Trial Training (Part 1)
"Young man, you can go around the pole now. We hope to see you dribbling the ball around those obstacles in the shortest possible time. Of course, this is not all of the training. We just hope to see your ball feel. This is just a test of your basic skills." A white-haired old man wearing sportswear with a second hanging on his chest said to Richard expressionlessly.
It was relatively easy for Richard to enter Tottenham Hotspur's training camp. At least he was not stopped by a old gatekeeper outside like Arsenal's youth training camp. Tottenham Hotspur's youth training system has never been outstanding. In addition, Martin Joel's transfer fee is really limited this season, but he needs to add fresh blood to the team. , he needs players who suit his tactics. Although his targets are mostly players who have proven themselves in the league or players who have made a statement, the value of those players may prohibit Martin Joel, so he settles for the next best thing. Joel asked the youth team and other training camps to pay more attention to the players who come for training. Maybe their strength does not meet the team's requirements, but who can guarantee that none of these players are worthy of training by the team, even if they cannot To become a main player, as long as he can enter the rotation, it will be good. Anyway, the value of such a player is basically zero.
Although Richard has been kicked out of Chelsea's youth team, he is still a member of the Premier League giants in recent years, although he is just a small role that no one cares about; so when he heard that Richard came to try out, the security guard did not Do more to obstruct; as for the youth team staff who want to ask Richard why he came to Tottenham Hotspur, Richard certainly will not say that he was kicked out because his strength did not meet the requirements. Richard's reason is simple. Chelsea boss Comrade Abramovich has been causing trouble in the transfer market recently. He is now focusing on those big-name players. As for the players of Chelsea's youth team, it is difficult to get the opportunity to be promoted to the first team, so at this time, he would think of joining other teams to look for opportunities.
I don't know if Tottenham Hotspur's youth team management really believes in Richard or if Tottenham Hotspur's management thinks that such a player is a free gift anyway. It's best if he can stay. What would be lost, so Richard got the opportunity to try out.
After a simple physical test, Richard also ushered in today's second trial training.
Richard briefly warmed up. Although he knew that the chance of staying was not very great, Richard still had to go all out. He understood that his current strength was quite tragic, and perhaps a lower league would be his destination. , but as long as there is a glimmer of hope, Richard is still willing to go all out.
Richard touched the football with his feet a few times and found that it still felt good. He looked at the field about thirty meters in front of him, which had more than fifty obstacles. It seemed that Tottenham's coaches really thought highly of him. They actually arranged such dense and long obstacles; you must know that Richard usually only passes about a dozen obstacles during training. However, Richard did not back down. Although his skills are not very good, he is rarely very confident in dribbling. Perhaps his ability to pass people is still lacking, but these obstacles are just dead objects. Richard believes that With his own skills, he believed he could complete this test well.
Richard stepped on the ball and gave a thumbs up to the white-haired coach with a smile, indicating that he was ready.
The white-haired coach also smiled and gave Richard a thumbs up, picked up the stopwatch hanging on his chest, "Start!"
Richard gently flicked the football with his toes and immediately started to pass the obstacle. Richard's control of the ball is pretty good, at least he has no pressure when facing such a dead thing. Richard lightly touched the instep of his right foot, and the football obediently turned along the obstacle. With a slight flick of the inside foot, Richard Tian had already bypassed the second obstacle.
Richard's basic skills are quite solid. At least his dribbling is not inferior to players of the same age, or even better than many players of the same age. Moreover, Richard's ankles are quite flexible, so he can go around obstacles with ease. The football seemed to be stuck to Richard's feet, being carried around every obstacle flexibly by Richard.
"Very good, very good results. Young man, I believe you must have gone through a long period of training to have the ball skills you have now. It's very good. I'm very satisfied with your dribbling. To be honest, there may not be many players in the team. Better than your dribbling." Seeing Richard pass the last obstacle smoothly, the old man pinched the stopwatch and nodded with a smile on his face.
