Bologni felt very sorry.

For the UEFA Cup, Standard Liege sacrificed this season, and for this game, Standard Liege almost sacrificed its European qualification for the next season, but even so, the gap is still so obvious. The reason for this is regret rather than disappointment is that he saw the team's potential. Even if the gap is so obvious, Standard Liege still resisted to the end.

Although regretful, Bologni still generously congratulated Manchester City on entering the finals, with a total score of 3-6, and there was no excuse for the game. In the first half, Liege was lucky enough, but the gap in strength in the second half determined everything. Lin Sen, who took the microphone, first thanked Bologni for his congratulations, and adhered to his press conference style of either being happy or losing both sides, Lin Sen also praised the performance of the home team, saying that they were a respectable opponent, and also praised the home team's fans.

Not all fans can give their team a 1-4 defeat.

For Lin Sen, advancing to the final is a good thing, but in addition to being happy, the disadvantage is that Manchester City has consumed too much energy in this game. David Silva played for 80 minutes and Robben played for 85 minutes. According to Lin Sen's original plan, the two should have left the court earlier.

Manchester City, who returned to Manchester, received a warm welcome from Manchester City fans at the airport, and Manchester City is indeed worthy of the welcome because they just made history: the first time in history to reach the final of the event.

Manchester City Club, which has a history of more than 100 years, has only reached the final once in the European arena, which was the 1970 European Cup final. Manchester City beat Zabrzegonic from Poland 2-1 to win the championship. This is also the only European championship that Manchester City has won so far. However, now, many people have probably forgotten this event that was once one of the three major European Cups.

The European Winners Cup began to be held in 1960, and the participants were the main cup champions of European countries, such as England won the FA Cup instead of the League Cup. Because of this, no team in history has defended the championship in this event that was suspended in 1999.

Manchester City, who entered the UEFA Cup final, received unanimous praise from the English media. The Times, the Guardian, the Sun... Both the big newspapers and the tabloids gave praise to Linson and his Manchester City. The big newspapers are of a relatively high level. They believe that Manchester City, which has become the only seedling in the European arena, represents England at this time, and their victory also represents England's victory. However, they did not know that in this game, there was only one Englishman in Manchester City's starter, that is, Joe Hart, who was able to replace him because of Jiwen's injury.

The tabloids focused on head coach Lin Sen, because it was Lin Sen's substitution that became the turning point of the game. This is just one of Lin Sen's n "magical substitutions" this season. Lin Sen, who has become the hottest coach of the Premier League this season, has now conquered all Manchester City fans. The Daily Mail even quoted a senior Manchester City fan they interviewed: We think Lin has the opportunity to become one of the greatest head coaches in Manchester City's history. I mean, he can completely surpass Allison's achievements.

Malcolm Allison, Manchester City's greatest head coach of all time, has won few trophys in history. Almost half of them are from Allison, one of the two top league champions, the only European-level champion, and the FA Cup and League Cup. Allison created the glory of Manchester City in the late 1960s.

Obviously, if Lin Sen can finally win the league championship and the UEFA Cup this season, plus the previous League Cup, it would not be empty talk. You should know that this is Lin Sen's first season coaching.

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Lin Sen, who unknowingly engraved his name into Manchester City's history, announced that the team had a day off after returning from Belgium. It was not that he did not pay attention to the game against Aston Villa in a few days, but that at this time the league was in progress, physical fitness had become a problem that all teams had to face. However, other trainings have become routine, and of course it is not unimportant. It is just that compared with the beginning of the season, the opponents have long known the bottom line.

Just like Manchester City and Aston Villa, the two teams have played against each other three times this season, one league and two league cups, the record is one win, one draw and one loss. Judging from the results of the game, both sides are evenly matched, but from the actual effect, Lin Sen has taken advantage of it, both on the court and off the court.

On the day of holiday, Lin Sen stayed in his apartment and became an otaku for a day. Then he only did one thing, which was to watch the game video and watch the game video of Aston Villa.

During the day's rest time, players can put down everything and relax completely, which is what Lin Sen hopes for, but for him, this is not the time for him to rest, because he is very clear: In the next game, Aston Villa will definitely not be disarmed. Not only will it be impossible for him to disarm, but it may also fight to the death.

