During the World Cup, flights and hotels were too difficult to book.

Xia Xing came to watch the World Cup, and it was really bleeding.

Even if I had to leave, I couldn't get a suitable ticket.

Eventually, he bought a first-class cabin at a higher price and finally boarded the plane back to England.

But unexpectedly, he actually met Van Gaal in the next seat.

Although it was the first time they met, Xia Xing still greeted him politely.

"Hello, Coach van Gaal, I didn't expect to meet you here."

Van Gaal was closing his eyes when he suddenly heard someone greet him.

"Huh?"

Looking to the side, there was an unfamiliar oriental face.

I hadn't seen it before, but it seemed a little familiar......

Xia Xing hurriedly introduced himself to save embarrassment.

"Coach Louis van Gaal, I'm a player in Manchester United's youth team, my name is Xia Xing. I went on loan to Leicester City last season and the loan period has come and I'm back at Manchester United. ”

"Oh!"

Van Gaal remembered.

"You're the guy who beat Manchester United in the FA Cup final?"

"Yes."

"I remember you."

Once you've found a topic, it's much easier to have a conversation.

"Xia, how was it last season at Leicester City? I remember you became a regular for Leicester and helped the team get promoted, you were very good. ”

"Thank you for the compliment, I do have a lot to improve."

"That's true, after all, you're too young now, the Premier League stage is far from comparable to the Championship, and you still need to accumulate a lot."

"I'll do my best."

"What are your thoughts on next season?"

Hearing Van Gaal's words, Xia Xing was stunned.

This, how do I answer?

What do I think?

What can I say?

I want to stay at Manchester United next season.

I also said that it doesn't count.

Seeing that Xia Xing didn't speak for a long time, Van Gaal also felt that his question was a bit problematic.

"Xia, let me talk to you about my thoughts."

"I'm listening."

At this point, the plane began to take off, temporarily interrupting the conversation between the two.

From the ground, to the sky, in just a short time, the plane resumed smooth operation.

Van Gaal looked out the window and continued the conversation.

"xia, I just got out of a less-than-ideal World Cup experience,

"Well, we didn't make it to the final, it's a shame.

"We prepared well before the race, but we didn't make it to the end.

"I'm not saying this to talk to you about the Dutch national team.

"I want to tell you that I don't know Manchester United very well since I took over as Manchester United manager.

"There are a lot of other people I don't know except for a few top stars.

"Including you, don't blame me for being straight.

"But I still have some impressions of you,

'Because of your excellent performance in the FA Cup final.

"To be honest, I've just arrived at Manchester United and it's unlikely to take any risks.

"I will choose the players I am familiar with, the formation I am familiar with, the style of play that I am familiar with.

"I'm going to bring in some big names as well.

"The kind of big players who have proven themselves in the top flights,

"As for a lot of young people, they can just wait on the bench for opportunities.

'The League Cup and the FA Cup are a good stage.

"Don't think about the league.

'I'm saying this to the young men of Manchester United's first team.

'They don't have a lot of chances next season.

"So, do you understand?"

Van Gaal is not smiling, but his expression is very serious.

Xia Xing looked at him and was speechless for a while.

From Van Gaal's words just now, Xia Xing had already heard it.

Not even the youngsters in the first team, let alone the youth players.

For a player like me who is still on loan in the youth team, it's even more useless.

Seeing that Xia Xing didn't speak for a long time, Van Gaal continued to speak.

'I'm not a manager who likes to comfort people.

"I have my own characteristics, I have my own character,

'I can say whatever I have, especially with the players.

"I won't force you down and coax you to say I'll give you a chance, but keep letting you look at the water cooler,

'I think that kind of manager is rubbish.

"I like to go straight, I hope you don't mind."

Xia Xing nodded.

"That's right, I like to say whatever I want,

"Since you just said what you think,

"I also want to talk to you about the future I want."

Hearing this, Van Gaal crossed his feet with great interest, looked at Xia Xing, and waited for him to continue.

'At Leicester I'm enjoying football.

"I love the feeling of playing.

"One season has passed, and I have not only helped the team to achieve the best,

"It also helped the team win the FA Cup.

"And he has won many Premier League titles.

"I think this title is very golden.

'So even though I haven't played in the Premier League, I'm still confident in myself.

"I'm sure I'll be able to convince everyone in the Premier League!

"When I'm back at Manchester United now, I'm really back in a new environment.

"After all, I've been with Manchester United for so short, not even a tenth of my time at Leicester.

'Next season I can accept the substitution, I can accept the bench,

"But I want to be able to play more.

"If I don't play, I can't show my quality.

"There's no way to prove yourself.

"I don't want to sit on the bench for a season,

'I've played in the League Cup, I've won the FA Cup.

'I would love to play in the Premier League.

"So you just asked me what I think about next season,

"I tell you sincerely,

'I want to play enough in the Premier League.

"That's what I really think."

Looking at Xia Xing, who was determined in front of him, Van Gaal kept staring into his eyes.

At this moment, he really admired this young man a little.

If he is still the manager of the Eredivisie, he will definitely try to develop young people, give him opportunities and give him time.

But now he's the manager of Manchester United.

Manchester United will not give the manager too much time.

They came to me because they needed to get results as soon as possible.

Money is not an issue, and many other things are not.

As long as the results are produced, even if you sell all the players and buy another team, it's no problem.

Therefore, it is impossible to train young people.

Even if you give young people a chance to play, it must be a huge help in the game.

But this young man has not even played a Premier League game, and it is impossible for him to bet on him.

Thinking of this, Van Gaal spoke again.

"Xia, I appreciate your straightforwardness, that's good.

"Unfortunately, I can't agree to your request.

"Manchester United may play a little more utilitarian next season.

"It's impossible to give young people too many opportunities,

"Not to mention you,

"I'll give you three options that you can consider considering:

"First, stay at Manchester United and I'll give you a chance to get into the first team, but if you want to be in the squad, it's very unlikely;

"Second, go out on loan, I can loan you to a Premier League team to satisfy your desire to play in the Premier League, and it's no problem to go back to Leicester City;

"Thirdly, transfer directly, go where you want to go, and I will try my best to make it easier for you in terms of transfer fees and help you get a better salary.

"Which of these three choices do you want to choose?"

(End of chapter)