Chapter 14: Two Stories Waiting to Intersect
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ββ¦β¦ Chu's performance is really top-notch! Who can believe that he is thirty-four years old? I now think that the person who is most happy to see Chu perform now is probably Wimbledon Athletic manager Alli. Russell, right? β
Alai. Russell was sitting in front of the TV, watching the match between Real Madrid and Sevilla live, and he naturally heard the commentator. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ο½iqugeγ ο½ο½fo
He is indeed very happy, Chu Zhongtian has such a performance, which shows that he is in good shape. After this kind of state comes to Wimbledon, how much help it will bring to the team!
As long as the team is not relegated this season, Russell is fully confident that he will lead the team back to the Premier League next season!
Just because of Chu Zhongtian!
It seems that Chu Zhongtian has found his place in Real Madrid, so he has to work hard, and he must not let Chu Zhongtian come to Wimbledon Athletic and find that he still has to play in the English First Division...... Because Chu Zhongtian is destined to become the team's player next season, Russell has been tracking Chu Zhongtian's performance from now on. Wimbledon is not a big team, it will not have a lot of scouts, so he can be sent to Spain to follow Chu Zhongtian, the club does not have so much money, and it can't afford to toss.
The easiest way, and the most cost-effective way, is to follow along and watch live TV. It's a pity that a month ago, Chu Zhongtian was all sitting in the audience, and watching live TV, he could only be seen in the camera of the VIP box. This makes no sense to Russell.
Russell didn't give up, no matter whether Chu Zhongtian played or not, he would watch every game, even if he couldn't see the live broadcast, he would find a way to watch the recording of the game.
Now it's finally his chance.
Seeing that Chu Zhongtian had just come on the field and assisted a goal, Russell knew that this time he really got a strong reinforcement!
β»β»β»Chu Zhongtian's wonderful performance made the media praise him again, and criticized Ozil.
Some people even said that Ozil wanted to be the core, so wait for Chu Zhongtian to leave. Fortunately, Chu Zhongtian has less than half a season to go before he is about to leave Real Madrid.
But in any case, Hiddink just recognized Ozil and still started Ozil in the next game. Chu Zhongtian's assist changed his fate in that he could often enter the squad and have the opportunity to come off the bench.
On the other hand, Wimbledon are also fighting for their relegation success.
This January, Russell bought several players that he has long been eyed, including those who often mix in the Championship, potential new stars who play in League One, and even those who can't get along in the Premier League and can only come to the Championship for retirement when they are old. If it was before, these players might not have come, but Chu Zhongtian is an excellent promotional material. Russell said to these people, you can play with Chu when you come, do you want to come?
Who wouldn't want to play with such a brilliant player?
Besides, Wimbledon Athletic's contracts are not bad, so they are all here.
The two stories develop on their own different trajectories, stretching forward, looking forward to the day when they meet.
The two are also working hard for their respective goals...... "Kevin. Clarke!! Beautiful goal! Assist from Jupiter! Wimbledon leads Crystal Palace 1-0 away! β
"Chu ...... Clear! Chu - gooooooooooool! His seventh goal of the season! It was also his first goal since returning from injury! Look at his long-range shots still have power and are full of explosive power! Can you believe he's thirty-four? Wimbledon, an obscure team, has seen a big bargain! β
"Wimbledon won the game! They have moved up one place in the league table, three points from the relegation zone, and seventeen league games remaining, which is not a problem at all given Wimbledon's current momentum! β
"Chu came off the bench again! He had to help Ozil solve the problems that Ozil couldn't...... It's become Hiddink's usual strategy β if Ozil can't solve the problem, let Chu come on and use his experience and passing to change the situation......
"Oh!! Pretty! It was Chu's eighth goal of the season! So far in the league he has eight goals and twelve assists! Can you imagine that this is a statistic that belongs to a thirty-four-year-old veteran? Now I fully understand why Chu insisted on asking Real Madrid to give him a two-year contract instead of accepting a one-year contract. Because his form is really worthy of this contract, signing it once a year is simply an insult to him! β
"Chu and every player in Real Madrid cooperate very well, I wonder if Florentino regrets letting Chu go? At the very least, many media outlets have begun to regret it - when Chu decided not to renew his contract with Real Madrid, these media still felt that it was no big deal. But for now, look at his performance! What a great character you let go! β
"Wimbledon suffered their first defeat in the second half of the season β after a team that had been out of the relegation zone after a series of wins and a run of relegation. But I'm not worried about whether this team will stay in the Champions League next season, because the quality of the team has taken the suspense out of the question - they will definitely continue to play in the Champions League next season! β
"I think it must be the news that Chu is going to join that inspired the whole team, and when they think of the bright future of the team after Chu joins, they are full of fighting spirit. But let's not forget what a good young coach Russell is, he is only 35 years old, but he has already made this team into shape - the popular young managers in European football today, there are managers in their early 40s such as Jose Mourinho, Deschamps and Blanco, and then managers like Villas-Boas and Russell who debuted at the age of 30...... I think maybe soon we will see a manager in his twenties who has made his name known to the whole of Europe, right? β
"I must point out that the main reason why Real Madrid lost in the semi-finals of this season's Champions League is that Hiddink has left too little time for Chu Zhongtian! Even if Chu Zhongtian is a god, you have to let him have enough time to control the ball, right? Gave Chu Zhongtian thirteen minutes, what is enough? When Chu Zhongtian came on the field, Real Madrid was gone, and if Hiddink had changed ten minutes earlier, Real Madrid would still have a chance of life! But now ......"
