Midfielder

Scolari's announcement of Lin Yi's recruitment was timely. At least this belated decision eliminated some criticism from the media and fans. However, his speed of action still made many people complain. This should have been a very logical thing.

If Lin Yi does not join the Portuguese team, can he get a chance with others? Such a decision is a bit late.

In the eyes of many fans and media, Lin Yi should have joined the national team from the beginning of the qualifiers. If that were the case, Portugal would have already secured a place in the World Cup.

At least when facing Estonia and Liechtenstein, there would not be such an embarrassing situation on the field. After three depressing draws, the fans really need a victory.

Mendes should really be grateful for those three draws now, otherwise those people would not be so looking forward to Lin Yi.

It can be said that these three games not only suppressed Scolari's temper, but also made Lin Yi win more votes of confidence among the fans. This kid is now about to catch up with a savior.

But the premise is that Lin Yi can carry the hopes of Portuguese fans on his shoulders. Only in this way can he make those fans worship him almost crazily. This is the result Mendes wants most.

If he wins the next game, Lin Yi's role in the team will be unshakable.

Now it can be said that everything is ready, and only the east wind is missing. Mendes can only pray that the kid can play at the level of Chelsea in the national team. If there is no accident, his appeal will be greatly enhanced.

Although Scolari is now in a dilemma, his decision is not too late.

However, Lin Yi did not respond immediately, which still made many Portuguese fans nervous. Everyone knows that this kid is now a hot commodity. Many national teams are contacting him. If this kid slips into the hands of others, I am afraid that all Portuguese fans will feel frustrated.

Even Scolari is a little unsure. After all, it is difficult to explain the little feud between him and Lin Yi. If the kid's stubborn temper comes up, he may dodge himself in public. At that time, it will not be a question of the head coach's authority. It will definitely be a slap in the face.

But Mendes didn't let the Brazilian old man worry for too long. After the other party issued a statement, Mendes responded quickly, but he notified the Portuguese Football Association that Lin Yi would report on time.

When Lin Yi showed up at the training base of the Portuguese national team with his luggage, this worry was finally settled. Lin Yi did not respond to anyone's interview request, but he could respond to Scolari's call, which meant that he would not change his mind again. This kid finally entered the door of the national team.

Now many people are a little impatient to wait for Portugal's away trip. It is not only for them to consolidate the top of the group, but also because it may be Lin Yi's first show in the Portuguese national team.

Many Portuguese fans are ready to go to the away game to watch the game. They want to witness that moment.

Lin Yi doesn't have so many ideas. His ability to come to the national team proves that all the previous disputes are no longer important. He only wants to succeed in the international arena now, and the rest doesn't matter.

Including when he met Scolari, these two guys with equally strong personalities behaved very harmoniously, but Lin Yi himself knew very well that their cooperation was just the beginning.

Don't expect to have as close a relationship with Scolari as Mourinho. Now the two are just a cooperative relationship. The running-in between them is just a starting stage, and everything is unknown.

If there is any fluctuation in the team's performance, all the hidden roots of trouble will come to the surface.

It's just that now is the time for Lin Yi and Scolari to reconcile, and no one will take the initiative to make trouble.

Before breaking up with Aurelio Perreira and Costa, the two guys who had been with Lin Yi on the training ground for almost a month were a little reluctant, but Aurelio Perreira was fine, after all, he would appear in Chelsea's training camp on time in the new season.

Although he will not serve in Mourinho's coaching staff, as a member of Chelsea, this old coach who is good at training young players will build a team for Mourinho that belongs to the Blues.

Mourinho knows very well that it is impossible to buy players every season, especially after his team has won the league championship, the club's transfer investment cannot be so crazy every time.

To build your own team, the youth team is the key. Even Kenyon said that if you want Chelsea to make a profit, the best way is to build a reserve team with a virtuous cycle.

Just like what Manchester United did in the past and Arsenal did now, striving to have players trained by themselves in every position not only saves costs, but also makes the team cohesive.

And the arrival of Aurelio Perreira is obviously a preparation for this. Kenyon's salary conditions for this famous old coach are definitely first-class treatment in the Premier League.

Not only will he be in charge of training, but Kenyon and the club's top management will also relax the policy for Aurelio Perreira in terms of selection. They hope to build their own youth team in two or three years.

Aurelio Pereira was already satisfied with being able to coach Lin Yi, but now he has been given such great rights. This condition is almost irresistible, and he has regained his ambition.

