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Before long, the group got lost.

"Should we contact the staff?"

Baggio said with some concern.

To make it seem like the conditions were harsh, and since this was a tourist area, they didn't bring maps or compasses; they had previously started fires by rubbing sticks together.

"No, if I give up like this, I'll become a laughing stock!"

Totti said, his neck stiff.

He didn't care when people mocked his educational background.

However, giving up on such an activity in advance might earn one a reputation as a coward.

Doesn't that mean he's hanging out with Lanna?

Totti finds it hard to accept the thought of his opponents using this incident to mock him.

"Let's hang in there a little longer," Schmeichel said. "It's only the first day, and we're not without food. If all else fails, we can find a resort hotel to stay at."

"Then let's do it this way."

Baggio nodded and said.

"Let's go together this time. Let's find a place to stay for the night first, or we can go to a hotel if necessary."

Lu Deyang said.

"I thought you had really developed survival skills on the battlefield," Baggio said with some disappointment.

Lu Deyang: ...

When did Lu Qiu Wang ever go to the battlefield?

That bastard only believes what he wants to believe, doesn't he?

The group walked along the lake but did not see a hotel.

This significantly dampened morale.

"There's a ranger's cabin over there, can we stay there for a while?"

Lu Deyang said.

"It can only be the."

Redondo nodded and said.

The group walked towards the cabin.

After knocking on the door and receiving no response, I went straight in.

The room wasn't big, and it felt a bit crowded after the seven players, one child, and two staff members all entered.

This place was originally intended for one or two people to rest.

"Are you having pasta again tonight?"

Gary Neville asked with some concern.

That lunch made him not want to eat pasta anymore.

“If you don’t like that, there’s rice, and even potatoes!” Schmeichel joked.

After a short rest, Beckham and Schmeichel sat by the wall and chatted.

Totti and Gary Neville got together and played a game using leaves and roots.

Lu Deyang and a few others started discussing outside the house.

"How about we ask them to pick us up and take us back?" the substitute photographer suggested.

He is the assistant director of the program, so he can step in if there are any problems with the filming.

"I don't want to go back."

Schmeichel said.

“I don’t think it’s a big deal either. We have plenty of food and water, and we can walk back to the resort along the lake sooner or later,” Redondo said.

Baggio remained silent upon seeing this.

"Let's leave it at that for now. This is a survival show, and you can't go back just because of a small problem. That would make the fans think the players are very delicate."

Lu Deyang said.

"No problem, that's what I think too."

Schmeichel nodded and said.

They haven't even suffered any hardship yet, and they already want to go back.

Compared to his previous jobs, this was almost as easy as camping.

Calling it wilderness survival is an insult to the word "survival".

“Don’t worry about so many Robertos, those young people are stronger than you think,” Lu Deyang said, pointing to the side.

Totti and Neville are still looking for the roots of the leaves.

"I hope I'm overthinking it."

Baggio nodded and said.

His main concern was Totti.

That young man was clearly the future of the Italian national team.

"Let's go find something to eat."

Lu Deyang took out a flashlight and said.

The area around here is quite rich in local produce.

“I’m going back to check on Caspar,” Schmeichel said.

Redondo left with Lu Deyang.

Seeing this, Totti and Neville quickly came over together.

“The Italian kid lost to me, but he doesn’t want to admit it’s £10,000 a game,” Gary Neville said.

Lu Deyang: ...

Translated by Lu Deyang.

Totti, somewhat exasperated, said he had no idea what Neville had said.

This aligns with Lu Deyang's speculation.

Neville is somewhat clever, while Totti is a well-known illiterate man in Europe.

It's not surprising that Neville set his sights on Totti.

Lu Deyang even suspected that quite a few scammers had already taken notice of Totti.

They can probably think of anything Gary Neville can think of.

"Those two kids are really noisy."

Redondo complained.

“Gary is a bit childish, but he always tries to take advantage. It’s normal for Francisco to be unwilling to admit defeat. It’s a good thing I didn’t call Roberto Mancini, otherwise today would have been even more exciting.”

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

Redondo thought for a moment and then nodded vigorously.

Mancini is a show-off; who knows how much more active he'd be in front of the cameras.

Totti was clearly upset and wanted to pick the flowers.

