Non-mainstream goalkeeper

April 1, Atletico Madrid training ground.

Today there are a few fewer people than usual, which is a normal phenomenon of FIFA virus.

Simeone mentioned when announcing the list of players on the field:"Godin, Savic, Jimenez will miss tomorrow's game due to some discomfort in their legs! Monsalvi, Lucas, you two will make up for it tomorrow! I emphasize again, if you feel uncomfortable, tell me immediately, we still have a Champions League match against Barcelona in the middle of the week!"

"Got it!" The players answered in unison.

"Zhang, come with me to the office!"Simony kept Zhang San.

As soon as he sat down in the office, Simony's assistant brought two cups of tea.

"Zhang, try my new favorite, Dragon Country tea! Also, congratulations on your outstanding performance in the national team.~！"

"Thank you, coach! What do you want to talk to me about? Please just tell me!"Zhang San got straight to the point.

"Ahem!"Simeone was a little embarrassed."The thing is, you performed very well in the last Champions League game! I am very satisfied. I want you to fight on two fronts, but the chairman thinks that this will cause Oblak's value to fluctuate, so..."

After understanding the situation, Zhang San frowned:"Coach, I can follow your arrangements, but I can't understand why my performance is not qualified to play in the Champions League?"

Simeone was in a dilemma: Alas, if Zhang San had come first, there would be no subsequent problems!

"We can also discuss this. If your contract renewal goes smoothly, the chairman will arrange a long-term development path for the club. If there is time, we can sit down and have a chat....See if we can reach an agreement!"

"Coach, let my agent handle this issue!" Zhang San interrupted him and the two ended the meeting.

After returning home, Zhang San called Mendes.

"Zhang, you did the right thing! Can't start in the Champions League? I really don't know what they are thinking!"Mendes was furious on the phone,"Don't worry about the contract renewal, I will take care of it! Cerezo, the old guy, wants to make another profit? I'll contact him right away!"

That night, the transfer market received news.

【Mendes secretly met with Real Madrid president Florentino, suspected to discuss the Zhang San issue!】

【Barcelona is paying close attention to Zhang San, and if they fail in the Champions League, they will pursue Zhang San with all their might!】

【Manchester City said it would pay the penalty for Zhang San!】...

Atletico Madrid President Cerezo was furious at home!

The next day, at the pre-match press conference.

Facing reporters' questions, Simeone answered questions about Zhang San:"Zhang San is our Atletico Madrid player who is not for sale. As for the penalty you mentioned, I don't know! Not playing in the Champions League is because of the plan at the beginning of the season. We have been doing this step by step throughout the season!"

Betis coach said: The team is temporarily out of the relegation zone, but it is not safe. This season our goal is to avoid relegation....After the first encounter, Castro had a unique insight into the goal guarded by Zhang San, and our players also arranged some tactics accordingly....

In the locker room, Zhang San saw the Betis coach's speech and called the players on the back line to warn them:"We must not give them the opportunity to shoot from a distance! We must keep a close eye on them!"

But it turned out that Zhang San's worries were completely unnecessary!

Atletico Madrid took the lead at the beginning of the game!

In the 10th minute, Zhang San made a free kick from the backcourt and Torres made a right-footed shot in the middle of the penalty area after offside! In the 37th minute, Torres passed Westermann on the right and made a cross pass. Griezmann made a left-foot pass or shot from the left side of the penalty area. The ball passed the attacking Adan and went into the net, 2-0!

In the 43rd minute, Correa made a diagonal pass from the left, and Juan Fran broke into the right side of the penalty area and shot with his right foot, 3-0!

In the 64th minute of the second half, Correa passed two people in the penalty area and made a selfless cross pass. Griezmann easily scored against the attacking Adan, 4-0! In the

91st minute, Griezmann made a cross pass from the left, and Thomas pushed the empty goal from the right side of the penalty area, 5-0!

This was the first time that Atletico Madrid scored more than 4 goals in a single La Liga game since the 4-0 victory over Real Madrid on February 7, 2015.

Atletico Madrid had 70% possession of the ball, Zhang San got one assist, the opponent only had 2 shots on target, and the star player Castro was injured and left the field at halftime....

In an interview after the game, Simeone happily said:"We scored in the first half of this game and didn't give the opponent any chances. The team will fully prepare for the away game against Barcelona!" Since Barcelona lost to Real Madrid in this round of national derby, Atletico Madrid regained the top spot in La Liga, and the whole team was determined to play in a few days.

Mendes proposed to negotiate with Atletico Madrid, but was rejected by Chairman Cerezo, and Zhang San was excluded from the list of this Champions League. This move caused Simeone's dissatisfaction, but Cerezo said,"I just knocked his agent!"

Zhang San also enjoyed it and accompanied Emma at home to organize her business plan.

On April 6, Atletico Madrid lost 1-2 to Camp Nou!

【Disharmony in the locker room! Atletico Madrid lost 1-2 to Barcelona!】

【Zhang San was not included in the roster. Insiders revealed that Zhang San had a conflict with the club over his appearance in the Champions League!】

【Are the generals and the coach at odds? Atletico Madrid is facing collapse on three fronts!】...

The voices of public opinion became more and more intense, and fans even rushed to the club to demonstrate!

【We need Zhang!】

【Zhang can help us win the Champions League!】

【Reject Oblak! We need a stable goalkeeper! 】

President Cerezo roared in the team office:"Even if the team has no goalkeeper and can't buy anyone from outside! I won't let Zhang San play in the Champions League!"

On the other hand, Oblak was also hurt. The fans' denial made him start to contact a yoga teacher for flexibility training.

As the old saying goes, if you can't beat them, join them!

Zhang San sat on the Diaoyutai at home and invited some teammates to his home to taste Longguo barbecue

"Zhang, did you have a conflict with Simeone? Torres asked as he ate.

After hearing what he said, several other people gathered around him.

"No! I don't know why I was excluded from the Champions League roster. I will definitely play in the league."

After hearing Zhang San's explanation, several people felt relieved. Zhang San's appearance this season made them full of desire for the championship. They were also used to Zhang San's stable performance in front of the goal....

In the 32nd round of the league, before the away game against Espanyol, the team received bad news.

The main goalkeeper of the cup match, Oblak, had a ligament sprain due to yoga practice and needed to rest for at least a month!

Upon hearing the news, Simeone broke his teacup in disbelief, and the team's chairman Cerezo fell silent....