Chapter 607
"The purpose of this players' meeting is to prepare for the upcoming European Cup."
"Although the European Cup qualifiers have not yet been completed, we must prepare for them in advance."
"After winning the World Cup, fans had high expectations for us. Before the last World Cup, fans predicted that our chances of winning the championship were only ninth among all participating teams."
"But before the European Cup even started, fans had already predicted that our chances of winning the championship were number one, and even more than half of the fans were more optimistic about our victory."
After playing against Barcelona, Lin Chen and Hierro rushed to the meeting place together. Spain will hold a meeting of all members of the national team in preparation for the European Cup.
Because there are so many new players selected for the national team, Hierro believes it is necessary to hold a mobilization meeting to let these young players who have just joined the national team understand what the European Cup means.
"So at this meeting, you, Ramos and Rodri, who was newly elected as the team's third captain, spoke together. We need to clarify the minimum goal of this European Cup and make the meeting purpose of how to achieve this goal and work hard for it."
While on the plane, Hierro told Lin Chen everything that needed to be prepared.
Rodri never dreamed that he would not only be selected for the national team, but also become the third captain of the national team at such a fast speed, only behind Ramos and Lin Chen.
He was surprised, but this was also related to the complete change of blood in the Spanish team.
60% of the players in Hierro's current European Cup squad are newcomers who have never been selected before or have only been selected once or twice.
In addition, Hierro and the coaching team have made it clear that veterans such as Busquets will definitely not be able to be used as the main force in the next European Cup, otherwise Spain's record will definitely be affected.
Therefore, it is a very important task to focus on training young players.
After arriving in Spain, Rodri and Lin Chen rested in the hotel that night, and many young players came to chat.
Jaya was the most active. He stayed in Lin Chen's room and was unwilling to leave.
Young Real Sociedad winger Oyarzabal, Manchester United goalkeeper De Gea and others were all staying in Lin Chen's room. De Gea turned on the live broadcast and interacted with Spanish fans.
Although Lin Chen is in Liverpool and De Gea is in Manchester United, the two have a good relationship in private, and Lin Chen has always admired De Gea's saving ability.
"There is a comment here for the captain. Lin, do you think Alisson is stronger or De Gea is stronger?"
Jaya was quick enough to catch a comment, which was a very interesting question.
If it were any other time, Lin Chen would say Alisson's name without hesitation, because he is his teammate.
But now De Gea was sitting next to him, and looking at him with extremely doting eyes. This look was filled with extremely ardent hope, and he obviously wanted Lin Chen to choose him.
Even if Lin Chen has a heart of stone, facing De Gea's eyes and performance, you certainly can't say Alisson's name with peace of mind.
"Well, I think both of them are very strong goalkeepers. If I have to say who is stronger, then I am definitely the best."
"You must have never seen me as a goalkeeper. Maybe one day I will replace Alisson in my club and then replace De Gea in Spain, and put them both under my feet!"
Gaya laughed out loud. After reading the barrage, he felt that it was a bit inappropriate, but he didn't expect that Lin Chen could resolve the problem so easily.
Defender Hermoso and Barcelona midfielder Roberto were sitting next to Lin Chen. Roberto was the team's fourth captain. Originally, Hierro only planned to select three captains, but he felt that Roberto was also suitable.
