Junior football dream

Chapter 80 Fighting the Cold

The sky is as clean as a piece of washed blue cloth, hanging high in the sky.The afternoon sun is bright and dazzling, but the temperature is not high.Compared with Brazil, the cold weather in Spain made Zhou Xing feel very uncomfortable.Compared with Brazil's warm climate, Spain's climate makes Zhou Xing feel like he has fallen into an icehouse.

"What's the matter, it's a bit cold." Carlos asked with a smile, seeing Zhou Xing shrunk his hands while exhaling, as if he was very afraid of the severe cold weather.

"Well, it's much colder here than in Brazil." Living in Brazil since childhood, there has never been any difference between winter and summer.Compared with the four seasons like spring over there, the cold weather in Spain made Zhou Xing even unable to cheer up much during training.

"Me too, I just got used to it after staying abroad for a long time." Carlos laughed.

Robinho, who was training on the other side, saw the two talking, stopped his training, and ran over to chat with the two fellow Brazilians.

"Yeah, I feel my hands and feet are frozen, and I can't do some movements that I could do easily." Robinho also just arrived in Europe recently, and he also feels unable to adapt to the severe winter here.

"Ha, you guys are not in training, you are lying here chatting, be careful that the coach will clean up you." Ronaldo has been resting for a month, and now his injury is almost healed, and he can participate in normal training.

"You fat man, take a month's rest, and looking at it now, you are much fatter than before." Carlos punched Ronaldo's chest unceremoniously, and smiled.

"No way, I'm losing weight now, and I've already lost three or four catties. I believe it won't be long before I can lose my belly and regain my perfect figure." Ronaldo smiled and patted own stomach, said confidently.

"Hehe, I don't believe it. Sigh, my feet are numb from the cold in this damn weather, hurry up and move around, or you will be injured during training later." Carlos rubbed his knees, and looked at the other few said the man.

"Yeah, it's too cold. Now I'm waiting for the winter break, so I can go back to Brazil for vacation. Thinking of the warm sea breeze, the dazzling sun, the fine sand. Of course, and the sexy bikini girls, Hey, this is called life. I really hope that the regulations for playing football in winter can be canceled. How can we play such a game in such a cold day and sometimes snowing.” Ronaldo squinted his eyes, thinking about everything in Brazil, And the next Christmas, my heart is full of excitement.

"No wonder, I heard that the performance of Brazilian players in winter games is relatively sluggish, so they all want to go to the festival." Hearing this, Zhou Xing suddenly realized.

"Hey, that's right. Come on, let's train quickly. The coach will come and trouble us later." Carlos picked up a football and walked towards the goal.

"Okay, okay, step up your training." Ronaldo also began to warm up with leg presses at this time, and began to prepare for training.In the past few days, I heard that the head coach may be dismissing get out of class. These old players are all good people.They don't want to make the coach unhappy at this time and cause trouble for themselves.

Zhou Xing picked up a football, walked towards the goal, and began to practice shooting.As a striker, his breakthrough with the ball can be described as perfect.Compared with dribbling, his shooting skills are relatively comprehensive.However, he still needs to improve his shooting power and accuracy.

After all, skills need to be honed and perfected through hard training.

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Luxenberg is still a little depressed recently. After a big victory at home, he still has not been recognized by the Real Madrid club.If he can't suppress Barcelona in the league and win a beautiful victory, he is still not sure that he will lose the position of head coach.

This week they need an away game against Malaga.In another week, it will be the world-famous Spanish "National Derby".Whether he can win the national derby will be a prerequisite for measuring whether he can continue to stay in Real Madrid.

Malaga has never been a strong team, and Luxenberg didn't think that much about whether to win it or not.Next, the home game against Barcelona will be the most important game.

Ronaldo has returned from injury, and the combination of him, Zhou Xing and Raul will appear on the front line.In the midfield, Zidane will be the organizer doing his part.It's just that the French veteran's physical condition has been getting worse recently, and it is still a question whether he can play the whole game.

In defense, Luxemburg will spend more brain cells.Compared with forwards and midfielders, Real Madrid's defense has always been a weakness.Ramos, Pavon, Gedwood, plus one Pavon, these four are young and not experienced enough.Whether these people can defend against Ronaldinho, Deco, and "Real Madrid killer" Eto'o is still unknown.

"Forget it, forget it." Not thinking about it, Luxenberg picked up the laptop in his hand and the following tactical guidance card, and walked towards the training ground.

When he walked to the training ground and saw the performance of all the players, his face was also frosted.Training in severe cold weather, these team members seem to be unable to cheer up and look listless.In terms of training enthusiasm, compared with before, it has been greatly reduced.

