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Chapter 171 The Tragedy of Suarez (Please Subscribe)
Lu Deyang knew he was injured as soon as he lay on the grass.

The main problem was that he was caught off guard; Adams's move was completely unconventional.

Who the hell would have thought someone could keep shoveling? That's a talent.

This technique of quickly getting up and using secondary force might not be a disadvantage even in the King of Fighters '97 fighting tournament.

The good news is that it's a muscle strain, caused by not being prepared when landing; the tackle was too sudden.

The kick to the calf resulted in a minor bruise, but it was probably not a fracture.

I must say, that actually hurt quite a bit.

I heard that in League One, people get tackled and just keep playing, looking for a chance to retaliate.

However, Lu Qiuwang is not such a petty person.

Moreover, the muscle strain prevented him from getting up.

The team doctor took one look and said directly, "Send him to the hospital."

Lu Deyang was carried off the field on a stretcher.

"Damn Englishmen..."

Redondo, regaining his senses, turned and walked toward Tony Adams, but Steve Boulder and Davis quickly stopped him.

Tony Adams still wanted to go head-to-head with Redondo, and kept trying to charge forward despite being blocked by his teammates.

"Raw tomato twist potato hook punch!"

Adams felt a heavy blow to his face, his mind went blank, and he collapsed onto the grass.

"My God!" "Marco Lanna charged towards the opponent's half at 80 kilometers per hour, then changed direction and threw a hook punch, knocking Tony Adams down. If I'm not mistaken, one of the Arsenal captain's teeth flew out. Materazzi was a step too slow and kicked Lanna's shin, which was an accidental injury. Arsenal players were on guard against Redondo's retaliation, but unexpectedly, two young Sampdoria players gave them a pleasant surprise."

"Boskov is obviously in a terrible state, and this is destined to be two red cards, maybe three."

It was only at this point that the referee realized what was happening, showing red cards to Adams, Lanna, and Materazzi, and issuing a yellow card to Redondo.

Redondo wanted to go up and argue, but Vialli quickly hugged him and persuaded him, "Dejan is in the hospital, we can't really lose this game."

He had just pulled Mancini aside, but his words were, "You won't stop performing when Dejan is off the field, will you?" which immediately persuaded Mancini to stop.

Vialli was practically ready to curse.

There isn't a single player on the team who's easy to deal with.

The coach has not yet given the order to make a substitution.

He looked towards the sidelines and realized that Boskov's mother wasn't there at all.

"We need to make a change. We need to make a change."

Vialli shouted.

Pezzotti then seemed to realize what was happening and went to the sidelines to put his arm around Chiesa's neck and explain, "We have to make a substitution in this situation. You can go back now, Enrico."

"Understood, Coach."

Chiesa said.

He quite liked Pezzotti.

This kind-hearted man is particularly concerned about the team's young players.

Boskov, who had been carried out on a stretcher, returned to the field, found a cigarette from someone on the bench, and squatted down on the sidelines to smoke it.

Pezzotti was even a little scared when he saw this.

Is this guy planning to ambush his opponent after the match?

Judging from his punching speed, if he launches a surprise attack, he should be able to take down a defensive line by himself.

Pezzotti decided to keep a close eye on Boskov, lest he cause a scandal involving the head coach killing someone.

The match ended 7-1, with Mancini scoring five goals.

Mancini, who always loves to show off, did not celebrate after scoring his fifth goal. Instead, he ran to the sidelines, asked for a Lu Deyang jersey, and showed it to the camera.

At the post-match press conference, Boskov unleashed a rare barrage of criticism.

They criticized Arsenal for playing too brutally.

Boskov almost lost his temper and hit Graham when he was defending himself.

The moment the Arsenal manager tumbled off the stage was clearly captured by reporters, and he will surely have a place in tomorrow's newspapers.

After answering a few questions briefly, Boskov led the players away in a hurry.

Royal Chelsea Hospital.

Because some retired veterans live here.

Therefore, they are skilled in treating injuries to muscles and bones.

