Although the national football team failed to win the first shot of the New Year, it played loudly.

Before the game, the media thought it was just a boring game of 3-0, 4-0, or one-sided, but it suddenly turned into a goal battle between two teams that played a lot of offense.

Especially when trailing 1-4, everyone thought the game had entered garbage time.

The national football team also took advantage of the opponent's relaxed mentality to attack frantically, almost tying the score.

After reports from local media, many scouts have focused their attention on this Chinese team.

General Fan, Zhang Xiaorui and Sun Jihai have also received offers from many clubs.

The winter window transfer period has not yet passed, and many European teams want to "get a share" of the Chinese team.

Three days later, Zeng Zheng led the team to play a friendly match with Li Jinyu's new club Torino.

In this game, Li Jinyu returned to play for his old club Turin.

Facing the national team teammates, Li Tie, Zheng Zhi and others had no intention of letting go.

In particular, General Fan and Zhang Minghua, who knew Li Jinyu's kicking style, worked together to block Li Jinyu's sneak attack route.

After a 90-minute fierce battle between the two sides, the Chinese team finally defeated Turin 3-2 with the help of goals from Sun Jihai, Yang Chen and Xie Hui, winning its first victory of the new year.

After defeating Turin, the teammates rushed to Genoa without stopping.

In this historic port, the Chinese team was welcomed by many local sailors.

In the early 1990s, Sampdoria was at its peak. The team visited China many times and had friendly business competition interactions with Guoan and other teams.

Even at that time, the myth of "the undefeated workers' body" spread.

Looking back now, Zeng Zheng somewhat understood what the Sampdoria players were thinking.

It's not polite to come back and not go back.

The Chinese team, which was supposed to play the role of the Sampdoria players back then, showed no mercy in this game.

Less than 20 minutes into the game, they already took a 2-0 lead.

It's not that the Chinese team didn't hold back, but that Sampdoria today is no longer the high-spirited team it was back then.

The old sailors were mending repairs on this dilapidated ship and barely surviving.

Facing a Chinese team composed of almost all players from Europe, there was no way to fight back.

What's more, they still have to prepare for the weekend league game.

The combat effectiveness is even worse.

In desperation, Zeng Zheng once again chose to replace most of them with substitutes.

Even if he is a substitute, he is still the main player of this club.

In the end, despite the Chinese team's deliberate effort, they defeated their opponents 3-1 and won two consecutive victories during the trip to Italy.

Faced with the team's results, fans expressed their opinions online.

Netizen azzurri: Yang Chen is worthy of being the best forward in the Asian Cup, scoring goals in all three games. He handles the ball very well every time it comes to his feet. With such a state, the World Cup is not a dream at all!

Netizen Silent Will: Sun Jihai is very good on the wing. His performance is too stable and relaxed. As long as he is not injured, our right wing will have no problem!

Hello netizens: Lazio, Turin, and Sampdoria all have leagues to play. These three games don’t show the true level at all. The next game with Yinlang will show the real skills. I don’t know if coach Zeng has played in this game.

How will it be arranged?

Netizen: Me and Plum Blossoms: I have always trusted Lao Zeng to lead the team. I watched the video replay of the Lazio game. I felt that if the defense hadn't let the defense go, we could have won that game. But after all, it was a centenary celebration.

, it makes sense to lose to the opponent. But when did Lao Zeng learn to be humane? This is different from before!

Netizen siusiusiu: I watched all three games. Our international students in Europe are very excited. There are players like Zhang Xiaorui, Sun Jihai, Yang Chen, and Li Jinyu. I believe it won’t be long before students studying in any European country can play in the local area.

The league has seen the presence of Chinese players.

...

After leaving Italy, Zeng Zheng left all the overseas players behind and flew to Tehran with a few players who were playing for League A.

At the same time, the team members who received the call-up notice in China were also ready to board the flight to Yinlang.

Bamboo Shoes also announced the list of players participating in the Yinlang Civilization Ancient Nations Cup on TV and newspapers.

