Seeing Kaka's goal, Ronaldo seemed to be secretly relieved. He subconsciously understood that if the team scored and could lead the opponent, at least Aldrich would be satisfied.
This is the normal state of the team. If they win, there will be no problems. If they cannot get satisfactory results, various problems of the team will be exposed in the spotlight.
The score on the field was rewritten, and Aldridge gave a signal to the team before kickoff. Everyone understood that he wanted the team to move back.
Although Millwall did not practice this conservative counterattack tactic in the past few days of training, Ronaldo's ability to understand the coach's tactical intentions is no problem.
Now they are in the lead and Leicester City is behind. The score difference is only one goal. Leicester City will definitely not give up. Next, Millwall will have to take advantage of the speed advantage of the 30-meter sprint.
The formation is pulled back, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Klose almost at the midfield line, which is far away from the opponent's goal. It doesn't matter, because the sprint counterattack will not hit the opponent's goal line.
After rushing 30 meters and arriving in the penalty area, the distance is almost the same. It is exactly the limit of the explosion. In tactics, the advantage is maximized.
Five minutes later, Leicester City pressed forward and was counterattacked. De Rossi successfully defended and passed the ball to Kaka. Kaka turned around with the ball and started a long run from the backcourt.
After changing direction near the center circle and getting rid of a defensive player, the front court was open. Kaka continued to move forward with the ball in long strides. Cristiano Ronaldo and Klose also rushed forward quickly on the left and right sides in front of him.
Before reaching the penalty area, Kaka passed the ball to Ronaldo, who was cutting in from the left. After receiving the ball, Ronaldo took a step toward the baseline. Then he swept the ball across with a kick and made a powerful pass. Klose was in front of the goal.
Outflank and push the ball into the goal.
"Millwall's sharp counterattack quickly expanded the score! Kaka, Ronaldo, Klose, the three of them had three points, and in the process of rapidly advancing, they tore apart Leicester City's fragile defense with overwhelming momentum.
Defense! Lions fans must be very happy, because the new summer signing Kaka is performing better and better, and they have high hopes again today.
The young rookie Ronaldo came on the scene and gave an assist. They represent the strength of the new generation of Mad Lions. They may be worried about the age of players such as Larson Nedved, but after the outstanding performance of these young players,
, I believe that the Crazy Lions will not be confused or worried about the future, they never lack high-quality fresh blood!"
Cristiano Ronaldo was more excited about this goal. He sent an assist, happily ran over and jumped on Klose's back, celebrating with his teammates this goal that basically sealed the victory.
Aldrich smiled and thought to himself: It's actually that simple.
Sometimes the game does not need to be complicated. The individual performance of the players does not need to be amazing, but whether the individual performance is helpful to the team or not. The score is the best evidence.
Leicester City fell behind by two goals, the morale of the army was in turmoil, and the team's thinking began to be unable to unify. The next game was a bit chaotic, some were reckless and some were tough, and the scene was so chaotic that the coach could not see what was organized.
Technical and tactical formations.
In the 83rd minute of the game, Klose was knocked to the ground from behind by his opponent in the penalty area. The referee awarded a penalty kick. This kind of action is a small action and the referee should not be able to see it, but Klose
After protecting the ball, he was hit from behind. The opponent obviously used too much force. Klose knelt down and pressed on the ball. The foul was very eye-catching.
Leicester City did not protest too much, but the fouled player complained endlessly, as if the referee had favored Millwall.
Seeing that the team had a penalty kick, Ronaldo was eager to move. He wanted to take a penalty kick. To be precise, he wanted to score a goal!
But in the second half, Leicester City obviously tightened their personal marking on him. If he sticks to the ball too much, he will be trapped in a double-team.
But he knows that even in the substitute lineup, he has no team status at all. What qualifications does a rookie have to take penalty kicks in his first game?
Not to mention, in this Millwall lineup, Aldridge has never designated a fixed penalty kicker, and is usually relatively casual. When a penalty kick occurs, whoever wants to take the penalty can take it, and Klose rarely takes it.
The little carpenter was very crazy about the penalty kick. He said that as a striker, he had to rely on sports to score goals.
Usually it is Larmour or Villa who takes the penalty kick, but today neither of them are here.
Klose looked and saw that no teammate came up to take a penalty kick. He walked towards Alonso, wanting to give the opportunity to Alonso, but he saw Aldrich on the sidelines raising his arm and pointing towards Ronaldo.
Pointing his finger, Klose turned towards Ronaldo and said to him: "The boss wants you to take a penalty kick."
Ronaldo was standing far away with his hands on his hips. He also saw Aldridge's actions and felt warm in his heart. The depression caused by Aldridge's roar during the halftime break disappeared.
In fact, as long as he calms down, he will understand that Aldrich's anger at him must be for his own good, and it is not aimed at him or does not want to see him. Otherwise, why bother to transfer him to the first team?
