Chapter 14 Two stories waiting to intersect
"... Chu's performance is really top-notch! Who can believe that he is thirty-four years old? I think now, the person who is happiest to see Chu perform now is probably Wimbledon Athletics head coach Alai Russell?"
Alai Russell sat in front of the TV and watched the live broadcast of the game between Real Madrid and Sevilla, and naturally he heard the commentator.
He is really happy that Chu Zhongtian's performance shows that he is in good condition. After such a state comes to Wimbledon, how much help will it bring to the team!
As long as the team does not relegate this season, Russell is fully confident that he will lead the team back to the Premier League next season!
It’s because of Chu Zhongtian!
It seems that Chu Zhongtian has found his position in Real Madrid, so he has to work hard. He must not let Chu Zhongtian come to Wimbledon Athletics and find that he still has to play in the English League One... Because Chu Zhongtian is destined to be the team's player next season, Russell has been following Chu Zhongtian's performance from now on. Wimbledon Athletics is not a big team, and he will not have many scouts. He can be sent to Spain to track and observe Chu Zhongtian. The club does not have so much money and can't afford to toss.
The easiest and most cost-effective way is to watch live TV. Unfortunately, a month ago, Chu Zhongtian sat in the audience, and watching live TV could only see him in the camera for VIP rooms. This was meaningless to Russell.
Russell did not give up. Regardless of whether Chu Zhongtian appeared or not, he would watch every game. Even if he couldn't watch the live broadcast, he would find a way to watch the game's recording.
Now he finally waited for the opportunity.
Seeing that Chu Zhongtian assisted a goal just after he came on the court, Russell knew that he really got a strong support this time!
※※※ Chu Zhongtian's wonderful performance made the media praise him again, and criticized Ozil.
Some people even say that Ozil wants to be the core and wait for Chu Zhongtian to leave. Fortunately, Chu Zhongtian has less than half a season and is about to leave Real Madrid.
But no matter what, Hiddink recognized Ozil and still allowed Ozil to start in the next game. The change in Chu Zhongtian's assist to his fate is that he can often enter the roster and have the opportunity to come on as a substitute.
On the other hand, Wimbledon Athletics is also working hard to make their relegation successful.
This January, Russell bought several players he had long liked. Among these players are powerful players who often play in the English Championship, and there are also new stars who can't make it in the Premier League, and there are even those who can't make it in the Premier League and can only come to the Championship to retire when they are old. If it were before, these players might not come, but Chu Zhongtian is an excellent promotional material. Russell told these people, you can play football with Chu when you come. Would you like to come?
Who doesn't want to play football with such a brilliant player?
Besides, the contracts offered by Wimbledon Athletics are pretty good, so they all came.
The two stories develop on their own different trajectories, extending forward, looking forward to the day when they meet.
The two are also working hard for their respective goals... "Kevin Clark!! Beautiful goal! Assisted by Jupiter! Wimbledon Athletics leads Crystal Palace 1:0 away!"
"Chu... Chu! Chu - gooooooooooooooooool! His seventh goal this season! It is also his first goal since he returned from injury! Seeing his long shot is still powerful and full of explosive power! Can you believe that he is already thirty-four years old? Wimbledon Athletics' unknown team has seen a big advantage!"
"Wimbledon won this game! Their league rankings have risen by one, with three points left to leave the relegation zone, and there are seventeen rounds left in the league. Judging from the current momentum of Wimbledon, these three points are not a problem at all!"
"Chu comes on the bench again! He has to help Ozil solve the problems that Ozil cannot solve... This has become Hiddink's fixed adjustment strategy - once Ozil cannot solve the problem, let Chu play and use his experience and passes to change the situation..."
"Oh!! Beautiful! This is Chu's eighth goal this season! So far, he has eight goals and twelve assists in the league! Can you imagine this is the data of a 34-year-old veteran? Now I fully understand why Chu insisted that Real Madrid gave him a two-year contract instead of accepting a one-year contract. Because his condition is indeed worthy of this contract, and signing one-year is simply an insult to him!"
"Chu and every player in Real Madrid cooperated very well. I wonder if Florentino regrets letting Chu go? At least many media have begun to regret it - when Chu decided not to renew his contract with Real Madrid, these media thought it was no big deal. But now, look at his performance! What a great person you let go!"
"Wimbledon Athletics suffered their first defeat in the second half of the season - before that, the team was full of momentum and won consecutively. They had already left the relegation circle, but this failure was played back. But I am no longer worried about whether this team can stay in the Champions League next season, because the quality shown by this team has already made this issue lose its suspense - they will definitely continue to play in the Champions League next season!"
