Li Ang did it on purpose. He deliberately pointed out Paven.
In Li Ang's eyes, Paven was undoubtedly Real Madrid's weakest link.
Of course, this did not mean that Paven's strength was really that weak. In fact, with Paven's strength, if he was slowly honed in a mid-tier team at the beginning, he could still grow into a top defender. After all, his talent was there.
However, after Florentino's "Zidane + Paven" policy came out, Paven was promoted to the first team as a star player.
In Real Madrid's first team, Paven's performance could not be said to be a disaster. Of course, it was difficult for him to be outstanding. However, don't forget that this was Galácticos Real Madrid. As long as Paven's performance was not good, he would be greeted with overwhelming criticism.
Some players could grow under criticism, but Paven was obviously not this type of player.
After suffering from overwhelming criticism and tremendous pressure, Paven's spirituality slowly disappeared. He became timid in defense, afraid of making mistakes. For a defender, this kind of mentality was the most fatal.
This player was not the kind of player who had a big heart!
Therefore, Li Ang specifically pointed out Paven's name. On one hand, he wanted to provoke Real Madrid to let Paven start. He was really afraid that Luxemburgo would not play Paven in this game.
On the other hand, Li Ang targeted Paven, and Paven would also become the focus of attention. In this game, Paven would be under more pressure than ever because if there was a problem with Paven, it would be a slap in the face for Real Madrid.
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In fact, as Li Ang expected, his "rude and disrespectful" words aroused the indignation of the people in Madrid.
The newspapers in Madrid became supporters of Paven almost overnight. They called for Paven to start and let Paven teach the arrogant Chinese and the Segunda División team a lesson.
Paven, who had always been criticized, seemed to have turned over a new leaf. Overnight, in the media's mouth, he became a young and promising defender with a great future. This was the face of the media. They could trample you under their feet and constantly curse you. If they needed to, they could also lift you to the clouds, just because they needed to!
Li Ang put down the newspaper and smiled proudly.
This was a report from Marca. Marca was generous with its praise for Paven, saying that this Real Madrid youth player would make Li Ang suffer a big setback. The newspaper even said that Sporting de Gijón would be beaten by Real Madrid.
Li Ang did not pay attention to those meaningless words. He was only concerned about one thing, and that was that his plan had succeeded. Paven looked like he had to start. Moreover, this center back had now been labeled as the key to testing Real Madrid's' Zidane + Paven 'policy!
Li Ang knew Paven well. This player, who had gradually disappeared and mixed in with the middle and lower La Liga teams, must be under a lot of pressure now.
He hoped that this player could be crushed under this pressure!
He thought viciously.
Was Li Ang's means despicable?
He did not think that it was normal for a manager to use all his means for the game. Psychological warfare was one of these means.
For Paven, this seemed unfair. However, there was no absolute fairness on the football field. Real Madrid's luxurious lineup was a huge monster for Sporting de Gijón. Was this fair for Sporting de Gijón?
Pavin was a Real Madrid player. No matter what the reason was for him to become the main defender of Real Madrid's First Team, he needed to bear the pressure and pressure that he might be subjected to. This was what a player in a certain position should face!
Paven was Real Madrid's loophole. As the opponent's manager, Li Ang grasped this loophole and magnified the loophole as much as possible. This was his job!
It was indisputable!
*****
May 5th.
The pre-match press conference for the 20032004 season's Copa del Rey final.
Li Ang appeared in the conference hall of Bernabéu.
At this moment, he was a little emotional.
Only Real Madrid's First Team was eligible to use this conference hall. At that time, when he was the manager of Real Madrid's under-17 A team, he had no chance to be here.
Now, more than half a year had passed. He was back in Madrid again, back in Bernabéu, and as the opponent's manager, he could appear here …
At the press conference, Li Ang became the focus.
To be exact, he became the target of the reporters' siege.
The reporters in Madrid were extremely unfriendly to him.
Real Madrid was in a bad situation this season, which made the people of Madrid very angry. Now, a manager of a Segunda División team actually came out to rub salt in Real Madrid's wound.
This made the people of Madrid feel offended.
Li Ang was now also a person who had been tested by the media. He was not nervous in the face of the aggressive people of Madrid. Even when he answered the questions, he smiled and looked so polite. However, his answers did not sound so harmonious. They were cold and sarcastic.
