Chapter 36: Becky Appears
Zahavi's analysis made Degan also quiet down, and the things off the court were left to the people outside the court to solve, and what he had to do well now was the things inside the court.
After the winter break, in the seventeenth round of Serie A, Fiorentina sat at home to meet Sampdoria who came to challenge, this game Digan did not enter the starting lineup, during the winter break, he went out with Kaka to travel, and played with his little nephew all day, but little Gaudí had nothing to do, and Digan was glorious with a cold.
Fiorentina emerged victorious without Digan, and in the 19th minute of the game, Maggio broke down the right and Montolivo scored the only goal of the game with a low shot into the bottom right corner from 20 yards.
After the 17th round of fixtures, all eyes turned to Milan's San Siro Stadium, where Fiorentina will travel to AC Milan in the next round, and Beckham, who has completed the transfer formalities, will likely be in action.
Beckham has played a few warm-up games for Fiorentina before, and although his physical condition has not fully recovered, he has also shown a high standard, making people completely forget about Donader, who has moved to Napoli, and even Prandelli has praised Beckham.
Digan also said in an interview before: "I really hope that Beckham can stay, he can stay in Fiorentina for more than two months, he has proven himself to be a great player. ”
Think about it, Beckham's precise long pass at the back, and Degan's ball in front of him, how many fans want to see the footage?
Will David Beckham feature in this game?
In response to a reporter's question, Fiorentina coach Prandelli said with a smile: "Why not? He trains hard, we can all feel it, and he wants to contribute to Fiorentina! ”
David Beckham is also confident that he is fully prepared: "I have never been prepared for a game in my life because I am always ready to play, and of course I am not ready enough because in a championship club like Fiorentina I have to follow the manager Prandelli and personally, I can play half the game or half an hour against AC Milan. ”
The media has also predicted that Beckham is likely to come off the bench for the AC Milan game, and Beckham is also very satisfied with his Fiorentina experience, according to the media, this 2 or 3 months of training and games is a test for Beckham to return to European football, on the one hand, he wants to know whether he can still keep up with the rhythm of European football, on the other hand, he is looking for a club that can satisfy himself, Fiorentina's enthusiasm and positivity obviously make Beckham very satisfied.
Prandelli did not disappoint people, in this game, Beckham appeared in the starting lineup of Fiorentina, Ancelotti and Galliani will definitely not be in a good mood when they see this scene, because the closest to Beckham before it should have been AC Milan, who knows that just before Beckham nodded, Fiorentina suddenly came out, completely disrupted AC Milan's good hand, and cut off Hu by the way.
Before the start of the game, Degan also deliberately walked to Kaka's side, the two brothers chatted for a while, Degan is now most concerned about Kaka's next season, although Berlusconi has repeatedly claimed that Kaka will stay in AC Milan, but the current signs indicate that Kaka's days at the San Siro have entered the countdown, it may be summer, or it may leave in the winter transfer period.
Of course, the focus of this game was not the Wright brothers, but Beckham, who made his Serie A debut, and in the fifth minute, Beckham got a chance to perform, Pazzini broke through with the ball and was tackled by Kaladze in front of the penalty area, Fiorentina won a free kick on the left side of the box, Beckham, Digan and Modric all stood next to the ball.
Digan stepped forward and whispered a few words to Beckham, although in this position, he had a high discipline to score directly from a free kick, but this opportunity was still given to Beckham.
Beckham eventually fired a shot over the wall, but was unable to conquer Abbiati and was tipped over the crossbar with one palm.
Seeing that the ball did not score, Beckham also looked a little disappointed, but this shot has already shown his profound skills, and Degan also gave Beckham a thumbs up.
In the 22nd minute of the game, AC Milan took the lead by scoring first, Antonini's cross from the left bounced to the back post, Pato buckled with his left foot, 7 meters in front of the goal, and pushed his right foot into the bottom right corner, 1:0.
After the goal, the San Siro stadium was thunderous with joy, and after two seasons of being held down by Fiorentina, the Milan fans were a little breathless, and now that the team is in the lead, they are already hoping for a victory.
After the score was behind, Fiorentina still played without arrogance or impatience, and Beckham seemed very active on the pitch, not only often pressing forward to participate in the attack, but also often returning to the penalty area to assist the defense.
In the 25th minute, Kaka shot outside the penalty area, which was blocked by Beckham with his body, and in the next 28th minute, Beckham pulled to the right side of the field and crossed with a curling ball, but unfortunately Degan's follow-up was a little slower, did not reach it, and was cleared by Senderos with a header.