This place is usually not open to the public, and the buildings rebuilt after the war are simple and tranquil.

But this place has been disrupted by noise.

Since Lu Deyang was sent to the hospital, Fleet Street has been completely surrounded, and even the TV station's interview vehicle has parked downstairs.

"Doctor, how is he doing?"

The princess asked nervously.

"It's nothing serious, just a moderate ligament sprain. It should take about four to twelve weeks to recover," the doctor said.

"Does that mean we'll miss the Champions League final?"

Henry Mountbatten-Windsor said with a conflicted expression.

Lu Deyang rubbed his head vigorously and said, "That's the worst-case scenario. I'm in good health and I estimate I'll recover in a month."

The doctor's eyelids twitched as he looked at the screen.

This superstar's relationship with His Highness the Prince is closer than he thought.

"Yes, even in the worst-case scenario, it won't take more than three months. Athletes recover faster because they undergo professional rehabilitation training."

The bald doctor said with a smile.

He had barely finished speaking when the door to the ward was pushed open.

"Deyang, how are you?"

Mancini squeezed in and asked.

“We need to take a break for a while.” Lu Deyang asked with a smile, “You guys won’t fail to make it to the finals, will you? Then my recovery will be useless.”

"how is this possible?"

Mancini pointed at his face and said, "I scored five goals today. If this continues, I'm afraid I'll have to score 35 goals in a season."

Lu Deyang smiled and nodded.

Players of this era lack imagination.

30 goals is a big milestone, and 35 goals makes you feel like you're the best in the world.

However, without seeing the players' performance later on, it's hard to imagine that anyone could average one goal per game.

"35 goals will only take half a season for Dejan."

Vialli remarked, "If he were on the field all the time, I doubt he could do it in a month."

"Damn it, that's because I was drawing fire in front of them."

Mancini said.

"You two, be quiet!"

Redondo scolded.

Mancini muttered something and then shut his mouth.

Lu Deyang persuaded, "I'm fine. You guys have a good celebration in London. I'll pay tonight, so help me recoup my share of the celebration."

"Forget it, we have nothing to celebrate since you're injured."

Mancini waved his hand and said, "Take good care of yourself. I'll visit you again when we get back to Genoa."

My teammates came in a flurry, and left just as quickly.

The princess chuckled to herself and said, "They care about you a lot; it seems you're the team's leader."

“Because I want to be popular, I care about others, and others will naturally care about you.” Lu Deyang looked at Henry and said, “Whether you like it or not, you will be exposed to the media’s attention. At this time, you need to present the best version of yourself that you want to show.”

This kid is a real handful.

They have always been the losers in the struggle for power, and even their charitable foundation has been taken away by others.

The Black female manager used the same tactics she used to accuse Harry of being misogynistic and discriminatory.

His wife only saw him as a stepping stone.

It's truly tragic that a prince doesn't even have a friend to talk to.

“Henry is smarter than you think,” the princess said with a smile. “He has already learned how to survive in the royal family.”

Lu Deyang then nodded.

Everyone forgot that this kid has also changed a little.

"That's the best possible outcome."

Lu Deyang said, "I'll contact the team staff to take care of me later. You and Henry can go back."

The princess nodded somewhat reluctantly.

At this point, she dared not stay there to take care of him.

Reporters from Fleet Street might just rappel down from the rooftops to take pictures; it would be interesting if they captured something.

When she pulled Henry outside, she found Redondo standing outside with a lunchbox and a few books in his hand.

Redondo said, "I just went to buy Dejan a late-night snack."

The princess nodded to him before taking her son away.

After entering the room, Lei Dongduo helped Lu Deyang set up the bedside table and then sat on the sofa to read a book.

He was holding "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea".

"Actually, you didn't need to come, Fernando."

Lu Deyang said, "Just have the team doctor come over; the chairman will even give him overtime pay."

"I also wanted to clear my head."

Redondo pointed to the grass outside the window and said, "The scenery here is quite nice."

Lu Deyang gave a thumbs up.

What kind of reasons are these?

