The list of twenty-three players for the qualifiers has finally come out. Except for Li Zhao, no one else from the Genbao team has been selected. The other two spots were given to goalkeepers No. 12 Chen Wei and No. 13 of the Shanghai East Asia team respectively.

No. 2 midfielder Hu Jinghang, he is actually the youngest in terms of age, and will still be eligible to participate even in the next term. In the previous friendly matches, except for the two exchange games between China and North Korea, he played well.

The rest, whether it was the Four Nations Invitational Tournament or the China-Japan-Korea Games, were either tied or lost. Generally speaking, the strength of the national junior teams this year is still weak.

After sending Figo away, he will soon prepare for the qualifiers of the Asian Youth Championship. In fact, there have been two rounds of qualifiers, but he has not been included in the lineup, but the opponent is also weaker. The first round is in September

Against Malaysia on the 8th, the national junior team won the game 3-1. In the second round, they played against Singapore on September 10th (yesterday) and won the same 3-1. The next game is against East Timor on September 15th.

, Li Zhao’s training finally allowed him to enter the game roster for the first time. Of course, he was not in the starting lineup, and these three games were all at home.

On September 15th, Country C’s national youth team once again played at home against East Timor. Li Zhao was substituted in the 78th minute. At this time, Country C was already leading 2-0. East Timor’s players were still relatively weak. Li Zhao

Not long after he came on the field, he scored a goal in a quick counterattack, and then assisted Zhang Yuning to score another goal at the end of the game, eventually winning the game 4-0.

Although Li Zhao's talent is the best in this team, because he is at least one year younger than the others and he arrived later, his reputation is not obvious. Currently, the ones with the highest reputation in the team are Zhang Yuning and others.

This group of senior brothers.

The last game of the qualifiers is an away game against the North Korean team on September 18. Promotion is already certain, but the success or failure of this game will still directly affect the top spot in the qualifiers.

To compete in North Korea, you need to gather in Beijing before taking a flight to Pyongyang. The main reason is that North Korea's international flights are currently only open to Beijing, Shenyang and Vladivostok. Not to mention them, it is the capital of North Koreans abroad who return home.

I had to transfer to Beijing and then go back. So I rested for the night after arriving in Beijing on the afternoon of September 16, and took a flight to Pyongyang, North Korea the next morning. Li Zhao was also full of excitement about his first trip to such a mysterious country.

Curious, but this trip to North Korea obviously did not go as smoothly as he imagined. Of course, this is a story for another day.

The plane first arrived over Shenyang and then flew to Pyongyang. On the plane, he met an acquaintance.

"Hey, you're not that kid named Li!" A flight attendant looked at Li Zhao who was leaning on his seat in surprise and said.

"Yes, my name is Li Zhao. By the way, aren't you that Zhuge or something? Why should you take an international flight?" Li Zhao said.

"It's Zhuge Zirui. I've been transferred to the international flight team since the last time I saw you. It's been a while." Zhuge Zirui said.

"No wonder! But when I talk about you, you always give me a feeling of family, much like a sister." Li Zhao sighed.

"Really!" Zhuge Zirui smiled noncommittally, and then said: "Ah, by the way, why did you suddenly become a member of the National Youth Team?"

So Li Zhao briefly told her some of the things that happened to him recently, and of course omitted some special content. After listening to Li Zhao's story, Zhuge Zirui said with emotion: "Your experience can be regarded as a movie."

An inspiring story.”

"I'm just at the beginning, there's still a long way to go," Li Zhao said.

"Yes! Oh, but you are lucky this time. You are flying our Air China. According to the general practice, this route is Air Koryo of North Korea. If you are flying their plane, I think

It must be a very interesting thing!" Zhuge Zirui finished speaking with a playful smile.

"Looking at your appearance, I feel like their planes are not very good!" Li Zhao said.

"You still have to sit through it once to know exactly how it works, but it should leave you with an unforgettable memory." Zhuge Zirui said.