At the end of the first half, the game on the field was still 1:0, and in the second half, the two teams changed sides and fought again, as soon as they came up, Beckham was 24 meters in front of the goal, and got the opportunity to shoot, but unfortunately his right foot shot was slightly high.
Fiorentina equalized the score in the 48th minute, Pasquale broke through the pass on the left rib, Digan rebounded on the left side of the penalty area, dodged Abate and crossed, Pazzini grabbed the front point and did not touch the ball, but Montolivo, who followed up at the back point, pushed the ball into the empty goal less than two meters in front of the goal, 1:1.
After the equaliser, Fiorentina went from strength to strength, and Beckham gradually got into the groove, and finally, Fiorentina took the lead in the 52nd minute.
Beckham midfielder made a long diagonal pass to Degan, and after Degan received the ball, the left rib rushed past Senderos at high speed, and on the left side of the penalty area, he shot with his left foot at a small angle, past Abbiati, who fell to the ground and saved, into the far corner, 2:1.
Kaka then tried to replicate Degan's goal, but Kompany shoveled the ball off the line in the final moments.
Losing at home, AC Milan players were of course unwilling, and in the subsequent game, Ancelotti frequently deployed troops, in the 71st minute, Kaka's right rib and Seedorf kicked the wall to cooperate, burst into the penalty area, Inzaghi shot from 14 meters in front of the goal, and was killed by Thiago. Silva blocked, but Kaka, who followed up in time, stopped the ball when the ball was about to fly out of the penalty area, followed by the ball without waiting for the ball to land, and flew directly into the far corner with a volley, 2:2.
In the next game, the two sides also got a few chances, but unfortunately the heat of the last kick was a little worse, and the two sides finally shook hands 2:2.
After the game, Beckham's performance in this game, replacing the Wright brothers for the first time, became the focus of the match between Fiorentina and AC Milan.
Before the start of the game, there was still speculation about whether Prandelli would let Beckham play, but Beckham not only played, but also took the start.
After the game, the British media also praised Beckham, with the Telegraph quoting Capello as saying, "Whenever Beckham decides what to do, he usually does it." ”
Now Beckham's goal is to play like Maldini until he turns 40, and until his 40th birthday, teams around the world will be vying to invite him.
Prandelli also praised Beckham's performance in his post-match press conference: "Beckham has earned his place with his performances in training, I made the decision yesterday to start him, if Coach Capello needs a report on Beckham, I'm very positive here, I've brought a lot of good players, but the professionalism of Beckham is still rare. ”
Capello did not expect David Beckham to start against AC Milan, and despite his extensive network in Italy, he did not send anyone to observe Beckham, but the British media flocked to him.
The 33-year-old Beckham's first appearance at Fiorentina has been widely recognized by the domestic media, and Capello's call-up to Beckham during the national team's training camp will also be a matter of smooth sailing.
Beckham still looked very excited when he was interviewed.
'It's incredible to be able to play with a group of stars from this club,' Beckham said of his feelings, 'Sometimes you just have to give them the ball and they can do the rest, and playing for a club like this you don't feel pressure, I usually don't get too nervous before the game, but today I was a little bit bit because I'm back in a team of this calibre, playing with some of the best players in the world, and now I feel like I'm in better shape and stronger than I expected.' ”
For this game, Beckham has been preparing for a whole month, two days before the start of the game, he followed the whole team to Milan, the local "paparazzi fans" thought that he would go to the center of Milan commercial belt shopping, has long been lurking, but the result is empty, only to learn that Beckham stayed in the hotel all afternoon to rest.
David Beckham said a lot about his debut: "I would have liked to have won the first game, but it was a good result, I was very happy on the pitch, it was so beautiful to start my journey in Italy at a stadium like the San Siro, a surprise for the starter? I don't think much about these things, I don't make predictions, I just want to train hard, I've done a lot in my career so far, I've gotten a lot, but I'm still proud to be given the opportunity to start as soon as I joined Fiorentina, and I'm excited to play alongside some of the best players in the world, I feel very lucky to have this kind of debut at the age of 33, and when Coach Prandelli announced the decision at the technical meeting the day before the game, my excitement was really hard to express, and I understood that, I can still play at a high level and I want to play until I am 40 like Maldini. ”
There are also media in England who are not optimistic about Beckham's future in Fiorentina, declaring: "Beckham has come to a big stage like Italian football, although the fans there still love him, but he is too old, too slow, he can only inflate himself commercially, on the football field, he can do very little!" ”
But after the game, I believe that such negative comments will die down, whether it is the team's head coach Prandelli, or the team's captain Degan, Beckham's debut has been affirmed.