He was somewhat surprised to find that the lunchbox contained French food.

After all, French restaurants have many rules, requiring reservations and dining in restaurants. It's likely that Redondo paid a lot of money to secure this meal.

Lu Qiuwang has a high acceptance of Italian and French cuisine.

Redondo specially prepared this according to the tastes of the King of Land.

Just as Lu Deyang was finishing his meal, Lei Dongduo suddenly put down his book and said, "Deyang, if I hadn't been stopped today, I would have definitely given him a good beating."

Lu Deyang: ...

I just noticed that Redondo seemed hesitant to speak.

So that's what it all came about.

"It's not a big deal in itself."

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

“But Lanna punched him,” Redondo said indignantly. “He took advantage of the situation to launch a sneak attack, using me to draw the attention of the Arsenal players.”

Lu Deyang smiled and shook his head.

He didn't even know how to comfort Redondo.

Why is he so concerned about these strange things?

Later that evening, Pezzotti brought over Ludjohn and Redondo's bags.

This allows Lu Deyang to play games in the hospital.

Unfortunately, Monica's call went to Redondo's cell phone, so Lu Qiuwang had to put down his GB to comfort her.

The next day.

Redondo had bought breakfast early in the morning and also bought some newspapers.

After helping Lu Deyang wash up, she said, "Monica just called; she'll be in London soon."

"It's perfect that you're going back to Genoa; the team still needs you," Lu Deyang said with a smile.

Redondo is the most important part of the team.

His tactical role is in no way inferior to that of Lu Qiuwang.

Lu Deyang suspects that if Redondo had been there, the outcome of Sampdoria's loss to Barcelona might have been different.

While his style of play wasn't the standard core of the team later on, his coverage area, driving ability, and organizational skills were very strong, similar to Modric, who was slightly weaker in attack but stronger in defense.

The value of such a player is self-evident.

Redondo nodded.

He wanted to stay, but he couldn't just be a third wheel.

When Lu Deyang opened the newspaper while eating, all the headlines were about him.

The Times drew a cartoon of Tony Adams wielding an axe and chopping at Luka Doncic's leg, writing: "Arsenal have always been a team that likes to hurt their opponents, and no one in League One knows that. When they realized they couldn't win in the Champions League, they resorted to their usual tactics, but this time Adams hurt a big star."

The ban on British teams has barely ended, and Adams has already brought shame to English football. Even without seeing reports from other countries' media, we can imagine what it will be like. More importantly, Dejan helped us beat Maradona, and he's a friend of England. When reporters pressed him for his opinion on Adams, the Duchess used an F-word, but that's not the issue. Adams' performance was utter garbage.

On the second page, they also published an interview with Peter Shilton, the former England goalkeeper nearing the end of his career, who harshly criticized: "Tony Adams is a disgrace to English football. His tackles are simply deliberate fouls. I support and call on UEFA to impose harsher penalties on him. Football should not be about injuring players. We must impose more restrictions on tackles!"

The Manchester Evening News interviewed Ferguson, who showed no mercy to his former teammate Graham, saying, "Arsenal is an anti-football, an anti-human team. They satisfy their destructive urges with a morbid pleasure in destroying their opponents. The media criticizes them for liking to hurt their opponents, but Arsenal players not only feel no shame, but think it's an honor, and their fans applaud it. It's hard to think of such a team as a football team; perhaps they think football is American football."

The Scottish manager used the difference in meaning between British and American words to accuse Arsenal of being barbaric; the word "football" in the United States refers to rugby.

Lu Deyang smiled and shook his head.

That old man is really vengeful.

She used to have a pretty good relationship with Graham.

The falling out likely stemmed from the brawl sparked by Winterburn's foul last year, hence the scathing criticism. Rudd-Yang saw footage of last year's Manchester United vs. Arsenal match on a football program, showing 21 players from both teams involved in the brawl, which can be seen as the beginning of the rivalry between Manchester United and Arsenal.

Ferguson and his former teammate Graham have completely broken ties.

Manchester United has many rivals in England.

