I Just Can Score

"Why not let Zhen Shaolong start? Is it due to injury? Or is it a normal rotation?"

"I've never heard of Zhen Shaolong being injured!"

"Rotation? In the last King's Cup, Zhen Shaolong didn't play, and he wasn't even included in the squad, so Real Madrid..."

"The last one was a shame, don't mention it!"

"Maybe to prepare for the next game against AC Milan? And the second leg of the Copa del Rey?"

The last guess is still very popular.

In the past two years, Atletico Madrid has improved very quickly, but the gap with Real Madrid is still very large. Most fans think that there are only two strong teams in La Liga - Real Madrid and Barcelona. Other stronger teams, such as Sevilla, Villarreal, Valencia, and Atletico Madrid can only be said to be European-level teams, but there is a big gap between their strength and the top giants.

Therefore, Real Madrid plays against Atletico Madrid at home. There is not much suspense. Real Madrid has great hope of success. It doesn't matter whether Zhen Shaolong starts or not.

In the fourth round of the Champions League group stage, Real Madrid plays against AC Milan. It is a very important game. As long as they can win this game, Real Madrid can qualify for the group ahead of schedule. Considering the results of the other three teams, Real Madrid may even qualify in advance. Qualifying as the first in the group can greatly reduce the pressure on the team before the year. They no longer have to think about European competitions and can devote their energy to domestic competitions.

In addition, the second leg with Alcorcón is also important.

Real Madrid will never give up the Copa del Rey. Even if they are four goals behind, they must work hard to win. If they want to advance to the next round, they must defeat Alcorcon at home with a huge score.

Therefore, it makes sense to let Zhen Shaolong conserve his physical strength and prepare for the next two games.

In fact.

Pellegrini only considered Florentino's explanation. He knew Florentino's thoughts. In terms of the team's strength and performance, he was worried that the team would rely too much on Zhen Shaolong, and Zhen Shaolong might have the chance next summer. Being 'bought out' by Manchester City will have a huge impact on the team.

Now we need to let others adapt to not having Zhen Shaolong.

Pellegrini dismissed it and said next season is next season,

This season is this season, and the current season is still in its early stages. It makes no sense to think about it in the long term.

not to mention……

Can he continue to coach next season?

Pellegrini has no confidence in this, even if he leads the team to achieve good results, but judging from the history of Real Madrid in the past two decades, the head coach may not be able to stay if he leads the team to achieve good results, especially Flo After Lentino took charge of Real Madrid, the top stars seemed to all play for Real Madrid. It is natural to achieve good results, and it is natural for the head coach to lead the team to achieve good results. There is not much credit at all.

Pellegrini shook his head helplessly when he thought about this. He knew that he didn't need to think too much because he decided to take charge of Real Madrid and also hoped to use his coaching resume to make a jump.

As long as he can lead Real Madrid to achieve good results, he will be able to rise to the ranks of 'top coaches'.

Good results here refer to championships, all championships, La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the Champions League. Leading the team to win the title of "Triple Crown" will make him reach the pinnacle of football coaching.

certainly.

Deep down in his heart, Pellegrini also hopes to continue coaching Real Madrid instead of leaving after just one year, so he still showed respect for Florentino's decision.

In the last game against Alcorcon, Zhen Shaolong was not included in the starting lineup. It was just a normal rotation adjustment. After all, it was only against a C-level team, and Real Madrid usually sent out a substitute lineup.

This...

Zhen Shaolong will just sit on the bench.

"Mr. Florentino will know that I respect his suggestion when he sees me letting Zhen sit on the bench. In the next games against AC Milan and Alcorcon, he will be fine in the starting lineup."

Pellegrini thought carefully.

In fact, what he was considering was the game against AC Milan, and he also asked Zhen Shaolong to play as a substitute, which meant that he implemented Florentino's suggestions more thoroughly. After that, Zhen Shaolong was allowed to start one or two games in three important games. In games that are not too important, or games that are sure to be won, Zhen Shaolong's appearances will be reduced. This will not affect Real Madrid's performance and at the same time satisfy Florentino. It is the best of both worlds.

However, the premise is still results!

The last game against Alcorcon has become a pain for Real Madrid.

Pellegrini doesn't want to make the same mistake again, but Real Madrid still have to deal with angry fans.

no doubt.

Real Madrid fans are already pissed off.

Before the game against Atletico Madrid, the Real Madrid players who stepped onto the turf were greeted with harsh boos. Some extreme fans even took out white hand rolls and started waving them in advance. Their approach was to express their extreme Fortunately, there are only a few fans who do this. The majority of fans are still in the stands, constantly shouting to suppress their arch-enemy Atletico Madrid.

Atlético Madrid supporters were also well represented.

Although the venue was at the Bernabeu Stadium, because it was a derby in the same city, more than 10,000 Atletico Madrid fans came. They were cheering for Atletico Madrid with slogans, and some fans used made-up slogans to laugh at Real Madrid's big loss. For the C-level team.

