Chinese champion

Chapter 84 Injured
Founded in 1919, the Valencia team is an old La Liga team. It has won four La Liga championships in history, but the latest one was in 1971. After winning the La Liga championship 30 years ago, this team has become They were always hovering in the middle of La Liga. It was not until the 90s that they gradually entered the ranks of the first-class teams. Especially after the former Mallorca coach Cooper took over, they entered Europe twice in a row last year and the year before. In the final of the Champions League, it was a pity that they lost to the La Liga giants Real Madrid and the Bundesliga hegemony Bayern Munich in the final.

Under the invitation of a lot of money, Cooper left Valencia and became the head coach of the Serie A giants Inter Milan. The young coach and former Tenerife head coach Benitez took office. Under his guidance, Valencia West Asia gradually got rid of the stigma that Kuppa had put on him before, coupled with Mendieta's departure, Benitez used the Argentine "Joker" Emaar, forming another style of play.

On December 12, with the prestige of six consecutive victories, the Mallorca team rushed to the Luis Casanova Stadium in Valencia aggressively.

The stadium that can accommodate 5000 people was full. In the previous day's game, Barcelona was hit hard again. They lost to the underdog Alaves with two goals in the away game. Real Madrid relied on Morientes and Raul at home. A goal in 10 minutes defeated Osasuna 2:1, securing the No.1 position in the standings.

This game is very important for both sides, Valencia will move up to second place if they win, while Mallorca will continue to establish themselves in No.2 and put pressure on Real Madrid. .

Aragones was very low-key in an interview before the game: "Valencia is a traditional strong team. Although our points are higher than them now, we only have two points. We are playing away. Their The fans will bring us a lot of pressure, but we will never give in, although the hope of winning is not great, but getting one point is our goal."

Compared with Benitez's words are much more heroic: "Really? Is that what the old man said? That's great, we will definitely win, even if it is one point, they don't even want to win from us. Take it away!"

Although that is what he said, Aragones didn't mean to be conservative at all. He lined up all the main lineup. Except for the captain Nadal who was a little tired after continuous battles, the other main players played on the defense line. Ballesteros as the main debut, his task is to mark each other's only striker, the 1.9-meter-five Norwegian Karoo.

In the midfield, Ibagaza, who returned from injury, became the main force. His counterparts were the Spaniard Campano, Panovic's midfielder, Pei Wei's midfielder, and the double forwards were Luke and Eto'o.

Of course, Benitez did not take Aragones' words seriously. Only a fool coach can tell the truth before a football game. He has also lined up the main lineup (4-2-3-1) all the time. The goalkeeper is Spanish goalkeeper Jose Santiago Canizares, the four defenders are Angloma, Ayala, Pellegrino, Carboni, and the two midfielders are Baraja and Albelda, the three midfielders are Rufete, Aimar and Kiley Gonzalez, and the striker is Carew.

The two famous coaches, one low-key and the other high-key, were not confused by the opponent's smoke bombs. The result of the game still depends on how well the players of both sides perform.

At [-]:[-] pm local time, with the whistle of the referee, the game began!

The Mallorca team took the lead, and Eto'o knocked the ball to Luke. After receiving the ball, Luke passed the ball to Pei Wei behind.

Pei Wei took the ball, he controlled the ball lightly, and at the same time he was looking for the opponent's flaws.

Valencia's defense is undoubtedly the strongest in La Liga. Under the guidance of former coach Cooper, Valencia has been the team with the fewest goals conceded in La Liga for two consecutive seasons. The line of defense also contributed a lot.

Left back Frenchman Angenoma, former French international, 38 years old, right back Italian Carboni, former Italian international, 39 years old, although their age has reached a limit for football players, but this The state of the two veterans is still surprisingly good. Not long ago, the Valencia club still renewed their contracts for one year, which is proof. In addition, the central defender Robert Ayala, the captain of the Argentine national team, and the 1.9-meter-tall Spaniard Pellet Greenough, the defense of this multinational force has stifled the opponent's attack countless times, and even Real Madrid's terrifying attack line was useless against this defense in the first game of the season , In the end, he could only accept the consequences of a small loss in the away game.

Standing behind them is Canizares, the main goalkeeper of the Spanish national team. Although he is only 1.8 meters tall, his reaction is amazing. The Spanish national team did my part to start.

When Pei Wei was having a headache because he couldn't find any flaws in the opponent's defense, Valencia's midfielder Albelda rushed over viciously, intending to break the ball from Pei Wei's feet.

Of course Pei Wei didn't want him to steal the ball away. He followed Albelda's approach with a light dunk and wiped past Albelda.

"It's so dangerous." Pei Wei took a breath, this guy grabbed the ball so fast that he was almost cut off.

Just when he was stabilizing the ball, a strong force came from the side, and Pei Wei was knocked to one side. Baraja, who was going up to grab the ball, immediately broke the ball out of his control, and Bigfoot launched a counterattack .

