The frantic attack of the Argentines finally made it impossible for the Russians to withstand it!

After all, Argentina were far superior to Russia, and in the second half, Argentina seemed to regain the feeling they had when they were in a smashing mess in South America, with Barty's brace and Crespo's icing on the cake giving Argentina a 3-1 win over Russia......

In the second half, León played the full 90 minutes as Argentina's left midfielder, playing well in both the midfield and left midfield positions, and he was also praised by his teammates after the game.

Especially the senior brothers of River Plate, such as Aimar, Crespo, Plasant, and Ortega, their love for this little junior brother is overflowing.

And today's Argentine national team captain wizard Veron performed well in the second half, after all, Veron is a superstar figure!

Even if he doesn't play well, there is still no problem in abusing Russia.

However, the Argentine team had a hidden talent problem in the second half...... Captain Ayala is injured!

The injury of the team's main defensive captain Ayala has cast a shadow over Argentina's World Cup journey.

After the match, Ayala went to the hospital for a check-up, and the end result was that he could be out for about fifteen days...... This basically means that Ayala will miss the entire group stage.

The rest of the Argentine national team returned to the hotel.

Their head coach, Bielsa, was given a brief notice to go to a high-end clubhouse in Sapporo......

There, there will be two big names waiting for him.

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"Mr. Pekerman, President Grondona...... I don't know what you're looking for me for? At this moment, the person sitting in front of Bielsa is the biggest voice in South American football, as well as the Argentine football emperor who has been growing in FIFA's combination of money, power and popularity, and in the change of power in FIFA, Grondona.

and Pekerman, who is highly regarded in Argentina.

You must know that Bielsa's ability to become the coach of the Argentine national team came from Pekerman's recommendation to Grondona.

Looking at Bielsa, Grondona and Pekerman both looked at each other and smiled, and then Grondona looked at Bielsa and asked: "Coach Bielsa, I don't want to interfere with your coaching of the national team, but with all due respect, what do you think of the Argentine national team under your command." ”

Grondona came, naturally it can't be a trivial matter! You must know that in the future of FIFA, Grondona is the only one who knows what Blatter's annual salary and dividends are.

Of course, in the previous life, there were also many people who believed that Grondona was the main culprit for the lack of its own system in Argentine football.

Bielsa thought for a moment and replied: "We are in good shape, everyone is doing well in the warm-up games. ”

"Well, everybody's doing well, but Coach Bielsa, do you think this Argentine team lacks a real leader on the field?" Grondona asked with a smile.

Bielsa was stunned, he couldn't guess the meaning of Grondona's words......

At this time, Pekerman stood up and said: "Marcelo (Bielsa), the chairman is asking you, after the captain Ayala was injured, have you decided who will be the leader and captain of the Argentine national team in this World Cup next?" ”

Bielsa hesitated and replied, "Veron." ”

At this time, after listening to Bielsa's decision, Grondona shook his head: "Veron is not a good captain, you know his deeds in Argentina, he is a good player on the field, but he is definitely not a good captain. ”

Bielsa was a little overwhelmed by Grondona's words. Of course, if he knew that Leonwill was the illegitimate son of Grondona's youngest son, perhaps the doubts in his mind would have disappeared!

You must know that one of Grondona's favorite sons is Leonwill, although he is an illegitimate child, it is difficult to hide Grondona's love for him.

So Grondona came today precisely for the sake of Leonville's future in the Argentine national team. Grondona is indeed an out-and-out talent reader, the biggest cancer of Argentine football, but in this life, the emergence of Leonwill completely changed all this......

Pekerman also relieved Bielsa: "The chairman and I watched today's friendly game, and it seems that Veron, the captain, is not very convinced by the other players." ”

At this time, Bielsa also said: "Yes, President, Mr. Pekerman, Veron is indeed not very convincing to everyone, but the World Cup is about to start, and I have decided that Veron is the captain of the Argentine national team." ”

Grondona continued to shake his head, "Coach Bielsa, in fact, Pekerman and I have been discussing, why the Argentine team has always missed the World Cup after Maradona? We have the best players in the world, so why can't we go further? I don't think we have a leader like Diego......"

Pekerman also helped: "Yes, Bielsa, although Veron's skills are good, but it is difficult to convince people in the national team, why don't you try to use Simeone as the captain?" ”

Bielsa nodded: "Actually, I have such a plan, Simeone has served the team for a long time and is the candidate for captain, but I have already decided that the vice-captain is Veron, according to the rules, he is the candidate for the captain...... The chairman, Mr. Pekerman, does not bode well for the changeover. ”

Grondona and Pekerman did not continue to wrestle over the captaincy.

After all, Bielsa is the head coach of the national team.

Grondona looked at Bielsa and asked, "Coach Bielsa, then how do you think about using Leonwill in this World Cup?" He's one of the most popular players in our national team right now, and as you know, he's just pulled off a great miracle and glory in Argentina with his team-mates...... I thought, why don't you try to groom Leonwell as the new core of our future? ”

Bielsa pondered for a moment, in fact, he also felt that Leonwill would work better with Aimar, Ortega and others after he came on the field, but what position should Leonwill play? The team's main defenders Simeone and Matthias Almeida are unshakable, and the frontcourt Veron is his appointed vice-captain and the next captain, as for Ortega and Aimar?

Bielsa can't be taken by anyone.

