Chapter 79

Chapter 79 New teammates

Avril still left, and Digan could see the nostalgia in her eyes. She welcomed Digan into her life, but she didn't want to enter Digan's family. No, there is no need to ask Avril Lavigne.

Degan returned to Bergamo that day, and did not go to see Avril Lavigne. He was never a person who could not let go. Historically, Degan stayed in Milan until Kaka left. Now Degan left as soon as he said he would. Degan is used to saying goodbye to the future, just like he had to give up football because of a heart attack in his previous life.

All the players can return to the team within the specified time, which makes Mandolini very satisfied. Although he is a little disgusted with the scandal of Degan off the field, it is the private life of the players, and he does not need to have conflicts with Degan over this kind of thing. .

The most important part of the first training camp after the winter break is to welcome new teammates. Although the moods of the old players are different, the arrival of new players will definitely have an impact on their status in the team, but this is professional training. Football, there is no way to talk about human feelings.

"Hi everyone! I'm Paulo Montero, a Uruguayan, a 33-year-old guy. I played for Atlanta just like you eight years ago. Now that I'm back, I hope to create a new era with you. Big picture, I am not here to retire, my heart is not old yet, champion! I hope that by the end of this season, we can celebrate the victory together!"

Montero has a great reputation, at least for the current Atlanta. Except for Albertini, no one can compare to Montero in terms of qualifications and fame.

Degan is now a super star in world football, but he is only a new star. In front of a famous player like Montero, he is still a junior.

"Carlos Gamarra! A Paraguayan, the position is a central defender, and he is also 33 years old. I don't think I am old. In fact, I think my football career has just begun. I am here to show some People have proved that I am no worse than them, it's just that they have no vision, I will let everyone see what the power of a Paraguayan man is!"

Gamara may not be well-known in the world football world, but in the current Paraguay, he is definitely a well-deserved No. In the Paraguayan national team he is a well-deserved number one, always has been.

But in Inter Milan, Gamarra was completely ignored. He was like an invisible man. Milan's own rookie De La Fiore.

It is indeed time for Gamarra to think for himself. He hopes to participate in the World Cup in Germany and the South American qualifiers in Paraguay. Players who can't play.

Compared with Montero, Degan's expectations for Gamara are obviously greater. Montero's reputation is not small, but after leaving Juventus, it began to decline, but Gamara is different. His The longevity of sports is amazing. In the history of the 2006 Olympic Games, he was the backbone of the Paraguay team's defense, and he was the most outstanding defender in that World Cup.

"Marco Cassetti, who played for Lecce before, can play both left and right sides. I am~~~~~~~~~ I am very happy to see you all!"

Compared with Montero and Gamarra, Cassetti is obviously much more shy. He is still unknown, but who would have thought that this 27-year-old player could finally enter the national team, and in his thirties When he was 3 years old, he still held the right back position of the Red Wolf Roma.

"Maxwell, Brazilian, 23 years old, played for Ajax before, my best position is left back, and I can also play left midfielder!"

Maxwell is definitely the biggest surprise brought to the team and fans by the Atlanta management this winter. Maybe not many people know him now, but the scouts of those big teams have already noticed him. The assist maniac often staged a good show of dribbling with the ball in the backcourt and rushing to the frontcourt.

Maxwell just briefly introduced himself, and he is also very clear that he is a temporary worker in Atlanta. After half a season, he will transfer to Inter Milan to play, so he has no sense of belonging to Atlanta.

If Ajax hadn't been eliminated in the UEFA Champions League this season, he wouldn't have come to this small temple in Atlanta. His goal is the top team in the top league, and Atlanta is obviously still far behind.

Next came Nocerino. Although he had the experience of a national brand, since leaving Juventus, his career has not been very smooth, but character determines everything. Nocerino is not a quiet man. After moving to AC Milan, he even had an advanced example of yelling at Ibrahimovic on the court.

"Antonio Nocerino, who came from the Juventus youth training camp, played for Genoa before, at the age of nineteen, I came to Atlanta to win the championship! Besides, my idol is Digan!"

Depend on!

This kid is quite obedient, he knows who is the boss of this team, so he will come up and hug his thigh if he rushes, he has a future.

Nocerino is not yet the future Nuotian King. Although he is old, he is indeed a young man of the same age as Digan. Maybe no one has noticed his ability yet, but it is clear to all Digans when he crosses the road. After moving to AC Milan, the midfield engineer who had been unknown before suddenly broke out. In front of him was Zlatan Ibrahimovic who could hold the ball. His vertical running and offensive ability were completely developed by Uncle Jiong. come out.

It can be said that Nocerino was definitely the most famous midfielder in Italian football that year, and even De Rossi's edge was covered up by him.

The last one who introduced himself was Jimenez. Among the newly joined players, his reputation is undoubtedly the smallest.

Terni?

Although it is a team in Serie B, not many Italians know about this team, let alone the players of this team.

Jimenez has no experience playing for the Chilean national team before. For most people, Jimenez is a blank slate. No one knows his strength, except Digan.