Walking to the penalty spot, Cristiano Ronaldo took a deep breath, a deep breath, a deep breath. After three times, he started to run despite the boos of the Leicester City home fans. Facing the goalkeeper, he may have thought too much, maybe not, the power of the ball.
It was quite adequate and hit the target within range, but the angle was really too bad.
Middle road.
The goalkeeper could block the ball without moving, but the goalkeeper cooperated and made a move to save in advance, pounced to the right, and Ronaldo's penalty kick, which was actually of poor quality, went into the goal.
Seeing his penalty kick, Cristiano Ronaldo burst into laughter and ran to the sidelines to celebrate. He went to the camera specifically so that the camera could focus on him. At the same time, his family members who were watching the live broadcast would definitely be able to see it clearly.
see yourself.
0:3
Millwall played away, and Ronaldo's penalty helped the team seal the victory.
Leicester City was in no mood to play and was relatively negative in the last few minutes, and the final score did not change.
After the game, Aldridge turned and walked into the tunnel.
Reporters who interviewed after the game had no problem with the result. Even with Millwall's substitute lineup, it was stronger than Leicester City. There is no doubt that they won the game. It was a matter of course.
"Mr. Hall, today we saw a new-faced young player from Millwall make his debut in the Premier League. This player named Cristiano Ronaldo left a deep impression on people in the game. His skills are great.
How do you evaluate his performance today?"
"He scored a penalty kick, had a direct assist, and participated in the instigation of our first goal. It can be said that all three goals have his shadow. This is his job as a forward, and he completed it well.
Not bad. Considering that he is still very young and could deliver such an answer in his first Premier League game, I should have given him full marks and I can’t ask for more from him. However, I still think he just performed well today, because
Because his potential is enough to make him the best player on the planet, so, as a coach, I will not relax my requirements on him, and he must also realize this. The requirements for himself are more stringent, and today it is more stringent for him
It's just the beginning. He is in the stage of improvement and learning. If his will is shaken, his attention is distracted, and his attitude becomes slack just because he has played one or two games well, then he will make me very disappointed."
The reporter was surprised and asked: "Do you think he will become the best star in the world? Like who? Like Maradona? Like Pele?"
"No, he is who he is. Cristiano Ronaldo will not become the second Pele or the second Maradona. Players are all unique, and he will only be remembered by his name in the future.
Cristiano Ronaldo.”
After Aldrich said this, he turned and left.
On the return bus, Cristiano Ronaldo took the initiative to sit next to Aldrich. The master and apprentice had a brief exchange. The two did not mention the verbal conflict during the intermission. Cristiano Ronaldo tactfully expressed his apology and gratitude.
Aldridge is not reassured. For Ronaldo, there is still a long way to go. The key is attitude and self-positioning. If he cannot correct his attitude and cannot find his position, he will encounter more difficulties in the future.
Fortunately, he is self-aware and not blindly arrogant.
Back in London, the team had a day off the next day, and then waited for the Christmas game.
In the evening, Aldrich and his family attended a party hosted by his friend Carter. It was a gathering of friends to have fun and relax before Christmas.
Most of the local British friends I met a few years ago are married and have children. The children gather together to play wildly in the villa, while the adults relax and entertain in groups of three or five, chatting, playing cards, and gathering.
Sing and dance together or enjoy delicious food.
Sitting on the sofa and smoking cigarettes, Aldrich and Carter were watching the Golden Globe Awards ceremony.
"Who do you think will win the Ballon d'Or? Although many friends around me think Ronaldinho has a better chance of being elected because he plays magic, but I think Henry winning the award is more convincing. I think
Think about it, if Henry's goals over the years were compared to other teams, how many championships would they bring? In other words, if Millwall didn't have Henry, how much would the threat from the front line be reduced? The team wouldn't be what it is now.
Be invincible."
Carter was expressing everyone's opinions, while Aldrich smiled and remained silent.
Yes, Ronaldinho plays magic and is creative. Without him, Millwall's offense would be greatly reduced.
Henry is a super killer. Without Henry's finishing ability, Millwall's offensive power will also decline.
In Aldridge's words, Millwall can become the king's team without anyone else. Without anyone, the dominance of this king will be significantly reduced, including Nedved, Larsson, Pirlo, etc.
Each one is important.
"No matter who wins the award, I have to congratulate you, haha."
Carter toasted to Aldrich, who touched his glass and nodded with a smile.
In TV screens, the camera frequently focuses on Millwall's stars, Henry, Ronaldinho, Larsson, Nedved, Pirlo, Schneider, Southgate...
Millwall attended the ceremony with a full attendance, and just like that, they still won 3:0 against their opponents in the league. The outside world all lamented that Millwall is so talented and strong!
They were sitting in suits and ties under the stage, looking relaxed and relaxed, talking and laughing. They didn't seem to have much nervousness, but they had obvious pride on their faces.
Only when the result was announced, they put away their relaxed expressions and put on serious expressions to face it. (To be continued...)