Lvyin Fengmo

Chapter 220 Lazio's Dilemma
"Lazio have a problem!"

In the Italian TV program on February 2, almost all the experts and guests made such judgments.

In the just-concluded 22nd round of the league, Lazio, who lacked Lu Feng, defeated Udinese 1-0 in an away game and won their fourth defeat of the season.

With 18 wins and 4 losses, Lazio still tops the list with 54 points. Naples, No.2, has 47 points, which is as much as 7 points behind them. The advantage remains unshakable.

But those football experts have expressed a hidden worry:
"Although Lazio introduced two good players in the winter window, their lineup is still not enough to cope with the intensive schedule of the three fronts of the league, cup, and Champions League. Especially once the key players are absent, they will soon be exposed. The short board..."

"Yes, the key player we are talking about is Lu Feng. He is the only player in the Lazio team. In the four games he was absent, although Lazio had won 4-1, it was even more important. Many times, we don't feel the calm and composed temperament before, even if they are in the upper hand, they seem a little flustered."

"Lu Feng has resumed training?"

"Yes, he will be able to continue playing soon and Lazio will start winning again, but in March and April, when the schedule is the most intensive, who can guarantee that he will maintain his form and play every game?"

"They want to play Manchester United in the Champions League. If they succeed in qualifying, they will face super teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Bayern, and Atletico Madrid. We all know that the physical fitness of the Chinese genius is not outstanding. With his physical fitness, it is really Can you continue to fight?"
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This is exactly what Pioli is most worried about now.

From 2011 to 2016, after five years of professional training, Lu Feng's physical fitness has already been comprehensively improved, at least reaching the average level of players in the five major leagues.

But everyone knows that a core player consumes far more energy in a game than ordinary teammates.Especially top cores like Lu Feng and Messi, he will be surrounded by defensive experts and green butchers in every game. Their running distance may not be particularly outstanding, but every step forward consumes unimaginable energy energy.

Of course, the number of fouls and violations he suffered is undoubtedly the most in the entire team, and the probability of injury is much higher than that of Klose or Candreva.

What's more...he is not yet 20 years old. As a football player, his physical fitness is far from reaching its peak. With such an intensive schedule, it is difficult for even a real iron man to persevere.

Pioli's biggest problem now is how to make the best use of Lu Feng's killer weapon! -
In addition, injuries are still not far away from Lazio.

Mauricio, who had just recovered from his injury half a month ago, felt unwell during the game. After examination, it belonged to the first-level injury of the biceps femoris and needed to be treated again.

And Biglia, who just returned to the team in the winter window, sprained his right ankle and will be sidelined for at least another three weeks.

Misfortunes never come singly, in an ordinary training session, the substitute striker Djordjevic also sprained his ankle, and he waded into the ward with the vice-captain, full-back Radu, and another full-back, a Dutch veteran Bluffhead...

Pioli glanced at Lucas Leiva, who had played as a full-back for three games, and the Brazilian midfielder's face was full of numbness and helplessness.

Come on, Lu Mengmeng, you can do it!

Fortunately, goalkeeper Marchetti, central defender Gentiletti, and another full-back Basta have all started training with the team, otherwise Pioli really can only dig talents from the youth team...
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"Unfortunately, four more people have been added to our injury list. I thought the substitute players would be very happy, but unexpectedly, I have no substitute players..."

Pioli's joke did little to ease the pessimistic atmosphere in the team, and he saw doubt in the players' eyes.

They began to wonder whether Lazio really has the strength to compete for the league title?
The great God doesn't seem to care for the poor Blue Eagles at all, otherwise why did they only play half a season and give them so many injuries?
Pioli also understood what the player meant, so he spoke slowly:
"There are two options before us.

One is to deal with 100% of each game according to the original plan.

The second is... We give up a small number of games, thereby reducing physical and all-round loss. After all, we are still in the leading position.What do you think? "

There was a brief silence in the conference room.

Professional players are of course eager to win every game, but in the face of cruel injuries, even the bravest fighters have to be cautious. After all, blood and chicken soup cannot help them avoid pain when a leg is broken.

No one raised any objections, and most people acquiesced to the head coach's proposal. After all... Half of the players who should attend this meeting are still lying in hospital beds...

Just as Pioli was about to nod, he saw Lu Feng, who had just recovered from his illness, raised his hand.

"I have a suggestion, coach."

Pioli's eyelids twitched.

I only heard Lu Feng say seriously:

"I respect the decision of the coaching staff very much, and I also understand the current situation of the team very much, but from my personal point of view, I need some time to find the status. Therefore, I hope that in these 'small games', I will be able to Come on, at least...let me play 20 minutes in the second half."

Pioli looked at him with a complicated expression:
"you sure?"

The coaching staff's decision was originally to save players' wear and tear, but Lu Feng chose to face the difficulties:

"I'm sure, coach. By the way, the next game... Does it belong to this range?"

Pioli spread his hands:
"Naples, No.2 in the standings, if I choose to give up, you will probably dismiss me directly?"

Lu Feng laughed:

"How is this possible, we all respect you very much!"
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2 month 2 day.

After a long time, Lu Feng appeared at the press conference again.

Those reporters all had flashing eyes, and they couldn't wait to point their cameras and microphones at him.

"Thank you for your concern. I have recovered 100%. In the next game, according to the coach's arrangement, I should start the game. Of course, it is not ruled out that after waking up tomorrow, the coach will let me sit on the bench again..."

"Lazio have had a lot of injuries lately, unfortunately I was one of them, but I don't think it will affect our goals for this season."

Lu Feng analyzed rationally:

"In the league, we lead No. 27 points, and the Champions League will advance to the knockout stage. Although we lost one game in the Coppa Italia, we still have hope of reversing and advancing. It is too early to be pessimistic."

A reporter almost rushed to ask:

"But if you lose to Naples tomorrow, the advantage of 7 points will be reduced to 4 points..."

Before he could finish his question, he was interrupted by Lu Feng with a smile:

"Losing? Sorry, in the games I have participated in, this has never happened before!"

(End of this chapter)