"I think it must be the news that Chu wants to join has inspired the whole team. When they think of the bright prospects of the team after Chu joins, they are full of fighting spirit. But we should not forget what an excellent young coach Russell is. He is only 35 years old, but he has already made this team into shape. Today, the popular young coaches in European football are now, including Mourinho, Deschamps, Blanco, and other coaches in their early forties, and then Boas and Russell who debuted at the age of 30... I think, maybe we will soon see the coaches who have made his name known to the whole of Europe in his twenties?"
"I must point out that the main reason why Real Madrid failed in the Champions League semi-finals this season is that Hiddink left too little time for Chu Zhongtian! Even if Chu Zhongtian is a god, you have to give him enough time to control the ball, right? I gave Chu Zhongtian thirteen minutes, what is enough? When Chu Zhongtian came on the court, Real Madrid was out of the blue. If Hiddink substitution ten minutes earlier, Real Madrid still has a glimmer of hope! But now..."
"Real Madrid's Champions League semi-final defeat should make Hiddink realize that in important games, his team still cannot live without Chu. But unfortunately, the team will lose Chu forever starting next season. I can even say that Chu's departure will mark the end of the Real Madrid dynasty, and a new era is coming. Barcelona must be the happiest. Real Madrid's decline is the best time for their rise!"
"I don't think Chu really has to feel frustrated and unwilling for the failure of this game. He has done his best, but the reason for losing is not him. I think now that if Florentino had affirmed Chu's absolute trust at the time, then Real Madrid might have won another European Champions League..."
"Wimbledon Athletics has opened a five-point gap with the relegation zone! Maintain this momentum and they will relegate smoothly!"
"Chu said in an interview that when he was eliminated from the Champions League, he must strive to keep the league championship. This is the final goal of the team. 'No matter what, Barcelona cannot be allowed to win the championship', which is his original words. But this is definitely not easy. Barcelona was stimulated by Real Madrid's elimination from the Champions League and Chu is about to leave the team. They performed very well and tightly grasped Real Madrid! Obviously, they want to take the day of changing dynasties a little earlier!"
...※※※ Originally, Florentino told Zidane that he would arrange a grand farewell ceremony for Chu Zhongtian in the last home game of the league to thank him for everything he dedicated to the team in eight seasons and helped the team win so many championship trophys.
But the team's road to winning the league is not smooth now. Barcelona is chasing it very tightly. If you don't pay attention, you may lose the league championship at the last moment.
So I can't even take care of any grand farewell ceremony.
"Ozil's physical fitness can no longer keep up..." At the routine coaching staff meeting on Monday, the physical fitness coach rewarded Hiddink for the entire team's physical fitness. "After playing so many games in a row, his physical fitness is consumed very quickly. For several weeks, we have been in the density of a week's double game."
"His physical fitness has always been his weakness..." The assistant coach was a little helpless. He felt that it was physical fitness that curbed Ozil's room for growth. Why was Chu Zhongtian able to become the world's top midfielder? When he was 34 years old, he could still score amazing data on eight goals and twelve assists. Without sufficient physical fitness, he would definitely not be able to do this.
"Shahin's injury will take three weeks to recover." The team leader reported to Hiddink about the injury situation of the team. Currently, the injured people in the team include Shahin, Neymar, Ramos and Gareth Bale. These people are the main players of the team. After seeing this list of injuries, it should be easy to understand how difficult the situation of Real Madrid in winning the championship is.
"Nemar will have to be at least one month, Ramos will recover faster, and he will be able to train with the team in another week. Bale is still in the postoperative recovery period, and we can't count on him this season."
Hiddink frowned and listened to his subordinates reporting on the team's situation. After listening, he felt that he was just a feeling - not optimistic.
"I've decided." After listening to everyone's report, he finally spoke out his opinion. "The next game, until the end of the season, will be Chu as the core of the team."
Everyone looked at each other and was a little surprised. They have always believed that Hiddink must have a grudge against Chu Zhongtian... His decision means that Real Madrid will restore the previous order. Chu Zhongtian is the team's commander and will lead the team to attack the last championship of this season.
The physical fitness coach laughed: "I support this decision because Chu has no physical fitness problems at all."
The team doctor team leader also nodded: "Although there are hidden dangers in his ankles and knees, they are hidden dangers after all. I think his body is not like the body that a 34-year-old player should have..."
The assistant coach frowned and was worried: "Ozil..."
"He himself would ask for a rest, he was too tired during this period," said Hiddink.
"Mr. Chairman..." the assistant coach asked again.
"I don't think he wants to see a championship this season, either?"
The assistant coach spread his hands: "Then I have no problem."
