i want to be king

Chapter 103 Su Dong and his followers
"I have a question, Monsieur Boloni!"

When Su Dong's voice sounded in the meeting room, other people who had already got up to leave all turned their heads to look.

Everyone's eyes were focused on Su Dong, some were surprised, some were pleasantly surprised, some were expecting...

Ronnie was faintly excited, because he knew that Su Dong had finally taken that step.

Boloni belonged to the category of surprise, because in his impression, Su Dong had always been an image of an honest boy, and such a sudden move like today was indeed beyond his expectation.

At the same time, he suddenly realized that at some point, Su Dong called him "Mr. Boloni" instead of "Boss" during the training camp last season and this season.

The former is reverent, while the latter is decidedly very distant.

But at this moment, Boloni didn't think too much about addressing him. He coughed twice, nodded and said, "You ask."

Everyone else sat back to their seats one after another, wondering in their hearts, what exactly did Su Dong want to ask?
Su Dong stood up and looked directly at Boloni.

"The question I want to ask is, will I play tomorrow night against Santa Clara?"

As soon as the words fell, there was an uproar in the conference room.

Obviously, everyone was very surprised by Su Dong's sharp question. Is this like Su Dong's character?
But soon, everyone realized that Su Dong couldn't take it anymore.

Not everyone can willingly sit on the bench and wait for the opportunity to come.

Boloni's face became very ugly, because he knew that this had long been discussed among Alcocheti's players.

"Su, you have to trust me. I will consider whether to arrange you to play based on the situation on the field. You have to be a little patient." Boloni tried his best to calm down his tone, and at the same time wanted to protect his authority.

"I've heard that phrase a few times, but so far this season, I've played zero minutes."

When Su Dong said this, he smiled at the head coach, "My idea is that I'm still young, and if the first team doesn't need me, then I'll just go to the second team to play games and maintain my state."

There was another uproar in the conference room.

The world only heard that someone tried every means to get into the first team, but I haven't heard of anyone who took the initiative to transfer to the second team. Su Dong should be the only one, but after careful consideration, it is indeed the case.

The first team does not get any game time, and what is the use of substituting every game?

Su Dong is advancing by retreating.

In any case, his performance at the end of last season is there, and the club management, media and fans have all seen it. If he is sent back to the second team at this time without any problems, wouldn't it further confirm the fact that Boloni employs nepotism?

More importantly, Su Dong's contract has a playing time limit, and he is delegated to the second team. How will Boloni explain to the management?

In fact, during this time, technical director Aurelio Pereira was already concerned about this issue.

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"I think what Su said makes sense. He hasn't played for a long time. He should go to the second team to find his status. Anyway, the first team has no shortage of strikers." Ronnie booed with an attitude of fearing that the world would not be chaotic.

After finishing speaking, the Madeira boy raised his eyebrows at Su Dong, as if he was asking, buddy, how is my assist?

"I actually think that Su should not go to the second team. The playing time of first-team players should be adjusted. Other capable players, especially young players like Su, should be given more playing time." Andre Cruz, a veteran of the team, also stood up to express his opinion.

Captain Barbosa also stood up, "Whether it's the pre-season training camp or the team's daily training, Su's performance is obvious to all. I think that in some games, he should indeed be given more opportunities and trust. Since some players are not in good condition, let him rest, adjust his condition, and then go on!"

Barbosa's remarks vaguely pointed the finger at Boloni's favorite general, Nikulei.

Boloni's statement to the outside world is very simple. He knows that Nikule is not in good condition, but he doesn't think that other players will have a better effect than Nikule, so he would rather let Nikule slowly adjust his state during the game.

But what Barbosa said is that if he is not in good shape, he should be replaced and let someone in good shape come on.

Where there is competition, there is progress!
To put it bluntly, no one is willing to publicly expose the fact that Boloni employs nepotism.

Once this fig leaf is uncovered, even the head coach will be removed.

Of course, in the current situation, even the captain has come forward to speak out, the situation is already a bit like a forced palace.

"Sometimes, a proper change of thinking is not necessarily a bad thing." Albertini also spoke, "I think young and energetic players like Su, Ronnie and Quaresma are exactly what we are currently lacking."

Even Quaresma, who usually looks like a gourd, stood up, "I personally think that I can cooperate better with Su Dong."

