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"Congratulations, Dick!"

Nepom laughed and said to Dick, who of course knew what he meant - it wasn't just congratulating him on winning the league title, it meant that Dick would have a lot of money. [No pop-ups. 】

Dick smiled silently, but at this time, Nepom sighed: "Dick, I have also learned a lot this season...... I think we should have a better and better life in the future, and you must lead us to victory in this Champions Cup final. ”

"Of course I'll do my best." Dick nodded, Nepom's expression seemed a little strange, a little reluctant - this made Dick can't help but be a little suspicious, could it be that Nepom has some other ideas?

But he didn't think too much, it was the final in four days, it was useless to think too much, and he didn't think that Nepom would do anything to himself, after all, there was a contract, and now Dick's fame can be described as in full swing, to put it mildly, now Dortmund is not worthy of Dick's fame, not Dick is not worthy of Dortmund.

After Dick left, Nepom sighed and asked Zolke: "Michel, now Dortmund has reached a critical moment......

"I admire your determination, Mr. President. You don't need to, things are getting better at Dortmund. Zolke said in a deep voice.

"I've figured it out." Nebom shook his head: "What Dortmund needs now is a leader for a smooth transition, and I am not suitable for such a role...... I have made a decision. ”

Zorke shook his head in the same way: "yes...... Let's hope Dick can win a Champions Cup for us before then. ”

On May 25, the day after winning the league title, Dick flew to Manchester with the entire Dortmund team.

"Mr. Ferguson, thank you for agreeing to let us use Manchester United's training facilities." Dick said to Ferguson with some gratitude.

Ferguson shook his head: "It's nothing...... Di, to be honest, I really envy you, I have led the team for so many years and only once entered the final of the Champions Cup, and you have already reached the final twice at such a young age...... How, are you interested in taking over Manchester United? ”

Dick laughed, "Mr. Ferguson, don't be kidding...... I don't want to steal your position, you know, you can still be in this position for 10 years. ”

Ferguson chuckled, he was joking, Dick's grades were good, but Ferguson was not yet to the point where his ambition had disappeared, especially after the surgery to install a pacemaker, Ferguson felt that he could still work for a long time.

But looking at the young Dick, Ferguson also had an idea - it's good to be young......

Because of the personal relationship with Ferguson, Dortmund trains at Manchester United's training ground, while AC Milan borrows Manchester City's training ground, and now the eyes of world football have been focused on Manchester, and everyone is waiting for the start of this final!

Borussia Dortmund vs AC Milan!

To be able to get to this point, both sides have paid a great price, and it is extremely difficult to kill all the way.

The two teams met in the second group stage of the Champions League, when AC Milan got off to a good start with four wins in a row and Borussia Dortmund only qualified after beating their opponents in the last two rounds......

After entering the quarterfinals, AC Milan, like Dortmund, is also very dangerous to advance, if it weren't for Tomasson's last-minute goal, they might have been eliminated by Ajax 2-2 at home, and in the semi-finals, they relied on away goals to eliminate Inter Milan, if it wasn't for Caron's single chance not to grasp, then it would be Inter Milan who entered the final!

Dortmund's path to qualification, the same danger, it can be said that these two teams that reached the final are not the strongest, but the team that plays the best, performs the hardest, persevers the most and has the luck!

There were many times when they could have been killed, but they all survived tenaciously, standing on such a supreme stage, they fully deserved such an achievement!

Everyone is waiting for the day when May 29 will come.

"In terms of personnel, both sides are very neat, Dida and Costacuta have minor injuries, but they can catch up with the final, Dortmund has no players injured, in terms of form, both sides are half-pounded, Dortmund sent most of the main players in the last round of the league to win the championship, and AC Milan also gave their best in the final round of Serie A because they fought for second place."

"In terms of the number of encounters, AC Milan should have an advantage, although both sides won away from home in the group stage, but AC Milan have already secured the top spot in the group at home to Borussia Dortmund, and almost all of them have been substitutes, so that game cannot be any proof...... However, in the league, Dortmund have performed better than AC Milan, and their form this season has been amazing! ”

If Dick can lead his side to the title, he will become the third manager to win two Champions League titles since the Champions League restructured, the first two being Heathfield and Bosque...... At the same time, he will also become the first manager in the history of the Champions League to lead different teams to win the Champions Cup for two consecutive seasons! For the twenty-four-year-old Dick, such an achievement is enough to make him a shining star in the history of football! Of course, to leave a stronger mark, he needs to be coached for a long time to have a lasting championship honor, after all, he is too young......"