What surprised Lu Deyang the most was that Chelsea didn't seem to have any animosity towards Liverpool or Manchester United at this time. You have to know that in 1926, Manchester United was about to be relegated. Liverpool players deliberately missed a penalty and clashed with their teammates, allowing Manchester United to win 2-0 and successfully avoid relegation. At that time, it was Chelsea that was relegated.

The long-standing rivalry between Tottenham and Arsenal stems from relegation.

When Arsenal were facing relegation, their then-chairman used social maneuvering to snatch Tottenham's place, successfully keeping them in the top flight.

However, in those primitive times, some players even hid razor blades in their shoes, so it's not surprising.

The Sun reported on Tony Adams' situation, with the Arsenal captain dislocating his jaw and needing dental work. They joked in the paper that Adams had suddenly become a man.

The Guardian offered a more serious analysis of the potential penalties the two teams might face.

Monica arrived later, and Redondo left to rejoin the team. His return flight was in the afternoon.

……

Compared to the British media.

Newspapers from other countries took a more intense view of the match.

Gazzetta dello Sport accused British teams of lacking sportsmanship and called on UEFA to ban British teams again. Some AC Milan players also expressed their opinions on the match.

Van Basten told reporters over the phone: "This is not football, it is murder. I have some concerns about playing in England. I feel like playing against a League One team is like boxing, which I am not good at."

Milan legend Rivera even called Gazzetta dello Sport, saying, "This wasn't a single foul, but two in a row—one from behind and one from the front. UEFA must find a way to protect players, and all football associations should make relevant regulations. Maradona was maliciously fouled when he was at Barcelona. It's too easy for those bastards to take away other people's careers without paying a heavy price. This is clearly unfair."

Bild quipped: "The English have lost their touch with football, or rather, they never have. They spend most of their energy causing trouble for others, and that's how they play on the pitch. Now the whole world knows there's a team called Arsenal."

L'Équipe, however, focused on the punishment of the players, writing: "Such a scene in the Champions League is clearly inappropriate and will cause parents and new fans to have doubts about football. UEFA must deal with this seriously if it wants to continue to promote the influence of European leagues worldwide."

Apart from a few media outlets, newspapers unanimously targeted Arsenal.

They used to win with this style of play because everyone in English football is dirty, but Arsenal is just dirtier. Don't judge a book by its cover.

This time, losing face in front of the whole world is a different story.

The English Football Association was even faster than UEFA.

After seeing the Duchess criticize Arsenal for 20 minutes in an interview, they immediately announced that they were considering punishing Arsenal because of the match.

If that Iron Lady hadn't already stepped down, they would have punished Arsenal without even considering it.

We can't let her continue to use this opportunity to undermine British football.

At 3 p.m., after the Sampdoria first team landed and left the terminal, they saw that the airport was full of fans.

Mancini immediately perked up, straightened his back, and raised his head.

The fans immediately applauded him.

But Mancini soon noticed that the fans were all calling for Marco.

"Well done, Marco, you did a fantastic job!"

“You’re not bad either, Marco, but next time you need to be more discerning about your opponent.”

"You showed the tough side of Italian players!"

"Well done, son!"

Some fans even started singing.

“We have two Marcos, one who jumps high and the other who is fast…”

It seems that the Ferraris Stadium will soon have "Marco's Song".

Vialli nudged Mancini and asked, "Aren't you disappointed? You scored five goals but aren't as popular as two Marcos?"

"Pshaw, I'm not that shallow."

Mancini said dismissively.

"Really? You scored five goals and didn't even make the front page of the British newspapers!"

Vialli continued.

"Damn it, if you hadn't stopped me, this would have happened!"

Mancini turned and shouted, "I was the one who was going to deal with that guy first!"

“I’m doing this for your own good,” Vialli said sarcastically. “Tony Adams looks much stronger than you. If you actually go up and fight him, I’m afraid you’ll get a severe beating, and then we’ll have another wounded soldier.”

"I kill you……"

……

UEFA quickly issued a penalty for the match.

