The Spring Festival is over, everything recovers, and the World Cup cycle has begun again!

Yes, the 2014 World Cup in Brazil just ended last year, but the 2018 Russian cycle has begun. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

The Top 40 in Asia will begin in June this year. For the Chinese team, there is no pressure in the first phase of the game, but in terms of rules, this is the official start of the World Cup cycle, so the Football Association still attaches more importance to it.

According to the usual practice, Li Guo went to the Football Association for a meeting again.

As soon as they met, Cai Hua smiled, "Coach Li, you are the longest-serving head coach of the national football team, but you are also the head coach who has come to the Football Association building the least." ”

Li Guo immediately stood up, "Boss, I will definitely come to drink coffee often in the future." ”

Cai Hua motioned for Li Guo to sit down, "Then it's free, you just need to do your job well, by the way, have you read the latest FIFA rankings?" ”

Of course, Li Guo knows this, because the grouping of the top 40 in Asia needs to determine the seeded team, that is, the top 8 in Asia, then this FIFA ranking is needed, in fact, the biggest role of this ranking is here.

Cai Hua excitedly stretched out two hands, comparing a "two" with his left hand and a "five" with his right hand, "25!" ”

The expression on Cai Hua's face is already too refreshing, this is the highest FIFA ranking in the history of the national football team.

"I remember when you first arrived, we were ranked 69, and I can't imagine what happened later."

"Boss, thank you for your trust."

"Really?"

"Of course it's sincere," Li Guo smiled.

"By the way, boss, you came to me today for the World Cup qualifiers, right?"

"Yes, the first battle against Bhutan, what do you think?"

"I didn't see it much, just do what I should be."

But obviously Cai Hua didn't see it that way, "Li Guo, you know, Bhutan is the least developed region in the world, and their stadium is still built with FIFA assistance, artificial turf. ”

Li Guo was a little confused, what does this matter to me?

"Boss, I don't understand, what can you say directly."

"Okay, I mean, can you cooperate with the football poverty alleviation plan of the Asian Cup and do some activities in the local area."

Li Guo vaguely understood that it was impossible for Cai Hua to have this kind of thought, and it was estimated that Zhang Jilong hinted at something.

"So how? I listen to you. ”

Cai Huale said, "Recall the main forces, just like a friendly match, as for whether you play or not, then it's up to you, it's just a show." ”

Li Guo understood that this was just like the fact that domestic charity organizations like to find Yao Ming, borrowing the influence of celebrities.

"Okay, I know boss, you mean to ask Zhou Dun to come back, right?"

"Hehe, you ghost," Cai Hua said with a smile.

"Don't worry, no problem, the first battle was in June, and Zhou Dun happened to be on vacation at that time, but Bhutan is an artificial turf, and I don't dare to let the main team play."

Cai Hua nodded, he had never played a ball, and asked curiously: "Is the difference between artificial turf and natural grass really that big?" ”

Li Guo nodded, "It's nothing for amateur players, but for professional players, it's a world of difference, and the feeling of feet is different." ”

Cai Hua thought thoughtfully, "Forget it, I'll leave the professional things to you, I won't interfere." ”

"Okay."

*****

A few months have passed, and after the Asian Cup, there is a window period for the national football team, so Li Guo spent most of his time in the National Olympics, with Magat, for Magat, next year's Olympics is a big test.

Four years ago, when China's Olympic defeat in London, Li Guo recommended Magath to take office, of course, hoping to make a difference in Rio.

In between trainings, two people are drinking coffee.

Li Guo said: "Felix, the beginning of next year is the Olympic qualifiers, and your exam is coming. ”

Magat was full of confidence and said with a smile: "There is no problem. ”

Li Guo asked curiously, "Really?" Tell me about it. ”

"Li Guo, first of all, thank you for bringing me this job, I find that I really enjoy being with young people, just like when I was in Stuttgart, I seem to see Lahm, Hildebrand, Schinkel ......"

Li Guo knew that Magath was a very good coach, but he was too confident, "Felix, do you look down on Asian football, if so, it's not good, Asian football has been improving." ”

Magath shook his head, "Of course not, I have a lot of respect for Asian football, I have watched the South Korean Olympic team play, I just like the young people under me too much." ”

Li Guo nodded, he also felt this himself, young players are relatively simple, and they are more malleable.

"Do you have a goal?"

"Take a card," Magath said.

Li Guo smiled, it can only be a blessing, and Li Guo can't help with the rest of the things, not only that, but the purpose of Li coming to the National Olympics is also to dig the foot of the wall, ready to see if there are any good players, and they can be transferred to the national team in the future.

In Li Guo's heart, the achievements of the national team are still the most important, and the National Olympics are for the national team.

"By the way, the World Cup qualifiers for the Chinese team are about to start."

"Yes."

"The first one was in Bhutan, where the altitude is very high," Magat said.

Magath is a keen sports person, he is a marathon enthusiast and a climber who has been to Bhutan before.

"Have you been?"

"Yes, it's been more than 10 years, and it's a Buddhist country with a lot of temples."

"Haha, do you still believe in Buddhism?"

"Hehe, I respect this belief, by the way, when you go to Bhutan, help me with a stick of incense."

"Ask for what? A gold medal at the Olympics? Li Guo smiled.

"You know."

Football coaches are quite superstitious, so Li Guo didn't say anything, nodded, "Okay, I will definitely help you if you have the chance." ”

Time passed, Li Guo and Magat trained during the day and chatted at night, and they also felt very cool, but one day, Li Guo's phone rang, and it was Li Zibing calling.

As soon as he picked up the phone, Li Guo panicked, because on the other end of the phone, Li Zibing was crying.

"What's wrong? Met the bad guys? ”

"Nope."

"What the hell is going on, say." Li Guo was in a hurry, so he roared out.

Over there, Li Zibing cried and said, "My mother had a heart attack and was sent to the hospital." ”

Li Guo was also shocked in his heart, "Don't worry, I'll go over right away and send me the address, quickly." ”

Hanging up the phone, Li Guo drove over overnight, and when he arrived at the hospital, his eyes were glazed, and he saw Li Zibing in a daze.

She rushed over, Li Guo hugged her, and comforted: "It's okay, it's okay, I'm here." ”