Red Rebels

767 Want to buy Didier Drogba

Due to the arrival of the Red Rebels, coupled with the company of green leaves such as Real Madrid, AC Milan and Manchester City, Dubai has become the area that fans around the world pay the most attention to throughout the summer. It is said that throughout late July, because of the Red Rebels and other The arrival of the team has boosted Dubai's tourism index by a large margin.

In the Middle East Champions Cup, since the Red Rebels played two games in advance, they can get a week of rest after winning the championship. The coaching staff and players can have more time to sort out these three issues. Some problems revealed in the warm-up match.

Don't think that the Red Rebels' victory in three games means they are perfect. In fact, no team can be perfect.

Humans are not machines and cannot be their best at all times and at all times.

"Most of the information reflected in the warm-up match is actually good, such as the progress of our young players, the improvement in the strength of our substitute players, our players' understanding and execution of tactics, etc., these are all A very gratifying change." As the first assistant coach, Cassell is naturally responsible for judging the team's current situation.

For a team, especially a top giants team, the thickness of the bench often determines the limit of the team. Just like the season when the Red Rebels won the Grand Slam, without Robben, Villa, and Zambro Without strong bench players such as Tower and Thuram, the team cannot maintain strong competitiveness in multi-line operations.

It can even be said that the thickness of the bench is the key to determining the team's championship.

The main lineup of the Red Rebels is definitely the best in the world, and there are even world-class superstars in every position. However, the reason why they failed to achieve success in other competitions in the first two seasons is because of the thickness of the bench.

In the Champions League, they met Barcelona and Manchester United consecutively. Both teams used various methods to eliminate the Red Rebels. Although there were opponents, the Red Rebels themselves were injured and their substitute players were not strong enough to take on the responsibility. There are also certain factors.

What is even more obvious is that on the training grounds of the League Cup and FA Cup, last season's League Cup was a major manifestation of the strength of the Red Rebels' substitutes and youth team players, with Aaron Ramsey and Wilshere , Mikel, Walcott, Ozil, Rodwell, Fabio, Rafael, Thornton, Micah Richards and other artificial substitute players can reach the League Cup, which proves Their strength.

Although they failed in the League Cup in the end, the performance of the youth team players was actually very impressive. After the training last season, the strength of these players has been greatly improved, and the progress has been obvious. I believe they will show stronger combat effectiveness this season.

The main lineup is strong,

The substitute players are excellent. Such a team is naturally scary.

"Meulensteen called me from the Netherlands before and reported to me the current situation of the youth team's training camp in the Netherlands, as well as the performance of the players in several warm-up matches. He highlighted Lukaku."

Lukaku is another powerful center in the Red Rebel youth training camp. He has grown up under the Red Rebel system since he was a child. He plays football very smartly, has exquisite skills and outstanding scoring ability. He has excellent physical condition, speed and explosiveness. He is very fast and is known as the new Ismail, and some people call him Warcraft III.

Xiao Yu is also very optimistic about this player. Although the current tactics of the Red Rebels are mainly small and quick, but in many cases, the appearance of Ismail or Drogba can play a key role. Their kind This type of powerful center can often change the trend of a game.

Therefore, the rise of Lukaku has given people a clearer understanding of the Red Rebels' forward strength.

Lukaku is only 16 years old, and Drogba is already 31 years old. In three or four years, Drogba will step down and Lukaku will step up. By then, the Red Rebels will not have lost much strength. Smail and Aguero are in their prime, and the team can minimize the impact on metabolism.

"Currently our scouting department is negotiating with Lukaku's agent. We hope he can accept a five-year professional contract with an automatic two-year extension. The player himself is also happy to stay in the team, so the negotiations will be fine. We encountered some obstacles, but the progress is going smoothly," Boyas immediately reported.

In England, players can sign professional contracts at the age of 16, while in other regions such as Spain, they have to wait until the age of 18. However, with the recent improvement of relevant regulations, English teams want to use these two years to recruit players. , is no longer easy.

After all, protecting youth training is just like protecting intellectual property rights.