The current separation is only temporary. Mourinho has already bought a ticket for Aurelio Pereira to go to Stamford Bridge. Next season, these two guys are both famous in Portugal. They can finally join forces to create the dynasty team they want for Chelsea.

But before leaving, Aurelio Pereira still wanted to remind Lin Yi, "In the national team, don't do everything according to the requirements of the old Brazilian man. When nothing happens, you can increase your strength appropriately according to your physical condition." Not everyone will tailor a training plan for you, and their methods may not be effective for you, as you are still in a recovery period.”

Although Scolari's national team is still good at training players, Aurelio Pereira cares too much about Lin Yi and he can't trust others to take care of that kid's body.

Now Aurelio Pereira and Faria may be most worried about this kid's physical condition.

Although there is a month of special training to lay the foundation, no one can tell when the human body will reach its limit, not to mention that this time the national team's game mission is still at Russia's home court.

The issue of artificial turf may be put aside, but the intensity of the confrontation will definitely be very intense.

It’s no wonder that they are worried about Lin Yi’s physical problems. The Russian’s strong physical fitness and aggressive defense once they prepare to start fighting, a team like Portugal that relies on technical advantages will suffer greatly. And Lin Yi will undoubtedly be the focus of the opponent's defense.

After a month of training, the boy's performance in the confrontation training was good, but compared with those strong men, this boy's physique is still a bit weak. There is no way, this boy is still in the development stage.

If you want to build a good figure for him, you have to rely on long-term conditioning, which cannot happen overnight.

The old man Aurelio Pereira seems to have never thought about whether Lin Yi can be the main player of the team. Anyway, in his opinion, if he does not wait for Lin Yi to save his life, the Brazilian will never Look down, unless he is an idiot, there is no need to look down and find a substitute player.

Mendes has never doubted the main position. After all, Lin Yi's strength is there. It seems difficult for the current players in the Portuguese team to shake this kid's position, unless he is suffering from damn injuries. Otherwise, as long as Lin Yi goes there, he will definitely be the main force.

"Don't worry, old man, I'm not that kind of reckless person, not to mention it's just a game. Although I haven't been to Russia to play, isn't it the same as playing in any stadium? Unless Russians are like spiders. It’s eight legs, otherwise, it would be very difficult for them to stop me on the court.”

Lin Yi has always been so confident. Aurelio Pereira has nothing to deny about this kid's ability and self-confidence. After all, strength is the prerequisite for ensuring everything. Like now, Lin Yi is in this situation During Yue's special training, all three of them were amazed at his growth rate.

Although this kid would be as tired as a dead dog after training every day, he seemed to have become more and more accustomed to this kind of life. Even after two weeks, this kid had learned to enjoy it.

Aurelio Pereira even revised his training plan twice in a row. The kid's potential made him eager to start a big fight again. He told Faria privately that if he could He had been coaching Lin Yi since he was young, so he couldn't imagine what this kid could become.

But it's not too late now, that kid is only eighteen years old, and he has plenty of opportunities to improve.

Don't forget those players who are late bloomers. Lin Yi's talent has already determined that he will continue to grow.

Even Aurelio Pereira probably couldn't tell how terrifying it could be.

This can be regarded as Aurelio Pereira's confidence and an affirmation of Lin Yi's potential. "That kid's changes on the court every year surprise me. He seems to be able to absorb information from all aspects." Things that are beneficial can then be turned into weapons for oneself to run freely on the court.”

Faria, like Aurelio Pereira, has always been amazed by Lin Yi's growth speed. However, as time has passed, this guy has become a little numb. Even if Lin Yi transforms into a concave and convex man one day, he will not It's strange, because there is no word impossible in that little guy.

Unlike these two guys, Costa had a long talk with Lin Yi before leaving, "This month has passed very quickly, as if it has passed in the blink of an eye. Maybe we will meet again next time." By that time, I had taken off my team uniform and started to learn to be an ordinary person.”

In the end, Costa rejected Mendes' suggestion. He still had a contract with Benfica. He wanted to return to the place where he set out on his football journey at the end of his career and make a review of his life. Looking back, it doesn't matter even if this process only lasts one season.

This may be the last enjoyment of a professional player who is about to retire, at least in Costa's eyes, so he ultimately rejected Mendes' invitation and had no intention of joining Lin Yi, a private coaching group. That boy has already He's good enough and doesn't need any more help from him.

