Chapter two hundred and seventy-ninth national team training list
Zhou Shenghai glanced at the advertisement that was playing on the TV, then looked back towards his son's bedroom. Then he got up, walked over and knocked on the open door: "You didn't watch the press conference on the training list?"
"What's there to see? I'm not here..." Zhou Zijing, who was lying on the bed and playing with his mobile phone, said without looking back.
“During the first two rounds, didn’t Shi Wuyuan come to watch you compete with Lan Yue’s Mountain Derby?”
“Perhaps Director Shi is here to inspect the players from our team, Brother Sun and Lan Yue?”
“Sun Rong is the substitute goalkeeper of the national team. What is there to investigate? Besides, you didn’t play very well in the Mariners this season. How could they be without you?”
Hearing what his father said, Zhou Zijing finally put down his cell phone, turned over and sat up and looked at him: "Dad, this is the World Cup training list. Do you know how many people have broken their heads for a spot in this list? Yes, I am in the Chinese Super League this season.
He scored three goals and had three assists, the data looks okay...but so what?"
He spread his hands.
"Jiang, our team member, is an old national player. In order to be able to participate in the World Cup, he has been asking for connections everywhere, just to be able to return to the national team... Dad, do you know how many people are eyeing this World Cup quota? Where is the turn?
me……"
Zhou Zijing sighed, turned over and lay down again, and continued to pick up his mobile phone to play games.
Looking at his appearance, Zhou Shenghai shook his head, stopped persuading, turned around and sat back on the sofa in the living room, and continued to watch the release ceremony of the Chinese national team's World Cup training roster on TV.
The commercial has ended and the screen has switched back to the press conference.
The host and the famous CCTV football commentator He Feng said excitedly: "Viewers, welcome to the press conference of the Chinese national team's World Cup training roster! Today, we will announce the World Cup training roster of 30 people in the capital...
Through the training camp, the final 23 players will be born from these 30 people to represent China! Participate in the 23rd World Cup to be held in the United States and Canada..."
Zhou Zijing, who was lying on his side on the bed playing games in the bedroom, turned the volume of his mobile phone to silent, then remained motionless and secretly pricked up his ears.
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"...The training list of the national team has attracted much attention from all walks of life. This also fully illustrates the status of football in the hearts of the people... Therefore, the coaching staff of the Chinese national team has formulated the training list in a professional and responsible manner.
This training list..."
On the TV, He Feng was still introducing the relevant information about the training list to the audience.
But Xia Xiaoyu’s mother was restless in front of the TV: “Oh, there’s so much nonsense? Announce the list quickly!”
The husband next to me didn’t say anything, but his expression was also very impatient.
In fact, they don't know whether their son Xia Xiaoyu will be selected for the training list. These days, everything is said on the Internet. Some people swear that Xia Xiaoyu will definitely be included in the training list. He has played well in the Flash Stars in the past two and a half seasons and his performance is stable.
I'm making rapid progress, why can't I join the World Cup training team?
Some people also say that there are so many big players in Chinese football who are older than him and more famous than him. They are fighting for the first place to play in the World Cup. How can it be possible for the young Xia Xiaoyu to have a turn? To put it bluntly, Xia Xiaoyu even does this.
If you don’t make it this time, there will be opportunities in the future. But what about those veterans? I’m afraid this is the only chance in this life...
As parents, of course they hope that their children can go to the World Cup, so they stay in front of the TV to watch the training roster release ceremony.
“It’s better to just publish a news release and give a list of names... What kind of release ceremony is there? It’s so fancy! It’s probably because the Football Association is trying every means to earn advertising fees!”
Xia Xiaoyu’s mother muttered. As soon as He Feng’s introduction was finished, the live TV cut to an advertisement.
“Look, look!” She was so anxious... her hand trembling as she pointed at the TV screen.
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“Xiaoyu! Don’t you want to see the training list announcement!?” Wang Guangwei stood in the living room, holding the remote control of the projector and TV box in his hand, shouting upstairs at the top of his lungs.
Soon Xia Xiaoyu ran downstairs, but did not walk completely into the living room. He just stood at the corner of the stairs and explained to Wang Guangwei from a distance: "Don't watch, Brother Wang. Anyway, there is no me."
After saying that, he was about to turn around and go back, but Zhang Qinghuan, who came down from upstairs, hugged his neck: "It's just idle time anyway. Let's take a look. As a member of the Olympic team, I care about major events in Chinese football.
Your duty."
After saying that, he hugged Xia Xiaoyu and came down the stairs. At the same time, he said to Wang Guangwei: "Old Wang, turn on the TV."
Morikawa Junpei also came down and advised Xia Xiaoyu: "Xiaoyu, always have hope and believe that good things will always happen!"
Then he paused and added: "If unfortunately you are not selected, then use this setback as motivation to keep moving forward!"
Speaking, the four people had already sat down on the sofa in front of the projection.
The projection screen lights up, and the scene of the launch ceremony appears.
National team head coach Shi Wuyin walked onto the stage amidst the surging and exciting music, holding a piece of paper in his hand.
The television broadcast also quickly gave the white printing paper a close-up shot.