When the game started, the fans gradually got into the mood, and the atmosphere around the stadium became fiery, mixed with the violent smell of gunpowder. The Madrid derby will not be calm, but the game was played in a relatively normal derby atmosphere, which also made the fans on the field Real Madrid players took a long breath--

At least the fans are no longer targeting them!

However.

At this time, the referee stood on the opposite side of Real Madrid.

Twenty-eight minutes into the game, Atletico Madrid center back Juanito committed a handball foul that was not punished by the referee. Later, Albiol received a somewhat inexplicable red card for a pulling foul at the front of the penalty area.

Red card!

Sent off!

The game hadn't even passed half time, and Real Madrid already had one less player to fight.

This red card completely ignited the Bernabeu Stadium. The surrounding stands were filled with all kinds of angry shouts. Some extreme fans wanted to rush to the stadium. Fortunately, Madrid attaches great importance to the safety issue of Derby. There are nearly 200 meters of fully armed police in the stadium. The police, coupled with the security of the stadium itself, quickly controlled fans who behaved in extreme ways.

There was also great dissent on the red card.

Vice-captain Guti on the bench impulsively stood up from his seat and waved his arms in protest, while head coach Pellegrini held his head with both hands helplessly. He was lamenting that he was so unlucky that he would be in the big league. After losing to Alcorcon, the league will also encounter situations where the referee shows a red card for no apparent reason.

"Could it be that from the beginning of the season to now, Real Madrid's results have been so good that God has begun to target them?"

Pellegrini thought mockingly.

In fact, it is still beneficial for Real Madrid that the game has progressed to this point, because they are no longer targeted by their own fans. The angry Real Madrid fans on the balcony focused all their hostility on the referee.

"Adopted by my cousin!"

"Asshole referee, your whole family will suffer bad luck!"

"I will remember you!"

"careful!"

All kinds of threats, intimidation, and abuse were concentrated on the referee. It must have a big heart to bear it. However, Real Madrid fans began to support the team. They booed the referee and expressed their dissatisfaction. , and at the same time constantly cheering for Real Madrid on the field.

With the strong backing of the fans, the Real Madrid players on the field seemed a little unexpected and even flattered. Their confidence seemed to have returned to them, and they gradually regained control of the situation.

However, having support and confidence does not necessarily lead to goals or good results.

At the end of the first half, neither side scored a goal.

At this time, Real Madrid will all hope for a good result. What is certain is that as long as Real Madrid can score a goal and defeat its local rival Atletico Madrid, things will pass normally and the fans will stand together with the team again and there will be no more Investigate the humiliation of a huge defeat to a third-division team.

But... how to score a goal?

As the game situation changed, the pressure returned to coach Pellegrini.

He immediately thought of Zhen Shaolong.

How to score a goal?

Of course, sending the best stars on the field is the most likely to help the team score goals and defeat the opponent!

"However, there is no plan for Zhen to appear!"

"It's not a crisis moment, it's just 0-0. The team should have adapted to the game without Zhen. If we can win this game, the team will achieve true sublimation..."

This is Pellegrini's judgment.

Pellegrini believes that the game is very important. Both players and teams must grow in adversity. When the team encounters difficulties, they can rely on their own efforts to get through it, and their mentality and fighting spirit will be greatly improved.

instead……

If you choose to replace Zhen Shaolong, no matter whether Zhen Shaolong performs well or not, the team will rely more on him. Whenever the game goes wrong, everyone will think of him.

"So...we still have to let the team work hard to get through it!"

“It’s worth taking the risk.”

"If the team can get through this normally, Mr. Florentino will certainly not be able to say anything."

Pellegrini thought firmly.

During the halftime break, Pellegrini did not talk about letting Zhen Shaolong play. Instead, he explained the problems encountered in the first half and what should be paid attention to in the difficult ten-man battle, as if there was no one in the team at all. Zhen Shaolong.

Soon the second half began.

Real Madrid players were very motivated to continue the game, but Real Madrid fans seemed to have lost patience. Some fans began to shout Zhen Shaolong's name, expecting Pellegrini to replace Zhen Shaolong on the field.

Pellegrini sat still, as if he hadn't heard.

In the 51st minute, C-Ronaldo cut inside the penalty area and shot a low shot that was saved by the opponent's goalkeeper. Higuain completed the supplementary shot but kicked the ball away.

The assistant coach Kusilas on the sidelines frowned and did not suggest to Pellegrini, "Should we replace Zhen?"

Pellegrini remained unmoved.

In the 55th minute, Atletico Madrid took advantage of a foot ball opportunity. The young Sergio Aguero used a wonderful turning shot to help Atletico Madrid break the deadlock.

0 to 1!

Atletico Madrid leads Real Madrid away!

Atletico Madrid fans in the surrounding stands cheered wildly, and the voices of Real Madrid fans were somewhat suppressed. Some fans shouted the name of "Zhen Shaolong" again, hoping that Zhen Shaolong could turn the tide for Real Madrid.

Kusilas once again approached Pellegrini.

But this time Pellegrini didn't ask Kusilas to speak. He turned his head and shouted seriously, "Zhen, go warm up!"

"Get ready to replace!"

After saying this, Pellegrini seemed to have lost all his strength.

He compromised.