Chapter 150

The advantage of being in the same city is here. The Tottenham coach's speech reached the ears of the coach Mourinho before the media released it.

With Mourinho's temper, how could he tolerate the other party's blatant insult to his team and players, so he decisively asked Chelsea officials to hold a press conference to respond.

At the press conference, Mourinho did not hide his anger:" Porter's remarks are extremely rude and irresponsible. This has gone beyond the scope of normal tactical hype and is a public insult to the personality of our team and players."

" I must solemnly protest this unwarranted personal attack"

"Potter obviously made such a ridiculous statement out of fear. He knew Chelsea's strength very well, but he deliberately provoked and slandered them."

" I believe my players have the ability to shut up Porter with the results of the game"

"We at Chelsea are never afraid of any challenge or questioning! I am waiting to see them suffer the consequences on the field. Chelsea will never tolerate such insults.!"

Mourinho opened fire at the press conference, accusing Porter repeatedly.

The eyes of the leagues around the world are more focused on this grudge battle, and a sensational response is opening with Mourinho's anger! On

March 9, 2014, in the 29th round of the Premier League, Chelsea played against their city rival Tottenham at home.

This city battle was enough to affect the mood of London fans for a whole year. The police imposed martial law throughout the city to prevent public security incidents. Police patrols could be seen in the streets and alleys to maintain order.

Groups of Blues fans rushed to Stamford Bridge like mountain streams flowing into the sea.

The closer to the stadium, the denser the crowds, and the stronger the police force. On the contrary, the few Tottenham fans were the objects of special protection.

The whole city of London was shrouded in tension and hostility. The confrontation between the two armies was not only related to the standings, but also to the glory of the city and the faces of the fans for a whole year.

For Li Lei and his teammates, this was the best opportunity to wash away the insults and prove Chelsea with strength.

At 19:00 on the evening of March 9, Stamford Bridge had already become the home and ocean of the Blues. With only half an hour left before kick-off, the players from both sides finished their warm-ups and returned to the locker room for final preparations.

Li Lei sat in his seat, ready to go, and his teammates were silent and focused.

Mourinho walked into the locker room and glanced at every player:"Tottenham openly insulted the honor of our Blues. Tonight is the best opportunity to return the favor.""

"I want each of you to fight with 100% of your strength and prove with victory that we are the boss of London.!"

"Don't show mercy to your opponents, fight with all your strength! We can definitely win, and we must protect Chelsea's dignity.!"

"Chelsea, come on!" Everyone stood up and shouted.

In the Sky Sports live broadcast room, commentators Keane and Jones were conducting a pre-match analysis:

Keane:"Good evening, dear audience friends, welcome to watch this super interesting London derby! Tottenham coach Potter's remarks two days ago undoubtedly added fuel to the fire, and we have reason to expect a tough battle."

Jones:"Yes, Potter's provocative remarks have caused a strong reaction from Chelsea. With Mourinho's temper, he will never miss any opportunity to defeat his arch-rival Tottenham."

Keane:"And he has the strength. Chelsea is in excellent form this season, and the depth of the lineup is the best in the league. Even if Tottenham is very strong, it is still very difficult to win at Stamford Bridge."

Jones:"Yes, Chelsea has a clear home advantage, coupled with the angry Mourinho, I believe the Blues will fight with all their strength tonight and strive for a beautiful victory!"

Keane:"Then let us wait and see this London derby, I believe it will not disappoint us......."

"Okay, now we have the starting lineups for both teams, let's take a closer look."

Chelsea (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Petr Cech

Defenders: Azpilicueta, John Terry, Gary Cahill, Branislav Ivanovic

Midfielders: Andre Schurrle, Eden Hazard, Li Lei, Ramires, Frank Lampard

Forward: Eto'o

Tottenham Hotspur (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Hugo Lloris

Defenders: Kyle Naughton, Michael Dawson, Kaboul, Jan Vertonghen

Midfielders: Kyle Walker, Aaron Lennon, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Sandro, Nabil Bentaleb

Forward: Emmanuel Adebayor Keane

:"Okay, now we have the starting lineups for both teams, let's take a look at tonight's starting lineup."

Jones:"Chelsea continues to use the standard 4-2-3-1 formation, with Cech as the goalkeeper, and Azpilicueta, Terry, Cahill and Ivanovic on the back line."

Kean:"The two midfielders are veterans Lampard and Ramires, the three attacking players are Li Lei, Hazard and Schurrle, and the lone striker is Eto'o. This is undoubtedly Chelsea's strongest tactic."

Jones:"Tottenham also uses a 4-2-3-1 formation. Lloris guards the goal, and the defenders are Norton, Dawson, Kaboul and Vertonghen."

Keane:"The double defensive midfielders are Walker and Lennon, the three attacking players are Sigurdsson, Sandro and Bentaleb, Adebayor is alone in the front line, and Tottenham is also very strong."

Jones:"Both teams have sent out their strongest lineups, let's wait and see!"

Keane:"Yes, this will be a classic derby, let's wait and see!"

While Mourinho was passionately encouraging his players in the locker room, Tottenham's locker room was also not calm.

At this time, Tottenham's head coach Potter had already received Chelsea's starting lineup.

After checking the lineup, Potter pondered for a moment, then spoke:

"Chelsea sent out their main lineup this time, which proves that Mourinho attaches great importance to this game."

"But we have the same strength as Tottenham, so there is no need to be afraid."

"I believe each of you has enough ability to defeat the other"

"We must maintain our confidence and determination. As long as we play at our best, it won't be difficult to beat Chelsea."

"Tonight is a great opportunity to prove that we are the best team in London. Go and fight for a beautiful victory.!"

"Fight for Tottenham! Beat Chelsea!"