Chapter 11 You Should Be the Main Force
After the training, I don’t know if it’s because of Chen Xiaoliang’s defense, Tottenham’s offense in the new season still revolves around Kane, and the focus of the wing continues to fall on Son Heung-min, and Bale has nothing to do.
After everyone left, Chen Xiaoliang continued to practice for more than three hours. The physical strength recovery card he just used must not be wasted. He wanted to squeeze out the last drop of this hard-earned card and practiced until the restaurant was about to close.
This made João, who was observing the outside through the window in the office, feel even more incredible.
Back in the dormitory, Chen Xiaoliang, who was too tired to move, lay on the bed and called out the panel impatiently.
Among the technical attributes, except for the arrows for marking and passing, the increases in other aspects are very small.
That's right, the whole day's training was just aerobic endurance, intercepting the ball and defending, and I never practiced shooting or crossing.
However, the training values behind each numerical value in the physical attributes have increased significantly, and yellow plus signs have appeared directly behind balance, jumping and physique!
Chen Xiaoliang clicked the plus sign without hesitation, a golden light flashed, and the attributes increased.
Balance 5→6, Strength 5→6, Constitution 8→9
A huge sense of satisfaction filled his body, and Chen Xiaoliang couldn't wait to rush to the training ground and work all night!
But he didn't want to experience the feeling of dying from exhaustion.
Training continued as usual over the next two days. The first team even played a friendly match with Charlton Athletic in London. However, this time the coaching staff did not let Chen Xiaoliang play, but instead had him do special training on the side.
Even Mourinho rarely appeared on the training ground these two days.
It was not until the morning of the third day that he called Chen Xiaoliang and Joao to his office.
In the office, Chen Xiaoliang sat on the sofa with his upper body straight and respectful.
He looked at Mourinho and then at Joao, and seeing that neither of them spoke, he felt too embarrassed to ask any questions.
The atmosphere was not right, as if something big was about to be announced.
It seems that this matter... is a little difficult to talk about?
Ten thousand possibilities flashed through Chen Xiaoliang's mind, and nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine of them were that he would be laid off by the club or demoted to the youth training team in various ways.
After all, his basic ability is too weak and the gap between him and the existing players is too big. Even he himself finds it difficult to stay in the first team.
"Chen, the new season is about to start."
Mourinho finally spoke, and Chen Xiaoliang nodded, his heart pounding.
"This year, the goal set by Chairman Levy for the team is to win the championship in various competitions and to ensure we get a place in the Champions League next season.
You know, this is not an easy task.”
Chen Xiaoliang heard that Mourinho was laying the groundwork.
"For those of us in this industry, whether we are coaches or players, there are too many unknowns. Once the situation gets out of control, no one knows whether they can still keep their jobs when they wake up tomorrow, so the most important thing is to seize the present."
"Coach, just say it. I can...accept it." Chen Xiaoliang said this, but his face could not hide the sadness.
"Oh no, no, no, it seems you misunderstood." Mourinho and Joao couldn't help laughing.
"Although there are many comments about me, I always believe that I will not make mistakes."
Mourinho stood up and sat next to Chen Xiaoliang, and asked Joao to hand a stack of information to Chen Xiaoliang.
“People who don’t like you can always find excuses to criticize you, like they always say I was blind and didn’t see the talent and let them go.
But those people never thought about this: if I had forced the two of them, who were still very young at the time, to stay in the team but didn’t give them the opportunity to play, would they still be able to realize their talents and become who they are today after one or two years?
But I understand that in the football world, only the results matter, and only the winners deserve to talk about the process.”
"So coach...you want me to send it to this club?" Chen Xiaoliang asked, pointing at the materials in his hand.
"That's right, but it's on loan! I talked with the other coach for two days, and I sent him your video and materials. Because you are a young player, the club doesn't need to expect any rental fees from you. This deal can be completed easily."
Joao added: "Jose and I evaluated it and we think you have the hope of playing there, and the opponent does need a defensive midfielder who can be a substitute or a starter. In short, they need such a person."
Mourinho shook his finger at Joao, and because the two were very familiar with each other, such a move would not make people feel rash:
"Chen, be more confident. No coach will reject a player like you. It's just that you are too young now. You need to continue to play and train to improve your overall ability.
Here, I can't give you a stable chance to play. The chairman's request is like a sword of Damocles hanging over my head. I can't take too much risk. "
After talking for a long time, Chen Xiaoliang finally understood.
In the upcoming 20-21 season, he will be loaned out by Tottenham, and Mourinho has already reached an agreement with the other club, and now he is here to inform him.
Although his dream of playing in the Premier League would be interrupted, when he looked at Mourinho's excited and straightforward expression and words, he believed that this was the best growth path tailored for him by the experienced championship coach.
"Coach, I will obey the team's arrangements and will do my best to improve myself. But... I really don't know much about the city and club I'm going to..."
Mourinho waved his hand and smiled confidently, telling Chen Xiaoliang with his expression that these were insignificant things and there was no need to worry about them at all.
"Joao has sorted out all the information. It contains a detailed introduction. You can check it out in detail when you have time. But time is urgent. Someone will take you to the airport this afternoon because they are going to participate in the Europa League qualifiers and need to register the players in advance. So if you want to catch up with the official game, you have to report today."
"So urgent?!" Chen Xiaoliang asked in surprise.
He now understood why Mourinho did not show up at the training ground the past two days.
This is even more anxious than the auntie at the blind date corner in Donghai City People's Square who is worried that her daughter can't find a partner.
“Go ahead, I will pay attention to your regular training reports and every game video.
Chen, don’t let me down! ”
After Mourinho finished speaking, he stood up and opened his arms.
Chen Xiaoliang also stood up and said goodbye to the head coach, with whom he had only been together for two days.
He was alone in a foreign land like a wanderer, especially during the two months of U18 trials, he was ridiculed by others. Now this sudden concern and expectation made him feel a little sad when he was leaving.
He also opened his arms and hugged Mourinho tightly.
"Let's go, Chen. I believe you will fall in love with that city. It is no worse than London, which is full of traffic jams, crowds, noise and hypocritical politicians."
"Thank you, coach. I will try my best."
Chen Xiaoliang walked to the door and heard Mourinho shout again.
"I believe that when you come back, you will be a special one!"
Chen Xiaoliang didn't look back, but straightened his chest and followed João out.
Two hours later, he was on a plane on the take-off runway at Stansted Airport, ready to head to the next stop in his playing career.
The flight would take an hour, and he planned to use this time to carefully study the information prepared by João.
He opened the first page. Even though he had glanced at it several times before, the bold letters on the title still made him feel a sense of glory that could not be underestimated.
"Glasgow Rangers"
