There is a dream called football

In mid-May, until the last round of the Premier League, Li Qiao had not returned because the injury still exceeded his expectations.

It is not easy to recover from this kind of injury, but what is even more difficult is the competitive state. Because Li Qiao has not played a game for three months, his state is more worrying, and this is what the national team coach Lippi is worried about.

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In May, the Chinese team will arrange two warm-up matches, but Lippi did not call up Li Qiao in these two warm-up matches.

Lippi's tone gradually became less confident when talking to the media. Originally, he had always said that Li Qiao could 100% participate in the Asian Cup, but now it seems that this seems a bit difficult.

"I think everything must be based on the athlete's recovery from injury. If Li Qiao's injury has not recovered, then I will not rashly recall him to compete."

Li Qiao is also actively recovering and has been able to conduct individual shooting training. However, Arsenal's team doctor suggested that Li Qiao should give up the Asian Cup game.

"It has only been more than three months since your injury. The recovery time is too short. If it is the World Cup, then I support your participation, but the Asian Cup... I still hope you can consider your career."

In this regard, Li Qiao also hesitated. On the one hand, he was very eager to participate in the Asian Cup, but on the other hand, he knew that the team doctor might be right. If this kind of injury is not healed, it will be difficult to deal with it again.

For athletes, injuries are always the most difficult thing to deal with, so Li Qiao decided to work hard for one more week, and then the Chinese team and Arsenal team doctors will jointly evaluate him. If his physical condition is up to standard, then he will participate.

, if not, then it can only be a summer break.

This week, Li Qiao trained to the maximum extent possible under the supervision of the team doctor. A week later, the national football team doctor and Arsenal team doctor first conducted a physical examination on Li Qiao, then jogging on the training ground, and finally training with the ball.

, especially shooting drills, and then some accelerated switchback runs.

Looking at the whole process, the doctors of both teams believed that Li Qiao's body had fully recovered and there would be no problem participating in the game. However, the problem still lies in his competitive state, so Li Qiao returned to China with the national football team and prepared to participate in a warm-up match to test it.

The Chinese team's roster will also be announced after this game with Honduras.

Li Qiao is back, which attracts everyone's attention. It can be said that domestic sports reporters are all out.

But at the airport, Li Qiao just smiled at everyone, because there are still many things that can't be discussed, and he might lose the election, so the best way is not to say anything.

When he came to the national team, Li Qiao underwent another physical examination. This time the results were the same. There were no problems with his physical indicators.

Lippi was relieved and decided to arrange Li Qiao to start the game the day after tomorrow and use the game to test Li Qiao's competitive status.

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This game is arranged in the capital. Honduras is not a strong team, but it is also the kind of team that has the strength to enter the World Cup. Selecting such a team for training in the warm-up match is the best. Of course, many of Honduras’ main players did not come, so

The pressure faced by the Chinese team will be less.

CCTV will broadcast this game, and the news of Li Qiao starting made everyone overjoyed. If the Chinese team wants to successfully defend the Asian Cup, then Li Qiao is the most important part, just like Portugal cannot do without Ronaldo.

principle.

After the game started, the two sides were evenly matched, with Honduras still having a slight advantage. After all, they are an American team and their offensive style is relatively fast, especially with their quick feet.

Through quick passing, Honduras took the lead in creating several threatening shooting opportunities. This is a bit like the rhythm of the World Cup. It can also be said that the opponent Lippi chose is very good. It is very suitable to warm up the Chinese team before the Asian Cup.

But soon, the Chinese team's midfielders Zheng Zhi and Li Tie got the ball, especially Zheng Zhi, who is now the core of the Chinese team's midfield.

After controlling the rhythm of the game, the Chinese team began to master the offense. At the end of the first half, Gao Lin received a header from Li Qiao's cross from the wing and scored. The Chinese team led 1-0. Everything seemed to be going in their favor.

The direction of the Chinese team is moving forward.

But at the 20-minute mark of the second half, the situation suddenly changed and everyone's hearts were in suspense.

Li Qiao sat on the ground after a breakthrough on the wing. This scene was like a bolt from the blue. Lippi immediately sent the team doctor up. Because it was a warm-up match, the referee also stopped the game. In this kind of game, the player's body is the most important.

important.

After a simple diagnosis, Li Qiao was dismissed. Lippi immediately learned that Li Qiao felt discomfort in his calf muscles and had nothing to do with his injured knee. In this way, at least the biggest hidden danger was eliminated.

However, Li Qiao's dismissal had too great an impact on the court. It can be said that his teammates basically had no intention of playing. In the end, Honduras recovered a goal in the second half and the score remained at 1-1, making the two sides tied.

After the game, almost everyone didn't care about the result of the warm-up match, and all the focus was on Li Qiao's situation.

"Have you relapsed into an old injury?"

Lippi smiled and said: "Fortunately, this is not an old injury, but a calf muscle problem."

"Will that affect Li Qiao's participation in the Asian Cup?"

Lippi shook his head, "I think it was a protective substitution. Everyone knows that Li Qiao has not participated in the game for three months, so we should give him some time."

But surprisingly, Li Qiao was not on the roster the next day.

Li Qiao lost the election.

And soon, Lippi explained why Li Qiao was not selected.

"There is no doubt that Li Qiao is the most important player of the Chinese team and he is the best player in Asia. However, considering the injury and the protection of his career, I regretfully decided not to take Li Qiao to participate in this Asian Cup.

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This decision is certainly not easy, but it seems that everyone can understand it. It can be seen from the game against Honduras that Li Qiao has not recovered 100%. In the process of one-on-one confrontation, Li Qiao did not dare to exert his strength.

And that breakthrough was actually a bit strange. In normal times, Li Qiao would have passed by like a breeze.

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At the Capital Airport, Li Qiao was accompanied by staff as he prepared to leave and return to the UK to recuperate. Interviews with reporters were indispensable.

This time Li Qiao did not refuse because he also had a lot to say in his heart.

"It is a pity that we were not able to participate in the Asian Cup in the end. I would like to apologize to the fans and hope that the Chinese team can win the championship."

"When I recover, I will strive for more honors with the national football team. I hope we will see you in South Africa."