Midfielder.

Chapter 405

Scolari took the lead in bowing his head. After Portugal was tied by Liechtenstein, it was only a matter of time. At least Mendes didn't think there would be any unexpected changes in this matter.

It may only be the length of time, especially when many teams are trying to get Lin Yi, the time that the Brazilian old man can hold his temper is very limited, and this cannot be changed.

Mendes was good at using the power of the media from the very beginning. Although he never said anything himself, those reporters would grab all the materials that could be processed to play up the turmoil desperately.

Lin Yi himself doesn't need to stand up or say anything. Some people are cheering for him. Mendes knows this very well. Those who are good people and the media will take the initiative to provoke a debate.

Of course, the strengths of the two sides in this debate are not balanced, and on the one hand are the verbal criticisms of the media and fans.

On the other side, Scolari is alone. Just like now, many people are looking for faults for this tough Brazilian old man. Even a slight mistake will be magnified.

When you succeed, you are a god, but when you fail, no one will sympathize with you.

This is the cruelty of professional sports. The winners can call the wind and rain here, but the losers can only accept the reprimands and complaints from the people around them. This is a rule that no one can change.

Sometimes not talking is more effective than talking. The silence of Mendes and Lin Yi really created pressure on Scolari. He was really afraid of missing out on the cooperation with Lin Yi because of this. After all, he is a genius.

Although Scolari has not publicly commented on the advantages and disadvantages of Lin Yi's football skills in the media, but for the kid's strength on the court, I am afraid that he does not need to confirm anything.

If it was true as the media broke the news, with so many national teams trying to win Lin Yi, Scolari could not have been untouched, but he wanted to completely control such a stubborn kid.

But his wishful thinking didn't work this time. Lin Yi's unexpectedly tough attitude left Scolari nowhere to attack. He couldn't find the opponent's weakness at all, so he could only continue to waste like this.

But Lin Yi and Mendes were obviously more patient than him. Just when the outside world was disturbing, Lin Yi chose to refuse all interviews. The reporters couldn't even figure out the whereabouts of this kid.

Such silence and smoke bombs made Scolari a little confused, and the poor realization of the team's record could only make this stubborn old man choose to show weakness in front of the players for the first time.

When Eriksson and others extended an olive branch, Scolari finally made his first compromise after coaching Portugal because of his grades and external pressure, preparing to officially recruit Lin Yi.

Although he did not disclose the news, Mendes could tell from the phone that the Brazilian old man was probing. If Lin Yi showed his stubbornness, Scolari was really afraid that he would be rejected.

Mendes didn't say anything dead, after all, now he needs to wait for the other party to show his sincerity first.

Mendes didn't want to make a decision so early on whether that kid Lin Yi really wanted to save Scolari while the special training was going on, but they had the upper hand in this tit-for-tat confrontation.

In fact, when England and other teams tried to contact Mendes before, this Portuguese football tycoon did not really consider that these countries would become the last choice.

According to Mendes, Lin Yi grew up in Portugal, and his popularity here is the most guaranteed. Even if his performance fluctuates, the fans who are familiar with him here will protect him.

Especially the fans of Porto will definitely stand on Lin Yi's side. There are not many such conditions abroad.

Although Chelsea fans will also cheer for Lin Yi, in the eyes of many England, they still prefer the kind of local players, like Rooney and Owen, who are their favorite stars.

What's more, England itself has always been a little resistant to joining foreign aid, so it was not a good choice.

If this is playing in England, just look at the encounter between Rooney and Beckham at the beginning. Before Beckham shot through the Greek team's goal with a free kick, he was simply the public enemy of the whole country.

Mendes doesn't want Lin Yi to try that kind of taste. England fans have always been harsh on the national team. Even if you only make one mistake, they will amplify it infinitely.

And the media there will definitely criticize you, they will find many reasons for your poor performance, from your girlfriend to your transfer rumors, anyway gossip.

This is absolutely cruel for a player. Mendes doesn't want his biggest client to experience such a bad feeling, so the Portuguese team was the best choice from the beginning.

But Mendes also told Lin Yi that even if Scolari did not choose him, he would not miss the big stage of the World Cup. For Lin Yi, he did not need to think about not having the ball Kick.

Only after weighing all the issues, Mendes has always believed that playing in Portugal is the best choice, no matter in terms of economy or the help of the entire team to Lin Wing.

There are too many teammates who are familiar with Lin Yi, and there are even more fans who are familiar with him, so it is not a problem to integrate into the team.

And Mendes also believes that the kid will definitely make his name firmly remembered by all Portuguese fans in the World Cup qualifiers after winning the Champions League for the Porto team.

