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Chapter 10 An Odd Guy
It is impossible for Mendes to be with these players every day. After he has settled Lin Yi's affairs in Benfica, he must leave. At least for now, this little guy can't bring him any economic benefits. He still has to rely on transfers Test the waters in the market to feed yourself.

However, Lin Yi and Cristiano are his two important signings aimed at young people. Mendes hopes that this is a good start. He has a hunch that these two little guys will definitely set off stormy waves in the Portuguese football circle.

What was waiting for Lin Yi was a brand new environment, which was much more professional than Sebatur's. Before he signed the contract, various physical examinations had been carried out several times.And when he settled down in the dormitory of the youth team, he was greeted with a bunch of training plans.

"There are a lot of things you need to work on, I don't deny your inspiration on the pitch, but it's not enough. There are a lot of things you have to do to be a professional player and the plans are based on your body and it will Help you play better."

Edward pointed to the pile of training plans in Lin Yi's hand, and seriously explained to the little black-haired guy that he was ready to personally forge this uncut diamond until it started to shine.

Looking at the dense training plan, Lin Yi wondered for a moment whether the guy in front of him was trying to retaliate against him.

5000 meters, switchback running, endurance training, aerobic training, dribbling training. . .The variety of projects has exceeded Lin Yi's understanding of football, and these trainings are not all of them every day, because he has to complete them independently after the regular training time.

"Are you sure I can crawl back to the dormitory alive after doing this?" Lin Yi asked Edward, shaking the forms in his hand.

"Yes, your endurance test data is very good. It has shown that you can withstand training within this intensity range. At least you will crawl back to bed alive. I assure you, there should be no problem with this." Edward replied very positively .

"There should be no problem..." Lin Yi found that there seemed to be a little room for maneuver in these words, so it should be. . .That is to say, it is also possible that I will die of exhaustion on the training ground?
"Don't worry, we have a professional doctor. It won't happen that you are exhausted on the court. Don't worry." Edward seemed to know what Lin Yi was thinking, and patted him on the shoulder to comfort him.

"Don't worry? Is this a concentration camp or a training camp..." Lin Yi felt desire twitching at the corner of his mouth. . .

"Oh, by the way, this is just your initial training plan, and you will gradually increase the amount in the future..." Edward's words have already made Lin Yi ready to die on the bed, and now he is very convinced that this guy is avenging his personal revenge.

But lamenting can't help Lin Yi, he has to get up early in the morning every day for cruel training, when more people are still asleep.When he finished these various trainings, the stars were already hanging in the sky.According to the dormitory administrator, this little guy runs out like a live donkey every morning, and then crawls back like a dead dog at night.

Lin Yi was not training alone there, he had to start running desperately amidst Edward's loud roar.Otherwise, he would have to accept the stormy roar. Lin Yi had already cursed Edward mentally more than once, that grandson is really not a thing.

Edward knew the value of this kid, but the little guy was 15 years old now, and his time in formal training was too short.If there is no intensive basic training, perhaps this little guy's football talent will be wasted here.The only good news is that this little guy has good stamina, and he can sustain such an intense training.

But Edward is not a slave owner. He takes away the health report about Lin Yi's physical condition from the team doctor almost every day. He doesn't want to destroy a possible genius one day because of his training plan. Mendez came to him to settle accounts.

If this intensity of training is placed in Sebatur, maybe Lin Yi can only lie on a stretcher to receive rescue. You have to admire that Benfica's youth training system is perfect enough, and there are dedicated personnel for daily nutritional meals and post-training recovery Responsible, Lin Yi doesn't need to worry about anything.

In addition to the boring basic training that would make Lin Yi want to die, in the routine training, especially in the group confrontation, Lin Yi's performance convinced Edward that his choice was right.No matter what kind of game environment that kid is in, he can quickly find his position on the court. Lin Yi's accurate grasp of the timing of passing the ball can make many teammates trust him with the ball.

"This little guy has a natural leadership ability. Few people can be so stable on the court at his age." Edward has this feeling every time he watches Lin Yi play on the court. Like a 15-year-old boy.

Especially the kind of commanding temperament on the field, he always uses the pass again and again to create fatal scoring opportunities for the striker.This little guy earns respect in the team in this way. A leader who is selfless on the field for others will always win the trust of others.

It took only two months for Lin Yi to set his own record in Benfica.

It took him just two months to go directly from the U16 to the U18 reserve team, and every promotion has been convincing.

The dark-haired kid has become a talking point at Benfica's youth academy, with everyone talking about the wonder of the mixed-race kid.

Everyone who has seen Lin Yi play on the field is saying that this guy who just celebrated his 15th birthday is too much like the midfield symbol of the Benfica team. Yes, it is the guy named Rui Costa guy.