"Don't touch it, Francisco, that's oleander, it's poisonous."

Lu Deyang said.

Totti withdrew his hand as if he had been electrocuted.

“Idiot, almost died,” Gary Neville quipped.

Totti rolled his eyes.

"Just be careful with this plant; it's poisonous in its entirety. The only plant that poses a threat to us around here is the oleander," Lu Deyang said.

I forgot before, I'll go back and tell them.

This substance is highly toxic and can easily lead to heart and lung failure.

Moreover, the toxicity is stable and high temperatures cannot destroy the toxins; even simply touching the leaves can easily cause skin and eye inflammation.

It is said that the Italian government has been managing the wild oleanders in the area to prevent tourists from accidentally touching them.

However, given their efficiency, it's not surprising that we can still see them.

"Those must be wild figs."

Redondo pointed to the lantern-like fruits on the tree and asked.

"Yes, you can find ripe ones to take home, soak them in salt water before eating."

Lu Deyang said.

“I knew Dejan wouldn’t let us go hungry,” Gary Neville said with a grin.

He agreed without even hesitating after receiving the call.

She even wanted to bring her younger brother along.

Unfortunately, Philip Neville recently wanted to go on vacation to Spain.

Even the British want to go to sunny places.

Those of them who don't have much money will find a place to play in Europe, while the big stars prefer to spend their holidays in the United States.

The group found some wild pomegranates and figs, which was quite good.

The presence of fresh fruit excited everyone.

The prospect of surviving in the wilderness alongside stars like Lu Deyang and Baggio is particularly exciting for young people.

After dinner.

Gary Neville suggested that everyone tell ghost stories.

Beckham and Totti were visibly uneasy.

This made Neville even more excited, and he kept begging Redondo to translate it for Totti.

Unfortunately, none of their stories are particularly scary.

Lu Deyang recounted a fatal bend that he had modified himself, which was very fitting for the moment.

When he went to bed at night, he noticed that the young people always went to urinate together.

The next day, they returned to the resort along the lake and spent the rest of the time eating with fans.

Baggio has absolutely no regard for his image when it comes to eating sweets.

Like Mancini, he is a sweets lover.

This also made Lu Deyang very curious: how do they maintain their health after eating so much sugar?

After four days and three nights of filming, everyone was exhausted.

Apart from Schmeichel and Baggio, who were eager to return to their wives, the rest of them chose to vacation in Genoa.

Redondo owns property in Genoa and doesn't need to stay in a hotel at all.

Beckham and Neville were both stunned.

Buying a house in Cheshire is one thing, but keeping property in a city like Genoa, where you've already transferred away, is somewhat extravagant.

It's a bit hot this summer.

All three young people chose to lie on the inflatable mattresses in the pool.

Lu Deyang sat by the pool watching TV.

On television, an Italian football commentator is announcing a transfer news story: "Sporting Lisbon has agreed to sell Luis Figo to Juventus, but it is said that the player himself is unaware of this and prefers to join Parma."

"Where do you think he'll go, Dejan?"

Redondo sat down with the book in his hand and asked.

"It's definitely not Italy."

Lu Deyang said.

The players and the team have different ideas, and neither Juventus nor Parma is willing to back down.

This has already become a contract dispute.

It seems that Figo was not allowed to sign with any Italian team for two years, which is why Barcelona got the better deal.

There weren't that many children at that time.

Without Cruyff, they wouldn't have much influence even in the Netherlands.

More than them, Lu Deyang was curious about what the professor would do.

In his early days, the professor didn't have much influence, and even his former players might not have been willing to play in England.

Wages in England aren't high, and the weather is bad.

And there's also the King of Land Ball.

While it is developing overall, it still cannot compare with Italy.

Figo's choice speaks volumes.

They'd rather go to Parma.

The previous rumors linking Barcelona to him were entirely wishful thinking on the part of the Catalan media.

Maradona then appeared on television.

The reporter asked, "Would you be willing to go to the Premier League to challenge Dejan?"

Maradona, who is currently on vacation, said: "I don't want to leave the fans who support me, but I will make some choices in order to beat Dejan."

"Will he come to the Premier League?"

"Redondo asked."

"Just polite talk."

Lu Deyang said with a sneer.