"Wait a minute, I suddenly remembered. It seems that we heard that we were taking that Air Koryo flight when we came back." Li Zhao said sullenly, and for a moment he felt bad all over.

"Haha, to scare you, that was actually before, and Air Koryo is not that bad now!" Zhuge Zirui said with a smile.

Zhuge Zirui then exchanged with him the customs and customs of North Korea and told him some matters and taboos to pay attention to.

Li Zhao: “Add you on WeChat so that I can consult with you about the local conditions in advance whenever I go there.”

Zhuge Zirui: "Okay, but we are on a plane now. Mobile phones can be disabled!"

Li Zhao: "This is a bit difficult to handle. I don't usually run into you."

Zhuge Zirui: "Although you and I are nearly ten years apart, it's still okay to call us sister."

Li Zhao did not hesitate: "Good sister, please help me!"

Zhuge Zirui went back, and when he came out again, he handed him a note and said: "This is my WeChat ID, please don't leak it!"

Li Zhao: "No problem, we will definitely deal with it when it's over."

After Zhuge Zirui left, Zhang Yuning on the side said with a sly smile: "Junior brother, this sister is very decent. She has made friends so quickly, okay?"

Li Zhao: "Just an ordinary friend. I happened to meet him and said a few words."

Zhang Yuning: "I don't think so. I even got her WeChat ID. Tell me, what's the secret? My sister has called me."

Li Zhao: "Don't think blindly. We are very pure. She is older than me. It's normal to call her sister."

Zhang Yuning: "Pure, haha! Okay, why don't you give me a copy of her WeChat account too."

Li Zhao: "That's not possible. If you want, go find her yourself, but I don't think you are suitable."

"Forget it, don't let me pull you down!" Zhang Yuning said pretending to be angry.

Li Zhao thought for a moment and said, "How about I ask her if she has no objection."

Zhang Yuning put his hands together in a sign of supplication.

"Sister Zhuge, I'm sorry, a friend of mine also wants to add you on WeChat. I wonder if you have any objections?" Li Zhao found Zhuge Zirui while going to the toilet, but his voice was very soft when he said this.

, there is a feeling of guilty conscience.

After sighing, Zhuge Zirui said: "You are just for entertainment, right? I am not interested in you little brothers."

"No need to discuss?" Li Zhao asked.

"No need to discuss! Also, I already have a boyfriend. You little brats who don't even have full hair, stop thinking nonsense. I only recognized you as my brother because you look like a relative of mine. How can you

Don't act recklessly, or I will take back your things." Zhuge Zirui said seriously.

"Okay!" Li Zhao responded and went back dejectedly.

"How is the situation?" Zhang Yuning asked before Li Zhao could settle down.

"That sister said she wanted you to give up. She doesn't like kids like us." Li Zhaodao.

"Then why is she so enthusiastic about you?" Zhang Yuning still asked unwillingly.

"She only recognizes me as her younger brother, and she already has a boyfriend, so don't think too much about it," Li Zhao said.

Seeing Zhang Yuning's frustrated look, Li Zhao patted him on the shoulder again and changed the topic: "Brother Yuning, there used to be a football player with the same name as you. He seemed to be quite good. I wonder which one of you is better?"

"Oh, you are talking about the guy from Liaoning, right? I know this. He was famous back then. I grew up watching his football, and later he transferred to Shanghai. In terms of achievements, I am better than what I am now.

No, but I should be able to surpass him in the future." Zhang Yuning said.

"Okay, I support you! Then let's help each other." Li Zhao extended his hand and said.

"Okay, let's work hard together!" Zhang Yuning high-fived him. He also looked away and had put down what he had just done.

The urban appearance of North Korea is equivalent to what Country C looked like more than ten years ago. Of course, this is still in the capital Pyongyang. There is no way to know what other places are like. After getting off the plane, the team checked into the Yanggakdo Hotel, which is the most popular hotel in the area.