The way they pass the ball on the court is so sharp, using the pass to penetrate everything inadvertently.Then enjoy the final shooting performance on the sidelines. The whole situation is always under their control. The calmness on the court is their common symbol.

Even their dribbling postures on the court are so similar, always looking up and observing the situation on the court.Their heads seem to be running rapidly all the time, calculating the possible loopholes in the opponent's defensive position, and then they use their deadly kick to penetrate it.

The only difference may be that the black-haired kid has a more exposed personality. Every time he penetrates the opponent's defense, he will vigorously wave his fist.

And Rui Costa may be more restrained on the court. Even a beautiful goal and a perfect assist will not make him make any crazy celebrations.

But Edward likes this little guy, what's the point of a young man being arrogant?Do you have to let a child die?

As long as you can be a great guy on the court, then it doesn't matter what you do, the winner will always have a say on the court.

What is the most abundant football field in Portugal?This answer has been a conclusion since Futre's era. Whether it is Sporting Lisbon or Benfica, even those unknown teams are the most prolific wingers. In Europe, Portugal is the birthplace of excellent wingers.

The last guy who could stand in the middle of the field was Rui Costa in the golden generation. When this maestro began to approach the end of his career, no one could stand on the field and say that he was The most qualified commander of the Portuguese team.

Yes, Figo is the world footballer, he is a great guy.But he has never been a qualified dispatcher, he is still like a terminator more often, even if he has played the position of the front midfielder.

What makes a native Portuguese like Edward the most intolerable is that Portugal is now about to degenerate to the point where it needs to find foreign aid to serve as the core of the midfield.The Brazilian in Porto has recently asked to become a Portuguese citizen. Those big bosses in the Football Association seem to be really thinking about this issue, damn it!Doesn't Portugal have a commander who can stand in the midfield?
The Portuguese who used to sweep the Quartet with the golden generation has now degenerated to the point of hiring foreign aid. The guy who couldn't even enter the substitute lineup in the Brazilian team now wants to occupy the position that should belong to the Portuguese. This damn hiring military!
At least people like Edward who have been rooted in the youth training camp for a long time will not have such an idea. They recognize the kind of players they brought out by themselves. They think they can train qualified commanders, just like the once golden same generation.

They are always looking for those little guys who can grow into talents.But the ghost knows whether the damn winger tradition has spoiled the soil of Portuguese football. They can always dig out one after another wing lunatics, but they have not found the standard bearer who belongs to the core position of the midfield.

But now Edward can say that he has found it. The little guy who is tearing the opponent's defense with his own feet on the field is a qualified guy.If possible, Edward wants all the Portuguese to know the name of this kid, Benfica, will come out another Rui Costa!

It's just that now Aurelio Pereira, an old man who has discovered the value of Lin Yi, what kind of expression will he have if he hears that the little guy has joined the rival Benfica of the Sporting team?Maybe he will scold the management of the group of sports teams in his own home. Because of 5 euros, they lost a talented midfielder and lost more futures.

Every time Edward watched Lin Yi's game from the sidelines, he would put a satisfied smile on the corner of his mouth. The speed of that little guy's progress is astounding. Now Edward is also thankful that he gave this kid a chance for 20 minutes, otherwise If not, he will miss a talent that can be created.

However, his smile is not a good thing in Lin Yi's eyes. Every time he sees Edward's lewd smile, Lin Yi will worry about the content of the next morning's training.

Because in the past two months, every time Edward puts on a smile, Lin Yi will be increased in training.That guy seemed addicted to staring at Lin Yi for training every day, although Edward didn't know that Lin Yi had scolded him tens of thousands of times in his mind.

However, Lin Yi has made obvious progress in the two months of training. Edward knows what this little guy lacks the most. His training plan is almost all aimed at Lin Yi's weak points.

This kid is very good, but Lin Yi, who has not undergone systematic training, always reveals some habits developed by playing football on the street at certain times.

For example, those small movements that often appear in the scramble, and some subconscious movements in the interception, these problems have not changed much after Edward's correction, it seems to have become the habit of this kid, no matter how you say it, Lin Yi still doesn't look like it. The kind of player who was trained from a young age.

Lin Yi relies more on a natural sensitivity when playing football, which is a manifestation of spirituality on the football field. He can always catch small changes that others cannot notice on the field, and he can do it very well. Take advantage of it.

This ability cannot be mastered by training, Edward can only say that this kid was born for football.In the end, Edward didn't bother to remind this kid any more, as long as he didn't make big mistakes, try to ignore those minor problems.

Even a guy like Maradona has a bunch of bad habits, let alone this little guy, there are no perfect angels on the football field.

Every day in the Benfica youth training base is full of fierce confrontation. In order to be promoted to the first team, everyone is working hard, and Lin Yi is no exception.

