The Young Lion

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At a fork, Aldridge and Villa parted ways. Villa took the football to the Leo youth training base. Aldridge shouted Don't go too fast, be safe behind him. He walked towards the training ground of the first team.

There are still ten minutes before training starts in the afternoon, but all the players of the first team are already at the training ground, and several coaches have also come. They chat together in groups of three and four, and the players are playing relaxedly in their jackets and shorts With the ball.

Millwall's Premier League opening game not only had a huge impact on the outside world, but also had a great impact on the team. The players who played the game felt unwilling, but they played such a game that they couldn't sleep all night. Come today On the training ground, it seems that their temperament has been sublimated. Through the game against Manchester United, their great confidence has also been improved.

The substitute players have a clear understanding that they must redouble their efforts to catch up with the main players. Professional football is very cruel. Talent does not necessarily mean success. Therefore, sweat and perseverance plus fighting spirit are part of the necessary qualities. .

The new players who joined the team, such as Pirlo, Shevchenko, Ferdinand, etc., also realized what kind of club they joined at the fastest speed!

Millwall's ambition will not just come out of Aldridge's mouth, it will be truly reflected on the field!

Aldridge, dressed in dark blue sportswear, came to the training ground. The players stopped chatting and playing around involuntarily, and stood in three rows as they usually do when they gather.

Thirty pairs of eyes stared at Aldrich strangely, because Aldrich closed his eyes and bowed his head after coming to them.

Everyone looked at each other, wondering what Aldrich was doing, was it a moment of silence?

About five minutes later, Aldridge raised his head and said calmly: In the last game, you performed impeccably, but I made an irreparable mistake. At the last moment, I should make a substitution Yes, it's a pity... Just now, I spent five minutes reviewing, well, it's business as usual now. Everyone, let's jog to warm up first.

After speaking, Aldridge took the lead and started to run, and the three team captains lined up and followed Aldridge with his teammates.

During the jogging, the players looked at Aldridge's back and smiled slightly.

They already knew from the news that Aldridge generously admitted his mistakes in front of the interview, which made the players feel very at ease.

Everyone was not satisfied with the draw, and it was a pity to concede the goal at the end, but it is not that Aldridge’s substitutions can definitely avoid that conceded goal. The most important thing is that Aldridge did not get carried away. It would be nice to get a draw.

But Aldridge was not complacent, which reminded everyone and kept the players motivated.

Next time, we must conquer the Theater of Dreams!

The training in the afternoon was relatively easy. The players in the game were in recovery training. Aldrich and the coaching staff focused on the substitutes and new players, so that the newcomers could quickly integrate into the team and familiarize themselves with the team. tactical style.

The players had heard about Manchester United's bid for the team's two forwards, but they didn't ask Larson and Trezeguet, because the two of them were the same as usual throughout the afternoon, and there was no sign of wanting to leave the team. .

Of course, the coaching staff is also concerned about this issue.

But if Aldrich didn't say anything, they wouldn't ask.

When the sun went down, Aldridge dismissed the team and returned to his office to analyze the recovery status of the players and the report from the medical department.

Boom.

There was a knock on the door.

Please come in.

Aldridge didn't look up, and when someone pushed the door and walked to the table, Aldridge realized that it was two players, Larson and Trezeguet.

Aldrich smiled, stretched out his hand to signal them to sit down, then got up and poured water for them, and then sat down behind the desk, leaning on the table with his elbows, crossing his fingers in front of him, and asked softly: Henry Ke, David, are you looking for me to talk about Manchester United's intention to introduce you?

The two players nodded, and Trezeguet said straight to the point: Boss, I won't leave. I want to stay here. I won't go to Manchester United as a substitute.

His outspoken tone was very firm.

In terms of transfers, Millwall has not responded to Manchester United's offer, and Manchester United can't contact players. Of course, this is just a football transfer rule. Behind the scenes of many transfers is that the buyer's club began to contact players privately before making an offer. Manchester United didn't do this, it's Ferguson's respect for Aldridge, and Aldridge also abides by this principle in the process of operating the transfer. He can take advantage of the FA's loopholes, but there are still some rules that should be followed. In history, Chelsea has been sued in court and was issued a transfer ban by UEFA, which is a violation of this rule.

