"Chen! Chen!"
So staff mbers stopped Chen Zhong, who was thanking the fans with his teammates, and inford him of an unexpected news: he had been selected as the MVP of the match.
"?" Chen Zhong was a bit surprised, but it wasn’t until he held the red cup-shaped souvenir that he confird it wasn’t an auditory hallucination; it was real.
Other Real Madrid teammates couldn’t help but laugh seeing Chen Zhong like this. Raul even patted Chen Zhong on the shoulder affectionately and said, "Go on! Enjoy it all."
goal, 1 assist, 7 tackles, 15 ball recoveries, 9 successful aerial duels, 5 clearances, 62 passes, 89 successful defenses.
In a normal match, a center-back typically makes 1-2 tackles, fewer than 10 ball recoveries, 4-5 aerial duels, and 1-2 clearances. Chen Zhong’s statistics show both his excellent performance and Real Madrid’s midfield shortcomings on defense.
Making 7 tackles in a single match for a defender is as impressive as scoring a hat-trick for a forward. If this were a World Cup stage and a center-back accomplished 7 tackles, the dia would lavish praise, earning him fa from a single battle.
Chen Zhong stood before the cara, while not far away, Marcelo was making faces, acting as the "vibe crew" behind him.
"How do you feel now?"
"It’s wonderful." Chen Zhong’s voice was a bit altered, a residue of intense physical activity: "I imagined winning an MVP from a single match, but didn’t think it would co so quickly."
The interviewing reporter laughed and, looking at Chen Zhong, asked, "I noticed you’re from China, and I’d like to ask sothing many are curious about. If the national team calls you up, would you choose to report to the national team at possibly inconvenient tis, or decline?"
"As far as I know, many clubs have reservations about Asian players because their schedules can be unfriendly. How would you choose?"
"I’m a player for Real Madrid, where competition is fierce, and everyone around is a genius. I think I’ll focus on club fixtures first, needing to improve myself and ensure I can play in the starting lineup before considering national team duties. Besides, I don’t want to shuttle back and forth for so warm-up matches and friendlies, as it’s unfavorable for maintaining form and would put at a disadvantage in team competition."
"Of course, the premise is that the national team considers ; discussing this with you, I might not receive the national team’s invitation."
"Oh~" the reporter sighed, looking at the confident, composed young man before him, feeling he was not like a typical reserved Asian: "Then you could choose to beco a mber of the Spain National Team."
"Hahaha, that’s not possible. I can’t bear to give up my Chinese nationality, and besides, that 250 euros fee, I’m reluctant to spend it, plus the Spain National Team doesn’t fancy ."
"That’s a real pity."
Chen Zhong’s statents sparked discussions among fans, with so thinking he’s correct: "I think he’s right; it’s Real Madrid." "He shouldn’t be distracted by so friendlies, warm-ups." "I think it’s fine, play more high-level matches without running back and forth." "Serving at the club is also national glory." "Keep pushing, strive to beco a world-class star!"
Yet, so fans were very displeased, saying: "Even the Manchester United Director wouldn’t dare speak like him." "Surely staying abroad too long makes one lose that purity of the older generation, look at General Fan." "They think the foreign moon is brighter, they haven’t proven themselves but already act this way, I suggest we directly block him." "If he doesn’t participate in warm-ups or friendlies, why would the national team call him?" "I won’t follow any more of his news."
"How do you view your performance in the 2002 World Cup?"
"We perford well." Chen Zhong straightforwardly replied, leaving the reporter a bit taken aback, but he quickly explained: "After all, in our group, Brazil won the championship, Turkey the third place, and Costa Rica was the strongest in their history."
"Hahaha." The reporter laughed and then said: "To my knowledge, you’re the first Chinese player to play in La Liga, simultaneously scoring record-setting goals and assists."
At this point, the reporter shifted focus and asked: "La Liga has seen the rise of many genius players like ssi, Rossi, Granero, etc. Who do you think will beco the world’s best player?"
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"Hahaha."
"Because Real Madrid always wants the world’s best players." Chen Zhong, looking at the laughing reporter, earnestly explained: "So, I will beco the world’s best player."
The 16-year-old Chen Zhong revealed his ambition in front of the cara for the first ti.
So praised, so mocked, and so ignored.
However, Chen Zhong didn’t care much, he would steadily walk his path, step by step.
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In the post-match press conference, when Schuster heard the reporter relay Chen Zhong’s words from the interview, he couldn’t help but laugh and said: "Many people may not be familiar with Chen; he’s the most outstanding genius player from Castilla in recent years, referred to as a monster by young players in Sports City."
Chen Zhong had been with Real Madrid’s youth training for just three years, and a player for Castilla for only half a year. In La Liga’s youth training circle, especially among players, due to his rapid promotion and performance on the field, he was nicknad "Monster". This nickna broke into circles not long ago known by so fans following youth training.
But it hadn’t been widely spread, so in the eyes of most who don’t follow youth teams, even only recognizing celebrity players, Chen Zhong seed like just an ordinary youth player, similar to the last season when Capello promoted Torres to the first team.
Such players are terd "Crown Prince" or "Heir Apparent" in many clubs.
So reporters in the audience did their howork and knew about it, while others were less clear or didn’t much care, as football never lacks geniuses.
Nonetheless, Schuster seed dissatisfied with the lack of shocked reactions he desired, thus spoke out: "He’s an excellent player; if he continues to perform like this, I think he might beco the second in the future."
In Schuster’s view, becoming the second himself was already incredibly high praise.
Previously, when asked how he viewed Sneijder’s free-kick goal, Schuster rely gave a thumbs up, smiling broadly: "Sneijder’s goal reminded of so past events; his goal was much like mine in those days."
Therefore, for Schuster, the highest level of complint for soone is to say "like ."
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