Chapter XXXII: The Expedition to Frosinone
So before the morning training, Zhang Yuan made a public apology in front of all the members of the first team, he said: "I'm very sorry, I was interviewed by reporters yesterday, and the reporter deliberately misinterpreted my meaning, creating a false impression of contradictions within the team, which bothered Mr. Akori, also bothered me, and also affected everyone's training and preparation, I now sincerely apologize to everyone!" This will never happen next time, please understand! ”
He bowed and returned to his teammates, and Akori then announced the internal punishment decision, because Zhang Yuan said something that should not be said in an interview with reporters, and was banned by the team for one game, he took the opportunity to say to everyone: "I hope you can take this as a warning, some things should not be said in front of the media, don't say it casually, otherwise it will affect the interests of the team, and the club will never tolerate it!" ”
A few words made the team members below cautious, obedient, be careful in the future, don't be taken into the ditch by reporters.
The turmoil of the whole incident passed like this, and Zhang Yuan was banned for one game internally, which means that the home game against ****** on February 10 will not be played! Zhang Yuan was about to go home after training in the afternoon, and this time there were more reporters than just a few locals, and even reporters from other places ran over to surround Zhang Yuan, ready to ask Zhang Yuan about the specific situation.
Zhang Yuan was completely enraged, "Mr. Reporter, I really admire your associative ability, I have nothing more to say, please don't block me, otherwise I will call the police!" "That group of people gave up so easily, they kept following him, Zhang Yuan and Mai Xuewen had no choice, so they had to go by themselves, you can follow if you want, as long as you are not tired.
At the pre-match press conference for the home game against ****** on February 10, reporters threw questions at Akori like cats seeing fish.
"Mr. Akori, I heard that you and the young genius Zhang Yuan had a big fight on the training ground, what is the reason?"
"It's pure fart, Zhang Yuan and I don't have any contradictions or quarrels!"
"Will Zhang Yuan play in this game?"
"No comment!"
"Zhang Yuan questioned your training, how do you feel?"
"Well, I clarify a few facts, first, I don't have any problems with Zhang Yuan, he is a promising child, I admire him. Second, there was no quarrel between me and Zhang Yuan, let alone a big fight. Thirdly, Zhang Yuan did not question my training style in any way. Fourth, whatever you write, believe it or not, anyway, I believe it! That's it, that's all I have to answer today, and that's the end of the press conference! With that, Akori turned and left.
It is the oldest football club in Italy. They have a brilliant record in history, and the number of Serie A championships is second only to the top three in the north, of course, it was in the early years of the Italian top league, and now, they are the phoenixes who have fallen hair, and they are no longer the Italian giants of the long past, but this season their overall strength is still relatively strong in Serie B, the first 21 rounds they have achieved 10 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses, which can only be said to be decent, and the point gap with Rimini is not large. The away record is not good, with only 4 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats, and Rimini, who is playing at home, has the advantage.
In the face of the direct opponent on the points, the whole team of Rimini after a defeat away, the whole team is full of strength to win the opponent at home, to the game, the home game of Rimini is really like a rainbow, as if the iron heart to eat the ******, in fact, Rimini did create some opportunities, but it is bad luck, always so far away from the goal, the first half of the final two teams played 0:0.
Zhang Yuan couldn't participate in the game, so he could only watch from the stands like other home team fans, and he and Mai Xuewen and Docilia around him discussed the game fiercely. Some of the surrounding fans recognized him and shook hands with him to say hello, and he also responded one by one, and some fans asked: "Lightning boy, why didn't you play?" ”
Zhang Yuan said embarrassedly: "I have a cold, I haven't fully recovered, and I haven't met the requirements of the competition!" ”
After a fifteen-minute break at halftime, the game restarted, Akori did not make any adjustments, in fact, the reliable players are on the field, the opportunity is not not not created, but almost lucky, he believes that the luck in the second half cannot be so bad all the time, his side will definitely seize an opportunity to kill the game.
His view is very optimistic, but the reality is very cruel, and after more than 70 minutes, Rimini still couldn't score for a long time, and he couldn't help but miss Zhang Yuanlai, who could at least rely on speed to dribble and stir up the rear of the ******.
Zhang Yuan and the surrounding fans were also very anxious, Zhang Yuan stood up and shouted at the surrounding fans to cheer for the home team with a more enthusiastic shout, everyone shouted together, the momentum was very big, I don't know if it was Zhang Yuan and their home team fans' shouts of encouragement, or it was indeed luck, Rimini scored in the 80th minute!
