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Chapter 121 Returning to the team (6k+ begging for subscription!)

The champion coach Portuguese Mourinho has only been in charge of Meazza for two months. With the full cooperation of the club, some adjustments have been made to the team's lineup.

In addition to the preemptive introduction of last season's Serie A golden boot Zhu Hantao, he also spent 460 million euros to bring Mourinho's fellow Portuguese from Porto, the talented winger Quaresma. I don't know what kind of performance he can perform when he comes to Inter Milan as the Serie A champion this summer.

Of course, the signings have not been settled for the time being, and the two sides finally reached an agreement after talking about the start of the season.

Others include the Ghanaian midfielder Muntari, who was introduced from Portsmouth in the Premier League for 400 million euros, the Brazilian flying wing Mancini bought from rival Roma for 300 million, the Chilean midfielder Luis Jimenez who had been loaned to the team for 100 million, and the relatively important signings such as Argentine striker Crespo.

Seeing these transactions, Zhu Hantao was a little bit agitated. Why did he seem to be buying midfielders? Don’t you think there are too many offensive players? Even if the 08-09 season starts soon, Inter Milan will go hand in hand in both Serie A and the Champions League. They need some players in rotation, but so many people only have so many places to play, can they grab them?

Compared with the large-scale signings, Inter Milan's transfer in this transfer window is a bit vain. The only large transfer fee is the young Portuguese midfielder Pele as part of Quaresma's transfer to Inter Milan. Returning to Portugal, the transfer fee of 600 million euros is worth it.

The rest, such as Recoba and Adriano, are mostly Nerazzurris who left on free transfers. The generous Moratti directly let the players' contracts expire and left on free transfers... Fuck, in fact, this is also a kind of imperfect management of the team system, which should not happen in modern big clubs.

A healthy and benign operation has both entry and exit. It should not require the boss to invest heavily to maintain normal operation.

After Zhu Hantao returned to Italy, after thinking about it, he went back to Turin first, and went to Zhu's restaurant to meet his parents who hadn't seen each other for more than two months.

Although before leaving, she managed to teach Ms. Lin Xiuyan to use her home computer to video with herself, but it was always inconvenient because of the six-hour time difference, and Zhu Hantao had to train and compete, and Zhu Zeyu and Lin Xiuyan were also busy with things in the store, so they didn't have a few video calls.

This was the first time that the proprietress hadn't seen her son for such a long time in more than ten years. Ms. Lin Xiuyan, who was busy behind the cashier, suddenly saw Zhu Hantao who pushed the door and entered, and she froze there.

"Mom, I'm back," Zhu Hantao greeted his mother with a smile a second ago, but suddenly saw his mother crying, and asked nervously, "Mom, what's the matter, shouldn't you be happy to see me back?"

"Happy! Mom is just happy!" Lin Xiuyan lowered her head and wiped her tears, "It means your father is too hearty, you are only 17 years old, he dares to let you go all the way to China and Italy, and he is not afraid that something will happen to you on the way. I am so worried about you. If I knew it, I would go back to China with you. I will leave this store alone and let your father look at it alone."

By the way, Zhu Hantao has already passed his seventeenth birthday, and has grown into a 17-year-old adult, not the 16-year-old kid he was last year.

"Mom, it's okay. I'm fine. What can happen? I'm such an adult." Zhu Hantao scratched his head embarrassingly. He didn't think of himself as a teenager, but he was still a child in front of his mother.

"Son, can you stay at home for a few days this time, mom misses you so much."

"Um, I'm just here to see you, and then I'll go back and pack up. Actually, I don't seem to have any luggage to bring, and I'm about to leave for Milan to join the team."

"Ah? Are you leaving soon? In such a hurry? Can't you stay at home for a few more days?"

"Mom! It's too late for me! I didn't have time to participate in the pre-season training for the Olympic team. Now I have to return to the team to participate in the team's joint training. Otherwise, I don't know when I will start the new season."

"My son is back?" Old Zhu who got the news hurriedly ran out of the kitchen. Dad still missed his son very much, and he didn't care as much as he had shown on the surface before.

"Our son can't stay at home for a day, and he is leaving soon." Mom said with a slight complaint.

"Damn, man, career is the most important thing. We parents can't hold our son back. Xiaotao is very reassuring, and he will definitely take care of himself." Zhu Zeyu comforted his wife first, then turned to Zhu Hantao and said, "Yes, son."

