At 7:30 pm at the Etihad Stadium, the stands were covered with light blue. The opponent was Wigan Athletic, also from the Manchester area. It is a very inspiring opponent. It has been established for 80 years, and most of the time it has been spent in amateur football.
In the competition, it took 34 years to apply for entry into the league, and it took less than ten years to enter the Premier League.
During his time at Chelsea, Wang Ai met the opponent three times and scored 6 goals. Considering Wang Ai's scoring rate at that time, it was relatively high. This has something to do with the fact that his opponent has been hovering in the middle and lower reaches of the Premier League all year round.
After the game started at 7:45, Wang Ai sat quietly on the sidelines. Unlike the fans in the stands, the reporters on the sidelines, and the three women in the family area, Wang Ai was not in a hurry at all: he could go in if he could, but he couldn't watch.
It’s good to watch.
The owners, sponsors and head coaches should be anxious. Why should I be anxious? I can make money every minute I sit!
In last season's FA Cup final, Manchester City was forced to an incompetent rage, which directly led to Mancini's dismissal. This time Pellegrini arrived, the substitutions were like changing swords, and the offensive and defensive ends were very effective. First, Dzeko was in the first half.
He scored a volley from the field, and then substitute forward Jovetic added an additional goal in the first ten minutes of the second half. Wigan Athletic launched attacks against Manchester City many times, but to no avail.
Pellegrini's assistant came to Wang Ai and reminded him to warm up. Wang Ai just put down his arms, slowly took off his coat, and started warming up on the sidelines.
As he stood up, the entire Etihad Stadium was moved. The fans even stretched their necks and looked at Wang Ai's back affectionately: Is the super giant we bought for 60 million pounds finally going to play?
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Unfortunately, just before Pellegrini was about to issue the order, probably driven by a sense of urgency, Jovetic rushed too hard and was fouled and won a penalty. Wang Ai had to stand on the sidelines and wait. Yaya Toure
The free throw was made and the score became 3:0.
Jovetic, who was replaced in the scheduled matchup, scored a goal and created a few points. Pellegrini, who was standing on the sidelines to explain to Wang Ai, very smoothly explained the role of the winger in his tactical system to Wang Ai, but the ball ended up dead.
Before it came, winger Milner kicked a beautiful cross.
Pellegrini, who was giving final instructions, stopped breathing, and then started talking about forward again as if nothing had happened. Then the figures in front of the opponent's goal dispersed, and Jovetic cheered and ran to the sidelines...
Pellegrini and Wang Ai called the attacking midfielders, and the kickoff started again. Substitute forward Negredo made a pass, and attacking midfielder Navas followed up with a shot, 5:0.
Pellegrini was a little embarrassed. He originally thought that the game would be over at 2:0, and then left half an hour for Super Giants. As a result, the players kicked in one after another, trying to replace someone and score. Seeing that there were less than ten minutes left in the game.
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Let Wang Ai come on. The four players in the frontcourt are in hot form and they jointly scored two goals in three minutes. Substitution at this time is unjustifiable. Don't let Wang Ai come on. Wang Ai has been warming up for 20 minutes and has been standing on the sidelines for 10 minutes.
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A big victory is a good time for new players to warm up. Fans, clubs, owners, and sponsors are all eagerly looking forward to Wang Ai playing as soon as possible. Holding back for half a month without moving is already the limit. Pellegrini has to let Wang Ai do whatever he says.
Ai went up to show off today.
In desperation, Pellegrini instructed his assistant to tell the fourth official: Replace Yaya Toure!
Yaya Toure ran to the sidelines with a smile and high-fived Wang Ai. Wang Ai turned back and glanced at the coach. The coach kept his grace and smile. Wang Ai understood. This means you can fight wherever you like. It’s only five minutes anyway.
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The fans in the stands didn't know this. Just seeing Chaoju carrying the No. 20 jersey, another Chinese star after many years, and a more powerful Chinese star took the field, cheers immediately started.
Then they saw the super striker who had won seven consecutive European Golden Boots silently move into the defensive midfielder position.
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Feeling the incredulous looks from thousands of people, Pellegrini coughed: There's nothing I can do!
The stadium commentator was embarrassed for a moment and leaned forward: Wang had played as a defensive midfielder in the Chinese national team. It was he who played as a defensive midfielder in the World Cup final three years ago and locked up the powerful Xavi...
Wang Ai's thinking was actually very simple. He originally planned to use this game as a final test against Manchester City. Since the frontcourt was crowded and the state was hot, Wang Ai didn't want to join in the fun. Getting in was the icing on the cake, but not being in would be easy.
I was blamed for dragging down everyone's good condition. Since Yaya Toure was replaced, I will "obey the coach".
The position of the midfielder has a wide field of vision, allowing you to observe the movement of your teammates more clearly.
In five minutes, Wang Ai touched the ball several times, but he did not provide an assist, but acted as a defensive midfielder honestly. Wigan Athletic's players, even the offensive players, seemed to be very afraid of him and did not dare to play.
He was playing tricks in front of him but often walked around him. The few times he touched the ball, Wang Ai either passed it crosswise to his teammates or passed it diagonally forward. He didn't create any opportunities, and the game was over.
The final whistle blew, and the audience burst into cheers. Wang Ai walked to the sideline with a smile. Even though he only had five minutes to play, the appearance bonus was the same, so he earned it!
While watching the press conference on a small TV in the locker room, a reporter maliciously asked coach Chao Ju if there was something wrong with him and why he asked Chao Ju to play as a defensive midfielder. Pellegrini's face did not change color and his heart stopped beating.
: "Wang is a very comprehensive player. Everyone has overlooked his defensive ability. I hope to tap him more and let him help the team more."
Not only the reporters, but also the teammates in the locker room were confused by what the Chilean said. What hatred is there?
After the press conference, the coach came back and announced a day off. He immediately received a call from his boss. The Chilean repeatedly assured on the phone that this was not the case!
"I still have more to say!" Leonie stretched her waist and leaned on the chair as Iveco got on board: "It's only been 5 minutes..."
Under Huang Xin's hostility, Leonie's words became so loud that only Wang Ai could hear: "You leaked before the climax came, and you're still behind."
"It's so far apart." Xu Qinglian on the other side of Wang Ai made a stab, and then high-fived Leonie.
Huang Xin had no choice but to talk seriously to Wang Ai: "How do you feel? How was the test?"
"It's okay." Wang Ai pointed to his chest with a smile: "I feel like it's beating."
After arriving home, the women worked out and watched TV series. Wang Ai re-watched the game on his laptop in the second study room on the third floor to correct his previous feelings about the game.
While she was concentrating, Xu Qinglian opened the door and came in: "Look at this domestic news!"
Wang Ai groaned and turned around, only to see a Weibo article with the title "What happened to Wang Ai? 120 days of league goal drought!"
This chapter has been completed!