"Work hard, train quickly. If it's cold, you won't be active in training. Next, we will face Barcelona. If we lose at home, I think none of you will lose face." Looking around the team, Luxenberg shouted loudly.

"it is good!"

Seeing the frost on Luxenberg's face, all the players didn't dare to say anything, and quickly started training on the field.After individual training, Luxenberg divided the players into two groups and began to fight in groups.

"Hurry up, you, hurry up to your position and take up defense. Zhou Xing, plug in and get ready to shoot." Looking at the game situation on the field, Luxenberg loudly guided on the field.

After the group match, Luxenberg specially left Zhou Xing and Robinho to give them some new technical and tactical guidance.

"You two, your performance in the game is not very satisfactory. In terms of running and speed, it seems to have regressed compared to before. I know, you are from Brazil, and you are not used to the European weather. But in the next few years , even until you retire, you have to play football in Europe. In a year, you have to play at least ten games in a temperature below 25 degrees. The fans don’t care whether you adapt to the weather. What you have to do, Just perform well in the game." Facing the two future stars of Real Madrid, Luxenberg said earnestly.

"Hey, but it's so cold, my legs are frozen, how can I run?" Robinho shook his head and said with a wry smile helplessly.

On the other side, Zhou Xing also nodded in agreement.Playing football in icy weather made him feel uncomfortable.

"Okay, I'll pass on a secret to you guys. Do you want to hear it?" Luxenberg picked up his laptop and was about to leave the training ground immediately.

"Okay, it's best if you have the secret, tell us, coach." Zhou Xing and Robinho said in unison, their eyes full of anticipation and curiosity.

"That is non-stop running. Off the court, you have to warm up. On the court, you have to run as hard as you can. In this way, your body will not be injured and you will not feel cold. After the game, You may even feel the heat on your body. Well, with these tips, I’m leaving. My wife made pizza tonight, and she’s waiting for me to go home for dinner!” Smiling and shaking hands at the two , Luxenberg embarked on the road home.

"What kind of experience is this? It's not the same as I didn't say it. It's so mysterious, I thought it was something important." Robinho said angrily.

"I'm also depressed. Forget it, let's go. It's getting cold." Zhou Xing hurriedly put on his coat, and walked towards the locker room together with Robinho.

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In the away game against Malaga, Luxenberg did not send all the main players to the field.On the forward line, he adopted Zhou Xing and Guti's double forward tactics.

Both Ronaldo and Raul were placed on the bench by Luxenberg, preparing for the battle of the century with Barcelona.

In this game, due to the weather, Zhou Xing's performance was not as good as the previous game.In the first half, although he ran actively, he didn't get many opportunities under the tight marking of the opponent's defender, but he still had a few threatening shots.

In the second minute of the game, Guti made a steal in the frontcourt and gave the ball to Zhou Xing.At the front of the penalty area, Zhou Xing made a light pass, and the ball stopped a little too big.With reluctance, Zhou Xing still forced a shot, but the ball slid out of the goal and missed the first good opportunity to score.This shot also caused a burst of exclamation from the Malaga fans watching the game at home.

"Oh, I haven't moved my body yet, so I'm really depressed." Since he had just played, his body was still a little stiff, Zhou Xing couldn't control the football in front of him as he wanted.For Guti's pass, Zhou Xing still gave his thumbs up to praise the Real Madrid captain on the field.

Compared with Real Madrid's fierce offense, the Malaga team did not blindly adopt defense.With the cheers of the home fans, they even played against Real Madrid.

In the 5th minute, the Malaga defender broke through Carlos' defense on the wing, and then hoisted the ball to the Real Madrid penalty area with a beautiful cross.

In the restricted area, Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas had some hesitation in attacking, but the ball was still won by the Malaga striker in the restricted area.After a header was ferried, the Malaga defender followed with a powerful shot, forcing Casillas to make a world-class save.Near the goal line, he flew to block the football out of the goal line.

Seeing the enthusiasm of the Malaga fans at the scene, these Malaga players on the field performed even harder.It's just that they are nearly a level behind Real Madrid technically, and they are not a big threat to Real Madrid.Instead, Real Madrid reorganized several attacks and almost broke their goal.

In the 203rd minute of the first half, Robinho made a clever breakthrough at the front of the penalty area and gave the ball to Baptista who was following behind.At the front of the penalty area, Baptista shot hard.It is a pity that there are too many players in the penalty area of ​​the Malaga team. The football hit the defender and bounced back into the penalty area.

Zhou Xing grabbed the first point in a scuffle. He alertly stabbed through the defender's calf gap and flew towards the goal.But this time it hit the post and popped out again.Without waiting for the Malaga defender to react, Guti, who inserted from the back point, flew to the top, trying to push the football into the Malaga team's gate.

