Who made him play as a winger/attacking midfielder?

Who made him play as a winger/attacking midfielder? Chapter 121

The 29th round of the 2017-2018 Serie A season kicked off at the Friuli Stadium.

After 90 minutes of intense play, Udinese lost 1-2 to Sassuolo.

Juventus, who defeated Tottenham in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 match midweek, drew 0-0 with SPAL in their league game away from home.

This means that Rome has an excellent opportunity to widen the gap.

Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m.

Multiple Serie A matches started simultaneously.

Roma's away match against Crotone took place during this time period.

Ezio-Hida Stadium.

A small football stadium with a capacity of only 16000 spectators.

Crotone will face a challenge from the league leaders.

Every home fan present was filled with excitement and unleashed their passion.

The home team players unleashed amazing energy with the support of their fans.

Each and every one of them spared no effort.

By making extensive, covering runs, they limited Roma's attacking effectiveness.

In addition, the width of a small stadium is narrower than that of a large stadium.

Although it's only a few meters, it's a slight disadvantage for teams that pursue maximum space.

In addition, the distance that defensive players run will also decrease.

It is not conducive to the attacking side achieving the goal of quickly exhausting the opponent's physical strength through back-and-forth passing.

The entire first half.

Roma have very few chances.

As Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri sat in front of the television watching the live match, he clasped his hands together and prayed in his heart: "I don't need you to pull off an upset, at least a draw, and if possible—an upset would be best."

The game resumes after switching sides.

In the first half, Chang Huan, who was closely marked, was positioned further out and made full use of his superb dribbling and passing abilities to look for opportunities.

54 minutes.

Chang Huan made a lateral breakthrough on the right wing, drawing a foul from the home team's defender.

Kolarov's high-quality free kick caused goalkeeper Caldas to fumble the ball, and Nainggolan poke it in before Crotone players could react.

The assistant referee immediately raised his flag to indicate offside.

VAR intervenes at crucial moments.

Through instantaneous capture, it was confirmed that at the moment Nainggolan initiated Kolarov's shot, there was another defender closer to the goalkeeper standing on the goal line.

Do not go offside.

Rome took the lead.

Trailing in the score, Crotone tried to intensify their attack, but with little effect.

The gap in overall strength is undeniable.

There's no way to break through their defenses.

Instead, Roma launched a high-quality counterattack.

Chang Huan received the ball in the backfield and delivered a precise long pass. Perotti made a high-speed run down the left flank, controlled the ball, and dribbled it to the left edge of the penalty area before crossing it into the middle.

Dzeko held off the defenders and dribbled the ball into the penalty area.

A high-quality low shot with his right foot helped the team extend their lead.

The home team players looked bewildered, while the fans in the stands were heartbroken, knowing that the outcome of the match was already decided.

With a two-goal lead, Roma controlled the game in the remaining time through well-organized passing.

Chang Huan had several close scoring opportunities in the final stages, but unfortunately missed by a hair's breadth.

One shot grazed the outside of the left goalpost, flew out of bounds, and hit the goalpost with a crisp clang. Another shot struck the junction of the left goalpost and the crossbar.

In the end, Roma easily defeated Crotone 2-0 away from home.

With a goalless draw against SPAL away from home, Juventus extended their lead in the standings to eight points!

With nine rounds remaining in the league, the margin for error in winning the championship has increased significantly.

The 29th round of the 2017-2018 Serie A season has concluded.

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He traveled on the same flight as his Czech national teammate Schick, who was also participating in the China Cup, from Rome to Chongqing and then to Nanning.

The two spent a full 23 hours, including check-in, waiting, flight, and transfer.

Finally, at 9:30 pm Beijing time on the second day, we arrived at Nanning Wuxu Airport.

"We've finally arrived."

Hick stretched.

"Hey, welcome to Nanning, China."

Chang Huan patted Hick on the shoulder: "Follow me, let's go!"

He followed the arrow to exit customs, holding up his phone as he said, "The cell phone signal is terrible; it hasn't shown any new messages for ages."

Are you using a fruit machine?

Hick took out his phone: "You should switch to a Huawei phone, the signal is excellent."

"I'll get the new model when it comes out."

Chang Huan pushed her suitcase toward the international arrivals hall, looking at her phone while craning her neck to scan the crowd.

The team management said that a staff member from the Football Association would pick them up at the airport.

But----

The sheer scale of the scene before him took him very by surprise.

A large number of fans held up signs that read "Welcome Roma star Chang Huan", "Chang Huan, I love you", and "I love Huan Huan", as well as stylish posters.

The idea that I wanted to travel discreetly was just wishful thinking on my part.

"Ding," "Ding," "Ding"

My phone suddenly received a signal, and WeChat notification sounds started ringing one after another.

[Logistics staff are in place.]

There will be many fans, so please keep a low profile.

The staff member I was assigned to said they couldn't reach me by phone. Could you call me back?

[There seem to be more and more fans here. Please use the separate VIP exit after seeing this message.]

He finally received several messages from the team administrators.

But they soon realized that things were not going well.

"Look, it's Huanhuan!"

Just then, a sharp voice rang out from the crowd.

The chaotic sounds suddenly fell silent, and countless eyes were fixed on the figure heading from the baggage claim area towards the international arrivals hall.

"Ahhh, it really is Huanhuan!"

"Chang Huan, Chang Huan, I love you! Like a mouse loves rice!"

"Look here, I love you the most!"

"I want to have your children!"

In an instant, hysterical screams erupted from the international arrivals hall.

Chang Huan was startled by the sudden, continuous shouts.

Needless to say, other travelers who are traveling normally.

