Text Chapter 84: League Cup Fourth Round

The atmosphere of the whole team is very good, Vincenzo is now following Mertens every day, Mertens's strength and ability are undoubted, Jingyang is also very happy to see such a scene, after all, a team is very important to internal unity, there are many lessons from the failures of those giants, not that the more big names, the stronger the team, only the whole team is united as one, and each performs its duties in order to play its due combat effectiveness.

Mertens is also very humble, Vincenzo pointed out the questions one by one, and helped the coaching staff on the training ground to correct the growing and undefined Amerdrol, Pirlo also has a good relationship with him, after all, they are all Serie A players, and Kastan even took the initiative to help him move...

What did Kastan say, he was arrogant when he first came, but it was normal after all that he was the main defender of Roma, although he joined Parma for a weekly salary of 80,000 pounds, but the arrogance in the hearts of the players is still there, but after gradually integrating into the Parma family, everyone can see that Kastan is a person who is cold on the outside and hot on the inside, and often goes to the youth team to visit the young players, and personally guides them, although some players although Parma eats and lives and gives pocket money, but the family situation is not good, Need to give the monthly pocket money to the family, Kastan often brings some delicious food, of course, not those that are not good for the body, but some very healthy but good taste meat food, and will also buy clothes for some difficult little players to wear in private, these Jingyang are in the eyes, Jingyang first pays attention to the character of a player, obviously Kastan has been recognized by Jingyang, Kastan is suitable to be a coach.

But this is all a later story, after two weeks of running-in training, the team's tacit understanding is okay, and several newcomers have also been recognized, among which Milinkovic's physical talent is really outstanding, even stronger than Diaqat in strength, and the defensive coverage is greater, but it is still slightly insufficient in the ability to defend and insert forward, but Jingyang is not in a hurry, after all, as a traverser, he naturally knows the value of Milinkovic.

Early in the morning, Jingyang drove Sunny to Turin Airport, and the two were reluctant, but after all, Sunny's parents and friends work in South Korea, and Jingyang will start to get busy next, and the second half of the league will start, Jingyang will return to the club after seeing off Sunny at the airport, preparing for tonight's game.

On January 25th, Jingyang led the team to challenge the Albino Lefe team away, Diacart did not return in the national team in this game, Avillar was suspended, Mellegoni and Siligaldi were injured, in this case Jingyang made personnel adjustments, striker Romero partnered with Balotelli, left winger Mertens, right winger Vincenzo, midfielder Karmena partnered Milinkovic, defenders Giraldo, Castan, Filippo, Dickman, goalkeeper Donnarumma Jr.

The Albino Lefe team was obviously a training team in this game, and the formation chose a 4-3-3 tactic, with the striker Heika. The 19-year-old has been doing well this season, while the left winger is also a youngster, 17-year-old Davide. Perrigo, right winger Simone, midfielders Leguerra, Douglas, midfielder Nichetti, left wing-back Michelle, central defender Antonio. Margeolly, Rionardo, right wing-back Bazaghi, goalkeeper Davide.

At the beginning of the first half, Parma kicked off, Romero passed the ball to Carmena, Carmena took the ball and gave it to the left winger Mertens, Mertens took the ball and used his personal skills to dribble to the front, glanced at the position of his teammates and passed the ball to Milinkovic who was in front, Milinkovic stuffed the ball straight to Romero, Romero took the ball with his back, and used his body to rely on Leonardo, Romero did not raise his head, and passed directly to the penalty area with his heel, Balotelli instantly activated his powerful body and explosive power to directly crush Michel and grab the goal, but unfortunately the ball was slightly off, but this attack can be said to be very beautiful, and the fans of Albino Lefe couldn't help but applaud.

In the tenth minute of the first half, Dickman made a long pass to Milinkovic after a steal in the backfield, Milinkovic jumped up slightly and unloaded the ball and quickly glanced at the position of his teammates, and then passed the ball to Mertens, Mertens leaned towards the middle after taking the ball, and gave it to Balotelli, Balotelli used his personal ability to force a breakthrough into the penalty area, and in the face of a single opportunity, Balotelli did not choose to hit the goal, but crossed the ball to Romero, and Romero pushed and hit the empty goal! Drip! The goal was valid, and Parma led Albino Lefe 1-0. After the goal, Romero hugged Balotelli, Balotelli smiled and rubbed Romero's head, this move shocked the jaws of the fans present, when did Balotelli pay so much attention to the team? If the goal just now had been Balotelli's previous goal, I am afraid it would have hit the goal directly.....

In the fifteenth minute, the Albino Lefe team counterattacked, Simone crossed the ball from the side, but unfortunately Mkanis was suppressed by Kastan in the penalty area, Kastan's header pushed the ball out of the penalty area, Carmena took the ball and passed directly to Romero in the front, Romero knew that Balotelli must be in front of him, and threw his head back directly in the air, sure enough, Balotelli appeared at the landing point of the ball, and after taking the ball, Balotelli's whole aura changed, and he directly stepped forward at high speed, After getting rid of Magri, he used his body to rely on Olinardo outside the penalty area, and Balotelli directly picked up his thighs and shot with his feet! The ball was like a cannonball, and it hit the upper right corner of the goal. Goal valid Parma leads Albino Lefe 2:0!

