Chapter 9 The Chasing People

The first warm-up match ended in failure, but the Chinese team was not too frustrated.

Even though the score was 3:1, the Chinese team also gained many counterattack opportunities during the game.

This also made many people see the possibility of their scoring.

For the current Chinese team, what they need to do is to constantly adjust the lineup within a limited time and seize the opportunity to score.

"You are too slow when you split the side! And your movements are too deliberate!"

During the team training match, Chen Man shouted to Chen Xiang.

As the center forward of the Chinese team, Chen Xiang's performance in the center position is not so satisfactory.

Perhaps due to some subtle changes in his mentality, his performance was not perfect, and his intention when splitting the ball was too obvious.

"Don't split the side in that direction every time you look in one direction. This will make the opponent's defensive players guess and use it to defend against you. The shaking of the eyes and the body is to deceive the opponent, so you must make good use of all the details!"

Chen Man's rare serious teaching.

If we say that Chen Man used to be angry and swearing, now Chen Man can calm down and teach.

In some ways, Chen Man has also grown up.

And for Chen Man, if they want to make further progress in this World Cup, it cannot be just him, Lekai and Liu Kairui who have made achievements. This requires the joint efforts of 11 people.

Therefore, in the preparation stage, Chen Man will also share some experience and direction of progress for these rookies.

Lekai is also teaching Di Lei.

Di Lei is Lekai's defensive partner, but the relationship between the two is not the equal and mutual assistance relationship between Lekai and Kante when they were in the club.

Due to the huge gap in strength, Di Lei is often unable to share the defensive pressure for Lekai.

In this case, Lekai can't feel at ease to advance.

For this reason, under Lippi's instructions, Lekai taught Di Lei some defensive skills.

On the other hand, the defenders are also doing defense training with Liu Kairui.

After a warm-up match, although they lost the game, their enthusiasm was not dispelled, but became more positive.

Through this warm-up match, they saw some hope.

Those games that once seemed out of reach seemed to be able to touch the edge of victory.

For example, in the last warm-up match, if they could seize the opportunity, it would be possible to draw or even beat Spain.

But this is not an easy task.

The Chinese team currently has many problems, which they need to solve little by little, but there is not much time left for them.

For Lippi, the only thing to be thankful for is that Lekai is still full of dominance.

When playing against Spain, the Chinese team's many counterattacks were all based on the league between Lekai and Chen Man.

So, players at the level of Champions League champions are different.

Even when being targeted by the opponent, they can still play well.

There is no need to say more about Lekai, and Chen Man's performance is also surprising.

Even from a certain perspective, Chen Man has a more exciting performance in the national team than in the club.

Of course, this is also a problem of the focus of the offense.

After all, in Liverpool, with teammates like Firmino and Salah, Chen Man does not have to bear such great pressure on the offensive advancement.

But in the Chinese team, he needs to bear a lot of pressure.

After all, if Chen Man does not perform well, it will be difficult for the Chinese team to attack.

After the morning training, Chen Man, Le Kai, Liu Kairui and Wang Yi went to eat together.

In the team, the relationship between the four is even closer.

Or maybe they have all reached the top league, or are playing in the top league, and they have common topics, so they get together.

"Chen Xiang is a very stupid kid. He forgets one thing after paying one thing, as if his brain can't turn!"

During the meal, Chen Man couldn't help complaining.

Liu Kairui also sighed: "The problem of the back line is also very serious. The attack and defense conversion rate is not fast enough. They can't plan the pass while observing, or predict the next step!"

"The overall structure is too rigid, and sometimes too tense."

Le Kai couldn't help saying.

After the three finished speaking, Wang Yi on the side couldn't help but smile bitterly; "Are your requirements too high?"

"You are asking these kids to meet the club's requirements, but you have to know that they haven't reached the top league level yet. Their previous playing rhythm was slower. Now they can keep up with your playing rhythm, which has already consumed a lot of their energy. How can they pay attention to other things?"

In response, the three looked at each other.

Chen Man grinned and said; "Okay, I admit that the requirements are a bit high, but it's also for the sake of getting results!"

Liu Kairui: "This time I agree with Man Man. If we can't get results, what's the difference from the last World Cup? We may even be eliminated in the group stage and go home. This is not what I want."

Le Kai glanced at the two and said; "I think we are too anxious. Some things need to be slowly adjusted. This kind of thing can't be forced!"

Alas~~~~~

Chen Man and Liu Kairui couldn't help sighing.

In the first World Cup, they had no choice. They played with a group of big brothers and achieved good results.

But by this World Cup, they have become senior citizens of the national team. Based on their own vision, they want better results.

But the current Chinese team may not necessarily be able to perform this way.

A group of old ones were sent away, and a group of younger ones came.

Moreover, this small group still has many problems.

There is no precise date for when it will become a combat force!

This gave them a huge headache.

After eating, the four of them walked out of the cafeteria and headed towards the dormitory.

The road to the dormitory passes through the training ground.

At noon, the sun was shining brightly and the overall temperature was also very high.

There was a faint burning sensation when the sun shone on my body.

"The sun is so big!"

Chen Man complained and immediately moved towards the shade under the eaves.

At this moment, they heard waves of rhythmic passes, not accompanied by shouts.

"This way! Do it again!"

"Queenie! When I pass the ball, you have to help me pull the ball aside so that I can turn around when you attract the defensive players!"

"Let's do it again!"

"The pace has accelerated! We can't keep up with Brother Kai or Brother Slow like this!"

“Look as you catch the ball and keep your head moving.”

"Shit! Why is this so difficult? I can't even control the ball!"

"I've noticed Kai's way of handling the ball. Except when protecting the ball, he hardly lowers his head to look at the ball. We also need to develop this habit. Only by observing more can we pass the ball faster!"

"The passing power is getting faster!"

Under the bright sun at noon, a group of young people were training in the training ground.

Even though it is rest time now, they still continue to practice independently.

Lucky and the other four stood in the shade and looked towards the stadium.

They saw that almost all the young players selected came to the court for additional training.

These young people may still have many flaws and shortcomings.

But they are working hard to catch up bit by bit.

Their voices are full of moisture, as warm as the sunshine at noon.

Their faces were covered with sweat, but their eyes were bright.

They are a group of young people, a group of hard-working young people!

Wang Yi's eyes softened, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "They understand their shortcomings, so they are more anxious than us, passing the ball again and again, shooting again and again, and training again and again! Why don't we? Came here like this?”

"Believe in them, it may take some time, but they will catch up with us. They are working hard to become a fighting force. Even now, they have not slacked off!"

Wang Yi turned to look at the three people with stern faces and said, "They are working hard to become teammates that can be recognized by you!"

Chen Man and Liu Kairui had a slight embarrassment on their faces.

After all, they had just complained about these people, but Lucai's expression looked extremely solemn.

Looking at Lucky's expression, Wang Yi asked, "What's wrong?"

Lucai said seriously; "The temperature is too high now. They will suffer from heat stroke, which will affect the subsequent training."

Wang Yi grinned and said, "Well, they will practice a little longer, should they be fine?"

"You also have to choose a good time for additional training. It's a good choice in the evening when it's a little cooler. If they are willing, I can help them apply for auxiliary lighting at night. It's not okay to practice at night, but now."

Lucky turned a corner, stepped into the training ground, and roared suddenly;

"Everyone! Stop training and go back to the dormitory to rest!

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Everyone looked blankly at Lucky who suddenly appeared.

Lucky looked around and roared again; "Immediately! Immediately!"

The young men were startled, and immediately turned into birds and beasts, and dispersed in a rush.