After a three-hour drive from Wigan to London, the players were somewhat tired after arriving at the hotel they had booked, but Jewell still asked them to gather and do some simple activities in the hotel lobby.

It wasn't until after dinner that they got together, and Jewell explained in detail the tactics for tomorrow's game.

Everyone listened attentively.

The tactics were formulated two days ago, but they practiced for a lot of days, basically letting Zhang Tiehan play as a striker, and there were some changes in the offensive line, which they were already familiar with, but some of the details that Jewell said were still quite useful.

By the time Jewell had finished, the room was silent.

No one spoke.

The atmosphere was a little depressing, everyone looked absent-minded, some looked at Jewell, some were doing their own thing, but no one really did anything.

The other day, when they found out that it was Chelsea, they did a lot of preparation and everyone worked hard.

But when the game was really close at hand, they still felt the pressure.

That's Chelsea!

They have a large number of stars, even the worst one, who are worth more than Wigan Athletic's best players.

They are top of the Premier League and have just beaten Manchester United at Old Trafford.

They even played quite well in the Champions League, and while taking care of the league, the Champions League also qualified by a big margin.

They...... It's the focus of the whole of Europe!

What are we?

Wigan Athletic ...... Good in League One? Compared to Chelsea, who are at the top of the Premier League, is that still outstanding?

"We're nothing!" Looking at the oppressive atmosphere, Jewell suddenly spoke, "Do you know what those media outside think about the game? They were talking about how many goals Chelsea would score and they thought it would be a great honour for us to score a goal at Stamford Bridge, but I have to say that we are so far away from them! ”

"But that's why we shouldn't be stressed!" Jewell swept everyone's eyes, his face solemn and his tone low.

"What's it to lose? If you lose, you lose, no one will say anything, they take it for granted, the fans won't say anything, can you expect a League One promoted team to win the League Cup? I can't think of it, no one else can think of it, no one thinks like that, you know? ”

Everyone nodded.

Of course, they know this, but it's because they're not reconciled, they want to win, so there's pressure.

"I don't want you to go to the game under pressure, so don't think about it, we're a weak team, all we have to do is play and that's enough!"

Zhang Tiehan suddenly raised his hand and said solemnly, "Jewell, we want to win the game!" ”

"yes!" Jewell suddenly smiled, he looked at Zhang Tiehan and said, "Who doesn't want to win?" But what we need to do is play to the quality and show the people who are underestimating us that we will cause problems for them at Stamford Bridge and even ...... Win the game, but the win or defeat is a matter after the game! ”

Jevier kept talking, realizing that something was wrong with what he had done before.

He shouldn't let the players think about winning, it will bring a lot of pressure, like now, everyone is training hard, but in the real game, they feel the pressure, and it is very difficult for him to use words to relieve the pressure.

He's not good at this.

Suddenly, he saw Zhang Tiehan with an excited face, speaking of which, the most stress-free thing in the whole team is this kid, he seems to have no idea what the pressure is, but he is looking forward to the game.

"Zhang, you're going to score in the game, aren't you?" Jewell asked in a solemn tone and chatteringly.

Zhang Tiehan was stunned for a moment, and immediately smiled, "Of course, coach!" I'll score! Score a lot of goals! ”

"Ten or eight?" Brakin said, "I thought about it, Zhang, you promised to score ten or eight goals!" Lead us to victory! ”

Zhang Tiehan's face darkened, but looking at the solemn faces of his teammates, he still affirmed, "That's right, I will score, score ten or eight!" I'm going to turn their goal into a funnel! ”

Seeing him say such things solemnly, everyone laughed.

Brepin is the team's pistachio, but he is always like this, and everyone doesn't care too much, but Zhang Tiehan said this, which makes people feel funny.

"Ha, Zhang, if you let the Chelsea people hear you say that, you're going to be out of luck."

"yes, yes."

'It's said that no one has scored two goals at Stamford Bridge since the summer. Everyone looked at Zhang Tiehan, and Ellington directly persuaded him with data.

"I'm serious." Zhang Tiehan looked at Ellington and said angrily, "Nathan, make a bet!" If I can score two goals tomorrow, what about you? ”

"How? Anything! ”

Zhang Tiehan waved his hand, smiled and said, "Okay, everyone listen, if I score two goals, Nathan, you have to introduce your girlfriend and girlfriend to Ian ......"

