That's how it was in the group stage.

The outcome of a match can make a big difference to the situation in the group stage.

After playing their first two games, Blackburn didn't feel like they were seeded in this group at all. Everybody was laughing at George, laughing at Blackburn.

But just one game, one win, all the doubts disappeared.

Although Blackburn Rovers are currently only third in the group stage. But it is true that the 3-1 victory over Monaco made all the previous doubts disappear. That's what the group stage is all about.

After the victory, George was interviewed for the first time in a long time.

"There are a lot of media questions about whether we can emerge from the group stage. I find this question ridiculous. The group stage came and it wasn't a problem for me at all. ”

Journalists are already familiar with George's style.

And reporters also know what questions to ask, and George's big mouth is able to say what they want.

"Coach Levy, it seems that Blackburn are now third in the group stage. Monaco and PSV Eindhoven have six points. ”

George smiled slightly, looked at the reporter and asked, "Is the group stage over?" ”

The reporter was stunned, so George continued.

"There are only three games in the group stage. Aren't there three more games? The first two games I just warmed up, and I'll take the rest of the games seriously. ”

Hearing George's words, the reporters present were quite excited.

Sure enough, there is no shortage of news with George.

The first two games were warm-ups, and this kind of arrogance can be said. It's all about not taking other clubs into account. Only George was so arrogant.

Some reporters tried to ask George, but George waved his hand and walked away. No journalists were given the opportunity to continue asking questions.

But the previous words alone are enough for reporters to use their imaginations.

"Monaco? Eindhoven? Dude is just warming up! ”

"The group stage, not in the eyes of Coach Levy!"

"Confidence or arrogance!"

As long as these headlines can be thought of, they are already in the minds of those reporters.

………… George is so arrogant, it is definitely not without purpose.

Just two weeks later, Blackburn Rovers host PSV Eindhoven.

Eindhoven, famous.

However, the down-and-out giants Eindhoven, who have never been put in George's eyes, have made George taste an unforgettable defeat. This game George is extremely serious, and not only because of the loss to PSV Eindhoven in the last game.

What's more, the situation in the group stage is now confusing.

Blackburn, Monaco and PSV Eindhoven all have chances. Therefore, this kind of direct dialogue is extremely important.

Blackburn Rovers fans know the situation right now. So this game showed a hundred times more energy and cheered for the team.

Hiddink's line-up for this game was decent. And the first game, there is nothing different. However, George has changed a lot of things in this game. Miku and Kaka were both on the bench.

George played in a very traditional 4-4-2 formation.

The midfield used a combination of Pire, Alonso, Essien and Arshavin, while the forward line used a high-altitude combination of Drogba and Klose.

George's style of play is simple.

Alonso and Essien were in the back, followed by two wing-backs. Because there is a lack of points inserted in the middle lane, it is rare to drive directly with big feet. The ball was basically played on two wings, then two wide crosses were fed to Klose and Drogba.

Hiddink frowned as he looked at Blackburn's style of play.

Because of the ground coordination of defending Blackburn, Hiddink still has a good way. Because Eindhoven, under Hiddink's tutelage, is very physical. It's completely against the Premier League teams. Running all over the field was no problem for PSV Eindhoven.

But with a high ball, it's hard to defend.

Of course, if it's other teams, it's not a big problem. But Blackburn's forward, controlling the ball in the air, is completely perverted.

Klose and Drogba's headers are among the best in the world.

Thinking of this, Hiddink looked at George, who was standing on the sidelines.

Looking at the young man, Hiddink couldn't help but smile. Hiddink is an accomplished handsome, and he is not young. Not as competitive as a young coach.

George's phrase "I just warmed up for the first two games" was something Hiddink had heard. The moment he heard this, Hiddink laughed. Young man, it's so strong.

Of course, these thoughts only flashed through Hiddink's mind.

Now it's a game, and it's a life-or-death game.

At the beginning of the game, Blake began to take the initiative by virtue of home advantage.

Especially the two wings. Alonso was in midfield, constantly scheduling. As long as there is the ball, the ball is given to the two wings. Pire and Arshavin break through when they have a chance on the flanks and cross directly when they don't have a chance.

George left the task of scoring goals entirely to Klose and Drogba.

