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Chapter 12

Niu Shisan has been in the UK for six years, and he has completed all the credits in the English Department of Manchester University. He lives in the home of an Englishman named Mike Taylor.

Mike was in his second year at Manchester Institute of Technology, he was the get-and-go type, luckily his parents had some plans for him, otherwise the guy would have gone out of business.

Of course, in Mike's words, university is not very useful, it is better to study later. Didn't Bill Gates finish university?

This family can be regarded as a rich family in the UK. The owner, Ike Taylor, was a senior engineer of Vodafone, and later switched to the British Petroleum Group and became a minority shareholder of the group company. At the age of 50, he left the research work to become a boss.

The hostess is Daphne, Niu Shisan's English teacher when he was in China, and also his football coach. Of course, now she is a football agent with two players, but these two people can't bring her any income.

Because these two people are Mike and Niu Shisan, Mike is now the core midfielder of the Manchester United youth team. This is because he is too greedy. It became the midfielder.

And Niu Shisan is the goalkeeper. Except for the competition, he basically trains with other goalkeepers. Of course, he can also be regarded as the main goalkeeper of the youth team, because in the youth team competitions in the past two years, he started to participate in the competition. All the games.

In Carrington's training system, those aged 17-18 are considered youth team players, and the goalkeeper trains alone no matter whether you are eight or eight years old.

The new season of the Premier League is about to start. Two days ago, the team's goalkeeper coach Tony Keton notified him to report to the first team.

Just in time for the registration of Premier League players, that is to say, he will play in the Premier League for Manchester United in the new season. Although he skipped the reserve team and was promoted directly, besides the injured Van der Sar, there is also a new England international. Ster and the Polish Kushchak.

Niu Shisan always thought that in the coming time, he would play a long time in the reserve team or simply be loaned out.I didn't expect the opportunity to come so suddenly.

His position is very clear as a substitute goalkeeper, of course the one who can enter the squad.As for the main force, he is still very young, and the probability of Casillas in Manchester United is relatively low.

But even so, there are still many people who are envious, such as Mike, this kid is doing a lot of bullying in the name of celebration, he is more troublesome than women, he even took Niu Shisan to go shopping, and Niu Shisan did not have a lot of pockets It deflated directly.

But no matter what, Niu Shisan, who is about to expire next month, can already sign a generous professional contract with the club, so he doesn't have to worry about money at all, at least not now.

As a goalkeeper, and he was promoted from the youth team, he will be taken care of basically in his own team, whether it is Van der Sar who is injured or Foster and Kuschak who are competing. Not to mention the help of other team members.

But the help is the help, the team still has to speak with its strength.And the jersey is the first big problem he faces. Niu Shisan has only used one number 13 since he was a child, but the Korean Park Ji-sung does not talk much, but it is not something that anyone can handle.

When competition arises, one person needs to give in. If you don’t give in, you can only choose to compete. Others can’t help with this kind of thing. Even Ferguson will not interfere too much in this matter. After all, this is between players. If he is airborne, it will only cause a backlash. Although he doesn't mind these, it is good for the players to solve them by themselves.

The competition between the other players and the goalkeeper was very simple. The result of the discussion between the two was two free kicks and three penalty kicks. Park Ji-sung scored the goal. Of course, Niu Shisan scored the goal. It seems that Niu Shisan was at a disadvantage. But who told him to be a challenger!

Ferguson is also paying attention to this competition. He has a good impression of Niu Shisan and has watched him play several times.

This kid with slightly yellow skin is from China, but fortunately he is now a British citizen, otherwise there is really no way to let him enter the first team. I heard from Tony that this kid and the little guy Mike entered the Cardinals six years ago. It's time for Linton's results.

In recent years, most of Manchester United's young people have been poached. It is a youth team in name, but it is not pure, and it does not have the good relationship with those people.Of course there is Welbeck, this kid is not a fuel-efficient lamp, but it seems that these people are afraid of serious cattle, which is really not a good sign, of course this is for them, haha.

Ferguson is actually very satisfied with Niu Shisan, otherwise even if the coach recommends him, he will not be allowed to appear in the first team, because Manchester United already has three players in the goalkeeper position, although Van der Sar is injured.

Niu Shisan is very hardworking and serious. He is the one with the highest education in the youth team. Of course, most of the others are also studying in college, but these guys are all the type of getting by.

Of course, serious study does not get Ferguson's approval. What Ferguson likes is Thirteen's domineering performance in the face of a one-handed ball. He has watched several youth team games. Those defenders want to express themselves, but they often care too much. Accidents are prone to occur, and this gives Shisan a chance. Many goalkeepers have their own experience in single-handed shots. Shisan's method is sudden seriousness, like the appearance of a god, quick response, and low breath like a beast. I believe any striker Faced with such a situation, you will feel chills in your vest.

Thirteen is a calm and reactive goalkeeper. Facing a set ball, he is used to waiting for the opponent to touch the ball before determining the path of the ball. This situation is good news for most power players, but Ferguson can’t remember if anyone’s ball speed exceeds Thirteen. of the mobile.

Talent is sometimes really difficult for people to understand, but Niu Shisan really has this kind of talent. Ferguson once confirmed his own opinion. In his impression, there are many goalkeepers with quick response, but there are really few With his speed, there is also the fact that he is 1.8 meters tall. According to the development rules of athletes, he can grow another five to six centimeters. There are quite a few goalkeepers taller than 1.9 meters, but I’m afraid there are none who can move and react so fast, and this little guy seems to be a little abnormally calm. Once in the FA Youth Cup match, he saved three points in a row in the penalty shootout. Balls, people who don't feel a little excited after playing, should be classified as perverts.

