Chapter 445: League Cup Final
The first leg between Millwall and Real Madrid ended at 1-2, with Millwall not only beating the home team Real Madrid, but also picking up two away goals.
For the media, the end of the game is the real beginning.
Before the game, few media were optimistic about Millwall, and most of the media believed that Capello's Real Madrid would beat Millwall, and the process would be easy, and no one expected that Real Madrid would lose in front of their own goal.
1 to 2.
It's not a big score, but considering it's a game at the Bernabeu, it's really unacceptable.
A lot of media wanted to talk to Millwall, talk to Millwall's players, interview Millwall's manager.
The mixed area of the Bernabeu Stadium was crowded with hundreds of journalists, all waiting for the opportunity to interview, and the Millwall players did not disappoint, and after the game, the players were in a good mood as they passed through the mixed area.
The favourites were Josh Simpson and David Livermore, who each scored a goal, with Simpson's direct free-kick stunning and Livermore's powerful shot being hard to forget.
Least popular ...... Or, rather, the most conflicting thing for journalists, is Braniff.
When Braniff first arrived, he was very popular, and many Spanish reporters wanted to interview him, but as the interview deepened, the Spanish reporters were not happy, and only the British reporters were happy.
The British reporters did not forget to look at their counterparts in the Spanish media with flirtatious eyes.
Look!
That's what happens when you don't prepare for an interview!
Kevin Braniff is a special star, his brain circuit is definitely not understood by ordinary people, you Spaniards, how dare you target Branifer?
The Spanish reporter suffered from the 'against Braniv', because Millwall's victory was not the result they wanted to see, and Braniv was the player who was inconsistent in the game, and some reporters asked pointedly, "Do you feel like you're pulling the team's back?" If you hadn't wasted too many chances, you might have scored more goals? ”
Braniff was reluctant to hear this.
Is this a serious criticism, a serious disapproval? You know, when he walked off the field, the coach also said that he was the best performer in the game, how could he become a hindrance in the eyes of these Spaniards!
This is unbearable!
Braniff said angrily, "Are you a football journalist or not!" Will you watch the game! Even said that I was holding back? I was the best performer in the game! That's what the coaches say! Those Real Madrid players can't stop me at all! ”
"I don't know what kind of vision you have, whether you are qualified to interview! Right! I suspect you don't have the right to interview! Security guard! Security guard! ”
Braniff called out to the security guard and pointed at the reporter and shouted, "There's a guy here, I suspect he's not a journalist, I don't know what he's doing here!" ”
The two big men couldn't understand English, and the 'kind' British reporter helped translate it, and then the big man dragged the reporter away, and it was useless for the other party to argue, compared to Braniff as a star, a reporter didn't matter at all, and if there was a suspicion, it had to be investigated.
The Spanish journalists were so angry that the rest of the interview turned into a complete brainless boast.
Braniff didn't just 'brag' about his performances, he also praised his team-mates and his manager.
Braniff has a very high opinion of Zhang Yang.
When a reporter asked him to compare Capello with Zhang Yang, Braniff did not hesitate to ask, "Capello?" The name is familiar, who is he? ”
The reporter reminded with a black face.
"Oh, yes! It's Real Madrid's manager! But I'm sorry, I don't know Capello very well, I can't even remember his name. I'm reluctant to comment on the quality of a manager because I'm just a player, but I ask you, Millwall or Real Madrid, which team is more famous? ”
Real Madrid without a doubt.
'The boss led Millwall, Fabio Capello led Real Madrid, this is the Bernabeu, and the final score was 1-2 and we won. The results of who is better at coaching have already been decided. ”
“……”
Braniff really makes sense!
British reporters suddenly discovered Branifer's wisdom and foolishness, Spanish reporters had black faces, or had to record these words, after all, it was also first-hand interview information, although it didn't sound very cool, but Real Madrid fans don't like Capello, Capello is also an Italian, in fact, it has nothing to do with them.