Old Ma never admits defeat verbally, but his actions may not be as forceful.

Napoli fans should really be worried in the near future.

Their peaceful life was soon shattered.

Reporters from Fleet Street came knocking on the door.

"Dejan, did Hughes transfer to Chelsea because you preferred McClair?"

What's your opinion of Mark Hughes?

"Matthäus is getting closer and closer to Arsenal, aren't you a little worried?"

"Arsenal manager wants to sign Vialli, do you think it's a good option?"

"..."

Lu Deyang stood in front of Lei Dong's house, carrying shopping bags, and said with a smile, "I just went out to buy some things, and you caught me."

"Since we can't just barge in, why don't you invite a few girls over to have some fun?"

A reporter asked.

They all knew that Redon's family only had a few players.

"If we do that, the coach will be unhappy."

Lu Deyang said, "Playing games with teammates is a good way to pass the time."

"Totti has been with you guys a lot lately, have you thought about persuading him to transfer to Manchester United?"

An Italian journalist asked.

"No one would dislike a teammate of Francisco's caliber, but it would be difficult to get him to transfer to Manchester United."

Lu Deyang said.

Even if his transfer fee isn't as high as Baggio's, it won't be easy to convince Roma to release him.

Inter Milan bought Matthäus for just over $200 million, but if you wanted to buy Totti, you'd need several Matthäus.

Transfer fees in the football world have inflated rapidly in recent years.

"Arsenal and Chelsea have been very active in the transfer market. Which of these two teams do you think will be Manchester United's main rival next season?" the reporter asked.

Arsenal.

Lu Deyang said directly.

The professor's team had a strong foundation, but his success came very quickly.

Will Matthäus's move to Arsenal affect you?

The reporter pressed for an answer.

Lu Deyang nodded, turned around and walked into Lei Dongjia's house.

The reporter's questions went on and on.

But how could Matthäus's move to Arsenal not have any impact?

This is essentially Arsenal buying an upgraded version of Vieira. As long as the professor can control his negative influence in the dressing room, Arsenal's rise will be much smoother.

Lu Deyang knew that Chelsea had signed Gullit early on.

It won't be long before Gullit becomes a player-coach.

Looking at it this way, the two strongest midfielders in Serie A a few years ago have both gone to the Premier League, and both are in London.

It would be even more interesting if Tottenham were a bit more active.

Klinsmann alone is not enough; at least we need to find a capable midfielder to supply him with passes.

When the group returned to England, they realized just how lively the summer had been.

Perhaps due to Lu Qiuwang's influence, Premier League teams also pay considerable attention to players from other leagues.

There were even rumors that Blackburn wanted to sign Maradona to continue challenging Manchester United's dominance.

Bergkamp, ​​on the other hand, joined Arsenal from Inter Milan on June 20th for a transfer fee of £7.5 million, which is over $10 million. Even in Serie A, this is a heavyweight deal.

It can only be said that Arsenal, nicknamed "The Bank," was quite wealthy before the stadium was renovated.

This has broken the UK transfer record.

Television was filled with reports about Bergkamp.

His refusal to fly, in particular, was a major reason for the criticism from the British media.

Even Premier League matches sometimes require flying, and not being able to fly will definitely have an impact.

His career at Inter Milan has been labeled as subpar, and in the eyes of the British media, this deal is no different from spending £1 million to sign Anthony.

A player who may not be able to adapt to the Premier League and has obvious flaws.

With so much money, there are clearly better options.

Even Matthäus's transfer didn't cause such a stir; Bayern sold the German national team captain for just £300 million.

This price is incredibly reasonable.

It seems that Bayern Munich is quite happy with this deal.

This gives you an idea of ​​what Matthäus's situation is like in the Bayern Munich dressing room.

When the Copa America started, Lu Deyang was on vacation with his girlfriends.

Inter Milan, who had just sold Bergkamp, ​​spent £650 million to bring in Paul Ince from Manchester United.

This signal also officially signifies that the young people of Class 92 are about to take over.

Ferguson didn't even make any moves in the transfer market.

He did ask Lu Deyang for his opinion on the transfer.

Lu Deyang said nothing.

Uruguay ultimately won the Copa America on home soil, while the mighty Brazilian team once again suffered a painful defeat in the competition.