In this match with AC Milan, although it was Digan and Montolivo who scored goals, there was no doubt that the protagonist of this match was David Beckham.
What people didn't expect was that Beckham was on the pitch from the first minute of the game, and from the moment the referee blew the opening whistle, Beckham became the protagonist on the San Siro pitch.
Beckham was linked up with right wing-back Maggio right after kick-off, and from then on, Beckham became an active participant in the game.
In the first half of the game, Beckham was still more present at the back, and the only time he was involved in the attack was the free-kick, but unfortunately the football was rejected by Abbiati at the moment when he was about to cross the goal line.
However, with AC Milan scoring the first goal, Beckham became more and more involved in Fiorentina's attack, and in the 28th minute, Beckham sent the first cross, but unfortunately Digan did not reach it, and Senderos took the lead to clear the ball.
As the game entered the second half, Beckham had his first shot on goal in Italy, Fiorentina sent a corner kick from the left, Beckham received Montolivo's return and turned the ball into the far corner with his right foot outside the box, but AC Milan goalkeeper Abbiati fell to the ground to save the ball.
After a period of time, Beckham's physical strength decreased significantly, but he still actively appeared in the attack, and Degan's goal came from Beckham's long pass.
Throughout the game, David Beckham contributed 12 crosses for Fiorentina, both effective tackles, one interception, one clearance and one assist.
After the game, some media even called the game "Beckham's night", and in the post-match score, Beckham scored 6.5 points, the second highest score after the Fiorentina team Digan.
In this game, it can be seen that Beckham did not appear to be out of place, and he was able to really participate in Fiorentina's attacking system, rather than staying in central midfield for the most part of the time as in the previous warm-up games.
David Beckham's 12 crosses show that he can get on the run in attack, and considering he's been playing in the MLS for a year and a half, it's really rare to adapt to Serie A so quickly.
Speaking after the game, Prandley made no secret of his fondness for Beckham: "I think through this game, Beckham has shown that he is a smart player who can bring balance, he trains well, he is in good physical condition, so starting this game is a reward for him to integrate into the team so quickly." ”
Beckham also commented on his performance: "It was my first game at Fiorentina and I felt good, I was happy with my performance, and before the game coach Prandelli told me that I would be useful to the team and would be a surprise against AC Milan. ”
In fact, Beckham did just that, and although Fiorentina only managed to get a draw, that assist was crucial for the game.
For joining Fiorentina, Beckham hopes to use this to return the trust of England coach Capello, although Capello was not able to watch the game in person, but Capello watched the video of the game later, after affirming Beckham's performance, Capello also recalled a past with Beckham in Real Madrid, and took the initiative to admit his mistake.
'I was wrong because after he signed his contract with the Galaxy, the club asked me to decide whether I should leave him out of the squad. I made the wrong decision to leave him out of the squad, but he continued to train hard and then I found out about my mistake and I wasn't afraid to admit it, so I brought him back to the squad until he left, and it was because of his performance that Real Madrid won the league that season. ”
A debut, whether it is Italy or England, now people are talking about Beckham, but at this time, an Italian media threw out a surprising topic because Beckham, Digan and others were "forgotten".
The articles in this media outlet are full of worries, fearing that the arrival of Beckham will trigger subconscious jealousy among Fiorentina players and affect the balance of the team.
But several big names in Fiorentina have come out to refute the suspicions, Digan said: "He is a kind and lovely person, I am willing to help him become the protagonist of Serie A, Fiorentina is not a vain Galaxy Fleet, but a collection of many players who are willing to sacrifice themselves." ”
For his part, Montolivo said: "There is no form of jealousy in our team, everyone has their own place, they have their own way of performing, Beckham has everything he has today, he won it himself, and he deserved it on and off the pitch. ”
Fellaini, who has a rivalry with Beckham, smiled evilly in an interview: "That's right! David is such a disaster, he can't fit into our team, he's caused us a lot of problems! ”
Then Fellaini made a big reversal under the stunned gaze of the reporters, and returned to seriousness after a big smile: "He is very creative, he has enough intelligence and coordination, besides, Fiorentina can make all newcomers feel comfortable, we should be patient, we should not expect him to do something earth-shattering right away, because even experienced people need time to adapt and run-in, his time is too short, we will do everything to make him our added value!" ”
"Media pressure is a normal phenomenon in this society, and the media has its own job, and it has nothing to do with us," Ledesma said. ”
The fans are relieved, compared to Beckham's infinite light, the fans obviously want to see the overall harmony of Fiorentina, and the attitude of Digan and others is a reassurance to the club's senior management and the Florentina world.