"I'm really used to watching you play. If you hang up your jersey one day, I'll really feel a little strange." Although I know that this is the destination of every football player, even I will leave one day. On this road, Lin Yi is still a little reluctant to leave Costa who is about to leave the court.

"There will always be latecomers who are better than those who came before. Your value on the court will gradually make people forget us old guys of the golden generation. Maybe in ten or twenty years, there will be people better than you. This is football, he will always bury good players, time is ruthless.”

When Costa said these words, he paused for a moment. Maybe he was recalling his own glorious moment at that moment. The time when he was known as the golden generation may be something he will never forget in his life. , but now he is about to say goodbye to those past glories.

"Well, there is no need to talk about me, an old guy who is about to retire. I have taught you all my experience in the game this month, but I still want to remind you, don't be too superstitious about your skills. The speed of football now Too fast and your brain's reaction speed can cause you injury."

"I have watched a lot of your game videos. Your skills are very good. It is difficult for ordinary people to stop you, but this also increases your chance of injury. Don't think that there were no serious injuries last season because of your dexterity. Many times , luck is also on your side, doing this is actually a bit risky.”

"You have to learn to trust your teammates. Every time you break through, you have to completely open up the space before you choose to pass the ball. This can ensure the success rate of the offense, but at the same time, it also gives your teammates more time. , can only watch you perform, if this continues, it will make them feel dependent. "

"When everyone needs you to break through to score, that's not making a team stronger, but your offense starts to become your only weapon. That's not a good idea. Remember, you should try your best to Find the characteristics of each teammate and make them play more comfortably.”

"A qualified organizer is to explore the potential of his teammates on the court and use the explosive power of each of them. Your passing is to do this. Don't be superstitious about your own breakthroughs. Let me see your passing. When it feels like a blade, that’s your strongest weapon.”

Costa is passing on his last experience to Lin Yi. He knows very well what a qualified commander should do. Breaking through may be an option to tear apart the opponent's defense, but a core midfielder who can pass the fatal ball is the best choice. He is the brains of a team and can control the entire game.

The core midfielder is not a forward. He does not have to deal with the opponent personally every time. He can mobilize the entire team and mobilize everyone's strength to suppress the opponent. This is what a commander should do.

The two guys just sat in the stands of the private training ground and chatted for a long time. Even Faria didn’t know what these two guys had to talk about for several hours. Until Costa left the training ground, Lin Yi still A man was sitting in the stands, looking motionlessly at the field in front of him.

Neither Lin Yi nor Costa told anyone what they talked about, but before leaving, Costa's gift to Lin Yi was a lot of game videos he had compiled, not only his, but also many of the same The players who serve as the core of the midfield include the technical characteristics of each of them.

"This is not for you to learn their skills, but for you to understand the way everyone organizes offense. From this, you should be able to learn a lot. Maybe they are the best now, but I believe you will Surpass them, and in the near future, you will become stronger.”

This is the last thing a veteran does for a little guy before leaving this green field. It is what he has accumulated over the years. Now he just needs to find someone to pass it on, because Costa is seeing the Linyi Station. When I was on the turf, it was like seeing my old self.

It's just that the time that belongs to him is getting less and less. Instead of staring at the glory of his past, it is better to choose to retreat bravely and let all those beautiful memories be engraved in his mind.

Maybe one day thinking about it will give people a feeling of returning to the game. Costa has known since the day he left AC Milan that the time for their golden generation is running out.

It may be a good choice to end his football career in Benfica. I hope the little guy can have a smooth journey. Before Costa turned around and left, he sent his blessings.

Costa's precise and blade-like passing on the football field will be far away, but the memory he left to all fans will not be far away. Everyone will remember that there once was such a master of art in Portugal.

He never won the World Cup, but he left a mark on the football field with his gorgeous footwork.

Now he is leaving, but there is no regret. After all, he has bloomed and been brilliant before.

With Costa's expectations, Lin Yi finally walked into the national team's training ground. This place was unfamiliar to Lin Yi, but he was indeed too familiar with the guys running on the field.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Carvalho, Ferreira, including those opponents who were in the Portuguese Super League era, no matter what Scolari's attitude is, Lin Yi is planning to show off his talents here. As for Scola He might not mind too much whether Li will arrange any game tasks for him.

The national team... Maybe we will usher in an era of little lunatics... As for how crazy he can be? Maybe the Russians will be the first to experience Lin Yi's explosive power on the court.