Sports God

Chapter 172
How difficult is it to select eleven football players from 14 billion people?
Over the years, netizens have contributed many jokes.

For example: choose eleven death row prisoners.

For example: selection from the army.

Another example: the masters are among the folks, and those who know martial arts are chosen.

In fact, these nonsense situations have already been explored by predecessors.

During World War II, Italy once sent a football team that adhered to the will of the leader and "will be shot if you don't win the game and return home".

In the early days of China, some fierce players were selected from the army to play football, and the marshal personally took care of sports.

However, the facts have proved that this is a dead end.

As for the folks, those who have not received professional football training since they were young can never imagine what a player who is an all-powerful player in the amateur field will be kicked in the professional field.

This line of work is to practice boy skills.

at the same time……

The population of 14 billion is just an overly broad concept.

Strictly speaking, the number of domestic registered players is only 5.

Among them, many retired ones have to be excluded.

Combined, the Chinese Super League and the Chinese Premier League can accommodate a total of about 1000 players.

and so……

In fact, eleven out of 1000 people are selected.

With substitutes, 23.

Almost one in fifty.

Ok.

At least, it is much less difficult than the civil servant test.

Coupled with the hard age conditions set by Chu Chao, there are fewer and fewer people who can be screened.

……

Beijing.

Football Association Headquarters.

Li Da's office.

In this office, a dedicated office space has been opened up for Chu Chao, and only one more computer and one water cup are added.

However, this already means some kind of extraordinary preferential treatment.

Thousands of eyes gathered in one body.

To be honest, Chu Chao himself felt that such treatment was outrageous.

There are two reasons.

One is his current achievements in international football.

Second, it originated from a phone call.

When he was in Dortmund before, Lu Man once told himself that there was an elder in the family who began to "comprehensively" take charge of the sports field.

Chu Chao didn't know exactly what happened behind the scene.

But I, confused, just sat in this position.

The national football players, including the candidates for the head coach, are all lined up like girls in a night game, and you are free to choose.

It has been 24 hours since I posted that Weibo.

Chu Chao has already received nearly a hundred applications.

However, Zhang Yuning had already called himself, gritted his teeth and agreed to the request not to go home for training during the Chinese New Year.

Add Li Hao, Ye Lijiang, four people.

Current task completion progress: 4/11.

is it hard?

Perhaps, it's not that difficult.

Under the mobilization of resources across the country, there is really no shortage of people, but they need to be screened, arranged, and combined.

The cell phone rang suddenly and quickly.

Another call came in.

Chu Chao took a look, it was an unfamiliar number.

connected.

"Hello, is this Chu Chao? I'm Wu Lei."

Wu Lei himself called, with a polite and humble voice.

The 32-year-old striker is the local top scorer in the Chinese Super League, a three-time domestic Golden Globe winner, and was once the only seedling abroad.

In fact, in all fairness, Chu Chao admired his courage.

In the era of domestic gold dollar football, Wu Lei could have come here comfortably with a high salary, money and honor.

But he wants to go forward indomitably and go overseas to work hard. He would rather be a phoenix tail than a chicken head.

This is the real pro.

And this character is also worthy of admiration.

It can be regarded as an example of the self-discipline alliance, with a happy family, no smoking, no drinking, no clubbing, no luxury cars, and daily donations to the youth training club.

No matter how you look at it, it is actually a role model.

but……

"Brother Lei, hello."

Chu Chao spoke in a calm tone, and after a few words of politeness, he cut to the point: "The age line is absolutely impossible to loosen. My idea of ​​team formation is a high-intensity run of more than 2000 meters in the whole field. Extremely fast counterattack speed, sorry, there is really no place for you."

"However, if you are willing, I would like to invite you to help me as a physical coach."

Chu Chao gave him face.

But not much is given.

32 years old, I really can't run anymore.

Even Messi, at this age, can't run.

Chu Chao originally thought that after hearing this, Wu Lei would give up.

However, on the other end of the phone, to Chu Chao's surprise, Wu Lei agreed to the words.

"Okay, I'm fine."

"It's an honor to be able to contribute to the team."

This……

This is true love, right?

Inexplicably, Chu Chao felt a warm current in his heart.

After hanging up the phone and taking a sip of water, Chu Chao calmed down and continued to look at all the registration forms.

