Handsome position is not easy

Chapter 147 Deco's Dream of the National Team
"Could it be that the person who assists and scores this time also gets a bonus? Then I can bring this good news to Jankauskas, just to blackmail him for another meal." Deco's mood has completely changed from cloudy to sunny. He even joked with Mourinho.

Mourinho looked at the Brazilian in a good mood, and his expression suddenly became extremely solemn. He took a document at hand, knocked on the table lightly, and attracted Deco's attention: "Anderson , have you watched the 02 Korea-Japan World Cup before?"

"Of course I watched the matches between Brazil and Portugal. The referee named Byron Moreno, I really wish I could beat him up with my own hands. How can he survive till now!" When it came to the World Cup, Deco became angry again, clenched his fists and waved in the air.

Mourinho shrugged: "I don't want you to be filled with righteous indignation here. With Brazil's World Cup-winning coach Big Phil, Luis Felipe Scolari, you know? He is now in the Portuguese national team. Head coach."

His words made Deco suddenly think of a certain possibility. The Brazilian's arms in the air froze. Deco stared at Mourinho intently, and his lips trembled excitedly: "Teach... coach, your meaning is?"

"Yes, Anderson, you have been in Portugal for so many years, no one can deny your achievements, Scolari called me a few days ago, he admired you very much, but there is a surplus of talents in Brazil, 23 people In any case, it is not your turn to make a big list, so he and I discussed a possibility to allow you to obtain Portuguese citizenship and play for the Portuguese national team in international competitions.”

Before the age of 21, Deco had never played for the national team in an international A-level event. In the past four years, he has not represented Brazil in any level of competition. He fully meets the standards for a dual nationality player to represent the national team. The biggest difficulty now is also Over the past, the head coach of the Portuguese national team Scolari took the initiative to throw an olive branch to Deco. As long as he obtains Portuguese nationality and has reported to FIFA, he can enter the national team of his dreams at any time.

"My God, Coach Jose, I, I thought I would never represent the national team in this life. Really, my mind is confused now, nationality! Yes, nationality, Coach Jose, I have to implement the nationality issue as soon as possible , I want to report to the national team as early as possible."

Deco couldn't speak well. Although he played well in Portugal, he could only watch other people win glory for the country on TV. Those honors were once so far away from him, but now there is real hope falling in front of him.

Mourinho stood up and comforted Deco, who was so excited that he was incoherent and his eyes were blurred. Porto's midfield commander couldn't play for Brazil, but found a home in Portugal. How could he be less happy than Deco?But Mourinho is much calmer than Deco, he has already passed the age of being overwhelmed by ecstasy.

"Anderson, Anderson! Listen to me, it's an absolute good thing that you calm down, whether it's for you, for Porto or for Portugal, impatience won't solve the problem. Now you need to do, It’s about trusting me and the club, I will go to Da Costa to mention this matter, and let Mr. Chairman go to the upper channels to get your Portuguese nationality as soon as possible.”

Deco nodded. After getting along for such a long time, Mourinho has already gained his trust. This matter is indeed urgent. Deco took a few deep breaths and said, "Coach, what identification do you need? , let the club quickly implement it, so that I can organize it, and if necessary, I will take my dad over from Brazil and let him help me with this matter."

"Don't be in a hurry, Anderson, you know, don't be in a hurry, this matter is far from as simple as you think. Even if you get the Portuguese nationality, Scolari will have to communicate with the Football Association next, I don't know this How long the process will take, but it's definitely a blissful annoyance for you.

Your first enemy when you enter the national team is the media and public opinion, Anderson, be prepared to face the wind and rain, playing for another national team is not a trivial matter like a club transfer, even if you switch from Porto to ours now The mortal enemy Benfica will not be questioned and abused more than this, understand?
If your mind is strong enough, public opinion can do no harm, but the second difficulty will come from your teammates, remember Anderson, you were brought into the national team by your fellow Brazilian Scolari, from the very beginning You will bear the infamy of the related households.

Secondly, Portugal's 23-man roster is also highly competitive. If a Brazilian gets a spot, there will be one less Portuguese. This person may be a friend or brother of a certain team leader. When Coralie gets angry, you are bound to be the target of their anger, and this is no joke.

Also, you have to understand one thing, the current Portuguese national team, the players in the Porto system are relatively disadvantaged groups, the current leader of the team is Figo, and the senior is Rui Costa, these two people One is the Sporting Lisbon department and the other is the Benfica department. The relationship with Porto has always been relatively poor.

It’s okay that everyone is Portuguese. If you jump out at this time, you will definitely become the target of public criticism, not to mention the problem of the team’s starting lineup. Rui Costa will soon be 31 years old, but he is still the midfielder. No two candidates, Scolari will not do anything to such a veteran and prestige player when he is new.

If you compete for the position of Rui Costa, I don’t know how many people will try to make trouble behind you. Even if Anderson doesn’t play as a midfielder, you can play as a central midfielder like in Porto’s diamond four midfielder, but don’t forget, Fei Ge also played in the right midfielder position in Real Madrid. In any case, you have to face criticism from many people. "

Mourinho's long speech gave Deco a reasonable analysis of the problems he would face when he entered the Portuguese national team, but Porto's midfielder was not intimidated. Mourinho was extremely serious when he spoke, and Deco's face There was a sly smile on his face.

"Coach Jose, you are not someone who likes to throw cold water on you. The reason why you say so much is to make me more cautious and calm. I understand, so you can finish the rest of the sentence in one breath. There are so many difficulties. Is there no good man to help me, a helpless wretch?"

Mourinho laughed and patted Deco on the shoulder vigorously: "Anderson, you look honest, but you are actually smarter than anyone else, don't worry, how could I send my love general to the fire pit to roast, Scola What I'm talking about here is the new batch of candidates for the national team, not just you.

Because of the lack of left backs, Nuno Valente also got a chance to be recruited, plus Maniche, in addition to two young people who also fell into Scolari's eyes, Ricardo Carvalho and Paulo Ferreira, but we still need to be selected. In this way, even if the two of them are not counted, there are five or six players in the Porto department of the Portuguese national team. Anderson, you are not alone. "

Deco stood up with a smile, and said to Mourinho: "Coach Jose, I will go to training now, please leave the matter of nationality to you and the club. When I go to the national team, I will definitely not embarrass Porto." of."

"If you don't want to embarrass yourself, go, I'll take your training class later."

(End of this chapter)