Tony Adams has been suspended for 10 matches, Arsenal has closed four stands at their home stadium and fined him £12000, and warned: "The second leg will be played with even stricter enforcement, and there will be absolutely no leniency for any deliberate attempt to harm the opponent."

They also revealed that they are considering some regulations for tackles from behind.

hotel.

After leaving the hospital, Lu Deyang rested briefly at a hotel for two days.

The princess and Monica were fast asleep.

The teammates have been performing well recently, and after returning, they achieved a record of two wins and one loss in the Genoa Derby, Napoli, and AC Milan.

The only game they lost was against AC Milan.

However, with the entire starting lineup rotated, it's not surprising that they lost this game.

The TV was showing highlights of the second leg, in which Arsenal conceded three penalties in just the first half, with Lu Guo in the absence and the referee's calls being strict.

The match ended 9-0.

The Champions League quarter-final match ended with a scoreline that would normally occur in the first leg.

"16-1, Arsenal made history in disgrace, but the Arsenal board had announced beforehand that they would not sack Graham. I think that makes sense, after all, they still need the results Graham brings. Even if Arsenal were punished, they would still dominate every opponent in League One and ultimately snatch the League One title..."

Jim Beglin mocked this on the show.

Monica, who had been woken up, rubbed her eyes and asked, "What time is it?"

"It's 1 a.m., and my flight is tomorrow morning."

Lu Deyang said.

Monica nodded and fell asleep on the princess's lap.

After recovering from his injury in England for some time, he is now able to return to Genoa.

If we don't go back soon, the coach might have to fly to England to visit us in the hospital.

Boskov calls the hospital every morning and evening.

After Lu Deyang returned to Italy, Sampdoria drew with Roma.

They then drew 0-0 with Marseille in the semi-final.

Two consecutive winless matches gave some media outlets an opportunity to capitalize on the situation.

Tuttosport immediately wrote on its front page: "Sampdoria has finally returned to where they were. They are a good team, but they are not qualified to be treble winners, let alone win more titles. It is only because Dejan is too strong that Sampdoria has achieved such brilliant results. If Dejan cannot return in time, they may not even be able to keep the league title."

This is clearly an exaggeration.

Sampdoria currently holds a commanding eleven-point lead in the standings.

If we can defeat Inter Milan next, we can clinch the title ahead of schedule.

Upon seeing this newspaper, Luis Suarez almost cursed.

This Spanish legend played for Sampdoria during his career, but his most glorious period was at Inter Milan, where he was a member of the Gran Inter era.

The 56-year-old coach also hopes to play a less intense league match against Sampdoria, allowing them to focus their energy on other games.

But Torino's statement was clearly intended to force Sampdoria to fight tooth and nail to win the title away from home, leaving the championship suspense until their return home.

"Damn it, those Turin people are still so annoying."

Luis Suarez cursed, parked his car, and headed to his office.

He didn't particularly like Juventus during his playing days, but his main rival at the time was their city rivals, AC Milan.

Surprisingly, Juventus has risen to prominence in the 20 years since his retirement.

Upon arriving at his office, Suarez immediately began considering the team's tactics.

The team's morale is good right now.

The whole team was united, and he felt that they would have won the game if the opponent hadn't been Sampdoria.

Even if their opponent is Sampdoria, they might not necessarily lose.

This unity was brought about by Matthäus' injury.

In the last match against Parma, Matthäus suffered a cruciate ligament injury and was confirmed to miss the upcoming games, which caused a burst of cheers from the bench and the stadium.

This was the first time in Suarez's life he had ever seen such a scene.

When the team's strongest player got injured, all the teammates cheered.

Damn, as long as you live, you'll see all sorts of strange things.

"Send Andreas to my office," Suarez said, tossing down his newspaper.

The headline of Gazzetta dello Sport was a report about the Inter Milan dressing room.

This player from the Gelora BSC era was determined to revitalize his former club, and the first thing he did was to change the situation where the team was the subject of weekly soap operas in the newspapers.

"Boss, you called me?"