After Albino Lefe strengthened the control defense of the midfield, Parma did not continue to attack ferociously after the two-goal lead to control the rhythm of the whole field, until the 32nd minute Milinkovic saw the opportunity to pass the ball to Vincenzo on the right side, Vincenzo broke through with the ball and crossed the ball into the penalty area, Balotelli took the ball and picked the ball to the back, Mertens at the back point did not waste the opportunity, and steadily pushed the ball into the door of the Albino Lefe team, Parma 3:0 Albino Lefe.

In the 39th minute of the first half, Milinkovic passed to Balotelli after a midfield steal, Balotelli crossed with his feet, but unfortunately the ball was blocked by the opposing defender Michel, but Vincenzo at the back point saw the ball fly over and crossed again, Romero in the penalty area jumped high to head the ball, but unfortunately the ball grazed the crossbar and flew out of the bottom line.

In the forty-third minute of the first half, Vincenzo took a corner kick and Barot used his body to force the ball in the penalty area, but at this time it was very difficult to force a turn, Balotelli saw Romero in front of the arc of the penalty area, and the angle of the ball passed straight to Romero The angle of the ball was very comfortable, Romero shot directly, and the ball hit the goal of the Albino Lefe team, drop! Goal valid Parma 4:0 ahead of Albino Lefe!

Jingyang stood up from the coach's seat and shouted, "Well done Mario!" Remember what I said, you're the best! After saying that, he gave a thumbs up! This scene was also filmed by reporters at the scene.

In the last minute of injury time in the first half, Albino Lefe got a corner kick opportunity Simone took a corner kick, Donnarumma Jr. jumped up and punched out, but the ball fell at the feet of Perrigo, Perrigo shot with his feet, the power of the ball was very strong and fast, but at this time Milinkovic desperately blocked the incoming ball, the ball simmered in Milinkovic's chest, Kastan quickly kicked the ball out, the referee ran over to stop the game, and the team doctor quickly ran up, but fortunately, Milinkovic's body was very strong, Slowly stood up and walked around, and it was fine.

At the end of the first half, Jingyang in Parma's dressing room: "Well done, you played very well in the first half, Mario, your performance was very good, driving the attack in the front, like I said, you will feel the joy of football after focusing on teamwork, how about I am right!" ”

"Hey hey, you're right, using your ability to help your teammates score goals feels happier than scoring goals yourself, thank you, I only knew the truth of happy football after meeting you!" Balotelli said with a smile.

"Hey, Super Mario, try to help me get a hat trick in the second half!" Romero said shamelessly by putting his arm around Balotelli.

"Holy! When did you kid get so disgusting! Pirlo said. Teacher, you don't understand this, good friends will know it for a lifetime! Romero said.

"Okay, okay, you guys, don't make trouble, at the end of the first half, Milinkovic's bravery is commendable, in order not to let the opponent score, he did not hesitate to use his body to resist the incoming ball, but what I want to say is that you remember that in my eyes, the victory or defeat of a game is not important, your safety is the first priority!" Jingyang said.

The players were very touched after listening to it, as a manager, they can say such things, they don't care if they win or lose, their safety is the most important thing, and this kind of words are really motivating for the players.

At the beginning of the second half of the game, the Albino Lefe team began to make substitutions, replacing two young players, the other party seemed to be ready to give up in this game, Jingyang also knew that he could not ignore the unforgiving reason, and arranged for the players to slow down the attack rhythm and focus on ball control!

In the seventy-second minute of the second half, Balotelli took the ball in the front court, advancing without hurry, Romero looked at him, Balotelli understood, and directly passed the ball while Romero moved, instantly broke out and grabbed the landing point into the penalty area, and calmly pushed the ball into the corner in the face of a single knife. Parma led Albino Lefe 5-0, with Romero scoring a hat-trick and Balotelli completing a hat-trick of assists.

Jingyang smiled happily in the coach's seat, this recruitment can be called an absolute success, and the visa-free Balotelli completely activated Romero and even the entire frontcourt attack.

After taking a five-goal lead, Parma completely stopped attacking and began to play with the ball in front, and finally the referee blew the whistle for the end of the game, and Parma defeated Albino Lefe away team to reach the semi-finals.

After returning to Parma, some fans held up Balotelli's cheering sign. Balotelli smiled happily and signed autographs for each of the fans, seeing a young fan pass several jerseys on his body, all of which belonged to the club he used to work for...... Balotelli walked over and picked up the little fan and asked, "Kid, do you want any gifts?" Little boy: "Mario. Mr. Balotelli, I... I... I want your sneakers because... Because I hope that when I grow up, I can dominate the court like you. ”

Balotelli laughed, "What's your name?" Little boy: "I... My name is Sarah! Balotelli smiled as he put the boy down, took out an unopened pair of sneakers from his bag, signed them and wrote a message: "I wish Sara a great player in the future, love you Balotelli!" ”

Fans outside the Parma club applauded enthusiastically, and reporters filmed the scene. Balotelli waved at the fans and said, "I'm going to a meeting, or you'll scold me if you're late!" Ha ha! After speaking, he turned around and walked into the Parma club, because Jingyang's habit is to have a summary meeting after the game to summarize the problems that arise in the game.