Hearing Li Ang's words, McGur Pihra's eyes widened and he looked at the new head coach of the first team in front of him with an incredible expression.
"Mr. Coach." McGur Pihra smiled bitterly and was a little angry at the same time, "Please stop joking."
He thought Li Ang was making fun of him, which made this simple veteran a little angry.
"Are you kidding? No, no, no." Li Ang was surprised. He glanced at McGuire and then at assistant coach Scott Rui. He understood a little. It was very likely that Scott Rui had misunderstood that his name was Mai.
Gul came and conveyed the meaning.
"I'm not joking." Li Ang said seriously, "McGuer, can I call you that?"
"Of course." McGur Pihra looked at Li Ang, who was still a little dizzy and couldn't figure out the situation.
"Very good, let's talk about this slowly." Li Ang said, "First of all, I came to you to ask, what do you think about playing in a different position?"
"Play in a different position?" McGuer Pihra asked in surprise. At the same time, he finally understood what the head coach meant. He was not terminating his contract, but asking himself to play in a different position?!
What do you mean? I have always played as an attacking midfielder. Change my position? Play as a defensive midfielder?
"Mr. Coach, some coaches have asked me to try out the defensive midfielder before, but -" McGur Pihra said honestly. He didn't intend to hide anything.
"Defensive midfielder? No, no, no." Li Ang patted McGur Pihra on the shoulder, "I mean, you no longer play midfielder, your position is forward, to be precise, you play center!
"
This is a very interesting scene. The 27-year-old Li Ang patted the 35-year-old Maguire Pihra on the shoulder and spoke with sincerity.
"Playing as a forward?" McGur Pihra was stunned. "Sir, I have also tried to play as a forward, but I am not good at my feet, nor can I dribble the ball, nor can I break through."
Hearing the other party's confession, Li Ang glanced at McGuire and said to himself, this is really an honest and simple player.
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"It's a center! Not a forward!" Li Ang said. In Spain, what many people call a forward refers to the type who can shoot suddenly. He has good foot skills and can also perform well in the penalty area.
"Playing like Vieri?" asked McGuer Pihra.
At this time, when Spanish fans mention center, the first name that comes to mind is Christian Vieri. When this Italian was at Atletico Madrid, he made people realize how terrifying a heavy tank can be in the penalty area.
"You can understand it this way." Li Ang said, "But, to be more precise, you are a player in the penalty area! All you have to do is pass the ball passed to you by your teammates in the penalty area and head it into the goal. Yes,
Use your head!"
Vieri is not only a threat in the penalty area, when he charges with the ball, he is like a tank in action, and no defender can stop him.
Therefore, Li Ang needs a special explanation. It is not like Vieri, but more special, just in the penalty area!
McGur Pihra now understood that the coach meant to keep him in the penalty area, and then his task was to use his header ability to head the ball.
This time, he was even more confused.
"Coach, my header is very average. I never knew I had an excellent header. No one has ever asked me to head the ball," said McGur Pihra.
Li Angxin said, that's because you haven't met me or someone who discovered your talent!
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"I think you have excellent ability to grab points, especially heading the ball!" Li Ang said, looking at McGur Pihra with a very serious expression, "If you are willing to follow my advice and change your position -"
"I do!" McGur Pihra replied before Li Ang could finish his words.
Li Ang thought he would have to spend a lot of time persuading him. McGure Pihra was not that kid from Carlos. Carlos was grateful to Li Ang, and it was easier to persuade the young man to switch positions. However, McGure Pihra was
Hera is different, he is already thirty-five years old, and people of this age are very independent.
Unexpectedly, Magur Pihra agreed so readily, which actually surprised Li Ang.
"Well, McGuire...you can think about it for a few minutes, and I can give you a few minutes to think about it!" Li Ang said.
McGur Pihra smiled happily, "No need to think about it, coach, I agree."
"Why? Do you believe what I say so much? I ask you to play a position you have never played before, and you are not worried at all?" Li Ang asked.
"For a person who may be terminated, these are not important. I am very satisfied if he can play football." McGur Pihra said.
Li Ang was silent. He had forgotten this. From the perspective of McGur Pihra, it was indeed the case. Seeing that he was about to be terminated by the team, his dream would be completely shattered. At this time, let alone letting him
If you want to play as a forward or as a defender, I guess McGuir Pihra will eventually agree.
Wearing the jersey of Sporting Gijon and playing at the El Molinon Stadium is a kind of belief for Meguir Pihra. For this belief, he is willing to make any efforts. Let alone just change positions.
Played football.
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McGur Pihra agreed to play center, which made Li Ang relieved, but he was a little worried.
"McGuer." Li Ang looked at the veteran, "I can understand your mood, but I want to say that I let you play center and let you stay on the team, absolutely not because I sympathize with you or pity you!"
Li Ang's tone was serious.