Goalkeepers: Ou Chuliang (Jianglong Team), Fu Bing (Chongqing Lifan), Gao Jianbin (Sichuan Quanxing);

Defenders: Shu Chang (Luneng Taishan), Wu Chengying, Du Wei (Modu Shenhua), Li Weifeng (Jianglong), Yang Pu, Xu Yunlong (Beijing Guoan), Wei Xin (Chongqing Lifan)

Midfielder: Zhao Junzhe, Xu Liang (Liaoning), Li Xiaopeng (Luneng Taishan), Qi Hong, Shen Si (Modu Shenhua), Yu Genwei (Tianjin TEDA), Sun Xiang (Modu Shenhua)

Forward: Qu Shengqing (Modu Shenhua), Zhang Yuheng (Liaozu), Su Maozhen (Luneng Taishan), Wang Tao (Beijing Guoan)

After seeing the roster of the second batch of national teams, many netizens were filled with emotion.

These players are also among the best in the league.

Among them, he performed well in the Olympic Games and the Asian Youth Championships.

Don't say anything else.

With this group of people, they also believe that Zeng Zheng can lead the Chinese team to the World Cup.

But look at it now.

They were just "substitutes" for the group's trip to Italy.

Before I knew it, the national team also had a first and second team!

As soon as I arrived in Tehran, I heard that the famous Croatian coach Blazevic was in final negotiations with the Yinlang Football Association. He will officially take over the Yinlang national team after this Civilization Cup.

Of course, Zeng Zheng had heard the news early, and as soon as Ladd arrived in Tehran, he had a phone call with Blazevich to congratulate him.

Even on the afternoon of the next day after arriving in Tehran, the two got together for a meal.

Blazevic has silver hair, small eyes, and a pair of glasses, but he is personable and has a flexible mind.

Ladd and he were old friends.

As soon as the two sides took their seats, Blazevic asked Ladd about the details of Italy's three games.

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Ladd glanced at Zeng Zheng, who was smiling at the side, and then gave a detailed report to his old friend on each game.

"They scored 11 goals in 3 games. The Chinese team's offensive power is really strong!"

After spending many years in China, Ladd has also learned Chinese modesty.

"Hey, what's that? It's just that their team is preparing for the league, and we didn't play well."

"That's not bad! I heard that you kicked Samp so hard that he couldn't fight back!"

"This Sampdoria team is no longer the same team it was back then. Judging from their appearance, they may have to be relegated this season."

After Ladd finished sighing, he changed the topic.

"Old Bu, why don't you do it in Croatia?"

"Well, you know. My good friend President Du Chien passed away, and other people started gossiping and no longer supported me as they used to. I couldn't stand this anger, so I quit, haha!

"

"Then why don't you come to China? I heard that the Shandong team had contact with you."

Faced with Ladd's question, Blazevic pointed at Ladd and then Zeng Zheng.

"If I go to Shandong, the most I can do is be the coach of a club. In the end, I won't have to work as an errand under this young man?" I won't be willing to do that.

"By then, I won't be as big as your 'official'!"

"What I want to do is to be the best!"

"And the Yinlang team is a team with speed and strength. Of course I would rather coach the national team."

"Alas! It's just that good friends are about to become rivals. I hope that both Yin Lang and China can qualify for this year's World Cup."

Ladd nodded after hearing this.

For both of them, this is indeed a better choice.

"By the way, I heard that the Yinlang team players don't like to return to China to play football. Is this true?"

"Hmph! I don't care whether they are big names or not! As long as they don't abide by discipline, I won't want them!"

"Look at the Chinese team. Now they can gather a whole team of overseas students!"

"Didn't they still play these three friendlies in Italy obediently?"

"In comparison, I prefer players like this."

After speaking, Blazevic lowered his voice, glanced at Zeng Zheng and asked secretly:

"What is the situation of the Chinese team now? I heard that you like to play the 442 rectangular position?"

Hearing such a hidden topic, Ladd subconsciously smiled awkwardly and looked at Zeng Zheng aside.

Blazevic obviously didn't understand what Ladd meant.

I thought the other party didn't hear clearly, so I quickly asked again.
To be continued...