John Terry, 22 years old, is a native of London. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

From joining Chelsea's Academy at the age of 14 and progressing from youth to first team, he has steadily progressed through the ranks and has been one of the best Chelsea players in all age groups.

In 98, he entered the first team, but mainly played some cup games, and did not officially gain a foothold until 20000, and in the 01-02 season, he officially became the team's main central defender, partnering captain Desailly.

By Desailly's side, Terry has learned a lot and has improved a lot.

Today, he is one of the captains of the team and looks to be in a secure position.

But in fact, he knew his awkward situation better than anyone else.

After Roman Abramovich bought the team, everyone speculated that he would go on a big deal, including Cannavaro, Nesta and Thuram, and it wasn't just media talk, he was really doing it.

John Terry has his own sources of information and Chelsea do want to run centre-backs to join.

This made him feel threatened, because he is only 22 years old, although he is still young, but his quality cannot be compared to the famous European central defenders, and once the team brings in strong reinforcements, he will inevitably be reduced to a substitute.

It's certainly not something he's okay with, because he knows very well that what he needs is a workout for the game.

But he also knows that the only one who can decide all this is the newcomer head coach Gao Han.

Therefore, after Gao Han arrived in London, when he went to Harrington Training Ground to investigate, he took the initiative to send a greeting text message.

He is the captain of the local team, and it is natural that he should take on the task of welcoming Gao Han, but at the same time, he also wants to take the opportunity to contact Gao Han and learn about Gao Han's thoughts in order to understand his situation.

The text contact went smoothly, and the next day, he arrived on time at the Ritz Hotel, where Gao Han was staying, not far from Stamford Bridge.

The place where the two agreed was at the café of the Ritz Hotel.

He originally thought that he would have to wait for a while, but he didn't expect that as soon as he arrived at the café, before he could report his name, he was taken to Gao Han's table by the waiter, and it was obvious that Gao Han had already explained.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, John. Gao Han stood up and stretched out his hand with a smile.

Terry noticed that Gao Han was only one person, which made him feel at ease.

"Hello, Mr. Takahan. ”

After the two shook hands cordially, Terry sat down across from Gao Han and ordered a cup of coffee.

"Thank you so much for texting me yesterday, you know, I'm new to everything in London and your texting makes me feel warm. Gao Han smiled and thanked him.

"You've been so gracious, Mr. Gao Han, it's an honour for all of us to have you in charge of Chelsea. ”

Terry also responded politely, "I've watched a lot of games at Atletico Madrid and it's really impressive, and I really like the style of football you play at Atletico Madrid. ”

"Thank you. Gao Han nodded and smiled, "Although I am not familiar with the Premier League, I have talked to many people about the Premier League, I have heard a lot about Arsene Wenger at Arsenal, and I have always thought that Chelsea's team characteristics will be easier to adapt to my requirements than other teams in the Premier League. ”

When Gao Han said this, his attitude was neither humble nor arrogant, and he was calm, which made Terry praise from the bottom of his heart.

"Yes, Mr. Gao Han, we have been inviting managers from the European continent since '96, first Ruud Gullit, then the two Italian managers Vialli and Ranieri, they are very good managers and they have made a big difference to Chelsea. ”

For Terry's analysis, Gao Han agrees.

Chelsea were indeed once a Premier League powerhouse, but that was in the sixties.

Later, the Blues experienced several relegations, and even sank into the second division for a long time, and the strength has long since lost its strength, until former chairman Bates took over the team, increased investment, and successively invited Ruud Ruud, Vialli and Ranieri and other European managers to coach, especially Vialli and Ranieri, bringing a solid continental tactical framework to Chelsea.

Not only that, Bates also invested heavily in the introduction of European celebrities including Desailly, Petit, Vialli, Zola, etc., which greatly strengthened Chelsea's strength, not to mention, but also brought a huge improvement to the team's technical and tactical level.

It was also from '96 that Chelsea's results have steadily improved and have long been at the top of the Premier League.

John Terry grew up in such an environment, a centre-back who came out of the Chelsea Academy.

Moreover, he is markedly different from other England centre-backs.

"I heard, you used to play as a midfielder?" Gao Han suddenly changed the subject and asked.

Terry was a little surprised, it was all when he was in the youth team and the reserve team, but he still nodded and said: "Yes, I have always been a midfielder, but after entering the first team, because of the lack of central defenders, and I am more suitable, I made a cameo appearance in this position, and then gradually settled down." ”

Gao Han nodded, which is very much in line with the growth trajectory of young players.

'I've analysed your Premier League games over the last few years and although a lot of the data isn't detailed, I can initially tell that you have a good ability to take the ball and play the ball, which is very important to me. ”

"Really?" Terry's eyes lit up, and he waited for the words.

