As soon as the training ended, the sunset could not wait to go down the mountain.
The Naples players returned to the locker room, took a shower, and changed their clothes. Then a staff member from the analysis team walked in with a stack of reports, and all the players immediately gathered around them.
Everyone will get their own analysis report on today's two training sessions.
There will be a lot of analytical data in it, pointing out the players' mistakes and problems in training. At the same time, each player will have his own USB flash drive, which contains videos specially edited for them by the analysis team.
Thiago Motta was at the back of the pack, and when it was his turn, the analyst had a report in his hands.
"This is yours, Thiago, you performed well today, keep up the good work!"
After listening to the analyst's words and taking the report, Thiago Motta silently returned to his seat, opened the report, and read it carefully.
He made a few mistakes, but they were minor details, so the report was thin.
The final summary is that he was the best player in Naples training today.
"Wow! Star of the day!"
David Luiz suddenly appeared from the side, and his messy hair swept across Thiago Motta's face and almost rubbed his eyes, but the kid ignored it.
"Congratulations, Thiago Motta, you will be on the honor roll tomorrow!"
The Honor Roll is a list posted prominently on the wall at the entrance to the Naples locker room. There are several awards on it, including the players with the best performance in training every day.
This is a small game designed by Gao Shen in which some players compete with each other. He said that in China, schools often conduct such rankings to stimulate players to work harder and compete with each other.
At the same time, the coaching staff also gives out various rewards, which are all thoughtful prizes.
For example, today's star can make a request during tomorrow's training.
It's a small privilege that a lot of players enjoy because Napoli trains really hard every day.
It is also a rare enjoyment to ask to miss a particularly tough training event and then sit by and watch your teammates suffer.
"Why don't you seem particularly happy?" David Luiz felt strange.
Thiago Motta raised his head and looked at his friend who was staring at his afro. He envied David Luiz because he was always cheerful and smiling, as if nothing could ever make him unhappy.
Oh, no, he was also depressed for a while. During that time, he was worried, "The boss seems to be selling me out." Then, he worked very hard and focused. But after the storm passed, his optimistic nature came back.
Already.
Of course, his performance on the court has been getting better and better recently.
There was also Bonucci, which made Cannavaro, the captain on the field, unable to play the ball and became depressed.
"Tell me, if you have any unhappy things, tell me and listen." David Luiz sat down next to him.
Thiago Motta shook his head and looked at the report in front of him, "It feels like it is of no use."
"How could that be?" David Luiz asked.
"You know, after arriving in Naples, I have been doing some individual training with Lorenzo. He has formulated a lot of training plans specifically for my right knee. I feel that I have no problem, but..."
When Thiago Motta said this, he didn't know how to continue, but after seeing David Luiz's eyes and expression, he took a deep breath and continued: "But I think, I
It doesn’t seem to be important.”
"unimportant?"
"Yes, I have a lot of opportunities to play, but the boss has never made any special demands on me. He treats you, other people, and me differently. It feels like he doesn't care whether I perform well or not.
Don’t care too much.”
"Looking at the way the team is now, I think I can help, but I..."
"Then go talk to the boss and tell him that you think you can play a greater role." David Luiz did not let him continue, but interrupted him directly.
"Go and tell?"
"Yes, take this report in your hand and tell him, boss, you see, I am the best performer in the training of the whole team. I think my body is perfect and my condition is very good. I should play.
You can trust me," David Luiz advised matter-of-factly.
"That's it. It's very simple. If you say it, he will consider it."
"But, I'm afraid that if I really go on the field, I won't perform well. You know, I just don't know if I can do well. Anyway..." Thiago Motta hesitated and said intermittently.
few.
It feels like he himself is actually very conflicted.
He feels that he can help the team and play a greater role, but he is worried that if he does play, his performance will not be good, and it will even affect the team. This is not what he wants.
David Luiz's character makes it impossible for him to understand Thiago Motta's inner struggle.
The Brazilian central defender has always been a very direct and straightforward character.
After seeing Thiago Motta so entangled, he came up with an idea and directly pulled up the Brazilian midfielder and went straight to the door of Gao Shen's office, where he saw Carlo, Lucas, and Buenaventu.
Lapintus and others were all there, as if they were having a meeting.
