The Young Lion

The relationship between the coach and the players is very delicate. In the name of work, they are superiors and subordinates, but players may rebel at any time. In order to maintain authority and justice, the coach will try to avoid getting too close to a certain player, so as not to arouse the jealousy of other players. It can also be a hidden trigger when problems arise.

For example, Aldridge and Ronaldinho used to be like brothers to the outside world, but now they keep a clear distance in private. It is also because Ronaldinho has his own life. Except for occasional communication, the two are not in the same circle socially. Naturally, it is also alienated.

But the coach has his own scale in his heart. There is always a distance between people. If you want to say which player Aldridge has the best private relationship with Ronaldinho, maybe De Rossi is the first one, like Southgate. Special, those Nedved players respect each other and have a good relationship, but they rarely get together to chat.

After dinner at Aldrich's house, Aldrich set up tea in the backyard, but De Rossi answered the phone, and it took about five minutes before he came over.

Sorry, Kun and Messi are going to play video games, and invited me to go with them, oh shit, why did I tell you this! Boss, just pretend you haven't heard of it.

De Rossi sat down after putting away the phone.

Aldrich chuckled, poured him a cup of tea, and said, You and the two of them still have such a good relationship?

Uh, there's no way, the people who used to play together are gone, and after a few years, there are not many faces left.

De Rossi, who was only 18 years old, let out a sigh.

Aldridge understood it after thinking about it.

Whether it's the youth team or the reserve team, you don't need to see how cruel the first team in football is. The elimination rate of the low-level echelon and personnel renewal are the real cruelty.

They both feel like their bodies. They really don't grow up. How can I still go to the movies and play games with them at my age?

De Rossi smiled lightly.

Aldrich asked, Then what do you do in your spare time?

Of course I'm looking for a girl to go to the movies, play games and go shopping.

De Rossi looked at Aldridge with a look of contempt, as if he felt that the other party asked nonsense.

Aldridge raised his eyebrows, he must be despised if he is despised.

The two chatted casually,

Basically, it is a topic of life. De Rossi has lived in the UK for several years and is quite familiar with it. For example, he went to a pub in the city to see the players in the team, or the stars of other teams. Conflicts and the like will be told to Aldrich as anecdotes.

On the contrary, Aldrich seemed like a kid who had never seen the world, he listened very carefully, and would ask questions when he was puzzled.

To be honest, Aldridge has never been to some of the famous pubs in the city among young people, but he comforted himself: the places I go for leisure and entertainment are all high-end.

After chatting for a while, De Rossi suddenly said, Boss, are you actually trying to comfort me?

Huh? What comforts you?

Because you let Ronaldo be the captain.

Do you need my comfort?

That's not necessary, especially after seeing Lucas's reaction, I figured it out, Ronaldo is not qualified to be the captain at all, qualifications, ability, contribution, he is the captain, who is convinced? But why no one objected? Because everyone knows that we are tolerant of him, and the boss is cultivating him. You give him the captain’s armband, not for him to lead us, but for us to promote his growth and let him mature as soon as possible. In terms of talent, to be honest, He is indeed very outstanding, the boss has a good intention, but I don’t know if he can understand, if he really thinks he is so capable, put on the captain’s armband and become arrogant, hehe, the boss’s painstaking efforts will be fed to the dogs.”

Aldridge pouted at what De Rossi said and nodded at the same time.

Hit the nail on the head.

Aldridge said softly: I want to talk to you about your situation in recent years and your future development.

My father would call me from time to time, saying that the Roma team wanted to introduce me and hoped that I would take the initiative to go back. Every time I talk to him about it, I feel very strange.

Aldridge showed a puzzled look. The old De Rossi is now the manager of the Roma team, a member of the management team. Although his rank is not high, he still has a certain status. After all, he is an old red wolf.

What's so strange about father persuading his son to go back to Rome?

Why?

De Rossi took a sip of tea. He probably didn't like this kind of black tea very much. After taking a sip, he put the tea cup back. He said in a helpless tone, Because I think he and I lack a consensus on communication. The basis of our conversation Different. Yes, I was born in Rome, my father used to play for the Roma club, but I have not received a minute of guidance and training from the Roma club. In the lower echelon of the Roma team, Daniele De Rossi's name. But my father speaks as if I was born to play for Roma, which I find unreasonable, sir, do you think your son is destined to be from Millwall? If they play football, They have to play for Millwall, if they are in football, should they be tied to Millwall?

Aldrich was stunned, shook his head subconsciously, and then said: I would expect that if my son is engaged in the football industry, it would be best to be in Millwall, but I will not interfere and decide for them. .”

De Rossi snapped his fingers and said, Yes, right now, my father is trying to force me to make decisions for me.

What about the result?

Result? If I ask him a word, there will be no result.

What?

I asked him: Why didn't the Roma team invite me five years ago, four years ago, three years ago? Why did I become interested in me when I became famous in Millwall?

