Midfielder

Chapter 15 Two Madmen

Let a 15-year-old kid prepare to play in the game? Such a decision is probably no different from suicide in the eyes of those assistant coaches, because this decision seems too crazy, more like a gamble with no chance of winning, and it is the kind of gamble for the sake of gambling.

Yes, the black-haired kid can indeed show amazing abilities during training, but this is not a training ground, this is the Portuguese Super League. The players standing on the field are all professional players, and the 22 people are a few years older than him and very strong.

Who dares to guarantee that Lin Yi's seemingly thin body can support the fierce confrontation on the field? Even Edward dare not make this guarantee now, after all, this is a real professional arena, and no one dares to guarantee that Lin Yi can really play his training level.

Now no one thinks that Lin Yi can really play a role in such a game. If Benfica is leading now, then no one will be so opposed to Lin Yi playing. You know, Benfica is still facing a 0:1 deficit at home! This behavior is undoubtedly a provocation to the fans.

No one may know what Mourinho is thinking at this time when he sends a youth team player who is so new that he can't be any newer.

Because no one would think that this is a normal person's idea. The only explanation is that the guy has gone crazy. The pressure of the game made him lose his correct judgment ability. This game may be an irreparable defeat. If he loses, no one can predict the consequences.

Maybe it is a luxury for the members of the coaching staff to walk out of the Stadium of Light alive. The tens of thousands of fans in the entire Stadium of Light will definitely kill them. If they lose the game in a way that is almost like a game, I am afraid that no one can save Mourinho.

Now some people may have considered whether to run away in advance or to make up a personal accident insurance at this time. Damn, this is really a crazy move. These assistant coaches can only pray that the guy will take back his decision just now.

When Andre and his assistant coaches tried to make Mourinho sober, the guy had already raised his hand to all the members of the coaching staff. He used this gesture to tell these assistants that he had considered everything that had just happened very clearly and not to say anything at this time.

Because he has decided to do so. He and Lin Yi have already said that he will definitely give the black-haired kid 30 minutes in the second half.

It is unknown how much effect the words just said in the locker room will have. Mourinho is not sure whether it will make those guys sober up. But he has decided now that even if he loses this game, he will play all the cards he can play and leave no regrets.

If this is his last game as coach of Benfica, then it is better to let all his ideas get a chance to practice in this game. The little guy is the last adjustment Mourinho has to make now. Even if he loses, it doesn't matter.

Lin Yi, the little guy, definitely has the ability to make fans crazy. Mourinho will never doubt this. He even firmly believes that the kid can succeed in the football circle in the future. Because from the moment he saw the kid playing on the field, he knew the value of the little guy.

But no one can guarantee that others will evaluate the little guy in the same way. Look at the reporters around the stadium who are ready to see how he fails. As long as he leaves the position of coach, the little guy will definitely be regarded as the next target to be attacked by them.

The best result is that the kid is thrown back to the youth team. As for when he will return to the adult team, it depends on his luck. The worst result is that he must leave Benfica forever like himself and become the scapegoat for this failure.

If this is his last game in Benfica, it doesn't matter whether it is a bigger gamble. Instead of trusting those guys who have lost their courage, why not choose to trust a little guy with more fighting spirit.

At least when he just told the kid to get ready to play, the little guy's eyes were full of excitement, not fear. That look contained more of an expectation, like a beast about to be released from the cage, the kid was already eager to try.

Mourinho believed in his own vision. The kid was definitely not a soft egg. Since even the little guy was not afraid to go to the field to fight, what else should he worry about? Anyway, he has reached the most dangerous edge of his coaching career, so there is nothing to be afraid of.

A head coach position or the opposition of the entire stadium? These things are hanging over his head like the sword of Damocles. The boos in the Stadium of Light were loud enough. Mourinho couldn't imagine how bad things would get.

Since he was already so passive, what worse could happen?

If God chooses to let him get out of here, then let the little guy go up and play a game of only 30 minutes, which will be his last madness in Benfica. When the scolding can't be more intense, all he can choose is to ignore all obstacles. This round, he's betting on it!

"30 minutes, this is my promise to the little guy. I would rather believe my own eyes than put my hope on people without courage. Don't persuade me anymore. If I lose the game today, I will automatically choose to leave here, and I will take all the responsibility."

Mourinho was not trying to convince his assistant coaches. He was telling them in this way that he had already decided that he was willing to lose this time. The price was just that he would be fired. He could still bear such a blow.

Few people knew what happened outside the locker room. All the Benfica players were in this independent and quiet space, thinking about what their head coach had just said. The guy didn't curse loudly or accuse them, but every word pierced their hearts.

No one really wanted to accept failure. In the past 45 minutes, they really didn't know what they were doing on the court. They lived in a daze for 45 minutes. Now may be the time to cheer up.

At least, as that guy said, don't let your home fans start to give up Benfica. Redemption still depends on your own feet. Don't wait for the overwhelming scolding to drown yourself. No one likes to see the fans who support you turn against you.

All this may not be for the guy to have a chance to stay here. Even if it is for their own future, they must win.

If Benfica encounters a failed season, then no matter which head coach is replaced, the entire team's personnel structure will face a major adjustment. In the end, they are still unlucky, and everyone understands this.

A new emperor has a new minister, and he is always suitable for any business. No one likes to use a group of losers. These people are very clear about this.

Leaving Benfica? That would definitely be a disaster. There are not many teams in Portugal that can offer them such high salaries like Benfica. Even for themselves, they must get this damn game back to the rhythm of Benfica, they must!