It was Jeda who scored the goal, and the opponent's central defender Kristo played with fire in the backfield, and was stealing the ball by Jeda in the front court, and scored a single shot easily! Rimini led 1:0, Zhang Yuan and the fans jumped and jumped in the stands, singing Rimini's team song!
In the last ten minutes, neither side could score again, and Rimini defeated the ****** 1:0 at home, reaching 39 points, surpassing ****** to the top of the standings.
Rimini have won two games in a row, but it has been a tough process, and they have lost to their opponents in two away games in a row, and they are on a rollercoaster ride, and if you look closely at their games, you will see that they are not in good form.
At the post-match press conference, reporters still didn't let Akori go.
"Mr. Akori, why didn't Zhang Yuan make it to the 18-man squad this time?"
"He's not in the right fit to compete!"
"Does that mean you've given up on him?"
"I didn't give up on anyone, and I don't give any more answers to his questions! Next question! ”
"The home game went well to win the ******, but the process was not very satisfying, Mr. Akori, what do you think is the problem?"
"Mr. Journalist, as you said, we won the game without a hitch, I'm satisfied, I don't think there's anything wrong!"
Anyway, in the last few press conferences, the reporter seemed to be trying to fight with Akuri, which made Akori very depressed, and he could only end the press conference hastily again.
After the game with ******, Mai Xuewen asked the club for leave, because it was about to be the Spring Festival, he hadn't been home for two years, and he wanted to go home, in fact, the biggest reason was that he wanted to take Docilia home, to say that the two of them developed really fast enough, how long has it been, and he actually wants to bring Docilia home!
The club is not unsympathetic, after consulting Zhang Yuan and head coach Akori, it was decided to agree to Mai Xuewen's request for leave, and Mai Xuewen happily ran away with Docilia and went back to China for the New Year!
Zhang Yuan is a player, he has to play games, and he has to spend a lot of money back and forth, like the salary of the young players he still gets, and the monthly living expenses are a lot, and there is not much money left. Mai Xuewen is gone, Zhang Yuan not only lamented, it seems that this year's New Year is destined to be spent alone!
Rimini's next opponent is to challenge Frosinone on February 17, Frosinone is a team in the Lazio region, and like Rimini, he has been in Italy's third division for a long time, and was only promoted to Serie B in the 05-06 season, which is not strong, but after all, it has a home advantage.
After a one-year internal ban, Akori wrote Zhang Yuan into the 18-man squad this time and challenged Frosinone away with the team. When the reporters saw that Zhang Yuan was once again selected for the 18-man squad, they could no longer find anything to say, which proved that Akori was not biased against Zhang Yuan.
Frosinone's stadium is called Matusa Municipal Stadium, which can accommodate 10,000 spectators, the overall layout of the stadium is narrow, it may be because Frosinone was promoted to Serie B, the local fans are very fanatical, the whole stadium is full, all people, the shouts resounded throughout the stadium, Zhang Yuan sat on the bench and finally felt a little nervous, which was completely different from the last time he was at home, although it was only 10,000 people.
The game began, and Frosinone at home attacked Rimini with the help of momentum, and Rimini was not to be outdone, and everyone began to attack directly without any temptation.
Soon the first goal came, and in the 11th minute, Frosinone's centre-forward Margiota, who had been on loan from Vicenza, received a cross from a team-mate and beat Rimini's centre-back Pecarisi to head past Handanovic's handle, and Rimini was 1-0 down away.
After Frosinone took the lead, he was unforgiving, and continued to put pressure on Rimini in the half, but the good times did not last long, in the 19th minute, Frosinone's attack failed in front of the field and was counterattacked by Rimini, Richiuti swept the ball to the goal, and the unmarked Jeda shoveled into the net to equalize the score.
After two goals, everyone thought it was an open game, but at the suggestion of the coaches of both sides, the two sides invariably lowered the pace of the game and began to stalemate in the midfield.
During the halftime break, Akori made substitution adjustments, Zhang Yuan replaced Pagano, who did not play well in the first half, and the tactics were also changed from 4231 to 442, Zhang Yuan and Jada partnered to play forward, Zhang Yuan's position is still the same as last time, playing shadow striker, No. 9 and a half player. Akori explained that Zhang Yuan still played like the last time, increasing his receiving range and connecting the midfielders and forwards.
At the beginning of the second half, Rimini made substitution adjustments, No. 20 Zhang Yuan replaced No. 8 Pagano, the audience at the scene saw Rimini replaced, a black-haired, yellow-skinned teenager was ready to play, and immediately sounded a boo, to be honest, Zhang Yuan felt empty in his heart, so many people booed together, the sound was very loud, and it had a great impact on him, of course, only he knew this impact!