"No way!" Ellington subconsciously spoke.

"Why not? Why not? When Brykin heard this, he immediately exclaimed excitedly, "Nathan, you have to talk the talk!" ”

"But ......"

Ellington paused for a long time and didn't say anything, and finally gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, that's it!" ”

"Ha Luha, Zhang, you have to come on! For my happiness ......"

As soon as a few people joked, everyone's atmosphere was much better, they looked at Zhang Tiehan and Erlington, and suddenly felt that the game was nothing.

What about Chelsea?

They have Ellington and Zhang Tiehan, the two of them will definitely score, all we have to do is play a good game, and the goal will be handed over to them!

Thinking about it this way, everyone was relaxed.

It's just that Zhang Tiehan and Ellington don't know what to say, and the reason why everyone is relaxed is that they have transferred the pressure of the game to the two of them.

……

After coming out of Jewell's room, everyone went back to their rooms to rest.

Zhang Tiehan and Barnes were assigned a room.

Barnes is also not very old, only 20 years old, he is the team's left wing-back, he has been very good on weekdays, and he has already occupied a regular position.

Zhang Tiehan returned to the room, said hello to Barnes, and read the newspaper on the bed, there were many reports about football, but they could look for it, and it didn't matter if it was the report of tomorrow's League Cup, Zhang Tiehan was not interested, he looked at Barnes.

Barnes was playing in front of the computer.

It was a soccer game called 'Pro Evolution 2003', and Zhang Tiehan also played it, but he didn't have much interest in this kind of game, and he just played it to pass the time.

But after glancing at the computer screen, Zhang Tiehan suddenly became interested. There are two teams playing on it, one is Chelsea and the other is Wigan Athletic.

Two minutes later, the game was over and the final score was '3-0', Wigan Athletic lost the game, no, it should be said that Barnes did not win.

Barnes slammed the gamepad, looked up at Zhang Tiehan, and said with a bitter face: "This is the third time!" Is there really no hope for the team? ”

"Your level problem."

"No, by no means!" Hearing Zhang Tiehan question his own level, Barnes immediately retorted, "I have been playing this game for more than a year, I can get Manchester City to win against Manchester United away from home, and win by more than two goals every time, but no matter what you do, Wigan Athletic can't beat Chelsea away from home......"

"Is the gap so big?"

Zhang Tiehan became interested, asked Barnes to call up the records of the three games just now, and looked at it carefully, his face darkened a little, "Leighton, why is there you in the starting list of any team, but there is no me?" ”

"You only came to the team after the league started, and probably the game company hasn't updated the latest information." Layton thought about it.

Zhang Tiehan nodded and looked at Barnes solemnly, "Then Leighton, I know the reason why you always lose." ”

"What is it?"

'Obviously, I didn't have me in the starting line-up and that's why, if I had it, the team would have scored two more ...... Also, you always start and you play the full 90 minutes of the game, that's why the team concedes goals. ”

Barnes had to roll his eyes, he couldn't think of a thick-skinned person to say such a thing.

……

"Wow-"

The stadium at Stamford Bridge was buzzing.

The crowd was filled with blue-shirted fans, waving flags and shouting slogans, all cheering on the home team, Chelsea.

The narrator's voice rang out over the radio, "This is the Carabao Cup between London's 'Blues' Chelsea and Wigan Athletic from Wigan, Manchestershire. ”

'Chelsea have been very strong this season, they have just beaten Manchester United to top the Premier League, while Wigan Athletic are a League One upstart who have a very good record in League One and they also knocked out Premier League side Fulham in the Carabao Cup.

'It's very interesting, Fulham is Chelsea's sworn enemy, Wigan Athletic knocked out Fulham and then met Chelsea, maybe there will be a lot of Fulham fans watching the game, of course, they will support Wigan Athletic.

While the commentator introduced the two teams, the players of the two teams also entered, and then the commentator began to introduce the lineups of the two teams.

"Captain John Terry - "

"Frank—"

"-Frank Lampard-"

The names of the players are read over the radio, and the Chelsea fans in the audience shout along with them, often at which point the loudness of the voice is a sign of the player's popularity, and at Chelsea, everyone knows the captain of the road, John Terry, and the heart of the team, Frank Lampard, who are the most famous and outstanding players in Chelsea.

