Section 249: Samba and the Dragon (Prologue)

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 When Wang Ai stood up and limped to the locker room under the care of his teammates, countless people were disappointed. Before the start of the game, the Chinese live broadcast camera also noticed Wang Ai's injury, but the CCTV director temporarily cut it off

The close-up of the camera in front was cut to the live broadcast of the local Korean media, so fans across the country did not notice the special situation on the Chinese team's bench like fans in other countries. But this time, watching Wang Ai's injury

Nothing has changed. The CCTV director knows this and can no longer hide it.

Xu Genbao, who is far away in Shanghai, is lecturing to a group of young players in the conference room: "As you can see, it is impossible to have technology without hardness. I advised him not to be too obsessed with technology. Technology is good, but the prerequisite is

You must have the ability to use your skills. Domestically, we are not very confrontational, so you can be softer, but what about internationally? What about in major competitions? What about in life-and-death battles? No one will be polite to you!"

Gao Hongbo on the side said: "This is our first time in the World Cup. We haven't been here before, and we always felt that being strong is just that. This time our Chinese players have direct contact, and you can see it. In the last game against Costa Rica, we

The players frequently fall to the ground. Are they cheating for free kicks or self-protection? Absolutely not. But what about this game? You always hate me urging you to practice your body. You always think that strong players like Brazil are just technology. Technology, now

Did you see what our most skilled player looked like in the first half?"

Xu Genbao waved his arms sadly, but fortunately Cheng Wei quickly took away the teacup next to him. This was specially ordered by his junior brother from Jingdezhen for the old man. The last time he broke an old man, he felt distressed for several days.

"Does the Brazilian team only have skills? That's because their skills are so good. In fact, they not only have skills but also hardness. In the first half, our midfield and backfield were organized well, and they also created counterattack opportunities that looked very threatening.

But what happened in the end? So what if your skills are better than Ronaldo? You can’t hold the ball at all, so that’s no use!”

Xu Genbao, who couldn't find the teacup he threw, slapped the table angrily: "I don't object to you practicing your skills. My disciple is very skilled, but you just saw his good footwork in three free kicks? You know him?

How long do you train every day? Look at the muscle lines on his body, he is almost catching up with bodybuilders. Only in this way can you gain a foothold when you have the hardness. Only after you gain a foothold can you talk about your skills! I asked them to practice harder at the beginning.

My body doesn't listen to every good idea. What's the result now? There are so many opportunities and I can't seize any of them. I can't even get a decent shot. I have to rely on honest people like Ma Mingyu and Li Tie. Damn it.

At first..."

"Ah!" Cheng Wei, who was listening on the side, suddenly exclaimed and pointed at the TV: "Master, look at why my little junior brother is on crutches?"

Xu Genbao immediately put down his work as a "troll" and turned around to watch TV. He took out his glasses and put them on because he was afraid that he could not see clearly. When he got angry just now, he put them away for fear of throwing them out when he got excited. There are hundreds of natural crystal-ground lenses.

Where is the block?

"I haven't heard of it." Gao Hongbo looked at the TV in confusion: "Normally, there must be some news about such a serious injury. Master, the national team coaching staff won't hide it from us, right?"

Xu Genbao frowned, shook his head, and nodded with unclear meaning. When Wang Ai disappeared from the player tunnel, he didn't say anything.

Just listen to the analysis of the on-site commentators Liu Jianhong and Zhang Lu: "Director Zhang, judging from your experience, is there something wrong with Xiao Wang?"

"I think it is a muscle strain, and it is not serious." Zhang Lu analyzed with a frown: "If it is very serious, such as joint or ligament problems, then there is no need for him to come to the scene. From the moment he can be selected

Judging from the 18-man roster, he should be able to play due to his injury, although it may be difficult. Judging from the intensity of our training during the World Cup, he should not suffer any serious injuries, not to mention he is still so young."

"When you say that, I feel relieved. Fans across the country are waiting for him to bring us some surprises."

"I think it's better for all of us, hehe, to be more realistic. Don't say that Xiao Wang is injured, even if he is not injured, it is difficult to take advantage of Brazil. Jianhong doesn't know if you have noticed, the entire first half

, the Brazilian team did not give us a free kick opportunity. On the one hand, this shows that the opponent's playing style is relatively civilized, and of course they are very confident, unlike Costa Rica. On the other hand, it also shows that the opponent will definitely pay attention not to give Xiao Wang a chance to play. Therefore,

, we can just enjoy the game with peace of mind. Being able to have a chance at the World Cup for the Chinese team is a gain in itself, and being able to meet the strongest opponent in the world is even more of a gain. If we have too much hope, we will also be disappointed, so we

It is more realistic to focus on the next game against Turkey."

"Well, coach Zhang Luzhang cruelly reminded us that our opponent is the four-time champion Brazil team with two world footballers, but we still hope that the Chinese team can perform well in the second half, especially the small team.

king."

In the conference room on Chongming Island, Xu Genbao was sitting on a chair, frowning and thinking, as if something difficult to decide was bothering him.

"Ordinarily, based on my understanding of this kid, he shouldn't be so reckless... Hey, Xiao Gao, how did he resolve the matter? I heard that he took action that day? Was he injured that day?"

"Probably not." Gao Hongbo shook his head: "I asked him afterward, and he didn't say anything about the injury. If he was really injured, he shouldn't have hidden it from me. I heard that he was thinking about building a Beyond Sports Medical Center.

, while passing through Liaoning Football Association and China Medical University, and at the same time passing through Tübingen Youth and Tübingen University Medical University, the preliminary work is already being demonstrated. If he is really injured, he will definitely mobilize the sports of these two universities as soon as possible.

When medical experts go to South Korea, Manager Huang will definitely be alerted, and naturally, Master, you will also get the news."

The two chatted for a few minutes without getting to the point, and the intermission time passed.

The two sides returned to the field. During the halftime break, Scolari rotated the players. Ronaldinho came off and was replaced by dribbling master Denilson.

Then, less than two minutes into the game, the Chinese team asked for a substitution!

The one who was removed was No. 19 Qi Hong, who had high hopes but had done nothing, and was replaced with No. 13!

Amid the exclamations of countless fans at the scene and watching TV, and under Scolari's dull gaze, the talented boy of the Chinese team put down his crutches, threw off his coat, and bent down to untie the thick gauze.

Standing on the sidelines alive and kicking!


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