Starting from playing as a defensive midfielder for Real Madrid

Leon was very glad that he chose to come to La Coruna to find the answer, and even more fortunate that he and Belleron could stay quietly in this port city for two days.

Perhaps, some questions still remain in his mind.

He will also slowly gain his own insights through the tempering of his career in a state of vague understanding.

However, his heart, which had been a little restless due to doubts during this period, did calm down.

As Belleron said, he was ready to start all over again after failure.

I will never give up on football.

Then he is already on his own path.

Belleron also used his calmness and calmness to give Li Ang a new understanding of professional football.

Off the court, he can carry out his own business activities, package his image, and cooperate with clubs and agents to run awards.

But the moment he steps onto the field, he has to return to football itself.

This is not only his original intention to embark on this career path, but also his passion and the foundation for all his future careers.

"Enjoy football, just like when you first came into contact with it. Adhering to your courage and not being afraid of any failure, you are already a winner in yourself, little lion."

Belleron's parting words filled Li Ang's heart with a heavy sense of peace.

And besides a firm hug, he had no better way to express his gratitude and respect to the midfield master.

"I sincerely wish you and Deportivo a smooth return to La Liga at the end of this season, and I look forward to seeing you next time."

"Thank you, Li Ang, and I wish you and Real Madrid good luck. Come on."

"Goodbye, Monsieur Belleron."

"Goodbye, Li Ang."

Li Ang, who felt relieved both physically and mentally, left La Coruna with far more gains than he imagined.

After two days of simple advertising shooting in Madrid, he did not rest anymore and directly started the two-point and one-line life between his residence and the training base.

Of course, before that, he still called Mourinho.

The person who greeted him in Valdebebas and supervised his extra training this time was not Karanka, nor was he Mr. Rui Faria, the physical coach who had accompanied him the most before.

Rather, he was someone who was unexpected and pleasantly surprised.

"Mr. Pintus!"

After Li Ang saw the people on the training ground clearly, he said hello in surprise, and then went up to Pintus with a happy face and gave him a hug first.

There was no need to ask why Pintus appeared at the Valdebebas base. Li Ang had already guessed the answer.

"I still can't refuse the invitation from José and Zidan. It just so happened that I also ended my previous contract with Marseille. I didn't expect to meet you again so soon, Li Ang."

Pintus looked happy too.

Although he has only temporarily joined Real Madrid's coaching team as a consultant, the salary offered to him by Real Madrid is completely generous.

Coupled with the presence of Li Ang, a training partner he was very satisfied with before, Pintus still feels very good about joining Real Madrid.

That morning, the two people who had worked well together before started the one-on-one training mode vigorously and resolutely.

It's just that Pintus didn't engage in any devilish extreme training this time.

The training patterns and purposes during the offseason and during the season are quite different.

Li Ang just completed the restorative training in the morning.

In the afternoon, I started to focus on surprise practice and consolidation of long and short passing skills.

Naturally, Pintus took over the post-training recovery physiotherapy.

The rest of the Real Madrid players are either on vacation or participating in national team matches.

Pintus happened to use Li Ang to practice, and became familiar with the various training facilities in the Valdebebas base in advance.

On October 9, some players who did not have national team competition duties arrived at the training base on time before 9 a.m.

Altentop. Granero, Callejon, Las Diarra and other first-team players are listed.

Nacho, Morata, and several second-team players were also brought up to the first-team by Mourinho again, allowing them to train with the first-team players.

Li Ang was naturally very happy about this.

Even though he talks to Nacho almost every other day, he will see Nacho at least two or three times a week after returning to Madrid.

But it feels really different to meet Nacho again on the training ground of Real Madrid's first team.

Nacho was even more excited.

His promotion to the first team this time has a completely different meaning from his participation in Real Madrid's first team pre-season training last year.

Being promoted to the first team midway through the season only shows that Mourinho is satisfied with his performance in Castilla and intends to give him more playing time and opportunities.

This is great news for Nacho, who only made two appearances for Real Madrid at the end of the season last season.

Morata and Jese were simply slipped into the first team by Mourinho to experience the training atmosphere.