The ball arrived at Aimar's feet in the frontcourt. Aimar didn't stick the ball. Before Mallorca had organized a tight defense, he made a diagonal pass. His compatriot Keeley Gonzalez understood it and got rid of Filipino after he inserted it at high speed. Nidhi's defense sent the ball in front of the goal.

Carew and Ballesteros were fighting for positions, but in the end Carew, who was as strong as a tank, grabbed the spot.

"Oh my God, is this guy a monster?" Ballesteros sat down on the ground after being hit, and looked at Karoo's back and sighed.

Nino pulled him up: "Your body is not bad. Believe in yourself. No matter in terms of height or weight, you are not inferior. Just remember that you are younger than him. Physically, you are not inferior. Take the advantage, and carry it with him! I believe you can do it!"

While Nino was still teaching Ballesteros, Roa had already kicked the ball. Panovic hit the ball above Aimar's head, and the ball fell to the foot of Ibagaza on the wing.

Ibagaza rushed forward with the ball, and Caboni followed him closely. Ibagaza made a gesture to rush to the bottom line, and then quickly dunked the ball back. At a 45-degree angle, Luke overwhelmed Pei Legrino's header was saved by Canizares.

The trial after the start of the game ended quickly, and the "Bat Corps" immediately took advantage of the advantage of the home court to attack the Mallorca team. Whether it was Kiley and Rufet's side assaults or Aimar's central organization, they continued to attack. Create trouble for Mallorca's defense.

But the teenager Ballesteros immediately entered the role after the initial panic. Relying on his youth and strength, he insisted on resisting Carew, which also made Valencia's offensive lose the last ounce. Ring, often in the restricted area and return without success.

Pei Wei kept running in the midfield, he was waiting for an opportunity.

Albelda followed him closely. He knew the importance of this young man. It can be said that without this young man, the Mallorca team would not be so difficult this season.

He believed that he never underestimated Pei Wei, but he still underestimated Pei Wei's strength.

When Keeley made a cross from the wing, Ballesteros desperately leaned on Carew, but Carew failed to jump up, and Nino, who was a sweeper, immediately made a clearance.

The ball quickly reached Pei Wei's feet after three passes and two passes. Pei Wei did not stop the ball with his back to Albelda, and directly flicked the ball outward with the outside of his foot. The ball flew to Campano's feet. Then Pei Wei turned and passed Albelda, and Campano lost no time in passing the ball back to his feet. With a beautiful two-one, Pei Wei got rid of Albelda.

Baraja came up to defend, but Pei Wei dribbled the ball to the left a few meters away from him. After attracting Caboni's attention, he passed the ball diagonally in front of Ibagaza. .

The ball was passed very fast. Ibagaza ran at his top speed, caught up with the ball before it crossed the baseline, and then passed a very fast ground ball. Neither Luke nor Ayala could touch the ball. Just when people thought that the attack would be in vain, Luke appeared at the back point, and he easily swept the missed ball into the goal.

Pellegrino didn't have time to catch him, and Canizares couldn't stop his shot. No. 16 minutes, the visiting team Mallorca took the lead!

After resisting Valencia's opening attack, the Mallorca team scored the first goal through a classic counterattack!

Luke, who was so excited to run around the field, was caught by his teammates who were equally excited. His partner Eto'o led the way, and Mallorca's players pressed up one by one, making Luke cry bitterly.

Seeing the excited Mallorca players, Ayala picked up the ball from the net in silence, and asked his teammates lightly: "What is it like to watch our opponents celebrate at our home court? How does it feel?"

"It's a very uncomfortable feeling!" Canizares said in a muffled voice.

"Then don't feel like this anymore." Ayala said in a deep voice: "We have to protect our honor. Even Real Madrid and Barcelona haven't won anything at our home court, let alone a mere Marlowe." Card!"

"Okay! Let's kill them!" Valencia's players said in unison.

The Mallorca players who were celebrating didn't realize the change in the opponent until after kick-off...

Shortly after the kick-off, Valencia launched an attack from the center, Aimar quickly wiped out Panovic, and then shot from outside the penalty area!
Before Roa had time to react, the ball hit the lower edge of the lintel with a "snap" and bounced off the goal line!

Roa's second reaction was still very fast. He quickly grabbed the ball tightly in his hand, making Kalu, who was about to make a follow-up shot, return without success!

Although he is Argentine like Aimar, Roa and he have never met in the Argentine national team, because he is nearly ten years older than Aimar, and this young man only played in the national team after he quit the national team He didn't expect that this junior, who is famous for his passing and organization, can even shoot so much!

Luo A threw the ball far away, and the ball accurately flew to the feet of midfielder Pei Wei.

Facing Albelda's frontal interception, Pei Wei wanted to repeat the same trick, but Albelda did not lose his center of gravity. When Pei Wei turned the ball to the other side, he stuck to it tightly with his body Pei Wei.