"Chairman, Leon is too young! I think the most important thing about this World Cup is the accumulation of experience for him. That's all Bielsa can say.

At this time, Grondona shook his head again, "Coach Bielsa, today's game has proved that León has the strength to play the main force for the Argentine national team, although his personal ability is still lacking, but you also know that he, Aimar and Ortega are also from the system of River Plate, and the cooperation of the three of them is much better than that of Veron, Aimar and Ortega." Sometimes on the court, it is not who is strong and who can play, just like a good computer, compatibility is the most reasonable. ”

Grondona made it clear that he wanted to help his youngest son ascend to the throne!

In fact, this is not a game of chess played by Grondona, if Leonwill can become the future leader of the Argentine national team, then Grondona's rights will be greater, and with Leonwill to help him control the national team, Grondona can cover the sky with one hand.

Of course, in addition to power, Grondona's love for Leonwill is undoubted, and Leon's performance is also amazing! If Leon is a dou who can't be helped, what's the use of Grondona saying more?

But now, on the pitch, León has shown that he is more suitable for this Argentine national team than Veron, so Grondona has the capital to say this to Bielsa.

Bielsa is now finally feeling the pressure to be the head coach of the Argentine national team...... Yes, it is not him who really decides everything for the Argentine national team, it is Grondona, and if Argentina loses, he is the one who pays for the loss, but it will not be Grondona!

"In short, Coach Bielsa, I hope you will think about my suggestion, and of course, I also agree with what you said that the temporary change will not be easy for the Argentine national team to perform and play in the World Cup, but León is definitely a good player." With that, Grondona left first.

Pekerman, on the other hand, stayed to talk to Bielsa.

"Marcelo, tell me the truth, aside from the chairman's love for Leonville, what do you think of Leonville as a player." Pekerman asked, looking at Bielsa.

Bielsa thought for a while and said: "Leonwill is indeed more suitable for the system of the Argentine national team, but Jose (Pekerman), you know, I can't take Veron......"

Pekerman nodded: "So, Marcelo! You've got yourself in big trouble, the Argentine national team has always been senior, in '78 it was Passarella, in '82 it was Passarella, in '86 it was Maradona's turn, and after that? '98 is Simeone, I don't think you should have decided and promised to make Veron the vice-captain, in terms of prestige, Simeone is far above Veron...... Alas, if Veron is not the captain, then it will not be difficult for you to take him. But now, Ayala is injured and will be able to play in the World Cup...... If Ayala is unable to play, according to the rules, the vice-captain Veron will definitely become the captain...... But Veron isn't a popular guy, and your team is now looking glamorous, but it's actually starting to shakily a bit! ”

Jose Pekerman's words made Bielsa wake up all of a sudden, "José, what do you think I should do now?" I'm not as good at managing a team as you are. ”

Pekerman smiled: "You are riding a tiger now, and you don't let Veron be the captain?" That Peron must be unhappy with you. With Perón as the captain, he is difficult to convince. Or enable Leonwell, as the chairman said? It's not impossible because there are a lot of former River Plate players in this team, and everyone takes good care of Leonwill, but what position do you let Leonville play after he comes on? Contradictions, Marcelo! ”

Bielsa nodded, hoping that Pekerman, an old man with good relationships, could give him some guidance.

"But there are no ways to deal with it, first of all, you have to take the words of the chairman to heart. Marcelo, I know you've put a lot of effort into this Argentina team and you want to lead this Argentina team to the title, so I don't want to put any pressure on you...... Also, Marcelo, since you think Leon is good, then be bold and use him! With the chairman behind you to support you, you don't have to worry so much! After a pause, Pekerman continued to look at Bielsa and said: "I'll teach you a trick, the first thing you need to do now is to go back and find out what the players think, as far as I know, there are more than sixty percent of the people in the Argentine team who are dissatisfied with Veron as the captain!" You can cook it once this time, give the players their chances, and let them vote for the captain! In this way, it is not your fault that whoever you choose! ”

Bielsa nodded, Pekerman was indeed right, and the madman Bielsa nodded and accepted Pekerman's suggestion.

Pekerman continued to say to Bielsa: "And then there's the question of Leonwill, you think he can, and he has the chairman's backing, as long as Veron is not selected as the captain, then it's very simple for you to use Leonwill. Marcelo, you have to remember that in front of the chairman, you may be just a junior, but in front of those players, you are the supreme boss! Be sure to show your authority! And I heard that Leon Will is in the national team, except for a few players such as Veron, he has a very good relationship with everyone in private, and you can use Leon Will to buy people's hearts! ”

Bielsa nodded again, and then Bielsa felt that the biggest drawback of being a head coach was that he would not form his own cronies like Pekerman.

In the World Cup in 02, Argentina had a total of five captains on the field, which has to be said to be the biggest reason for Argentina's defeat in East Asia!

None of the players are convinced! Qualifiers are qualifiers, and the World Cup is the World Cup! Bielsa did choose the best 23 people in Argentina at that time, but it was the best 23 people who created the tragedy of Argentina's defeat in East Asia!

Bielsa is a good coach, an absolute good coach, but management is definitely not what he's good at!

The players of the successful teams in history may not be the best, but they are definitely the most united.

The locker room storm in Argentina began in a three-man meeting of Grondona, Pekerman, Bielsa......

This three-person meeting was hailed as the biggest change in the history of the Argentine national team.

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