Aldrich was silent.

De Rossi's question was too cruel.

Simply put, it speaks out the reality of football.

This is a stage for the strong, not an emotional theater.

De Rossi has no strength, and he can't be favored by the first-tier teams in the name of his father. De Rossi has strength, and the world is so big, can't find a place to hide?

Hmph, in fact, how much sincerity does the Roma team treat me? I can see for myself how much the Serie A champions last season would value me as an 18-year-old player? It's just my father's wishful thinking and wanting me to wear Roma. jersey.

Don't you want to go back to Rome?

One day the mad lion doesn't want me, doesn't value me, I have no future here, I'll go back to Italy, or, go to Spain, grass, the weather in London is disgusting, if you tell me that Makelele went to Real Madrid only because of Spain's I believe in the weather.

Hahaha, maybe.

Aldrich smiled heartily, and De Rossi turned his head and asked, Boss, I'm in Millwall, will I have a future?

Aldridge rolled his eyes and asked back, What do you think?

Hey, it's hard to say. To be honest, that lunatic Gattuso is too strong. I really can't compare to him for the time being.

When it comes to reality, De Rossi is still clear-headed.

Gattuso has a bad temper, and De Rossi will call him a lunatic. He joked with Pirlo about Gattuso, and it was easy to ignite a gun barrel.

Makelele, Gattuso, the standards of my predecessors in this position are too high. In the first team, Alonso seems to be good. I am also confused about whether that literary youth will play as a defensive midfielder or an organizational midfielder in the future. Well, boss, what do you say?

De Rossi is sincerely asking for advice.

Alonso likes to read books when he is not training. His teammates think that the Spaniard has a very literary temperament.

Aldridge laughed and said: I have said many times, every player is unique, you can't be the next Makelele, or Gattuso, Alonso will not be that kind of player, he is even more It is impossible to become Pirlo, and you should not just stare at your teammates, but have a higher vision. In a team, players' abilities should be based on complementary strengths. You play with Alonso, and with Pedre Tee play football together, same?

De Rossi shook his head and said: It's not the same. Playing with Pedretti, I can improve my offensive participation. Playing with Alonso, I am more inclined to defend.

Look, this is the difference, the ball, you don't play it alone, it's a team.

Then you still haven't answered my question, do I have a future at Millwall? That maniac is only 23 years old...

Although De Rossi is only 18 years old, Gattuso is only 23 years old. If Gattuso dies as a Lion, De Rossi will probably be buried in the same period unless he changes to another position.

Aldridge raised his head and said after a moment of silence: Don't spread rumors, it is estimated that this summer, we will lose Gattuso, as well as Pirlo, Materazzi, and Zambrotta.

Eh? Are the rumors outside true?

De Rossi looked surprised.

Huh, rumors? It was rumored five years ago that Pirlo would leave. They really want to go back to Italy for the next step of development. For them, the pursuit of honor has reached a very weak level here. Now they consider More, probably a better life, going back to the country, speaking Italian casually, being embraced by Italian fans, being with more friends, family, a lot of things that you can't get in England.

Aldrich said slightly melancholy.

After a moment of silence, De Rossi said: Then I have many opportunities?

Daniele, the next two years will be crucial to you. Once you have established yourself in the first team and performed outstandingly, you will be an indispensable player for Millwall in the next major development cycle of the club, but if you yourself If you are slack, you can’t take another step during this most critical period. Perhaps, you really have no future in Wild Lion, because when an opportunity arises, if you don’t seize it, someone else must seize it. The opportunity will not wait forever Look at you, for professional players, talent and hard work are just the foundation, when it is critical, it is that step, when others are ahead of you, maybe you are one step behind, and the future will become a gap of hundreds of thousands of miles.

De Rossi looked solemn and nodded fiercely.

Aldridge will not say these casually to the players, because it is likely that the players will misunderstand what kind of promise the coach has made, and if the players fail themselves in the future, the coach will be blamed.

De Rossi knew in his heart Aldridge's expectations for him, and at this time, he could reveal the news that Gattuso might leave in the summer in advance. Even if it is uncertain, it must not be aimless.

It is to let him be 18 years old, this is a key fork in the road between squandering, cherishing, struggling, and wasting for young people.

Opportunities will appear soon, but whether you can grasp them, no one can help you, you can only rely on yourself!

It was getting late, and De Rossi got up to say goodbye. When he left, he was driving his Prince motorcycle and his thoughts were racing.

His mood at this time is roughly the same as when Pirlo packed his luggage and flew to London with Aldridge.

To stand out here and really break out of your own piece of sky.

Different from the small achievements that Pirlo thought about at that time, De Rossi's belief is stronger, because the current Wild Lion is not the small temple of the past.

Gaining a firm foothold here and making a name for himself is enough for him to directly enter the ranks of first-class players. If he is even better, he will be world-class among the pinnacles of football! rs

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