"AC Milan are in the final of the Champions League for the ninth time...... In the first eight times, they won five times. Borussia Dortmund reached the final of the Champions League for the second time, having previously reached the final of the Champions League in the 96-97 season, where they eventually won the title. If Borussia Dortmund win the title, they will be the same team as Nottingham Forest to win the final twice. ”

Before the start of the game, all kinds of statistics began to fill everyone's nerves, including AC Milan if they win, Maldini and his son will become the first father and son to win the Champions Cup as captain - when Maldini Jr. won the championship three times before, AC Milan captained Baresi - Seedorf could become the first player ever to win the Champions League with three different teams, he has previously won the Champions League at Ajax and Real Madrid, Maldini will be playing in the final of the Champions League for the sixth time, which puts him behind Gento and Stefano......

For Borussia Dortmund, the only ones who have ever played in a Champions League final are Ruiter and Riken, who were the last two remaining players from the same Dortmund team that played in the Champions League final seven years ago, and they may not start in this game......

'AC Milan is definitely a tough opponent to play against, in fact any team that reaches the Champions League final will not be easy to play against. It's just that the Bundesliga may not seem to many people to have a good record in the Champions Cup, but don't forget that in the five consecutive Champions League finals, including this one, there have been four Bundesliga teams...... This game is our last game of the season, Milan may be very good, but if we can score three goals against Juventus away from home, then we can also suppress AC Milan in the game! ”

Dick looked very confident in the interview, the game has reached this point, of course he will not play any low-key character accumulation, now this time is to be high-profile and mobilize the morale of all the players.

Although the Dortmund players did not give any interviews under Dick's protection, they will always see the news and TV no matter what, and Dick's statement is in line with his private statement, which naturally allows the players to better concentrate on preparing for the most important game in the club's history.

To win, it is the most glorious season in the history of the Dortmund club, and to lose...... That would have been an ordinary glorious season, after all, Dortmund has won the league not too many times......

"Now we have to play the starting line-up of AC Milan...... I don't think there will be too many changes in other positions, the key is their defence. If Maldini is playing at centre-back, then he will definitely partner with Nesta in central defence, but we have to think about the two full-backs...... Who will be the left-back? Caradze, Serginho? What about right-backs? ”

'Kaladze defended better, while Serginho was a purely attacking full-back, and the presence of these two men would mean whether AC Milan were attacking or defending. Marriner said with a frown.

"This ...... Actually, we don't have to think about it. Dick smiled, and Marriner was stunned for a moment, then nodded in understanding.

Since Dick has been practicing this tactic for this time, AC Milan will not have too many changes in both attack and defense.

"Now it's on the right side, I don't know who they're going to use...... Helwig is not in great form at the moment, Simic is a versatile player and could also be on the right flank, while Costacuta could also be placed in that position...... Carlo Ancelotti is very cautious as a manager, and I think the very likely backline is Costacuta, Maldini, Nesta and Kaladze, purely defensive. ”

Dick said with great certainty, and Marriner's eyes lit up: "If that's the case, it's good for our tactics." ”

"That's true, but we can't relax in any way, at least our intentions can't be revealed so quickly...... Defensively, constantly relying on the attack to create pressure on them, reducing the mistakes in our backline, entangling with them in midfield, not giving them space at the back, this is the tone of our game! ”

When Dick finished speaking, Najas frowned and asked: "If that's the case, then I'm afraid there will be a bit of a problem with the counterattack of these three people in the front court......"

Although he didn't say it explicitly, everyone understood what he meant - Dortmund's current frontcourt still lacks speed......

"So in this start, Everton will be my first choice, his individual attacking ability is quite good, if you don't expect him to score, at least you can kill some time." Dick chuckled slightly.

The assistant coaches nodded their heads, although Okocha's absence will make Dortmund's midfield possession ability decrease, but Everton's individual ability may be more effective in this situation!

"And that thing, remember to hurry." Finally, Dick said a word to goalkeeper coach Kopple.

The eldest, Kopple, nodded, "I'm done." ”

"Now, let's wait for the finals to begin!" Dick looked around at the assistant coaches and said loudly.