Even on vacation.

Lu Deyang still received a call asking him about his thoughts on the competition.

I really don't know how the reporters on Fleet Street got the hotel's phone number.

Lu Deyang returned to Manchester in early August after rejoining the team.

When he met his teammates in Carrington, he found that they were all in pretty good shape.

"After returning to the UK, I found a gym and trained every day."

Gary Neville showed his arms and made a gymnast's pose as he spoke.

"That's great. If you perform well in the warm-up matches, the boss will give you more opportunities."

Bruce said with a smile.

The first day was mainly focused on recovery training.

In the afternoon, everyone was required to go to the team doctor's office for a check-up before they could go home.

Early the next morning, Ferguson appeared at the training ground and called Sharp and Cantona away.

"They've both gained a lot of weight since before."

"Why isn't the boss giving Eric extra attention anymore?"

"Maybe they found a better player."

Some of his teammates looked at Lu Deyang.

Lu Deyang shrugged.

What does this have to do with him.

As expected, the two were kept behind after the training session.

However, Lu Deyang felt that even if Cantona was punished with extra training, he would definitely be coaxed into training.

If someone wants to retire at the drop of a hat, even Ferguson couldn't do anything about it.

Manchester United's form has fluctuated considerably in the few preseason friendlies.

However, the London teams have indeed attracted considerable attention this summer.

On August 7, Matthäus officially joined Arsenal. At the press conference, he told reporters, "I have always been hungry for championships. The reason I chose Arsenal is because I want to play in a better league than the Bundesliga. The Premier League is very competitive, and there is Manchester United. I came here to beat Manchester United!"

His words caused quite a stir.

The professor is probably starting to have a headache now.

The Champions League group stage for the new season will remain the same: 16 teams divided into four groups, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the quarterfinals.

Manchester United's group is not very strong; Legia Warsaw, Rosenborg, and Spartak Moscow are all relatively easy opponents.

Juventus, on the other hand, were not so lucky, as they had two tough opponents in their group: Borussia Dortmund and Rangers.

Real Madrid and Ajax were drawn into the same group, while the other two teams in their group, Ferencváros and Grasshopper Zurich, were not even considered to be there to make up the numbers.

The Hungarian players are no longer the same as they used to be.

Media outlets generally expect Manchester United to finish first in their group and advance to the knockout stage.

Even though Manchester United only sold star players but didn't make any signings.

Compared to their competitors, they haven't made any major moves in the transfer market.

On August 18th, Manchester United finally played their first Premier League match, but Lu Deyang did not travel with the team to the away game.

The team was defeated 2-3 by Aston Villa in the final moments.

This infuriated Ferguson.

He even called Lu Deyang right after the match to tell him that he would be starting in the second round.

The atmosphere within the team became somewhat abnormal for the next few days.

Everyone was afraid of becoming Ferguson's punching bag.

Four days later, Manchester United finally welcomed West Ham United to Old Trafford.

Lu Deyang was called to a press conference by Ferguson as soon as he arrived at the stadium.

He saw a familiar face at the press conference.

Harry Redknapp, who later became Tottenham manager.

Old Lei!

He is considered a representative of English coaches.

He later became very famous, but never achieved much success.

The reporter clearly had little interest in Redknapp, who had only recently become the first-team coach.

"Bergkamp is struggling, do you think he can succeed, Alex?"

"The Frenchman says Arsenal will continue their signings. Will this put pressure on Manchester United?"

"Dejan, what's your take on Matthäus's words?"

"Mr. Redknapp, your son's performance at Liverpool has been mediocre lately. Do you have anything to say about that?"

"Mr. Ferguson, will you make any more signings this summer?"

Ferguson spoke first: "I don't know how much money Arsenal has, but obviously they've been bringing in some big-name players. Like you said, I'm also very curious about the future performance of the French team, but I won't say anything before I see the truth."

This statement disappointed the reporters.

Ferguson and Wenger clearly don't get along. After the Champions League group stage draw, Wenger said he disagreed with adjusting Manchester United's Premier League schedule for the sake of the Champions League.

Ferguson was very angry at the time.

Why don't you say something now?

