Chapter 40 Please help us get the European trophy

Chapter 40 Please help us get the European trophy

When the whistle sounded for the end of the game, the Galatasaray fans hung down the flags waving in their hands, because in the next game, the unreasonable Mallorca continued to rely on physical fitness The upper advantage launched a fierce attack on Galatasaray, and when the game was about to end, Ibagaza took the ball and forced a lateral dribble, then suddenly kicked and shot, the ball passed through the heavy shadows in the penalty area. Flying to the dead corner of the goal, Taffarel couldn't make a save, 3 to 0!

The result of the final game was that Galatasaray was defeated by Mallorca in a shameful 0-3 at home when they had an absolute advantage in ball possession, number of shots, etc.!

This is Galatasaray's second-worst loss in all competitions this season! Although there was no miserable loss in the 5-0 home game by Chelsea, but that game was the third round of the group stage. After losing that game, Galatasaray did not lose hope of qualifying for the group stage. , but today's zero-to-three-one loss, it is basically certain that Galatasaray's road to the European arena this season will end in a week!

For Galatasaray, which has a considerable advantage in domestic leagues and cups, the European arena is actually the place they are most concerned about and eager to win honors. However, Galatasaray's road to Europe , but was brutally cut off by a team that had just left the relegation zone of La Liga!

The Galatasaray fans, who couldn't stand all of this, staged a mass massacre that night, but they were shocked to find that there was no Mallorca person-after watching the game, the Mallorca fans They quietly left Istanbul under the arrangement of the person in charge of the group action, and the whole Mallorca team took advantage of the night to leave this place that they don't like or welcome...

"These guys really have no manners at all." On the flight back to Mallorca, many players complained.

Hearing these words, Jose just smiled. He is very familiar with the behavior of the Turkish fans. A relatively paranoid group will definitely do many things that are not in line with the spirit of sports. For the whole of Europe, Turkey is the South Korea of ​​Europe , they are tenacious, they have a fighting spirit, but they are really petty and can't afford to lose...

But Jose doesn't care about anything. Anyway, there won't be too many chances to meet Turkish teams in the future. If you encounter them occasionally, just be a little more careful. Besides, with the personality of Turkish fans, you will definitely make a lot of opponents , and will not specifically target Mallorca.

The team returning to Mallorca has been warmly welcomed by the fans. Recently, they have had a lot of happy events. It is a great thing that the team has left the relegation zone, and they have also won consecutive victories in the UEFA Cup. The dream of last season!

"Help us win a European trophy, Jose!" Many Mallorca fans put up big slogans, these slogans represent their most sincere aspirations - European honor, Mallorca club history has not won any A European championship trophy, they have the Copa del Rey and the Super Cup in the country. Although there is no league championship, it also gives Mallorca fans some comfort. However, in the European arena, their honor is blank and pitiful... …

"guys!"

In the face of countless enthusiastic fans, Jose made an astonishing move. He jumped onto the roof of the bus. Regardless of his unstable footing, he opened his arms, shouted, and gestured to let the audience The fans fell silent.

The fans all fell silent, all looking up at the young man standing on the top of the bus, watching what he wanted to say.

"Guys, I, Jose, am not someone who likes to promise something and say 'we must win the UEFA Cup as a gift to the fans' right now... except, here, I can only say one thing, whether it is this season or not. Whether it is the League or the UEFA Cup, my players will do their best! Use all their fighting spirit, enthusiasm and fighting desire to win a result that is enough to satisfy you! My only wish now is to be able to play in the rest of this season. During the game, all fourteen games were played, and the cheers of the Mallorcans spread throughout Europe!"

The fans at the scene were quiet for a while, and then immediately let out a huge cheer!

Although it is vaguely said, the fans are not deaf or stupid-now there are ten rounds left in the league, the UEFA Cup and the next quarter-final second leg, there are only eleven games in total, If you want to play all the remaining fourteen games, there is only one possibility, and that is to win the two semi-finals and go to the UEFA Cup final at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark!

In fact, this is also a promise in disguise, promising that Jose will try his best to lead Mallorca and win the European honor for Mallorca fans in the UEFA Cup!

Looking at the cheering fans, Jose slowly clenched his fists, pursed his lips and waved vigorously a few times, and then jumped off the roof of the bus - although he is not an athlete, he is a nimble man after all. Although the young man staggered a bit after jumping off, his pace was considered steady. When he fell in the eyes of the Mallorca fans, there was another burst of applause...