"Hey, Dad, Mom! You don't have to worry about me, I can take care of myself, and the club has been arranged, so you can relax. Call when you are free, and I will come back to see you when you are on vacation. It's not far away."

How can a good man stay at home all the time? The 17-year-old Zhu Hantao also left his comfort zone and ventured outside. Without stopping, he rushed to Inter Milan’s Pinettina base in the small town of Appiano Gentile without stopping.

I haven’t been there all the time, in front of the NO.17 wardrobe with my name hanging in the dressing room, there are some sundries that I don’t know whose name is piled up. Is this a deliberate warning to myself or is it just because I don’t have a place to put my things here?

It can't be blamed on Zhu Hantao's overthinking. Aren't these giants usually have some open and secret intrigues that cannot be known to outsiders? The stories in the locker room of some teams can be filmed in several dog blood TV dramas.

"You still know when you come back, I almost forgot that there is a player like you in the team." Mourinho looked at Zhu Hantao who had just come back to report to him with a serious face.

"Uh...head coach, I..." Zhu Hantao was a little nervous watching Mourinho like this, much more nervous than having him play in an important game.

"Hahahaha! I'm kidding you!" Mourinho laughed, making Zhu Hantao look stupid. This is also because Zhu Hantao is not familiar with him. If you get to know him better, you will know that Mourinho is a person who is usually happy to joke and mingle with the players, but in football, he is very serious at work.

"Don't be nervous. I know you played in the Olympics and played well. The most important thing now is to return to the team immediately. You don't even recognize your teammates, do you? Do you want me to help you?" Mu Niao patted Zhu Hantao on the back.

"Thank you coach, but no need, I have acquaintances." A figure flashed in Zhu Hantao's mind, "You come to Inter Milan, I will cover you." At that time, the man said to himself so confidently, wondering if he could do what he said.

"Oh? Who is it? Zlatan? I heard that he has a good relationship with you. That's fine. Also, don't call me the coach, call me the boss. You can go directly to Rui, and he will give you a training plan for the next period of time according to your situation." After speaking, Mourinho lowered his head and continued to study the information at hand.

"Okay, I get it, teach...the boss!" Zhu Hantao gently closed the door of the head coach's office, and walked to the training ground with a sigh of relief.

The head coach of the Italian team is really just the head coach. Generally, he is only responsible for the team's training, tactical arrangements, commanding the game, etc., which are directly related to the game.

This is different from the Premier League. Regardless of the future situation, in the Premier League at this time, famous coaches such as Ferguson and Wenger are not just coaches in the club, but managers. This is also the difference between a manager and a coach that is often said.

When I arrived at the training ground, Ibrahimovic greeted Zhu Hantao, "Zhu! You are here. I have been waiting for you for a long time!"

What happened to this strange speech? Still in front of so many people, Zhu Hantao had the urge to cover his face for a while, but he could only respond with a silly smile, "Zlatan, long time no see."

In fact, they have been communicating intermittently through text messages. Ibrahimovic also asked when Zhu Hantao will return to the team, and like Raiola, he was puzzled as to why Zhu Hantao would miss the most important pre-season training of the newly joined team and go to the Olympics.

Hey, Zhu Hantao also saw that Balotelli was also training with the first team. Was it because he was left in the first team by Coach Mourinho?Oh yes, look at my memory, I was promoted to the first team by Mancini last season.

Having no time to say hello to Bashen, Zhu Hantao went straight to Faria, who is currently in charge of physical training for the Inter Milan team, and he is also a very trusted assistant of Mourinho.

Because Zhu Hantao played in the Olympic Games, it actually had a very bad impact on his physical reserves. Now that the next season is about to start, time is running out, and he is considering whether to spend points to buy personal energy potions or something. Anyway, he completed the season tasks at the end of last season and accumulated a lot of points.

After a series of tests and inspections, Zhu Hantao looked at coach Faria who was still studying various unknown data. He had only one thought, what the hell is it called a professional!
"Don't worry, there are still a few tests. After all of them are over, I will formulate a physical training manual for you according to your physical condition. In the next period of time, you may have to follow this special training plan for physical reserve. This is also to enable you to play games in a better state in the season that will start soon."

Zhu Hantao just nodded in bewilderment, "I understand." That's not only for professionals, I can practice as you arrange.