"Matthäus has had a difficult time integrating into the dressing room at his last two teams. Do you think Wenger will be able to change Matthäus's situation?"

the reporter asked.

“Matthäus is very strong,” Ferguson said directly. “However, there are some things he’s said recently that I don’t agree with. In the current football world, no one can challenge Dejan. He and his teammates alone are not enough. Arsenal might have a chance if they spend another billion pounds.”

boom--

The reporters finally smiled.

Ferguson is Ferguson.

As expected, they launched an attack on Arsenal.

When asked about Matthäus, the conversation immediately turns to Arsenal.

They thought Ferguson had changed his ways, but they didn't expect him to break down so quickly.

"Are you saying that Wenger's coaching ability is insufficient to challenge Manchester United?"

The reporter pressed for an answer.

"I'm just stating a fact: Matthäus has never beaten Dejan, whether at Inter Milan or Bayern Munich. I don't think things will change when he goes to Arsenal, unless Arsenal swings their checkbook and signs all the best players in European football," Ferguson said with a smile.

"So where do you think Arsenal will be at the end of the season?"

the reporter asked.

You'll find out at the end of the season.

Ferguson said, "The Arsenal board wouldn't be happy if they spent so much money and still didn't rank high."

After speaking, Ferguson pushed away the microphone, much to the disappointment of the reporters.

It would be great if you could answer a few more questions.

"Dejan, what do you think? Do you believe Arsenal's signings were the right decision?"

the reporter asked.

"I can't comment on other teams' signings, but both Dennis Bergkamp and Lothar Matthäus are undoubtedly great players."

Lu Deyang said: "I have met them before, and they are all very capable. I am optimistic that they will succeed at Arsenal. As for Mr. Wenger, I think his team will cause us a lot of trouble. Arsenal will be one of the title contenders in the new season."

"You think highly of Arsène Wenger?"

one reporter asked.

"It's not that I'm optimistic or pessimistic, but Mr. Wenger has enough talent. I played against his team when he was coaching Monaco."

Lu Deyang said.

"Stop asking questions that are unrelated to the game."

Ferguson suddenly said.

He was not happy with the reporters' questions.

It was clearly a Manchester United match, but they kept asking that Frenchman.

The reporters finally turned their attention to Redknapp.

Unfortunately, Lao Lei was unwilling to answer their questions.

His son Jamie's selection for the national team, or his playing for Liverpool, is all based on his ability.

Reporters, however, always tried to attribute this to his connections in England.

The press conference ended unhappily.

"Is that Frenchman really capable?"

As he walked toward the locker room, Ferguson suddenly stopped and asked.

"Yes, Mr. Wenger's tactical ideas are very advanced."

Lu Deyang nodded and said.

Ferguson nodded and said, "Let's go back and change."

The locker room immediately fell silent after the door was opened.

The memory of losing to Villa in the last match hasn't even died down yet.

In this strange atmosphere, Lu Deyang began to change his clothes and also chose to participate in the lottery.

[Your good brother Gary Neville only played for Manchester United his entire career and was a staunch Manchester supporter, so we've selected a representative player who angered fans due to his transfers. Ding! You've obtained a single-match trial card for the 1997-1998 FA Cup, Tessa Round, West Ham United vs. Barnsley, featuring Frank Lampard.]

Lampard!
This is also a player whose reputation declined rapidly towards the end of his career.

Of the two England players, Gerrard and Lampard, fans generally believe that he is more capable and tougher.

However, after leaving Chelsea, his move to New York FC and loan to Manchester City was still considered a betrayal by many Chelsea fans.

Not to mention his later betrayal of Abu.

This series of events has caused many Chelsea fans to have a significantly diminished opinion of this legendary player.

However, in terms of goal-scoring ability, Lampard is still quite outstanding as a central midfielder.

He even became Chelsea's top scorer in the Premier League, playing as a midfielder.

What's even more interesting is that Lampard's father is now an assistant coach at West Ham and also Redknapp's brother-in-law.

We might see Lampard in today's game.

Lu Deyang joined his teammates for warm-up.

This was his first appearance at Old Trafford this season.

It was immediately met with a warm welcome from the fans.

During the warm-up, Lu Deyang actually spotted a young Lampard. That kid made the roster today, and he'll probably be getting a lot of flak from the media after the game.