The newly joined players have completed their self-introductions. Seeing this aggressive newcomers, the old players can't help but feel the pressure. Everyone knows that these people transfer over, but they just want to give up their positions. , no one is willing, if you want to snatch it, speak with your strength.

"Very good! Boys, welcome to your new teammates!"

There was sparse applause in the team. Everyone's mood is different. Those who are in a stable position are naturally happy to see the team's lineup being strengthened, while those who are threatened are holding back their energy and intend to use their strength. Defend your place in the team.

"We've got six new players this winter and I think you can all feel the determination in the team this season, we're top of the league right now and a lot of people think it's because of our fucking luck , Hey! Those hillbillies from Bergamo actually jumped to the first position, okay! Just let them be happy, someone will drag them down soon, and the small team wins the championship? What are you kidding! Those Bells Gamo's poor boys must be crazy!"

Mandolini imitated the words of many people outside in a strange way, and then his face became a little hideous, and he shouted: "But, we just want to let them know, yes! The little boy from Bergamo The team is going to be crazy this time, to let those high-ranking old men know that we poor boys can also overthrow their throne. The team is in very good condition now, and during the winter break, there is a new team players, our strength will only be stronger than the first half of the season, why can't we win the league championship, is it because we are not a strong team like Juventus, AC Milan, Inter Milan!? Hell theory! We are Atlanta, we just want to go crazy once, let everyone see our strength, boys! We still have half a season to play, do our best, for Atlanta, for yourselves, don't leave any regrets! Wait until you When you get old, you'll look back on this season, all the crazy things we did together, and at that point, you'll be so proud of all the hard work you put in this season, because we don't rely on anyone, we Relying on my own efforts, I won the championship and created a great history!"

Mandolini's words were really inspiring, and even Degan couldn't help his blood boil.

champion! champion!

Why did Degan threaten the club with such painstaking efforts? It's not just the championship.

Degan hopes to use this championship to build a new giant in Serie A, even if it can't become a giant, at least it can become a new force in Italian football.

As long as the team still has ambitions at that time, he doesn't mind staying. Instead of playing for a giant, Degan is obviously more willing to use his own efforts to create a giant, just like what Maradona did in Naples. .

Why Maradona can become the king of the ball? Compared with many players in the world football, his achievements are all eclipsed, but he created a myth, leading such a small team like Naples to sweep away many powerful players in Italy , won the league championship twice, and with this alone, his title of football king is well-deserved.

Six players were introduced in one winter transfer, including famous players like Montero and Gamarra, as well as powerful players like Maxwell and Cassetti, as well as players from the u21 national youth team like Nocerino. members, and of course strangers like Jimenez.

Although Atlanta's move is not worth mentioning compared to those giants, but for a small team like Atlanta, such a transfer is enough to make them happy for a while.

The most important thing is that this winter, none of the team's players left, which made the fans feel the team's determination to do a big job this season.

For the fans, Degan has everything. What they are most worried about this winter is Degan's departure. Although the winter transfer is not over yet, Riodo has already announced that Atlanta's transfer work this winter has been completed. it's over.

If Riodo said such things in the past, the fans would definitely take it as fart, but this season is different, with such a strong signing, Riodo obviously intends to go crazy with the team.

Around the training ground, many fans also came today. They all came to see the new franchise players. The team finally has some ambitions. The fans also want to see what the new players are capable of. , can help the team.

After a simple ginseng exercise, Mandolini decided to play a practice game. On January 6, the team will go to Florence to challenge the reborn Viola. This training game will be related to the next league lineup.

Everyone knows very well that whether they are old players or newcomers, if they want to be the main players, they must rely on their strengths. So at the beginning of the training match, everyone worked extra hard. It didn't look like they were training at all. It's an official game.

Among the new players, the first one to stand out was not Nocerino, who was favored by Degan, but the least famous Jimenez. His dexterous running and outstanding skills soon became the focus of attention , although it was the first time to participate in the joint training in Atlanta, his performance was not stage fright at all. During the game, he even looked like a player who has played for the team for many years. After only ten minutes, he presented a beautiful Assisted, crossed from the side, and Digan, who was in place, went to the goal with a header.

Five minutes later, Jimenez's shot almost broke through the goal of Taibi's handle. In this game, Mandolini did not arrange the main force and the substitute. It was entirely composed of him and Mondonico picking players Has been the team.

Jimenez's performance also made Mandolini's eyes shine. This Chilean kid recommended by Digan and inspected by Pellegrini is indeed expected.

Seeing that Jimenez is so active, Nocerino is unwilling to let the Chilean be the only one. Degan takes the ball in the frontcourt, Nocerino jumps in in time, and Degan makes the ball behind him in time. Noceri Nuo volleyed vigorously and made another victory.

Nocerino played as a left winger when he was in Genoa. He didn't know why Mandolini placed him in the midfielder position, but he couldn't resist the coach's decision. When he was at AC Milan, he hoped to play as a striker, but Tassotti chose to put him in the position of a central defender.

However, Nocerino soon discovered that it was different. In the past, during training or games, his task was to take the ball to the side, then cross it, and run all the way to the black.

