Chapter 37: Public opinion is hard to disobey

Chapter 37: Public opinion is hard to disobey

"I will never let him appear on my team!"

Wilmots roared emotionally. His face, which looked like the Hollywood movie star Al Pacino, was red from suppressing it, and his eyebrows almost stood up. No wonder he was so angry, and he was about to call a press conference. The press conference was held, but the Belgian Football Association came to him at this time and asked him to add Deegan's name to the squad.

After the fierce quarrel more than a year ago, Deegan said in front of reporters that he was "just an idiot who doesn't understand anything" and asked the Belgian Football Association to "let him get out if he wants to go to the European Cup."

Since then, Deegan's name has never appeared in Wilmots' Belgian national team. Even if the qualifying situation in the qualifiers is in jeopardy, even if Belgium, as the defending champion, has to play in the play-offs with Greece, Wilmots didn't even consider Deegan.

Now that the team has qualified, and during this long preparation period, Deegan has not been involved. As a result, now it is going to Poland, but the Football Association suddenly proposed to modify the squad and add Deegan's name, which threatens How could Ermotz stand it?

"Mark! Calm down!"

The Belgian Football Association also expressed support for Wilmots' decision at the beginning. After all, at that time, Deegan's behavior was too reckless. He was not scolding Wilmots, but almost the entire Belgian Football Association. Their interests were seriously challenged, and Deegan was in a very difficult situation in Barcelona at the time. The Belgian Football Association also wanted to give Deegan some warning and agreed with Wilmots' decision to remove Deegan from the national team.

Later, Deegan was taken less and less seriously in Barcelona and played fewer and fewer games. Moreover, after several communications, Deegan had no intention of bowing to Wilmots at all. In order to maintain the power of the head coach, , the Belgian Football Association naturally sided with Wilmots.

But now, as the European Cup is approaching, the Belgian Football Association, which is eager to create good results again, has to start thinking about Deegan again.

Especially in the last few warm-up matches, Belgium's results have been very poor. In the most recent match, they were even tied with Cyprus at home. In addition, Deegan came on as a substitute in the Champions League final and showed good form, which made the Belgian Football Association There was no way to ignore Deegan's presence anymore.

Of course, what is more important is the will of the fans. Now almost all Belgian citizens have come forward and asked the Football Association to re-recruit Deegan so that Deegan can lead the European Red Devils to the European Cup stage to defend their title.

Although public opinion has always been subject to rape, sometimes those in power have to consider the opinions of those who are struggling with the common people.

"Mark! You have to understand that it's not us asking you to do this, but all the Belgians. They want to see Deegan on the stage of the European Cup. This is something we must seriously consider. We cannot stand against the fans. On the surface, what do you think?"

Wilmots heard this and said angrily: "Damn it! They don't understand anything at all. Chairman Coles, Mike, please forgive me. I can't work with someone who doesn't respect me, and my team doesn't need it either." That selfish guy will only cause destruction when he comes. Do you all want the Belgian Football Association to become the laughing stock of the whole world on the stage of the European Cup?"

In fact, the reason why Wilmots has such a tough attitude is that he does not want Belgium to make a fool of himself on the stage of the European Cup. In fact, he is worried that he will make a fool of himself.

Everyone all over the world knows that Deegan is a lunatic. He never considers the consequences of anything he does. He can do anything. The experience of the French team in the World Cup in South Africa is right in front of him. Wilmots does not want it. Become the second Domenech.

"Have you forgotten what he did in the past? The Brazilian has no sense of national honor at all. He only joined the Belgian national team to satisfy his injustice of participating in international competitions. Otherwise, he would not have caused damage, and He is still the captain of the team. That kind of behavior is absolutely unforgivable. Also, Chairman Coles Mike, you promised me that you would hand over all the rights of the team to me. Now I ask the Football Association to give up the recruitment. For Deegan's consideration, I don't need him at all!"

Wilmots hates Deegan so much not just because of the original tactics. Deegan offended him. The most important thing is that he doesn't want anyone to come and share the credit. When Wilmots took office, although he paid a compliment Antienis' contribution to Belgian football, but in fact, he looked down upon Antienis very much. He felt that Antienis was just Deegan's puppet in the national team, and he did not want to become that puppet himself.

Hearing this, the chairman of the Belgian Football Association, Korsmaike, was also a little embarrassed: "Mark! But what we need is results. We must ensure the national team's results in the European Cup. If possible, I hope to be able to defend the title!"