"Actually, I can do better. This is definitely not my best result." Richard didn't exaggerate. Today was because he attached great importance to trial training. Richard tried to be safe for the sake of safety, so he gave up on fast speed. To pass obstacles, in his opinion, all he needs to do is pass at a moderate speed. Not hitting those obstacles is the greatest success.
"Really? I think so too. I believe you must have retained some strength. In fact, you can knock down a few obstacles. This will not affect the impression you left on me." The old man smiled and nodded. It took him about thirty meters in about a minute. To be honest, this was not a very fast speed, but in the old man's opinion, this little handsome boy with blue eyes and blond hair showed good ball skills, This kind of performance made the old man's eyes light up. If this young player with flowing Golden hair can continue to show such strength in the following training, he knows that the team will definitely be willing to sign this young man.
"Boy, your basic skills are very solid, and we are very satisfied with your performance. But you also know that the trial training just now was completed without confrontation. You should also know that many players have no chance at all once they are on the court. He made too many moves, so I think actual combat can best test a player's strength." Although he told the Tottenham youth team coaches that he was not good at defense and shooting, the coaches still stubbornly arranged shooting training. Fortunately, Richard's footwork was smooth today, and he hit all the shots from the penalty spot. He also showed good hits from free kicks from about 20 to 30 meters away. Of course, everything was done without a goalkeeper. At this time, Richard's trial training gradually attracted the attention of some powerful coaches. They also wanted to know the strength of this boy who came for trial training.
"I'm not afraid of any physical confrontation. I think I can finally impress you." Richard confidently said to the middle-aged man in suits and ties beside him. He knew that this middle-aged man could decide whether to sign him or not. Therefore, Richard tried his best to show his abilities in front of middle-aged people.
"Really? Then let's have a simple actual battle." The middle-aged man glanced at Richard with interest.
"It's a very good arrangement. I like it like this. I will let the players be divided into groups. Of course, I will try to balance the strength among the players. We will have a 60-group match with 30 minutes in each half. This is a good idea." The middle-aged man nodded and said.
Richard secretly clenched his fists. He knew that this match would become the highlight of his trial training today! Richard secretly encouraged himself. As long as he can perform well in this competition, his chances of staying will be greatly increased! Of course, Richard would not think about the outcome if he did not perform well. This was a desperate battle for him. Richard promised to win but not to lose!
"Hey, big man over here!" Richard raised his hand high and shouted to the big white man who was running wildly with the ball. Richard was assigned to the midfielder position in this match. It seems that the coach wanted to see if Richard is able to tear apart the defense to create good scoring opportunities and organize the team's offense. In the first ten minutes of the game, Richard only touched the ball five times because his teammates did not believe him at all. They would choose to pass the ball to their familiar teammates, even if Richard position is better, even if his teammates have no position at all; for example, the big man wearing a gray training uniform is obviously a forward, but he has retreated to the midfield position at the moment. The unguarded Richard couldn't get even half of his pass even though he shouted at the top of his lungs.
Richard sighed heavily. He knew what his temporary teammates were thinking. After all, he was just a player on a temporary trial. He had never cooperated with others, and they would not have any tacit understanding at all; and these players They also understand that this game is not only important to Richard, but also a game that needs to be taken seriously for them. After all, they are all players who will not get the chance to be promoted to the first team. They must seize every opportunity to impress the coach. .
"No, I must seize the opportunity! I can't sit still and wait for death!" This time the attack failed again. Richard knew that he should take action, otherwise he would definitely not get anything if he continued to stand on the court meaninglessly like this. The coaches like it!
The opponent's defender made a long pass, and the football crossed the half court and fell into the backcourt. The opponent's midfielders and frontcourt players suddenly became active. Richard did not hesitate at that moment. Since you don't pass the ball to me, then I will create opportunities myself. !
It is not Richard's character to give up, and it is not Richard's style to retreat when faced with difficulties. Although his teammates do not believe him, this cannot make Richard feel discouraged. Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared, so Richard decided to work hard!
The opponent's midfielder got the ball, controlled the rhythm, and stabilized the formation. At this moment, Richard also took action!