Chapter 906 National Team Training List
Zhou Shenghai glanced at the advertisement that was playing on the TV, then looked back towards his son's bedroom. Then he got up, walked over and knocked on the open door: "You didn't watch the press conference on the training list?"
"What's there to see? And I'm not here..." Zhou Zijing said without looking back while lying on the bed playing with his mobile phone.
"During the first two rounds, didn't Shi Wuyuan come to watch the Derby between you and Lan Yue?"
"Perhaps Director Shi is here to inspect the players from our team, Brother Sun and Lan Yue?"
"Sun Rong is the substitute goalkeeper of the national team. What's there to investigate? Besides, you didn't play very well in the Mariners this season. How could it be without you?"
Hearing what his father said, Zhou Zijing finally put down his cell phone, turned over and sat up and looked at him: "Dad, this is the World Cup training roster. Do you know how many people have broken their heads for a spot in this roster? Yes, I am in the Chinese Super League this season. Three goals and three assists, the data looks okay... but so what?”
He spread his hands.
"Team Jiang of our team is an old national player. In order to be able to participate in the World Cup, he has been asking for connections everywhere, just to be able to return to the national team... Dad, do you know how many people are eyeing this World Cup quota? Where is the turn? Me..."
Zhou Zijing sighed, turned over and lay down again, and continued to pick up his mobile phone to play games.
Seeing his appearance, Zhou Shenghai shook his head and stopped persuading him. He turned and sat back on the sofa in the living room and continued to watch the release ceremony of the Chinese national team's World Cup training roster on TV.
The commercial has ended, and the screen cuts back to the press conference.
The host and the famous CCTV football commentator He Feng said excitedly: "Viewers, welcome to the press conference of the Chinese national team's World Cup training roster! Today, we will announce the World Cup training roster of 30 people in the capital... Through training, the final 23 players will be born from these 30 people to represent China in the 23rd World Cup held in the United States and Canada..."
Zhou Zijing, who was lying on his side on the bed playing games in the bedroom, turned the volume of his mobile phone to silent, then remained motionless and secretly pricked his ears.
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"... This training list for the national team has attracted much attention from all walks of life. This also fully illustrates the status of football in the minds of the general public... Therefore, the Chinese national team coaching staff has formulated a professional and responsible attitude This training list..."
On the TV, He Feng was still introducing the relevant information about the training roster to the audience.
But Xia Xiaoyu's mother in front of the TV was restless: "Oh, there is so much nonsense? Announce the list quickly!"
The husband next to me didn't say anything, but his expression was also very impatient.
In fact, they don't even know whether their son Xia Xiaoyu will be selected for the training list. These days, everything is said on the Internet. Some people swear that Xia Xiaoyu will definitely be included in the training list. He has played well in the Stars in the past two and a half seasons and his performance is stable. I'm making rapid progress, why can't I join the World Cup training team?
Some people also say that with so many big players in Chinese football who are older and more famous than him, they are fighting for the chance to play in the World Cup. How could it be possible for the young Xia Xiaoyu to get the chance? To put it bluntly, even if Xia Xiaoyu fails to go this time, he will still have a chance in the future. But what about the veterans? I'm afraid this is the only chance in this life...
As parents, of course they hope that their children can participate in the World Cup, so they stay in front of the TV to watch the training roster release ceremony.
"It's better to just publish a news release and give a list... What kind of release ceremony is there? It's so fancy! It's probably because the Football Association is trying every means to earn advertising fees!"
Xia Xiaoyu's mother muttered. As soon as she finished speaking, He Feng's introduction was completed, and the live TV cut into an advertisement.
"Look, look!" She was so anxious... her hand trembling as she pointed at the TV screen.
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"Xiaoyu! Don't you want to see the training list announcement!?" Wang Guangwei stood in the living room, holding the remote control of the projector and TV box in his hand, shouting upstairs at the top of his lungs.
Soon Xia Xiaoyu ran downstairs, but did not walk completely into the living room. He just stood at the corner of the stairs and explained to Wang Guangwei from a distance: "Don't watch, Brother Wang. Anyway, there is no me."
After saying that, he was about to turn around and go back, but Zhang Qinghuan, who came down from upstairs, hugged his neck: "Anyway, it's idle. Let's take a look. As a member of the Olympic team, I care about the major events of Chinese football. Your duty.”
After saying that, he hugged Xia Xiaoyu and came down the stairs. At the same time, he said to Wang Guangwei: "Lao Wang, turn on the TV."
Junpei Morikawa also came down and advised Xia Xiaoyu: "Xiaoyu, always have hope and believe that good things will always happen!"
Then he paused and added: "If unfortunately you are not selected, then use this setback as motivation to keep moving forward!"
With that said, the four people had already sat down on the sofa in front of the projection.
The projection screen lit up, and the scene of the launch ceremony appeared.
National team head coach Shi Wuyin walked onto the stage amid the surging music, holding a piece of paper in his hand.
The TV broadcast also quickly gave the white printing paper a close-up shot.
