Fox in the Penalty Area

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"Pass the ball!"

"mine!"

"Boom!"

On the first team training ground of the Madrid Pirates, the players are divided into two teams and are undergoing the last confrontation training before the game against Real Caterjon.

This is a match of eleven against eleven.

The purpose is to let the players adapt to the rhythm of tomorrow's game with a confrontation match close to actual combat.

At the same time, players who performed well in this match may also be included in the squad for the match.

Therefore, the intensity of this competition is indeed very close to actual combat.

After all, everyone wants to compete for the chance to enter the big list. Especially those role players who are on the fringes of the main lineup.

They are more motivated and more daring than the main players.

Sometimes, in order to avoid injuries, the main players perform worse than marginal players in this kind of confrontation.

The muffled sound of "bang" just now was not the movement of someone hitting the football with the back of his foot, but the kick of substitute full-back Olaf Brynjolsson and substitute midfielder Damian Dija on the field. . .

The second assistant coach Enzo Naher, who served as the referee, said nothing about this, and did not whistle to call one of the fouls.

Because this is really a very common thing in the competition.

Even if it is fighting for both sides, I don't think it's a big deal. Di Ya, who was defeated in the fight, got up from the ground and quickly threw himself into the game.

The game against Real Caterjon is a league game sandwiched between the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Because next week is the second round of the quarter-finals, this league will definitely be rotated.

Everyone works so hard, not just to enter the roster of the game, but to be selected into the starting lineup during the rotation.

For substitute players, this kind of game that requires rotation is a stage for them to fully perform.

If you want to stand out, come back against the wind, and change from a substitute to a starter, you have to seize the opportunity in the rotation game.

At the same time, because the season is coming to an end, the Madrid Pirates are competing with the King and Catalan for the league championship, and Real Carterjon is not a general, they are ranked fifth in the league. Therefore, even if the coaching staff needs to rotate in this game, it cannot be a large-scale rotation, but will only rotate in certain positions.

This has resulted in a limited number of rotation players who can actually make the starting roster.

There are too many monks and too little food, and the competition in the competition will become more intense.

In this kind of time, it is actually easy to get injured, so the entire team medical team is outside the training field, watching the field closely and nervously.

But it is impossible for the coaching staff to let everyone take it easy because they are afraid of players being injured-then how can it serve the purpose of examining the players' game status?

What's more, if you can't even withstand the intensity of the confrontation match in training, what should you do if you really fight against your opponent in the real match?

Are referees expected to favor protection?

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Maxi Carey, wearing a yellow vest, dropped back from the striker position and came to the midfield to support his teammates.

Wearing a yellow vest doesn't mean Kyrie will start the next game.

In the current match, the color of the vest is only used as a sign to distinguish the two teams, and has no other meaning.

Not to mention wearing yellow, even if you wear a rainbow vest, it will not help players get a chance to play except to prove that you may be gay.

If you want to win the chance to play, it still depends on the specific performance.

Carey had just received a pass from Damian Daya, and when he turned around, he was pressed close by Juan Ramirez.

Ramirez bumped into him unceremoniously, making Kyrie's body sway.

But the ball at his feet was not lost.

Not only did he not lose, he also used Ramirez's collision to open up space laterally and complete the turn!

Ramirez then rushed forward, like a mad dog, biting Carey tightly.

Teammates on the wing yell at Kyrie with their arms up for a pass.

Carey turned a blind eye and insisted on moving forward with the ball.

"It's a little sticky..." The first assistant coach Jesus Valentine, who was watching from the sidelines, frowned slightly.

Parotti, who was beside him, shook his head and said, "No, he did it on purpose. He wants to find the feeling of a real game in the confrontation with Juan."

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Carey just took two steps forward on the field, and suddenly used his right foot to buckle the football to the left.

At the same time he finished this action, Ramirez's foot poked over-if Kyrie was slower, the ball would have been poked away by Ramirez.

But now Carey's dunk made Ramirez lose his balance.

He seemed to be struggling with the ball just now, which made Ramirez think that there was an opportunity to take advantage of it, but it was actually a flaw he deliberately sold.

His real purpose is to induce Ramirez to go first and make him lose his balance.

Now he speeds up and throws Ramirez away, drives the ball towards the goal, and then swings his right leg!

Center defender Amantegui, wearing a blue vest, came forward and tried to block Carey's shot in the first place.

But Kyrie missed the shot!

When he swung his right leg down, he pushed the football sideways.

Amanteji jumped up and turned around in the air, turning his back to try to block the ball, but saw the football roll from his side to the space where he came up...