It is one of the most luxurious hotels. The decoration facilities of the hotel are quite good. There is also a 24-hour revolving restaurant on the roof that overlooks most of Pyongyang. The team has dinner here. However, in comparison, the night view of Pyongyang is

But there isn't much to see. Compared with the brightly lit large and medium-sized cities in China, it is really unsatisfactory.

The team leader also distributed flashlights to the players, saying that there are sometimes power outages here at night, so it is better to prepare them for safety reasons. The journey was tiring, and the game would start in the afternoon of the next day, so most of the players had dinner

Soon after, they went back to their respective rooms to rest. Of course, Li Zhao's space practice every night was indispensable.

He has been in good form recently, and has gained more understanding of passing and shooting. After being inspired by Xiaomi, he also thought of applying certain techniques in basketball to footwork and other things in football if the rules allow it.

Needless to say, he has recently thought about how to use his hand strength, and the only thing in football that allows him to use this advantage is undoubtedly the sideline ball. It is also very interesting to use his good basketball touch to accurately throw the football, but it is a pity.

The rules of the game do not allow throwing the ball with one hand, otherwise he can throw it higher and further, and it is really a pioneering work that feels like throwing a free kick with his hands.

"Master, you can properly practice your waist and abdominal strength. This will be more conducive to your throwing powerful sideline balls!" Xiao Mi suggested from time to time.

Li Zhao really listened. Although there was an equipment room in the space, the effect on physical training was obviously average. So he went to the hotel's gym in the evening, but this time he practiced too hard and became weak and weak.

He didn't give up until later, but it seemed that something bad happened at this moment. When the team leader said that there would sometimes be power outages, Li Zhao didn't pay attention. But just when he got up and was about to put down the fitness equipment, there was a power outage. Li Zhao was shocked.

At the same time, he accidentally twisted his waist.

"Ah!" Li Zhao cried out in pain.

"Master, you are injured!" Xiaomi, who was sensitive, immediately noticed something strange about him.

Li Zhao rested on the spot for a while, and then got up after feeling better.

"Master, you have a muscle strain. Fortunately, it is not serious. Although hard training is necessary, you must also protect yourself properly. Injury is a taboo for athletes. Many talented players have fallen into this trap.

Injuries." Xiaomi said worriedly.

"I know, I won't do this next time." Li Zhao said, rubbing his sore waist.

"I will use the power of space to treat you first. Fortunately, your injury is not serious this time, but I suggest you give up on tomorrow's game." Xiao Mi said.

"How can this work? It's not like I can't walk." Li Zhao said.

When he got up the next day, the pain in Li Zhao's waist had improved a lot. After being treated with the power of space and trauma elixir, he couldn't help but regret that he had practiced too hard last night. He originally planned to rest in the room in the morning.

However, the team had no choice but to be invited by North Korea to visit *** Square and the Juche Tower. Li Zhao did not want to be noticed, so he had to follow. However, near noon, he suddenly felt a severe pain in his back. He picked up his clothes and

It looked like there were signs of swelling in one area of ​​the waist. Other players came over to inquire with concern when they saw it. Seeing that the matter could no longer be hidden, they just explained what happened last night.

Su Maozhen: "You can do it. You can go to the gym without rest at night. There is a competition today. Don't you know that protection before the competition is very important?"

Li Zhao: "I'm sorry, coach. I couldn't stop it when I got excited during practice!"

Su Maozhen: "Forget it, you don't want to play today. You two can help him go to the car to rest."

Li Zhao: "It doesn't matter, coach. I'll take a break. I can still play in the afternoon."

Su Maozhen: "Okay, you really think you are an iron man, rest in peace!"

Seeing the smiles of several other players, Su Maozhen said angrily: "Why are you laughing? You are just gloating about your misfortune. You are heartless. How can you still laugh at others? Don't think he joined the team late, but...

Who among you can compare to him in terms of seriousness?"

Li Zhao in the car was unusually sad.

"Master, don't be sad. If you can't make it this time, just don't go. Anyway, there is no problem in advancing." Xiaomi communicated with Li Zhao through brain waves.
Chapter completed!