Especially Terry.

John Terry came through the Chelsea Academy and has been at Chelsea for a few years, having been promoted from youth to the first team at the age of 23 and is now captain at just 23 years old.

The support from Chelsea fans for John Terry is understandable.

Despite being a centre-back and not an eye-catching attacking player, true Chelsea fans would agree that John Terry would represent Chelsea.

John Terry has also been very good at the heart of the team's defence, and as long as he is at the back, Chelsea's defence has been solid, he has always stepped up again and again, blocking opponents' shots with all over his body, and his occasional header is also one of Chelsea's goalscoring methods.

When Terry came on the stage, he waved his hand to the surrounding stands, causing a huge cheer.

……

At Wigan Athletic's half-time, several people were gathering to look at the Chelsea players opposite.

"That's Terry, one of the best defenders in the world, he's pretty good, Zhang, are you sure you have confidence?" Ellington asked, pointing at Terry.

"Haven't we all discussed?" Zhang Tiehan asked rhetorically.

He looked at Terry, a little excited.

"Don't hesitate, just do that, I believe in Zhang, and even if I fail, it's nothing, I still have the strength to run back to defend!" Ridell said with a final word.

The others nodded.

Several people agreed on the tactical division of labor again, and then dispersed to prepare for kick-off.

Soon the game began with the referee's whistle and Chelsea were given the kick-off, carefully putting the ball back and the attacking players running forward for their first attack.

Zhang Tiehan slowly ran forward, like any other striker, jogging tentatively to grab the ball and put pressure on the Chelsea players who had the ball.

However, his position is always close to that of the two centre-backs.

When he saw the ball at the feet of the opposing fullback Bridge, Zhang Tiehan saw Makalocchi pressing, he just stood in place, waiting for the opponent to pass the ball.

He pretended not to care, and he was still a little apprehensive in his heart.

This is a tactic they have come up with.

Pressing heavily at the start of the game gives him a chance to get close to the player with the ball, and if the opposition wants to get rid of his pass and give him a chance to make a tackle, then the team will have a quick counter-attack.

This is their strategy to think well, the key is that Chelsea don't care about them, yes, don't care, if Chelsea has done a good understanding of the team before the game, they must know that Zhang Tiehan has a very strong tackling ability, but they don't care, they don't care about this at all.

In that way, Zhang Tiehan will have a chance.

……

The ball crossed to central defender Desailly.

At this point, Chelsea also felt wrong, they saw Wigan Athletic have six players in their own half, which is nothing, but it is not suitable for a team like Wigan Athletic, after all, football is at the feet of Chelsea players.

Desailly was aware of this, but he didn't think much of the football at his feet.

Seeing a Wigan Athletic player pressing forward, Desailly looked forward and moved the ball to John Terry with little chance or space.

It's safe.

No matter how many players the opponent comes forward, as long as the ball is at the feet of their own team, what are they afraid of?

On the contrary, the opposition will be affected defensively, as long as they find an opportunity, they can complete a dangerous attack, even a goal, Chelsea are very good at passing the ball to each other, plus the team is far better than the opponent, they are a little happy to see the opponent press.

'They're playing like that, and goals are probably coming soon.' Terry got the ball and glanced at the positions of his opponents and teammates around him.

Then he saw the Wigan Athletic players who were slowly approaching him.

It was an Oriental, with obvious yellow skin, but unlike the impression given to Terry by other Orientals, this Oriental knew at a glance that Lu Dao was very strong, and the cousin on his face was a little silly...... No, it should be said that it is stupid.

It's not smart at first glance.

This was Terry's first impression of Zhang Tiehan.

Terry didn't care about Zhang Tiehan's approach, he stopped the ball smoothly at his feet, and then looked forward at his teammate's position, ready to make a long pass.

At this moment, Zhang Tiehan moved, and he accelerated and rushed over!

Terry was stunned, but a little funny.

He is Chelsea's main centre-back, Chelsea's captain, and in terms of defence, he is definitely the best in the world, and his personal skills are by no means comparable to those of League One players.

When it comes to football, he is very confident.

Terry simply pulls the ball back and it is behind him, then he turns and sprints the ball to the left, opening up space to pass to his team-mate.

At this time, Zhang Tiehan also stuck to Terry's side.