"Tomorrow is a day off, everyone has a good rest! The next league, you still need to show your best state to meet! Although the honor of the UEFA Cup is very important, I think everyone should know that our top priority now is league relegation , if we fail to relegation, even if we win the UEFA Cup, we will become the laughing stock of the whole of Europe... If we are a second-tier team because we won the UEFA Cup, we can compete with the second-tier team It is something to be proud of if you participate in European competitions as a team, but if you appear to play European competitions as a second-tier team because of relegation... I think the media in Europe will not let this gimmick go. "

After laughing and saying such a few words, Jose slapped his hands and announced the team's explanation. The players immediately dispersed and stayed in Istanbul for three days. Except for the training ground and the court, the rest of the time is to stay in the hotel, most of them play billiards in the hotel club, play fitness and so on, a group of old guys are better, they can play together calmly Texas Hold'em is here to pass the time, but Tristan and his group of young players are suffocating enough. Now that they hear about the holiday, even the head coach immediately ignores them, and they all disperse...

"Jose, do you really think we can win the UEFA Cup?"

When Jose smiled and looked at the backs of the players who were scattered like birds and beasts, Natal beside him suddenly asked.

Turning to look at the assistant coach with a worried face, Jose laughed: "Antonio, what are you worried about?"

"I also really hope that the team can win the UEFA Cup... After all, Mallorca has never won a decent championship in the European arena. The Cup Winners' Cup champion Chelsea has just entered the final... However, this season is different from last season. Last season we played quite well in the league, and almost booked the third place early, the King's Cup and the following Coach Cooper gave up almost all of the games in several rounds, and worked hard in the Cup Winners Cup wholeheartedly, so that such good results can be achieved... And now, although we have already left the relegation zone, we are ahead of other teams in points Rarely, very little, and the last two are evenly divided. If you want to relegation, you need to concentrate on playing in the league. This way, both ends are taken care of. I am worried that both sides will not be happy. If the UEFA Cup fails to win the championship, relegation will not succeed. If not, this season will fail so badly." Natal said worriedly.

"I understand your feelings very well." Jose nodded: "I think this is also the thinking of all Mallorcans... We yearn for honor and glory, but the facts before us are Mallorca is just a small club. Surviving in La Liga is not an easy task, let alone striving for honor in the European arena... However, simple things do not need me to do. I am a coach, To do it, to do the hardest thing."

Natal looked at Jose in astonishment. In front of him was a young face. However, in addition to vitality, this young face also possessed great fighting spirit and perseverance.

"League relegation, I don't think we can't do it. You know, this season's La Liga is very polarized. We are ranked seventeenth, and we are only seven or eight points away from tenth. As long as we win what we should win In the competition, relegation will not be a problem, and in the UEFA Cup, we have almost entered the semi-finals, and the next step is the final... In this case, why should we not fight? If we can win, we can To create an unprecedented situation for the club, if you can't fight to win, it's nothing more than losing a game and a little bonus... The UEFA Cup bonus and broadcast fees are very small..."

"Jose, don't interrupt, I think you know what I'm talking about." Natal shook his head dissatisfied: "Of course I know that there is no reason to give up the UEFA Cup, but in the second half of the league, it is not the goal that bothers us , but the state and physical fitness of the players. In the next ten weeks, we will face the result of a one-week double match in four weeks. You must know that, except for the goalkeeper, half of our main lineup is over 30 years old Veteran, can they bear this kind of schedule? Even if they can bear it now, even if it collapses at the last moment, it will be a huge loss for us!"

Jose waved his hand: "It depends on the strategy... In the next league, all the mid-range teams and relegation competitors, we must try to defeat them, and if we encounter the top few strong teams If so, then we don't need to fight hard. Proper use of rotation to maintain the physical fitness of the defenders can allow the players to use their best state to cope with important games... How long is the cloth and how big is the clothes. At most, we will be a little tired as coaches and do more preparations for each game, then there will be no big problems. Besides, from the perspective of the club, if there is no European game next season, it will also lose A lot, from this aspect, striving to enter the European competition next season by winning the UEFA Cup is also a task that must be completed."

Natal nodded slightly: "Since you have considered it so carefully, I have nothing to say. Next, I will help you complete the next task of the game! You know, I also really hope to get To the champion of the UEFA Cup!"

"Yes, because we are all Mallorcans..."