But now that he has moved to the position of the midfielder, he immediately finds that the world in front of him is different, it is no longer as narrow as a sidewalk, and he feels as if he owns the entire court.

Cassetti felt the same as Nocerino. His original position was midfielder and winger, but today Mandolini arranged for him to be a right back. Cassetti hesitated at the beginning , This is his first appearance in front of the new coach, he doesn't want to screw it up, but Degan's words aroused the fighting spirit in his heart.

"If you switch to full-back, I guarantee you can make it to the Italian national team!"

Italian national team!

In the past, Cassetti didn't even dare to think about it. His greatest wish was to be able to get a main position in a first division team, the national team? forget it! That's not something a mortal like him should dream about.

But after only playing for 30 minutes, Cassetti suddenly realized that he was wasting his life playing as a defensive midfielder or a full-back. However, it is precisely because of his previous experience that he was able to defend and provide assists with ease. , The third is five minutes, it was after he inserted the assist, he made a diagonal pass and assisted Digan to score twice.

Different from these young people are Montero and Gamarra, the two veterans. They play familiar positions and seem to be able to do a job with ease. Although they are old, their strength is still very prominent in front of Atlanta players, especially Gamara, his air defense ability is extremely strong, and the opponent's several high ball attacks were all destroyed by his header.

And Montero served as a marking central defender. The young Paccini seemed helpless in front of him. Boudin, who was his partner, simply flinched after Montero made a fierce steal.

"Boy! Where do you want to hide? This is just a training game. When it comes to the official game, those defenders won't be as polite to you as I am!"

Montero's loud voice resounded throughout the training ground, making Boudin blush.

uncle!

This is still polite! ?

So what do you mean, you are welcome, just cut off my leg?

"I think Paul can serve as the team's vice-captain!" Mondonico on the sidelines suggested.

Mandolini thought for a while, and finally nodded. Now the team's vice-captain is Marcolini, but it is obvious that Marcolini's position is already very dangerous in the second half of the season.

"I will talk to Marcolini, I think he will agree, Paul has a lot of influence among the fans, and he should indeed be allowed to take more responsibility!"

Montero was the captain in Uruguay before, and he also wore the captain's armband when he was in Juventus. Being the captain of the team is no stranger to him. He has long been used to such a role. When it comes to Taibi's mood, Mandolini wants to directly appoint Montero as the captain.

The rhythm of the game on the field is also getting more and more open. In just five minutes, both sides scored another goal. Digan scored on one side and Maxwell scored on the other side.

If it is said that the one who feels the deepest now is probably Maxwell. He came here to position himself as a temporary worker. In his opinion, although Atlanta's determination is not small, but such a small team wants to overthrow those giants. , Grabbing class and seizing power is simply a fantasy, but it was only half of the training game, and Maxwell's mind changed.

Atalanta is not only compared with Inter Milan, but also compared with the Ajax he played for before, in terms of lineup, it is much worse, but this team is full of enthusiasm, everyone is doing their best, every time Everyone seems to be fully wound up, unwilling to stop for a moment.

This is just a training match, do you need to work so hard?

Maxwell was full of doubts in his heart, but soon, unconsciously, his speed also became faster, running, responding, attacking, defending, he felt that he was fully integrated into this team, Follow the rhythm of this team.

This feeling is simply amazing.

Although some players are obviously much weaker in the eyes of Maxwell, those people also do not lack courage and diligence. They are still running hard, trying their best to fight for every chance to touch the ball, and make correct moves as much as possible deal with.

During normal training, Sai Mandolini never said a word, just stood on the sidelines and watched patiently. He was pleasantly surprised by the changes in the team.

What Mandolini was most worried about before was that after more than ten days of rest, the team would slack off, but now it seems that his worries are completely unnecessary.

At the end of a training match, Mandolini has roughly decided on Atlanta's main lineup for the second half of the season.

"Ricardo! Rhodes should really be a scout. How did he know these people?"

Atlanta's winter transfer was carried out entirely in accordance with Degan's opinion. Now it seems that every choice of Degan is perfect. Montero and Gamarra are still strong. A sweeper and a marking center back are completely competent. The main position, Cassetti and the unexpected Maxwell are separated on both sides, the assists and defensive ability are very balanced, Nocerino and Lazzari, Albertini as the midfielder, Jimenez replaces the injured Montolivo Suddenly, Degan and Paccini formed a strike partner. This lineup, in Mandolini's view, is perfect enough.

Mandolini can't wait to hope that the new season can start soon, and he wants to test the strength of the team's new lineup.

Degan also seemed very happy. The strength of these new aids was not weaker than he imagined. As long as the team does not suffer from extensive injuries in the second half of the season, they will definitely have a certain degree of competitiveness.

So what if Juventus is undecided?

As long as Atlanta can play at its own pace, by the end of the season, Degan has the confidence to surprise everyone.

After the training that day, Degan was ready to go home in a very relaxed mood, and he became a loner again, which seemed to have no effect on him.

As soon as he arrived at the parking lot, Degan saw Alberti standing beside his car and waving at him from a long distance away.

"Rod! Come here! Let's have a drink together!"