But Manchester United is not just waiting for Millwall. This morning, Andrew sent a text message to Aldridge. Someone contacted him, and he is definitely a person who can represent Ferguson's will: Jason Ferguson.

Jason, who works for Sky Television in London, met Andrew as a friend, which was actually a tactful expression of Manchester United's treatment of the two players.

When Trezeguet goes to Manchester United, he may not have a main position, but the treatment will be good, and Trezeguet feels very happy at Millwall, especially because he still has a grateful heart. Aldridge sent him from Argentina. When he brought it back to Europe, he firmly believed that in Millwall, he could break out into the sky. Perhaps as a young adult, he didn't know the difference between the rich and the grassroots.

But after all, he came up from the underdogs in Argentina. He understands the importance of the main position better than many young players. It is more promising than joining the rich and gilded but being shelved.

Aldridge nodded with relief. He does not want to sell any player this season, or even next season. Players who want to stay actively are of course welcome.

Larson was more mature and prudent. He said calmly: Mr. Hall analyzed the pros and cons of staying or leaving for me. If I go to Manchester United, I will prove that I can be better than Andy Cole before October. And it is able to integrate into Manchester United's tactical system, boss, I don't think I need to prove anything to Manchester United, here, I like the boss' tactics, I can play a huge role, and even improve faster than I thought, so, boss Son, I'll stay.

The Mr. Hall he was talking about was of course Andrew.

It's also impossible for Andrew to just analyze the team's technical and tactical issues with him, including income of course.

Manchester United prepared him a weekly salary equal to that of Millwall, 15,000 pounds, which would already be the third highest salary in the Manchester United team, second only to Manchester United king Cantona and goalkeeper Schmeichel. There is also a championship bonus.

In Manchester United, if Larson succeeds, his off-court income will increase rapidly, which is the advantage of Manchester United's commercialization.

But Larson pays more attention to career development. He feels that Manchester United's two-wing tactics will reduce his role by the two wingers. In Millwall, he is always an important point in the offensive link. Here, he Being able to score goals with head kicks and play a certain supporting and organizing role can make him a more comprehensive striker. In addition, the atmosphere in the Millwall team is very good. He does not want to transfer to Manchester United at the end of August, and then strive for a month and a half Prove yourself in the time left and right, and it is in a new tactical system and an environment of unfamiliar teammates.

If he fails, it is very likely that he will sit on the bench. After all, no one will doubt who Cantona, the King of Old Trafford, will compete with for the main position after his comeback. The striker is just competing to be his partner.

Larsson didn't want to take any chances, especially because he believed he could succeed if he worked hard at Millwall, a club with stability and ambition.

Aldrich was very happy to hear Larson say this, he nodded and said: To be honest, I am very afraid of losing you, but from your standpoint, it is indeed a great temptation for a giant like Manchester United to invite you. So I didn't directly reject Manchester United's offer, because I was worried that you might want to leave, and my refusal would cause conflicts between us. Well, since it has been decided, then, you continue to work hard, no, we work hard together, On our way to the top, no one can fall behind in advance, this is our agreement! As for Manchester United's offer, we will publicly reject it before the weekend game comes.

The two players nodded with smiles on their faces. Trezeguet asked puzzledly: Boss, why didn't you refuse today? Wouldn't it be better to say it earlier? Today Robert asked me if I was going to transfer. I don't want my teammates to start seeing me as someone who is going to leave.

Aldridge smiled and said: You can tell your teammates about your decision in private. As for me, I just caused some trouble for Manchester United. Now the outside world knows that Manchester United has offered you, but what about Manchester United? Especially their strikers heard this. News, what would you think? Manchester United poach my players, of course I won’t make it easy for them, just let them be absent-minded during the midweek preparations, ha ha.”

Larson and Trezeguet suddenly realized and laughed.