Maybe what Mourinho said in the locker room worked, or maybe those players already understood what they should do. After the start of the second half, Benfica seemed to have changed a team and began to press forward frantically.

No matter which position they started to fight with their opponents, even the forwards began to force the opponent's defenders in the frontcourt. The fierce offensive momentum of Ferreira's team in the first half was now completely suppressed. Facing the crazy Benfica, they could only desperately defend passively.

Whether in terms of overall strength or fame, Benfica is much better than Ferreira. What they lack is not talent, but courage.

If they hadn't messed things up so badly, no one would have believed that they would be so embarrassed by a mid-level team. The ruthless Benfica team is still terrifying after all, but their attack has not yet achieved a good effect.

The team began to control the offensive rhythm on the field, and the suppression on the field made the voices of cheering for Benfica sound again in the Stadium of Light.

All Benfica supporters are just angry at their lack of struggle, but asking them to give up their favorite team is not only a disaster for Benfica, but also for those fans.

Such crazy pressing has kept Ferreira's defense in a precarious situation. It's not that they don't want to attack, but the relaxed environment in the first half is gone. Now they have no chance to pass the ball smoothly except for desperate defense.

Facing a group of guys who are as fierce as wolves and tigers, the Ferreira team felt afraid, but God has not yet given luck back to the Benfica team.

Their forwards' two shots both brushed the door frame and flew out of the bottom line, and these were long shots from the outside. The chance to enter the penalty area has never been out of the line, and the problem of lack of core in the midfield is obvious throughout the time. No one can send a fatal pass at the critical moment.

Relying only on a brave spirit to fight, it will not last long after all. Mourinho has made two consecutive substitutions on the sidelines. He strengthened the offensive power on the wing. Since no one can penetrate the middle, it is better to install two wings on the wing to let the team's offense fly first.

Even if Benfica's full-backs have been given the right to press forward and attack by Mourinho throughout the time, as long as they can open up enough space on the wing, Mourinho believes that the opponent's central defender will make mistakes sooner or later. Under heavy pressure, someone will always collapse first.

"Press forward! Use space! Tear open their defense on the wing!" Mourinho stood on the sidelines and reminded his players loudly.

Mourinho needs his team to use such continuous attacks to break the opponent's defensive will. One time doesn't work? Then twice? Two times doesn't work? Then continue to break through until the goal of Ferreira's team is blown open by himself!

Ferreira's head coach was also not idle. Seeing Benfica's fierce offensive momentum, he had given up the idea of ​​continuing to fight with the opponent. In addition to leaving a fast forward on the field to harass, he replaced all the offensive players.

Defend! Ferreira's intention is very clear. He can't bite the bullet and continue to attack the powerful Benfica team at the opponent's home court.

If they want to keep their team's one-goal lead, they have no choice but to defend. He doesn't care whether the game is ugly or not. As long as he can get three points, he is willing to use 11 defensive players.

The 15-minute violent attack failed to knock on the door of the Ferreira team, which made Mourinho a little restless on the sidelines. Although his wing attack put a lot of pressure on the opponent at the beginning, But when Ferreira's team withdrew all its personnel to defend with all its strength, it became very difficult to pass the ball.

Ferreira's head coach seemed to know that Benfica's midfielder lacked sufficient creative ability when Simao and others were away. He just used the opportunity of substitutions to station troops on the wing and keep an eye on Benfica's wing. Assists, even if his method is simple destruction with big feet.

Change, what Benfica needs now is change! They have been attacking for 15 minutes. If they can't open up the situation, maybe when these guys are exhausted, Benfica will face a more brutal fight. Whether it is physical strength or momentum, they will no longer have the advantage.

"Lin Yi!" Mourinho shouted loudly to the warm-up players. He could no longer wait. He had to take advantage of the team's fierce attack to open up the situation. Since the opponent thought he had nothing It can change, so bet on the last move!

Lin Yi had been waiting for this voice until he almost got angry. When Mourinho shouted, Lin Yi didn't even wait for the sound to land, and he had already rushed to the coaching bench. He didn't wait for anyone to tell him what to do. He had very consciously thrown his training clothes on the bench.

"There should be more than 30 minutes left including injury time. I will do what I said. Now I need to see you prove that this choice is right with actual actions on the court. I don't want the game to end at that point. For one second, we were still lagging behind!”

Mourinho stared into Lin Yi's eyes and said that he needed this kid to bring crazy changes to the Benfica team.

"Watch my performance with your eyes wide open for these 30 minutes. I will use the score to assure you that this choice is very wise!" Lin Yi said with a grin.

These two people felt really good about themselves, but the rest of the people who saw this scene didn't feel the same way, including the fans who saw the substitutions on the sidelines. They seemed like they couldn't believe what they saw, and some people rubbed them hard. They rubbed their eyes because they were afraid of seeing the wrong thing.

But the substitution broadcast and numbers already showed that this was not a misunderstanding. At the critical moment when Benfica was still lagging behind, the guy named Mourinho used the third substitution quota again, and he substituted It turned out to be that black-haired kid!

crazy. . . Completely crazy. . . That guy named Mourinho actually sent a little guy who had never played in a formal game at this critical moment!

Perhaps at this moment, everyone in the Stadium of Light was watching this scene with their mouths wide open, except for the two parties involved. . .

These are two lunatics. . . But sometimes football needs to be crazy, right?

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