Unexpectedly, the ball he was bound to score this time hit the post again and popped out.Missing three shots in a row, such luck made Luxenberg angrily throw away the gloves on his hands.

"Luck doesn't seem to be on our side." Zhou Xing comforted the bitter-faced Real Madrid captain Guti.As the captain on the field, Guti has a huge responsibility to bear.He usually has no chance to perform, and he always wants to prove his strength to the fans in the limited playing time, and also prove to Luxenberg that he can start.

After 4 minutes, the score on the field finally changed.However, this time the goal was scored by the home team of Malaga.

After Real Madrid failed to attack many times, Malaga seized a chance to defend and counterattack.At the back, the Malaga defender sent the ball forward with a long pass from the back.

Before Real Madrid's defensive players were destroyed by big feet, the Malaga striker took the ball in the frontcourt and quickly broke through to Real Madrid's penalty area.In front of the penalty area, the Malaga striker shot past Iker Casillas.

"Ow!" Seeing his team leading a strong opponent at home, the entire Guaraga Stadium in Malaga was boiling.The home fans gave applause without hesitation to the children in their hometown and to the heroes who brought them joy.

In another corner of the stands, the Real Madrid fans who watched the game with their beloved team Real Madrid seemed to have fallen into a sea of ​​silence.On the surface they look very calm, but in their hearts, they are simmering with a fire, a desire for the team to win.

Under the predicament, they did not show the slightest disappointment, but loudly cheered for the Real Madrid players on the field.In this severe winter, they can follow the team from thousands of miles away to watch the game, which in itself is a move that only the most loyal fans can make.

Their loud shouting on the sidelines still made Real Madrid's soldiers work harder on the court.At the last moment of the first half, Real Madrid still launched several threatening attacks.

However, under the tenacious defense of Malaga players, Real Madrid's offense failed to achieve the expected effect.At the end of the first half, the score was still one to zero.

Relying on the advantage of the home court, Malaga led Real Madrid by one ratio in the first half.Such a score made the home fans very happy.

However, in the 3rd minute of the second half, Zhou Xing scored the ball into the penalty area with a wonderful continuous shaking.In the penalty area, Guti gently pushed the ball with the arch of his foot and pushed the ball into Malaga's goal.

"One to one!"

Seeing such a goal, these fans of the Malaga team seem to have fallen into an ice hole and returned to winter from summer.People wrapped their coats tightly, or wrapped their scarves tightly around their necks.

But the Real Madrid fans who came from afar became excited at this time.The fans at the scene had excited faces, jumping back and forth in the stands excitedly.The coldness of this winter can't stop their enthusiasm for football.

After Real Madrid scored, the Malaga team began to counterattack Real Madrid's goal.It's just that they forgot the strength gap between them and Real Madrid.Under the full attack, their defense was inevitably empty, which gave Real Madrid an opportunity to attack.

In the second half No. 11 minutes, it was Zhou Xing's solo performance.On the wing, he made a breakthrough, dodged the Malaga full-back who was defending him, and distributed the ball to Beckham who was following up.

Beckham passed the ball into the penalty area with a precise pick pass in the middle.This time, Robinho stepped in and grabbed the first point.The Brazilian fired a beautiful half-volley in the penalty area and the ball hit the dead corner of the goal.

"Two to one!"

The morale of the Malaga team, which was pulled twice by Real Madrid, was hit hard.However, the disaster is not over yet.In the No.208 minute of the second half, Zhou Xing made a strong shot from the front of the penalty area, and the left post next to the goal rolled into the goal again.

"Three to one!"

At the last moment of the second half, Zhou Xing finally scored.

Soon after the goal, Zhou Xing was replaced by Luxenberg.In order to prepare for the battle of the century with Barcelona and for the sake of Zhou Xing's physical fitness, Luxenberg still took him down.

"It's okay, it's okay." For the first time playing football in the cold winter, Zhou Xing persisted perfectly and dedicated a wonderful game for the fans.

After the game, Zhou Xing, who was rarely interviewed, accepted the interview.

"Playing football in the cold winter is indeed a difficult thing. However, I persisted. I believe that I can play my strength in any game."

After the game, Zhou Xing said this to the reporter of L'Equipe.

"Future Ball King", Chinese newspapers used such a provocative headline to report the game. "He can play a perfect game at any time and any place. Such a player will be the king of the future."

For the next game against Barcelona, ​​Zhou Xing just used one sentence to express his determination. "No matter in any game, I will try my best to play. Barcelona is a great team, and I feel very honored to play against such a team. To play against it, I am willing to give my [-]% effort."

(End of this chapter)