Do whatever you want [football]

It has been nearly 6 months since I came to the Rigburton training base last time, and great changes have taken place here!

If it was just an ordinary training base, when the high walls and barbed wire surrounding the base were removed, Rigbotton is not so much a football club's training base as it is an open botanical garden!

Before seeing the current Rigburton, the most beautiful training base in Li Qian’s mind was AC Milan’s Milanello training base. Milanello covers an area of ​​16 square meters and has a beautiful environment. It may not be modern, but it is full of There is even a pine forest and a lake in the base. The breeze from the Apennines blows slowly across the lake, leaving ripples in the hearts of the players.

The current Rigberton is different from the humanistic beauty of Milanello, but when stepping into Rigberton, passing through the dense and tall woods, with a natural "green carpet" under your feet, every breath is so different , his partner exclaimed: "Mr. Li, this place looks like a natural oxygen bar!"

Natural oxygen bar?Li Qian nodded empathetically.

But this is more than just a natural oxygen, right?

Alan Shearer, the mascot who accompanied them on the tour, and the vice-chairman of the Newcastle Club, said with a smile: "Rigberton's transformation is not over yet. Randall likes plants, tall trees, and all kinds of flowers. So now there are hundreds of different plants in the whole base, so the club also bought a few pieces of surrounding land to ensure that the training of the first team will not be disturbed. We also have two greenhouses under construction here, and our The indoor training base has also been revamped."

Under the leadership of Hiller, Li Qian felt that the legendary shooter was too humble after visiting one by one!

Can't blow!

You have clearly enlarged the area of ​​the entire training base by two or three times, and even dug an artificial lake of that size, and even made it transparent during indoor training, which is consistent with the style of the greenhouse not far away. Is this a training base after all? ?

"Our 10 natural lawns have also been re-planned and heating facilities have been added. After snowing, it will not affect the players' training. Of course, if the weather is particularly cold, we still have indoor training grounds to choose from."

"In addition, we also built a new small stadium for the second team nearby that can accommodate up to 5000 fans for their games."

"We built a new administrative building, and then the old buildings will be demolished one by one."

Hearing this, the intern reporter who came here with Li Qian today was amazed, what kind of natural oxygen is this?

Every breath he smelled clearly smelled of money!

"In addition, we have also built a new dormitory for the players in the base. To be honest, I am very envious of these boys, because it is built with the standard of a five-star hotel!"

Li Qian looked up at Hiller, very speechless, are you envious?You are clearly proud!

"Because the training base has expanded a lot, players can use bicycles to walk to the parking lot, or choose a balance car."

"We expanded the original medical center and added more than a dozen new medical staff, including two Chinese medicine practitioners who are good at acupuncture, an orthopedic doctor, and several physical therapists." Speaking of this, Shearer He added, "They helped us a lot. My legs still hurt on rainy days. After more than half a year of treatment, I don't feel the pain anymore. I am very grateful to them !"

Li Qian couldn't tell what he was feeling now, he just felt hot inside.

"We have also expanded the youth training academy and built a new dormitory. The last batch of 20 young players from China lived here. They got up on time every day, then had breakfast in the academy's cafeteria together, and then they would be sent to school by the school bus. , there will be someone who cares about their lives, and they train about 30 hours a week, and that number will increase as they get older."

"The youth training dormitory is a four-person room. Each child has his own bed and desk. They also enjoy vacations like other children and do not spend all their time on training."

"Randall believes that learning is very important for children, so we may have our own school in the future, which is still in the planning."

"We regularly hold some activities. When these children's English is better, they can choose whether to live in the local fans' home for a period of time, which will make them better integrated into the local area. It is too early to talk about this."

Li Qian looked around all this. In front of his eyes were two rows of tall sycamores pruning the path. After last night's wind and rain, the golden leaves sprinkled all over the ground, layer upon layer, and his eyes were full of autumn colors, but he felt that he saw spring. I see hope!

Hiller felt that Li Qian was extraordinarily silent today. His expressions were surprisingly consistent with those of the staff behind him. Watch it all with pride.

This is his beloved club!

He watched it change day by day, whether it was their position in the standings, or everything here, he would not miss a single minute, he wanted to experience it all, all of which he loved so much beautiful!

However, the phone rang inexplicably at this moment. Hiller glanced at it, waved to Li Qian, and ran not far away to answer the phone.

"Randall? Did we win or lose?" Shearer asked. They are going to play in the League Cup today. The starting goalkeeper is the third goalkeeper Robert. At least 6 children from the youth training will start. He is very concerned about this game!

"I lost... huh? Dinner? Of course I want to go! Let me tell those boys, where are our guests? Good!"

Shearer immediately sent a text message to Allegri, who was in charge of training today, asking him to convey to the boys of the first team, and then he ran excitedly towards the guests.

Li Qian felt that this scene of Hiller was special... How should I put it, he ran towards them like a huge and enthusiastic dog, and the speed was extremely fast!

He thinks that Hiller's sword is not old, and now he may be able to torture his opponent in the game!

"Hi, Lee! Randall said that he wants to have a dinner together in the restaurant of the training base. Do you want to come together?" Shearer asked enthusiastically.

Some time ago, he was invited to do charity in China and screen young players of the right age with the youth training coach. At that time, Li Qian was his translator, and he warmly entertained him throughout the process. Of course, he had to return the favor.

Although Li Qian didn't understand why Newcastle refused to hold a dinner together, how could he miss this opportunity?

