The Ball at Your Feet

"Coach, I want you to figure it out first, why am I angry! If you are really dizzy, or if you are not capable, I will not be angry if you do something wrong, but why do you do this? Is it really a tactical consideration? Ask yourself, is there really no other reason? There are so many people in the frontcourt. I didn’t make any mistakes and you just replaced me. Isn’t it because I have a good temper? Stephen is the captain and Louis is the veteran. If you replace them , They may be upset, so they replace me. Anyway, I have a good temper, and I won’t say anything if I’m replaced! Then if the game wins, you will naturally lead you properly, change players, and be a celebrity. If I lose, I won’t have too many complaints, right?” Zhao Yaning rarely quarreled with Benitez. This incident triggered his hidden anger, “So you replaced it. I, because I won’t quarrel with you after the game, and I won’t have any aggressive actions. Even now, you feel that even if you apologize, even if it’s over, I’ll still be obedient in the future, right? Coach, you have to understand , I got angry, not because I was replaced, nor because I lost the ball, but because you didn’t respect me."

Zhao Yaning said everything he wanted to say like a vent, which also made Benitez blush. Although he replaced Zhao Yaning, he thought it was more out of tactical considerations, but indeed, he felt that Zhao Yaning would unconditionally obey his tactical arrangements. He did ignore Zhao Yaning's feelings. He always believed that Zhao Yaning would be infinitely obedient.

"I didn't do it on purpose."

"It's so terrible. After you did this, you didn't even realize it. I am not your pawn. You are not drawing on the tactical board. I don't know if the theory of keeping a distance from the players is right. What you know is that you treat me like an object and let me use enough tactical execution power when I need it. When it's useless, I just change it off the court. No one can accept this approach." Zhao Yaning Continue to say, "Your tactics class is always about what each of us should do. When you do it well, you will not encourage it, but when you do it badly, you will never stop. Tell me how to do it properly. I seem to be a tool in your hands, and in this game, I went from a tool to a waste product. I don’t care about money, I don’t care about reputation, those things don’t matter, but you I can’t even deprive me of my role on the court. If I become a waste product, what is the point of my existence? Such a thing is the only thing I cannot bear."

"But, that's a tactical need..."

"This is another reason why I say you don't respect us. Almost all the players want to fight against their opponents, attack, and then win! Even if we lose, we admit it! But what is your choice? Once again, I chose the conservative thought of supremacy. At the most critical moment of the game, I adjusted to the triple midfielder mode to play. You never thought about what we think, even if we had an opinion with you once. After the fight, you still didn’t notice our thoughts.” Zhao Yaning breathed a sigh of relief, “In your opinion, we are just a bunch of your puppets, right? How we think is not important, how we want to play is not important, we just You should play football according to your thinking, no opinion is allowed!"

"I never thought of it like this."

"What's that? Soldier? Subordinate? Anyway, we have to do what you say, no complaints, no comments, no quarrels, right? How different is this approach from puppets?" Zhao Yaning stared at him. He said, "Now I have quarreled with you, and, as I said, I will not bow my head easily. What are you going to do? Let me substitute, or just sell me? Anyway, I have prepared for the worst. , I am waiting for your answer."

"I never thought that your opinion of me was so big." Benitez whispered, Zhao Yaning's temper has always been too good, making him think that Zhao Yaning would never get angry, he Never thought that Zhao Yaning would be so angry one day. No matter how mild-tempered people, they all have their own bottom line, and Zhao Yaning's bottom line is obviously that he has been given enough attention on the pitch. He can tolerate everything else, but he can't tolerate football alone.

"I have never disrespect your ideas, but my approach is obviously to do so, I'm sorry, I did make a mistake." After a long time, Benitez spoke.

Zhao Yaning didn't say a word, just listening to him.

"Speaking is worthless. No matter how much I say, I think you will not forgive me easily. But I just hope that you can give me a chance to correct me, and if you insist on not forgiving me ," Benitez gritted his teeth, "Then, please don't propose a transfer. If you really hate me, I resign and you stay, okay?"

"If you quit, why do you care if I stay?"

"The tactical system of this team was created by me, the personnel were introduced by me, and the playing ideas were all arranged by me. I hope he can be retained, be maintained, and continue to play his role on the court. It works. Even if I leave and replace it with a coach with a brain, this lineup can still exert its power. But if you leave, you will tear down this lineup. If you want to replenish it to perfection, it will cost a lot. I have a lot of strength. It’s better for me to go instead of you. If one of us must go, it’s better for Liverpool to leave.”

