After signing with AC Milan, I will be the king of football!-Chapter 48 - 00 Maldini Your Dad 500 recommendation tickets for extra updates
48: 0048 Maldini Your Dad (500 recommendation tickets for extra updates)
48: 0048 Maldini Your Dad (500 recommendation tickets for extra updates)
Ancelotti announcing the Champions League starting lineup in advance is nothing new.
Afterward, Huang Kaiwen felt a bit of psychological pressure.
The system had always drawn attacking players for him to just scrape by; now that the prize pool was expanded, what was he going to do?
While changing, Huang Kaiwen scratched a scratch card and won 50 bucks; his luck wasn’t too bad.
He breathed a sigh of relief.
Using the “24-hour Injury Immunity Card” and looking at his anticipation value already full at 100, Huang Kaiwen decided to draw a card.
Huang Kaiwen’s mind buzzed.
He knew this person!
Not only did he know him, he was a big star.
But the problem was he played defense, as a sweeper, not a libero.
His defense was strong, but he wasn’t known for his offense.
Just from the name alone, one could tell his relation to team captain Paul Maldini; Cesare Maldini is the first-generation star of the Maldini family and the father of team captain Paul Maldini.
He is also a Milan legend, the first Italian to lift the Champions League Trophy as captain.
Later, old Maldini served as Italy U21 national team coach for a decade, leading the team to an unprecedented three consecutive European Youth Championships, and he also had a stint as the head coach of the Italy national team.
This resume could definitely be considered legendary.
But to be applied to him, Huang, it was somewhat a mismatch professionally.
Paul Maldini, now changed, patted Huang Kaiwen’s shoulder and asked with concern, “Is there a problem, are you not feeling well?”
“I’m fine.”
Huang Kaiwen forced a smile.
After all, he couldn’t tell Paul Maldini, “I am your dad today.”
Especially since Huang himself didn’t want to be this “dad.”
He sighed and followed his teammates out to warm up.
Today during warm-up, Huang Kaiwen wasn’t as active as before.
The teammates didn’t think too much about it, after all, he had just returned from a serious injury.
As they walked to the players’ tunnel, Ancelotti, as usual, handed him a little bag, saying, “I bought this miracle drug from a Panamanian, just keep it in your mouth and it will protect you from injuries.”
Huang Kaiwen pretended to take it and while moving to his mouth, he threw away the unknown black pill as he entered the players’ tunnel.
“Hahaha, did the boss give you something again?”
Pirlo asked with a grin that seemed to relish the misfortune.
“Yeah, I always thought only Indians sold miracle drugs; didn’t expect Panama had them too,” Huang Kaiwen rolled his eyes as he spoke.
“It’s just a gesture from the boss,” Pirlo continued to laugh.
“If you want, I can give it to you.”
“Never mind.”
Pirlo waved his hands continuously.
Manchester United players were also looking towards the Milan side, or more precisely, at Huang Kaiwen.
Inter Milan’s “curse” incident had caused quite a stir, and they in England hadn’t missed out on The Sun newspaper’s explosive reveals.
It all seemed very mysterious.
With less education and fewer life experiences, football players are more susceptible to such superstitious nonsense than the average person.
The Premier League has many players with all sorts of superstitious quirks.
Minor ones include listening to the same CD before a match, using the same toilet, sitting in the same seat; bigger ones like not changing their boots after scoring a goal, or getting a wizard’s blessing, are all things that happen to Premier League players.
Their gaze upon Huang Kaiwen was filled with pity.
Such a promising talent, and yet to be ruined like this.
…
“Both teams followed the referee group onto the field, today’s referees are from Germany, headed by Herbert Vander.”
“Huang Kaiwen returning to the starting lineup is a surprise, Shevchenko’s injury brings some disadvantage to Milan, but luckily Crespo has been in great form recently.
Let’s take a look at today’s lineups for both teams.”
