The relationship between the coach and the players is very delicate. In name, they are superiors and subordinates, but the players may "rebel" at any time. In order to maintain authority and impartiality, the coach will try to avoid getting too close to a player to avoid arousing the jealousy of other players.
It may also become a hidden trigger when problems arise.
For example, Aldridge and Ronaldinho were once regarded as brothers by the outside world, but now they maintain a clear distance in private. This is also because Ronaldinho has his own life. Apart from occasional exchanges, they are not in the same social circle.
Naturally, they became "alienated".
But the coach has his own scale in his mind. People are always far away from each other. Apart from Ronaldinho, which player Aldridge has the best personal relationship with, maybe De Rossi is the first one, like Southgate.
Especially, Nedvěd and his players respect each other and have a good relationship with each other, but they rarely get together to chat.
After dinner at Aldrich's house, Aldrich placed tea in the backyard, but De Rossi took a call and called for about five minutes before coming over.
"Sorry, Pant and Messi are going to play video games and invited me to go with them. Oh, shit, why am I telling you this! Boss, just pretend you haven't heard of it."
De Rossi put away the phone and sat down.
Aldrich laughed, poured him a cup of tea, and said, "You still have such a good relationship with them?"
"Well, I can't help it. Everyone I used to play with is gone. After a few years, there aren't many faces left."
De Rossi, who was only 18 years old, let out a sigh.
Aldrich understood it after thinking about it.
Whether it's the youth team or the reserve team, it's cool to leave. You don't have to look at how cruel the first team in football is. The elimination rate of the lower echelons and the personnel renewal, that's the real cruelty.
"They feel like they have the same figure. They really haven't grown up. How can I still go to the movies and play games with them at my age?"
De Rossi chuckled.
Aldrich asked: "What do you do in your spare time?"
"Of course I'm looking for a girl to go watch movies, play games and go shopping together."
De Rossi looked at Aldrich with a slightly contemptuous look, as if he thought the other person was asking nonsense.
Aldrich raised his eyebrows. If he was despised, he would be despised.
The two chatted casually. Basically, they talked about life topics. De Rossi has lived in the UK for several years and is quite familiar with it. For example, he went to broaden his horizons and saw the players of the team or other football players in a certain pub in the city.
Star players on the team would tell Aldrich as anecdotes when they witnessed conflicts or the like.
On the contrary, Aldrich seemed like a boy who had never seen the world. He listened very carefully and asked questions when he had any questions.
To be honest, Aldrich has never been to some of the more famous pubs in the city among young people. He comforted himself: The places I go for leisure and entertainment are all high-end.
After chatting for a while, De Rossi suddenly said: "Boss, you actually want to comfort me, right?"
"Huh? What can I comfort you with?"
"Because you made that boy Ronaldo the captain."
"Do you need my comfort?"
"That's not necessary. Especially after seeing Lucas's reaction, I figured it out. Cristiano Ronaldo is not qualified to be the captain at all. With his qualifications, ability, and contribution, who would be convinced if he becomes the captain? But why is no one opposed?
Because everyone knows that we are tolerating him and it is the boss who is cultivating him. You give him the captain's armband, not to let him
Come to lead us, we work together to promote his growth and let him mature as soon as possible. In terms of talent, to be honest, he is indeed outstanding. The boss has good intentions, but I don’t know if he can understand it. What if he really thinks he has it?
How capable you are, if you put on the captain's armband and act arrogantly, hey, the boss's hard work is just a waste of time."
When De Rossi said this, Aldrich curled his lips and nodded at the same time.
Hit the nail on the head.
Aldrich said softly: "I want to talk to you about your situation in the past few years and your future development."
"My father would often call me and say that the Roma team wanted to introduce me and hoped that I would take the initiative to go back. Every time I talk to him about this, I feel very strange."
Aldridge showed a puzzled look. The old De Rossi is now the manager of the Roma team, a member of the management. He is not a high-ranking person, but he has a certain status. After all, he is the old Red Wolf.
Is it strange that a father persuades his son to return to Rome?
"Why?"
De Rossi took a sip of tea. He probably didn't like this kind of black tea very much. He only took a small sip and put the tea cup back. He said in a helpless tone: "Because I feel that he and I lack a common understanding of communication and the basis for our conversation."
Different. Yes, I was born in Rome, and my father once played for Roma Club. However, I did not receive a minute of guidance and training from Roma Club.
Daniele De Rossi's name has never appeared in the lower echelons. However, my father spoke as if I was born to be a Roma player. I think this is unreasonable. Boss, you will think that you
Are our sons destined to be from Millwall? If they play football, they must play for Millwall. If they work in the football industry, should they be tied to Millwall?"
Aldridge was stunned, shook his head subconsciously, and then said: "I would hope that if my son is engaged in the football industry, it is best to be in Millwall, but I will not interfere and decide for them.
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De Rossi snapped his fingers and said, "Yes, now, my father is forcing me to make decisions for me."
"What's the result?"
"The result? If I ask him a question, there will be no result."
"What?"
"I asked him: Why didn't Roma invite me five years ago, four years ago, three years ago? Why did Roma become interested in me when I became famous at Millwall?"
