Chapter 1099: Chapter 1099
Chapter 1099: Chapter 350: Who Hired the Wizard?
He is aware of Mourinho’s injury.
Abramovich indeed wanted to have some fun and make a splash.
But compared to his team, coaching is not that important.
So he had Marina specially hire someone to help resolve this matter.
He is different from coaches in the mainstream European countries; can’t do such things on the coaching bench, otherwise, it would cause trouble.
Today, the wizard invited to dispel the Chelsea bench curse is already on standby in the stands.
The amulet is still intact.
Abramovich breathed a sigh of relief.
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In Asia, its popularity is even higher than in Europe.
Domestically and similar to Liben, almost unanimously supporting Chelsea, only a few stubborn individuals.
And on a certain peninsula, before the game even started, some people were already talking nonsense.
“Before, Manchester United always lost because Ferguson always withdrew Park Ji-sung early.”
“He should retire, he’s grown senile with age, smimida, and he simply does not have the ability to manage Manchester United.”
“Chelsea’s strength is still pretty good, Huang Kaiwen is very cunning, and coupled with Chelsea’s brutality, they are not easy to deal with, smimida.”
“It’s said that Chelsea is renovating the away team changing room, proving they don’t need to use the environment to hit the away team; what a bunch of show-offs.”
“Isn’t this an idea from our country? Only a Republic of Korea team would have such daring, smimida.”
As the starting time approached.
Wembley Stadium’s stands started to stir.
Fans from both sides were not willing to show weakness, unfurling banners in the stands.
Manchester United fans still had that “WIN FOR US”, while Chelsea fans boldly displayed “VENI VIDI VICI”.
Kitty Spencer sat discreetly alongside her cousin William in the Chelsea fans’ section of the stands.
Compared to Harry, she preferred William a bit more.
Although Harry was older than her, he seemed like a spoiled child.
Often saying things without considering the feelings of others.
That’s not behavior befitting a noble.
“Aren’t you uninterested in football?”
“It’s just that recently I got to know some Chelsea players, so I wanted to come and see.”
Kitty Spencer whispered.
Having visited Kevin’s house previously, she found the players weren’t as bad as she originally thought.
Though not highly educated, they were far more likable than her dreadful second cousin.
Coincidentally, the Terrys invited her to watch the final, so she agreed.
“Alright, if someone finds out I’m here, I’ll have to explain again.”
William complained softly.
He was famously a Villa fan.
“No, nobody says a Villa fan can’t watch the League Cup final.”
They were sitting near a peculiar person.
Kitty Spencer couldn’t help but glance a few more times, whispering to William, “That person didn’t leave their luggage at the hotel, that seems quite odd.”
“Don’t mind other people’s business, if there’s trouble, I won’t help.”
But he, too, couldn’t resist taking a few looks.
Not only carrying a huge backpack but also wrapped up tightly.
Even though London’s weather was still in single digits, such a person was rare.
With the stadium staff’s reminder.
Players from both sides began to walk towards the tunnel.
“Alright, the League Cup final is about to begin.”
“Before the match, four Chelsea coaches were banned, and today, from the list we’ve received, Chelsea’s acting head coach is their goalkeeper coach, Silvino Louro. This coach is a former Portugal international, who has played for Benfica for a long time and ended his career at Porto.”
“Let’s first take a look at the starting line-ups of both teams.”
Manchester United 4-4-2 with double defensive midfielders:
Goalkeeper: Ben Foster,
Defenders: Evra, Evans, Ferdinand, O’Shea,
Midfielders: Nani, Gibson, Scholes, Park Ji-sung,
Forwards: Welbeck, Tevez.
Chelsea 4-3-3 with a single defensive midfielder:
Defenders: Ashley Cole, Alex, Terry, Ramos,
Midfielders: Deco, Mikel, Ballack,
Forwards: Huang Kaiwen, Huntelaar, Mata.
“Judging from the starting line-ups, Manchester United has made quite a few rotations today; from this attitude, it feels like Ferguson might be giving up on this match.”
“It’s possible, considering there’s another league match in two days, followed by the FA Cup, league, and UEFA Champions League. Such a schedule is indeed hard to endure. Previously in the League Cup, Ferguson always used substitutes and youth players, but I didn’t expect him to rotate so much in the final. In the previous league rotation, I thought it was in preparation for today’s match, but it seems not.”
Mourinho on the stands.
Was equally surprised to see Manchester United’s lineup.
Soon he understood Ferguson’s thinking.
Home and away league matches have made it clear the gap between Manchester United and Chelsea.
In a one-off final, Manchester United would have a tough chance.
Seize the opportunity to save strength while Chelsea makes mistakes in the league, and aim for the UEFA Champions League.
Mourinho’s lips curled into a mocking smile.
Does he think Chelsea will be eliminated by another team in the UEFA Champions League, leaving Manchester United with an easier opponent?
He, José Mourinho, plans to win every trophy this season, surpassing Manchester United’s feat in ’99.
At exactly 3 PM, the referee Chris Foy blew the whistle signaling the start of the match.
Manchester United, the home team, kicked off first.