"Okay, you can handle this matter on your own." Xiao Yu laughed and looked at the time, "I still have an appointment, you can discuss it among yourselves."

"No, you want to run away?" When Walsh saw Xiao Yu standing up, he immediately became upset.

"What? Do you have any objections?" Xiao Yu asked with a smile.

"It's not that I have an opinion." Walsh looked like I wouldn't dare, but quickly changed his face and said, "It's that all of us have opinions."

Looking around at everyone, everyone had such expressions on their faces, Xiao Yu immediately laughed, "Okay, I know, I'll treat you to a supper."

Everyone cheered immediately

"Everyone is a rich man, but they are as stingy as a miser," Xiao Yu muttered and complained, but he walked outside.

After everyone heard this, everyone burst into laughter.

But apart from joking, they had to feel that Xiao Yu had begun to tell them more and more things. Many times, the club's affairs didn't matter without Xiao Yu. After all, Walsh , Mark David, Mourinho, Cassel and Boyas can all take charge of themselves.

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The floor where the team is located is not on the same floor as the presidential suite where Xiao Yu's family is located, so Xiao Yu has to take the elevator to return to the 25th floor.

The layout of the entire Burj Al Arab Hotel is really beautiful. The corridors are hung with famous paintings from all over the world, and all of them are authentic. Some of them are better than those in Xiao Yu's home, Eva Snow's collection. Even more precious.

When it comes to famous paintings, Xiao Yu really doesn't understand, but Eva Snow is very interested, so she specially asked Xiao Yu to take her two sons to the art exhibition tonight.

Well, Xiao Yu is really not interested, but there are four people in the family. One of them is determined to go, and the two children also want to go see the fun. Xiao Yu has no right to object. This is what the sad head of the family does after democracy is promoted. encounter

But when passing by the elevator, I saw a familiar figure standing outside the sea-view balcony on the floor, blowing the sea breeze at night.

"What's the matter, Didier?" Xiao Yu came to Drogba's side.

The air here is pretty good. If you don't smell it carefully, you won't be able to smell the fishy smell.

Although it is night, there are still many tourists swimming and playing on the beach below the hotel. For them, night is the best time to visit.

"Remember your wife and children?" Xiao Yu asked again when he saw Drogba didn't speak.

Drogba is a very family man. Although they have not officially married yet, they are actually destined to be together for life.

"Yesterday, someone from the Ministry of Commerce asked me to talk to my agent." Drogba finally spoke, a little heavy.

Xiao Yu hummed, but was sensitive enough to realize that it was probably not a good thing.

Sometimes he is also in a dilemma, because running a club cannot be controlled based on personal preferences and human relationships. Otherwise, the club will definitely be ruined. The most obvious one is Moratti of Inter Milan.

But if we completely abandon the human world, then the Red Rebels will completely become a cold money-making machine. Then how will the Red Rebels be different from other clubs? Then why should you flaunt yourself then?

Business and emotion are like two ends of a lever. How to strike a balance is a test of skill.

"They want to know what I think because I still have one year left on my contract."

Drogba said calmly, Xiao Yu listened quietly, "Well, what do you think?"

"I don't know" Drogba sighed and said such a helpless statement.

Then, a deathly silence fell between the two of them. Only the slow, soundless sea breeze reminded them that time was passing. Otherwise, they might have forgotten it.

"I still remember, you were on the team from 2001, right?" Xiao Yu asked with a smile.

"Do you remember?" Drogba was a little surprised. Xiao Yu was busy with everything, and Xiao Yu had already forgotten about him.

Xiao Yu smiled, shook his head and said: "How could I forget? You are the player I brought in personally. I remember I personally called you back then. When you heard that we were a newly promoted team from the English League Two , so scared that you almost want to refuse..."

"I didn't..." Drogba intercepted.

"I know you didn't, but," Xiao Yu chuckled and stole the ball back, "Didier, you were hesitant at the time. Am I right?"

