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Gao Han arrived at Domodedovo International Airport on a Lufthansa flight, and was picked up by a Manchester United driver.

Just two days ago, when Bayern Munich had just returned to Munich from Manchester and was still holding a championship celebration parade, Gao Han received a call from Alex Ferguson, inviting him to Moscow to watch the game, and the treatment was excellent.

Gao Han's accommodation, food and expenses in Moscow were all paid for by Manchester United.

But there is nothing to do without going to the Three Treasures Palace, Gao Han is of course aware of Ferguson's wishful thinking.

Coincidentally, Guardiola also called Gao Han and invited him to Moscow to watch the game.

The former assistant's season in charge of Barcelona has been impressive, with league and cup titles in Spain and Champions League finals in the final of the Champions League, which has boosted Pep Guardiola's reputation.

The same is true for Manchester United.

Alex Ferguson's side have gone on a surge this season after a spree of signings last summer, beating Rijkaard's Chelsea to win the Premier League title and reach the Champions League final with a double.

Because both sides are league champions, they are also determined to win the Champions League and attach great importance to it, so they will take the initiative to call Gao Han, hoping that he can come to Moscow to watch the game and help with advice by the way.

One is an old friend, a former disciple and assistant, and the other is a year-old friend, who took care of Gao Han in previous years, and also made suggestions for Inter Milan's Champions League final last year.

It was with this embarrassment and entanglement that Gao Han arrived in Moscow and went to the hotel where Manchester United was staying.

Along the way, there were some red and yellow posters for the finals, which they spray-painted on the cement pavement with oil paint, and painted them into posters, about a kilometer or so, a bit like guiding the fans.

It is said that if you go along this poster passage for the Champions League final, you will end up at the stadium of the Champions League final, the Luzhniki Stadium at the foot of Sparrow Mountain.

But the hotel where Manchester United was staying turned into the city halfway through.

The roads in Moscow are not as strong as those in the suburbs, but the colorful flags with the posters of the finals are constantly fluttering in the wind, reminding every passing fan that the decisive battle is coming.

Because the media reporters and fans who had already heard the news were waiting outside the door of the hotel where Manchester United was staying, the driver drove Gao Han directly into the hotel from another passage, and did not get off until the entrance of the lobby.

As soon as they heard that Gao Han was coming to visit the class, Manchester United's players were very excited, and they all rushed to greet them, especially Van der Sar, Carrick, Nemanja Matic and Pepe and other players who were involved with Gao Han.

The Dutch goalkeeper moved to United from Chelsea last summer and set a stunning clean sheet in his first season and went all the way to the league title and Champions League final.

It is said that Abramovich almost vomited blood in anger because of this, but he hated Gao Han even more because of it.

Because in his opinion, this is all Gao Han and the players he brought out are struggling with him.

Otherwise, how to explain that Veron's poor performance at Chelsea and his shine at Inter Milan and Van der Sar's is the same?

Carrick is another player that Abramovich regrets, it was for him that the Chelsea management fell out with Gao Han, but the British midfielder proved his strength at Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United, which made countless Chelsea fans regret and became an eternal thorn in Abramovich's heart.

Not to mention Pepe and Nemanja Matic, who were both recommended to Ferguson by Gao Han, but both turned out to be big contributors to Manchester United's title this season, and it is only natural that Abramovich blames Gao Han for this.

On the contrary, this group of players has a very respectful attitude towards Gao Han, and even many people rushed to ask for autographs and group photos, saying that they would post them on the Internet to show fans.

Finally walked to the door of Ferguson, all the players stopped temporarily, and the old man waved his hand, signaling everyone to go back and prepare, what to do, and the players scattered like birds and beasts.

Ferguson was very enthusiastic about Gao Han, and took out the precious wine he had brought from the wine cellar of his family in Cheshire, and then looked at Gao Han's wine that destroyed him like a cow chewing peonies, and his heart was distressed.

But there is no way, who let him ask for help?

"To be honest, he's been with you for so long, and you've brought it out single-handedly, how do you think we should play this game?" Ferguson asked with a straight shot.

Gao Han had long known that this old man was unprofitable and could not afford to be early.

If you take out the good wine that you have treasured at home, you will definitely get more valuable information.

Fortunately, he was also prepared.

"Frankly, if you really stick to your style as you said in your pre-match press conference, it's definitely not going to be fun, because you can't catch up with Barcelona when you play attack. ”

Pep Guardiola's side have gathered a number of excellent scorers, Samuel Eto'o, Ronaldinho, Messi, Thierry Henry, and players like Andres Iniesta, Xavi and Deco in midfield.

"And you mean, Shou?"