With a good foundation and a qualitative leap, then Lin Yi's value may be raised to an unprecedented height. Mendes really wants that kid to completely rule the next ten years.

Why is Maradona great?Because he ruled an era, all the players who galloped with him on the green field in that era were severely trampled by him, and could only bow their heads and surrender.

Now Mendes needs Lin Yi to do the same. He needs to rule the entire era of lack of kings. The older generation of players is fading out. Now on the football field, a new ruler is needed.

It would undoubtedly be a good idea to go to the World Cup with a team that is not unfamiliar.

If he can succeed, then Lin Yi's World Player of the Year this season will also have a heavy weight, and his opponents who compete with him will also be crushed by his crazy performance.

Mendes not only needs Lin Yi to perform well in the club, but also needs Lin Yi to play shocking football in the World Cup, and it is best to spread his popularity to the entire football world.

So when Mourinho was a little against Lin Yi's entry into the national team, Mendes still insisted that the kid win the 2006 World Cup in Germany, preferably as the main force.

Now in the Portuguese team, there seems to be no crazy little guy like him. Mendes is just like when he led this kid to the Benfica youth training ground on the street. He completely trusts Lin Yi's personal ability.

That kid has such a strong personality, no matter who is blocking him, he will kick him away.

Mendes is not worried about Lin Yi's ability, but now he is also thinking about that kid, joining the national team, whether he can play his worth, this is what Mendes is most concerned about at this stage.

"He knows Lin Yi's ability, so he won't let go easily. The silence in the early stage was just to kill that kid's spirit. However, the facts finally proved that the kid's luck is very good."

When Mendes talked with Mourinho on the phone, his words were full of pride. Anyway, the stubborn Brazilian old man bowed his head this time. After being tough for a long time, he still had to take the initiative to speak.

Mourinho is not surprised that Scolari took the initiative to call to recruit Lin Yi. He understands where the pressure in the coaching industry comes from. When many people deny you, they are really helpless.

Including when I took the position at Benfica, not only how many people in ado were waiting to see him make a fool of himself, many people believed that he would fail the moment he took over the coach.

It's a pressure that hangs over you, you feel it all the time, and even a small decision can eventually evolve into a reason that others can use to attack you.

This time Scolari originally wanted to consolidate his authority, but the final result was not as perfect as he expected. Instead, many people began to doubt his employment.

You know, a few months ago, this Brazilian old man was still worshiped by all Portuguese.

Even the officials of the Football Association have to respect him, but now, the respect in the past has become a reprimand.

Criticism from the media, boos from fans, and pressure from the upper echelons all made Scolari feel the warmth and warmth of human relationships. Here, losers will not get sympathy.

Even the Portuguese team has discordant voices. Players like Deco who are directly related to Scolari will not say anything, but guys like Carvalho and Ferreira will only turn to Lin Yi.

It is impossible for them to say anything publicly, but in private, at the beginning of many reports, it will be mentioned that this is the information provided by some members of the national team, or the ironclad evidence brought out by a certain staff member.

It can be said that Scolari intends to recruit Lin Yi in order to quell everyone's criticisms. He can also have a chance to try to see if he can really get Lin Yi into the team and everything can be handled smoothly.

Scolari is also gambling. He doesn't know whether he can get a better chance after conforming to public opinion.

Although the Brazilian old man knew Lin Yi's ability, Mourinho dared to say that only by seeing the creativity of that kid on the court can you know what he can do.

Now the chronic problem of the Portuguese national team is its offense. It is unrealistic to expect Lin Yi to be a midfield sniper, but if he is to be in charge of the whole team's offense, Scolari has found the right man.

Deco is also a player trained by Mourinho himself, but in terms of offensive organization ability, Lin Yi was the core of Mourinho's hand-picked in Porto, and Deco can only play a supporting role.

Porto's ability to dominate the league and win the Champions League trophy is really due to the kid's offensive talent. Now the midfield organizer of the Portuguese team is indeed no one can be better than him.

Maybe if Figo was a few years younger, he would have overwhelmed Lin Yi, but now the number one star in Portugal is getting old, and his former edge is slowly shrinking and dimming.

Even Ronaldo can get a main position under Scolari, but Figo is now more like a fringe figure in the national team, but apart from him, no one can take on this team.

Deco is good. When he was in Porto, Mourinho also asked him to be responsible for partnering with Lin Yi, because of the Brazilian's documents and his ability to stabilize the morale of the army when he was on the court.

But compared to his creativity in the midfield, Deco appears to be more rigid. His passes are all rigid and accurate, and he rarely makes mistakes, but he lacks Lin Yi's agility in the face of dense defense.

Not only Deco, in Mourinho's view, Portugal's entire midfield is now focused on stability.