Aldrich fell silent.
De Rossi's question was too cruel.
It's simple and expresses the reality of football.
This is a stage for the strong, not an emotional theater.
De Rossi has no strength, and in the name of his father, he cannot be favored by the first-team team. De Rossi has strength. The world is so big. He still can’t find a place to stay?
"Hmph. In fact, how sincere Roma is towards me. I can see it myself. How much would the Serie A champion last season value me as an 18-year-old player? It's just my father's wishful thinking that he wants me to wear Roma clothes.
It’s just a jersey.”
"Don't you want to go back to Rome?"
"The day the Wild Lions don't want me, don't value me, and I have no future here, I will go back to Italy, or go to Spain. Damn, the weather in London is disgusting. If you tell me that Makelele went to Real Madrid just because of Spain.
I believe in the weather."
"Hahaha, maybe."
Aldridge smiled heartily, and De Rossi turned around and asked: "Boss, will I have a future in Millwall?"
Aldrich rolled his eyes and asked, "What do you think?"
"Oh, it's hard to say, to be honest. That madman Gattuso is too strong. I really can't compare to him for the time being."
When it comes to reality, De Rossi is still clear-headed.
Gattuso has a bad temper, and De Rossi will call him crazy. He makes jokes about Gattuso with Pirlo and can easily light an explosive barrel.
"Makelele, Gattuso, the standards for seniors in my position are too high. In the first team, Alonso seems to be pretty good as well. I'm still confused whether that artistic young man will play as a defensive midfielder or an organizing midfielder in the future.
Yes, boss, what do you think?"
De Rossi asked sincerely.
Alonso likes to read books after training. He is polite and polite. His teammates all think that the Spaniard has a very artistic temperament.
Aldridge chuckled and said: "I have said many times that every player is unique. You cannot become the next Makelele or Gattuso, and Alonso will not become that kind of player. He is more
It's impossible to be Pirlo. Don't just focus on your teammates, but have a higher vision. In a team, players' abilities are based on complementarity. If you play with Alonso, you will have to play with Pedre.
Is it the same if we play football together?"
De Rossi shook his head and said: "It's different. Playing with Pedretti, I can increase my offensive participation. Playing with Alonso, I will be more defensive."
"Look, this is the difference. The ball is not played by you alone, but by a team."
"Then you still haven't answered my question, do I have a future at Millwall? That lunatic is only 23 years old..."
Although De Rossi is only 18 years old, Gattuso is also only 23 years old. If Gattuso stays forever, De Rossi will probably be buried in the same period, unless he changes to other positions.
Aldridge raised his head and said after a moment of silence: "Don't spread rumors. It is estimated that we will lose Gattuso, Pirlo, Materazzi and Gianluca Zambrotta this summer."
"Eh? Are the rumors outside true?"
De Rossi looked surprised.
"Haha, rumors? It was rumored five years ago that Pirlo would leave. They really want to go back to Italy for the next step of development. For them, the pursuit of honor here has reached a very weak level. Now they are considering
More, I'm afraid, it's a better life. Going back to my motherland, speaking Italian casually, being supported by Italian fans, being with more friends and family, there are many things that you can't get in England."
Aldrich said slightly melancholy.
De Rossi was silent for a moment and then said: "Then I have many opportunities?"
"Daniele, the next two years will be very critical for you. Once you have established yourself in the first team and performed outstandingly, you will be an indispensable player for Millwall in the next big cycle of club development. But if you yourself
You slacked off and failed to take another step forward during this most critical period. Maybe, you really didn’t have the ability in Crazy Lion.
You have a bright future, because when an opportunity arises, if you don’t seize it, someone else will surely seize it. The opportunity will not always be waiting for you. For professional players, talent and hard work are just the foundation. At the critical moment, it is that step that others will take.
The step ahead of you, maybe the step behind you, will become a huge gap in the future."
De Rossi looked solemn and nodded sternly.
Aldrich will not say this to the players casually, because it may cause the players to misunderstand what kind of promises the coach has made. If the players themselves fail in the future, they will blame the coach.
De Rossi knew Aldrich's expectations for him in his heart, and he could reveal the news in advance that Gattuso might leave in the summer at this time. Even if it was uncertain, it was definitely not unreasonable. This was a signal and a kind of mental stimulation!
It is to keep him energetic at the age of 18, a critical fork in the road for young people, whether to squander or cherish, struggle or waste.
Opportunities will appear soon, but whether you can grasp it or not, no one can help you, you can only rely on yourself!
It was getting late, so De Rossi got up to say goodbye. As he left, he was driving his Prince motorcycle with his thoughts racing.
His mood at this time was roughly the same as when Pirlo packed his luggage and flew to London with Aldridge.
You need to stand out here and truly carve out your own space.
Different from the small achievements that Pirlo thought at that time, De Rossi's belief is even stronger, because the crazy lions now are not the small temples they used to be.
Establishing a foothold here and making a name for himself is enough for him to directly step into the ranks of first-class players. If he is better, he will be a world-class player who is at the top of the football world! (To be continued...)