"Real Madrid's Champions League semi-final defeat should remind Guus Hiddink that his side still can't do without Chu in important games. But unfortunately, the team will lose Chu forever at the beginning of next season. I can even say without exaggeration that Chu's departure will mark the end of the Real Madrid dynasty and a whole new era is coming. Barcelona people must be the happiest, the decline of Real Madrid, that is, the best period of their rise! β
"I don't think Chu really needs to be frustrated and unwilling to lose this game, he has done his best, but the reason for the loss is not him. I now think that if Fiorentino had absolutely believed in it, then Real Madrid might have won another European Champions Cup......"
"Wimbledon Athletic are five points clear of the relegation zone! Keep the momentum up and they'll be relegated! β
"Chu said in an interview that now that the Champions League is out, we must strive to keep the league title, which is the final goal of the whole team. In any case, Barcelona can't be allowed to take the title away', were his exact words. But it certainly wasn't easy, Barcelona were stimulated by Real Madrid's elimination from the Champions League and Chu's imminent departure from the team, and they performed very well and held Real Madrid tightly! Obviously, they want to bring the change of dynasty forward a little bit! β
......β»β»β»Originally, Florentino also told Zidane that he would arrange a grand farewell ceremony for Chu Zhongtian in the last home game of the league, to thank him for everything he has dedicated to the team in the past eight seasons and to help the team win so many championship trophies.
But now the team's road to the league title is not smooth, Barcelona is chasing very closely, and if you are not careful, you may lose the league title at the last moment.
So I can't take care of any grand farewell ceremony.
'Mesut Ozil's fitness ......can't keep up,' the fitness coach told Hiddink at Monday's regular coaching staff meeting, giving a report on the fitness of the squad as a whole. He's been playing so many games in a row, he's depleting his energy very quickly, and we've been playing two games a week for weeks on end. β
"His fitness has always been his shortcoming...... "The assistant coach was a little helpless. He felt it was physique that prevented Ozil from rising. Why can Chu Zhongtian become the world's top midfielder, when he is 34 years old, he can still produce the amazing statistics of eight goals and twelve assists, without abundant physical fitness, he will definitely not be able to do this.
"Shaheen's injuries will not recover for another three weeks." The head of the team doctor reported to Hiddink on the injuries of the whole team. The injured squad at the moment are Shaheen, Neymar, Ramos and Gareth. Bel. These people are the main players of the team, and seeing this injury list, it should not be difficult to understand how difficult Real Madrid's championship situation is.
'Neymar has at least a month to go, Ramos is recovering sooner and he'll be able to train with the squad in a week, Bale is still recovering from surgery and we can't count on him this season.'
Hiddink frowned and listened to his subordinates' reports on the team's situation, and when he heard it, he had one feeling - not optimistic.
"I decided." After listening to everyone's reports, he finally spoke up to express his opinion. "In the next games, until the end of the season, the whole team will take Chu as the core."
Everyone looked at each other, a little surprised. They have always thought that Hiddink must have an enmity with Chu Zhongtian...... His decision means that Real Madrid will return to the previous order, and Chu Zhongtian is the commander of the team, and he will lead the team to the final title of the season.
The physical trainer laughed: "I support this decision because Chu's physical fitness is not a problem at all. β
The team leader also nodded: "Although it is said that his ankles and knees have hidden dangers, they are hidden dangers after all." I don't think he's physically like what a 34-year-old should have......"
The assistant coach frowned and was a little worried: "Ozil's side ......"
"He'll ask for a break himself, he's too tired during this time." Hiddink said.
"Mr. President......" the assistant coach asked again.
"I don't think he wants to see him win a title this season, right?"
The assistant coach spread his hands: "Then I don't have a problem." β
So, in Real Madrid's home match against Valencia, everyone saw Chu Zhongtian appear in the starting list!
