Football: Starting from the Ronaldo Template

Chapter 344: The second round of the Asian qualifiers (contains content about the Chinese national football team, please subscribe carefully if you mind)
"Brother Chu, I passed the trial training with Antwerp earlier. I have performed well as a substitute in the last two rounds. The coach has promised me that I will be the starter next game."

"Also, Sheffield United contacted me and said they would consider bringing me in once I got my work permit."

Zhu Chenjie said excitedly.

Although he feels that Antwerp is not as good as Shenhua, it can receive more attention outside.

What's more, the Belgian First Division is more competitive than the Chinese Super League, and young players often use it as a springboard to enter the top five leagues.

That year, Dong Fangzhuo was loaned to Antwerp and became the team's top scorer that summer.

"The Belgian League is considered a second-tier league in Europe. How does it feel to play there?"

Chu Feng asked with a smile.

"Hey, you know what, there are so many monsters over there."

Zhu Chenjie was both distressed and excited.

He is already one of the most talented central defenders of the younger generation in the country.

But there is really no number there.

In other words, the competition in Antwerp is not fierce. If it were teams like Brugge or Standard Liege, they probably wouldn't even be able to make the roster.

"Don't be impatient. You are still young. Take it step by step."

Chu Feng said a few words to comfort him.

"By the way, are you coming back from playing in the Maldives?"

Wei Shihao was not shy at all, and approached and said casually: "Isn't that just killing a chicken with a butcher knife?"

"I don't have much to do at the club, so I came here to score some goals for the national team."

Chu Feng made a joke.

The domestic football atmosphere is just beginning to take shape, and a victory of sufficient magnitude is needed to stimulate further development of the football market.

Although the Maldives is relatively weak, it has no good opponents.

"Fuck! You're the UEFA Player of the Year, and you're here to compete with us for the starting position and score goals!"

Wei Shihao curled his lips.

"Chu Feng, did you bring back the trophy?"

Wu Lei rubbed his hands.

He has won many domestic awards, but no European awards.

then.

Everyone watched Chu Feng take out the tightly wrapped trophy from the suitcase.

“It’s a lot of weight!”

“It’s just that the shape is a bit ugly!”

"When will I be able to win this award? Will I have another chance in this lifetime?"

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Everyone couldn't put it down and watched it with envy that was beyond words.

“Probably the Asian Footballer of the Year for the next fifteen years.”

Zhu Chenjie took the trophy carefully.

“Now the award is split into two.”

Zheng Zhi explained: "One is the best football player in Asia, and the other is the best overseas football player. Son Heung-min won the latter in the past two years, but he definitely won't have the chance to win three consecutive titles."

Chu Feng doesn't care much about this award.

To be honest, he may not have time to go to the scene.

Because this year's AFC annual awards ceremony and the Golden Globe Awards ceremony coincide with each other.

"We're going to play a friendly match with Evergrande in three days, right?"

Chu Feng asked about the schedule.

"Yes, the Chinese Super League postponed one round for the national team competition, so it was a good opportunity for us to have a match with Evergrande's reserve team to get back on track."

Wei Shihao explained.

"By the way, did you guys not fall behind in your physical training?"

Chu Feng raised his eyebrows.

"Don't mention it. The club and the national team are communicating with each other very well. You can't escape the daily training even if you want to."

Wei Shihao rubbed his slightly sore thigh.

In fact, he was not complaining about the physical training, but he was used to speaking in this way.

It really depends on the fighting spirit of the national team members.

Wei Shihao should be ranked at the top.

"Lippi's coaching staff also conducts regular inspections and pays attention to the game data of each player. Haven't you noticed that many faces are missing?"

Zhu Chenjie covered his mouth and whispered.

Chu Feng was doing very well outside, and the national team also changed accordingly.

Not only are there supervisory teams sent from above, but there are also civilian football inspectors, such as the one who returns the money.

He is a real supervisor!

With support from many parties, Lippi also began to clean out the parasites in the national team.

Everything is based on data and results.

Not only that, young players are promoted and planned players are reused.

For example, Guangzhou Evergrande's Jiang Guangtai, Li Ke, Elkeson and others were selected for the current national team roster.

"Hello!"

Jiang Guangtai extended his hand in a friendly manner.

He previously played for Everton and Sunderland and understands how fierce the competition in the Premier League is.

That's why I admire Chu Feng for his current achievements.

Besides, he is a product of Everton's youth training.

What is the relationship between Everton and Manchester United?
"Hello."

Chu Feng held those strong hands.

He has watched Jiang Guangtai's game videos and found that this central defender is of a very high level.

Not only does he have mastered basic skills such as passing, receiving and running, but his physical fitness and defensive abilities are also among the best in the national team.

Of course, except that my footwork is too rough.

