Starting with Real Madrid kicking the midfielder

Chapter 6 Facing the Future
Real Betis has not given up the idea of ​​​​introducing Li Ang. They made the last negotiation effort before the start of the season.

Not surprisingly, Real Madrid, or Mourinho, simply refused.

Maybe such a decision is not a good result for Li Ang.

After all, Rasdiala and Khedira were only temporarily injured, not dead.

After the two of them returned from injury, Li Ang's starting lineup will naturally be postponed.

But now Li Ang is not qualified to willfully refuse to cultivate his own club.

Fortunately, Mourinho is also very frank, and recently found time to talk to Li Ang again, bluntly saying that Li Ang needs to sacrifice this half of the season for Real Madrid's defensive midfielder position.

The reward he can give is that after the winter window opens, if Ras Diarra and Khedira can play for Real Madrid healthy by then.

Then Li Ang can get the support of Real Madrid to rent out to a club that suits him.

Li Ang actually had no choice, but Mourinho could give him such a verbal promise, which made him feel a lot better.

On August 8, it was basically after the last training session before the start of the new season.

Real Madrid's first-team squad assembled on the training ground as they awaited Jose Mourinho's "sentence" on their fate for the new season.

Whoever can enter the 8-man squad for the first league game against Mallorca on the evening of August 29th today is basically equivalent to gaining the initial trust of Mourinho.

The players favored during the Pellegrini period may not necessarily have the tactical status of last season in the hands of Mourinho.

And some players will lose their original tactical status, and another group of players will naturally benefit.

Of course, the superstars in the Real Madrid team, such as Ronaldo, Casillas, Ramos, Harvey Alonso and others, are not worried about their main position.

No matter how the coach changes, as long as the person taking office is not a fool, they will not be sent to the bench.

In fact it is.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Harvey Alonso, and Ramos were all named by the former Real Madrid star who is currently serving as the team's assistant coach, Mr. Karanka.

Higuain, who was selected into the starting lineup, was obviously relieved, while Benzema was slightly disappointed.

Marcelo, Arbeloa, Canales and other players who were selected for the first round of the league were all smiling.

After Casillas' name came out, all the Real Madrid players standing on the field basically turned their attention to Li Ang and Gago.

Now only the last starter remains to be announced.

Harvey Alonso and Canales occupy two of the starting three midfielders, and the remaining midfielder is basically a defensive type.

Otherwise, if Granero is played again, Xavi Alonso will have to play a single midfielder again, and the pressure on organization and defense will be too great.

After a short pause, Karanka didn't keep the suspense for too long, and quickly said the name of the last starting player.

"Lee Ang."

Gago squeezed his palm tightly, and at this moment he felt as if his heart was being squeezed tightly.

Mourinho had a calm expression on the side, signaling Karanka to announce the list of the remaining substitute players in the 18-man roster.

On the other hand, Li Ang pursed his lips tightly, with an equally calm expression—at least it seemed so on the surface.

Alonso was very satisfied with Li Ang's calmness at this time. After teaching Li Ang for ten days, he also had a preliminary understanding of Li Ang's personality characteristics.

There is a cheerful and sunny nature amidst his calmness. Li Ang must be very happy at the moment, but his precociousness made him react most appropriately.

Excitement is actually normal, but jumping off like that will inevitably annoy some players in the team.

Those with interests involved are unhappy, and those without interests are likely to feel unhappy because of it.

Pick any club in the five major leagues, and there will be several "jianghus", large and small, in the locker room.

Real Madrid, as the top giants in today's football, the situation in the locker room is naturally more complicated.

Alonso does not want to have too much interaction with Real Madrid teammates in private, largely because of this issue.

He doesn't join any faction, so these complicated disputes naturally have nothing to do with him.

Li Ang can chat with everyone in the team now, and he usually looks cheerful and likes to make friends.

Some time ago, I was able to talk to C Romacelo, and in recent days, it seems that I have often discussed defensive positioning with Ramos.

Alonso worried a little bit about him.

I'm afraid that he will lose his restraint because of his relationship with the superstars of various factions in the team.

