Shortly after Wang Xiaodong was substituted, the Saints scored another goal from Kendy Jones.
The score of 2-0 was maintained until the end, and Southampton successfully qualified for the play-offs in the final stage of the league.
The moment the whistle sounded, all the saints in the stands stood up and cheered for victory.
"Huri! Huri! Huri!!!"
Although it is only sixth in the league, this season is definitely a fruitful season for Southampton.
The two "honors" of winning the League Cup and qualifying for the Premier League play-offs are enough to make fans ecstatic.
Especially the League Cup championship, which is what the Saints have been looking forward to for 30 years, and now it has finally come true.
The players are excited, the fans are excited.
As if they had won a championship, the players lifted Keegan above their heads and threw him high into the air to thank the England star for his contribution to the team throughout the season.
Jack watched with fear, fearing that one of the team members would miss and fail to catch his coach.
Wang Xiaodong on the side did not react at all. After all, there were still play-offs to be played, and it would not be too late to celebrate after winning the play-offs.
According to the British Championship schedule, all players can take a big vacation after today's game.
But the players had to stay at Staplewood to train and prepare for the next play-offs.
"Dong, why don't you look very happy?" Fernandez came over and asked.
"There's nothing to be happy about." Wang Xiaodong said with a Versailles expression. "Actually, I think the top six is not that difficult. I would be happier if I were first or second. Breaking into the top six and qualifying for the play-offs would be a blessing for me. It’s like something that will definitely happen in the future. I just have to follow the steps and it will be fine. There is no expectation or surprise at all.”
After hearing Wang Xiaodong's explanation, Fernandez suddenly looked constipated.
"Dong, I don't know how to describe it, but you have to know that our whole team is very excited to qualify for the play-offs at the last minute."
Fernandez pointed to some veteran players not far away who were about the same age as him, "Dong, for us, every season is like a gamble."
"Because we know that based on our own strength, even if we score 120 points, we may not necessarily get a good ranking, because we are the group that is 'eliminated'."
Speaking of this, Fernandez showed a sad expression.
"There are too many players like me in the world who have little ability and are not too young. They may have never won a championship in their entire lives."
"So whether it's the League Cup or the league, we cherish it very much."
"Dong, you are different."
"You are a genius on the football field. You are destined not to worry about championship trophies in your life."
"The top six in the league may be just a barely passing result for you, but for us, this is already a God-given opportunity!"
"That means there's still a chance!"
"Being able to play in the Premier League for one season before retiring, wow, what a wonderful thing it is? Just thinking about it makes my blood boil!"
Fernandez's words made Wang Xiaodong think deeply.
Perhaps it was the invitation calls from major Premier League giants during this period that made him lose his way. Now calm down and think about it, how many English Championship teams can win the League Cup?
How many players in the English Championship can win the top scorer in the League Cup?
How many young players have scored as many as 20 goals in their first season?
After thinking about this, Wang Xiaodong stopped looking at his cheering teammates in the distance and sighed: "Maybe I am really a genius!"
...
On the night of the final game, the fans spontaneously organized a large-scale collective event, in which a small number of Southampton players participated and became very drunk.
Wang Xiaodong did not attend the party, but brought Bale and Lallana to the hospital.
"Dale, take good care of yourself, we won."
After placing the fruit basket on the bedside, Wang Xiaodong sat down on the stool.
"I saw it on TV, Dong, you are so good, you actually hit 10 doorframes in one game!" Dyer on the hospital bed also looked excited, and even looked at Wang Xiaodong with a hint of admiration.
"What's that? If the old man hadn't replaced me in advance, I could have scored a few more goals!"
Lallana had a grimace on his face, he didn't want Wang Xiaodong to use his own goalpost to get such data.
"Winter, let's keep working hard in the play-offs! Haha!" Dyer said excitedly, "I'm excited just thinking about it. I'll be able to play in the Premier League after I'm discharged from the hospital... That's the Premier League, the top league in England!"
"Tch, look at your worthless look!" Wang Xiaodong had a look of contempt on his face, "Are you so happy playing in the Premier League? Don't you have any higher pursuits? What about the European war? What about the Premier League championship? What about the Europa League or Champions League championship? Don’t you want any of this?”
Hearing Wang Xiaodong's bold words, the other three young men in the ward showed different expressions.
Dyer lowered his head with a bitter look on his face; Lallana shrank his neck and looked at Wang Xiaodong with longing eyes; while Bell's face turned red with excitement and his fists were clenched tightly.
After a while, Dyer slowly sat up and said in a voice as loud as a mosquito: "Winter, the Premier League championship? That is really too far away!"
