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[Text] Chapter 097 Zhang Yang Doesn't Play

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>February 28, 20062007, quarter-finals of the [-]-[-] French Cup.Marseille ushered in Vannes, a team from the French second league, at their home court.The night belonged to the Marseille fans. At the end of the game, the entire Villerodham stadium became a sea of ​​joy. Despite the lack of the team's top scorer Zhang Yang, Marseille won a big victory. They are [-]-[-] at home. Big win over Vanners.Morientes scored a hat-trick, and Ribery and Jan Kohler, who came off the bench, also scored a goal each.

This five-to-zero victory dilutes Zhang Yang's weak offensive predicament caused by his injury.

Zhang Yang watched the game from the stands and saw the team scoring goals one after another. He didn't feel disappointed, but was happy from the bottom of his heart. He is now the core of the team's offense and he no longer needs to go This has been proved. Now, compared with personal honor, Zhang Yang values ​​collective honor more. He wants to help Marseille win the championship.

Marseille coach Fernandez also took this opportunity to refute the media's assertion that Marseille has "Zhang Yang dependence syndrome", saying that Zhang Yang is an extremely important member of the team, but when Zhang Yang is absent from the game, Marseille will definitely not Will need to worry about scoring goals because the team has other talented offensive players.

However, as if it was a slap in the face, Fernandez had just finished speaking. A week later, in the No.20 round of Ligue 10, Marseille played against Lens at home. With a score of zero to zero, the game scene was dull and uninteresting.The Marseille team's ball possession rate was as high as 60.00% in the whole game, but they failed to turn this advantage into goals and victory!

Now, the media immediately had something to say, and the topic of the Marseille team suffering from "publicity dependence" was hyped up again.

In fact, this kind of argument is by no means a new product. It has been said by the media and some football commentators for a long time.Every time Zhang Yang is absent from a game, or once Zhang Yang does not perform well, it becomes difficult for the Marseille team to score goals.

This time, Fernandez didn't have time to pay attention to the media hype, because the second round of the Champions League quarter-final match between Marseille and Chelsea at home is coming soon, and Marseille lost [-]-[-] in the first leg away to Chelsea, which means that they must get rid of Chelsea at home with a score of [-]-[-] or more, in order to advance to the quarter-finals, but this is an almost impossible task for Marseille.

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The sky was blue and the sun was shining.

Players train on the training ground.The shouts and whistles of the coaches continued to sound, and fans came from all directions to watch the team's training.And I hope that after the training, I can get the autographs of several stars. It would be even better if we can take a group photo together.

The assistant coach Hiltney led the players in training, and the head coach Fernandez did not appear on the training ground.In addition, the team's main shooter Zhang Yang did not conduct recovery training on the sidelines of the training field.

In the office building of the training base, Fernandez and Zhang Yang were sitting there, and both of them were looking at one person, the team doctor Remy Belter.

They were waiting for Remy to speak.Zhang Yang was even a little nervous, he was extremely eager to participate in the match against Chelsea.

Fernandez is also waiting for the team doctor's answer. Whether Zhang Yang can recover from injury in time is related to his decision and the attitude of the Marseille team towards the match against Chelsea.After the match against Chelsea in the middle of the week, Marseille will challenge the leader Lyon in an away game on the weekend. Now Marseille is [-] points behind the leader Lyon in the league. With [-] rounds left in the league, we want to It can be said that it is not easy to catch up and compete for the championship.

At such a time, this direct confrontation with the Lyon team is crucial.

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The French media even referred to the away game between Marseille and Lyon as the game that will determine the league title of this season. They said that although there are eleven rounds left in the league, if Lyon can win this game After defeating the No.2 Marseille team in the league, Lyonnais can celebrate the league championship in advance!

Therefore, this league match with Lyon is of great significance to Marseille.

However, this does not mean that the game between Marseille and Chelsea is not important, nor does it mean that Marseille disarmed and surrendered to Chelsea in advance.

Although there is little hope of defeating Chelsea [-]-[-] at home, if Zhang Yang can return from injury, then the Marseille team may not have the courage and opportunity to fight.After all, it would be a great honor to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League.The temptation is great.

However, in this way, the Marseille team will put all their energy into the game against Chelsea, so it will be a bit dangerous to pass the Lyon team's league game on the weekend.

So Fernandez's consideration is that if Zhang Yang cannot start the game against Chelsea, then the Marseille team will lose their greatest confidence and magic weapon. On balance, they can only give up the Champions League and concentrate on the league.In fact, this can also be said to be the most sensible decision. After all, for this Marseille team, the Champions League is not their main task, and they are not strong enough to stir up troubles in the Champions League.

Selectively giving up the game against Chelsea, and putting all his energy into the league with Lyon!Is the most sensible choice.

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Team doctor Remy Belt smiled: "Why are you so serious?"

Zhang Yang curled his lips, can he not be nervous? Whether he can play or not depends on you. Wait for the team doctor's final decision.

"My suggestion is that Zhang Yang can play in the game." Team doctor Remy Belt said.

"Oye!" Zhang Yang exclaimed happily.