These two boys are not old enough, and there are enough forwards in Real Madrid's first team now, so they can rotate enough.

Unless Ronaldo, Benzema and Higuain are injured at the same time.

Otherwise, it is unlikely that Morata and Jese will have the chance to represent Real Madrid's first team this season.

On October 12, Real Madrid first-team players who participated in the national team competitions went to the training base to report for physical examinations.

And Morata and Jesus returned to Castilla as Leon had expected.

Nacho really stayed.

"Sergio is going to play as a central defender. Now I mainly rely on Arbeloa on the right side. You will have a lot of playing time, so seize the opportunity."

After the day's training, Li Ang directly revealed a key piece of information to Nacho.

As Ramos and Pepe get better and better on the central defender line, their cooperation becomes more and more tacit.

Mourinho has fixed Ramos in the central defender position earlier than Li Ang expected.

Carvalho and the young Varane complement each other very well, forming a very good rotation combination.

So now Real Madrid doesn't have enough defensive personnel on the right.

Arbeloa, who was on the bench at the beginning of this season, immediately became the main force at right back.

Currently unable to recruit players, Real Madrid's coaching staff can only tap the potential internally and prepare a substitute for him.

Compared to Carvajal, who is currently performing well in Castilla.

Nacho, who is older, stronger in confrontation, and has the attributes of a versatile player in the backcourt, has obviously gained more favor from Uncle Psy.

Li Ang didn't ask Mourinho to say anything more in this matter.

After all, although Nacho is his best friend, the two of them also have a good relationship with Carvajal.

This group of outstanding youth players who quickly emerged in La Fabrica have known each other since they were young.

Li Ang and Carvajal were teammates in Team C, and Carvajal and Nacho were also teammates in Castilla.

So with this relationship, it's really hard for Li Ang to say who to recommend in Mourinho's selection.

This result is the best now. Li Ang can be happy for Nacho without any psychological burden, and the same is true for Nacho.

After the training, Li Ang did not train any more, but drove back to Fort Henares near Madrid with Nacho.

That is the city where Nacho and his family currently live.

Nacho's parents, who learned the good news in advance that Nacho had successfully stayed in the first team, prepared dinner early and waited at home.

Li Ang's visit to Nacho's house was no different from returning to his own home. After enthusiastically hugging Nacho's parents, Li Ang watched with a smile as Nacho received encouragement and comfort from the whole family in his excitement.

Li Ang was in a good mood that night and had a great appetite.

He was eating well and sleeping very soundly.

The next morning, while saying goodbye to Nacho's parents, Li Ang set off with Nacho to the training base again.

Similar scenes have happened many times over the past seven years.

However, Li Ang, who was staying at Nacho's house for the night, sat in the back row with Nacho the next day.

Nacho's father would drive them to La Fabrica early in the morning.

At this moment, looking at the familiar street scene retreating outside the window, Li Ang instantly recalled all the hardships and interesting things in the youth training camp.

Until Nacho's cry brought him back to reality.

"Don't be in a daze, little lion. Help me think about how to perform today so that Mr. Mourinho can have a better impression of me."

Li Ang turned his head and looked at Nacho, who was still a little nervous in his excitement. He suddenly grinned and lay comfortably on the passenger seat with his hands behind his head.

"Just show your normal performance. Do you think they haven't seen your games and training videos in Castilla? Besides, you already had a record of appearances in the first team last season, so you don't have to do this. Are you worried?"

"God! You have already established yourself in the first team. Last season I was just playing for fun. Of course you can say that, you bastard, stop being a Riddler and give me some advice!"

"Really, relax a little. Don't be too rigid with the boss. Just be natural. Besides, why are you nervous? Maybe you will win more Champions Leagues than the boss in the future."

"Ah? Are you in a dream? The boss now has two Champions Leagues in his hands, two! In reality, I have only seen what the Champions League looks like in the club's honor room."

"Really, you won at least five Champions Leagues! Do you believe it?"

"Huh? Okay, I'll win five Champions Leagues. Okay, you really dare to think about it. How many will you win?"