Scolari has been working on building the team's defense, and his offense, even when he was in the Brazil team, relied on the simple interaction between a few players or his personal ability to solve problems, but he forgot To be clear, there are no Rivaldo and Ronaldo in the Portuguese team.

When he won the World Cup in 2002, he relied on Ronaldo's genius and the personal ability of the 3R combination. As far as the overall offense of the Brazilian team was concerned, there were actually not many bright spots.

It's just that in that World Cup, the Brazilian team's defense seldom made mistakes, leaving almost no opportunity for the opponent to take advantage of. Coupled with the explosion of the forward line, they finally completed a pass.

Perhaps Scolari paid too much attention to that victory, so after he came to Portugal, he has been building the defense he imagined, without considering too many offensive adjustments. The Brazilian old man may think that this team and Brazil Just like the team, they can rely on the personal ability of the stars to solve the scoring problem.

But unfortunately, Pauleta is not Ronaldo, he does not have the ability to break the goal with a random kick, once it comes to a strong dialogue, he will reveal his secrets, and he will often be locked by the opponent's defender.

Mourinho even said that if the Portuguese team continues to play like this, it will suffer sooner or later.

Because he is too aware of the common problems of his country's teams. Those players like to dribble the ball, but their desire to score goals has not reached the extreme, and it is easy to miss opportunities.

Just like when he first arrived in Benfica and Porto, only by injecting more vitality into them can the team revive, and that kid Lin Yi is definitely a strong shot.

But now Mourinho is not as excited as Mendes. At least in his opinion, even if Lin Yi can be selected for the national team this time, what awaits him is still a very cruel test.

Portugal has many talents, so not everyone is suitable for the national team, especially at such a critical moment, there is no room for loss, and Lin Yi has to face many problems.

There is a lack of running-in, which may not be so difficult because of the presence of Deco and Carvalho in the team.

However, it is an indisputable fact that the time for joining the team is short, especially because there is not much cooperation with the frontcourt players. This may cause Lin Yi a lot of trouble. After all, as an organizer, he must be familiar with one and himself People who cooperate, but this kind of familiarity cannot be accomplished on the training ground.

Competitions are needed, a lot of competitions, even if Lin Yi can gain a firm foothold in Chelsea, it is by relying on the gradual progress of the competitions that he can figure out what everyone is good at and what they can do.

But now the time left for him is only two weeks, or even shorter. Whether he can deal with those strange teammates in the team may still be a problem, after all, the national team is not a club.

In Chelsea, Lin Yi is the absolute core, and all tactics must be developed around him. Even with Lampard on the field, Lin Yi is also the brain of the team, and no one can limit his performance.

Even Mourinho will give him absolute freedom, but can Scolari give him such freedom?On this point, Mourinho is a little skeptical, after all, it is still a very strange team.

Moreover, in a team full of big names, whether Lin Yi can command everyone may not even be able to give an answer to Scolari, so Mourinho has reservations about Lin Yi's entry into the national team.

"Let the facts test all of this." Mourinho did not give too much blow to Mendes' optimism, but he still warned this old friend not to underestimate those difficulties.

Although Mourinho will not be worried about Lin Yi's ability, football is after all an eleven-person sport. No matter how strong Lin Yi's personal performance is, he may not be able to change everything on the pitch.

What's more, his first game after joining the team was to head-to-head against the Russians in a bad away environment. For this away trip, Mourinho has his own worries.

There is no doubt that the tall Russians want to avenge their shame at their home court, and if they can win this game, they can also win the first place in the group.

It is almost impossible to expect those Russians not to risk their lives. In such an unfamiliar environment, Mourinho is a little confused about how much Lin Yi can play.

Maybe that old Brazilian man is also gambling, isn't everyone saying that Lin Yi can handle everything?

Then he will let that kid try it. If it doesn't work, or the effect is not good, he has every reason to deal with Lin Yi coldly. Even the media will not be able to find the old man's fault.

If Lin Yi can really change the status quo of the team, it will not be a bad thing for Scolari. Anyway, no matter what happens this time, Scolari will not lose too much, he just loses face.

At this critical moment, losing face is much better than losing the coaching position, not to mention that he still has a chance to save the team, but he just compromised with a child, which is unprecedented for him.

There is still more than half a month to go, and Scolari doesn't know whether he can train the kid smoothly.

But before he announced the news to the public, Lin Yi, who had been sweating profusely on the private training ground for almost a month, had already packed his bags and was about to start his national team journey. The battlefield, but this kid has sharpened the sharp edge in his hands.

Russia?This will be his first stumbling block after setting foot on the new battlefield. Let those old men pray again, they are going to defend Moscow again. . .

(End of this chapter)