"This is Chu Zhongtian's first start since he was injured! What does this mean? What does this mean?! He Ping exclaimed excitedly.
"Chu's starter! Let's listen to the cheers at the Bernabeu! β
When Chu Zhongtian's name was announced on the live broadcast, tens of thousands of fans in the audience shouted in unison, and the momentum was not weaker than before.
Chu Zhongtian has already won everyone's respect with his own performance, even those fans who once felt that he should make way for Ozil because Chu Zhongtian was thirty-four years old, have changed their minds.
C. Ronaldo, who was walking in front of Chu Zhongtian when he played, turned his head and squeezed his eyes at Chu Zhongtian: "Welcome back to the starting lineup, Chu!" β
"Chu, who started the game, completely dominated the game, and to the cheers of the Bernabeu fans, Real Madrid launched wave after wave of attacks against Valencia. Ronaldo also appears to be very active. In the end, it was no news that Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-1 at their home stadium. β
"It looks like Chu didn't have an assist and didn't score a goal in this game, but for me that's what I want to see because he uses his runs and passes to control the tempo and direction of the whole team's attack, and although he doesn't have assists and goals, he has been involved in each of Real Madrid's three goals...... If you want me to say, there is almost no difference between Chu in his last season at Real Madrid and Chu when he first joined Real Madrid. What marks did the years leave on him? Maybe just more championships......"
After the game, Chu Zhongtian was surrounded by reporters in the mixed area, and everyone asked him to talk about how it felt to return to the starting lineup.
"It feels good, it's good. But there's nothing to be happy about, I care more about our league title than not starting. Whether it's for me to be a starter or a substitute, as long as the team can win the championship, it's a win for all of us! β
"Florentino once said he was going to give you a grand farewell ceremony......"
"Thank you, Mr. President, for your kindness, but it is not really necessary. To be able to help the team win the league title this season is the best goodbye for me. In my first season at Real Madrid, I won four trophies for the team and I hope that my last season at Real Madrid will be the same as well. Say goodbye to everyone who has supported me with the championship and thank them for their support and care for the past eight seasons......"
Florentino looked at Chu Zhongtian's words in the newspaper and was silent for a long time. After a long time, he sighed softly and set the newspaper aside.
β»β»β» "I know this very well, and I can predict this ending when Chu is injured." "Mourinho also supported Chu Zhongtian in an interview." He's just that kind of player. No matter what difficulties he encountered, he would never give up. He has a strong heart, which is why he can win so many championships. Guus Hiddink was right to put him at the heart because only then would Real Madrid be able to win. Pity...... If they had done it earlier, Real Madrid would have been able to compete for the treble this season......"
"He's definitely the most special of all the players I've ever had, and I told you about the fact that he taught me tactics? Ha ha! No player ever gave me a tactical lesson, and he did. We're all still in touch now, we're good friends. When I left Real Madrid, I had planned to take him to Manchester United, but he preferred Madrid, which is my biggest regret and I believe it is also a regret for Manchester United because Manchester United have been pursuing him for a long time......"
'He's in the Championship next season? I don't think there's anything to fuss about. Everyone has his choice, Chu is the most assertive player I have ever seen, and since he has decided, it must make sense. As for what makes sense, let's not speculate here, just watch patiently. β
"Real Madrid lost this game, which allowed Barcelona to catch up...... It was such a surprise that no one expected that the opponent Villarreal would be able to win such a crucial penalty in the last minute...... It really took courage for the referee to award this penalty when both sides were drawn......"
"What impact will this defeat have on Real Madrid's title race? Let's take a look at the Real Madrid players who were excited after the game. They all know what a big setback the defeat away from Villarreal is......"
"Chu can't turn the tide in this game, which shows that he is not an almighty god......"
Chu had a chance to end the game early, but his one-on-one shot hit the post...... He missed the chance to score, but it could well put Real Madrid in a situation where they must fight Barcelona to the death......"
"The loss of a game made the Spanish media start to criticize Chu Zhongtian, and the style of these media was fully revealed! The Spanish media criticized Chu Zhongtian for missing the one-knife goal, but they all forgot that it was the striker who should score, not Chu Zhongtian! β
Although Chu's performance against Villarreal was criticised by some media, Hiddink kept him in the starting line-up for the rest of the game. It seems that he is pinning all his hopes for the Real Madrid league title on the 34-year-old veteran! β
If it were pinned on some other thirty-four-year-old veteran, he would definitely be reprimanded for having a bad brain.
But now, not too many people are against it. Because everyone knows that for Chu Zhongtian, his career has been following a law, that is, he never disappoints.
(To be continued)