At the same time, Hu Lai ran diagonally into the space, raised his right foot against the rolling football, and shot!

Goalkeeper Heywell's knees were like springs compressed to the extreme, ejecting his body, and he rushed to the near corner!

But Hu Lai's shot was a fake move. After he buckled the football to the left, he shot with his left foot!

The football rolled past Hywell's feet and into the net.

The yellow team scored a goal!

The Pirates players in yellow vests cheered.

The coaches on the sidelines also applauded.

"Is this what you want to see?" Valentine asked Parotti while applauding.

The latter was clapping with a smile on his face: "I have decided, Jesús. Let Kyrie start the next game against Real Catjon."

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After the goal, Hu Lai turned around and ran over, raising his arm to Carey.

Carey froze for a moment, then he asked, "Why?"

"Hi-five to celebrate!" Hu Lai's hands were hanging in the air, shaking them. "Good pass!"

Carey ignored him, turned and walked away.

Before leaving, he hummed: "What is there to celebrate in the team against the goal?"

Behind him, Hu Lai retracted his arms in embarrassment, and then scratched his hair twice as if scratching his head.

Then he turned around just in time to see the captain looking at him.

After noticing his gaze, the captain didn't look away, but smiled at him and shrugged slightly.

So Hu Lai also laughed - what am I doing with the same knowledge as the "pretending criminal"?

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After the training, after a restorative warm-up, the players stood on the training ground, waiting for the head coach Parotti to announce the final squad for the 18-man match.

Except for those who are sure to be selected, the mentality of others is also different.

Some people hope to be selected for the big list, but some people think that even if they are in the big list, they will sit on the bench, and they don't look forward to being in the big list.

Instead of watching the game from the bench, it is better to go to the reserve team and play the reserve team game, so as to maintain the game state.

Parrotti shot Carey a glance before reading the list.

The Dutchman stood among his teammates with a calm expression on his face, as if he didn't care whether he could make the squad or not.

But his puffed up chest still somewhat betrayed his true inner thoughts-he was still looking forward to being selected.

Parotti withdrew his gaze and began to read the names of the players who had been selected for the competition one by one.

He read them in order of position on the field from back to front.

After the back line finished reading, everyone found that the main left back Ion Martinez did not appear on the list, indicating that he will rest at home and prepare for the second round of the Champions League quarter-final against Valentia.

He was replaced by Iceland international Olaf Brynjolfsson.

Some personnel adjustments were also made in the midfield. Captain Juan Ramirez took turns and did not enter the squad.

On the front line, Hou Lai was selected, Ruiz was selected, but Di Kunzo was not selected, replaced by Maxi Carey.

"That's it. The players selected for the competition will go home after training, pack up their things, and meet at the Aurora Hotel by themselves. Get a good night's sleep and prepare for the game tomorrow in the best condition!"

After reading the list, Parotti made a brief summary and announced the dissolution.

Players walked off the training field in twos and threes and headed for the locker room.

Carey followed the crowd, not elated by his roster selection.

It is not uncommon for him to be selected for the big list after returning from injury.

He can guess with his ass, even if he is selected for the squad, he still has to sit on the bench during the game, and then wait for the right time to be replaced.

In the Champions League quarter-finals against Valentia, Hu and the Italian will definitely be the starters. Di Kunzo was not selected for the league squad at all, which means that he should replace Hu Lai in the game.

The only suspense may be how much playing time to give him, whether it is 20 minutes or 30 minutes.

If I got the chance to play, how would I play...

Carey thought about it and left the training ground silently.

Behind him, head coach Parotti withdrew his gaze from his back, and said to his assistant coach Valentine, "He's quite calm."

"But he's on fire," Valentine said. "Counting the Champions League game against Valentia, you selected him in the squad for two consecutive games, but did not let him play. Are you really going to tell him in advance the decision to let him start?"

"Not going to." Parotti nodded.

"Aren't you afraid of blowing him up?"

"Let him blow it up on the court." Parotti laughed. "Now I have a little more confidence in competing for the league championship. At the most critical time, a high-spirited and hungry Kyrie can help us share a lot of pressure."

"Well ... hopefully he gets blown up in the right place at the right time and not in the locker room."

Valentine shrugged.

Carey has indeed been too calm recently, so calm that he can't help but think about it wildly. He always feels that this kid is holding back some big news.

For example, playing petty temper with Parotti, refusing to appear on the stage or something...

He had suggested to Parotti to leave Kyrie alone after practice, and then tell him the decision to let him start, to give him a reassurance first, to reassure him.

In the end, Parotti insisted on pressing down.

Don't take it off!