"If, I, I mean if! One day I can play in European competitions, I will be very happy."
"Whether it's the Europa League or the Champions League, anything is possible! Ha, think about it, then I will be able to let fans all over Europe see me play!"
"Tch, can't you be more ambitious? Like your brother? At least be selected for the national team!" Wang Xiaodong looked at the other party with contempt, then turned to look at the other two teammates: "Do you think so too?"
"Me?" Lallana pointed to his nose.
"If it were me, of course I'd want to play for England."
"But if it's a club competition, I think it's better to aim higher."
"Think about it, since you can play in the Europa League, why not work hard to play in the Champions League?"
"The Champions League is the top stage in Europe and even the world. I think a player must play there at least once in his life!"
Speaking of this, Lallana scratched his beard, "But for me now, I have something to talk to the coach in advance."
"My body is too thin, and the center back is not suitable for me. I think I am more qualified for some offensive organization tasks."
"So in the past two years, I want to transform first, fix my position, and then talk about competing for honors."
After Lallana finished speaking, everyone nodded.
Lallana has been playing with his brain since he joined the second team, but the coach has never focused on him and formulated a route for him suitable for his development.
Even after joining the first team, Keegan placed him in the central defender position according to his previous position.
A player like Lallana who is good at using his brain can perform well in any position.
But if he wants to deal with the top league like the Premier League, he must find a position that suits him best as soon as possible, otherwise he will be eliminated immediately even if he plays in the Premier League.
In the room, neither Wang Xiaodong nor Bale had the same troubles as Lallana.
Bell, who can play on either left wing, can be said to be versatile on the wing. Even if he is placed on the right, with his good physical fitness and skillful left and right foot skills, he can still satisfy the coach and fans.
When the three people's eyes turned to him, Bell immediately stood up, waved his fist excitedly and said, "How can a person be so unambitious?"
"If you want to do it, do your best!"
"In the future I will definitely play for the top club in Europe, win the Champions League, and win the Champions League Golden Boot!"
"I will definitely become the most powerful left winger in the world!!!"
After saying that, looking at the surprised three people in the ward, Bell suddenly blushed with embarrassment.
"Um...it's too early to say this."
"Let's finish the play-offs first and advance to the Premier League first, haha!"
...
After coming out of the hospital, Wang Xiaodong drove Bi Mawen and drove the two of them home.
"Dong, turn right ahead." Lallana in the back seat pointed to the traffic light not far away, "Just turn right and pull over and stop."
"Um."
After turning right, Wang Xiaodong picked a spot and stepped on the brakes.
"Nana, I want to ask you something."
"What's going on?" Lallana asked curiously as he was about to open the door.
"Have you thought about transferring next season?"
"Transfer?" Lallana hesitated, looked at Wang Xiaodong in the driver's seat, and seemed to understand something.
He shook his head, "Dong, I told you before in the hospital."
"My goal in the past two years is to determine my position, whether it is the English Championship or the Premier League."
"As long as I have a coach who is familiar with me and a stable starting opportunity, I won't think too much about anything else."
"Okay, I understand." Wang Xiaodong looked at the rearview mirror, "I wish you a good sleep."
"Sleep well." Lallana nodded and closed the car door from the outside.
Bell and Wang Xiaodong were the only two people left in the car.
Wang Xiaodong was familiar with the place where Bell lived and went there often, so Wang Xiaodong knew the place without Bell's guidance.
Perhaps because the topic just discussed was a bit "heavy", the two of them were silent all the way, and soon arrived downstairs at Bell's apartment.
"arrive."
There was a creak and Bimawen's wheels groaned.
Bell nodded and reached for the door handle.
"The Great Sage."
Hearing Wang Xiaodong speak, Bell's movements stopped in the air.
"Dong, if you ask me the same question, I'm sorry I can't..."
Before he finished speaking, Wang Xiaodong suddenly said: "Great Sage, come with me!"
"Walter???" Bell immediately froze on the spot.
I don't even want to talk about the transfer topic, but you actually directly said that I want to leave with you?
Why?
It’s true that I’m your “little brother”, but I’m playing well at Southampton and have no plans to leave for the time being!
"Great Sage, one person can never carry a team, don't you think?" Wang Xiaodong said silently.
"This..." Bell thought of the previous few games when Wang Xiaodong was away, and that feeling of isolation and helplessness came to his mind again.
"So, Great Sage, come with me." Wang Xiaodong's voice suddenly became extremely firm, "With your attack and my interception, as long as we are in the same team, we will be able to go anywhere in the future!"