Reporters and social media bloggers who arrived early took out their cameras or mobile phones to capture the exciting moments.

They edited the text immediately and shared it on social media platforms.

[China's top football star has arrived in Nanning! Photo—JPG]

Airport security at the international arrivals hall reacted very quickly, spreading their arms to keep the surging fans outside the arrivals barrier.

The airport immediately activated its contingency plan, and multiple security personnel were deployed.

Upon being spotted by the fans, Chang Huan quickly adjusted his facial micro-expressions, greeted Schick, and waved as he walked over.

First, he signed posters and Roma jerseys for the fans closest to the lobby entrance, then turned around and craned his neck to take selfies with the fans.

Not long after.

Several security personnel and a middle-aged man in a suit walked quickly over.

The staff member who appeared to be in charge was actually a logistics support specialist sent by the Football Association.

Given the fans' enthusiasm, staying any longer would definitely disrupt airport operations.

He waved goodbye to the fans, saying, "Sorry everyone, I'll sign again next time."

He turned and walked towards the separate VIP exit passage amidst the fans' reluctant gazes.

Halfway there, he remembered that Hick was still lingering in the same spot, so he went back to call Hick.

"My country's football association sent staff to pick me up, so I won't be with you."

"OK!"

Chang Huan then realized that the two of them had stayed in different hotels.

The Chinese and Uruguayan teams stayed at the Wanda Cultural Hotel, one of the designated hotels for this year's China Cup, while the Czech Republic and Wales stayed at the Wanda Realm Resort Hotel, another designated hotel.

As the van entered the Wanda Culture Hotel grounds, Chang Huan saw through the glass window several fans holding up banners and Roma number 99 jerseys.

Even late at night, some fans with exceptionally sharp eyes pointed at the van and shouted, "Chang Huan is here!"

Chang Huan proactively rolled down the car window to greet the fans.

However, the situation did not allow it, so I did not get off the bus.

Accompanied by the logistics staff, I arrived at the hotel lobby.

The situation surprised him, even astonished him.

Head coach Marcello Lippi and his coaching team came to greet him.

According to the logistics staff, the person wearing glasses is the director of the National Management Department and the team leader.

This specification—

Chang Huan took three steps at a time and shook hands with Lippi's coaching team and team leaders one by one.

As for the players, a few of them also came.

Wu Lei, Zhang Linpeng, and Wu Xi.

After exchanging pleasantries with the key leaders and coaching staff, team leader Liu Dianqiu, who was in charge of arranging the players' accommodations, asked, "Double rooms or single rooms?"

I'll stay wherever the team arranges.

"Okay, this time the China Cup has called up 28 players, who will stay in 14 rooms. You will share a room with Wu Lei."

"Thank you, team leader."

Chang Huan took the room key and walked towards the three players in the lobby, greeting them warmly: "Brother Lei, Brother Peng, and Brother Xi, good evening."

"Hello, Chang Huan."

The three of them were a little unsure how to address each other.

Chang Huan smiled and said, "You can call me Ah Huan or Ah Le."

The four of them walked to the elevator that led directly to the floor where the Chinese team was staying and pressed the button for their floor.

Zhang Linpeng and Wu Xi barely exchanged a few words throughout the entire process; it was mainly Wu Lei who was asking the questions.

He asked questions like a curious child about playing football abroad.

For example, how to get along with teammates, and what to pay attention to when playing football abroad.

Chang Huan asked curiously, "Brother Lei, do you want to study abroad?"

"I have that idea."

Wu Lei scratched the back of his head: "I'm almost 27, if I don't go out now, I won't want to go out anymore."

"Actually, playing football abroad is simple. The key is whether you can communicate without barriers and get along well with your teammates. Then it will be easier to integrate. If you want to succeed in playing abroad, my personal suggestion is to solve the language barrier first."

"I'm currently learning Spanish."

"Learning Spanish, huh? Let me think—could it be someone from a Chinese-owned Spanish club?"

Wu Lei wasn't surprised that Chang Huan could guess it, and said with a smile, "That's the current intention, but I want to win a championship for Shanghai Steel first."

"Loyal and righteous."

The group chatted casually in the room, and Chang Huan couldn't help but yawn.

Zhang Linpeng and Wu Xi glanced at their watches and returned to their respective rooms, citing the late hour.

After a quick wash, Chang Huan went straight to sleep.

The following morning.

The 28 players of the Chinese men's national football team ate breakfast together at the hotel restaurant.

Head coach Lippi gave a separate introduction to Chang Huan, who was called up for the first time.

"Slap slap slap"

The crowd applauded.

Wu Lei, Zhang Linpeng, and Wu Xi, who had a pleasant conversation with Chang Huan, were the most enthusiastic.

Other national team players felt envy, jealousy, and indifference.

We're all Chinese, so why is there such a big difference between us?

After a group breakfast and a one-hour rest, the players took a bus to Training Ground No. 2 at the Western Guangdong Sports Center to begin their training session.

The other three teams participating in this year's China Cup—Wales, Uruguay, and the Czech Republic—have all gone to their respective training grounds to begin recovery training, regardless of whether all their players have arrived.

These training grounds attract far more fans than the sea of ​​people outside the Chinese men's national football team's training grounds.

because----

International football stars such as Gareth Bale, Suarez, Cavani, Godin, and Ramsey are all included.

(P.S.: Valverde is the same person as Real Madrid's Valverde; Sina's translation is incorrect.)

The large influx of domestic and international fans into Nanning has created an unprecedentedly strong football atmosphere in the city.

However, with far more people than available tickets, the price of the limited tickets skyrocketed in a short period of time.

Ticket scalpers are making a fortune.

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