Chapter 2040 The heavy responsibility lies on our shoulders
Sitting on the plane flying back to Manchester from Madrid, Chen Xingyi turned his head and looked at the stars outside the window without saying a word.
It wasn't until he vaguely heard a sigh coming from the seat behind him that he turned around and asked, "What's the matter, Janus?"
Janus Edman sighed: "I thought again of the cheers and singing at the Crown Stadium at the end of the game..."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xingyi immediately thought of the situation at the end of the game.
As the referee blew three whistles, the King's anthem rang out for the first time at the Crown Arena.
The team song is played very loudly from speakers placed throughout the stadium.
But this time, just as soon as some signs emerged, they were drowned out by the even louder cheers from the scene.
Being in the stadium, you can't hear the singing from the speakers at all, only the "tsunami of cheers" created by the Kings fans at the scene.
The momentum and formation made people suddenly think that this was the last round of the two-round semi-finals. The Kings had eliminated Manchester United and advanced to the final...
At that time, the broadcast cameras were surrounding the players of both teams. The Madrid Kings players were cheering and celebrating, while the Manchester Athletic players were dejected. There was a sharp contrast between the two sides.
Edman's sigh dragged Chen Xingyi out of the scene:
"0:2..."
"What happened to 0:2?" Chen Xingyi had already found the "whip" and was speaking with great pride at this moment, "There is no precedent in the history of the Champions League where they lost two goals in the first round of the semi-finals and then came back in the second round.
……Well."
At the end of the sentence, he suddenly remembered that the person who had personally experienced that "precedent" was right in front of him...
Sure enough, he saw Edman stunned for a moment, and then his eyes gradually became fierce again.
Just when he started to think about how to round out what he just said and let Edman calm down... Edman suddenly nodded hard:
"Okay! That's it!"
"What should I do? What should I do?" Chen Xingyi was confused and felt like he was shaken by Edman.
"What a comeback!" Edman clenched his fists and spoke firmly, "Hu can do it, there's no reason why I can't do it!"
Chen Xingyi nodded along with him: "Yes, Janus, that's it!"
He was sincerely encouraging Janus Edman, and at the same time he was encouraging himself.
Edman, who was sitting behind him, stopped sighing. Chen Xingyi also retracted his gaze and continued to look out the window.
The starry sky is so bright and beautiful that people can't help but feel a sense of pride when they look at it, as if all the worries under the starry sky are insignificant.
Chen Xingyi's name contains "Xing". People who are familiar with him abroad often call him "Xing" directly instead of "Chen".
He felt that he should be like the stars in the sky, shining brightly in the next round and becoming the one who decides the outcome of the game!
Edelman said that if Hu Lai can do it, there is no reason why he can't.
Chen Xingyi also wanted to say this:
Do princes and generals like Xiang Ning have the guts?
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Because of the loss of the game, even though it was close to midnight when he returned to Manchester, Manchester Athletic head coach Jopp Munster still announced that he would come to the training base at normal times tomorrow morning for recovery training and did not give the team a half-day holiday.
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No players expressed dissent or dissatisfaction.
This is normal treatment after losing a game.
If they want to make a comeback, they must pay a sufficient price.
The next morning, all Manchester Athletic players gathered at the training base. Players who participated in yesterday's game conducted recovery training under the leadership of the physical coach, while players who did not participate in the game trained normally.
After the recovery training, Chen Xingyi was called aside alone by head coach Munster.
"Concerning the next round of the game, I have a very important task for you, Xing. After much thought, I still think that only you can complete this task."
Chen Xingyi saw Munster's serious expression, and his expression became serious: "Just tell me, boss, I promise I won't let you down!"
Hearing what Chen Xingyi said, Munster showed a smile on his face: "I knew you could trust me. We have worked together for so many years, and I know your abilities very well. So, in the next round of our game against the Kings of Madrid, I hope
You can... focus on defending Merry."
The expression on Chen Xingyi's face gradually changed. When he heard his boss asked him to defend Meili, his eyes widened and his mouth opened, his face full of disbelief.
Noticing Chen Xingyi's hesitant gaze, Munster nodded and gave him an affirmative answer: "Yes, Xing. You need to put more energy into defense."