Gao Han nodded, "Focus on defensive counterattacks, but you can't defend to the end, start with a grab, don't ask for goals, but you must disrupt their rhythm, but the length of time depends on your grasp of your team's defense." ”

In the final analysis, the team is Ferguson's, and there are many things that only Ferguson himself knows, Gao Han, as a bystander, can only give his own reference opinions, as for how Ferguson uses it, it is his own business.

"Actually, old sir, to be honest, your offense is good, your defense is good, it's very comprehensive, it's very balanced, you have more choices, you don't necessarily have the power to fight. Gao Han reminded cautiously.

Manchester United is indeed more balanced, but Barcelona has stronger ball control and attacking ability, you can't rush to play this kind of team, you can't want to eat each other in one go, that can only work in the Premier League, play Barcelona, you will definitely die.

Ferguson looked a little hesitant, "My idea is to try to grab a goal in the first half. ”

"Can you hold it?" Gao Han asked rhetorically.

Ferguson didn't answer, apparently unsure of his own mind.

"Think about it yourself. Gao Han said.

Ferguson nodded, this kind of thing can only be worried about by him, the manager.

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In the hotel of Manchester United, after soaking until the evening and having dinner with Ferguson, Gao Han asked the hotel to arrange a car and sent him to the hotel where he was staying in Barcelona.

Luckily, the two hotels are not far away, and it takes less than ten minutes to get there.

The Barcelona players, who were originally resting, heard that Gao Han was coming, and they all ran out to meet one after another.

Samuel Eto'o, Ronaldinho, Messi, Deco, Pique...... These are all Gao Han's protégés, plus Alves, who Gao Han values, plus coach Pep Guardiola is also Gao Han's player, and later worked as Gao Han's assistant for two years, so that many people regard the current Barcelona team as Gao Han's team.

But only Gao Han himself knows that this team is very different from him.

The biggest difference is that Guardiola is more of a person who values possession of the ball, he is more like a person who sees possession as a lifeline, while Gao Han values passing, but he has a faster pace and is more inclined to attack quickly.

After meeting the players, saying hello and encouraging them to continue tomorrow's game, Gao Han went to the café downstairs of the hotel with Guardiola for a drink.

The Guardiola in front of him is obviously very different from the new Barcelona coach who came to Madrid to ask questions a year ago, a little more confident, and also has a kind of strategizing general temperament, which makes Gao Han feel very relieved to see it, and can't help but praise his achievements in coaching Barcelona this season.

With a chance to win the treble in his first season, Pep Guardiola's coaching is like a plug-in, and more importantly, the kind of football his team plays is very much in line with Barcelona's traditional philosophy.

Cruyff, Louis van Gaal, Alpine and Pep Guardiola, this is seen as the same lineage.

"Actually, Barcelona has played this game, you don't need to think too much about the opponent, all you need to do is stick to your football philosophy, stick to your own technical and tactical play, and really focus on me. ”

In this Champions League final, Barcelona have the advantage of overall strength and a more mature tactical concept, so they can stick to themselves, but Ferguson's Manchester United cannot, and the Red Devils must adopt a more targeted tactical approach.

It's just that Gao Han always feels that Ferguson is very gambling, adventurous, and good at using odds.

As a friend of both parties, Gao Han will definitely not take sides, nor will he reveal the content of his conversation with the other party to Ferguson or Guardiola, and the suggestions he gives are basically seriously considered by the other party.

But what I talked to Guardiola the most was not the final, but after the final.

"We Chinese have a saying, too rigid and easy to break, stiffness and strength are enough, but lack of flexibility and flexibility is not good, just like Juventus before, and on the other hand, your situation is pure technology, heavy skill, but stiffness and hardness are not enough, I think this is where you need to strengthen next." ”

Speaking of which, Gao Han gave an example, "You see AC Milan, the strength has declined a lot this season, the main reason is that after the ability has declined, especially after the weak players such as the strong Gattuso, the team's style is soft, and it is easy to be bullied by opponents." ”

"Another typical example is Arsenal in the Premier League, Arsene Wenger's team was the best one against me, when there were tough players such as Patrick Vieira and Gilberto Silva, but also delicate players such as Pire, Thierry Henry, Bergkamp and Ljungberg. ”

Guardiola has always admired Gao Han's vision, and he also affirmed his judgment on AC Milan and Arsenal, and from these words, he also saw Gao Han's reminder.

Barcelona need to inject some hardness into themselves and make themselves a little bit stronger.

It's a bit like Gao Han in Bayern Munich, with both Schweinsteiger and Modric, as well as Van Bommel and Vidal, obviously for this reason.

Looking at the teams that Gao Han has coached, this is true of Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Inter Milan, and now Bayern Munich.

This may be what he often talks about, the golden mean of the Chinese.