Starting from playing as a defensive midfielder for Real Madrid

After finishing the second round of the Champions League group stage against Auxerre, the Real Madrid players had a full sleep the next morning before taking a flight back to Madrid.

Mourinho gave a routine gathering lecture, which was actually only three to five minutes of instructions, and then he happily announced the news of the day's holiday.

This is indeed beyond the expectations of many Real Madrid stars.

After all, this intensive schedule is not over yet. They will play away against Deportivo La Coruna on the night of October 3rd.

But Mourinho was very surprised and gave them a day off to let them have a good rest or relax before training and preparing for the game.

This "humanized" approach also allowed them to refresh their perception of madmen again.

But for Mourinho, the truth is actually very simple.

As long as he plays the game content and results he wants, he has always been generous in praising and giving holiday rewards to the players.

As for the media, they always judge him to be harsh, controlling and prone to anger.

Well, he does get a little more demanding and a little more angry when his team doesn't play the way he wants.

But this is not aimless.

This is his inherent way of beating players. Those who listen and take care of themselves will work harder and grow.

As for those who can't listen, it's OK to say it once or twice, but it's the same thing many times, and that's not within the scope of his consideration.

How the outside world evaluates and slanders him is a private matter for those players, and he doesn't care at all.

After Real Madrid's stars cheered and applauded and began to leave one after another, Li Ang got a look from Mourinho and did not rush to the parking lot.

More than ten minutes later, Li Ang was sitting in a familiar position again. Looking at Mourinho who handed him coffee, Li Ang felt that he was no longer as reserved and nervous as he was two months ago.

"You are not allowed to practice at the base today. Take a good rest after you go back. You will continue to start in the next round of the league."

Li Ang was taken aback by Mourinho's words, and then Li Ang seemed to understand something and nodded his thanks to Mourinho.

According to what Karanka and Mourinho said when they talked to him before, if nothing happens to him in subsequent Champions League games, he will be the starter.

But in the league, he will slowly become a rotation substitute from a certain period of time.

After all, he will leave the team and rent out after the winter window, and the coaching staff will also have to experiment with the new starting lineup and tactics that are most suitable for the current Real Madrid first team after removing him from the starting lineup.

Otherwise, once he leaves and Real Madrid is not adaptable to the new tactics in the league, the record loss will be too great.

The Champions League now wants to secure the right to qualify first in the group, so while Li Ang is still there, start with Li Ang and the record can be guaranteed.

After Li Ang left, Real Madrid used the new formation and style of play they were familiar with in the league to play in the Champions League.

Or just use Rasdiara to replace Li Ang and see if he can achieve similar tactical effects.

With both preparations, Real Madrid can safely let Li Ang go out on loan to improve.

And now listen to Mourinho's wishes.

Basically, from the end of the next round of the league, after the two-week international match day in early October, Li Ang will basically have to accept his new status as a rotation substitute in the league.

Li Ang is fully mentally prepared for this, and he is truly grateful to Mourinho.

In any case, Mourinho has taken enough care and responsibility for him.

He has started five rounds in the league. Although there are very few starting opportunities in the future, at least he is guaranteed to have rotation time.

In the Champions League, at least he can represent Real Madrid through the group stages of this season.

The less points earned in the league system can be made up for in the Champions League. After all, a first win in the Champions League is equivalent to two wins in the league.

It's a pity that the system has a rule that "for games that are not started but are selected for the final 18-man roster, you can only get basic points for winning, half the basic points for a draw, and no points for losing."

Otherwise, Li Ang could take advantage of the loophole and sit on the bench and score a lot of points in vain.

Thinking of this, Li Ang could only silently feel sorry for the reward points he was destined to lose for a second or two.

"Have you decided where to go? You don't still want to stay in La Liga, do you? If you really stay in La Liga, your 'former teammates' will not be merciful to you, and neither will I."

Mourinho saw Li Ang looking slightly lost in thought and couldn't help but smile and remind him.

Li Ang held the coffee cup in his hand, came to his senses, laughed and shook his head.

"We are no longer in La Liga. Valencia, Sevilla, and Villarreal are all lacking defensive midfielders now. I can't go to Barcelona or Atletico either."

"Oh? Then your analysis is pretty good, and you're not hot-headed. Continue, let me see if the league you finally selected is suitable."

"The Premier League has labor certification restrictions. It's too troublesome to apply for the special genius clause. I can't go now."

Mourinho nodded approvingly, and Li Ang said the third league he denied.

"The strength gap between the teams in Ligue 1 is too big, and the overall strength level of the league is at the bottom of the five major leagues. Another thing, I want to learn more. There are too few midfield masters in Ligue 1, so I won't consider it. Go to Ligue 1."

Mourinho clapped his hands and looked at Li Ang with a smile.

"It's pretty much what I thought. Have you made your final decision, Bundesliga or Serie A? I already have several good club options here."

Li Ang looked at Mourinho, but after a while he shook his head again.

"Boss, please stop teasing me. After the next round of the Champions League, I think I will have a definite answer."

Amidst the steaming steam of coffee in front of him, Li Ang's eyes were clear, and Mourinho, sitting opposite him, finally showed his most satisfied smile.

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On the evening of October 3, Li Ang, who once again got the chance to start, traveled with the team to an away trip to Deportivo La Coruna.

The current "Super Deportivo" has three draws and two losses in the first five rounds of the league, ranking second from the bottom in the league with only three points, and is really not a troublesome opponent.

Before the international match day is about to come, we encounter such a weak team in the relegation zone.

Real Madrid generals are also gearing up and want to end the recent tight schedule with a big victory.

And Li Ang also sat in the backcourt and witnessed his club's massacre of Deportivo La Coruna.

Before the first half was over, Ronaldo scored twice for Real Madrid, and Higuain scored three goals for Deportivo in stoppage time.

Only four minutes into the second half, Ronaldo scored another free kick and successfully completed a hat trick.

Di Maria and Benzema, who came on as substitutes, also scored goals one after another.

As enjoyable and joyful as Real Madrid's frontcourt was today, the backcourt was just as boring.

Ramos, who didn't get at least a few chances to get forward, kept mumbling.

Li Ang, on the other hand, was very satisfied and easily accepted the victory points awarded by the system.

The next international match day has little to do with Li Ang.

He will continue to train hard for two weeks, and then wait for Real Madrid's third round of the Champions League group stage this season.

Waiting for the big club he wants to "spot" up close to arrive.