Before you know it, you're twenty-seven years old!

Every time he raised his head and looked at the crowded stadium stands, Chen Zhizhao seemed to feel that he was still a young man in his early twenties, and the success of leading the Nanchang team to relegation was as if it happened yesterday.

Calm, this is what he asks of himself, and even writes it on himself, but it is not easy to really do this.

It's not easy, that's why he demands this from himself.

Sometimes, people are like this, the more they want to get it, the more they can't get it.

He used to be the hottest young player in the Chinese Super League, and he was pinned on by countless people, but who would have thought that he would suddenly fall from the top and leave everyone's sight?

I finally went to Brazil to play, but what happened?

He didn't even get a chance to play, only that pitiful eleven minutes.

Returning to the Chinese Super League, he is eager to prove himself again in his homeland and on this stage he is familiar with, but what is the result?

His performances in the national team have always been up and down!

Of course, there are objective factors such as the team's tactical environment, as well as his own problems, but they are all in the past.

He originally wanted to leave Kyung-kun at the start of the season, but the team's new head coach was keen to keep him.

Remember, on the first day the team arrived in Barcelona, Spain, coach Mauricio Pochettino called himself to his room and promised himself that he was in his plan and hoped that he would stay with the team.

'I know you've got quality and it's been a bit difficult for you in the last two seasons, but you should believe that if you can get back into your form, it's a good thing for you, for me and for the whole team, and you can show all the fans what you're capable of.'

It was on that day that, after meeting Mauricio Pochettino, Chen Zhizhao decided to stay with the team.

He is a proud man, and he does not want to leave the capital country in a failed way.

Pochettino doesn't just talk about it, on the training ground, he will personally guide Chen Zhizhao, and even arrange for the coach to open a small stove for him, repeatedly explaining to him some details that he doesn't understand until he understands.

Of course, it's not just Chen Zhizhao, he does this to every player in the team.

He used to be a very good professional footballer, and now he is a very thoughtful and very methodical manager.

If the players in the team were a little skeptical when he first arrived, then now, everyone is convinced, including Chen Zhizhao.

I still remember that when Pochettino was interviewed for the first time by the famous domestic media Emperor Football, Chen Zhizhao was among the players he highlighted.

'I'm a professional footballer and I know very well that on the football pitch it takes time for players to get used to it.

"Zidane's first season at Real Madrid was not a success, the fans were not happy with him, but after overcoming it, he completely conquered the fans at the Bernabeu, and a great star like him would have such difficulties, how could anyone else not have them?"

"In professional football now, sometimes it is difficult to give players enough time and space, we always look forward to seeing the players perform well in a short period of time, and we are always asking more and more for a player."

"Chen Zhizhao really needs to prove that he is good for the team, he needs to play better and more consistently, I think it's not just him, it's what we all want to see, but right now, the only thing we can do is help him, and the best help is to continue to give him opportunities."

"I believe that he will prove his strength with his performance and give us something back!"

When Chen Zhizhao saw Pochettino's interview from the news of Understanding the Football Emperor, and when he saw this paragraph, he really felt grateful, and he knew that Pochettino was telling the truth.

In the team's tactics, Pochettino is about giving his players as much freedom as possible on the basis of overall coordination.

Because he believes that creating space for players to play is the only way for them to show their true strength.

In the front court of Beijing Guoen, Chen Zhizhao was allowed to switch positions with Wu Lei and Zhang Xizhe, he was not confined to the right side, he could go to the middle, he could go to the left side, as long as he thought there was space and where there was an opportunity, he could go there.

He can look for weaknesses in the opponent's defence and exploit them as he pleases on the pitch.

He will no longer be asked to stick to the wings, or to cross underneath, or to actively drop back to help defence, he will be asked to stand up to the opposition defenders, even when the opponent is attacking with the ball, to stick to his own area, ready to counterattack.

It's a set of tactics built specifically for offense!

But the amazing thing is that he doesn't neglect defense!

Slowly, with the team's training camp in Barcelona, with the training of warm-up games, and with the tactical analysis and discussion meetings between Pochettino and the coaching staff, the players in the team gradually integrated into Pochettino's tactical system.

Each of them seems to be activated, and in this tactical system, they seem to be playing more and more energetically, more and more skillfully, and more and more tacitly compatible.

Only Chen Zhizhao!

He didn't know why, he didn't understand what was going on.

In terms of attitude, he is no worse than anyone else, whether it is in the game or on the training ground, he fights better than anyone else.

Neither the manager nor his team-mates questioned his dedication to the game and on the training pitch.

But I don't know why, he does seem to be a little bit close.

Just a little bit, as if there was only a layer of window paper, he stood outside, and the team stood inside, looking hazy and vague.

Could it be that he really can't return to the top of his past?

Chen Zhizhao is really a little doubtful of himself!

He could even conclude that if even Pochettino couldn't help him, there was probably no one else who could help him.

This made him a little frustrated, and he felt the urge to cry!

