Chapter 147: Returning from Injury
On October 20, the eighth round of La Liga began.
At 7 p.m., the Rose Garden Stadium was packed with people, and the Malaga fans hoped to boost the morale of the team with their shouts and return to victory.
In the first seven rounds of the competition, Malaga had an excellent record of six wins and one loss, and were in second place in the standings with only one point.
This is the best start in recent years.
The defeat to the Stadio Calderón in their last game ended Malaga's winning streak and the Malaga fans hope it was just an accident and that their team can regain the winning feeling.
In addition, the news of Li Chuanqi's return from injury has spread among Malaga fans.
"I heard that Li is back from injury!"
"That's right! Right! Right! I've heard he's on the squad, too! ”
"Four goals in a row, but unfortunately he was injured and couldn't play, if he hadn't been injured, we would never have lost to Atletico Madrid, we would definitely be at the top of the table!"
"Good thing he's recovered!"
"Do you think Lee is likely to start tonight?"
"Of course I want him to start, but he's just coming back from injury, it's difficult!"
"Why do you want to do so much? The fact that he is back in the ring is the best news in itself! ”
……
At 7:10, in the home team's dressing room, after Pellegrini announced the starting list, he made detailed tactical arrangements, and then said: "Some media think that our loss to Atletico Madrid is a signal, that we will lose in a row.
I don't believe that, I think the main reason for losing to Atletico last time out was that we were too tired.
After a week's break, I think we've recovered and have the ability to get back to victory.
So let's have faith! ”
When Li Chuanqi walked out of the locker room, Pellegrini patted him lightly on the shoulder: "Be ready to play tonight, don't put too much pressure on yourself after playing, the main task is to get back to the feeling and state of the game!" ”
Li Chuanqi nodded: "Coach, I know!" ”
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At 7:20, the starters of both sides followed the four referees out of the players' tunnel, and they were greeted by huge cheers and warm applause.
Malaga fans did not see Li Chuanqi in the starting lineup, and they were quickly relieved, after all, Li Chuanqi had just returned from injury.
And before he was injured, he didn't start and helped the team win.
"Super sub", as long as he's there!
"Drop! ……”
At half past seven, with the referee's whistle, the game officially began.
Málaga, who were at home, attacked Valladolid amid the shouts of the home fans.
Valladolid are currently eighth in La Liga and are a strong team having just drawn 1-1 at home to Espanyol in their last game.
In the twelfth minute of the first half, Malaga had a good chance to score, Joaquín crossed from the right, and Saviola, who was ambushed in the middle, grabbed the goal, and the football flew out of the field by grazing the post!
In the nineteenth minute of the first half, Yinsco planned an attack and made a wonderful pass to directly penetrate Valladolid's defense!
Saviola gets the ball in the box, faces the opposing goalkeeper and pushes it away!
The ball is out of the net!
"Coax! ……”
There was a huge cry of regret on the Rose Garden Stadium, and they hoped that Li Chuanqi would play as soon as possible.
In their impression, whether it is in Santa Malaga or Malaga, Li Chuanqi basically never missed a single goal.
In the ensuing match, Malaga continued to besiege Valladolid.
Surprisingly, it was not Málaga who scored the first goal, but Valladolid.
In the 31st minute of the first half, Valladolid made a steal in front of the penalty area and launched a quick counterattack.
After three quick passes, the ball reached the feet of winger Ebert.
Ebert made a quick run down the flank and crossed the middle from the edge of the box.
After Manuccio, the center forward who followed up in the middle, stopped the ball slightly, and volleyed vigorously at the edge of the penalty area, and the football went into the net!
1 to 0!
Valladolid, which has been passive in away games, has successfully attacked it!
There was an uproar at the Rose Garden Stadium, and the Malaga fans burst into loud boos.
In the following game, Málaga attacked more with firepower, but they were unable to find the opponent's goal for a long time, and could not equalize until the end of the first half.
Málaga continued to attack after the start of the second half, but they seemed to lack a bit of luck and their shots were either deflected wide, blocked by an opposition defender or saved by the opposition goalkeeper.
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Not only that, Valladolid's counterattack was impressive, if it weren't for the solid Malaga back line, if it weren't for goalkeeper Caballero's two excellent saves, the score would have been widened.
Do you want to lose two in a row?
The Malaga fans were very anxious, and when they saw Li Chuanqi warming up on the sidelines, they seemed to see a savior, so they shouted:
"Lee!"
"Lee!"
"Lee!"
In the twentieth minute of the second half, Li Chuanqi followed the tactical coach to the sidelines, and the tactical coach kept explaining the tactical requirements in his ear.
"Lee! Relax your mind, your abilities are sufficient, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Don't think you're the savior of this team, just be yourself! ”
Pellegrini walked up to him and whispered: "Remember, your main task tonight is to find the feeling of the game, to find the state of the game!" ”
The Chilean engineer was relieving the pressure on Li Chuanqi, and through this period of contact, he found that Li Chuanqi was a player with a strong sense of victory.
Now that I have just recovered from my injury, what if I exert too much force and get injured again?
The Malaga media will certainly put the blame on him after the game.
He had long found out that Li Chuanqi was the "darling" in the hearts of the Malaga media! ”
It's normal to think about it, leading the D team to help the city of Malaga win the Copa del Rey, which triggered the massive "Keep Lee" operation.
The "Leave Behind" campaign was fueled by the Malaga media.
And Li Chuanqi came off the bench to score in four consecutive games to help Malaga win and prove his worth.
Pellegrini even suspects that if Li Chuanqi had not been injured in an accident but in training, the Malaga media would have thought that there was something wrong with his training.
With a player like that, it's really stressful.
The Málaga TV commentator exclaimed: "After two weeks, Lee is finally back in the ring!"
During his injury, the Malaga fans greeted him in various ways, wishing him a speedy recovery!
Now he's finally back from injury!
Hopefully he can play Mr. Key again and help Malaga win tonight! ”
A minute later, Malaga was awarded a corner kick and Lee Chuanqi came onto the pitch as substitute Joaquin came onto the pitch to the cheers of the home fans.