coach legend

Chapter 42 The Role of Veteran Players

"Frederick, how about we chat?" Looking at Ljungberg who finished training, Mitchell King greeted with a smile.

Ljungberg even underestimated Burnley's first team, let alone youth team players.Just after training, Ljungberg went straight to the locker room.It doesn't get along with that group of youth team players at all.It wasn't until Mitchell called himself that he stopped.

Ljungberg was born in Sweden, where the official language is Swedish.In Northern Europe, except for Finland, the languages ​​of several countries are very similar.But because English is spoken freely in Sweden, almost all Swedes can speak very fluent English.Therefore, when George bought Ljungberg, he did not consider the language issue at all.

Seeing Mitchell King, Ljungberg just nodded slightly and didn't express anything else.

Mitchell shook his head with a wry smile. "Frederick, go change your clothes first. Then let's find a place to chat." Mitchell already had a great understanding of Ljungberg's character, so he didn't blame Ljungberg for his attitude at all.

Ljungberg is also in a very depressed mood now.It has been nearly two months since George sent him to the youth team, but he still doesn't care about himself.

Ljungberg will also watch Burnley first-team games, and sometimes he is very anxious for the team.What should I do if I am here, but these can only be in Ljungberg's imagination.

"Come, have a drink." Mitchell looked at the arrogant Ljungberg, and suddenly felt that Ljungberg was very cute.

Unlike some others, Ljungberg almost puts on an expression on his face when he thinks about it.Although Ljungberg has a bad temper now, he is just a 19-year-old kid.

Ljungberg picked up the wine glass, just took a sip, and then put it down again.

"Frederick, do you have a dream?" Unlike Ljungberg, Mitchell drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.Then he wiped his mouth and asked with a smile.

"To play in the best club in Europe, you have to become a player like Nordahl." Ljungberg replied confidently.

Mitchell looked at this young man who was so conceited with a smile on his face.

"Hmph, you don't believe it." Looking at Mitchell's smile, Ljungberg felt that Mitchell was laughing at himself.This feeling made Ljungberg very uncomfortable.

"No, I believe you." Mitchell replied very positively.Mitchell's reaction stunned Ljungberg.

Ljungberg has always dreamed of becoming a player like Gunnar Nordahl since he was a child.Nordahl is one of the greatest players in Swedish history, maybe not one, but the greatest.Nordahl was the best striker in Europe in the 40s-50s.Several statistics can tell the problem, his goal rate in the Italian arena is the highest among players with more than 100 goals in the Italian arena, at 0.875.His record of scoring 257 goals in 225 Italian Serie A games made every latecomer sigh in admiration in this Italian football, which is known for its defense.

Ljungberg grew up listening to Nordahl's name since he was a child, although the two people have different positions.Nordahl is the greatest center forward in Milan history, while Ljungberg is a wide player.But Ljungberg has taken Nordahl as his goal since he was a child.

When I talked about this wish to my friends and coaches in Sweden, I always got ridiculed by them.But Ljungberg was not discouraged at all, and he didn't care about their ridicule at all.In Ljungberg's view, Mitchell would have the same reaction, but Mitchell said so firmly that he believed in himself.

"Frederick, I don't believe you. I believe in George's vision." Mitchell explained to Ljungberg with a smile. "Last summer, Burnley had just been relegated from the First Division, and people were distracted. George was only 27 years old at the time and took over as the head coach of the club. A large number of veterans were cleaned up, and eight players were bought in succession. Some even played amateurs. The league, Michael is."

After pouring himself another glass of wine, Mitchell began to tell Ljungberg the story of Burnley last season.Ljungberg has also heard most of the important things about Burnley last season.But this is the first time for such details.

"The last thing you know, the club's undisputed ascendance to the First Division. Darren Huckabee and Poborski both sold for ten times the price. When George bought Poborski The price was 40 pounds. At that time, many media joked that the Czech Republic also has football? But it turned out that George was right, and Poborski became the top scorer and the top assist list in the second division." One of Mitchell What he said made Ljungberg admire George's achievements last year.

"Do you know how high George expects of you? 80 pounds, this is the highest price in our Burnley history. And you are only a 19-year-old young player. If George is not sure, it is impossible to buy you of."

Ljungberg nodded, but quickly shook his head again.

"But he doesn't know how to use me. I will never apologize to him." Ljungberg drank the glass of wine in front of him as if to embolden himself.Then he muttered to himself. "Yes, I will never apologize. He won't use me."

Mitchell smiled and poured Ljungberg a glass of wine, thinking of George.Thinking of George and Ljungberg, it was like two children getting angry, so I couldn't help laughing.

"Frederick, do you know the result of your constant quarrel?" Here Mitchell suddenly spoke to Ljungberg very seriously, and he didn't call George's name, but shouted directly.

"How can it be?" Ljungberg said disdainfully.

"Your career will be completely ruined." The expression on Mitchell's face was very serious. "Tou is only 28 years old this year, and he is currently recognized as a talented coach in English football. You should have heard that Blackburn has invited him this summer. But it is also because he is too young, so he will not be like those old coaches. Such a good tempered player. As long as you don't apologize, the head will always block you."

"Don't think what I'm saying is serious, the head is definitely done. Our club has been relegated to the third tier league 15 years ago, and only entered the second tier league last season. If the head is in this year If you can stay in the First Division smoothly, then the club will definitely renew the contract with the head. You have a four-year contract with the club."

"The head will keep you in the youth team for four years, neither let you enter the first team, nor let you transfer away."

"Do you think that if you spend 80 pounds to buy you, it will definitely not be the case. If you can buy Poborski with 40 pounds and buy you with 80 pounds, then he will also discover other outstanding players. For Maintain his prestige, and you might become the leader's prestige target."

The more Mitchell said, Ljungberg's complexion became worse and more serious.If it is true what Mitchell said, Ljungberg knows that his career will really be ruined.Most players start from the age of 23 or [-] to [-] or [-], which is the prime time for growth.If he really stayed on the bench for four years, Ljungberg would not dare to think about it.

"George cleaned up the team's old men last season. Many of them have fought side by side with me for many years and have a good relationship. But I just reminded George a little bit, but there was no objection. Do you know why?" Mitchell resumed smile, and began calling George's name again.

"Why?" Ljungberg's mind was a little confused now, and he asked without thinking.

"Because George looks gentle and gentle on the outside and has a good personality. But he is very strong in his bones. If I stand up against it, George will list me too." Mitchell explained to Ljungberg with a smile.

Ljungberg's eyes widened upon hearing this.Although he has only been in the club for a few months, he is clear about Mitchell's position in the Burnley club.Mitchell is a meritorious player for Burnley, and his status in Burnley is very high.George even dared to list him, so it is really possible to abolish himself.

Finally Mitchell tapped Ljungberg on the shoulder. "Frederick, George expects a lot from you. Think about it for yourself. Is it because George doesn't know how to use you? Or have you always disobeyed the coach? Are you right? I hope You can think about it carefully." After speaking, Mitchell stood up by himself.

"Frederick, George is not a small-minded person. As long as you admit your mistake, there will be no problem."

(End of this chapter)