Chapter 30 The whole world is not optimistic

When Li Lei walked into the stadium in full dress, wearing goalkeeper gloves and a gray-black jersey, everyone who witnessed this scene was shocked. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. biqUgE怂 infoNo one was not in disbelief at Ferguson's substitution choice, and for a moment, they were simply speechless.

Even the reporters who had been expecting Li Lei to make a fool of himself before the game did not expect this scene. Even those who have been criticizing Ferguson for being an old fool during this period of time know very well that Ferguson can put Li Lei in the Community Shield squad is already very out of line. It is simply impossible to let him replace Li Lei on the field at a critical moment in the game.

The best picture they could have imagined was at best that United unexpectedly secured the victory ahead of schedule, and then Ferguson sent Lee Lei on the pitch to "unrepentantly" assert his authority. Then, it was Li Lei who made a few ugly appearances on the court that had nothing to do with the outcome of the game, so that they could write a good book after the game.

At this time, they didn't expect this scene at all. When the nod war was about to begin, instead of choosing Carol, who performed well at the end of last season, he let a arrogant rookie who was ridiculed and ridiculed by almost everyone in the outside world before the game, and who had only received more than half a month of professional football training, go on the field to accept the test of the most brutal penalty shootout in football.

For Ferguson's "dizzy" decision, they were simply crazy with excitement. If Ferguson had been around at this time, they would have even wanted to kiss the old Scottish man with a terrible temper. Looking at the back of Li Lei, who was walking towards the door of Manchester United step by step on the field, they seemed to see their own bright future, salary increases, bonuses, promotions, luxury cars, beautiful women....

When they came back to their senses, they immediately held back the irrepressible excitement in their hearts, and pointed their cameras at the back of No. 13 with colorful green hair.

"Click, click, click...."

As the adrenaline rush increased, the speed at which they pressed the shutter button also skyrocketed at an explosive speed, as if they wanted to use all the remaining film in their hands on Li Lei. Just before, their cameras focused on many other protagonists, including the stupid Jeffers, the downed Howard, the pale Arsene Wenger, the bullish Keane and Vieira, and the furious Manchester United fans......

But at this moment, almost for a moment, Li Lei became the only focus of the reporters. He's still a rookie who's just playing his first professional game, but he's already getting the special treatment that only saviors and superstars can get. Even if the meaning of this represents the complete opposite, it has to be said that this is also a special "feat".

Just when the reporters were as excited as monkeys in heat, Lineker, who was stunned, finally came back to his senses. In a still somewhat stunned tone, he said in disbelief: "Unbelievable! Unbelievable!! Coach Alex Ferguson made an answer at this moment that no earthling could have expected. Ray Lee, viewers in front of the TV, please don't blink again.

No matter how boring and dreary the previous game was, everything that follows is bound to leave a shocking mark on the history of the Community Shield, and indeed in the history of English football. It's just that no one can be sure at this moment, what is this a shocking funny joke? Or is it a rare gamble?

The next penalty shoot-out will be a joke that will be left in the history of Manchester United for thousands of years! Or will witness the beginning of a crazy saga!!

Ladies and gentlemen, will Mr. Ferguson's gamble succeed?!

Let's look forward to it!! ā€

Lineker's inquiring eyes stared at Li Lei's back tightly, unable to move away for a long time. He knows that as Manchester United's legendary manager, Ferguson is by no means a "confused" old man, but a fighter who is always hungry for wins and titles. It was precisely because of this that at this time, a trace of doubt could not help but rise in his heart, doubting whether Li Lei could shock the world in the penalty shootout!

If Ferguson hadn't sent Li Lei on the field, maybe he would have been like everyone else, and he would only think that Li Lei was a little gangster who took advantage of the favor that saved Ferguson and got lucky to enter Manchester United. But now, now that Ferguson has put Lee on the pitch as the penalty shoot-out is about to begin, he has to question whether his original idea was too simplistic.

Is this Asian player really superhuman?

It was precisely because of such a doubt that he would say the answer that was not clear just now. It's just clear that his partner Alan Hansen doesn't think so, and when he heard Lineker's words, he immediately and unceremoniously shot back: "Big gamble?!" Gary, you must be kidding, do you really think this Asian kid is going to be amazing?! I'm willing to bet Ferguson will regret his reckless, stupid move after the game. He's going to be the joke of the whole world of football!! ā€

Alan Hansen's words are true, and they are certainly incomparable. And there is no doubt that at this time, almost everyone agrees with him, except for a small number of people. Just like Arsene Wenger, after he saw that it was Li Lei who was sent by Ferguson, the smile on his face immediately burst into full bloom, and an old face smiled extremely sweetly.