Let the two of them fight for the header. Plus the cooperation between the two of them to complete the goal. Therefore, it can be said that Blackburn's style of play is simple, but against PSV Eindhoven, the effect is really good.

If it's Milan, if it's against a centre-back combination like Nesta and Maldini, then this simple style of play may not work very well. But PSV Eindhoven don't have that great back-up combination.

Bauma? Oye?

Are they excellent for headers? Or is it in a good position?

Maybe they're good centre-backs in the Eredivisie. They can play against a lot of strikers, but against strikers like Didier Drogba and Klose, it's quite difficult.

Therefore, in the face of this very simple style of play, PSV Eindhoven's defenders were caught off guard. The two centre-backs were completely embarrassed by the onslaught of Klose and Drogba.

Blackburn played a 4-4-2 balance, and George was extremely important to the two wings of Robben and Park Ji-sung this time. In addition, Eindhoven still lacks a mid-lane commander at this time. Van Bommel was unable to start due to injury, so the threat dropped a lot with only two flanks.

Without Van Bommel, PSV Eindhoven are completely behind in the middle.

Therefore, Alonso can play frequently.

In the nineteenth minute of the game, Blackburn's forwards played a relay of headers.

Alonso's pass found Pire, who passed the ball to Risse, who was inserted. Reese's cross found Drogba on point. Drogba ran to the front post but didn't have a direct shot on goal. Instead, the header rubs back, and the ball goes to the back point.

At this time, Klose, who was already in ambush behind, stepped forward and jumped to the top. And he put the ball in the middle of the goal.

"Klose! Klose! George's two-center tactics were quite effective. Reese's cross was met by Didier Drogba and Klose for an aerial relay, which was eventually scored by Klose. ”

"One to zero. Blackburn Rovers lead PSV Eindhoven 1-0. After the last Champions League group game, George told the media that he was just warming up for the first two games. At the time, many people thought that George was too arrogant and too blind. ”

"But looking at this game, who's to say that George is arrogant, not confident? Yes, self-confidence. ”

Morteson was right. It's self-confidence.

George has absolute confidence in the game. After the goal, Blackburn played more consistently and better.

Ten minutes after Klose's goal, Blackburn Rovers had another goal.

The same cross from the wing, or from Pire's side. Pire's cross from a 45-degree angle after a swing up front. Drogba went up to face the football and fired a fierce volley.

Unlike Klose, Drogba's shots have always been powerful.

This time was no exception.

In such a short distance, Drogba's shot on goal was too late for the goalkeeper to save. The ball goes into the net.

After 2-0, George couldn't contain his excitement and stepped forward and waved his arm vigorously. The first two games were one draw and one loss, in fact, George was not so relaxed in his heart. Now with two wins in a row, all the disadvantages are about to be pulled back at once.

Yes, after 2-0, George was already convinced of victory.

Guus Hiddink is certainly a coach who doesn't admit defeat. But Eindhoven is limited in strength after all, and his strength is not as good as Blackburn. Now it's away again, Hiddink is just a magical coach, even if Hiddink is really a fairy, the current situation can't be reversed.

After holding a two-ball advantage, Blackburn Rovers played more and more freely.

Twenty-three minutes into the second half, substitute Kaka received Klose's return pass and scored the third goal with a long-range shot from near the penalty area.

At home, Blackburn Rovers won almost without any suspense against PSV Eindhoven.

"Three to zero, Blackburn Rovers had another victory. With this victory, Blackburn's situation in the group stage has become more and more bright. In four games, Blackburn Rovers have two wins, one draw and one loss, accumulating seven points. ”

"Monaco beat Athens AEK 4-0 at the other venue. Monaco have nine points, Blackburn Rovers seven, PSV Eindhoven six and Athens AEK one. ”

In fact, speaking of the qualifying situation of this group, it is still confusing. In addition to Athens AEK, Blackburn, Monaco and Eindhoven are all possible. But now Blackburn Rovers are the most aggressive, and with seven points accumulated, it is not a problem to get a qualifying spot.

That's why Mortenson said that the situation in the group is getting brighter.

George thinks so too.

Therefore, after the game, he looked at the reporter with a smile and said: "Did I say that I just warmed up in the previous game." When the group stage comes out, this kind of thing is not what I want. What I'm thinking about the most now is, who are our opponents after we get to the knockout round? ”

(To be continued)