Everyone knows that this is the national team's World Cup training roster that countless people are looking forward to.
Unfortunately, the list is folded, so I can't see the names on it.
Coming!
I don’t know how many people are refreshed in front of the TV at this moment.
Even Xia Xiaoyu became nervous - although unlike Zhou Zijing, he had said many times that he had no hope of participating in this World Cup. But who can resist the temptation of the World Cup? Who can really be indifferent to the opportunity to participate in the World Cup?
When I say "I'm not here anyway", I still have a little bit of fantasy and luck in my heart.
Maybe?
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After taking the stage, Shi Wuyin didn't say anything nonsense. He lowered his head and opened the list in his hand, then raised his head and glanced at the camera, then lowered his head again and read the names on the list one by one.
Every time he pronounces a name, the player's photo and name, position on the field, club and other information will appear on the large ring screen behind him.
"Goalkeeper Hao De. Sun Rong. Lin Zhiyuan. Chen Faren. Defender Yao Huasheng. Mao Junzheng. Wang Guangwei..."
When Wang Guangwei heard his name being read out, the expression on his face did not waver at all. Zhang Qinghuan and the others did not cheer or congratulate him.
After all, this is not an unexpected result.
Based on Wang Guangwei's current performance in the club and national team, it would be a surprise if he was not selected for the training list...
Not only Wang Guangwei, but also Zhang Qinghuan will not feel that he will not be selected for the training list.
This is a training list of thirty people. The national team coaching staff selected thirty players who have performed well in the league to gather together for training. Then, 23 players who meet the team's tactical requirements, perform well, and are healthy will be selected to form the final roster to participate in the World Cup.
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The list of goalkeepers and defenders had been read out, and Xia Xiaoyu's parents became increasingly nervous.
Because their son is not a defender or a goalkeeper, they didn't pay attention to whose name they heard before, and were preoccupied with waiting for the midfielder list to be announced.
"Midfielder Zhang Qinghuan."
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Looking at his photo on the screen, Zhang Qinghuan had no expression on his face, but he secretly glanced at Xia Xiaoyu and found that the boy was obviously nervous.
He thought for a while but still didn't speak. Making jokes at this time was obviously not a good choice.
Just wait, whether it's congratulations or comfort, it only takes less than a minute to know the final result.
"...Lou Jiarong. Jiang Wanqing..."
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When Zhou Shenghai saw the name and photo of Jiang Wanqing, captain of the Shanhai Mariners and midfielder Jiang Wanqing, appearing on the screen, he couldn't help but quickly glance back in the direction of his son's bedroom.
My son really got it right... This veteran, who had missed the national team since Shi Wuyuan took office, was actually selected for the national team training list again.
Could it be that when Shi Wuyuan came to watch the match, he actually came for Jiang Wanqing?
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"...Guo Junfu. Xia Xiaoyu."
"Eh?"
When Shi Wuyin read out the name, Xia Xiaoyu's parents didn't even react until they saw a picture of their son appearing on the TV screen...
Then they looked at each other.
Then both of their eyes widened and they turned to look at the TV screen again.
That's right!
It's their son!
"Great!!"
The couple hugged each other.
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"Yeah!" Wang Guangwei exclaimed.
"Ha!" Zhang Qinghuan patted Xia Xiaoyu's back hard.
"Yo Xi!" Morikawa Junpei was so happy that he even spoke his mother tongue.
Xia Xiaoyu stared at his photo on the projection screen in stunned silence.
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Zhou Zijing still maintained the same position of lying on his side, motionless and eavesdropping on the movement outside - he was afraid that the movement of himself turning over would cover up the sound from the TV outside. He was embarrassed to ask his father to turn up the volume louder. After all, he had given him a cool back view just now. If his father knew that he was eavesdropping, it would be all in vain...
Then he heard the name of his Olympic teammate Xia Xiaoyu.
Xiaoyu was actually selected for the training list!
After the initial surprise, Zhou Zijing's mind couldn't help but come alive - Xiaoyu has been selected, isn't that...
He heard the voice of the guide chanting his name again from outside, and he couldn't help but hold his breath.
"Forward Hu Lai. Luo Kai. Chen Xingyi. Gao Chen..."
One after another, familiar names were read out, and Zhou Zijing realized that he had forgotten to count and wondered how many of the thirty places in total were left.
He was extremely worried that after reading this name, there would be no next name.
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Zhou Shenghai, who was sitting on the sofa, put his hands together in front of his mouth, staring at the TV screen, his body trembling slightly - a sign of tight muscles.
Although he always hits his son when he gets carried away and pours cold water on him, he once told his son that it would not be a big deal if he fails to go to the World Cup. He is still young and will have plenty of opportunities in the future.
But when this moment really comes, Zhou Shenghai can't help but worry about his son and worry about gains and losses.
Just when he couldn't help but think wildly, a familiar name rang in his ears.
"Zhou Zi Jing."
His eyes quickly focused on the screen, and sure enough he saw a photo of his son!
Boom—boom!
The sound of heavy objects falling to the ground came from the son's bedroom. (End of chapter)