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A captain like me?

"That's right, you're like that. You worked harder than anyone else in the team, no matter what you achieved, you were never proud, you were always down-to-earth, and everyone saw that. Do you think you got your place in the team because of the leader? ”

Wood turned his head to look at Donn, and he just smiled.

"No, it's because everyone knows that you do have that ability, and your performance is convincing, so no one has any objections to you in a row."

Don nodded beside him: "Last season, the media thought that you were able to sit firmly in the team's main midfield because of my special care, do you believe that?" ”

Wood shook his head.

"By the way, you're confident, I knew it from the beginning." Don smiled happily. That's right, just joined the team, haven't signed a contract yet, it's like training with the first team, isn't it confident enough?

"So...... You're not like me, you can't imitate me for everything, George. Are you worried that your captain has no prestige in the team? But you have proven your prestige by your actions...... Remember last season's UEFA Cup game? What did you do after Freddy was tackled off by that Brazilian? ”

Wood nodded.

"Even though the leader is here, I still have to say that you did a great job, and I'm sure a lot of people in the team at the time had that idea - they wanted to get that Brazilian down, but they may not have the courage to do it, and you didn't hesitate to do it. This is making everyone look at you again......"

Donn interrupted Albertini: "This...... I'm going to say that even now I insist on applauding that foul on George. At that time, I didn't mean to provoke the referee and vent my dissatisfaction. I just think you're so handsome with that foul! Do you know what a captain is? That's when the captain stands out for his teammates and you need to protect your players because they trust you and support you. They know that even if they are in trouble, the captain will step up to help them out. If you are bullied, someone will definitely bully you back! This...... It's the captain, it's the captain like you who should do it. ”

Albertini nodded in agreement.

"You let your teammates in that moment. Suddenly I feel like you're a trustworthy person, someone to support. You made it, George. Think about it, why I was in the locker room in front of everyone and announced that you were the captain. No one objected? ”

"Because you tell them with your actions. When they are in trouble, you will help them out. Albertini said.

"No matter how it works...... You have established your authority in their hearts. "Donn and Albertini are talking as if they are talking about cross talk, you and I are talking about it. Slowly untie the knot in your heart. "What are you worried about? If one day you suddenly look like Demi, you smile and say hello when you see someone. I'm afraid people will think you're going to think you're crazy. ”

Albertini was smiling happily, and when Donn said that, he thought of Wood's big smile, which was really ...... It's weird.

"Everything you have now is accepted by your teammates, why do you want to change yourself? It is not said that the captain has to adapt to the team, but a team has to bear the mark of the captain. Let's make an analogy: Demi's style is wind, and yours is fire. That's good, I don't think there's anything wrong with having two different styles of captains at the same time. You just need to change a little ......" Donn cocked his index finger. "Open your mouth to speak, put your thoughts, opinions. What do you want your teammates to be, what do you suggest they do? You don't want them to be good, what you think is good and what is bad...... All your thoughts are expressed in words, not sitting in the corner of the locker room all day in silence. How did it feel to be at the front of the line when you entered the stadium? George. ”

Wood was silent, he was thinking back to the words of Donne and Albertini.

That's right, he thought that to be the captain he should be like Albertini, who was welcomed, supported and respected by everyone. But I didn't expect that there was more than one way to get these.

Be the captain of your own style?

He had never thought about it.

But...... Maybe it's worth a try.

"I think ......," Wood began, "...... Feeling, not bad. ”

Donn and Albertini looked at each other and smiled.

The dinner was over, and Don and Albertini's family were saying goodbye.

Albertini, his wife and children thanked Sofia before turning to pick up the car. Donn grabbed Wood: "Hmm...... There is a saying that you say that you and Demi have nothing in common, and I don't see it that way. Of course, on the surface, one is enthusiastic and outgoing, and the other is introverted. But I think there's one more thing you guys have in common, you know what it is? ”

Wood shook his head, "I don't know." ”

"Seriously. You, like Demy, are serious people. Don turned his head to look at Albertini, who was sitting in the car and waving to him.

"I think serious people may live harder than others, but their achievements are not small." Donn patted Wood on the shoulder and turned to walk towards Albertini's car. Demi said he was going to send Donn home.

Albertini is serious about football, about Milan and about his love family. Wood is serious about his mom and he is just as serious about football, otherwise he wouldn't be where he is today.

Don En walked halfway and was stopped by Sophia: "Mr. Don, please come here often when you have time." ”

Don turned to Sophia and smiled and nodded, "I will, ma'am." ”

Seeing Donn and Albertini leave, Sophia and Wood turned back to the house.

"George, it was Mr. Don who took the initiative to call me and tell me about the problem you have encountered recently, and I hope I can help you. You are a lucky kid with so many people thinking about you. So, don't let Mr. Donn down. The mother gently stroked her son's head.

"yes, I see." The son nodded vigorously.