2 National team debut

2 National team debut

In any case, what Leon was worried about was something that hadn't happened yet.

After participating in the first training session of the national team, on May 29th, the Argentine national team also ushered in their penultimate warm-up opponent before the start of the World Cup, Côte d'Ivoire, in Sapporo.

Because the lunatic Bielsa promised Leon that he would play 15 minutes in the warm-up match on May 29th, this game will be Leon's first appearance in the national team.

Many Japanese fans came to cheer for the Argentine team, and many of them were pretty girls.

In short, 99% of the fans present today are fans of the Argentine team. The popularity of this favorite to win the World Cup is beyond doubt...

Especially Batty the God of War, Crespo, Zanetti and other famous superstars, oh! To Leon's surprise, he actually has fans in East Asia.

Of course, they are all female fans! People came because he was handsome.

The number one handsome guy in this World Cup deserves to be Beckham, but his reputation has an advantage. In fact, many Japanese female fans also think that Leon's handsomeness is not inferior to Beckham's.

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"Leon, don't be nervous, go up and play hard!" In the 76th minute of the second half of the friendly match between Argentina and Côte d'Ivoire, Leon completed his debut in the Argentine national team.

He replaced Joker - Aimar.

Aimar also patted on the shoulder to cheer for Leon.

"My friends in front of the TV, this is a historic moment. Leonwell, who turned 19 after seven days, officially represented the Argentine national team for the first time. He replaced Aimar. Look at this Son, Bielsa put him in the front midfielder position." This World Cup is still broadcast live by Argentine digital satellite TV for Argentine fans, so the commentator is of course one of Leon's brainless fans. The famous football star Kempes and the number one mouthpiece in Argentina, Varidek.

At this time, on the court, the Argentine team was already leading 2-0 on the scoreboard. Barty and Crespo each scored a goal in the first and second half. Although the Ivory Coast team in 2002 was not as strong as it was later, it was definitely not an underdog. .

The strength shown by the Argentines in the game has made commentators from many countries very optimistic about this Argentina.

"Argentina replaced a child in the 76th minute of the game. This child is very popular in Argentina." Datianchao Wutai, Brother Zhang Lu and Jianhong were also explaining the game to the Chinese audience. Contest.

"Well, this kid looks like a midfielder, but I just don't know what his style looks like." Brother Jianhong is obviously not as knowledgeable as Zhang Luzhang's director, but this can't be blamed on Brother Jianhong, after all, South America is too far away from the Celestial Dynasty up.

"Argentina really has too many talents in this World Cup. It can be said that they are full of talents." Zhang Lu lamented the strength of the Argentine team.

"Murakami, the Argentine team has replaced Lionwell. Alas, such a talented player can only play in garbage time in the Argentine national team. The strength of the Argentine team is really too strong." Japan's nhk TV station, The Japanese commentators, like the Chinese commentators, are feeling the strength of the Argentine team.

Yes, no one is not emotional! Argentina is the second most popular team to win the championship!

On the court, after Leon came on the field, he was in charge of the front midfielder. Argentina played a formation between 451 and 433 today. Rado, on the front line is Crespo who played in the second half and contributed goals.

After Leon played, the big brothers of the national team also took good care of him...

This is also directly related to the many seniors in the river plate on the court.

In short, Leon got a chance to show himself after playing.

In the 78th minute of the second half, Almeida passed the ball to Leon after stealing the ball in midfield, and Leon observed the situation and faced the black, thick and hard Ivorian midfielder, he made a smart dunk It defuses the opponent's fierce rush.

"Good job Leon!" On the bench, his brothers Aimar, Placente and others were also cheering for him off the court.

Young people, don't be restrained, you must let go and kick.

In the stands, Japanese fans were also applauding Lionwell's performance...

Because the Argentine team had six Leon's River Plate brothers in this lineup in the second half, he didn't need to adapt to the Argentine team's tactics at all, and became the core of the midfield as soon as he played.

Uh, this is not to say how strong Leon is, but that Gallardo and Ortega intentionally gave up the right to organize the attack, and are responsible for the breakthrough with peace of mind. They also want to give their little brother Opportunities for some performance.

Even Crespo kept playing for Leon who was going forward, giving him a chance to show his talent.

Leon's outstanding performance also made the wizard Veron on the bench a little jealous: These guys, when I was on the court, never trusted me so much. How could this 18-year-old kid get such trust from them?

The contradiction has not yet begun, but it has already been revealed faintly.

In the 84th minute of the second half, the Argentine scored the third goal, and this goal came from an assist by Lionwell.

This is also Leon's first assist in the national team!

This is Ortega's breakthrough on the left. Although the right back of Côte d'Ivoire has good physical fitness, it is obvious that his defensive awareness is very poor. He went up and rushed to Ortega.

The little donkey wearing the number 10 of the Argentine national team slapped his left foot and swung his right foot forward to enter the penalty area!