Chen Xingyi didn't give any response, as if he hadn't come to his senses yet.
He really didn't react.
When Munster approached him, he knew that the head coach must arrange tasks for him for the next game, otherwise there was no need to talk to him alone.
But what he imagined in his mind at that time was different from the reality at the moment.
He thought that the head coach would let him take on more offensive tasks in the game, turning him into a sharp knife and cutting open the heart of the King of Madrid.
He and Merry also happened to be facing each other on the court, attacking each other, competing with Melli... Thinking about this scene made Chen Xingyi excited.
Participating in the Champions League, besides winning the championship, isn't this the most important thing?
Compete head-on with a strong enough opponent.
He didn't expect that the head coach actually asked him to compete head-on with Melli, but it wasn't to compare whose offensive ability was stronger, but to ask him to defend Melli.
Is this acknowledgment that he is not qualified to challenge Melli in the offense?
In front of Merry, he can only be a passive defender?
As he thought about it, a disappointed expression appeared on Chen Xingyi's face uncontrollably.
After Munster finished speaking, he kept staring at Chen Xingyi's expression, easily knowing what his disciple was thinking.
So he asked: "Are you disappointed, Xing?"
Chen Xingyi controlled his expression and shook his head: "No, boss. I will do anything for the team's victory."
Munster said: "Honestly, Star. I don't know if this arrangement will work. I just want to give it a try. Because there is really no other way. You saw it in yesterday's game. The main reason why we lost was
The reason is that you can't guard against Merry."
Chen Xingyi was silent in response, but he knew in his heart that the boss was right.
In yesterday's game, Melli performed very well throughout the game. He scored both goals. After the game, most media gave him a high score of more than nine points.
One media comment is very representative:
"...The strength gap between Atletico Manchester and Kings of Madrid is not as big as everyone thinks. We can even say that they are teams of the same level. The only factor that led to the final victory of Atletico Madrid 2:0 in this game was
It’s Meli Banega. The reason is very simple. King Madrid has Meli Banega, so they can win. But Manchester United does not have Meli Banega, so they lose...”
This sounds so fucked up, but it's true.
Mellie Banega's performance in yesterday's game was watched by the whole world.
Whether it was breaking through with the ball, passing the ball, or scoring the final goal...Melli did everything almost perfectly.
Because of this, the King of Madrid was able to completely suppress Atletico Manchester both on the field and in the score.
The reason why it was only a 2:0 victory, rather than a larger score, was entirely because the head coach of the Madrid Kings, Kili Borja, considered that the team was fighting on multiple fronts at the end of the league and needed more physical fitness while avoiding player injuries.
, so after taking a two-goal lead, many main players, including Melli, were replaced in advance.
This fully demonstrates the self-confidence of the Madrid King.
They believe that they do not need a bigger score advantage and can defeat Manchester United in the away game next round.
So there is no need to go all out in the first round of a two-round match.
Melly, who was replaced after only playing 70 minutes, was voted the best of the match after the game.
This is beyond dispute.
After experiencing this game, Chen Xingyi did not need to be reminded by the head coach. He knew that limiting Melli's performance was the basis for Manchester United to make a comeback at home.
Otherwise, everything will be fleeting and fleeting.
But who will guard against Merry?
Chen Xingyi never thought that this task would fall on him.
I'm just a left winger...
As if guessing Chen Xingyi's inner thoughts, Munster added: "Although in the club, your main task is to attack, in the national team, you are an all-round offensive and defensive player. Under Jorge, you are
You have to be a full-back in the game, so I think you can defend Melli."
Chen Xingyi has nothing to say. He does have to shoulder a lot of defensive tasks in the national team games.
Can……
That was a last resort.
If he had the choice, he would definitely not choose to be a full-back, as that would affect his performance in the offense.
However, Chen Xingyi has gradually adjusted his mentality. In any case, the task has been handed over to him, and he cannot refuse the head coach's arrangement.
After all, I have worked with my boss for many years...
So he nodded: "I will work hard to complete the task, boss."
Seeing that Chen Xingyi agreed, Yopp Munster stretched out his hands and squeezed his shoulders hard.
The squeeze was so hard that Chen Xingyi couldn't help but grin.
"We will accomplish the miracle, Star. I promise you!"