Because no matter which aspect, Aston Villa has no reason to give up.

As we all know that Aston Villa is a team connected by Manchester. Although factions have always been speculations that football emphasizes fair competition, after all, interests are there. If the interests are the same, there will naturally be different. Obviously, compared with Manchester United, Aston Villa's relationship with Manchester City is a little more distant.

In terms of the relationship between the head coach, since coming to England, Linson rarely talked with the opponent's head coach, but Aston Villa's head coach O'Neal is an exception. The two sides' mouths became fierce when the two teams met in the semi-finals of the League Cup, and they almost blamed each other face to face. This game is obviously not the time to clear their grudges with a smile.

In addition to the above two subjective factors, Aston Villa has another objective reason for winning, that is, their league rankings.

At present, Aston Villa ranked seventh in the Premier League with 16 wins, 13 draws, 7 losses, and 64 points. Excluding the four teams in the Champions League, Tottenham Hotspur, who ranked one more point, and Liverpool, who scored the same points and had more goals, and Everton, who ranked fifty-seven points, was ranked behind them.

There are only two rounds left in the league. In short, such a league situation is hopeful for progress and worry-free. If it were last season, Aston Villa had already ensured the qualification for the European Cup. Manchester City this season was qualified for the UEFA Cup with such luck. However, this season, although the UEFA Cup qualification for the UEFA Cup will be postponed to the sixth place in the league because Manchester United and Manchester City have already obtained the UEFA Champions League qualification, the FA Cup will be held between Chelsea and Portsmouth. This means that the FA Cup qualification for the UEFA Cup, regardless of the final victory or defeat, will be Portsmouth, and it has no connection with the seventh place in the league.

Unfortunately, Aston Villa is now in seventh place, so for the sake of European war qualification, they can only squeeze into the top six desperately.

Based on these reasons, Lin Sen really dared not expect Aston Villa to hold back in this game. In fact, Lin Sen didn't know that if it weren't for his arrival, the relationship between Manchester City and Aston Villa should have become better this season, because Manchester City will introduce Barry from Aston Villa and Miller in the future. Manchester City's captain Dunn should have gone to Aston Villa this season, and Ireland will also join Aston Villa in the future...

Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to say that Lin Sen is a "destroyer" in the relationship between the two clubs. But now, both sides have to live to the death.

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The time is entering May, a month for European football.

On May 1, Mansour arrived in Manchester and will stay in Manchester for two days and watch the next day of Manchester City's key league against Aston Villa, he visited Carrington training base that afternoon.

When meeting this wealthy and powerful boss for the first time when Lin Sen did not have too much unnecessary restraint. Wealth did not make him respect the other party more. Although the number on his bank account may not be enough for the other party, it does not mean that he needs to rely on the other party. Power also does not have much deterrent effect on him. The reason is that it is just because he has seen more.

When we met, hello, leave and say goodbye. Mansour came with a smile and left with a smile.

When leaving, Mansour shook hands with Linsen for the second time and wished the team a victory tomorrow's game.

Looking at Mansour's departure back, Dina walked over and looked at Lin Sen with a look of surprise, and said, "People who don't know think you are as rich as him."

Lin Sen was so amused and laughed.

Tang Hua, on the other hand, felt that his performance just now was a bit embarrassing compared to Lin Sen.

Tang Hua is different from Lin Sen. He was born into an ordinary family and belonged to the kind of family in China who had worked hard and busy all his life and could not make up enough money for a house. Money is very important to Tang Hua. People who regard money as dirt often have money in their family's dirt. Tang Hua does not have this condition and never conceals his liking for money. In his opinion, having money can do a lot of things, allowing his parents to live a better life, realize many of his dreams, and not considering the subsequent price when choosing gifts for Cinderella...

Tang Hua has met many rich people. He thinks he has done it without being humble or arrogant. But today, when Mansour shook hands with him, he still can't be calm and calm.

Some destiny can be changed, while some things are destined.

Just like Manchester City, even if Manchester City won the league championship and the UEFA Cup this year, when facing a club like Real Madrid, Manchester City still has to choose to avoid it in the transfer market.

Not afraid.

Just straightening your back does not mean that you are in the same position as the sky. For those who stand on the shoulders of giants, you still need to look up to them.
Chapter completed!