"Sporting de Gijón's Maleo training camp has produced several players this time. In addition to Juan Carlos, there are also Marcos, Javier Blanco, and Juan Mata on the substitutes' bench." Although Juan Mata was strictly a product of Real Madrid's youth training camp, and Carlos was a treasure that Li Ang had "picked up" from the slums, these players were all promoted from Sporting de Gijón's B team to the first team. It was not unreasonable to say that they were from Sporting de Gijón's youth training camp.
"Yes, if Sporting de Gijón can successfully avoid relegation this season, they have a high chance of competing in La Liga next season," González said.
Hearing Dagestino and González say this, the Sporting de Gijón fans in front of the television were very happy.
Perhaps the two commentators themselves did not know that they had unknowingly become supporters of Sporting de Gijón. When they were commentating on the game, they could not help but praise Sporting de Gijón.
It was important to know that when the two of them had first commentated on Li Ang's games, they had been sarcastic and ridiculing Li Ang and Sporting de Gijón. However, after just one game, they had fallen in love with Li Ang and his team. They liked Li Ang's wild performance and beautiful on-the-spot command on the sidelines. Li Ang had led Sporting de Gijón to constantly achieve amazing results, which really made their blood boil.
The Chinese man had suddenly appeared in the Spanish football world and appeared in everyone's sight. With his tyrannical attitude, he constantly refreshed people's understanding of him. From suspicion and disdain to surprise, and now to recognition and even support him. Li Ang seemed to have a mysterious thing about him that attracted everyone. The two commentators who had witnessed Li Ang's journey from Sporting de Gijón's reserve team to the present were examples.
Throughout the entire first half of the game, Levante had the absolute initiative on the field. At one point, their possession rate had reached 69%, but they had not been able to score a goal.
Levante's striker, Sergio Garcia, was currently the second best scorer in Segunda División. He had already scored 23 goals in Segunda División. However, in the entire first half of the match, this Spanish striker did not get any decent chances.
Sporting de Gijón's strong defense, led by Juan Carlos, caused Levante's players to return empty-handed many times.
In particular, Diego Camacho, who provided ammunition for the front line, was restricted by Juan Carlos. Although it could not be said that he was frozen, his performance was quite mediocre.
When the referee, Pedro, blew the whistle for the end of the first half of the game, the score on the electronic scoreboard in El Molinon Stadium was still 0: 0.
Levante had shot nine times, but they were unable to score a goal.
Sporting de Gijón had shot once, and it was a long shot. It was an anti-aircraft shot.
The number of shots showed how passive Sporting de Gijón was in the first half of the game. However, Li Ang was very satisfied with the result. Li Ang had originally expected the team to concede a goal in the first half of the game. The team was able to hold on to the score of 0: 0, which was indeed a pleasant surprise.
As for Levante's manager, Lopez, he walked into the players' corridor with a gloomy face. He could not accept that his team had not scored a goal in the first half of the game against Sporting de Gijón's second team.
*****
In the home team's locker room in El Molinon Stadium.
Li Ang was praising his players. He did not praise any particular player, but praised everyone in the team.
He wanted everyone to understand that football was a team sport. The results and results obtained were the result of the entire team's efforts.
Moreover, Li Ang felt that the entire team was worthy of praise. The starting eleven players were almost all substitutes and fringe players. These players obviously knew that this game was an opportunity for them to show their abilities to the manager. The whole team was united, and that was how they managed to hold on to half of the game.
Although the best player in the first half was Carlos, Li Ang did not praise Carlos alone. For this kid, praise was enough occasionally. On one hand, he was worried that this kid would become arrogant. On the other hand, Li Ang also understood Carlos. For this kid, the happiest thing was not praise, but a raise in his salary. Carlos, who was born in the slums and was used to a hard life, had an unimaginable passion for money.
In the first half of the game, the only player that Li Ang was slightly dissatisfied with was Jeffrey. The Dutch player's performance in the full back position was also not good. His side became the target of Levante's attacks. If it were not for Carlos's constant help in the defense, Jeffrey's side might have even been destroyed.