But he still has the skills of Maguire or Stones, and is probably still playing for a mid-to-lower-level Premier League team.

The next few days.

Training, running-in, training.
The national team became full of vitality again because of Chu Feng's arrival.

Especially several young players who have just been promoted.

As the saying goes: near Zhu is red, near ink is black.

In the past, it was difficult to stay out of the mud in that big dye vat.

Now seeing that Chu Feng, whose net worth is over 200 million euros, is still training exactly as planned, they naturally cannot afford to be lazy.

2019 9 Month 5 Day.

The Chinese national team played against Evergrande reserve team.

In fact, this game can also be regarded as a teaching match, because there are many U18 national youth players in the Evergrande reserve team.

They will play for the national team in the East Asian Cup in December.

In fact, Lippi also asked Chu Feng if he wanted to come back to play in the East Asian Cup, but Chu Feng felt that the value was not high, compared to teams like Japan, South Korea, or even the top three teams.

There's no point in him coming back.

Besides, that period happened to be the Christmas schedule, so Manchester United would definitely not let him go.

It is better to finish the league and Champions League well and focus on the U23 Asian Cup.

Fight for a direct entry to the Olympics.

"The two forwards, Elkeson and Wu Lei, both have great impact."

Lippi adjusted his silver glasses and said, "Let Chu Feng play as the core of the midfield in a 4-4-2 formation. He can not only connect the midfield and backcourt, but also threaten the opponent's goal when the two forwards are pulling for space."

He suddenly thought of the former AC Milan.

At that time, Pirlo was the absolute core of the team and was protected by Gattuso, Ambrosini and others, giving him absolute space to handle the ball.

Of course, the situations of the two teams and two people are different.

Chu Feng's physical fitness is much stronger. He can hold the ball when facing multiple people surrounding him, and can even take the ball out safely.

This transforms individual advantages into overall advantages.

"This 442 set may be our best weapon for the World Cup."

Lippi muttered to himself.

There was not much pressure when playing against Evergrande's reserve team, and the Chinese team quickly took control of the tempo of the game.

"here!"

Elkeson made a back-triangle pass from the bottom, and Chu Feng hit a signature inner arc ball in the left area of ​​the penalty area.

The Evergrande reserve team goalkeeper didn't even touch the shadow of the football.

“The suppression is too strong!”

Wei Shihao off the court couldn't help but sigh as he saw two or three opponents surrounding Chu Feng but were unable to steal the ball away from him.

"Chu Feng was able to implement his tactical intentions very well, so it seemed that he was suppressing the situation."

Zheng Zhi echoed: "Now the national team really has hope."

finally.

The Chinese team beat Evergrande reserve team 8:0.

After the game, the group of U18 players surrounded Chu Feng. They signed autographs and took photos.
Now Chu Feng is not only the idol of the young players, but also the person who recommends them to study abroad.

Zheng Zhi in the distance smacked his lips.

If we wait another 10 years for these guys to retire, won’t the national team be filled with Chu Feng’s little fans?

This is what a real "ball tyrant" is.

But he thinks this is fine.

Because he felt that Chu Feng was truly committed to Chinese football.

Otherwise, why would people with a fortune of over 100 million not enjoy life and engage in thankless youth training?
And those letters of recommendation and so on.

Although they are all Chu Feng’s connections, they are often more valuable than money.
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Shifting stars.

9 month 10 day.

National Stadium in Male, the capital of Maldives.

The name is quite domineering.

But Male is just a small island with an area of ​​less than two square kilometers.

The population is dense, the streets are narrow and very crowded.

The sea view here is not as good as other islands.

Therefore, tourists who come to the Maldives for vacation will not regard this place as a serious tourist attraction, and most of them only regard it as a transit station.

The so-called national stadium is also simple, with its outer wall close to the city streets, and even a big kick can kick the ball to the bar opposite.

The stands are covered with steel pipe frames and color-coated steel plates, with rows of electric fans hanging on them, which is somewhat similar to domestic vegetable markets.

But today the National Stadium in Male was bustling with activity.

Nearly 1200 Chinese fans arrived early, wearing bright red jerseys with miniature versions of the national flag painted on their cheeks with watercolors.

"Look, it's Xiao Chu, he's more handsome than on TV!"

"Can we take a photo together?!"

"China team, come on!"

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The bus with the national team's logo is parked at Gate 3 of the National Stadium.

With the warm welcome of Chinese fans.

Everyone walked into the stadium waving goodbye, and Chu Feng stayed to be interviewed.

"Chu Feng, regarding today's game, are you confident that you can win?"

The CCTV reporter handed over the microphone.

"Of course, this game is the first regular game for the Chinese team after the replacement of old and new players and the planning of players."

"So we need to use a victory to prove that Chinese football is not as bad as everyone imagines."

