King Bayern

The team of "Kicker" arrived in London ahead of schedule. For such an important game, "Kicker" must report, and what Catherine interviewed was the German star Ballack. He left Bayern and joined Chelsea. For him For me, the Champions League is the only goal.

Ballack was a little hesitant at the beginning, because the process of leaving Bayern was not smooth. Bayern still wanted to renew the contract with Ballack in the last half of the season, but the German captain's attitude was very firm and he wanted to leave Germany.

So this topic cannot be avoided, that is, the issue of leaving Germany.

Ballack also said generously: "Transfer has nothing to do with money. The salaries received at Bayern and Chelsea are almost the same. The most important reason for choosing to come to England is the Champions League."

"Bayern has not introduced world-class stars in recent seasons. I am very dissatisfied with this, and it is also the reason for my departure."

This is indeed the case. Compared with Chelsea, which is not short of money, Bayern Munich does spend a lot less money.

Take a look at Chelsea's lineup, Cech, Terry, Carvalho, Makelele, Ballack, Lampard, Essien, Shevchenko, Drogba.

This was the most star-studded team in Europe at that time, and Catherine could only nod her head, "I don't deny that Chelsea is very strong, but do you think it will be better here than in Germany?"

After all, Ballack was the core when he was at Bayern, but here, Ballack is a player under Mourinho, and there is nothing special about it.

"I think every player has the dream of winning the Champions League, there is no doubt about it, and to be honest, in Germany, I might not be able to realize this dream."

Catherine nodded, "Then how are you integrating in Chelsea? Jose's tactics seem to be very different."

"Yes, Jose is a master tactician. He has a lot of demands. I can only try my best to satisfy him."

"Okay, what's the hardest part about being at Chelsea?"

Ballack thought for a while, "I think the most difficult thing is to run back as soon as the ball is lost. At Chelsea, everyone needs to turn to defense the moment the ball is lost."

"is it?"

Barack paused, wondering if this could be said, as it seemed to involve tactics, "That's how it is here, defense comes first."

Catherine thought for a while and nodded. Mourinho's team really puts defense as the most important thing, which is also the basis of success.

Ballack scratched his head, "When I was in the German national team and Bayern Munich, I basically didn't participate in defense, so I was a little uncomfortable with this, but it's much better now, and I started to do what the coach said."

Catherine will not ask about the details of tactics. This is considered a taboo. Catherine understands the boundaries of interviews.

"So at Chelsea, who was your best friend?"

"Of course Drogba."

This answer was unexpected, and Catherine immediately asked, "Why?"

"In the beginning it was because we were foreigners and needed to improve our English and there were teachers at Chelsea who taught English specifically, so we had classes together, like classmates, and Drogba was a very interesting guy, he And dance."

"Haha, hip-hop?"

"I don't know, it's a very strange dance, and I don't know what it is, but it's very interesting, and Essien will also join in."

"Would you dance with them then?"

"Occasionally."

"Can you demonstrate?"

Barack covered his face, "No, I can't ruin my image in front of the camera."

"Hahaha, what if it doesn't broadcast?"

"That's not okay, it's really ugly."

Speaking of Chelsea, there is one problem that cannot be avoided, and that is Lampard. Lampard is the nominal boss in Chelsea, so the relationship between Ballack and Lampard, who are also midfield organizers, has become out of focus.

"Can we talk about Frank?"

To be honest, in private, the relationship between Ballack and Lampard is very ordinary, and the two basically have no communication after training.

"Frank is a family man, so he will go home early after training, and I will insist on learning English, so we have little contact. On the court, we strictly follow Jose's requirements, that's all."

Catherine seems to smell some gossip, but "Kicker" is not "The Sun", so Catherine didn't follow up like a gossip reporter, but obviously, the relationship between Ballack and Lampard is so-so. Literally.

Some things are always unclear, like the relationship between Lampard and Gerrard in the England national team, who can say clearly?

"Let's talk about tomorrow's opponent. It is a very unfamiliar opponent to Chelsea, but it should be a very familiar opponent to you."

Ballack nodded. In [-], Ballack led Bayern and Bremen to the end. The Bundesliga title was still taken away by Bremen. "Schaff is a very good coach, and Bremen is like his home. , so such a team is very powerful, and they also bought some players in the summer.”

"Will Jose ask you about Werder Bremen?"

"Haha, actually no, Jose has his own sources of information, so I don't need to tell him anything."

"Germany is very concerned about this game. There are too many German elements, such as you, whether Bremen can qualify in the death group, and the relationship between Barcelona and Chelsea."

Ballack also smiled, "Yes, the situation in this group is indeed very complicated. I admit this, but this is also the charm of this group. If possible, I hope that Chelsea and Werder Bremen will qualify in the end. .”

"I think Rijkaard will curse when he hears it."

"Hahaha, they can play in the UEFA Cup."

"Hahaha, I won't write this, or I will be scolded to death."

Catherine also wanted to interview Mourinho, but the Portuguese's answer was very simple - no!

So Catherine could only interview Schaff, who was very modest. Schaff said that the possibility of it appearing is still very small, but he will fight until the last game.

"What do you think of tomorrow's game?"

"Go for an away goal."

This is the most special part of the Champions League. If the points are the same in the Champions League group stage, it is not based on the goal difference, but the relationship between the home and away games. It is the same as in the knockout round. That is to say, if the final points of Werder Bremen are the same as Chelsea , then away goals may play a key role.

Catherine knew that Schaff hadn't lied, because scoring away goals at Stamford Bridge was no easy feat.