football spell system

Chapter 1225 Desire for Power, Team First

The whistle sounded at the end of the first half, and the Depor players left the field amidst the cheers of the fans. They held their heads high and waved to thank the fans who were playing with the team in the stands.

But the home team players and fans seemed listless and in a bad mood.

In the locker room, the tall central defender Ballesteros first stood up and reviewed: "I'm sorry, coach, I just conceded the ball twice because I failed to guard Wu Lei and Irving. Those two boys are too fast..."

And Baquero on the side also stood up: "I failed to guard Riquelme, but I still gave him a chance to pass the ball. I was also at fault."

Caparros waved his hand and motioned them to sit down: "Guys, I told you before the game that Depco is difficult to deal with. I believe you are still very unconvinced if you don't say it. 'It's just a newly promoted horse. What's difficult to deal with? It must be that the head coach is more superstitious about his predecessor!'"

"I guess some of you think so in your heart, but let me tell you, this Deportivo team is really strong! Yun Sheng is not an arrogant person, if he dared to say the goal of the double championship at the beginning of the season, he must be sure! Do you think this young coach who can win several championships every year is just a boastful person?"

"You have also seen this game, the opponent is very strong. Ballesteros, Baquero, including all of you, you have done a good job. You even defended Riquelme, which is very good. But you also saw that even without Riquelme, Depor is still organized in the midfield and can still score goals!"

"In the second half of the game, I don't want to talk about the technical arrangements. I just ask you one thing - treat Depor as a team of the same level as Barcelona and Real Madrid! Pay 120% attention!"

The atmosphere in the locker room of the home team was serious and depressing, but the locker room of the visiting team was full of laughter.

Looking at the players, Yun Sheng smiled: "Guys, I think I may have to adapt to this way of working in the future—every time at halftime, I have to think about the words of praise in advance and figure out how to praise you more appropriately. For you, I decided to enroll myself in a literature class."

The players roared with laughter, and the laughter even spread outside the player tunnel.

Yun Sheng pointed to the tactical board: "In the first half, you did a good job. Taking advantage of the opponent's paralyzed psychology, you scored two goals in a row and took the lead. We played better in the second half. I only ask you to guard against arrogance and impetuosity, and continue to play football in a down-to-earth manner. Don't be careless."

The halftime break is over and the players run onto the field.

Yun Sheng stopped Riquelme who was the last one to go out.

"Boss, what's the matter?"

"Romy, you performed really well in the first half!"

Riquelme smiled: "Boss, you really should enroll in a literature cram school. I had no assists or goals in the first half. Why are you praising me? You should praise your Chinese compatriots more. They were the players who performed the best in the first half."

Yun Sheng shook his head: "Romy, although you didn't record assists and goals in the first half, I have a higher opinion of you."

"How do you say that?"

"Well, I'll just say it straight, because you let go so generously and completely. When you were in trouble, you decisively gave up the ball. This is the key to the team's two-goal lead."

Hearing this, Riquelme smiled: "Boss, I like to talk to people like you. It's good to be straightforward. You are right. No matter which team I was in, I had a strong desire to control. I hope to make myself the absolute master. Whether it is the rhythm of the midfield, or the direction and timing of the ball, I should be in control."

"But it's different now. I have reached the end of my career, and I have already passed the time for fame and fortune. For me now, the desire for power is not so strong. I returned to La Liga this time to prove that I am still a top star. To prove this, it is not proved by the 'best foreign player in the league', or the number of goals and assists."

"The most correct way to be recognized by everyone is to fully integrate into the team and go all out to help the team win and win the championship! In this way, people will remember that Riquelme, the core midfielder of this championship team, is still a top star!"

Looking at Riquelme with firm eyes, Yun Sheng didn't know what to say for a moment. He paused for a moment, and then said with great emotion: "It's really lucky for Deco to have you. It's my honor to be able to coach a player like you."

Riquelme smiled: "Boss, let's stop chatting. After a while, the game is about to start. I guess you don't want to lose one player."

After speaking, Riquelme walked out without waiting for Yun Sheng to reply.

Yun Sheng's voice came from behind: "Romy, if you are interested in taking full control of the team, then I suggest that you become the head coach after you retire. It's a great feeling!"

"Okay, but let's wait until I win the double this season, and then I will win a Champions League trophy in the next few years, hahahaha!"

Riquelme didn't look back, his hearty laughter echoed in the player tunnel.

The game continued in the second half, and Levante's state improved significantly.

Although Depor beat Malaga 5-2 in the first game, they still did not get the attention of Levante players, so Depor was able to lead with two goals so smoothly in this game.

Now the Levante players have shown all their concentration, and the Depor players are also struggling.

The 10 minutes from the start of the second half is still Navas' performance time.

He made high and low blocks, and his several consecutive saves won applause from the fans of the visiting team in the stands, and also made the coaching staff of Deportivo on the sidelines terrified.

About 70 minutes into the game, in order to equalize the score as soon as possible, Levante has used up three substitutions.

Their offensive has become more and more fierce, and the test of Navas has become more and more sufficient.

On the Deportivo side, Yunsheng also made adjustments. Wu Lei, who was active in this game, was replaced. He couldn't run anymore. Yunsheng replaced the young fast forward Oliveira, allowing him to continue to attack Levante's defense.

In the midfield, Yunsheng once again deployed a double midfielder formation. Pogba, who performed well in this game, was replaced, and Gattuso came on. He continued to form a double midfielder with Cai Huikang to strengthen defense, protect Riquelme, and help him create opportunities.

In the 85th minute of the game, Riquelme made a long pass and found Owen.

With the last of his strength, Owen accelerated past the Levante defense line, pushed the ball into the far corner of the penalty area, and the ball passed between the legs of the old Uruguayan goalkeeper Munuya.

3 to 0!Deportivo scored another goal and completely sealed the victory!

(End of this chapter)