McGur Pihra looked at Li Ang, and he was surprised. He really thought that Li Ang was pitying him. Replacing him with playing center was just an excuse to give him a reason to stay in the team. Then, in a certain game,
Let him play and hang around in the penalty area for a few minutes during the garbage time of the game. This will neither affect the team's midfield operation nor cause trouble to one's own defense. This is the best way to deal with it.
To put it bluntly, I just pitied him, gave him the opportunity to represent the team, and tried to avoid posing a threat to my own goal.
"In my team, any player I choose to play is carefully selected by me. I think they can contribute to the team! Especially when the team faces the resolute task of avoiding relegation, on the court
Every minute of the game, I will seriously consider it, there is no waste time to replace players to perform on the show!" Li Ang said seriously.
"You are a useful player! I believe you can help the team!" Li Ang said, "I think you can contribute to the team's relegation! This is why I chose to keep you!"
"I asked you to play center because I think that position is suitable for you. You can contribute to the team in this position! You can score goals!"
'You are a useful player!'
'I think you can contribute to the team's avoidance of relegation!'
"Able to score goals!"
Magur Pihra's emotions changed as he listened to Li Ang's words. Every word Li Ang said was like a drum beating on his heart. He felt a surging emotion stirring in his chest. He suddenly raised his head and saw
With Li Ang.
"So, McGure, if I send you on the field, it means that the team needs you to attack the city!" Li Ang said, "So, I hope you can maintain a strong fighting spirit. I don't doubt that you are interested in this."
The love of the team, I hope that you can turn your love for the team for more than 20 years and the expectations of the team for more than 20 years into strength!!"
McGur Pihra remained silent, his fists clenched.
Li Ang patted McGur Pihra on the shoulder again, "I believe in my vision! You should have heard that I am very accurate in seeing people! I am very accurate in seeing Marcos and Carlos! I am also very accurate in seeing you.
!”
Finally, McGur Pihra, this simple thirty-five-year-old veteran, looked at Li Ang, his eyes were red, and he suppressed his emotions, "Sir, you are the first person to say that I am useful to the team.
!I'm very happy to hear that you said I could be useful to Sporting Gijon! I'm very happy, very happy, thank you, sir."
With that said, Magur Pihra bowed slightly to Li Ang.
"Sir, I don't know how you judged that I can play center, but I believe in you. I will work hard to play this position well!" McGur Pihra said.
Li Ang couldn't help but ask, "Do you really believe me?"
McGur Pihra nodded vigorously, "Sir, I am not young and have met many people. My eyes are sharp. I can see that you are sincere! I believe in you because you believe in me.
!”
The latter words are very difficult to pronounce, but they contain all the emotions. When McGur said this, Li Ang could understand the meaning: he was the first person to be so sincere and trustful to McGur Pihra, saying that he
Useful person for Sporting Gijon!
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"I will arrange for Mr. Scott Terry to provide you with a new contract." Li Ang said, "Your original contract expires at the end of the season. I hope to extend it for one year. Is there any problem?"
"No problem." McGurr Pihra said forcefully.
"Do you have any salary requirements?"
"Salary is not important, as long as I can play football..."
"Remember, McGuire, you are the player I value, and the players I value are all very good players. You have to realize your own value." Li Ang reprimanded, and then Li Ang glanced at the stunned player.
Assistant coach Scott Terry said, "Jesus, you should pay more attention to McGuire's contract."
The latter nodded hurriedly. At the same time, Scott Rui had a mind full of questions to ask Li Ang.
Then, Li Ang realized that he had just scolded McGur Pihra too harshly, and he smiled sheepishly, "Sorry, McGur, I just--"
"Sir, you are the coach and I am the player." McGur Pihra said.
Ha, Li Ang is happy. He just likes this kind of player. He is an absolute professional player. With this attitude, any head coach can like him. In fact, Li Ang is very satisfied with McGuer Pihra. He trains hard.
Perseverance, it can be said that there is no player in the Sporting Gijon team who is more tenacious than this person. Now his attitude is very correct. He does not think that the coach is young because of his age.
The more Li Ang looked at this veteran, the more he liked him.
In fact, there is also a problem with this. Li Ang is just out of habit. He knows McGurr's ability and appreciates him. However, McGurr doesn't know. For this veteran, Li Ang is tantamount to recreating his kindness.
As long as Li Ang lets him stay in the team, gives him a chance, and even renews his contract, with McGur Pihra's temper, he will definitely be loyal to Li Ang.
"By the way, don't call me sir, you can call me coach, or call me boss." When Li Ang said this, he was stunned. With McGuer Pihra's age, he asked him to call him boss.
…
"Yes, boss." McGur Pihra said without hesitation.
Li Ang was stunned for a moment, then smiled. Let's just call him boss. Although it feels a little strange for a veteran to call himself that, it does give him a sense of accomplishment.
"Magur Pihra!" Li Ang stretched out his right hand again, "Welcome back to the team!"
The thirty-five-year-old veteran shook hands with the head coach vigorously. When he heard these words, he almost burst into tears.
March 1, 2004, is a day that McGure Pihra will never forget.