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The interviews in the mixed area were interesting, while the interviews in the press conference hall were much more dull.
Zhang Yang is the protagonist of the audience.
If Real Madrid has been eliminated, Zhang Yang doesn't mind giving the media reporters something interesting and providing them with some news material, but it's only the end of the first round, and there is no point in saying more.
Zhang Yang only stressed that the result was in Millwall's favor, and went on to praise the performance of Braniff, "I said before that Kevin will be the key to the game. I'm sure everyone saw that Kevin was doing really well and he managed to create valuable set-piece opportunities......
It's okay not to say this, the Spanish reporter wanted to vomit blood when he heard it.
If they hadn't reacted to it by now, why Zhang Yang kept emphasizing Braniff, he wouldn't be worthy of being a football reporter.
This young Chinese did it on purpose!
Braniff is not the key at all, his high profile is completely to attract the attention of the defense, and also makes the Real Madrid players irrationally foul, creating consecutive set-pieces, in fact, to give Simpson a chance.
Many people have similar thoughts.
However, it is not entirely certain, and to be honest, Braniff's skills are really good, and throughout the game, Emerson's defense against him can be said to be a failure.
Emerson has not only failed to defend alone, Real Madrid's blockade of Branifer has also failed.
Braniff used dribbling to disrupt the Real Madrid defense, and also found a set-piece opportunity for Simpson, the second set-piece is also directly related to Braniff, think about it carefully, Braniff really performed quite well, and part of the reason for Real Madrid's loss is attributed to him.
So when Zhang Yang talked about Braniv again, the Spanish media reporters didn't know how to refute it.
Braniff is not doing well?
Braniff always concedes goals?
It didn't matter, it was Braniff who helped his team-mates create chances for Millwall to score two goals.
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The first leg of the Champions League round of 16 knockout round is over.
Four matches were played at the same time on this day, and England was linked to the confrontation between Manchester United and Barcelona, who drew 1-1 with Barcelona after 90 minutes.
It's also a good result for Manchester United.
A 1-1 draw away at Barcelona would give Manchester United a good chance back home, plus Millwall beat Real Madrid, England and Spain in the football clash between England and Spain, the first leg can be said to be a big victory, and then the English media looked forward to the next day's game, but in the end it was a disappointing result, Arsenal lost 0-1 away to PSV Eindhoven, and Chelsea also lost 0-1 to Porto.
Of the four teams in England, after four away games, only Millwall beat Real Madrid, Manchester United's draw was a good result, and Chelsea and Arsenal were a bit disappointing.
In this case, Millwall's victory is even more prominent.
Many British media chanted, "It seems that in this year's Champions League, Millwall may represent England!" ”
England's four teams all entered the round of 16, Millwall and Manchester United encountered the strongest opponents, and Millwall had the best results in the first leg, which also focused many people's attention on Millwall.
The British media did not hesitate to praise Millwall, and other national media also continued to analyze Real Madrid's home game against Millwall, and at the same time sent praise to Millwall.
That's the benefit of victory.
In the high-profile Champions League, Millwall's outstanding performance will naturally attract more attention, and Millwall's players are also quite concerned, Braniff, Simpson, Livermore, have been repeatedly reported by the media, and their fame is rising rapidly.
In Millwall's entire team, the most concerned is still publicity.
Zhang Yang is the head coach of Millwall, he not only led Millwall to create miracles, two seasons from the Championship to the top of the Premier League, but also a firm foothold in the European arena, relying on not a large transfer fee, but real coaching ability, among the outstanding players, Braniff, Simpson and Livermore, he brought it up, after analyzing these situations, the media will pay more attention to Zhang Yang.
The whole of Europe is reporting on Zhang Yang, and more fans know about Zhang Yang, and they also know that Millwall, a dark horse, seems to have a very promising trend.
In fact, Zhang Yang's coaching ability is still in the land of the United Kingdom, with more recognition, England's media, fans and clubs are more aware of and familiar with Zhang Yang, and other national media and fans have only just come into contact with Millwall and Zhang Yang, and they still have a calm and cautious attitude towards Zhang Yang's coaching ability.
