Heroes of the Restricted Zone

Chapter 376 Only Persevered for 23 Minutes
Napoli hosts Zenit St. Petersburg in a game that has attracted the attention of the Russian media.

Because this is a contest between two former Zenit St. Petersburg players and their old club.

Before the game, many Russian media rushed to Naples to bring back first-hand reports for Russian fans.For example, how are Chen Yingxiong and Arshavin doing...

In addition, in Russia, Zenit, which has not yet set off, has also received a lot of attention.

Interim head coach Davydov will always be asked questions related to Chen Yingxiong and Arshavin during interviews.

"So, I always feel that there are only heroes like Shava in Naples..." Davydov joked. "Napoli is not just the two of them. Naples is a very strong team and we are playing away. I think we will be very careful..."

Regarding Chen Yingxiong's question, Davydov is unwilling to talk more.

He's not stupid enough to tell the media everything.

Although he was very humble and low-key during the interview.But it does not mean that Davydov will admit defeat in advance.

Zenit's performance in the domestic league this season was terrible, but it didn't start when he took over the team. It was like this when Advocaat was still there.

Tymoshchuk's departure is nothing more than a sign of the team's poor performance.

The Russian league has reached the last third of the schedule. Zenit St. Petersburg's current league ranking is very difficult to participate in the UEFA Champions League next season, so Davydov's current goal is to ensure that the team can go further One point, at least you can qualify for the group stage, right?
After two rounds, the team had one draw and one loss, and only one point. The prospect is not optimistic.

Naples is listed as a team in the fourth tier entirely because they did not have any points in the European war before, but in fact, in terms of strength, they do not belong to the fourth tier at all.Before the group stage, everyone thought they were at least on the same level as Zenit, right?
Unexpectedly, after the start of the group stage, they realized that they had completely miscalculated!Naples is a team at the same level as Lyon and Liverpool!

Two group matches, one win and one tie, and they haven't lost yet. They currently have four points and rank first in the group!

It is very difficult for Zenit to beat this team away.

Davydov's idea is to hold a level away and then return home to try to win.As time passed, it had already entered the end of October, and the next time the two sides played against each other would be in November. At that time, it had already snowed in St. Petersburg and the temperature was very low.Their home court can rely on home court advantage to become the Devil's home court. A team like Naples located on the warm Mediterranean coast will certainly not be able to adapt to that climate. It is also possible for Zenit to win.

In addition, he knows Arshavin and Chen Yingxiong very well, and these may also be able to help the team, whether it is an away draw or a home win...

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The head coach Davydov had other ideas, and the Zenit players didn't think so much. They were full of expectations for this game, especially Anyukov and Denisov, the two former St. Petersburg players. Member of Nite Eat Drink Band.

"Let me tell you, hero! After we get there, no matter what the result of the game is, you have to treat yourself!" Denisov said in a phone call to Chen Yingxiong.

"I know, I know, Captain. Even if you don't tell me, I will invite you! And it just so happens, you know, we went to Liverpool to play some time ago, and then we got together with that kid Martin, so we got together with you this time." Once, I will introduce a few friends to let you get to know each other..."

"You got a skittles band in Naples?"

"Haha! Exactly!"

"That's good! You arrange, anyway, you treat!"

Competition is competition, friendship is friendship.Such things are normal.

The reporters obviously also know about the friendship between Denisov, Anyukov, Chen Yingxiong, and Arshavin. It was known to everyone in the Zenit St. Petersburg era.

So during the interview, they also mentioned the friendship between the four people.

"No, no, no, we won't show mercy just because they are our friends. I won't hesitate at all when it's time to step!" Anyukov shook his head when he was interviewed.

"Shoveling heroes? Your suggestion is very interesting, I will consider it. But I think if I go to shovel, maybe I will be injured in the end... Haha! Just kidding! But no matter how good our relationship is in private, It's just a game and we will do our best to achieve our goals, and I think Hero and Shawar definitely think the same way."

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On the day of the match, the San Paolo Stadium was packed again, and the Naples police mobilized a large number of police forces to maintain order.

Nowadays, every home match day of the Champions League is a festival for Naples fans, and a day of death for the Naples police...

But all are having fun.

In the player tunnel, the shouts and singing from the stands outside can be clearly heard.

The players of Naples stood in the tunnel, beside their opponent Zenit St. Petersburg.

Chen Yingxiong didn't stand honestly in the team. Taking advantage of the time before playing, he, Arshavin, were chatting with Anyukov, Denisov, and other Zenit players. A group of people used It was a pleasure to chat in Russian.