In this important pre-match press conference, the Real Madrid manager, Luxemburgo, who should have been the focus, was forgotten. The Sporting de Gijón manager, Li Ang, stole the limelight.
Luxemburgo was also used to big scenes. Although he was slightly unhappy, he still looked at all of this with a smile on his face.
This was the first time he saw Li Ang. Luxemburgo was surprised by Li Ang's young age.
Too young!
He heard that this person was only 28 years old. This was really … Luxemburgo shook his head. In a team now, there were many players over 30 years old. It was hard to imagine that this manager was only 28 years old.
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"Can you tell the story of how you were kicked out of Real Madrid?" asked a reporter from Marca.
This was a question filled with malice.
Li Ang glanced at the reporter. This was an old acquaintance, the reporter from Marca, Phelps. The two had a lot of old grudges.
"There's nothing to say. I just led the team to a 3-0 win over Barcelona. Then I resigned," Li Ang said calmly.
What he meant was that he had led the team to a good result. He had just won against Barcelona and then left. He was not kicked out because of poor results.
"Why did I hear that you were fired?" Phelps asked.
"My resignation letter is still in Martin. Do you want to apply to have a look?" Li Ang said coldly.
There was a difference between voluntarily resigning and being fired. Obviously, this reporter wanted to confirm the fact that Li Ang was kicked out.
Phelps was choked and wanted to continue asking.
Li Ang was impatient. Although he did not think that he was kicked out by Real Madrid and he left proudly, he knew that in the eyes of outsiders, he was kicked out by Real Madrid. This topic was obviously not a good topic. He was disgusted.
"I know what you want to do." Li Ang smiled. His smile was a little strange. "The Copa del Rey final is coming. You will know my level soon."
"Do you mean that your team can still cause trouble for Real Madrid?" Phelps said sarcastically.
"Of course not." Li Ang shook his head.
The reporter from Madrid was stunned. Then, he was happy. This guy gave in?
Humph, do you think that we will let you go if you give in? You are too naive.
Only Phelps, who had dealt with Li Ang a few times, realized that something was wrong. This bastard was not the type to give in.
"The Bernabéu is a great stadium," Li Ang said, "I will be deeply honored to pick up a championship trophy in such a stadium!"
Li Ang smiled and said calmly.
He wanted to continue adding fuel to the fire.
The third move to anger Real Madrid!
*****
The scene was in an uproar.
What did this bastard mean?
Did he think that Sporting de Gijón could snatch the championship trophy from Real Madrid?
Too arrogant!
How dare this bastard think like that?!
Does he know who he's going to face?
Did he know whose territory the Bernabéu was?
The reporter from Madrid was angry.
"Coach Li Ang, it is broad daylight. Are you dreaming?" A reporter said sarcastically. What he meant was, "Hey, wake up. Stop daydreaming."
The other reporters from Madrid also jumped up to denounce this arrogant guy.
The scene was in chaos. The host of the press conference hurriedly announced the end of the press conference.
Li Ang turned a blind eye to these sarcastic remarks and the anger of the Madrid people.
He took the initiative to reach out and shake hands with Luxemburgo.
The coach who had led the Brazilian team to win the Copa América was also a world-famous coach. Although he did not have much respect for Luxemburgo Li Ang, he still had the necessary respect for him.
Luxemburgo turned a blind eye to the young coach's outstretched hand. He snorted coldly and left.
Li Ang actually dared to say that he would beat Real Madrid, which angered this famous coach with a stronger personality.
Li Ang awkwardly withdrew his hand and stood there.
The reporters at the scene burst into laughter. They cheered for Luxemburgo's move. They wondered if they should praise the Brazilian coach that they had criticized for a season. There was no other reason. Luxemburgo's move was simply beautiful. They were very happy.
Serves him right!
Hahaha!
The reporters were very happy to see Li Ang's embarrassing scene. They were really happy to see it.
Li Ang shook his right hand and glanced at the Madrid reporter who was looking at him with a sneer.
He turned and walked straight away.
His face was extremely gloomy.
His fists were clenched tightly.
His steps were firm!
Very good, very good. Let's settle the old and new scores together!
PS: Fifth update.
I screamed at the top of my lungs, begging for votes.
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