However, although he was dissatisfied with Jeffrey's performance, Li Ang did not criticize him. He could see that this kid was also trying his best to perform. He wanted to perform well, but he did not have the ability.
Li Ang decided to give Jeffrey another ten minutes in the second half of the game. If this kid's performance still did not satisfy him, he would immediately replace him. He could not allow the team to have obvious loopholes for the opponent to take advantage of.
Li Ang did not have any special instructions for the tactics for the second half of the game. He just asked the players to play like they did in the first half of the game. For the manager, as long as the team performed well, there was no need to make any adjustments.
Assistant manager Scott Terry reminded them that it was time to return to the field. The players were in good spirits. They walked out of the locker room in high spirits and returned to the field.
*****
Li Ang was in the locker room at this time, leaving Carlos and Jeffrey alone.
"Jeffrey, in the second half of the game, your side of the defense needs to be tougher," Li Ang said. The Dutchman did not dare to make any moves when he was defending, as if he was afraid of fouls.
Jeffrey was a little silent. He knew that his performance could not satisfy the coach.
"Don't be nervous. As long as you are fierce, they will be afraid of you," Carlos suddenly said, patting Jeffrey's shoulder.
Li Ang was a little surprised to see this scene. Seeing the 17-year-old Carlos patting the 18-year-old Jeffrey's shoulder to comfort him like a big brother, he was inexplicably pleased. This kid really had some potential to be a leader.
Li Ang asked Jeffrey to return to the field first. The latter nodded and walked away silently.
Li Ang then said to Carlos, "In the second half of the game, I will continue to give Jeffrey ten minutes. If he can't do it, I will bring on Alegre. You have to help him defend on his side more!"
Li Ang thought that Carlos would immediately nod and agree, but he did not expect Carlos to hesitate and say, "Boss, can you not bring on Jeffrey?"
Li Ang was surprised at first, then stared at Carlos. He needed an explanation. Although his relationship with Carlos was a little "special" and the latter was his direct disciple, Li Ang would not allow a player to dictate his adjustments.
"Jeffrey wants to play well in this game. He is working very hard, "Carlos said.
Li Ang did not say anything, which meant that this reason was not valid.
"His family came from the Netherlands to Gijón," Carlos said.
"In the stands?" Li Ang asked in surprise.
"I understand what you mean, but I can't risk the team's results," Li Ang said seriously.
"What if I guarantee that there won't be any problems on Jeffrey's side?" Carlos looked at Li Ang and asked.
"What guarantee do you have?" Li Ang asked with interest.
"I will help him!" Carlos said in a serious tone.
Li Ang looked deeply at Carlos. He knew that this little guy, who depended on his sister for survival, valued his family. Was he now using this emotion on Jeffrey, who was also young?!
Li Ang thought for a moment. He was gratified by Carlos's idea of standing up for his teammates. He was gratified by Carlos's willingness to take responsibility. This was a quality that a good player must have. It could even be said that it was a quality that a team leader must have. However, he had to let this kid understand that in the team, the manager's words were the imperial edict.
"I will give Jeffrey 20 minutes. If there is no problem on his side in 20 minutes and the team does not concede the ball, I will let him play the whole game," Li Ang said.
"It's a deal!" Carlos said in surprise.
"There will be no next time!" Li Ang said seriously.
"Yes, I know." Carlos nodded hard.
*****
Neither of them knew that Jeffrey, who had just walked away, was in low spirits. He did not immediately set off for the stadium. Instead, he stood outside the door in a daze. The two people inside did not notice the person outside the door.
The 18-year-old Dutch boy heard the conversation between the coach and his teammates clearly.
He did not resent the coach. The coach was willing to give him 10 minutes in the second half when he did not perform well in the first half. This was already very good. In all fairness, Li Ang was a good coach, as long as you had the right attitude in training and playing.
As for his teammate Carlos, Jeffrey was touched. He didn't expect his teammate to be so protective of him, to the point that he was even willing to make a military order. It was easy for Carlos to say those words, but he had to put in double the effort and endure even more pressure. Carlos did not need to bear all of this. It was all because Carlos wanted to help him.
Jeffrey did not say anything. He just clenched his fists, his eyes a little red, and quietly walked away.
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