Defend the title!

Since the inception of the European Cup, there has never been a precedent for any team to defend the title in two consecutive tournaments. Originally, without Deegan, Spain would have been able to accomplish this feat, but now this opportunity has come to Belgium.

But the question is, can it really be achieved without the powerful core of Deegan?

Wilmots also frowned when he heard this. Defending the European Cup championship is not that easy. Germany, which has won the championship three times, and France, which has won the championship twice, have not been able to achieve it. Can Belgium do it?

Originally, the goal set by the Belgian Football Association for him this time was to reach the semi-finals of the European Cup. Wilmots was still very confident about this task.

After all, the current Belgian national team, compared to the World Cup in South Africa two years ago, only replaced one Deegan. The players in other positions have remained completely unchanged, especially the young people from two years ago, such as Hazard. , Lukaku has gradually matured.

Lukaku, in particular, is now the center forward in Wilmots' national team. He is the core of the team's offense and is highly valued by Wilmots.

But if it comes to defending the title, Wilmots would not dare to make such a guarantee. After all, the European Cup is a single knockout match until the end. Anything can happen, and who can say for sure?

"But he ignores my authority as the head coach in the team. If I bow to him at this time, how can I control the team!"

Colesmichael advised: "Mark! I know this will be very embarrassing, but you have to know that there are some things that I can't decide. Now people across the country are calling for Deegan to join the national team, and this The matter has become so big that even Congress is asking about it, and even His Majesty the King is a fan of Deegan and is interceding for him. I hope you can think about it carefully!"

The current king of Belgium is Albert II. He is indeed a fan of Deegan. Before, after Deegan led Belgium to win the World Cup in South Africa, he personally awarded Deegan a medal. Not only him, but also the current throne The heir Philippe is a fan of Deegan. Although the royal family no longer controls Belgium, its status in the hearts of the people is still very high. A word from the royal family still carries a lot of weight.

Hearing what Korsmic said, Wilmots had to think carefully. He knew that it would not benefit him to go against the Football Association or even the people of the country at this time.

"Mr. Korsmichael, I need to think about this!"

Colesmichael frowned: "Mark! Do we still have time to think about it now? There is less than one day left before the time required by UEFA to submit the list. We must make a decision as soon as possible!"

Korsmichael said, walked to the balcony, opened the curtains, opened the window, and suddenly a burst of noise came in.

"Mark! Look outside, they are all here to petition for Deegan. Can we really sit back and ignore it? Mark! Even if Deegan is added to the roster, you will still be the head coach of the Belgian national team, but if you If you refuse, I think you have seen it, and I don't want to do anything that no one wants to see happen because of this!"

Now that Deegan has joined the national team, almost the whole of Belgium is in chaos. If Wilmots remains stubborn, no one knows what the angry Belgian fans will do.

Even if the fans can still maintain restraint at this time, if Belgium cannot achieve satisfactory results in the European Cup, no one can say what will happen by then.

Wilmots felt extremely aggrieved at the moment. He was the head coach of the national team, but now he had to bow to a player under the pressure of everyone.

"Okay! I~~~~~~ agreed!"

Korsmaike let out a sigh of relief after hearing this. He was really afraid that Wilmots would be tough to the end. If that happened, it would be really troublesome.

On the same day, the Belgian Football Association announced the squad for the European Cup. Seeing Deegan's name on the list, Belgian fans immediately cheered.

After receiving the notice, Deegan was no longer stubborn. He packed up his greetings and went directly to Belgium's station in Poland.

Goalkeepers: Proto (Anderlecht), Courtois (Atletico Madrid), Mignolet (Liverpool)

Left back: Lombards (Zenit St. Petersburg), Poconioli (Alkmaar)

Right back: Van Buyten (Bayern Munich), Alderweireld (Atletico Madrid)

Central defenders: Vermaelen (Arsenal), Vertonghen (Tottenham Hotspur), Kompany (Manchester City), Vanden Bore (Fiorentina)

Midfielder: Fellaini (Fiorentina), Nainggolan (Roma), Dembélé (Everton), Defoe (Aston Villa), Witsel (Villareal), Maarten Thomas (Ajax), Simons (Anderlecht), De Bruyne (Liverpool)

Forwards: Miralas (Everton), Deegan (Barcelona), Lukaku (Chelsea), Hazard (Chelsea)