Xu Zhu's Successor's Football Journey

Chapter 75 Pre-match situation (2)

It wasn't until Dave's figure disappeared in the hotel that the reporters gave up chasing him. After realizing it, they immediately turned their heads and pointed their microphones at the players who came one after another.Compared with the old and cunning head coach, these young players have very little care, and it is much easier to dig news on them.

"Mr. Clark, will you start tomorrow's game? If you have the chance to play, are you confident to score goals in the game?" A reporter who followed Harrelson asked eagerly.

Since he was a child, it was the first time he heard someone call him Mr. Clark, so he had a good impression of this reporter, so he stopped with a smile, "The boss didn't announce the starting list of the team. I don’t know too well. If I can play tomorrow, I will definitely try my best to bring goals to the team and repay Mr. Dave’s trust and fans’ support.”

Hearing this answer, the eyes of the reporters next to him lit up, and they immediately continued to ask: "Then can you predict the score tomorrow?"

"I think it's... um, um..." At this moment, Wang Li, who rushed over from behind, immediately covered his mouth.

When these media write news articles, they don’t care about the feelings of the parties involved. It’s better to say less about sensitive topics such as predicting scores. A correct guess is luck, and an inaccurate guess becomes arrogant. In this regard, Wang Li But he has more experience than Harrison.

Seeing that Wang Li directly held back the "big news" that was about to be obtained, the reporters next to him were of course very dissatisfied.However, compared to that arrogant Dave, the black-haired boy in front of them is even more difficult for them to provoke. He has performed really well in the Premier League recently, and the FA is also paying close attention to him. It is said that the dull The Swedes are also considering recruiting him into the national team. If there is no accident, his future career as a professional player will definitely be smooth.

"Mr. Allen, do you think it's normal for you to lose a few goals in tomorrow's game? Is Manchester United's left winger Cristiano much stronger than you? Did the Manchester United fans on the road scare you?" After Wang Li walked over, a reporter next to him immediately asked questions a little arrogantly.

After hearing this kind of questioning, Wang Li immediately stopped in his tracks, and looked up at the reporter who was talking next to him. At this moment, he still had a proud expression on his face, but this kind of superior expression made Wang Li hold his breath tightly. Frowning, he took a closer look at the sign on the reporter's chest: "Manchester Guardian", as expected.As a regional newspaper, like the "Wolverhampton Post", "Manchester Guardian" is absolutely surrounded by Manchester United. Of course, their reporters will have some paranoia of the team. Only in this way can they get local fans. more support.

Wang Li was not angry, just smiled slightly, and then replied stiffly like a textbook: "I have never played against him, and I don't know how good he is, and a player's state always has ups and downs, which is fundamental. I can’t judge, I think you should go to Sir Alex Ferguson for consultation on this question, and he will definitely give you a satisfactory answer.” These reporters just want to make you angry, and then impulsively say something irrational, which achieves their goal Wang Li will not fall into the trap easily.

Although the reporter from Manchester just now was very rude, most of the reporters present are still very sensible. Most of them are reporters from major newspapers in England, and their remarks must remain neutral, so they will not bring their emotions into their work. among.

After answering several reporters' questions with a smile, Wang Li said modestly, and led the still somewhat dazed Halilson directly into the hotel gate.They don't have so much time to deal with the media, rest well and get enough energy to meet tomorrow's game, this is the most important thing.

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The next day, after the players had breakfast, they took the team bus to Old Trafford.

Old Trafford, located in Greater Manchester, west of Manchester, is one of the most famous football stadiums in the world.Since 1910, it has been the home of Manchester United. During World War II in 1941, the stadium suffered heavy bombing and was rebuilt in 1949. Its history is full of twists and turns.

Although it was only eight o'clock in the morning, a large number of fans had already gathered outside the stadium, most of them were wearing Manchester United's jerseys, and many of them stood together and discussed today's game with each other.

The driver Dill did not stop, but drove directly into the Old Trafford stadium. Manchester United fans are the most popular in England. Many famous football hooligans also come from here. Dill can't guarantee to get off here. , will not be subject to 'terrorist attacks'.

After changing into the white jerseys of the visiting team, the players came out of the locker room one after another, then directly entered the court, and started the warm-up exercise to adapt to the playing field.Standing outside the penalty area, Wang Li kept practicing arcing free kicks towards the goal, but the effect was not very good. Almost every ball was easily saved by Hui Oakes, which even attracted a steal from Halilson next to him. laugh.He has always believed that Wang Li's chance is almost omnipotent. Unexpectedly, Wang Li's free kick was not as good as his own, which made him find some comfort in his heart...

'Damn! Another shot missed the post, Wang Li patted his head a little anxiously, and spit out the traditional English curse, although he also knew that if he wanted to kick a free kick well, it required long-term uninterrupted practice, and Those superstars kicked free kicks with their own style, which is famous all over the world, but rationality can't make him feel better. This kind of arc free kick is very depressing, not as good as his own vigorous volley It's a pleasure to come.