"Phew," it was finally all over, Zhu Hantao hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help asking: "Coach, when can I participate in the joint training, practice with my teammates and play the training match or something?"

Only then did Faria leave the stack of data in his hand, and looked up at Zhu Hantao with a smile, "Are you in a hurry? Who made you return to the team so late? Jose was very angry before and complained to us a lot."

"Ah? This..."

"Don't worry, take your time, let me help you make a training plan first, this is the most important thing."

I really didn't expect to spend the first day of returning to the team like this. Zhu Hantao originally thought that he would greet his teammates one by one in a friendly and lively manner, and then he could smoothly join the team's joint training.

Then, in the internal training game, with his outstanding performance, he scored crazy goals and stunned his teammates. At the same time, he gained the trust of the coaching staff and won a starting position.

However, who would have known that things did not develop in the direction he expected at all. In the end of the day, he was stared at by Coach Faria himself for individual training.

The first is acceleration running, variable speed running, long-distance jogging and other training. The cardiopulmonary function and muscle anti-fatigue ability that can be exercised determine how long Zhu Hantao can persist on the field and maintain full physical strength.

There are also exercises for certain muscle groups, such as sit-ups, push-ups, and single-leg squats, which can not only improve physical fitness, but also reduce the chance of spasms and prevent injuries.

Although equipped with [comfortable underwear] Zhu Hantao's stamina attribute has reached 15 points, which is normally enough to cope with the exhaustion of the top league level, and he can persist in a week of double matches, but he was vomited by Faria today.

Zhu Hantao thought that this would allow coach Faria to reduce his training load, but he didn't expect that the other party just said, "Tsk tsk, the physical level is a little worse than I judged, young man is not good, and needs to be strengthened." Then he wrote and drew something in his small notebook.

Zhu Hantao:? ? ?Are you a devil?
All right, he is one of the best fitness coaches in the entire football world, so Faria asked Zhu Hantao to train Zhu Hantao, and he could only do it obediently. After all, he really didn't know much about this aspect, so he must choose to trust his professionalism.

Rui Faria's early experience is similar to that of Mourinho. He does not have a bright professional football experience, but belongs to a typical academic coach.

Faria, a sports science graduate from the University of Porto, met Mourinho by chance.The young Faria came to the Barcelona club in order to complete his university thesis "Efficient Football", where he met Mourinho-the madman was an assistant coach at Barcelona at that time.

The story of Faria, a student in his early 20s, and Mourinho began.At that time, Mourinho was in his early 30s and Faria was just over [-]. The two young people had similar interests and soon got together.

Mourinho admires Faria, who is young and promising, full of research spirit, passionate and dreamy. In April 2001, Mourinho coached the Portuguese team Leiria solo. Madman invited Faria as his assistant coach and physical coach.

Mourinho went from Leiria to Porto, then to Chelsea, Inter Milan, and later to Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester United, and Faria followed him all the way for 15 years.

Speaking of his loyal assistant, Mourinho gave Faria a very high evaluation: "Rui uses his theory to arm my team. He understands my intentions best and assists me in the most efficient way." Over the past 15 years, Faria has made great contributions to the team's physical management. No matter which team he coaches, he can ensure that players are healthy and less injured throughout the season.

Back at Inter Milan's training base, Zhu Hantao was drenched in sweat. The weather in Italy in August was so hot that such high-intensity training would be too much for Zhu Hantao, even if he was young and energetic.

"Okay, let's stop here today and continue tomorrow morning. I heard that you used to like to practice extra when you were in Turin. Stop now and just listen to my arrangement, otherwise you will be easily injured."

The voice of Faria announcing the end of the training seemed to be the sound of heaven, "Also, I asked the club's nutritionist to formulate a special nutritious meal for your condition. You can eat it on time, and don't eat it by yourself."

Zhu Hantao breathed a sigh of relief and immediately collapsed on the turf. Even if you don't tell me, it's impossible for me to practice more, okay? If you want to practice more, you need to have physical strength and be able to move.

Also, I would eat in the club cafeteria every day. I don't want to eat messy and unhealthy food outside or go back to make food by myself after a day of training.

"Don't lie down, get up quickly. You can stretch yourself first, and I'll get someone to give you a massage to relax your muscles and relieve fatigue." Seeing Zhu Hantao lying on the ground just after finishing the last set of high-intensity training, Faria said to him very sternly.