"Opportunity! Opportunity for the Argentine team, hit the goal?" Brother Jianhong's loud voice also raised his voice.

Ortega didn't hit the goal. He saw the young junior Leonwell who was already empty in the middle. He pushed the ball to the middle with the outside of his instep!

At this time, because the goalkeeper of Côte d'Ivoire attacked rashly just now, Leonwell was almost empty when he inserted in the middle!

"Hit the door!!!!" Brother Jianhong was excited again.

But Leon didn't choose to shoot, he chose to pass the ball to Crespo who was not offside and was more empty!

The ball was not offside because Ivory Coast had a full-back trailing behind.

"Not hitting the goal yet? Crespo! Scored twice!!! Three to zero!!! Well, the Argentine team is going to pass the ball into the opponent's goal." Brother Jianhong said with emotion.

In fact, it's not that Leon doesn't want to shoot, but he thinks that this goal should be left to Crespo, because Crespo takes such good care of him as a junior, so he should reciprocate.

Crespo, who scored twice, ran to Leon, "Why don't you shoot, Leon."

Crespo's tone seemed to be blaming, but in fact he didn't have the consciousness to blame Leon. He hugged Leon as if he was looking at a little brother, "Next time there is such an opportunity, don't be shy. , come yourself!"

Leon nodded, an assist allowed him to gain Crespo's trust, which was far more cost-effective than hitting the goal by himself.

Bielsa on the sidelines also applauded for Leon's 'making a goal' this time, not greedy for credit, which is very difficult for a young player, especially Leonwell, who is so energetic, can actually do it This is so rare.

At this time, on the bench, Veron's jealousy became more and more intense: he could shoot by himself, but he wanted to pass the ball. If Crespo was offside, wouldn't this delay the opportunity?

Of course, although Veron is a little jealous now, he is the main player of the Argentine national team after all, so he is just upset in his heart.

After Crespo scored twice, the Argentine team also won 3-0. Leon, who came off the bench for 15 minutes, performed very well, at least he didn't play much in the midfielder position.

And his handsome breakthrough has made many Japanese fans remember him.

"Haha, Hernan (Crespo), you should treat Leon to dinner. Without Leon, you have no chance to score twice." Aimar, Gallardo, Placente, Almeida The others also laughed after the game.

Crespo shrugged. "This kid, his chances are actually very good, but Leon, thank you, when you come to Italy in the future, I will definitely treat you to a good meal."

Leon smiled humbly. The national team is no better than the club. In the River Plate team, he is a genius who is praised to the sky. In the national team, he is just a rookie.

Be humble.

Now everyone is liking the little brother of the River Plate team more and more. Of course, some people will think that Leon is contrived, such as the wizard Veron, Pochettino, Chamotte and others...

However, because the Argentine national team is very harmonious now, there are no conflicts, and everyone greets them with smiles on the surface.

"Gabriel, what do you think of Leon." I don't know why, the more Zanetti looks at Leon now, the more he likes him.

Batty smiled and nodded: "Javier, this little guy has good skills, but... the World Cup, he is still too young."

"Well, but he will definitely be the main force in the future." Zanetti laughed.

Leon didn't know that Zanetti also appreciated him, because after the game, he was sneakily taken away by his elder brother Ortega.

"Leon, do you want to meet a Japanese girl?" Ortega asked with a smile.

"But..." Bielsa's inscription stipulates that during the World Cup, everyone must return to the hotel before ten o'clock in the evening, otherwise they will be punished severely.

"What are you afraid of, Leon, with your elder brother and me here, can't we come back before nine o'clock?" Ortega is definitely not a model of a professional player.

It's not the first day Leon has known Ortega, and he really wants to meet Japanese girls too!

Japanese girls... Just thinking about it makes Leon full of motivation to look after them!

"Hey, let's go, boy!" So Ortega pulled Leon into the thief boat.

Of course, they still greeted Bielsa, but well, they went shopping in the name of name.

Bielsa didn't say anything, as long as he came back before ten o'clock in the evening, everything would be fine...

Because Ortega can only speak Spanish, Leon, who can speak English and French, became Ortega's guide along the way.

There are many foreigners during the World Cup, and the Japanese taxi driver has no doubts about these two foreigners wearing sunglasses.

"Dude, do you know any interesting places around here?" Leon asked the driver.

"I don't know where you are going?" This Japanese driver is not a good person at first sight! He smirked and said to Ortega and Leon.

It seems that his elder brother Ortega is really prepared to come, and he even learned a Japanese sentence specially: "Sauna warm!"

The Japanese driver smiled, "No problem, gentlemen, I just don't know whether you want to go to the high-end or the ordinary?"

"High-end!" When you come out to play, you must play the best! We are not without money!

"Okay! Sit still, I'm speeding up!" The Japanese driver smiled and speeded up the car. Everyone is like-minded!

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