"Hey, Chen!"

Just when Chen Zhizhao wanted to cry, a shout suddenly came from in front of him.

Old?

Is it me?

Chen Zhizhao was a little dazed, and quickly raised his head, just as he saw Xavi Alonso shouting at him, and the ball had already come to him.

This sudden pass made the swaying Chen Zhizhao a little panicked, and the defenders rushed towards him quickly.

In an instant, the physical instinct he had cultivated for many years almost reflexively made him catch up with the ball.

Faced with the incoming ball, he kicked it back and passed it back to Xavi Alonso.

But at the moment of the return pass, Chen Zhizhao noticed that the defenders were behind him, and he suddenly wondered, the defenders were all out, so is there a chance behind him?

Therefore, at the moment of passing, he suddenly made a sharp stop, Huo Ran turned around, and sprinted behind the defender as fast as he could.

But as soon as he started, he regretted it a little, and I don't know if Xavi Alonso understood his intentions?

If not, wouldn't my trip be in vain?

No matter, let's run away first!

But soon, Chen Zhizhao heard the cries of the fans in the stadium.

Immediately afterward, he saw the ball fly over his head.

hurriedly turned his head and glanced at it, and saw that Ibrahimovic and Wu Lei were also pressing quickly.

At this moment, he suddenly felt the urge to laugh out loud, and a feeling of being understood.

He saw it, they all saw it!

Pass the ball no matter what!

Chen Zhizhao couldn't help but speed up and chased after the ball.

Watching the ball fall slowly, he had a feeling that the ball was passed so well, whether it was the landing point or the rotation, it was too comfortable, as long as he chased it up, and with a slight bump, the ball was very stable.

Is this the quality of the world's top midfielders?

Chen Zhizhao didn't have time to think about it, he quickly caught up with the ball, safely stopped the ball in front of him, and then accelerated to catch up.

The tall Delta central defender had already returned to the defense, staring at Chen Zhizhao.

Ibrahimovic and Wu Lei both rushed up, and as long as the ball was passed, there was a chance.

"Teamwork, this is the foundation, on this basis, you can play freely according to the situation on the field!"

At this moment, Chen Zhizhao's mind couldn't help but think of Pochettino's words.

Free to play?

Needless to say?

Over him, of course!

saw that as soon as Chen Zhizhao caught up with the ball, he had already entered the opponent's defense area.

But this southern player is not tall, but he is very flexible, and a skillful bicycle action almost instinctively scared Delta's central defender to quickly follow the defensive action, wanting to break the ball directly when Chen Zhizhao broke through the bottom.

Unexpectedly, after Chen Zhizhao made an emergency stop, he buckled the ball with his left foot, and the whole person also turned around.

It was this buckle that deducted the tall central defender whose name was unnamed, Chen Zhizhao caught up again and pushed with his left foot.

The ball was on the grass and fell into the penalty area.

Delta's defenders were attracted by Ibrahimovic, but no one noticed that Wu Lei, who deliberately fell behind Ibrahimovic, suddenly came up from behind, met Chen Zhizhao's pass, and fired a direct volley.

This shot has a tricky angle and a fast speed, and the goalkeeper can't reach it!

"Wow!!!!!!!!"

Wu Lei's whole person jumped up with excitement.

This was his first game with Jingjing Guoen, but he scored his first goal!

Cool, it's so cool!

With the world's top center forward like Ibrahimovic in front of him to draw defensive attention for him, and players like Chen Zhizhao, Zhang Xizhe, and Xavi Alonso on the left and right around him pass the ball for him, it is really cool that he doesn't want it!

At the moment of scoring a goal, Wu Lei rushed to the right side excitedly and pointed at Chen Zhizhao from afar.

I was able to score this goal, and Chen Zhizhao's passing contributed a lot!

The two players hugged warmly, and their teammates around them also rushed up.

"Well done!" Ibrahimovic walked over and gave Chen Zhizhao a thumbs up.

Xavi Alonso also stepped forward and hugged Chen Zhizhao.

"Run more, Chen, you have to have confidence in yourself, have confidence in us, no matter where you run, I can pass the ball to your feet!"

Chen Zhizhao listened to Xavi Alonso's words, and couldn't help but feel warm in his heart, stepped forward, and gave him a hug again.

They are all men, they are all men on the football field, they don't need to say much, but the meaning is clear.

"Zhao Zai, come on!"

"Zhao Zai, you are amazing!"

"You can, Zhao Zai, have faith in yourself!"

At first, it was sparse, but gradually, more and more fans were shouting Zhaozai.

Chen Zhizhao heard it and looked up suddenly, but saw that it was the Guoen fans in the stands shouting him.

"Come on, Zhao Zai, you can do it!"

"You're the best!"

Hearing their shouts, Chen Zhizhao suddenly felt that his eyes were astringent, raised his right hand, used all his strength, and clenched his fists.

Like a man, he made his own promises!

If all of you believe that I can, then I will!