It's difficult for Lei to let him play if he's under eighteen.

Why even include it in the roster?

"The new season has finally arrived, and I believe fans are very curious about whether Dejan will start today, so I'm letting you know in advance that Dejan will be in the starting lineup."

"Many fans must be relieved. Even if Ferguson doesn't admit that Manchester United was a different team when Dejan played, many fans still chose Manchester United's matches just to see Dejan's performance."

"That's right. Since Dejan made his first appearance for Manchester United, the viewership for Manchester United's matches has been soaring. Okay, let's take a look at the squad lists for both sides."

Manchester United's 4-4-2 formation with two holding midfielders:
Goalkeeper: Schmeichel
Defenders: Irwin, Bruce, Pallister, Gary Neville

Midfielders: Ludjohnsen, Redondo, Scholes, Butt, Beckham
Forward: McClair.

West Ham's 4-4-2 formation with two central midfielders:

Goalkeeper: Ludek Mikloško
Defenders: Mark Ripert, Julian Dix, Tim Blake, Steve Potts

Midfielders: Ian Bishop, John Moncourt, Danny Williamson, Martin Allen
Forwards: Tony Coty, Don Hutchison.

“West Ham’s Czech goalkeeper Miklósko has finally recovered from his injury, which is good news for them. He has been one of West Ham’s most important players in recent seasons.”

"Yes, and this player played three seasons in the second division with West Ham, staying even after two relegations. Last season, it was his outstanding performance that helped the newly promoted West Ham easily avoid relegation. I think Ferguson's decision to start Dejan against West Ham might be due to the first round loss to Aston Villa."

"That's right, otherwise there's no way to explain his starting lineup."

Lu Deyang and his teammates are making final preparations.

It's estimated that Ferguson won't let him play much today, so Lu Deyang is preparing to finish the match as quickly as possible.

At 4:20 p.m., the referee blew the whistle to start the match.

McClair quickly passed the ball back.

Redondo immediately passed the ball to Lu Deyang upon receiving it.

Martin Allen pressed very aggressively, and slid in to tackle Lu Deyang.

Lu Deyang easily avoided the tackle with a flick of his left foot. Danny Williamson pressed forward, and Lu Deyang turned and chipped the ball towards the attacking third.

Williamson was out of position, and McClair easily outjumped Moncourt to head the ball to the right wing.

Beckham was immediately pressed as soon as he got the ball, and he immediately passed it across to Scholes.

Scholes and Redondo started working together.

Bart was carefully positioning himself on the sidelines, ready to receive the pass.

However, Redondo and Scholes' passing and movement easily disrupted West Ham's formation in the opponent's half, preventing Butt from receiving the ball.

Upon seeing this, Lu Deyang ran directly towards the West Ham penalty area.

At that moment, Redondo passed the ball to Beckham on the wing.

Beckham was about to pass the ball to Scholes when Danny Williamson kicked Scholes in the heel from behind, bringing him down.

beep—

The referee immediately blew his whistle.

Pointing to the location of the foul, indicating a free kick.

Ludek Mikloshko felt his vision go black, never expecting that his teammates would give him such a big gift right after he recovered from his injury.

"The position of this free kick is excellent."

"Yes, the Manchester United players are already preparing. Dejan is positioned directly behind the foul spot."

Lu Deyang gave a brief explanation and waited for the other side to form a human wall.

Lampard doesn't need to play any dipping shots; just give West Ham a powerful, miraculous shot.

After waiting for about ten seconds, the other side formed a human wall.

The referee immediately signaled to Lu Deyang that he could begin.

Scholes, standing on the left side of the ball, stretched out his foot and pushed, while Beckham, on the right, stepped on the ball.

boom--

After a run-up, Lu Deyang kicked the ball right behind him.

boom--

His actions were obvious; Tim Blake was trying to come up and block him.

However, the defender was a step too slow, and the ball flew off his leg and went directly to the right side of the goal.

Ludek Mikloshko stood still and turned his head, but before he could even react, the ball slammed into the net.

The Czech goalkeeper was somewhat discouraged, having conceded a goal early in the game.

He turned around and clenched his fist, but when he bent down to pick up the ball, he was surprised to find that the ball's bladder was exposed...

(End of this chapter)