World Cup of Great Powers

Chapter 39 Toulon Cup

In this way, after bringing Han Tao back from the frontier, Zeng Zheng temporarily left him in Huayuankou Youth Training Base.

With Han Tao's ability, it is more than enough to coach these elementary school students.

Among the remaining Jianlibao students, all the members from the army, Zeng Zheng did not exert their strength.

Although the players have a good relationship with Zeng Zheng, the family also greeted Zeng Zheng with a smile.

But Zeng Zheng couldn't describe to them that this kind of semi-military team was doomed to decline in the future. Under the support of the idea of ​​seeking a half-job, these students naturally failed to negotiate.

But Zeng Zheng was not discouraged.

After getting in touch with other local sports teams, most of them didn't have that close relationship with the local clubs, or because of the face of Zeng Zhenghe and his red envelopes, they finally chose to let them go.

In this way, the relationship between Zhang Xiaorui, Shangyi (Tianjin), Hao Wei (Shandong), Wang Wenhua (Hubei), Liu Lin, Zheng Bin (Wuhan), Ma Yongkang (Qingdao), and Tao Wei (Beijing) has also been transferred to Zeng Zhengming. Down.

Together with Sun Zhi, Li Weifeng, Li Jinyu, Li Tie, Yao Li and Liu Yunfei dug from Tianjin, Zeng Zheng could barely make up a team with three substitutes.

Counting the "teaching assistant" Han Tao, Jianlibao has 29 students studying abroad successively, and 14 of them were acquired by Zeng Zheng.

Witnessing one contract after another being deposited in the bank safe by himself, Zeng Zheng's self-confidence gradually swelled.

The team is basically formed, and the rest is to add corners and repairs.

For example, spend some money, hire foreign aid, teaching assistants and so on.

There is a foreigner on the sidelines, and this team is "grade" at first glance!
Time hastened into April, and Jianlibao was about to finish his studies and return to China in less than a month.

The return of this team has touched the hearts of countless fans.

The fans don't know whether the players will go or stay, and where they will go.

But as long as this team is still established, fans hope that it can bring more surprises.

For example, champion.

On this day, Zeng Zheng was selecting suitable foreign aid from a large pile of materials, when the bell of the mobile phone rang.

"Hello, who is it?"

"Xiao Zeng, is that you?" A long-lost and familiar voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Coach Zhu?"

Zhu Guanghu, that's Zeng Zheng's immediate boss!

"Xiao Zeng, you are really a big name as the head coach of the national team! You have led two games and gave me half a year's absence!"

"Hey, Coach Zhu, don't say that! This Jianlibao has entered the palace for the third time, and the conditions are not as hard as the first time. It is useless for me to follow!"

Jianlibao went to Brazil for the first time, and what he experienced was really Brazilian grassroots football.

Not to mention the remoteness of Mount Jujtiba, there is not even a decent football field.

Players not only have to train, but also do some odd jobs to improve food when they have nothing to do, which can be said to be nothing.

After several years of development.

Under the leadership of Zeng Zheng, Jianlibao not only became famous in Brazil, but also participated in all the amateur cups that could be participated, and won many unknown champions.

Because of the outstanding performance, I went to Brazil for the third time. The whole team was stationed in the dormitory next to the Grukiba Athletic Club, where I could experience the atmosphere of Brazil's domestic high-level league at any time.

Coupled with the systematic logistics support and the training methods that the players have long been familiar with, it makes little difference whether Zeng Zheng is present or not.

But obviously, Zhu Guanghu didn't intend to let Zeng Zheng go.

"You really know how to talk! You pat your ass and leave. These energetic young men are like wild horses that have run wild. They make trouble for me all day long. I almost lose my hair just to wipe their ass. Yes. Tell me, what are you going to do!"

"Hey, Coach Zhu, don't make arrangements for me. If you are in Brazil, who would dare to attack me?"

No wonder Zeng Zheng said that.

Although Zhu Guanghu is nominally the coach of Jianlibao Zhu.

But everyone has been together for a long time, and the players' skills, tactics, and formations are basically all from Zeng Zheng's hands.

Zhu Guanghu gradually retreated from the head coach to the second line and became the team leader, more often in charge of discipline and overall control.