"Alan, look over there, that's...?" At this moment, Harrelson suddenly grabbed Wang Li's shirt, said excitedly, and stretched out his right hand towards the outside of the field.

Wang Li looked in the direction of his finger. It was a middle-aged man in his 30s with long curly black hair and a strong figure. He was walking towards the player tunnel in the middle of the court. Seeing this figure, Wang Li carefully recalled the game video he watched yesterday, and realized that this is Ryan Giggs, the king of Manchester United's left wing!
"Giggs! That's Giggs!" Halerson said excitedly.

Staring at the back of Giggs, Wang Li had a strong expectation in his heart, looking forward to playing against such a long-established superstar in the game. Players like Giggs are obviously more powerful than Alan Smith. It also made Wang Li's 'football hormone' secrete faster and more.

Of course, it would be great if these superstars can be used as a stepping stone on the road to fame, although this is indeed a bit arrogant in the eyes of others.

At this time, there was still more than an hour before the opening, but scattered fans gradually appeared in the auditorium. At this time, the assistant coach Opus also ran over to inform the players to go back to the locker room to rest. Do the final detailed tactical deployment.

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In the locker room of the visiting team, the players sat in a circle, staring at the tactical board in the corner, listening to the head coach's explanation, nodding their heads constantly, everyone was very serious.This time, the head coach Dave Jones took a surprisingly long time to explain the tactics. He had been gesticulating on the tactical board for more than [-] minutes before he took a sip of water.

"In short, after playing for a while, you must first stabilize the defense line. You must know that only defense can win. Kennedy, you need to reduce the number of insertions in normal times. Naylor, you must organize the defense tasks well and keep an eye on the defense. Keep all the guards on the team and remind them of their positions at any time, especially Lescott, I will let you start this game, but you must listen to Naylor more, don’t be too aggressive and ignore the defense.” Dai The husband pursed his lips and emphasized.

For a team like Manchester United, a small mistake may be converted into a goal by them. He knows his team very well, and there are many loopholes in the defense, most of which are caused by the lack of strength of the players. He has nothing to do about it, maybe this is the tragedy of the small club.

Hearing the coach's special prompt, Lescott nodded vigorously. He never thought that in this game against Manchester United, he could actually start the game!He has been excited since the head coach read out the starting line-up.Therefore, he didn't know what the head coach said just now, but kept nodding his head in response to the head coach's question.

Looking at Lescott's expression, Dave knew that this kid didn't listen at all, but he didn't pursue it any further.He understands Lescott very well. Thinking about when he was 18 or 9 years old, the head coach asked him to come off the bench. At that time, they were still playing as substitutes in the third division, but at the same age, these players were already playing in the Premier League. The gap is too big!No wonder he never mentioned the events of the year, and some media even thought he was an academic head coach, so that's how it is!

After a slight pause, Dave continued: "A lot of media asked me, how many goals will I lose in today's game? I don't even bother to answer this kind of question. Why are they so sure that Wolverhampton will lose? Do you think so too, lads? Are you confident in the game?"

"Have!"

Looking at the eager eyes of the players, Dave felt that it was worth it even if he didn't even score a point in this game. At least he brought the enthusiasm of the players to the game, which is also a kind of progress!

As for losing?Until now, he has not heard such words as 'Are you confident to win the game' from any media, and Wolverhampton only loses is the most normal thing!
In this situation, all the players in the locker room are very unwilling. Everyone is a professional player. Why is there such a big gap?The slightly discriminatory eyes of the media and fans made these players feel aggrieved, followed by enthusiasm, and they looked forward to the game for a while. Maybe this mentality will be of great help to the game.

"Before the game, I want you to keep in mind that this is Old Trafford, this is Manchester United, and no team in the whole of Europe has taken a win here for more than a year. Look at those Look at the proud eyes of the fans, look at the ugly faces of those reporters, don’t you really want to win?” Dave said again after leaving the door, this was the line he prepared after thinking all night yesterday, It is said that such words can arouse the fighting spirit of the players, I don't know if this is true...

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Standing in the player tunnel, a warm atmosphere came over us. There was a sea of ​​red in the stands of the stadium, and the fans cheered enthusiastically to welcome the star players of Manchester United on the stage.

This atmosphere made Wang Li a little nervous. This is definitely the game with the largest audience since he participated in the Premier League.Halilson next to him was even a little nervous and speechless, while Lescott, who was of the same age, was almost unaffected. It seems that the head coach made Lescoll start and let him play as a substitute. .

Following the referee's signal, the players entered the field one after another, and the shouts from the stands became more enthusiastic.

"Beep...", under the expectation of all the fans, the referee Boll blew a long whistle, announcing the start of the game.

(End of this chapter)