Quickly put some players and make key marks.

at the same time……

It also refers to a list of key young players in domestic football.

This list is a list of potential players officially appointed by the Football Association, most of whom are young players who play in the Super League.

Many of them, Chu Chao is also impressed.

Look over one by one:
Liu Ruofan, nicknamed Liu Ruma, was born in Genbao Football Training Base, and has been scoring goals in various youth competitions since he was a child.Now playing for the Shenhua team, the functional striker.This is Wu Lei's younger brother.

……

Hu Jinghang, a striker, also came from the Genbao Football Training Base. He was the best rookie in the Chinese Super League in the 17th season and the FA Cup champion in the 19th season.

……

Duan Liuyu, midfielder, National Olympic U23 player, was born in Luneng Brazil Sports Center, and was once hailed as Hao Junmin's successor.In the Olympic team, it belongs to the core of offense. In the midfield position, it has a wide field of vision and strong pass penetration, which is relatively rare.

……

Jiang Shenglong, defender, born in Genbao football training base, Shenhua first team, with excellent foot skills and physical confrontation, 193 in height, has an advantage in header.

……

Tao Qianglong has first-class breakthrough ability, good organization and shooting. He is not tall, but his foot is very stable and his position is very flexible. He can play forward, attacking midfielder, shadow forward, and winger.

……

Huang Zichang: A striker with extremely delicate skills. He was once the best rookie in the Chinese Super League, won the Golden Boy Award, and also won the Chinese Super League championship with the team.

……

Zhu Chenjie: Defender, still born in Genbao football, winner of the Golden Boy Award, the first post-00 player selected for the national team. He is physically strong and has obvious advantages in strength. He is very good at pressing close to the body and can advance forward at high speed.

……

Genbao football supports half of the country.

This is really not a lie.

Who said youth training has no future?
There are still people who can do it well.

However, in terms of absolute quantity, it is too rare.

On the last list, Chu Chao frowned slightly when he saw a name, Wei Shihao.

this person……

Advantages and disadvantages are equally prominent.

Wei Zeng is a talented player, known as the Chinese Ronaldo. He is independent with the ball and dares to lead.

Personality...

He was born in the Luneng youth training. Luneng has worked hard for eight years. Because of his age, he has not signed a contract. However, before he is an adult, he can sign a contract immediately. Big grievance.

Luneng's youth training coach cried afterwards, and the two sides once sued the international court. However, considering the future of the young players, Luneng finally settled down.

This... is really one of the epitome of domestic football chaos.

There have been talented players over the years.

Actually it never broke.

However, it is always due to various reasons, personal character, money issues, ethos issues... In short, most of the energy is not put on football.

As for the national team...

Chu Chao dug out the current squad of the national team.

All kinds of seniority, regions, and factions are also everywhere.

It can be seen from the surface data.

The average age is almost over 30 years old.

His physical fitness is not good, and the average age is still so high. If he can play well, there will be ghosts.

It's not that Chu Chao looks down on veterans, nor does he discriminate against age. It's just that sports have objective laws.

Really young.

Unless, it is the kind of veteran whose strength is obviously several grades higher.

But in China, is there currently?

Obviously not.

Thinking of this, Chu Chao continued to look at the basic information of these players, and couldn't help complaining for a while.

Judging from the technical information alone, all of them... are like fucking kings.

But why is the result not good?

Chu Chao really didn't understand.

Can't figure it out.

So I dug out their videos one by one and watched them again and again.

There is a famous saying in the football world-if you just look at the highlights, every player is a player at the king level.

Judging from the collection, the performance is indeed quite good.

At least Chu Chao couldn't see that there was anything special about pulling his hips.

but……

Why can't the game work?
It's like a metaphysical question.

……

Squeak.

The office door was slowly pushed open.

Li Da walked in with brisk steps.

Seeing Chu Chao, he greeted him with a smile, walked towards him, and stood behind him.

"how do you feel?"

Chu Chao looked back at him, and couldn't help but smile wryly: "I feel like I dug a big hole for myself, and I jumped in on my own initiative, and I'm going to do it myself, and bury myself."

Li Da let out a hearty laugh.

"It's not like taking the burden off your shoulders, you chose it yourself, young man."

Of course he knew that Chu Chao was just complaining.

I thought about it.

Chu Chao asked a core question: "So, most of the time, I always choose foreign commanders, because...foreign monks can recite scriptures?"