Bremer asked politely from behind the front door.

Suarez's career has been quite illustrious. During his time at Inter Milan alone, he scored 42 goals in 257 appearances, and also had a record of 9 goals in 50 Champions League appearances. This is quite an achievement for a midfielder.

Moreover, he is a European Cup champion and has reached the World Cup final twice.

As for becoming Barcelona's captain at a young age, that's actually the least noteworthy part of Suarez's resume.

"Have a seat, let's chat casually."

Suarez smiled and got up to pour Bremer a cup of coffee and hand it to him.

"Do you want to talk about Lothar?"

"Bremer asked."

“You’re very smart. I’ve always thought you were a smart player,” Suarez said with a smile. “In my day, the best defender I’ve ever seen wasn’t better than you.”

“I’m far inferior to Mr. Beckenbauer,” Bremer said with a laugh.

In Germany, the football emperor is a mountain.

“You don’t need to be modest. I know your abilities very well, and most importantly, I believe what you say.” Suarez took a sip of coffee, put down his cup, and asked, “You and Lothar are friends. I want to ask you, should he stay with the team? This is what the chairman asked me.”

it is as expected!
Bremer guessed why the coach had called him in today.

After all, he and Matthäus were the closest.

The two had fallen out, and Bremer didn't want to say too much bad about his friend.

Now, when the coach asks him whether Matthäus should stay with the team, he finds himself in a difficult position to answer.

Suarez clearly saw Bremer's concerns and said directly, "So, if you nod, it means you think he should stay, after all, he is very strong. If you shake your head, it means you think he should leave. This is not a matter of competition."

Bremer shook his head vehemently and said, "Boss, I think it would be a better choice for him to leave the team. Nobody likes him, and nobody wants to play with him. If he stays, it will only affect the team's atmosphere."

"I understand, please go back."

Suarez said with a smile.

It's not easy for Bremer to say something like that.

Suarez had already made his judgment: even Matthäus's best friend couldn't tolerate him anymore! In fact, he had known this situation for a long time.

Furthermore, the club also intends to offload the injured Matthäus.

But Suarez still wanted to confirm.

After all, Matthäus's strength is undeniable.

It's no exaggeration to say that Matthäus is much stronger than he was as a player.

That short guy has skill, physique, and game reading ability; he's almost a perfect player.

That's why Suarez wanted to make a final push to see if he could keep Matthäus.

Bremer's statement shattered his last illusions.

How can a person be hated to this extent?
Two days later, in the press room of the San Siro stadium.

Suarez, whose head is already bald, is wearing a sharp brown suit and speaks eloquently to reporters.

He said, "Sampdoria is the team I played for before I retired, and it will always be in my heart. It is as important to me as Inter Milan, so this match has special significance for me. I am very pleased to see Sampdoria's current performance. I will never forget the support of the fans. Now we have an important player injured, and Sampdoria also has an important player injured, which affects the intensity of the match. However, my team and I will do our best to win."

Suarez was very satisfied with his speech.

Matthäus traded Lu Deyang, that's a huge win for him.

No wonder Boskov was relatively silent during the press conference.

I doubt he had the confidence to win.

Back in the locker room, Suarez waved and shouted, "Go warm up! We must defend our home ground!"

The players' response was enthusiastic.

This made Suarez feel much better and strengthened his resolve to get rid of Matthäus.

With some minor adjustments to the current roster, the team should be back on track soon.

“Luis, Luis, you have to take a look at their starting lineup…”

"Is that Yugoslavian playing with three defenders again?"

Suarez asked casually.

At the beginning of the season, Boskov tried a three-man defense, but later returned to the familiar four-man defense.

"...You should take a look for yourself."

The assistant coach said somewhat awkwardly.

Suarez took the list and looked at it. There was nothing wrong with it. Wasn't this Sampdoria's usual starting lineup?

He was just about to hand the list to his assistant when he picked it up again, his eyes widening as he stared intently at Lu Deyang's name.

No, how did you make a comeback?
(End of this chapter)