Anyone with a little common sense knows that it is a very wrong behavior not to lie down immediately after strenuous exercise, doesn't Zhu Hantao know?In fact, he knew, but he was really too tired, the kind of fatigue that could not speak.

The correct way to do it after each exercise is to adjust the breathing rhythm and do some low-calorie activities, such as walking slowly, doing a few relaxation gymnastics, or simply taking a deep breath, so as to promote the blood of the limbs to return to the heart, so as to speed up the recovery of physical fitness and eliminate fatigue.When you are really weak, you can also ask your companions to help you walk.

Unfortunately, Zhu Hantao could only barely get up, and soon after that, Zhu Hantao enjoyed a professional massage for the first time. After a simple massage to relax his muscles, his body seemed to be much more comfortable and relaxed. It cannot be said that he did not feel tired at all, but in fact he was not that tired.

This is the advantage of a big club. Not only are the facilities complete and advanced, but the staff are also professional everywhere, just one word, in place!
While enjoying the masseur's massage comfortably, Zhu Hantao's little friend Balotelli also came, and he was enjoying the same service as Zhu Hantao next door.

Since Zhu Hantao was trained alone by Faria, he finished much later than others. Most of his teammates had already finished training and went home. Ibrahimovic came over to say hello to him before leaving, but Zhu Hantao was almost tired and paralyzed.

Ibrahimovic didn't care either. Originally, he was thinking of treating Zhu Hantao to a meal on the first day he returned to the team, but at that time, seeing Zhu Hantao's appearance, he probably didn't have any appetite. Anyway, he is a teammate, and there will be many opportunities to get along in the future. Let's talk about it next time.

That is to say, Bashen definitely waited here on purpose for Zhu Hantao and did not leave until now. Zhu Hantao, who was tired and dizzy, must have not noticed this.

Lying on the massage table, the masseur was relaxing Zhu Hantao's thighs. Zhu Hantao was about to moan out of comfort, when he turned his head and saw a black man smiling silly at him with his big white teeth showing.

Zhu Hantao:? ? ?
"Mario? What a coincidence, you haven't left yet." Zhu Hantao greeted this current teammate who was still an acquaintance friendly.

Balotelli just looked at Zhu Hantao with a smirk and didn't speak.

Zhu Hantao:? ? ?
Are you a dummy? "From today, we are teammates. You are more familiar with me here. Please take care of me in the future."

Bashen didn't answer, but smiled even brighter.

Originally, if it was a normal situation, a giant team like Inter Milan has produced a talented player. From the youth team to the first team, it should be supported by the fans and the teammates are friendly.

But the problem is that Balotelli is a black man. Balotelli, who just turned 8, even got his Italian citizenship a few days ago, on August 13. He has suffered from racial discrimination since he was a child.

So he was not so happy in the Inter Milan team, especially Mancini, who was like his own son, left. Compared with Mancini's fatherly behavior, Mourinho is more like a strict father.

At this time, a good friend joined the team and became his teammate, which made Balotelli very happy. Of course, this good friend was only Balotelli's unilateral opinion.

Zhu Hantao was naturally confused, "But after becoming teammates, we will compete for the same position, so don't let me leave you behind."

When Balotelli heard this, he put away the smile that made Zhu Hantao's scalp tingle, and said in a low voice, "I will not lose to you."

"Then you have to work hard, I am very strong, and I think you will soon see how serious and hard I am about football."

"I will not lose to you." Bashen repeated.

Zhu Hantao resisted the urge to roll his eyes and cover his head. Could it be that he is really stupid?He thought so.

"Then let's cheer together and compete on the court."

"Okay." Balotelli grinned again, revealing his big white teeth, oh, maybe the teeth are not particularly white, but they formed a stark contrast with his dark skin and looked very white.

"Coach Faria is really a devil, have you guys experienced this kind of physical training before?"

"Before you returned to the team, we have basically completed our physical reserves, but since we have more time than you, it seems that we don't suffer as much as you. Now we take it for a run every day, and then we have normal physical training and ball skills training."

"So...it's my own fault. Hey, Mario, don't tell me, I'm going to say that Coach Ria is a devil behind my back." Zhu Hantao slipped the tongue inadvertently.

"Don't worry, I won't say anything." Bashen agreed with a smile showing his big white teeth.

Why does it look so unreliable, it feels hard to make people feel at ease, Zhu Hantao regrets it a bit.

(End of this chapter)