Now Pei Wei is struggling. Although Pei Wei is about the same height as Albelda in height (both are 1.8 meters), Albelda weighs nearly [-] kilograms. Rao Pei Wei has been in Europe for the past few years. His physical fitness has improved a lot, but he is still no match for this strong man. Before he even had time to make a fake move, his body tilted to one side and the ball was broken.

After stealing the ball, Albelda gave the ball to Baraja. In Valencia's double midfielder, he is responsible for defense, while his partner, Spanish international Ruben Baraja, is responsible for offense.

Baraja quickly dribbled the ball to Mallorca's penalty area and kicked a long shot 30 meters away from the goal!
Roa made a side attack again, the ball flew to the right, and Curtis made a big clearance.

Luke got the header and the ball fell to Pei Wei's feet.

Albelda came up to meet him again. Pei Wei is not the kind of player who likes to act recklessly. Isn't it easy to beat you?Then I'll let it go, the most important thing in counterattack is speed!

He gave the ball to Ibagaza, and Ibagaza was about to break through from the wing. Carboni pressed him tightly, and pushed him to the corner flag step by step. Rufete, who came up to help defend The ball was broken.

Valencia continued to attack, Aimar sent a dangerous pass, but it was a pity that Kiley slammed the ball into the side netting.

Roa took the goal kick, and Valencia's offensive became more and more fierce. It is impossible to continue like this. He shouted loudly: "Press up! Don't be passively beaten!"

Albelda clung tightly to Pei Wei who was holding the ball. Pei Wei gave the ball to Campano on the right when he couldn't break through, but just as Campano got the ball, Angnomor used a A crisp tackle broke the ball.

"Damn!" Campano got up from the ground: "Is this old guy really 38? I think he's only 28!"

"What should I do?" Pei Wei thought, the two sides of his side were blocked, if he couldn't get rid of the strong man in front of him...

Valencia's extra midfielder gradually showed its advantage. When Panovic kept a close eye on Aimar, Baraja took on the heavy responsibility of attacking. Although he did not have Aimar's footwork, he undoubtedly His tough kick is more practical!

With several attacking points in the frontcourt being targeted, Baraja kept testing Roa's nerves with long-range shots.

After saving Baraja's long-range shots for an unknown number of times, Roa's breath gradually became heavy.

Panovic was in a dilemma. Baraja's back row was very threatening, but no one could go up to defend him. If he went up by himself, he ignored a more dangerous Aimar. It was really difficult.

"Come on, give me the ball!"

Pei Wei yelled loudly, and Panovic, who was being pinched by Aimar and Baraja, immediately gave him the ball as ordered.

"I don't believe I can't beat you!" Pei Wei became ruthless. He drew a few circles on the ball with his feet, and then sent the ball forward, piercing his crotch!

Albelda was not confused by Pei Wei's dazzling series of fake moves just now. He keenly caught Pei Wei's intention and stretched out his foot to stab the ball.

Pei Wei didn't expect that Albelda didn't make the leg-tucking action that should be done in general. He just put his right foot in front of the ball and was about to knock the ball sideways with his left foot when Albelda's foot almost there.

Albelda's sneakers kicked Pei Wei's ankle, and Pei Wei, who was completely defenseless, screamed and fell down.

"Oops!" Aragones stood up. He could see clearly that when Albelda's kick hit Pei Wei's right foot, it was when Pei Wei lifted his left foot. At this time, the supporting foot is the most important. Unbearable!
Pei Wei hugged his right foot, his forehead was covered with beads of sweat.

The team doctor ran up without waiting for the referee's signal. After a quick check, he immediately stood up and greeted the stretcher to enter the field.

Pei Wei was carried down. At this time, the first half had come to stoppage time. The referee waited for Mallorca to take the free kick and immediately blew the whistle to end the first half.

Aragones did not go to the waiting room to adjust the players, but ran to Pei Wei who was being treated, and asked the team doctor anxiously: "How is he doing? Will he be injured?"

He also knew in his heart that it was impossible not to get hurt. After all, that kick hit Pei Wei firmly, and he only hoped it would not be too heavy.

The team doctor shook his head: "It's unclear what's going on inside now, and he needs to be sent to the hospital for further observation, but he will definitely not be able to play in this game, if you are responsible for his future."

Pei Wei put forward a different opinion: "It's okay, it's just a small injury, I can continue to use it!"

Aragones yelled at him loudly: "Shut up, I'm the coach, I said you can play if you can, now I order you, go to the hospital with the team doctor, don't worry about the second half, I will arrange someone to replace you of."

Pei Wei still wanted to insist: "But, coach..."

Aragones interrupted him impatiently: "It's nothing, the coach's words are orders, Jamie, please."

"Don't worry." The team doctor responded, and then called several people to carry Pei Wei into an ambulance that just drove into the field.

Aragones watched the ambulance drive out of the stadium, and he murmured, "Why don't I want you to go, but child, you still have a future."

(End of this chapter)