Say hello to each other, talk about family life, and exchange a few words.

Although this Zenit team left many people, there are still many people who are Chen Yingxiong and Arshavin are teammates.

Chen Yingxiong was joking with Denisov and Anyukov: "Let me tell you, St. Paul Stadium is the home of hell. The Lyon team that came here last time was scared out of shape! At that time, don't Weak legs."

Denisov dismissed it: "You think I'm scared?"

Chen Yingxiong didn't reply anymore, just smiled without saying a word.

The other Zenit players expressed their feelings about the current situation of Chen Yingxiong and Arshavin, and also talked about what other people are doing now.Krzakov left Zenit and went to Sevilla, but he couldn't find the rhythm at all in Spain and performed very badly. There is already news that he may be sold back to Russia by Sevilla, but Zenit didn't take it back, so he might go to... CSKA Moscow.

Hearing this, Chen Yingxiong felt a little emotional.He didn't like CSKA Moscow, but he didn't expect that one of his good friends would go to that team one day...

"It's good that I went to CSKA Moscow, at least they can participate in the Champions League next season...it's not like us." Anyukov pouted beside him.

Zenit St. Petersburg is not doing well recently, and Chen Yingxiong and the others all know this.The pillars of the team left one by one, even the head coach. The Russian team that galloped across Europe and won the king in England no longer exists.

Suddenly the scene became a little silent and awkward.

At this moment, the referee came up from behind holding the football, and everyone knew it was time to play.

So Chen Yingxiong and Arshavin bid farewell to their teammates in Zenit and returned to the Naples team.

"Okay, guys!" Captain Paulo Cannavaro said to his teammates behind him in Italian with a strong Napoli accent: "It's time for us to play!"

"Oh!" Chen Yingxiong shouted.

Although he feels sorry for Zenit's fate, he is indeed a Naples player now.

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Davydov, the head coach of Zenit St. Petersburg, seemed very low-key and very humble in any interviews before the game. He emphasized that he was only a temporary head coach. Even if the team finally advanced to the top [-], he might not be able to stay.He also had nothing but praise for Chen Yingxiong and Arshavin.

It looks like he is ready to lose away from home.

Actually...

Outsiders look like he came to lose away!

"Naples! Beautiful! They took the lead at home! 1:0! It was Hamsik who scored the goal!"

The Sao Paulo Stadium was like a tsunami, and the whole stadium seemed to be shaking.

The enthusiasm of the southerners seems to be forever squandered. I have seen it here in Lyon last time, and this time it is the turn of the Russians!

Hamsik, who scored the goal, clenched his fist and waved it to the stands. He was greeted by the enthusiastic shouts of the home fans.

"Only 23 minutes into the game and it's been a great start! Napoli are leading again! Last time they were leading at home and then won the game easily against Lyon who were stronger than Zenit. Looks like... today , not Zenit's lucky day!"

Chen Yingxiong and Arshavin went to celebrate the goal with their teammates, and the Zenit players looked a little frustrated.Being ahead of others is never a good thing.

Denisov raised his head and looked at the Naples fans who were constantly waving their arms in the stands. After Hamsik shot the football in with a long shot, the decibels of the scene suddenly rose to a peak. At that moment, his The heart really stopped for a second.

This is the home atmosphere in Naples. Getting up to experience it is completely different from listening to it in front of the TV... No wonder the hero would say don't be so scared.

Just kidding, I'm a professional player!

Denisov suddenly thought of another thing. Did the hero fight against those home fans for a whole season in such a fanatical home atmosphere?

This kid... is really amazing!

For some reason, although he knew very well that now was not the time to have such thoughts, Denisov was proud of his friend from the bottom of his heart.

"Napoli often have great energy at home. They are always in great shape when they play here. I think this may have something to do with their fanatical fans... Now they have taken the lead at home and are already on the winning side. On the way of the ball. Zenit St. Petersburg is in danger as a guest! Davydov was very low-key before the game. Now it seems that he is not trying to confuse his opponent, but really knows the difference between his team and Naples. That’s why they keep such a low profile—that’s right, it’s really hard to beat Naples in an away game. With the current state of Zenit St. Petersburg…I’m not optimistic about it anyway!”

When the commentator said this, he gave Zenit St. Petersburg head coach Davydov a close-up shot.

Davydov in the camera looked calm, as if he had expected such a scene a long time ago.

But actually...

His heart is bleeding!
23 minutes!
My careful arrangement lasted only 23 minutes!

(End of this chapter)