As a result, news about Zhang Yang also appeared in the British media.
This is quite sensational news on both sides.
One is about Chelsea, Chelsea chairman Roman Abramovich admires Zhang Yang, and publicly praises Zhang Yang's youth and excellent coaching ability. At the same time, Abramovich also said that he and Zhang Yang had a discussion about coaching, and the two talked in depth, and the friendly look in his words was fully displayed.
Just Abramovich's praise doesn't seem like a big deal, but the media can decipher a lot in the moment of Chelsea's narrow defeat to Porto.
Over the past few seasons, Chelsea have been investing heavily in the transfer market, and the sum of the money invested could even buy a big club, but the results of a single league title will certainly not satisfy Abramovich.
Roman Abramovich wants Chelsea to achieve better results, and the only criterion for judging good results is the title, not just the league title, but also the Champions League, and he even wants Chelsea to 'dominate' the Premier League and start a dynasty that 'dominates' the Europa League.
Chelsea's results are certainly not up to the mark.
In other words, Abramovich is already dissatisfied with Jose Mourinho's coaching.
If nothing goes wrong for Chelsea this season, Jose Mourinho is almost certain to leave Stamford Bridge and Roman Abramovich won't have the patience to wait any longer, then Chelsea will have to find a new manager.
Who is it Best For?
Many people can think of flamboyance.
Zhang Yang's coaching of Millwall was quite successful, and the next move to Chelsea was a matter of course, coupled with Abramovich's attention, everything seemed to have come to fruition.
Another piece of news came from Manchester United.
A Manchester United manager said in an interview: "Mr Glazer admires Zhang Yang's coaching ability, and Sir Alex Ferguson also believes that Zhang Yang has the ability to take him at the helm of Manchester United." ”
That's pretty high ratings too.
The media is interested in whether the manager is saying what he thinks, or whether Manchester United wants to express his affection for Zhang Yang, and if Ferguson asks him to say so, it will be very interesting, and there is no doubt that Manchester United also want to poach him, but only after Ferguson retires.
It's hard to say when Ferguson will retire, but given his age, there's no problem with him succeeding him.
Zhang Yang didn't have time to deal with the media nonsense, and he had already led the team to Cardiff for the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea.
Millwall did little preparation.
The Carabao Cup final was too close to the first leg of the Champions League round of 16, with Millwall flying back from Madrid and the players resting and only having one day to train.
What can you do in a day?
Only let the players warm up, half a day has passed, it is too late to make arrangements in the style of play, it is not a problem with the work of the coaching staff, the time is too short, the tactics want to make some adjustments, it is necessary to let the players train to adapt, not to mention targeted training, at least let the players familiarize themselves with the tactical formation and the like, without the premise of this time, any adjustment may make the players uncomfortable, that may be fatal, there will be players in the game, a long time can not play the situation, it is definitely better not to make adjustments.
The good news is that Chelsea are even more out of time.
Chelsea's first leg of the Champions League was a day later than Millwall, and they were in a hurry to fly to Cardiff after almost half a day's rest.
The situation of the two teams can be imagined.
"This is probably the most rushed final." After arriving in Cardiff and arranging for the players to rest, Zhang Yang was interviewed by reporters, "I think the FA should adjust the schedule appropriately, otherwise the final may become a joke, if the time is a little tighter, I don't know if I will consider giving up." ”
Zhang Yang, of course, was joking.
In the League Cup final, it is impossible to give up directly, but the situation of the team is really not very good, the big battle with Real Madrid has just passed, and it is almost a 'turnaround' halfway, from London to Cardiff, how much can be played is full of uncertainty.
Probably Mourinho will also complain a lot, but now is not the time to think about the opponent, after a night of rest in the hotel, all the players gathered in the arranged training field, had a simple warm-up, and in the afternoon, after Zhang Yang briefly explained the style of play, they were ready to play.