The Portuguese Super League has already kicked off when they were sweating like rain, but Benfica's luck in the league is not good. They encountered a "black door" at the beginning of the league. You have to be a chaser.

Such a result not only failed to satisfy those Benfica fans, but even the team's chairman Azevedo began to publicly express his dissatisfaction with the team's record.This kind of public challenge is undoubtedly creating pressure on the head coach of the first team. The German Heynckes has begun to understand that his situation is no longer as relaxed as when he signed the contract. If the team's performance has not improved, what awaits him is It could be the end of getting out of class.

(To explain, Heynckes dismissed class in August and September 2000. In this book, the real time is pushed back by two years, mainly for the convenience of the storyline. It’s not that I’m confused, I hope I don’t catch This is a mistake... The time in the book will be slightly adjusted according to the needs of the story, and there will be a little gap with the real time, but it is only limited to this short time in Portugal, thank you for your understanding.)
In the Portuguese league, it is impossible for Benfica to accept the second or third place. When there are only three top teams in the league, Benfica, Porto and Sporting Lisbon, the championship is the only benchmark to prove their strength. Benfica can only accept the championship title.

It's not that the Benfica people lack patience, nor is it that Azevedo has made trouble, it's just that Heynckes lost the game that he should not have lost.The most unbearable thing for Benfica supporters is that Heynckes lost the derby in the same city. Benfica was beaten 3-0 by the opponent in Alvalade Stadium, the home stadium of Sporting Lisbon. This is supported by all Benfica Those who regard it as a great disgrace.

In this kind of confrontation between rivals in the same city, as long as you lose, you will always be humiliated by your opponent as a excuse.

It may be that Heynckes was too unlucky. The team's offensive main force was sidelined due to various injuries, especially Simao's absence due to injury, which directly affected the team's offensive tactical changes.

There are too few people that the Germans can use, but he still needs to take responsibility for this unfortunate incident.But no one will pity his experience at this time, things like the wall being pushed down by everyone will happen in any corner of the earth.

When the Portuguese league entered the seventh round, after Benfica also suffered a disastrous defeat against Porto, the German Heynckes finally exhausted Azevedo's patience, and it was impossible for Benfica to accept the continued failure.

The number one man in Benfica finally announced the complete termination of the possibility of Heynckes continuing to coach. The two sides have reached an agreement on the issue after the termination of the contract. The German career in Benfica is finally over, and no one will even miss this poor German old man. .

However, the next head coach of Benfica is a bit unexpected. He is not a well-known guy.It's an assistant coach who has just returned from Spain. It is said that this guy was directly appointed by Azevedo against all opinions, although his contract is only for one season.

"That guy is crazy..." Even the local newspapers in Lisbon have begun to describe Azevedo's approach in this way. No one thinks that an assistant coach who rolled back from Spain can lead Benfica out of the trough, even Azevedo I also said privately that this is a gamble.

The media who were still cursing Heynckes just now have turned their guns and fired at Azevedo because they are looking for a scapegoat for the club to find a way for their possible failure. The assistant coach is nothing more than a scapegoat.

And that guy released everyone's pigeons on the first day he took over the team. He didn't even show up at the training ground of the first team. No one knows where this guy went. Even the club officials don't know what that guy is doing. went.

"This is really a rude guy." I am afraid that at this moment, everyone will think so in their hearts. At least in their opinion, the new head coach is a reckless guy who doesn't even understand the basic gentleman's etiquette.

Lin Yi was also muttering this sentence in his heart at this time. He was doing daily extra training on the Benfica U18 training ground.Today Edward seems to be going to the first team to participate in some kind of bloody event, so there is finally one less loud shouting from the sidelines.But Lin Yi didn't feel any relief, because since an hour ago, there was a guy who looked like an uncle standing on the sidelines and watching him train.

"Is there really such a boring person in this world?" Lin Yi muttered to himself while continuing the training.

And that uncle-like guy still stood there motionless watching Lin Yi running on the field, as if he had no intention of leaving.

Lin Yi didn't know how long that guy would be watching here, although it was fucking awkward to be stared at by an old man with a see-through gaze for an hour, but he could only choose to ignore it as much as possible.

At this time, all the reporters who came to Benfica to interview may have remembered the name of the person who released their pigeons.

Jose Mario dos Santos Mourinho Felix. . .A guy with no manners. . .

This earth-shaking change is taking place in Benfica, but Lin Yi is at a loss for all this. No one knows if he will be involved in it, maybe only God's old bastard knows. . .

(Finally, Mourinho coached Benfica from September to December 2000. I changed it for the sake of the story. I hope you don’t care about this time. Thank you. The results of the new book are not satisfactory, please help ...to vote...to click~~~to collect...)
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