Time is like "early morning on a working day". If you squint for five more minutes before getting up, two hours may pass.
The flow is like a pot of boiling hot water, gradually cooling down.
London.
The assistant gently wiped the Golden Globe trophy with a dry rag.
The face is full of spring breeze.
Since winning the two personal honors of "Golden Ball" and "World Footballer", Li Kang's endorsement fees have skyrocketed again, and the life of his assistant has become more and more comfortable. Recently, he met an East German who works in London. The girl fell in love.
"There are fewer and fewer paparazzi reporters outside, and even the trash cans are not being emptied diligently."
"Li, I'm going downstairs first. I have to go out tonight. I may not be able to answer calls and respond to messages in time."
Li Kang smiled and nodded.
There is a small Christmas tree in the living room, covered with bells.
Hanging from the ceiling are strips of cherub lights that sparkle with blue light.
The TV screen is playing the Paris Saint-Germain match video.
Emery is a very pragmatic head coach.
French Ligue 1 is a bastard, the tactics deployed are extremely sophisticated, and the mercury is pouring down the ground.
In the Champions League, Heidegger Bayern fought to the death, and the long pass was thoughtless.
"Dip~"
Faint message tone.
Li Kang picked up his phone and looked at several unread messages.
Kanter sent a photo: Covent Garden, artificial snowfall, Little Black Egg and his wife hugging sweetly under the Christmas tree.
Morata expressed excitement that he became a father.
Woller retweeted a "Chicken Soup for the Soul" message asking Li Kang whether he would return to North Rhine for the New Year.
It’s winter again, and it’s Christmas again.
A few days later.
Premier League match day is here.
Li Kang and his teammates arrived at Southampton, a port city in southern England.
Southampton is often used as a backdrop for film and television productions.
In 1594, "A Midsummer Night's Dream" was premiered at the city's manor.
In 1620, the Puritans took the "Mayflower" to the New World of America.
In 1912, the luxury liner "Titanic" set sail from this city's port.
"It doesn't look like winter here."
"The grass is still green."
"Don't those squirrels hibernate?"
"Squirrels don't hibernate in the first place."
The sun sets.
As we neared our destination, our teammates communicated more frequently.
The bus slowly drove into the St. Mary's Stadium next to the harbor, where 16-year-old Bell made his first-team debut eleven years ago.
"CTV5! CTV5! Good evening, viewers."
"The live broadcast for you now is the eighteenth round of the 2017/18 Premier League season."
"Southampton vs. Chelsea at home."
"On the west bank of the Itchen River, Saints vs. Blues!"
The red and white flags fluttered in the wind at St. Mary's Stadium.
Hot flames erupted from the sidelines.
Posters of Van Dijk were shaking in the stands.
The Dutch central defender has evolved again this season, evolving from a complete body to an "ultimate body" form.
No one laughed at his "retreat" anymore.
Many wealthy clubs have offered him an olive branch, and the media praised him as "the best central defender of this era" and "will definitely break the transfer record for defenders."
Player tunnel.
Van Dyke and Li Kang shook hands and hugged.
The time they played together in Bayer Leverkusen was short, but profound.
"Li Sang, congratulations!"
Maya Yoshida looked serious and sent her blessings to the Golden Globe winner.
Cahill hugged Bertrand and Romeu.
There was not much communication with other players.
After all, the two teams had a fierce conflict when they met last season.
The cause was a flagrant foul by Marcos.
Tuchel sat in the coaching bench.
Mauricio paced back and forth in the command area.
After a while.
The referee team led the players from both sides out of the tunnel.
St. Mary's Stadium suddenly turned into a sea of red and white.
"The following introduces you to the starting lineups of both sides."
"Southampton's formation is 4-2-3-1!"
"Goalkeeper: Foster."
"Defenders: Cedric, Van Dijk, Maya Yoshida, Bertrand."
"Double defensive midfielders: Romeu, Lemina."
"Central midfielder: Tadic, Davis, Raymond."
"Forward: Gabbiadini."
"Chelsea's formation is 3-4-3!"
"Goalkeeper:"
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[Chelsea is probably going to overturn again, so hurry up! The four-front battle cannot be sustained! 】
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[The ultimate Van Dyke, guarding the land of the saints! 】
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[It is not easy to wait for a player to grow. Two years ago, Van Dijk was still a pit in the abyss that everyone was shouting about, and now he suddenly became the "World's No. 1 Guard". 】
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[Van Dijk has made visible progress every season. The defensive position requires experience. There are not so many Varanes in the world. 】
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[What’s the use of being a good defender? The Netherlands has not been eliminated in the World Cup preliminaries and will not be able to enter the 2018 World Cup! 】
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[Didn’t watch the news? Southampton said if there was a bloodbath tonight, all ticket sales would be donated to the foundation. 】
Accompanied by the referee's whistle.
The game officially begins.
Southampton possession of the ball.
“The delivery was fast-paced.”
"Mauricio is a very aggressive coach, very young and likes an open attack."
"As a player, I helped Valencia reach the Champions League finals for two consecutive seasons."
"His tactical style is completely opposite to Pierre last season."
Raymond received a pass from his teammate in the 40-meter area.
Speed up and run wildly.
After walking a few meters, before Kanter approached, the ball was given to Bertrand who was on the edge of the set.
There was a burst of cheers from the away stands.
Meeting an old friend in a foreign land.
Bertrand is a former Chelsea player who can barely be regarded as a member of the Blues' youth training. He won the Champions League with the team in 2012 and is the first player in the history of the Champions League to make his debut in the final.
"Winning the Champions League at the start. 》
"I want to eat Kanter alive!"
"Can't eat it."
"Can't get rid of it."
"The forward passing line is blocked, and I want to pass back and transfer the pressure to my teammates."
"Azpilicueta's help."
"Beautiful, successful steal!"
Kanter passed the ball to Li Kang.
Li Kang turned around and got rid of Davis and sent a long pass!
The line is very reasonable.
Easily penetrated Southampton's midfield barrier.
Hazard started smoothly.
Romeu was chasing after him. As one of the candidates for La Masia's No. 4 position, he predicted the direction of the attack, but he couldn't keep up with the speed.
"Hazard leaves Busquets' successor behind."
"Take the ball, move forward, and ride ahead!"
“The space is very open!”
"Van Dyke!"
In 2015, Van Dijk was completely abused by Hazard.
In 2016, Van Dijk could barely keep up with Hazard's pace.
In 2017, the English Super League player felt a little confused in front of the Dutch central defender.
Hazard accelerated his sprint.
Van Dijk quickly adjusted his body tendency without losing his position and retreated in small steps.
"He sealed the inside line."
"Force Hazard to the outside."
"Space compression."
"Pay attention. Van Dijk's retreat speed is getting slower and slower, and the distance between him and Hazard is getting shorter and shorter."
"I'm not robbing you, but I'm waiting for you to rush at me."
"Hazard made a beautiful sudden stop and changed direction!"
"oops!"
"It took too long and Southampton's defenders fell into position."
(End of chapter)