"Randall said to eat hot pot and barbecue, and you can also roast vegetables, corn and meatballs. Our little players lost. He wants to comfort them. You wait for me to play first. I will give my wife and children first. a phone..."

Li Qian was speechless.

He felt that Shearer's image had collapsed in his heart, and you still brought your family with you when you had a dinner at the club?

After Hiller finished the phone call, Li Qian also understood what happened.

Today is the second round of the English League Cup. Newcastle played against Watford.

That's obviously par for the course for the coaching staff, but it might be different for these "kids."

Shearer simply explained: "When we are out of the English League Cup, they will have fewer chances to play. The FA Cup can't let them play like this. It's not good to be out early..."

Li Qian understood what he meant, the English League Cup is tasteless, if you are out, you will be out, but the weight of the FA Cup is not comparable to the League Cup.

If Newcastle does not win the league title in the end, maybe there can be some consolation. As for the Champions League?

For Newcastle now, it's too early to even imagine, imagine the championship!

Li Qian said sincerely: "I watched your match against Portsmouth last round. These young players performed very well, especially Toni Kroos and Bale!"

Shearer laughed. Who doesn't like to hear people praise their "children"?

He said without humility: "They are not good enough now, and there are not many who can be promoted to the first team. After another two years, it will be our harvest season."

Shearer thought of Victor, Xiaoge and Hazard, and Cross's younger brother is also good.

Facing such immodest "parents", of course Li Qian...continue to brag!

When they came to the training ground again, they saw that the training was over. Li Qian was paying attention to each of these players. He could accurately tell all their recent developments, because he was already a fan of this club!

Seeing that Ozil was still limp on the ground, he didn't want to wake up, but Modric pinched his lower abdomen a few times. The big-eyed German immediately turned around, and then went to chase Modric, who He avoided it easily, and made a pick-and-roll with Messi in the middle.

Messi grabbed Modric's clothes and handed him to Ozil. Modric's laughter immediately sounded on the court. Obviously, the Croatians are also afraid of being tickled.

After seeing them, Messi, who had hidden his achievements and fame, greeted them immediately. Shearer smiled and said, "Leo likes the candy you gave him last time."

I bought candy? ? ?No, I obviously just bought him a candied haws. It's not easy to buy him a candied haws in summer...

Li Qian thought.

But this does not prevent him from running over to interview his Argentine friend, the most valuable player in the world.

Messi certainly cooperated with his friends, especially when Li Qian winked at him after the interview and said: "Dear Leo, there are many Chinese fans who want to send you gifts".

He likes Chinese fans!Although a little too enthusiastic.

Li Qian's production team was allowed to go to the dressing room with them.

The moment he stepped in, Li Qian found that the entire locker room had also undergone great changes. It looked more concise and brighter. The main colors were still white and blue, but the black flat design of the third team logo was brushed from time to time. own presence.

"The whole bathroom has also been improved, and there are two swimming pools at the back, one of which has some equipment to help players recover."

"The home team's locker room at St. James' Park has also undergone rectification, and the visiting team's locker room is also more modernized, so that the visiting team can feel our sincerity." Shearer finished the second half of the sentence with a blank expression.

Obviously, he, a striker who has already killed the Quartet in the era before the Premier League was established, does not think it is necessary to be so "sincere" to the visiting team.

After the players changed their clothes, everyone went to the restaurant one after another.

The restaurant is also completely different from the previous ones, because it looks like a restaurant with a beautiful environment, and this restaurant is also transparent. In addition to looking up at the sky, you can also take in the scenery of the entire base.

"This is for environmental protection. It is said that the power system of the entire restaurant is powered by solar energy. I don't know the details." Shearer discussed with Allegri while talking.

Li Qian clearly heard that Shearer and Allegri were discussing how to let these big-name players deal with the ingredients that had just been delivered. It is said that Randall had just sent someone to deliver them. They were all top-notch delicacies. They wanted to use their own "Toil", to comfort those little guys who just lost.

He also clearly heard Shearer say, "Let Michael chop the onions! Last time the bastard waved his hand in front of my eyes on purpose!"

He did his best not to laugh.

This is really... very Owen!

These big-name players are obviously used to dinner parties and have to do it themselves. Under this situation, Ozil has transformed into a big star.

Because a player saw a lot of high-end ingredients and immediately expressed his hunger, and wanted their beloved Mesut to help him make some food pads.

This player is called Ballack.

Ozil immediately washed his hands and made soup, this scene made Li Qian almost laugh.

Sure enough, there were only wrong names, not wrong nicknames!

Ozil got some pasta from the chef, then made a sauce with a huge pile of expensive mushrooms, took a piece of beef and sliced ​​it into a beef pan fry, so that the big guys can fill their stomachs.

When the afterglow of the setting sun disappeared and the restaurant was brightly lit, everyone had worked together to make preparations.The protagonist in Li Qian's heart was already walking towards them with a big man who was about 190 centimeters tall but whose eyes were swollen from crying.

When he was about to approach, he patted the big man, stretched out his hand and said, "Please forgive me for not being able to give you a big hug, but I believe you are definitely not willing to hug me now."

Li Qian was immediately amused. After shaking hands with Randall, he watched this guy shake hands with his team one by one.

He looked at Randall, wondering if it was his illusion, he always felt that there was a big difference between Randall now and when he was in China.

What is the difference?

Without letting Li Qian bother to think about it, he found out when Randall greeted the little players behind who didn't dare to approach——

It's a smile!

It is an unreserved, bright, cheerful and tolerant smile!

He finally has the freshness and happiness that belong to young people!