Everyone knows that this is the national team’s World Cup training roster that countless people are looking forward to.
Unfortunately, the list is folded, so I can’t see the names on it.
coming soon!
I don’t know how many people are in high spirits in front of the TV at this moment.
Even Xia Xiaoyu became nervous. Although unlike Zhou Zijing, he had said many times that he had no hope of participating in this World Cup. But who can refuse the temptation of the World Cup? Who can really be willing to participate in this World Cup?
Indifferent to the chance of World Cup?
When I say "I don't have one anyway", there is always a bit of fantasy and luck in my heart.
Perhaps?
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After taking the stage, Shi Wuyuan didn't say anything nonsense. He lowered his head and opened the list in his hand, then raised his head and glanced at the camera, then lowered his head again and read the names on the list one by one.
Every time he pronounces a name, the player's photo and name, position on the field, club and other information will appear on the large circular screen behind him.
“Goalkeeper Hao De. Sun Rong. Lin Zhiyuan. Chen Faren. Defender Yao Huasheng. Mao Junzheng. Wang Guangwei..."
When Wang Guangwei heard his name being read out, his expression did not waver at all. Zhang Qinghuan and the others did not cheer or congratulate him.
This is not an unexpected result after all.
Given Wang Guangwei’s current performance in the club and national team, it would be a surprise if he was not selected for the training list...
Not only Wang Guangwei, but also Zhang Qinghuan will not think that he will not be selected for the training list.
This is a training list of 30 people. The national team coaching staff selects 30 players who have performed well in the league to train together. Then they select 23 players who meet the team's tactical requirements, perform well, and are physically fit.
Healthy players form the final roster to participate in the World Cup.
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The list of goalkeepers and defenders has been read out, and Xia Xiaoyu’s parents are getting more and more nervous.
Because their son is not a defender or a goalkeeper, they didn't even pay attention to whose name they heard before, and were preoccupied with waiting for the midfielder list to be announced.
“Midfielder Zhang Qinghuan.”
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Looking at his photo on the screen, Zhang Qinghuan had no expression on his face, but he secretly glanced at Xia Xiaoyu and found that the boy was obviously nervous.
He thought for a while but still didn't speak. Making jokes at this time was obviously not a good choice.
Just wait, whether it’s congratulations or comfort, it only takes less than a minute to know the final result.
“…Lou Jiarong.Jiang Wanqing…”
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When Zhou Shenghai saw the name and photo of Jiang Wanqing, captain of the Shanhai Sea Sailors and waistcoat, appear on the screen, he couldn't help but quickly turned back and glanced in the direction of his son's bedroom.
My son really hit the mark... This veteran, who had missed the national team since Shi Wuyuan took office, was actually selected for the national team training list again.
Could it be that when Shi Wuyuan came to watch the battle, he actually came for Jiang Wanqing?
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…"Guo Junfu.Xia Xiaoyu."
"Eh?"
When Shi Wuyuan read out the name, Xia Xiaoyu's parents didn't even react until they saw a picture of their son appearing on the TV screen...
Then they looked at each other.
Then both of their eyes widened and they turned to look at the TV screen again.
That’s right!
It’s their son!
"great!!"
The couple hugged each other.
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“Ah!” Wang Guangwei exclaimed.
“Ha!” Zhang Qinghuan patted Xia Xiaoyu’s back hard.
“Yo Xi!” Morikawa Junpei was so happy that he even spoke his mother tongue.
Xia Xiaoyu stared at his photo on the projection screen in stunned silence.
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Zhou Zijing was still lying on his side in the same position as before, motionless and eavesdropping on the movements outside. He was afraid that the sound of turning over would cover up the sound from the TV outside. He was embarrassed to ask his father to turn up the volume louder, after all, he had just turned over.
It gave him a cool back view. If his father knew that he was eavesdropping, it would be a complete failure...
Then he heard the name of his Olympic teammate Xia Xiaoyu.
Xiaoyu was actually selected for the training list!
After the initial surprise, Zhou Zijing's mind couldn't help but be excited. Xiaoyu has been selected. Does that mean...
He heard the voice of guidance calling out names again from outside, and he couldn't help but hold his breath.
“Forward Hu Lai. Luo Kai. Chen Xingyi. Gao Chen…”
As the names he was familiar with were read out one after another, Zhou Zijing realized that he had forgotten to count and did not know how many of the total thirty places were left.
He was extremely worried that after reading this name, there would be no next name.
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Zhou Shenghai was sitting on the sofa with his hands clasped in front of his mouth, staring at the TV screen, and his body was shaking slightly, which was a sign of tight muscles.
Although he always hits his son and pours cold water on him when he gets carried away, he once told his son that it would not be a big deal whether he can go to the World Cup. He is still young and will have plenty of opportunities in the future.
But when this moment really comes, Zhou Shenghai can't help but worry about his son and worry about gains and losses.
Just when he couldn't help but think wildly, a familiar name rang in his ears.
“Zhou Zi Jing.”
His eyes quickly focused on the screen, and sure enough he saw a photo of his son!
Boom!
The sound of heavy objects falling to the ground came from the son's bedroom.