Milan 451 Christmas Tree:
Goalkeeper: Dida,
Defenders: Maldini, Nesta, Stam, Cafu,
Midfield: Seedorf, Pirlo, Gattuso, Huang Kaiwen, Kaka,
Forward: Crespo.
Manchester United 442 parallel midfield:
Goalkeeper: Howard
Defenders: Heinze, Silvestre, Ferdinand, Brown,
Midfield: Giggs, Keane, Scholes, C.
Ronaldo,
Forwards: Van Nistelrooy, Rooney.
“Stam performed excellently in the last game back at Trafford, and I hope he can continue that good form today.”
“The formation shows Huang Kaiwen and Kaka as dual attacking midfielders, but in reality, he should still be on the wing, so today’s Milan Christmas tree is not symmetrical.
Okay, the referee has blown the whistle to start the match.”
As soon as Manchester United kicked off, Huang Kaiwen charged forward like a mad dog.
Van Nistelrooy quickly passed it back to Rooney, and Rooney returned it to Ronaldo on the same side.
Seeing Huang Kaiwen charging up, Ronaldo immediately electrified.
He always believed he was the greatest talent.
This Chinese guy from Milan had stolen quite a bit of his limelight, and it was a good opportunity to show him up by getting past him.
Ronaldo stood in place, performing a slow-motion with his left and right foot, replaying the slow-motion, repeatedly doing several step-overs, moving forward half a meter.
Ferguson chewed his gum faster, his hands clenched into fists.
“Ronaldo’s skills are incredibly flashy, and now it’s him one-on-one with Huang Kaiwen.”
Whack,
After performing two more step-overs, Ronaldo tried to dribble past.
But Huang Kaiwen had already seen through all his moves.
With the experience of being called ‘the Father of the Team,’ such obvious dribbling moves could be anticipated easily.
Huang Kaiwen stretched out his foot and poked the ball away, and an unprepared Ronaldo lost his balance and fell hard to the ground.
“Fuck!”
Ferguson kicked a water bottle at his feet away.
Last season it could be said he was new to Manchester United and was not used to it, but after a season, how has he not improved?
Watching Huang Kaiwen carry the ball away, Ferguson always felt his own prodigy was lacking something.
Ancelotti, on the sidelines, clenched his fists excitedly.
Kevin was truly amazing, so outstanding and hardworking.
He truly deserves to be the future core of Milan that I value so much.
However, Ancelotti quickly noticed a problem.
Huang Kaiwen’s ball control today wasn’t as smooth as usual.
Players have different ball sensations, which create different styles of ball handling.
Today, Huang Kaiwen’s ball sensation was clearly worse than before.
Seeing Scholes go in for a tackle, Ancelotti’s heart almost leaped into his throat.
Damn it, these bastards who only know how to tackle shouldn’t be on the field.
An idea flashed through Ancelotti’s mind.
Fuck!
Kevin had lost his touch after being injured by Materazzi.
His kicks and dribbles were noticeably worse than before.
Damn it, it’s all fucking Materazzi’s fault!
If only I had known when we played Inter Milan a few days ago, I would have had the players take special care of Materazzi who had just ended his suspension.
When Huang Kaiwen reached the front line and chose to pass to Kaka instead of breaking through a defender, Ancelotti was even more certain of his judgment.
Kevin had recovered, but not completely.
He was physically healed, but the mental impact was still significant.
Of course,
which player wouldn’t be troubled by frequent injuries?
Look at Van Basten, who had to retire early because of injuries.
Ancelotti grew more and more frustrated the more he thought about it.
He wished he could kill Materazzi right then and there.
On the field, Kaka’s through ball was intercepted, Ferdinand kept the ball, and Huang Kaiwen pressed forward again.
Huang Kaiwen’s performance deeply moved Ancelotti.
Even if he hadn’t recovered to his best condition, Kevin still tried his best to contribute to the team.
What a good kid!
It’s all fucking Materazzi’s fault!
