i don't want to be king

Chapter 978 The Rhythm of the Battle Drum

Magic Bird got up and poured a glass of water for Li Liang, and drank it himself.

He continued: "It's very normal.

When a player is young, he will be extremely eager for success, eager for glory, eager to make a lot of money and pursue all the hottest girls in the world——

This couldn't be more normal.

Such a desire will override fear and drive them forward.

People like to call this 'ambition'. "

Li Liang listened quietly while holding a water glass.

The magic bird continued: "When people get older, especially after they have experienced more, or after they have earned enough money to spend hundreds of years, after they have really met the hottest girl, their thoughts will change. change gradually.

For example, it's hard to ask a former superstar -- a 36-year-old just recovering from an injury that would keep him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life -- to go back to playing at the Etihad and Vincennes as he once did. Fighting against super central defenders like Te and Nicholas..."

Li Liang put down his water glass and said after deliberation: "Jose, I agree with your opinion on 'ambition'.

I'm also inclined to accept your analysis of Zlatan—"

Magic Bird raised his eyebrows: "We started working together ten years ago, and that was almost when Zlatan was at his strongest!
No one knows him better than me! "

Li Liang: "Yes, Jose, I think this is why Zlatan is willing to stay!

This may be one of the reasons why he is willing to play less than 100 minutes a season...

I guess. "

Magic Bird frowned: "You really think so?
plum? "

Li Liang got up and put his hands on the table in front of the magic bird: "Listen to me, Jose!
I also think Zlatan's problem is with 'ambition'!

——It’s just that I firmly believe that it is precisely because of his great ambition that it is difficult for him to accept his current self!

Do you remember, Jose?

How did Zlatan carry our attack against Bayern at Old Trafford?
In any case, I will not believe that a player who has lost his ambition can perform like that when facing a world champion defense! "

"Jose, Zlatan is still hungry for victory and glory like an 18-year-old player!

Compared with the aversion to failure, now he hates himself not being able to help the team win like before!
If he had lost his ambition, he would have chosen those big contracts that were double or even more than they are now! "

……

On the last day before the start of the third Super Series derby, all Manchester United players arrived at the AON Center on time.

There are still lucky fans who got the autographs and group photos of the Red Devils players, but everyone found that today's players look very serious, even a little heavy.

The locker room was much quieter than before, and even if someone spoke, they would subconsciously lower their voices.

Everyone quickly changed into training uniforms and came to the tactics classroom, almost at the same time they found that the tactics manual had been placed on the table!
The classroom was so quiet that the sound of flipping papers could be clearly heard, and soon everyone saw what they cared about most, and a soft exclamation sounded——

Almost at the same time, Magic Bird strode into the tactics classroom, and Faria looked stern behind him.

The magic bird clapped his hands vigorously as he walked: "Okay, please keep quiet, it's not time for discussion yet!"

Everyone was shocked, the firmness of Magic Bird's tone was completely different from yesterday!

He put his hands heavily on the podium in front of him: "This is the best solution we can come up with now—

Of course, I think Pep and Domenech (Torrent) would probably have guessed it, maybe they are even ready now——

I think there will be at least a 90% probability that Pep and the others can guess our starting lineup! "

Magic Bird turned to Faria who was aside: "What do you think?
Rui? "

Faria shrugged exaggeratedly: "I guess it should be above 99%!"

"Wooo!" Everyone started discussing immediately, until Magic Bird clapped vigorously again: "Quiet!
Playing three consecutive games in one week, I think even Ruy's wife should be able to guess who we will arrange to start! "

Everyone finally couldn't help laughing out loud, and the magic bird also laughed.

——As he wished, the atmosphere began to relax.

He raised his voice: "Okay, now let's see tomorrow at the Etihad, how to deal with them?

I believe this will be the most important part of the season for Pep, for Vincent (Kompany), for David (Silva) and Kun (Aguero) and yes, Chairman Mansour. games!
Of course it is for us too! "

……

Everyone listened attentively, and Magic Bird ended the explanation 5 minutes faster than expected.

He lightly pressed the remote control to turn off the projector: "Very well, everything is under control——

Lee, the next 5 minutes are yours! "

After speaking, he was the first to applaud: "Everyone, let us welcome our third captain, the new No. 7, the new 'king' of Old Trafford, this man who has saved us several times—"

Everyone's laughter became louder!
Li Liang also stood up with a smile and couldn't stop waving: "I only need 2 minutes.

First things first, 'BM' was very happy to receive your jersey-"

He pointed to Ibrahimovic: "Another good friend of mine received Zlatan's training jacket and he was also very excited!
- 'BM' told me that guy even slept in Zlatan's coat these two nights! "

Ibrahimovic also laughed with everyone: "Li, come with me to the locker room later, I can give him everything in my closet!"

"Thank you!" Li Liang replied with a smile.

He took a deep breath and put away his smile, just like every time before taking a free kick——

"Second thing, guys, it's the end of these three games.

We've already won two of those wars.

Now we've lost Romelu for a while, like we did against Bayern at Old Trafford..."

Everyone has refocused their attention on Ibrahimovic, including Magic Bird and Faria.

Li Liang continued: "I have always firmly believed that if Zlatan hadn't been injured that time, we would have played a more exciting game!

I think each of you saw how Zlatan attacked Bayern's defense even in limited time?

In the last game tomorrow, in the final war, you will see the real Zlatan again! "

After speaking, he turned sideways to Ibrahimovic and made a "please" gesture——

The magic bird yelled: "2 minutes!" Then began to applaud vigorously!
Ibrahimovic got up slowly, he pushed the table away, walked towards Li Liang and opened his arms——

The two embraced tightly amid applause!

Ibrahimovic turned around, with a familiar expression on his face——

"Brothers, you may not believe that apart from Jose, Pep is actually my favorite coach!"

The classroom was quiet at first, and then immediately burst into loud laughter!
Ibrahimovic waited patiently for everyone to restore calm: "Sorry, I may have said something less——

He should be my favorite coach to beat! "

Everyone is in awe!

"Zlatan was always ready, even in those damn rehabs before going back to AON, for tomorrow, for everything that came after, for Kiev!"

"Although their goalkeeper is no longer my favorite Englishman...

But let's wait and see what happens tomorrow! "

——The most enthusiastic cheers and applause erupted in the classroom instantly. Bai Yi and many people excitedly slapped the table and shouted loudly, which sounded like the rhythm of beating a war drum!
(End of this chapter)