Football is, after all, an eleven-man game.

If you want to do good things, you must first get people.

The smile on Li Da's face froze, and he said seriously: "It's about it. One is high level, and the other is shallow foundation. I hope it can bring a new wind."

"Thirdly, there is actually path dependence. After all, the only time he made it to the World Cup finals was due to Milu."

Chu Chao nodded.

After thinking about it, he asked again, "Are you under any pressure now?"

Li Da smiled wryly again.

"My mobile phone is about to explode, but don't worry, I will leave it to you for the matters on the field, and I will be responsible for the matters outside the field."

"You bet your career in China, why not I bet my future?"

"It's all up to you."

Of course, most of these words are also beautiful words.

If Chu Chao's matter is not done, he will go to Europe to play football at worst.

And he, if he doesn't succeed, he will change his position at worst.

Anyway, everyone's bottom line is low enough.

No very Tailai.

No to the extreme, a little progress, that is Tai.

"Okay, I get it."

"Then... a complete youth storm, right?"

"Old Li, when I played the Asian Cup in March, it happened to be my birthday. This was the biggest challenge I faced in the 18 years of my life. But it was really cool."

Li Da patted Chu Chao on the shoulder and laughed.

"History is made by young people."

"Whether it's sealing the wolf and living in Xuxu, or the revolutionary war."

"Just rush forward recklessly, maybe you can really beat the old master to death."

Chu Chao's core idea of ​​team building, he also chatted with several celebrities.

It's a relatively new idea.

Abandon the existing system completely.

What kind of coffee position, brand name, fame, credit...all are not within the scope of consideration.

It was Chu Chao who posted those core conditions on Weibo.

can run!

Dare to fight!

young!

Hunger for victory, hunger for glory.

……

three days later.

work body.

After repeated consideration, Chu Chao has already selected the list of 40 people.

This can be said to be the essence of all professional players under the age of 25 in domestic football.

Among them, the youngest is 17 years old.

The oldest, Zhang Yuning, is 26 years old.

Really immature.

40 people stood in four full rows in the middle circle of the court.

Behind Chu Chao came Wu Lei, Li Da, and the current national football coaching staff.

This picture...

Li Hao stood in the crowd, licked his lips, his eyes sparkled brightly.

Handsome!
So fucking handsome!
Handsome exploded.

"Let's not talk about the extra words, let's get straight to the point. The next month will be a devil training rhythm. As long as you can't practice to death, practice to death."

"There are only 26 people on the big list, why are forty people recruited? It's the reserved places for elimination."

"This time in the Asian Cup, I will lead the team."

"Goal, Asian Cup champion!"

"After I finished speaking, if you have any opinions, you can leave the team directly now."

Chu Chao said in a stern tone, his face was also serious, without the slightest smile, he looked like the king of Hades.

Naturally, no one objected.

The biggest head of the Football Association is standing behind Chu Chao!
Don't want to hang out?

"Okay, then... let's go!"

Chu Chao glanced around, but no one responded, so he waved his hand and started the way.

The destination, the Northern Training Base of the Football Association, is located in Bincheng.

There is a 50 yuan competition venue and various facilities, all of which are the most advanced.

on the airplane.

Chu Chao had already ordered people to confiscate all the players' mobile phones.

Moreover, extremely strict, even perverted training rules were promulgated.

First: Do not go out.

Second: Without permission, you are not allowed to play mobile phones, computers, and other entertainment facilities.

Third: All training intensity must keep up. If you can't complete it for three consecutive days, you will be eliminated directly.

Fourth: Abstinence.

fifth:……

All the rules add up, almost... jail time.

There is no freedom at all.

Almost militarized management.

The benefits of the young general are also reflected here.

If this is really a "big-name player" in China, such a condition will definitely not be accepted.

Who is crazy to play this kind of self-abuse retreat with you?
However, for the current teenager, although there are some distress, it is still acceptable.

During the flight...

Chu Chao and Li Hao sat next to each other.

The young man leaned close to Chu Chao's ear, and said with a soft smile, "Brother, you... are the King of Thunder and Lightning in the football world."

"It's like quitting an addiction."

"To be honest, I'm a little apprehensive."

Chu Chao rolled his eyes at him: "Then you go?"

……

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(End of this chapter)