But seeing that Li Ang is still keeping a low profile, Alonso is relieved.

He was not wrong.

After Mourinho announced the 18-man roster in Karanka, he gave a speech to encourage the players who were not selected, and then mobilized the morale of the starting players.

Before the start of the new season, the successive injuries of Real Madrid's defensive players did not only make Mourinho feel difficult.

The atmosphere of the whole team seems to have been affected a lot, and everyone is more worried about the record at the beginning of the new season.

Mourinho does not want this morale-affecting anxiety to continue on the field.

So today he had to do this mobilization, not only as an encouragement, but also as a "warning".

The health of the lineup is a fact, but the private discussion is as of today.

No matter how "difficult" the selection is for the coaching staff, as long as they are selected for the 18-man roster, they must get rid of those unnecessary distractions in their minds and prepare for Real Madrid's victory!

They are not chasing success, but they must succeed.

Because they represent Real Madrid, which is why these players wear Real Madrid jerseys.

Mourinho dislikes players who are not strong enough and want to slacken their minds first.

Even if there is a lack of people in the midfield and backcourt now, as long as there are players who lack the will to fight on the court, Mourinho will never spoil him.

And whether this "unaccustomed" is to be a substitute or directly kicked out of the 18-man squad, it is up to the players of Real Madrid to figure it out carefully.

The time soon came to the night of August 8th.

When outside public opinion is generally worried about Real Madrid's defensive problems in the new season, Real Madrid's players have already taken the bus from the hotel where they stayed to the Iberia Star Stadium.

The natural scenery on the island of Mallorca is excellent, but at this moment, few Real Madrid players still have the mind to pay attention to the scenery outside the car window.

Mourinho and assistant coach Karanka are still using the last bit of time to discuss tactics.

And Li Ang sat beside Harvey Alonso, very calm and calm. He closed his eyes and fell asleep!
I think Brother Long was in charge of Real Sociedad when he was less than 20 years old. Later, he went to Liverpool to play in the Premier League and played against various midfielders.

In 05, he personally experienced a shocking battle. He overturned Milan at halftime and successfully won the UEFA Champions League that countless players dream of.

He successfully joined Real Madrid last year and won the World Cup this summer. It can be said that he is well-informed.

But with Li Ang, Harvey Alonso refreshed his inherent understanding of young players time and time again.

"I know you are calm, but you don't have to be so calm."

It was rare to complain in his heart, Alonso looked at his big-hearted "apprentice", and shook his head with a smile.

For no reason, the worry that had been lingering in his heart seemed to be gradually dissipating.

At least, he doesn't have to worry that Li Ang's legs will be weak in the league debut game representing Real Madrid~
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After the warm-up, Li Ang returned to the visiting team's locker room with his teammates.

Ronaldo adjusted his hairstyle again in front of the mirror, and Mourinho then stood in the center of the locker room and started his passionate speech.

Li Ang actually didn't hear exactly what kind of chicken blood Mourinho played.

He just kept in mind his tactical responsibilities and the overall tactical tone of the team.

In the midst of the noisy roar, Li Ang roared twice symbolically, and then it was time to line up in the player tunnel.

"Relax, little lion, don't worry too much when you play, keep communicating with your teammates."

Casillas patted Li Ang's head affectionately and comforted him.

And the rest of the Real Madrid players also smiled and patted Li Ang's ass when they passed by, or gave him a few words of encouragement.

After all, in their eyes, Li Ang is still a 19-year-old "child", and nervousness in the first show is inevitable.

Li Ang didn't reject the kindness of his teammates either. After gesturing that he was fine, he stood behind Alonso.

Near nine o'clock in the evening, the referee team finally set off and walked out of the player tunnel first.

Li Ang took a deep breath, then stepped up and followed Alonso into the court gradually.

When the lights spread over his face, he raised his head slightly, facing the cheers mixed with boos.

Also ushered in the unknown future that belongs to him.

　Because I have to go out to do errands today, I scheduled the release time of the new book update in advance late last night. If a friend who wrote the same book hadn’t reminded me just now, I really didn’t know that Chapter 2 hadn’t been released. But too sloppy!
　　
　
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