i don't want to be king

Chapter 878 Be Your Best Self
When the game started, Li Liang sat obediently on the bench.

Seeing his teammates fighting fiercely against the opponents headed by Rooney, the helpless Li Liang was in a daze.

When Faria announced the roster before the game, Li Liang already knew that he would not start. Mourinho had told him in private that he would not consider letting Li Liang return to the starting lineup until at least 3 to 5 games later.

In the office, Magic Bird stared at the disappointed Li Liang, and suddenly smiled mysteriously: "Li, besides that, I want to ask you a question."

Li Liang replied listlessly: "Don't worry, Jose, I will accept your arrangement unconditionally until my body fully recovers..."

"Do not!

I'm not saying this! "The magic bird interrupted him: "What I want to ask is——

What do you think is missing from our game? ! "

Li Liang was a little surprised by this unexpected question, he looked at the magic bird and replied in doubt: "Jose, you mean?"

Magic Bird became serious: "You know, big clubs like Manchester United usually do something during winter transfers.

Besides, our performance in the first half of the season was not ideal, so..."

Li Liang became excited all of a sudden, he completely understood what the magic bird meant.

After thinking for a while, he said: "Jose, I think we still need someone who can take the ball and break through in the frontcourt!"

Magic Bird's eyes lit up, and he immediately asked: "The one who took the ball and broke through?
Li, have you really considered my question seriously?

You know, I've had enough headaches right now about how to divide the ball between you and Paul...

If there is another guy who likes to handle the ball, Rui and I will really go crazy! "

……

The first half of the game ended with the whistle on the field. Although Manchester United had a fierce offensive, they did not take advantage of the home team's tight defense.

The home fans at Goodison Park were still excited, and the fans near the player tunnel shouted at Li Liang: "Li, Mourinho will not use a player like you, come to us in the winter window , you'll be our legend—"

Li Liang couldn't laugh or cry, but he remembered the second half of Magic Bird's words that day: "...we only need someone who is truly worthy of Manchester United, and he must be a 'big name'!"

In the visiting team's locker room, Faria once again criticized Pogba: "... Paul, now that Lee is not on the field, we need you to control the game!
Your position is too high, which obviously affects the movement of Romelu (Lukaku) in the frontcourt..."

Li Liang remained silent, recalling the conversation in Magic Bird's office again.

Li Liang obviously became much happier when he heard Magic Bird hinted that the club was about to make important signings: "Is it true?
I thought it was all gossip..."

Magic Bird continued: "Now think carefully about how to answer my question——

What are we missing? ! "

Li Liang said seriously: "Jose, I'm not a player who needs to keep the ball under my feet all the time!

I've been thinking about Paul's question lately.

Why does Paul keep trying to affect the game in ways he's not good at?
With all due respect, I always feel that except for the defender, he wants to play all the roles from No. 7 to No. 11 by himself!
That's what we lack the most—"

Magic Bird pondered: "Li, you mean, we need to share the pressure on Luo?"

Li Liang nodded: "Jose, I think now is the best time for us to change.

Once we enter the sprint stage of the league and the Champions League, it will be difficult for us to have the opportunity to further run in..."

…Thinking of this, Li Liang suddenly stood up and said, "Jose, Rui, and everyone else, I have something to say to Paul!"

Seeing that the magic bird had nodded, Faria also stepped aside, and the locker room became quiet. Both Ibrahimovic and Carrick turned their encouraging eyes to Li Liang.

Pogba's face was flushed suddenly, he picked up a sports towel and wrapped his head and leaned back on the seat: "Of course, well, Li, please tell me!

It is your right!

I know that you have become the boss of the locker room now, only you can lead us forward, you will be the best one in Europe except for Leo (Messi) and Cristiano (C Ronaldo)... ..."

Li Liang was taken aback by this sour complaint. These are all hotly debated statements from some fans that he saw on the Internet recently!
——He still remembered that he scolded Xiao Yu angrily at that time: "Which wicked bastards wrote these?
Standing up flags indiscriminately like this is ruining our character! "—

Li Liang laughed dumbly: "Paul, what I want to talk about is not these messy things!
These words are not only for you, but also for everyone—”

Pogba still covered his face with a towel and remained motionless, but his mouth was closed.

Li Liang said sincerely: "As I said, Paul has incredible talent, I have never seen anyone who can affect the game like him!

The goals I scored would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of Paul..."

"Come on!" Pogba pulled off the towel and straightened his body: "Don't coax me with these hypocritical words again, who doesn't know who beat Manchester City at Old Trafford!"

Just as Ibrahimovic was about to get up to refute the angry Pogba, Li Liang waved to him, and the Swedish center sat down again.

Li Liang said calmly: "Paul, one game can't represent the whole season.

You are sure to have a long, illustrious career ahead and no one will question you with which game!
The game needs 11 people, yes not everyone can score goals, everyone can become a superhero who saves the world——

But we ourselves, all the people in this dressing room now know, how could I have scored those goals without the help of my teammates?

Even the most powerful centre-forward in England right now - our Romelu can't do it, can't he, Romelu? "

Lukaku, who did not play during the half-time break, has the best personal relationship with Pogba at Manchester United, and the little monster stood up excitedly: "Paul, Lee's words are also what I have always wanted to say!

Thank God, if it wasn't for everyone's help, I can't even imagine myself making it this far! "

Faria's eyes widened in surprise, and he turned his attention to the magic bird. He saw that the magic bird was listening attentively like everyone else.

Li Liang stepped forward to hug the little monster, turned around and walked towards Pogba: "Paul, your greatness is not measured by goals or anything else.

You're our heart, you're our brains, Romelu's our punch—

We all have our own division of labor, and that's because each of us is best at something different!

I can't sprint like Anthony (Martial), I can't run like Romelu, I'm not as strong as Phil (Jones) --

I just need to do my job well, because what I lack, I believe everyone will help me make up for it, so I just need to do my best and show my strongest side to help this team——

When we are one, it doesn't matter who brings the victory, what matters is that we win!

Do you really understand what I mean—”

The expression on Pogba's face is gradually changing.

Li Liang was still telling him: "Paul, now you are the top midfielder on the planet, there is no doubt about it!
But I want to ask you, is the current you really the best you?

How much time do you have left to realize your talents?

Paul, do you trust us?
Like we put our trust in you? ! "

Everyone was shocked to see that there seemed to be something flickering in the eyes of Pogba who stood up slowly!
(End of this chapter)