Maybe those Jianlibao boys were fine and could joke with Zeng Zheng, but when they saw Zhu Guanghu with his big mouth curled up, they were all too frightened to say anything.

It's like a naughty student meeting the head teacher.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Zhu Guanghu got into the topic.

"Xiao Zeng, how are you doing with your own affairs?"

"It's done!"

Zeng Zheng did not hide this matter from Zhu Guanghu.

For Zhu Guanghu, he also doesn't want to see the team that has worked so hard for 4 or 5 years return to China and disband.

"Almost half of the establishment can be retained."

"Yo! Half? You're fine, kid! I thought you could get six or seven to be the limit, but I didn't expect it to be half!" Zhu Guanghu's voice was also full of joy.

Half, but it can't be called "kindling", it can be called "organization".

"What about the team? Have you figured out the name? Where is the home court?"

"I'm still looking at this." Zeng Zheng said honestly, "I plan to buy a ready-made shell at the end of the year, and then put it together and it's over. As for the home court and venue, I really have no money, so I can only go. Look step by step to see if there is a suitable boss to invest in."

"Hey, it's really hard for you. Running a club is not something ordinary people can afford. You say you, can't you be a good coach? You have to do so many fancy things."

After Zhu Guanghu complained to Zeng Zheng for a few words, he said seriously: "Jianli BMW will return to China soon, but it will not be disbanded immediately after returning to China. After all, this year AA and B have started. And don't let them sit idle."

"Remember the Cup of Toulon I told you about?"

"Zhu Xie communicated with me, and said that they would not send Guoqing, and gave this spot to Jianlibao."

"Xiao Zeng, I heard that Europe also cares about the Toulon Cup. You can't let the leaders down!"

"It's also a good opportunity to let these boys get in touch with the atmosphere of the World Cup in advance."

Cup of Toulon?
Zeng Zheng was taken aback for a moment, then recalled.

The Toulon Cup in France has been held every year since the second session in 1974, and most of the participants are players between the ages of 21-22.

The Toulon Cup has always been highly valued by FIFA and UEFA.

Countless history has proved that the players participating in the "Toulon Cup" are candidates for the future national teams of each participating country.

The Toulon Cup has become a cradle for cultivating international stars.

Not only that, the Toulon Cup is also one of the channels for talent exchanges between countries.

Every year, a large number of scouts go to the Toulon Cup to select potential new stars, and then recommend them to suitable places, including many of the top five European league giants.

For national teams, the Toulon Cup can be regarded as a "free" window to understand world football and strengthen exchanges.

Competing with other players of the same age in the world at the youth stage can deeply understand each other's strengths and weaknesses.

Some people even say that the result of the Toulon Cup will determine the performance of the national team for the next ten years.

Of course, this sentence is an exaggeration.

But you can see the whole picture at a glance. It is still necessary to test the strength of a national youth team through the Toulon Cup.

Historically, Guozihao has participated in the Toulon Cup three times and achieved sixth, seventh and eighth results respectively.

It has been 15 years since the last time I participated in the Toulon Cup.

This time Guozihao received the invitation of the Toulon Cup again, which also proves from another aspect that Jianlibao, who is in this age group, still has a bit of reputation in international football.

This time, Zhuxie made Guoqing give way to Jianlibao, also wanting to see what level this team is currently.

"Coach Zhu, do you have any requirements for bamboo shoes this time?"

"I didn't mention the request. But what's the matter, you have to qualify from the group, right?"

"The team has qualified." Zeng Zheng nodded.

Getting out is still a good job.

Seemingly hearing the "hesitation" in Zeng Zheng's words, Zhu Guanghu comforted him:

"Xiao Zeng, don't put too much pressure on yourself."

"It also happens to take this opportunity to let those boys who refuse to accept anyone every day know what it means to have someone outside the sky and someone in the world."

"In order not to make them feel that after playing in Brazil for a few years, they will be invincible."

"It's better to let them stumble"

Fumbled in the Toulon Cup?
Zeng Zheng pouted.

Fans don't know the true depth of the Toulon Cup.

If I stumbled in the Toulon Cup, the fans would have to pick my skin off!
(End of this chapter)