Thiago Motta tried to break away from David Luiz's clutches, but the Brazilian center back didn't care and just stretched out his hand to hit the door.
"Boss, Thiago said, he took the Today's Star and has something to say to you!" David Luiz shouted.
…
Even after closing the door and sitting down, Thiago Motta still lowered his head.
This tall Brazilian midfielder looks very tough, but in fact he is quite fragile on the inside.
But after joining Naples, his situation has actually been improving.
At least, he wasn't injured again.
He has also appeared in many games. Although not many people noticed him in front of the media and fans, the coaching staff has actually been paying attention to his situation. His overall performance was quite satisfactory, and he was a bit reluctant.
But occasionally there are a few games that perform well.
Everyone knows that the deep-lying midfielder does not have a strong presence.
After sitting down, Thiago Motta still didn't know what to say. Gao Shen also patiently made tea and remained silent for two or three minutes, which made the Brazilian midfielder even more nervous.
This is a sign of lack of confidence.
All his confidence was wiped out at Barcelona.
Therefore, even in Naples, he still performed mediocrely and couldn't let go, for fear of making mistakes.
Blindly seeking stability is often a sign of lack of confidence.
Gao Shen was also very pressed for time. After staying up for a few minutes, he didn't want to continue. He stood up straight away and walked to his desk. He took out one of the thick documents from the pile, walked back and put it on Tiago's desk.
·In front of Mota.
"This is the report submitted by Lorenzo and Antonio during the past period. Your physical condition is indeed good, because you did not play much time in the first half of the season, but your knee injury has fully recovered. The crux of the problem lies with you.
psychology.”
For many glass people who are frequently injured, the problem is not physical, but psychological.
"Lorenzo and Antonio have also specially formulated a training plan for you in the next stage, especially training the muscles of your legs. They think this can help you avoid injuries, and I agree."
Thiago Motta keeps nodding.
"You should still remember that when I met you in Barcelona, I said that Naples needs you, always!" Gao Shen said solemnly.
When Thiago Motta heard this, he finally raised his head and looked directly at Gao Shen.
In the beginning, it was because of Gao Shen's words that he chose Naples.
"The game against Roma left a huge impression on me. Everyone's attention was attracted by David Luiz, but I and the coaching staff felt that you were the best performer in that game.
player of."
Thiago Motta was moved.
He discovered that the head coach had always seen his efforts.
"You know what? In that game against Roma, I seemed to see the Ti who was in La Liga and in Barcelona, facing stars such as Ronaldo and Zidane, who had no shyness and could bravely show his best side.
Yago Motta.”
"I've been waiting for you to come to me, not because I'm trying to show off, but because I'm waiting for you to take the initiative. I'm waiting for you to come to me and tell me in person what you want.
What do you think you can do?”
"I think that only in this way can you truly find yourself and your confidence!"
Thiago Motta's eyes were red.
Since joining Naples, he has not received special attention whether he has performed well or not, which makes him think that he is not taken seriously. After all, there are many head coaches who talk about you before you join, but then they find that you are not.
After using it, I discard you like worn out shoes.
But now, he understands.
Gao Shen not only wants to heal his injuries, but also heal his heart!
"Come on, be brave, today's star, tell me what you want?" Gao Shen encouraged with a smile.
Thiago Motta showed a very shallow and subtle smile, but this is already very rare.
"I want to play! I help the team get through the difficulties! I feel that I have recovered!" Thiago Motta gritted his teeth and said every word.
Gao Shen laughed, took the initiative to reach out his hand, and shook hands with Thiago Motta.
"I'm glad, Thiago, that you have the courage to say this."
But Gao Shen quickly changed the subject, "But I have to tell you that you are not in my mid-week plan."
Thiago Motta was stunned, a little panicked, and wanted to explain, but Gao Shen reached out to stop him.
"Listen to me, you are not in my mid-week plans, but I hope you can play a key role at the weekend, because we play two games in a row against Lazio, and we have to win both games.
.”
"If you want to win the championship, you can't let Inter Milan widen the points gap to double digits, so the weekend league is very important!"
One game determines the fate of the cup, and the other determines the future of the league.
There is no room for error in either game.
"I understand, I listen to you, boss!" Thiago Motta said solemnly.