He still remembers the pass that Su Dong sent to him in the Portuguese Cup final.

Nikule has never given him a similar pass, or even intent, so far this season.

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There was a lot of discussion among the people, and the scene was a bit noisy.

Su Dong was very surprised. He originally wanted to force Boloni, but unexpectedly he "forced" so many voices.

It can be seen that everyone has endured for a long time, and it is very unbearable.

Is that what Robson meant?
Boloni was also very surprised on the top, but also a little panicked.

The power of the head coach is of course superior, but this superiority is based on the support of the players.

If the players have begun to question his coach, will they be willing to execute tactics on the court?
More importantly, Boloni felt that his authority was being challenged and had even been severely weakened.

If it is said that during the double crown period, his prestige in the dressing room reached its peak, then now he has plummeted.

Where did it go?
Boloni didn't know what to do, so he panicked.

According to his original personality, Boloni must have made an example first, and suppressed Su Dong who was making trouble first, but now, he was subconsciously telling himself not to do this.

Since you can't kill one to warn others, you can only be gentle.

After all, Boloni has been coaching for many years. With a decision in his heart, he immediately squeezed out a smile that was not a smile.

"I have heard everyone's voices, and the suggestions are also very good. I think I can give it a try, starting from this game."

When everyone heard this, their attention shifted to Boloni again.

"Su, I can promise you that this game will give you at least 10 minutes to play. You should prepare well and hope to see your outstanding performance."

After finishing speaking, Boloni smiled at everyone present, then turned and left.

Everyone saw off the head coach, but instead of becoming happy because of it, they turned to look at Su Dong.

Now, all the pressure is on Su Dong.

In this way, I gained playing time, but at the same time, I also put myself under heavy pressure.

If the performance of the game is not good, then Boloni can reduce Sudong's playing time more openly, because Sudong's performance is not much better than Nikulei, or even worse.

After that, as long as Boloni coaches Sporting Lisbon, Su Dong's situation will not improve.

Of course, if Su Dong behaved well, that would be another matter.

Su Dong felt the eyes of his surroundings, some were concerned, some were cold, some were even gloating, and at the same time fearful.

"Don't worry, I'm ready!" Su Dong said confidently.

"I will help you!" Ronnie came over and stood firmly beside Su Dong.

André Cruz and Albertini looked at each other, the former seeing a hint of appreciation in the latter's eyes.

He saw courage and determination from Su Dong.

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"You saw it too, Marius."

As soon as Boloni finished the meeting, he turned around and called Nikule to his office.

"Su Dong couldn't bear it anymore, and everyone else spoke up for him. If you don't show a good performance and state, I can't control the situation."

Boloni was also a little dissatisfied with his compatriot, because Nikulei did really badly.

Not to mention anything else, it has been so long, and he doesn't even master Portuguese, which is unreasonable.

Do as the Romans do, come to Sporting Lisbon, but can't integrate into it, how can you play football?

On the contrary, Su Dong did a good job anyway.

As soon as he spoke today, so many people supported him. If he performs well in the future, Boloni will be even more unstoppable.

"Don't worry, in this weekend's battle, I will definitely show my best form and score goals!" Nikulei gritted his teeth.

He also clearly realized that his good days were over.

A Jardel left, but a Su Dong appeared, and he was also very worried about his position in the team.

"Don't worry, I will definitely support you." Boloni promised.

Coming to Portugal to coach is more like an unexpected encounter for Boloni.

His basic base has always been in Romania and France, where he is most familiar with and has the best contacts.

Therefore, at any time, he must support Nikulei, because this is a compatriot he personally introduced.

What would happen to his reputation in Romania if he did not support Nikulei with all his might?
He can not coach Sporting Lisbon, but he cannot not return to Romania.

It is precisely because he understands this that Boloni chooses Nikulei and Jader time and time again.

Now, he knew better how to choose between Nikolai and Su Dong.

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There is a saying that is very good, the ideal is full, but the reality is very skinny.

Just making up your mind to do it doesn't mean you will be able to do it.

Against Santa Clara, Nikulei started again.

This time he really tried very hard to express himself. He ran with all his strength, but he never got a chance.

On the contrary, Santa Clara took the lead [-]-[-] with striker Joao Pedro's goal two minutes into the second half.

Everyone seemed to have seen another defeat of the defending champion.

(End of this chapter)