His players clearly thought the same way as him, and as they watched Li Lei pass by them, a relaxed smile appeared on the tired faces of almost everyone. Among them, Arsenal captain Vieira, who is determined to play in the penalty shootout, even looked at Li Lei's back with a fierce look, and seemed to have made up his mind how to humiliate him in the penalty shootout.

The same sentiment was felt by the Arsenal fans in the stands, who couldn't help but smile with ease on their faces. Some of the fans, after seeing Li Lei enter the stadium, even raised their arms excitedly and shook their fists and shouted loudly. And hugged the Arsenal fans around him and jumped around excitedly, even more excited than when Henry scored, looking like he began to celebrate the victory in advance.

Even for neutral fans, not many people are optimistic about Li Lei's next performance in the penalty shootout at this time. In their minds, they don't even start to expect how intense, suffocating, and exciting the penalty shoot-out will be. At this moment, they are completely looking at Li Lei's figure with the eyes of the protagonist in the burlesque, hoping that he can perform a little more funny in the next time, so that they can laugh a little more to make up for the depression caused by this dull battle.

Under such circumstances, Manchester United players and fans did not make any encouraging moves towards Li Lei. This can't be blamed on them, it's really because of the media hype, Li Lei's image of an incompetent rookie is too ingrained in their hearts. In fact, if it weren't for Ferguson's high authority and status in their hearts, they would not even be able to openly express their opposition and dissatisfaction.

At this moment, even Keane, who had a good impression of Li Lei, only looked at him with a helpless, depressed, and surprised look, and did not have any intention of going up to encourage and advise Li Lei, a young teammate who was playing for the first time.

The Manchester United fans in the stands just looked at Li Lei in a daze, their eyes full of disappointment and helplessness at a loss. They simply couldn't understand why Ferguson would replace this "incompetent rookie". Not to mention the applause of encouragement, whether they can boo Li Lei is already the limit of their patience in their hearts.

Standing in front of the door, Li Lei could feel the feeling of being questioned and ridiculed by the whole world. However, he didn't care, he still had a cold face, and there was no longer the slightest excitement in his heart, only calm as an ice cube.

"Hey, Asian kid, thank you for helping us win this championship."

"That's right, you're our greatest hero."

"You are simply our savior."

..........

Even the Arsenal fans in the stands behind him kept cheering him playfully and loudly, but he didn't waver in the slightest. He is well aware of where he is and for the rest of the time, he will not fight for himself, but for Ferguson, who is standing on the sidelines.

He didn't want this old man to be disappointed and embarrassed because of himself, and become a joke for everyone, and he couldn't die!

"Phew!"

Before the game restarted, he did the final preparations as Richard had taught, applying some spit to the glove and rubbing it a few times to increase the friction of the glove. Then, he threw his full attention into the game.

With his current experience, he may not be enough to cope with the regular game. But fortunately, not a minute after the game restarted, Li Lei even touched the only football because of the kick-off, and the referee on duty blew the whistle for the end of extra time, and the game officially entered the penalty shootout.

According to the rules, the penalty shootout should start immediately after extra time. However, considering the almost exhausted physical fitness of the players on both sides, the referee on duty will usually give the players on both sides a little time to rest and adjust, and this time it is the same.

During this break, Li Lei stood alone with his eyes closed. At this time, he didn't pay attention to the questioning, mocking, or disdainful eyes that were invested in him, and he also blocked out all the jokes and disdainful laughter and words, and completely immersed himself in his mind.

He carefully recalled all the techniques and essentials of saving penalties that Richard and Jimmy and others had taught him, without any distractions.

"Toot!"

The break was brief, and after Keane and Vieira had guessed the coin to decide which save and who would take the penalty first, the referee blew the whistle and signaled for the players to return to the pitch and the penalty shoot-out was about to begin!

Hearing the referee's whistle, Li Lei suddenly opened his eyes.

He always remembered what Richard said that the psychological factor of saving a penalty is the key, so at this moment, in his eyes, he can no longer see the frenzy when he was about to play.

Just now he had adjusted his emotions and temporarily hid them behind his cold gaze.

It's not about dissipating, it's just waiting, waiting for the time to vent it.

At that time, it means that Li Lei has successfully hunted.

Like a terrifying beast, it began to provoke its opponents wantonly.

Then, it's time to eat them raw!