In the subsequent Champions League draw ceremony, Yi Zhe then witnessed Real Madrid's draw this season. They were in the same group as the Portuguese Super League giants Sporting CP, Borussia Dortmund and the Polish giant Warsaw Legia. Of course, for Real Madrid, the group stage is not the most important. Yi Zhe only attended the ceremony and returned to Madrid that day.
However, Zidane did not arrange for him to be included in the squad for the second round of the league at home, and directly asked him to rest. Yi Zhe tried to win-
"Boss, I'm really looking forward to playing at the Bernabeu."
As a result, Zidane gave him a look that was half-smiling but full of wisdom. Yi Zhe gave up when he realized that the head coach was not dissatisfied with him. It was good to be able to rest, but he would have to rush back to the national team soon. On the FIFA International Match Day after this round of the league, , is about to usher in the top 12 Asian preliminaries of the World Cup.
The Chinese team, currently ranked third in Asia, was placed in the second pot in the top 12. Its opponents in the same group include Japan, Australia, Qatar, Yinlak and Thailand.
[Author's Note: The author's previous books were all about the real-life group when it came to this top 12 tournament. I really felt that I was not interested anymore, so this book changed to the Japanese group next door. Anyway yy Just have fun with it. 】
When Yi Zhe was still on the flight back to China, all the voices were in an uproar. Although they avoided the most difficult Yin Lang and South Korea next door, this group was clearly the gathering of the Chinese team's sufferers in the past twenty years - the second official game Japan, which has not won in ten years, Australia, which has won less and lost more in the world preliminaries, Qatar and Yin Lake, who personally kicked the Chinese team out of the first two World Cups, as for Thailand... Yi Zhe still can't figure out that famous match. How on earth was the misfortune manipulated?
On the surface, it seems that it is still difficult for the Chinese team to grab the top two and qualify directly. If you are not careful, you may even lose the qualification to play in the play-offs for the third place in the group. When it comes to the World Cup preliminaries, this matter has been missed in the past. He has never missed the chance to play in the national football team.
But things are different now. Public opinion has been significantly divided into two groups before the war started. In the last section of the self-media, the big v of Zhongke called on the fans to calm down. After all, the World Cup regulars such as Japan and Australia have far less experience in the World Cup preliminaries than the Chinese team. It can be compared, not to mention the away games of Yinlak and Qatar's West Asian Devils, but more determined voices soon gained an overwhelming advantage.
"It's time to vent your anger!"
"This group is so sour! It's time to settle things. Sooner or later, you will have to pay back!"
"Isn't the big deal just losing? You've already lost and you're still afraid of losing?!"
The public opinion outside has almost reached the point of shouting slogans and getting excited. At this time, Yi Zhe has just joined the national team. After a short joint training, he will prepare to leave for the away game. The first away game will challenge the Yinlak team.
In front of the reporters' cameras, Yi Zhe faced the pressure from the outside world with a smile: "I know very well what the World Cup qualifiers represent. When I was a fan myself, I felt the same way as everyone else. Everyone is depressed, and we will work hard to make everyone feel proud! "
Yi Zhe clenched his fist, and the reporters immediately felt the power of this fist. Although there was no swearing-in ceremony for the top 12 tournament, determination was often revealed through these small points.
However, some media were still not very reassured and asked: "Yi Zhe, do you players in Europe have this kind of confidence?"
Yi Zhe smiled and waved, and Sun Ke was the first to run over.
"I haven't played against Dake yet, but I can see that his strength has improved a lot, Dake, in a word."
"Ah? Oh!" Sun Ke faced the camera and said loudly, "Don't worry, everyone, we will definitely go in this time!"
Yi Zhe was speechless at that time. Sure enough, everyone who dared to fight hard on the court was a bit of a fool!
However, not long after, Zhang Xizhe and Zhang Yuning also ran over and revealed their heads behind Yi Zhe.
"We must go in!"
"Just do it!"
This courtside photo of the Chinese team’s four overseas players quickly became a hot search topic on all portals. There is no better shot in the arm than this.
And during this national team training camp, Yi Zhe received a shocking news from the national team coaching staff.
"Yi, you can join our coaching staff from now on."
Perrin and the Football Association leader in charge of the national team came to talk to Yi Zhe.
Yi Zhe's mouth opened slightly, showing extreme surprise. It was not that he was afraid that he would not do well, but that he did not have a professional coaching qualification certificate. How could he work without a certificate?
"What, Yi Zhe, do you have any concerns? Don't worry, you will not be short of the salary and bonuses that a member of the coaching staff should have. We can sign the contract now. We will not give you your new role either. Outside, it’s just a role within the national team.”
Yi Zhe realized that he seemed to have no choice but to agree.
Peilan looked at him and nodded, smiling and said: "That's right, Yi, we need your advice. Now everyone knows what you did in the Asian Cup. It's no longer a secret."
"That's right, Director Yi is famous for his talent!" The leader also patted Yi Zhe on the shoulder and echoed.
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Due to the domestic situation, the home court for the past ten years has been in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, and the official match time of the AFC is actually scheduled to kick off at 7:30 BJ time, and the local match time is 3:30 pm.
The national team was very annoyed. It was September at the turn of summer and autumn, and the temperature on the match day was 33 degrees.
"Yi, I want to hear your opinion on this damn weather!"
Perrin was quite annoyed. He obviously didn't understand the West Asians' bottom line of doing whatever it takes to win.
Yi Zhe knew better, but he confidently expressed his suggestion: "We don't need to pursue the scene, as long as the result is enough, sir."
Perrin frowned slightly. He could understand what Yi Zhe meant, and he also knew the situation of most of the local international players in the team. It was simply impossible to play a fast-paced offensive and defensive game in such a high temperature and high humidity climate. But this was the top 12, which made it difficult for him to make up his mind.
"Yi, maybe it will be risky, this is a game where we have to get three points, there is no other choice."
Yi Zhe smiled and nodded: "I understand, sir. I will try my best!"
Yi Zhe's words are full of irresistible firmness. As for Yin Lak, except for full-back Ali Adnan, who plays for Udinese in Serie A, there are really few people who can make him take notice. Including forward Mohammed Younis, who was reminded by domestic media that the national team needs to be highly vigilant.
ps: Today’s World Cup predictions:
Serbia beats Cameroon
South Korea draws with Ghana
Brazil beats Switzerland
Portugal beats Uruguay
This year I am the reverse light, and I feel like I have been playing the same ball for fifteen years...