Terry shook his head inwardly, he felt that the young man should be taught a lesson not to be so impulsive to step forward and grab the ball, which in his opinion was no different from wasting physical energy.

He squeezed hard!

In an instant, Terry's face was no longer so indifferent, but grinned a little annoyed.

He didn't squeeze!

Glancing at the grass again, he saw the football under his feet, and he didn't know when it was hooked by the opponent.

……

Zhang Tiehan made a contact with Terry and snatched the ball away!

No one could have imagined that something would happen at the very beginning of the game, with Chelsea's captain and one of England's best defenders, John Terry, conceding a goal at the back of his own team.

The most serious thing is that he is located at the back of the team, very close to the penalty line!

When some fans in the audience saw it, they immediately opened their mouths and let out exclamations, but there were many more fans who didn't notice at all, they were still chatting with others, and their minds were not fully integrated into the game at all.

It's the same in the dugout.

Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri was still talking to his assistant coach about the game, and he didn't even look at his own backfield because the game was only a dozen seconds into it.

That's when Ranieri heard the fans scream, and he turned to look at the pitch and got up from his seat in shock.

What did he see?

An opposing player jumping over the penalty line with the ball? What the fuck is going on!

It doesn't matter what Ranieri thinks.

After Zhang Tiehan completed the steal, he quickly crossed the penalty area line and chased after him in a step, and Terry next to him realized what was happening, he wanted to catch up, but only to find that in an instant, he was a few positions behind the opponent.

Even if he didn't want to admit it, he also knew that he was slow to start.

No chance!

Zhang Tiehan jumped over the line of the penalty area and chased the ball, and he was very excited because it was only the Chelsea goal in front of him.

This kind of opportunity, maybe the whole audience is just like this!

……

"My God!"

It was only then that Chelsea goalkeeper Carlo Cudinic reacted, he was checking his gloves and did not notice that John Terry was tackled, and when he saw it, the opponent had already dribbled into the box.

What the fuck is going on?

Kudinic wanted to shout too, but he didn't have time to think about it, so he could only step forward and attack.

The opposing goalkeeper struck.

That was a world-level goalkeeper, Zhang Tiehan knew it very well in his heart, but he was very calm now, after getting the new ancient power and doubling the soul condensation, in just a few days, his shooting skills had improved a lot.

If you have strength, you will have self-confidence, and if you have self-confidence, you can calm down.

The two approached quickly.

……

Jewell stood on the sidelines, and Strum stood beside him. Both looked in surprise at the direction of the Chelsea goal, their faces still puzzled and excited.

I don't understand because of the approach of my own players in the opening game.

They pressed on it aggressively, which was inconsistent with the tactics that had been formulated before, but it was nothing, and the players negotiated some small cooperation on their own, which is often seen in the game.

What Jewell didn't expect was that they did so well!

They opened the game successfully, yes, very successfully, just look at what it looks like in the box.

Not only them, but everyone who was aware of the game, was looking at the Chelsea penalty area, where there was a real encounter.

The young man's number thirteen, after completing the steal, had a single chance!

What's next?

Everyone thinks, they have anticipation, they are nervous, they are excited, they are cursed...... And so on, all kinds of emotions.

……

Zhang Tiehan has already swung his foot and shot at the goal.

He didn't make any deceptive moves, just looked at the position of Cudicini and slammed his kick directly behind the ball.

No flashy! Nothing else!

Touch!

It was just a flat kick, a very hard kick, and the football twisted in an instant, and then flew up from the grass and flew straight towards the goal.

Let's go inside!

Lao Tzu wants to score at Stamford Bridge!

……

Cudicini has a lot of experience and knows what to do against a one-on-one shot.

After seeing the opponent's shot, he subconsciously opened his hands and pounced, he needed to block the ball's route as much as possible, but in an instant, he saw that the ball was getting bigger and bigger in his eyes.

And then...... rushed past his ears.

At that moment, he even heard a gust of wind, and the sound of the wind caused his sideburns to fly, and the force of the ball was too great.

Cudicini felt a tingling of his scalp!

He didn't look behind him at all, and he knew the result, because he saw the Wigan Athletic player who was shooting in front of him raise his arm high and swing it hard!

And then he heard the arrogant voice --

"Goal! Hahaha, I scored at Stamford Bridge! Hahaha! This is the first one, and I'm going to go to the second! The third! Into ten eight! ”