It is precisely because of the current Fiorentina that he has such an inclusive attitude and long-term vision, and Beckham has also been affirmed by everyone after his debut.
Beckham has been affirmed by most people, of course, except for the Milanese, who were originally looking forward to Beckham's arrival, but just when the trip was about to take place, Beckham actually broke the appointment and threw himself into the arms of the Fiorentinas, which made AC Milan fans how could not hate.
Milan's media are also full of sarcasm at Beckham, in their words, Beckham is like a lonely soul on the pitch, he can't find himself at all, he can't find his teammates, he doesn't know where to stand, he is a completely superfluous person, he can't reach a consensus with the people around him, and judging from his weak running, he doesn't want to reach a consensus with his teammates, Fiorentina is paralyzed on the right half of his body like a stroke patient, and the ball only moves in the left half.
Defensively, Beckham dragged too far behind, his tackling ability was too poor, he couldn't tell whether it was a defender or a midfielder, his and Macho's roles and positions were very chaotic, and the sense of self-protection was too much, Beckham did not actively participate in the team, and there was no threat at all.
Beckham was also very generous with the criticism from the Milan media: "I can understand their feelings, before coming to Fiorentina, I was really close to AC Milan, but now it doesn't make sense to say this, I'm satisfied with today's game, I feel good, three months later, it's wonderful to be back in the field with a great team like Fiorentina, not to mention that I feel a perfect team atmosphere." ”
Of course, the performance doesn't tell the whole story, and what level Beckham has recovered from training with Fiorentina after a month is what people are most concerned about.
"We all know the characteristics of Italian football and the way we prepare for the game, it's too hard for me, the training mode here is similar to Manchester United, but the intensity is too high, I don't think there are many teams in the world that can maintain this high intensity like Fiorentina all the time, but I like it very much, I just have to train hard and get something useful from every training session and every second in Fiorentina, and it makes me so happy to play with these team-mates now, every detail makes me happy. The atmosphere of the team is like a fairy tale, although it is tiring to practice, but I said, I like to be tired. ”
Beckham also admitted that he does not regret giving up Europe and choosing the United States: "I never let myself regret doing things, in Los Angeles, I have spent and will continue to have a good time, now I am in Florence, I am a lucky man, not everyone has my experience, I don't ask about the future, I only want the two months in front of me." ”
But now, after this game, more and more people believe that there will be a long-term marriage between Fiorentina and David Beckham.
When Beckham transferred to the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2007, there was an additional clause in the five-year contract signed, that is, the contract could be terminated early after three seasons, that is, at the end of the major league in November this year, Beckham only needs to pay a certain amount of compensation and can choose to leave, but this will be seen, whether his performance can convince Fiorentina to completely introduce him, once he finally joins Fiorentina, he is much more likely to participate in the 2010 World Cup, Beckham will not ignore this.
Digan had already made an offer to Beckham, but their plan at the time was to keep Beckham until the end of the season.
If it's a permanent transfer?
"Why not?" Deegan said with a smile in an interview, "This game against AC Milan, David's performance, I believe that no team will refuse such a player, he is very strong, yes!" Very strong, of course, and most importantly, David is a very professional man, and all eyes are on his business, but I would say that even though those activities take up a lot of his time, he spends no less time on the training pitch than any Fiorentina player! ”
Deegan is indeed tempted, before he just wanted to let Beckham play until the end of this season, to fill the vacancy left after Donadale left, Beckham is about to be 34 years old after all, how long can he maintain his condition, no one can say, but after the game with AC Milan, Degan's mind changed, so Beckham may really be able to play until the age of 40.
Beckham also responded immediately to Degan's positive attitude: "I feel very good in Fiorentina, I have the best team-mates here, they are all very young, playing with them makes me feel like I am back at Manchester United, this feeling makes me very excited I respect the contract with the LA Galaxy team, but I really want to stay and contribute my strength to this team." ”
Subsequently, Fiorentina's executive chairman Pakinwa also jumped out and brushed his presence: "Will Beckham stay?" It's not clear yet, but I'm going to work hard to make this happen, the future of Beckham? We all want his future to be purple! ”
Fiorentina fans are happy now, if Beckham can really transfer, who would dare to say that Fiorentina is an upstart and a country team.
All Fiorentina fans will be proud to say: we have two of the best top stars in the world!
Lang is affectionate, and the concubine is intentional!
In this way, Beckham's willingness to accompany her husband to the Los Angeles Galaxy looks like a wicked person who snatches love.
However, it is still too early to say anything, and the future matters should be left to the future to be solved!