"Also, we hope to use this good start to bring good luck to Chinese football."

Chu Feng said with a smile.

"What do you want to say to the Chinese fans who have come from afar?"

The reporter asked again.

"First of all, I would like to thank the fans for their support. I don't have too many words to say, but I will definitely not let you down."

Chu Feng waved to the fans and then walked into the stadium.

The changing rooms are similar to bathhouses from the last century.

It’s not that I look down on the Maldives, on the contrary, the football atmosphere there is very good.

Ali Ashfaq, who appears on the Maldives' five-dollar bill, is based on the best professional football player in the Maldives.

Besides, football sometimes has nothing to do with equipment or gear.

Football stars who came from slums in Africa, Brazil and other countries.

When I was a kid, I played football barefoot.

"Set up the stage, set up the stage!"

"Good evening, dear audience friends!"

"Now we are broadcasting live for you the second round of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, the Asian top 40 qualifiers!"

"Maldives team plays against China at home."

"The team wearing red jerseys is Maldives. They lined up in a 3-6-1 formation, which was also the most used lineup."

"The Chinese team is wearing white away jerseys. Lippi has deployed a 4-4-2 formation."

"Goalkeeper: Yan Junling!"

"Defenders: Wang Gang, Zhang Linpeng, Jiang Guangtai, Li Lei!"

"Midfield: Hao Junmin, Wu Xi, Chu Feng, Chi Zhongguo!"

"Forwards: Elkeson, Wu Lei!"

"Xiao Chu was arranged by Lippi to play in the midfield. I wonder what effect it will have?"

"By the way, Lippi once used 442 to defeat Syria. I think it is still worth looking forward to."

The camera returns to the green field.

The Chinese team's tactics are very simple and can be understood at a glance.

High altitude bombing.

In fact, the physical fitness of Chinese players is quite good in Asia.

Instead of sticking to high-end tactics such as passing and controlling, single defensive midfielder, etc.

It’s better to keep it simple.

Shortly after the start of the game, Chi Zhongguo broke through on the wing and made a cross.

Chu Feng took advantage of the momentum of the forward charge to leap up and head the football.

Wait until Maldives goalkeeper Mohammed reacted.

The football was lying quietly in the goal, motionless.

"what?!"

He Wei took a deep breath and said, "Dear viewers, if you just turned on the TV, you would have missed Chu Feng's goal."

"Yes, it's that fast."

"Has anyone broken the fastest World Cup goal record? Oh, unfortunately, the fastest was Benteke's 8.1 seconds, and Chu Feng took 13.6 seconds."

Chinese fans were also a little confused, as happiness really came too suddenly.

next moment.

They burst into loud cheers.

The Maldives fans could only applaud helplessly. Although it was their own goal that was breached, the goal was indeed worthy of praise.

After scoring the goal, Chu Feng and Chi Zhongguo high-fived to celebrate.

'I never thought that one day I would be able to assist a Ballon d'Or-level player.'

Chi Zhongguo was a little excited.

He has a nickname - Chinese Kante.

Small in stature, active in running, and fierce in fighting.
Why did Lippi let him start?

It is precisely because of his "indestructible" attribute.

Moreover, his average steals per game and average interceptions per game are ranked third and second in the same position in the Chinese Super League respectively.

You have to know how difficult it is to achieve such data in the Chinese Super League, which has world-class midfielders such as Fellaini and Paulinho.

"Lippi is very experienced in adjusting tactics."

"The tallest player in the Maldives is around 1.8 meters tall, and most players are under 1.75 meters tall, so the high-altitude bombing tactic is very effective."

"The Chinese team organized an attack again!"

"Beautiful! Xiao Chu picked the ball out from the crowd and sent a long pass over the top!"

"Wu Lei's single attack!"

"Is there a goal here? The Maldives goalkeeper tripped Wu Lei!"

"The referee awards a penalty!"

"Only 2 minutes and 54 seconds had passed since the Chinese team's last goal!"

He Wei was deeply moved.

Wu Lei handed the ball to Chu Feng, blinked and said, "It's not that I missed the chance to score, I created this penalty just for you."

"Don't worry, it won't fly away!"

Chu Feng took the football.

He feels that after the national team eliminated the tumor, the overall atmosphere is actually quite good.

We all work together and move in the same direction.

Beep! ! ! ——

As the referee blew the whistle, Chu Feng ran up and shot!
A powerful shot hit the top left corner of the goal.

This is the embodiment of self-confidence.

Even though Muhammad judged the direction correctly, he still couldn't prevent the goal from happening.

The cheers from the Chinese fans at the scene became louder and louder.

Maldivian fans have also completely calmed down, because they want to watch the game of players at the Ballon d'Or level.

Wouldn't it cost a few hundred Euros?

So just appreciate it, you can't beat it anyway.

(End of this chapter)