Going back to the competition with Park Ji-sung, several young people who like to join in the fun moved the mobile wall in front of the door, among them Welbeck, this guy had a gloating expression on his face, and he didn't know who he was targeting.

The first is the set kick, which is relatively fairer.

In addition to the player coaches, there are even some staff members on the training ground.

One meter outside the arc of the restricted area on the left, there is a 1.8-meter moving wall in front.

In fact, this kind of free kick that is sure to shoot is much easier for the goalkeeper, at least there is no need to be distracted to other places.

Niu Shisan stood in a good position, with his knees slightly bent.

Park Ji-sung stands in front of the ball. His strength is physical strength, and then his left foot skills. Before the Champions League final last season, someone suggested that Park Ji-sung should mark Messi specifically because he is tough enough.

But relatively speaking, Park Ji-sung's free kick was still a little bit short, and it was only a little bit close, but it was not a small test for Niu Shisan.

Although he faced many more difficult goals than this before, this is a real professional player now, and his previous opponents were still between professional and amateur.

But Niu Shisan is not a timid person, and it is his true nature to become stronger when he encounters a strong one.

The 28-year-old Park Ji-sung faced Niu Shisan.

Park Ji-sung started, stood still on his right foot, and quickly swung his left foot to rub the football.

The mobile wall without bouncing ability is indeed a bit worse, and the football passed over it without any suspense, and went straight to the near corner of the goal.

With a bang, the football hit Niu Shisan's hand, and then fell silent.

At that moment, many people were a little surprised, even Welbeck, who was often taken down by Niu Shisan, didn't understand.

When the football flew over the wall, Niu Shisan had already flown sideways.Then everyone saw the football obediently flying towards Niu Shisan's palm, the ball bounced slightly when hitting the hand, but was quickly controlled by Shisan.

At that moment, some people felt that Niu Shisan's hand seemed to have a suction force, making him quiet obediently.

Park Ji-sung curled his lips depressedly. He can't take much advantage of this kind of free kick, and he shoots from a close angle. Anyone with a normal reaction can touch the ball, but I don't know how that guy holds the ball firmly. This seems unlikely!

A ball is nothing, and a few young people helped move the wall to the right, which is more suitable for left-footed players to shoot.

Niu Shisan seemed to be not leading, still calmly staring at the football passing through the gap in the wall.A ball can't decide anything, and it may even arouse the opponent's performance, which is not a good thing.

The same run-up shot, this time it is from the far corner, and the speed seems to be faster than before, and the angle is more tricky, but Niu Shisan, who was already moving forward, flew up sideways like an ape, and stabbed him with his fingertips. A touch of the football changed the trajectory of the ball, and the football flew out against the crossbar.This time Niu Shisan was in a mess, but luckily he didn't score.

If it were replaced by him who had no game experience two years ago, the goal might have been scored, because he likes to hold the ball, but under such circumstances, being able to touch the ball is already the limit, so let's talk about winning.

Now Park Ji-sung was really in a hurry, the jersey number was not too important, what was important was that the person standing in front of him was Chinese, even though he was of British nationality.With the unnecessary conceit of the Koreans, they cannot easily accept the fact that they lost to a rookie, and this rookie is still from China.

The onlookers were also surprised. They all knew how difficult the ball was just now. If there was such a save in the official game, it would probably be the best save of the week.

Van der Sar took a look at Niu Shisan and sighed in his heart, this kid should not be half my age, the impact of this newcomer is too violent.

Foster was nervous. His position as a substitute is not stable. This time, he wanted to take advantage of Van der Sar's injury to play more games.It is said that the old man has already considered Akinfeev. If he has no chance, he really has to leave. He did not compare Thirteen in the same position before. It is not because he is conceited, but because he thinks that Ferguson should give him priority at the level of England's national team, but maybe now, after all, from the perspective of training, the children in front of him seem to be more suitable, experience?He himself has no experience, but he is just the second brother laughing at the third brother.

Finally it was the penalty kick, Park Ji-sung was cornered, all three penalty kicks had to be scored, and now the obvious problem was that ordinary shots did not pose a threat to Shisan, and if he wanted to be sure, he had to shoot that kind of goal. Angular and fast.It's just that this kind of ball has a relatively high turnover rate.

After setting the ball, Park Ji-sung took a few steps back.

Niu Shisan had also stood still, on the goal line, his knees were slightly bent, and his hands were spread diagonally upwards.Both eyes were wide open, staring at the football in front of him, not paying any attention to what Park Ji-sung was doing.

This is Niu Shisan's way of attacking penalty kicks. Under such circumstances, he will not be distracted by his opponent. Although many shots from angles will lose opportunities, he believes in his reaction speed.And very importantly, the pressure on the angle shooter will be greater, so the possibility of mistakes will be higher.

Park Ji-sung was very calm, and he never thought of cheating Niu Shisan. Although the two were not familiar with each other, the first-team players also knew a little about the children of the youth team. In addition to the previous two free kicks, his opponent Obviously a reactive goalkeeper, fake moves will only increase the burden on himself.

Volleying vigorously, the football went straight to the upper left corner. Although Niu Shisan reacted quickly, the angle was too tricky. He fell to the ground hard, and the ball scored, two to one.But this also confirmed Niu Shisan's message, because just now his palm seemed to feel the wind of the football breaking through the air.

Again, Park Ji-sung made the same run-up, the same shot, and the same angle. It wasn't his mistake. It can only be said that Niu Shisan was too abnormal, and the football was a little farther from the goal post, and he threw it out.Three to one, Park Ji-sung lost, lost his jersey number; Niu Shisan won, won not only the number 13, but also the expectations of his predecessors, the fear of his competitors, and the respect of his teammates.

(End of this chapter)