So, in Real Madrid's home match against Valencia, everyone saw Chu Zhongtian appear on the starting list!
"This is the first time Chu Zhongtian started since he was injured! What does this mean? What does this mean?!" He Ping shouted excitedly.
"Chu's starter! Let's hear the cheers of the Bernabeu!"
When Chu Zhongtian's name was reported on the live broadcast, tens of thousands of fans shouted in unison, and the momentum was not weaker than before.
Chu Zhongtian has won everyone's respect with his own performance. Even those fans who once thought that Chu Zhongtian should give way to Ozil because he was thirty-four years old have changed their minds.
C. Ronaldo, who was walking in front of Chu Zhongtian when he appeared, turned his head and squeezed his eyes at Chu Zhongtian: "Welcome to the starting lineup, Chu!"
※※※ "Chu, who started, completely dominated the game. Amid the cheers of the fans of the Bernabeu, Real Madrid launched wave after wave of offensives towards Valencia. Ronaldo also seemed very active. In the end, Real Madrid defeated Valencia 3-1 at his home court, which was not news."
"It seems that Chu did not have assists or goals in this game, but for me this is what I hope to see, because he used running and passing to control the rhythm and direction of the team's offensive rhythm and direction. Although he did not assist and score, he participated in each of the three goals of Real Madrid... I want to say that Chu in his last season in Real Madrid is almost no different from Chu when he first joined Real Madrid. What traces have left on him? Maybe it's just more champions..."
After the game, Chu Zhongtian was surrounded by reporters in the mixed area, and everyone asked him to talk about how he felt back to the starting lineup.
"It feels good, good. But there is nothing to be happy about. Compared to starting or not starting, I care more about our league championship. Whether it is to let me be the starting or substitute, as long as the team can win the final championship, it will be a victory for all of us!"
"Florentino once said that he would give you a grand farewell ceremony..."
"Thanks to the Chairman for his kindness, but it is actually not necessary. Being able to help the team win the league championship this season is my best farewell. I came to Real Madrid for my first season and won four championships for the team. I hope that I can still win the championship in my last season in Real Madrid. I use the championship to say goodbye to all those who support me, and thank them for their support and care in eight seasons..."
Florentino looked at Chu Zhongtian's words in the newspaper and said nothing for a long time. After a long time, he sighed softly and put the newspaper aside.
※※※ "I know this very well. When Chu was injured, I could have predicted this ending." Mourinho also supported Chu Zhongtian in an interview. "He is such a player. No matter what difficulties he encounters, he will never give up. He has a strong heart, which is why he can win so many championships. Hiddink is right to let him be the core, because only in this way can Real Madrid win. Unfortunately... If he did this earlier, Real Madrid still hopes to compete for the triple-champion this season..."
"He is definitely the most special of all the players I have ever brought. I told you that he once gave me tactical classes, right? Haha! No player has ever taught me tactical classes, and he did it. We are still in touch now, we are good friends. When I left Real Madrid, I planned to take him to Manchester United, but he liked Madrid more. This is my biggest regret. I believe this is also a regret for Manchester United, because Manchester United has been pursuing him for a long time..."
"He joins the Championship team next season? I don't think there is anything to make a fuss about this. Everyone has his choice. Chu is the most independent player I have ever met. Since he has decided, it must make sense. As for the reason, we should not guess here, just watch patiently."
※※※ "Real Madrid lost this game, which made Barcelona catch up... It was really surprising. No one expected that his opponent Villarreal would get such a critical penalty in the last moment... When both sides were tied, it really took courage to award this penalty..."
"What impact will this loss have on Real Madrid's championship situation? Let's see the exciting Real Madrid players after the game. They all know how big a setback it would be to lose to Villarreal away..."
"Chu can't turn the tide in this game, which means he is not an omnipotent god..."
"Chu once had the opportunity to end the game early, but his single shot hit the goal post... He missed this scoring opportunity, but it is likely that Real Madrid would be in a situation where he must fight Barcelona to the death..."
"The defeat in a game made the Spanish media start to criticize Chu Zhongtian. The fence-skinned style of these media was fully revealed! Spanish media criticized Chu Zhongtian for missing the single shot, but they all forgot that the striker who should score was not Chu Zhongtian!"
"Although Chu's performance was criticized by some media in the match against Villarreal, Hiddink still allowed him to continue to start in the next game. It seems that he is going to place all his hopes for the Real Madrid League championship on this 34-year-old veteran!"
If it is placed on another 34-year-old veteran, he will definitely be scolded for being broken.
But now, not many people have expressed opposition. Because everyone knows that for Chu Zhongtian, his career has always followed a law, that is, he never disappoints people.
Chapter completed!