"Okay, you're right, I hesitated, but, boss, I have never regretted it. Joining the Red Rebels is the most correct and proud thing I have done in my life."

Xiao Yu stared at Drogba's fluorescent eyes under the dim light. He didn't know if they were filled with tears or just like that. He patted his shoulder and sighed, "It's been 8 years, Dee." Dill, you have been with the Red Rebels for 8 years."

"Yes, it's been 8 years. Eight years ago, I was just a little-known, stupid guy in Le Mans who even the head coach didn't pay much attention to. But eight years later, I dare not say that I am still the top center in the world. But at least I am successful.”

"No, Didier, you are still the best center in the world, the best. At least in my heart, you have always been."

Drogba stared into Xiao Yu's eyes. From these eyes, he saw the kind of enthusiasm and trust. The heart he was still holding on to was almost melted at this moment.

"I know your difficulty, Didier. You have strength. Although you are 31 years old, you are in good shape. But in the team, you cannot give your fullest, so you hesitate, right? ?" Xiao Yu asked with concern.

Drogba knew that in front of Xiao Yu, he didn't need to hide anything, and there was no need to hide anything at all, because hiding it would only make Xiao Yu feel alienated, so he nodded, "Yes, boss."

Xiao Yu forced a smile. Drogba has indeed suffered more injuries recently, but his strength has not declined too much. He is just not at his peak. However, Mourinho now switches to Aguero, a pseudo-forward. In addition, Ismail has risen rapidly, and Drogba's playing opportunities have been reduced.

Last season Drogba played 24 games for the Red Rebels in all competitions and scored 15 goals. He came on as a substitute many times in the League and Champions League, and in the League Cup and FA Cup and other competitions, I got a lot of opportunities.

This data is indeed far from Drogba's peak of 35 goals in a single season, but it is obviously impossible for Mourinho to change the team's well-integrated team tactics just because he accommodates Drogba. Moreover, Drogba has suffered a lot of injuries and his condition will always fluctuate. What will happen then?

However, what is inconsistent with Drogba's performance is that his salary is relatively high within the team, even surpassing Ismail and close to Aguero. Due to his seniority in the team, his salary is relatively high. Everyone thinks it's okay for him to get this salary, but if he gets such a high salary in the next contract, what will others think?

There are currently many teams outside looking to buy Drogba. Real Madrid, AC Milan, Inter Milan and other giants are all coveting him, and they can all afford his high annual salary, and there is only one year left on his contract. , the Red Rebels must get this deal done as soon as possible.

If it is Aguero and others, they usually start contract renewal negotiations when there are two years left on the contract, but Drogba is already 31 years old, and the situation is a bit special, so it has been postponed until now.

"I don't know what decision you will make, Didier, but I want you to understand, just like what I said to David at the beginning, no matter what decision you make, I will support you because we are friends. There is nothing but friendship between you and me, and I will always be your fan."

"There are difficulties in running a team. Don't blame the Ministry of Commerce, because their footing is different from yours. You only need to think about yourself, but they have to think about the entire team. The team considers the internal unity, so many times, the decisions they make are helpless.”

"But no matter what, I still sincerely hope that you can continue to stay, but if you really decide to leave, I will support you. At the same time, I also want to tell you, Didier, the Red Rebels will always be This is your home, you can come back anytime.”

Speaking of this, Xiao Yu suddenly felt that he seemed a little sentimental, but in the past few years, he had witnessed the departure of many old friends, from Beckham to today's Drogba, who had set a solid foundation for the Red Rebels. The group of people who have made great achievements are now beginning to grow old.

I believe that in the next few years, more people will continue to leave, or retire, or leave because they cannot meet the club's requirements, but no matter what, Xiao Yu must learn to accept this reality.

After all, this is the cruel side of football

"Think about it, Didier, I can see that Jose and the team still need you very much." Drogba has rich experience, which allows him to help the team at critical moments.

Drogba nodded silently, but his face was looking at the sea, where there was the beautiful Burj Al Arab Hotel and the reflection of the surrounding Dubai night scene. No one knew what he was thinking.