Zhao Yaning looked at him, and only spoke for a while, "You said you will use performance to speak, then, let me see your performance before speaking."——

"I have to admit that in the Champions League semi-finals, I made a very serious mistake. I should not replace Zhao Yaning. This substitution is the most fundamental reason for our failure. My role and status to him I have always taken too much contempt. This is my mistake. For this, I must solemnly apologize to him."

In front of the media camera, Benitez was talking word by word, and at this time, Zhao Yaning was sitting next to the team chairman, watching this video, without saying a word.

This is what Benitez calls sincerity of apology, right? Not many people apologize to players in front of the media. In this way, he told everyone who is the most important person in this team. Zhao Yaning can imagine how the media would evaluate his approach after doing this, cynicism, acrimony, and various insults. He was able to do so, it really showed his sincerity.

And this incident has reached this stage, and it finally alarmed the team's chairman Morse.

Mr. Morse kept talking after the film was over, "Joy, do you want to watch anything else? Regarding the media's cynicism against Benitez? Or the media's attitude towards him and his attitude towards players. Question? Or is it the media..."

"Means nothing."

"It's actually quite interesting. For example, this paragraph:'The coach Benitez's cruel and ruthless behavior towards the players has finally paid off. He ruined his team's best chance and turned Zhao Yaning and him over. Besides Zhao Yaning, Gerrard, Alonso and others have also said that Benitez never showed any concern for them after a game or training. Such a situation makes Benitez. His situation can be described as a betrayal, and it is very likely that he will become another coach who will be dismissed this season...'"

"What do you mean by this?" Zhao Yaning raised his head. "Do you think I am forcing the palace to change coaches?"

"I didn't say that. I believe you are not that kind of kid." Morse shook his head. "However, even if you really do that, there is nothing wrong. I am not Benitez, I can see clearly. , Who is the most important person in this team. You are the core of the team, and you are the backbone of the team. If you think it is necessary and need to change a coach, we will change it."

Zhao Yaning didn't speak, he didn't know what to say. He is really angry with Benitez, but the thing that forces the team to change coaches is something that a ball boss can do, and he feels that he shouldn't do that.

"If you really want to change coaches, we can find several coaches who are willing to coach Liverpool. Alledys, Hodgson, and..."

"I don't want to think about this issue now, and I don't know what to say." Zhao Yaning interrupted him, and after a pause, he continued to speak. "And these coaches seem to be too bad, right? The team's coaches are still He has some ability. He is good at this point. Mr. Chairman, I don’t want much. All I need is that he respects me enough. Isn’t this request too much?"

"Of course not too much. I scolded him when I was watching the ball in the stands. What kind of **** can do such a thing?" Morse said, "He is a good coach, but you are He is even more a meritorious player, how can he treat you like this?"

"Mr. Chairman, you don't need to say these things, I know these are all comforts."

Morse sighed to Zhao Yaning, "It's comfort and truthfulness. In your two years at Liverpool, I have always been watching the quality of your football, and I am also very aware of your contribution. It’s dead, and no one wants to see it. Personally, I hope you can reconcile, and then you can stay on the team and continue to create glory for Liverpool. To be honest, whether you change the coach or you leave , I’m not very willing, I hope everyone who has contributed to Liverpool can stay in the team, and then we will create brilliance together. Of course, things can’t always be what I want, but I Hope at least as I expected."

"I don't know, that person of him...I can be sure now that he has thoughts of repentance~www.ltnovel.com~ but he made mistakes inadvertently, so it is the most difficult thing to correct. I don't want to forgive so easily He is, I want to ask about your attitude: What if I insist on leaving?" Zhao Yaning asked.

"If you insist, I will let you go. The mistake is not with you in this matter. I will not deduct the loyalty fee in your contract. Similarly, if you want to go to a team, negotiate the contract. We can also make concessions on our side so that you will not be embarrassed about it-this is what I can do the most. I only hope that the players who have played for Liverpool and have played for Liverpool, do not resent Liverpool, I I hope Liverpool’s stars have feelings for Liverpool, and I hope Liverpool have feelings for the stars who have played here."

"Mr. President, can I give you an answer after the World Cup?" Zhao Yaning thought for a while before speaking. "During this period, I want to think about it again."

"No problem, you can take the time to think about it."

"Thank you for being reasonable."

"Don't thank me, I know this very well-you are still the best player wherever you leave Liverpool. But without you, Liverpool will never find a suitable replacement. Joey, One thing has never changed. For Liverpool, you are the only one."