Gao Han smiled and nodded, "You know, in Madrid, I value passing, and in the Premier League, I also insist that whoever can control the rhythm and the ball better will be able to dominate the game. ”

After a pause, Gao Han continued: "Of course, the Premier League has its characteristics and it will take me a little bit to get used to it, but I always think that it will not be a problem. ”

Terry was overjoyed, he fully understood what Gao Han meant, and he also understood his prospects for the new season.

"John, as the captain of the team, I want to hear your thoughts on the current team. ”

e.g. ......

'Tell me about the backline you're most familiar with. ”

Terry thought for a moment and replied: "Gallas on the left is a very good player, but ...... on the right"

"What about the midfield?"

'In midfield, Frank is a typical England player and very good. ”

Gao Han still nodded, Lampard is indeed a good player, but whether it meets his requirements will have to be seen.

'For the time being, the problem is the most serious up front, the sudden decision to sell Hasselbaink and Glen Schal during the winter break surprised us all, and that's why we didn't finish in the top four in the league, and now Gianfranco Zola has decided to leave, so ......"

The problem of the front line is indeed very serious, even more serious than Gao Han imagined.

In fact, Gao Han has also vaguely heard some rumors, that is, Chelsea suddenly decided to sell Hasselbaink and Glen Shire, mainly because chairman Bates cheated Abramovich in exchange for millions of pounds in cash, cashed out and left.

But in any case, there is only one GoodJohnson and youth team substitute Charlton Kerr left in the team's forward line, and it is certainly impossible to meet the team's requirements for the new season, and it is imperative to bring in reinforcements.

In the same way, the midfield and the backline, and even the goalkeeper position, need to be strengthened.

With several veterans in the squad, Gianfranco Zola has decided to leave, Desailly and Petit may no longer be able to meet Alpin's requirements, and Chelsea are sure to usher in a storm of regrouping.

As for the specific reinforcements, Gao Han had to meet with Abramovich before he could decide on the specific target.

Although everyone outside said that Abramovich does not set a cap on the transfer budget, Gao Han must have heard Abramovich's promise in person to count.

Otherwise, what if you go over budget?

Thinking of this, Gao Han looked at Terry again and said with a slight smile: "John, thank you very much for telling me so much, it makes me know the team better." ”

Terry was also very polite to Gao Han, and immediately modestly said that it was nothing.

"You're the captain of the team now and you're going to be the captain of the team and I'm sure there's no one better suited for that role than you, so I want you to take on that responsibility and help me manage the dressing room so we can play together. ”

Terry's face was full of surprise, and he nodded busily in agreement, "Of course, I'm glad to do it, Mr. Gao Han." ”

'It's going to be a crucial period in the future, the team will definitely send away a group of old players and bring in a group of new players, but I can guarantee that your position in my mind will not loosen in the slightest, you will be the most important one. ”

Terry looked at Gao Han with some flattery, and kept nodding.

"But I also need you to promise me that I must play my role as a captain, manage the locker room well, and if you need my help with anything, I will be waiting for you at any time. ”

Terry knew in his heart that Gao Han was going to appoint himself as the captain of the team and the backbone of the locker room.

This is something he had never dared to imagine before he came, but now he desperately wants to grasp it.

"Mr. Takahan, please rest assured, I will do my best. ”

"Good. Gao Han was also very satisfied with Terry's statement, "I'm very happy to meet you, but I'm sorry, I still have some things, so I can only leave for the time being, but no matter what happens in the future, no matter what happens, you are welcome to call me at any time." ”

Gao Han got up, and Terry immediately followed suit.

"Okay, I see, Mr. Takahan. ”

"Then we'll talk again. ”

After politely saying goodbye to Terry, Gao Han left the café directly, leaving behind this young man in England who was only twenty-two years old and began to look forward to the future.

Terry didn't know that a very important reason why Gao Han valued him so much was that he had inspected Terry in advance and felt that he was very suitable to be the captain of the team, and his ability was quite good.

With a potential of 180, it is definitely at the level of the world's top central defenders, and it is not lost to Rio Ferdinand of Manchester United.

Such a high-quality and talented youth player is naturally the best choice to control the dressing room.

Over the years, Chelsea have always felt like an international column, and have even set a precedent of no English players in the starting eleven, which has been criticised across England.

Therefore, vigorously promoting Terry to the top now, no matter from which point of view, is a good thing with all benefits and no harm.

Gao Han is a newcomer and unfamiliar with life, if he can have a strong reinforcement like captain John Terry in the dressing room, it will undoubtedly help him gain a foothold in Chelsea as soon as possible and control the dressing room.

This is also the reason why Gao Han specially arranged this meeting.

As for the results, he was very satisfied.

Just the thought of meeting Abramovich made Gao Han feel big. (To be continued.) )