"Of course I want more than you, just one more. I can win six Champions Leagues~"

"No, are you serious? My mind is going dizzy, please stop teasing me."

"Hahaha"

The two chatted happily all the way to the training base.

Li Ang soon took Nacho, who was still a little reserved, to say hello to the star players of the first team one after another.

Because Nacho also appeared in the first team last season, the introduction ceremony was dispensed with. Mourinho also routinely encouraged Nacho before the start of the morning training session.

During the heavy training in the morning, Nacho finally gradually lost his nervousness and anxiety.

Well, if Li Ang could stop winking at him and stealing his ball in training sessions, Nacho would feel even better!

After several days of training, Nacho's integration is progressing well, and Real Madrid also ushered in a new round of La Liga after the international break.

In terms of physical recovery, the timing of this league round is very unfriendly to players who have just finished playing for the national team.

And starting from October 15th, when this round of league starts, to October 22nd, Real Madrid will conduct two rounds of La Liga and one round of the Champions League group stage in eight days.

Rui Faria and Pintus immediately became busy.

They have to observe the physical condition of each Real Madrid player as specifically and as accurately as possible, and finally provide Mourinho with a suitable rotation plan based on the suggestions given by the team doctor.

Three games in eight days, including one Champions League game.

If there is no rotation, then when this intensive schedule is over, at least one-third of the players in Real Madrid's first team will be at serious risk of injury.

Fortunately, Psy is not the type of coach who sticks to one lineup.

In the game against Real Betis on the afternoon of October 15th, he directly arranged a 442 starting lineup with a lot of rotation.

Of course Li Ang, the iron man, is still in the starting lineup, but his partners today are not Alonso and Di Maria.

Las Diarra and Granero became his starting partner in midfield today.

Kaká only played one round of the World Cup preliminaries this time back in Brazil, and did not play on the bench in the second round. Therefore, his physical condition is not bad, so he will continue to start.

The two forwards in the frontcourt became Cristiano Ronaldo and Callejon.

Benzema and Higuain both sat on the bench.

In the defense, Varane and Pepe started together, Ramos came on the bench, and Coentrao and Arbeloa continued to serve as the starting full-backs.

The goalkeeper is still Casillas.

When La Liga commentators from various countries saw Real Madrid's starting players today, they all said that Mourinho was preparing for the next third round of the Champions League group stage.

However, against Real Betis, even if Real Madrid uses a rotation lineup, it can be regarded as a "killer".

This round of the league is still not challenging for Real Madrid.

And Li Ang was not weak when facing his old teammates.

They just exchanged greetings and hugs before the game, but he immediately hit hard during the game!

After teaming up with Las Diarra to block Real Betis's counterattack from the center, Liang also continued to deliver the ball to Kaká behind him.

He didn't play much today, but with the strong support from his side, Kaká performed very well offensively without any defensive concerns.

Before the first half was over, Kaká directly sent out two assists to help Real Madrid take a 2-0 lead.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Callejon also scored a goal each, and the opportunities they got were extremely even.

In the 56th minute of the second half, Mourinho saw that the game did not have many twists and turns, so he happily replaced Arbeloa with Nacho.

At this moment, there was also warm applause at the Bernabeu.

Castillari's defensive twin stars reunited at the Bernabeu at this moment.

Many Real Madrid fans have watched the games between the two in various echelons of the youth training.

From La Fabrica to Real Madrid C team, and then to Castilla behind.

One is the best defensive defender in the youth training camp, and the other is the best defensive midfielder in the youth training camp.

After growing up together for almost six years, the two have a tacit understanding of cooperation, and their defensive effectiveness is unquestionable.

Li Ang looked at Nacho who was running onto the field, and Nacho also looked at him at this moment. The two of them smiled at each other, and reached out their palms to slap each other in a tacit understanding at the moment they passed each other.

The story belonging to Castilla’s defensive twin stars also officially began in La Liga.

Oh my god, it feels like it’s more difficult to break down the article than to write it.

Let’s update three chapters today. Three chapters with 4,000 words, totaling 12,000 words.

There will be another chapter at 6pm and 9pm respectively.