i don't want to be king

Chapter 543 Returning to the Etihad Stadium
Li Liang still woke up early in the hotel room.

After a while in the gym, Mbappe and several other teammates also came.

Li Liang's thoughts went back to a few days ago.According to the original plan, he originally wanted to go to the Parc des Princes to watch the first round of the UEFA Champions League knockout match between Paris and Barcelona, ​​but the dirty old man said: "Li, focus on yourself first, I suggest you don't watch it!"

Godino's original intention was to let Li Liang have a relaxed mind to face the game against Manchester City.Although the Italian couldn't bear to say it, he also believed that this was most likely the last performance of Li Liang and Monaco in the UEFA Champions League this season.

Facing a contest with little hope, instead of worrying about gains and losses, it is better to enjoy the process of the game. This is what Godino hopes Li Liang can do.

Li Liang happened to spend a romantic Valentine's Day with Xiao Yu.

As a result, Paris shockingly beat Barcelona 4:0 at home, which surprised the whole world and shocked the whole Monaco.

In another match, Bundesliga powerhouse Borussia Dortmund, whom Li Liang has always liked, lost 0:1 to Benfica in the away game.

Li Liang couldn't believe the result of the second day's match. Carlo Ancelotti's Bayern beat Arsenal 2-5 at the Allianz Arena!

As one of his favorite teams, Arsenal accompanied Li Liang to spend many nights in front of the TV or computer. This score made him very sad.

In another game at the same time, Real Madrid beat Naples 3:1 at home, which also shocked Li Liang a lot.

He couldn't help but recall the match where Monaco was defeated by Naples at the San Paolo Stadium. Even if Monaco is getting better and better now, Li Liang will definitely be at a disadvantage when facing Naples——

So how strong is Real Madrid?

Gaudino told Li Liang that this is the knockout round of the Champions League, a more cruel world of the jungle.

When the time came, Li Liang left with everyone to have breakfast together.In less than 10 hours, I will officially enter this brand new world.

Without waiting too long, it was time to set off.When the bus he rode with the guys from New York City a year ago appeared in sight, Li Liang felt as if it had been a lifetime away.

Gradually, he saw the majestic Etihad Stadium from the wide car window, saw the bustling scene outside the stadium, saw Kompany and Aguero in the promotional video on the big screen outside the stadium, Li Liang was finally convinced , I came back here again, back to the place where my dream started.

The fans around shouted after getting off the car. What surprised Li Liang was that there were still many people shouting his name!After a year, someone still remembers me!

Soon a large poster held up by a fan caught the attention of Li Liang and other teammates.

This is a picture of Li Liang, Bakayoko, Silva, Mendy and Mbappe embracing passionately in an unknown game, but the Monaco jerseys on everyone’s bodies have been changed to Manchester City’s sky blue color jersey!

Fans shouted: "Lee, come join us!"

Remelson looked at it for a long time, and said angrily: "I'm fucking, why don't I, the number one central defender in Ligue [-]?"

Glick laughed and said, "They don't dare to introduce the No. [-] champion in Ligue [-]!" Everyone laughed, and the Monaco players walked into the gate together, teasing each other.

Entering the familiar locker room, he seemed to see the tall Vieira again, as well as assistant coaches La Tanzio, Perez and Cook in New York City.

He immediately recalled the names of New York City players such as Lampard, Pirlo, Villa, Discrude and Srebo.

"Come here, Li, what are you smirking at?!"

Caldeira's words woke up Li Liang, who was smiling and immersed in good memories, and he hurriedly started warming up with everyone.

Walking out of the more familiar player channel, Li Liang still remembers how he felt when he first came to the Etihad!
The huge sound wave of the stadium came from the passageway like a tide, and Falcao shouted: "This is the Ittihad, this is our stage today!"

Even though he is very familiar with it, and has even seen it many times in the virtual special training in his dream, Li Liang is still so shocked that he can hardly breathe when he sees everything in front of him.

The brightly lit stadium was buzzing with people, and the stands were already filled with fans wearing the home team's sky blue jerseys.The huge sound of cheering for the home team and the loud singing came and went one after another. Li Liang, who played in the five major leagues for more than half a season, couldn't help but his heartbeat accelerated and his breath became short of breath.

Compared with his first appearance in an official game, when he played against Fenerbahce at the Sarajoglu Stadium, Li Liang felt more excited in his heart——

It's not the biggest stadium, nor are the stands the most passionate fans in the world, no Messi, no Ronaldo --

But this is the stage of the life-and-death showdown in the European Champions Cup-

Li Liang suddenly shouted with all his strength: "Welcome to the Etihad Stadium!" His teammates looked sideways at him, and the fans in the stands were also surprised.

There are still 2 hours before the game officially starts, and the visiting team's regular warm-up appearance has attracted a huge sound from the audience.

Soon thunderous cheers erupted from the scene, and Manchester City also came to the other half to start warming up.

Unlike any other times in the past, Li Liang was deeply moved when he saw these familiar and unfamiliar opponents.

In the restaurant at the Manchester City base, in the stands of the Etihad Stadium, in the posters, these superstars who have met on the Internet will soon become their face-to-face opponents!

Li Liang walked towards Manchester City's half as he had expected many times, and greeted those acquaintances.

De Bruyne and Li Liang warmly embraced and greeted: "Li, welcome back!"

People who were acquainted with each other on both sides were also greeting each other. At this moment, the tense atmosphere before the battle disappeared temporarily, and it looked more like old friends reunited.

Soon the players returned to their respective halfs and began to prepare under the leadership of the coach.

Seeing this scene, Vieira in the stands pointed to Li Liang, and asked La Tanzio and Cook beside him, "Can you imagine this scene?

That trial player will come back to challenge us in a game like this a year later? "

La Tanzio replied: "I'm afraid even Li himself couldn't believe what he said at that time?

He is truly amazing! "

Cook sighed: "Although it is difficult for Monaco to go further when meeting us, Li Liang has created his own history."

Lampard, who has announced his retirement, stood on the sidelines with British Telecom's senior commentator Ian Darke and talked to the camera. Adams, Henry and Beckham walked into another stand amidst cheers.

Mourinho and super agent Mendes also stepped into the stands, and the scouts from the big clubs also came to the stadium on time.

Xiao Yu and Talon, Falcao's wife, also came to the stands together.

Jardim and Falcao went to the pre-match press conference together.

Jardim first praised Manchester City as a team with the strength to go further in the Champions League, and his colleague Guardiola is a very good coach. I believe that the two teams will join hands to present a wonderful game Contest.

A reporter from England asked Falcao: "How should we evaluate your performance in the first two seasons?

Some people say that it is difficult for you to adapt to the style of England (Premier League), so how do you think you will perform today? "

This question was full of arrogance and contempt, and Falcao replied calmly: "I have struggled in the past two years... Now that my body has fully recovered, my goal today is to help the team win!"

At the same time, Li Liang, who was still warming up on the field, had already seen clearly the overall ratings of his opponents.

(End of this chapter)