"I haven't finished yet." The team doctor glanced at Zhang Yang excitedly, "You can play, but I don't recommend you to start. Of course, this is just a suggestion. The final decision depends on the coach." He said Look at coach Fernandez.

The team doctor is right, unless the player is really unable to play, they will clearly tell the head coach that so-and-so is unable to play at the moment, otherwise, they will generally only make suggestions, as for the head coach whether to arrange a starter or a substitute, or to continue Let the players rest, this is the head coach's decision.

"Coach, I think I am fully qualified to start." Zhang Yang team coach Fernandez said.

Fernandez looked at his proud disciple with a smile, "So confident?"

"Of course." Zhang Yang said with a smile.

Fernandez didn't say yes or no, he just said that he would consider it. This made Zhang Yang anxious, but he couldn't do anything.Whether to send him to play or not is a matter for the head coach to consider. As a player, Zhang Yang definitely wants to play, but the head coach thinks more comprehensively. They have to consider the whole team, as well as the team's situation and goals. consider.

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Three days later, Fernandez announced the starting list for the game against Chelsea in the team, and Zhang Yang was not in the starting list.Not only was he not on the starting roster.They didn't even make the list of players. Of course, this list was only initially announced by the team and has not yet been reported to UEFA.

The official website of the Marseille team also announced that Zhang Yang's injury has not fully healed, and he will most likely not be able to participate in the match against Chelsea.

Zhang Yang was surprised, puzzled, and even a little angry by the team's decision.When Fernandez finished reading the player list, he paid attention to Zhang Yang's expression. Seeing the shocked and then angry expression on this kid's face, Fernandez shook his head. The boy had a good chat.

He didn't want a rift between master and apprentice because of this incident.Moreover, Fernandez really felt the need to communicate with Zhang Yang.

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In Fernandez's office, the head coach of Marseille looked at Zhang Yang with a drooping face and smiled angrily.This kid is still playing with himself.

"Don't talk, I'll ask you two questions," Fernandez said.

Zhang Yang raised his head and looked at his mentor angrily.

"Between Lyon and Chelsea, which team we win is more sure."

"Of course—" Zhang Yang blurted out and wanted to say about the Lyon team, but he seemed to understand what the head coach was going to say. He shut his mouth and looked at Fernandez.

"Which one of us is more sure between eliminating Chelsea and reaching the quarter-finals or winning the Ligue [-] championship." Fernandez looked serious, "Tell me your answer."

Zhang Yang thought for a while and replied, "Win the league championship!"

Fernandez smiled. "Now you understand."

Zhang Yang opened his mouth and wanted to say something. He wanted to say that both hands must be grasped and both hands must be hard, but he vetoed this first. The Marseille team really does not have the strength to fight on two fronts. Sometimes, there must be a trade-off. Obviously, Fernandez has already made a trade-off when the Zhu family came.That is to put all the energy on the league.

To reach the quarter-finals, only one game is needed, and that is to win Chelsea with a score of more than [-]-[-]. There are still [-] rounds in the league. They are [-] points behind the leader Lyon. However, both Zhang Yang and Fernandez feel that the league The possibility of winning the championship is even greater.

why? !

Because they all have confidence in the strength of the Marseille team, they have a great advantage in the Ligue [-]. As long as the team is in good condition, to put it bluntly, there are still [-] rounds left in the league, even if they win all of them, it is not impossible possible.Of course, the most important thing is that Zhang Yang's state must be absolutely good!

Zhang Yang is naturally confident in his own state.

What's more, Zhang Yang really wants to help the Marseille team win a championship, which will also be the first championship in his career!

Of course, the most important point is that he is just a player, not the head coach. The head coach Fernandez has already made a decision. As a player, he can only follow. It's hard to come by.This is also because the master-student relationship has always been good.

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Zhang Yang nodded, indicating that he understood, but there was still a longing in his heart, a great longing tormenting him, he longed to play in the game against Chelsea.

"Father, I have a request." Zhang Yang said.

Fernandez also laughed. As long as this kid calls himself Daddy, he must have some kind of idea and request.

"Tell me about it," Fernandez said.

"I request that I be put on the bench for the game against Chelsea." Zhang Yang said seriously, "I hope to get a chance to play in the second half, even if it is only 10 minutes."

Seeing Fernandez hesitated.Zhang Yang immediately said anxiously, "I want to score a goal."

Fernandez remembered at this time that Zhang Yang had already scored twelve goals in the Champions League, and he was only two goals away from Altafini's scoring record. This kid would definitely be eager to continue scoring goals to hit Altafini's goal ball record.

Thinking of this, Fernandez also felt that he had gone too far. Although players must obey the interests of the team and the decision of the head coach, no player would give up lightly when faced with such personal honor that can be pursued. .He can't be too unkind.

"I can't promise anything right now." Fernandez certainly knows Zhang Yang's temper. This is a kid who will definitely hit a snake with a stick. He didn't say anything, "If possible, I will give you a substitute. Chance."

Hearing what Fernandez said, Zhang Yang finally laughed.Anyway, he should have a chance to play.

Mourinho, my buddy suffered a big loss in the last round, and this time I have to get back no matter what I say!One of the important reasons why he insisted on playing is this.

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ps: The first update today.