Reborn Liverpool

Chapter 158 Planning the Top [-] Tournament
After Zhang Mai and Mbappé returned home, they unexpectedly found that there were guests visiting. The agent Crott and the gold medal scout Walsh were already waiting for them.

"Haha! I'm going to have a new Emperor Henry. As for Zhang Mai? I really haven't found his template yet."

Kroter couldn't help being elated when he learned the new season numbers of the two.

hehe!Obviously the physical condition is like Henry, but Mbappe's idol is Ronaldo!
What about me?It may be Ronaldo + Ronaldo + Maradona.

Seeing Mbappe's depressed face, Zhang Mai felt much better.

Before they chatted a few words, Zhang Yulin also came back from Tranmere, bringing back two heavyweight guests—Li Pi and Li Tong.

Yinhu and Li Tong came here mainly to inspect Zhang Yulin's post-surgery status. Lippi, the Zhengyin striker personally recommended by Zhang Mai, did not dare to be negligent, but he would not be practical if he did not implement the actual level with his own eyes. Lippi had to start training again in the Huaguo team Go ahead.

"Zhang Yulin is good, better than domestic centers!"

It seems that the results of the investigation were good, and Li Tong even boasted in front of Lippi.

Zhang Yulin's affairs are finally settled, and the treatment is the same as that of Zhang Mai, and he does not need to participate in the domestic early training camp, but Zhang Mai seems to have something to say when he sees Walsh.

"Zhang Mai, Walsh has finished his work in Huaguo. The situation is not very good. It is not yet ripe to train and tap Huaguo youth training players on a large scale."

Crott took the initiative to talk about Walsh's trip to China.

"It's normal that there are not many high-level adult players. There should be a lot of good youth training seedlings. We now have a dedicated youth training fund. Besides, Huaguo's youth teams have a good international record."

Zhang Mai was a little puzzled, couldn't more than one billion people find a batch of good seedlings?
"Let's say it for me. There are only 2 registered Huaguo youth training players, and there are not many top-notch ones. The Huachao club is guarding them all the time. They use high salaries and huge breaches of contracts to restrain small players. As for the international record, that's all. It's through the overage players."

Li Tong, who is well versed in the domestic situation, told the truth openly.

"That's right, except for Song's Greentown Club, all other young players refused bone age checks."

Walsh hastily added on the sidelines.

Ma De, Zhang Mai, who didn't know the inside story in his previous life, fantasized about starting football from a baby.

"Walsh should go to Tranmere to get scouting work, and by the way, he can help the company continue to find those hidden gems."

Zhang Mai didn't worry too much about the domestic situation, but thought of a way to let Old Walsh play his strengths at ease.

"Okay, okay! I'm still familiar with Europe. Any player at the level of League Two in Huaguo dares to bid tens of millions of euros. Even Vardy can only continue to make prosthetics!"

Walsh hastily said yes repeatedly, it seems that the old man was not lightly stimulated in Huaguo.

After finishing this round of work, Crote took Walsh, Mbappe, and Zhang Yulin out for dinner, while Zhang Mai, Lippi, and Li Tong went straight to Sanshugong's restaurant.

Zhang Mai knew that Yinhu would definitely discuss with him about the top [-] match, so he found the safest and quietest place.

After eating Chaozhou cuisine in a hurry, Zhang Mai and Li Tong had a pot of tea, and Lippi, who didn't drink tea, had a cup of coffee. The three of them began to discuss in a secret room.

The draw for the top 2018 of the 12 World Cup Asian qualifiers was completed on April 4. AFC Secretary-General Windsor John presided over the draw ceremony at the Oriental Mandarin Hotel in Kuala Lumpur to determine the entry lists and match dates for the two teams.

All the teams that advance to the top 12 will be divided into 6 grades and divided into two groups by drawing lots. The teams of the same grade will abide by the principle of avoidance. After the game, the top 2 teams in the group will directly qualify, and the No.3 of the two groups will determine the play-off places, and then compete with teams from other continents for the final place in the finals.

Because in the latest world men's football ranking announced by FIFA, Hua Guo ranked 81st, so it was classified as a fourth-tier team and will avoid the UAE in the same bracket, but the national football team will definitely compete with Australia or Australia in the first bracket. Iran, Japan or South Korea encounter in second tier.

The final result came out, the Hua Guo team was divided into Group A, and they will fight fiercely with Iran, South Korea, Uzbekistan, Qatar and Syria.

The schedule for the third stage of Huaguo 2018 World Cup qualifiers is as follows:

September 2016, 9 South Korea: Huaguo Seoul World Cup Stadium
September 2016, 9 Huaguo: Iran Shenyang Olympic Sports Center Stadium

October 2016, 10 Huaguo: Stadium of Xi'an Province, Syria

October 2016, 10 Uzbekistan: China Tashkent National Stadium
November 2016, 11 Huaguo: Qatar Kunming Tuodong Stadium
March 2017, 3 Huaguo: Changsha Helong Stadium, South Korea

March 2017, 3 Iran: Huaguo Tehran Azadi Stadium

June 2017, 6 Syria: Hua Guo Malaysia
August 2017, 8 Huaguo: Wuhan, Uzbekistan
September 2017, 9 Qatar: Huaguo Doha Khalifa Stadium
The time span of 5 games of 5 home and 10 away was one year, and the three of them stared at the schedule without saying a word, thinking about their own thoughts.

"Who chooses the host city?"

Zhang Mai asked suddenly, which surprised Lippi and Li Tong. Are these details important?

"This is all determined by the foot shoes, and the Hua Guo team did not participate."

Li Tong still gave the answer quickly.

"Hua has a vast territory, and different altitudes, temperatures, and humidity are powerful weapons against opponents. Iran, Uzbekistan, Qatar, and Syria are all countries with dry climates. We choose cities with high humidity as our home games. South Korea is not high in altitude. And the winter is cold and the football team is strong. We should use Kunming on them and pay more attention to the details. Don’t let the Iraqi, Korean, Uzbekistan, Qatari and Syrian traitors in their shoes get their way .”

Zhang Mai's reason made Lippi ponder and Li Tong shed tears.

"The matter of applying to the AFC to change the host location can be resolved with Kroter."

Zhang Mai added without waiting for the two to speak.

Silly ×!How strong and confident our Hua Guo team should be if we don't use any hands or feet within the rules!
"Zhang Mai, what strategy do you think we should adopt for the entire Top [-]?"

Silver Fox's eyes lit up, and he asked about the Hua Guo team's strategy.

"This is how I see it. According to the usual practice, if you can get 6 points in the 20-team group stage, you can basically lock in the top 2. If you try your best to win at least 5 of the 4 home games, you will have 12 points; Uzbekistan, Qatar and Syria are relatively weak, they have to win at least 3 of their 2 away games, and for the last 2-3 points, they must either fight hard against Iran and South Korea in the away game, or carefully prepare for a big victory at home."

Zhang Mai talked slowly, but deliberately added a little emphasis on the word "elaborate".

"Zhang Mai is here for the top spot in the group!"

Li Tong's heart stirred up a turbulent sea, and he was immersed in the shock.

Lippi, who is used to the world, thought calmly, and hesitated for a long time before pointing out the key points:
"We will naturally make all the preparations, but if we want to reach the level of 'careful', I'm afraid we still have to trouble Mr. Crott!"

"No problem. The selection of referees for home and away games is a big problem. You must clearly point out this point."

It is so smooth with the world-class champion coach, and the common goal can make the old fox and the little tiger twist into one rope.

(End of this chapter)