What kind of football player is handsome?

Chapter 56 The new season is about to begin. The primary task is to defeat Blackbeard and take the s

August has arrived.

Liu Yi felt that he was receiving significantly more attention.

Across the ocean, a piece of news sent shockwaves across the entire internet.

The Little Giant has officially announced his retirement.

Chinese sports need the next leader.

The newly emerging Liu Yi is the perfect candidate.

Manchester United's platform has no shortage of exposure, and major sports portals also have offices in Manchester.

After the end of the North American commercial season and Van der Sar's farewell match.

On August 5, the entire Manchester United team returned to Manchester.

Preparations for the new season have officially begun.

Carrington base has become lively again.

The team assistant led the new faces who signed this summer on a tour of the training base.

De Gea already knew this inside and out under the guidance of Liu Yi and Lingard.

The Spanish goalkeeper quietly followed at the back of the line.

The team leader mainly introduced two local talents – newly capped England internationals Phil Jones and Ashley Young.

A fanatical light gleamed in their eyes.

At the gym.

Liu Yi was riding a stationary bike with Pogba and Lingard.

"Hey, you three, let me introduce you. This is our new addition, Phil Jones, and this is Ashley Young."

Jones and Young are older than the other three.

At this moment, however, he greeted them very politely.

The three of them stood up and took turns shaking hands and hugging.

Phil Jones spoke first: "Liu, I watched the playoff final, your goal was beautiful."

"Thank you, they all call you the next 'John Terry'."

The other person, Ashley Young, took the initiative to introduce himself.

"Hey, my name is Ashley Young, and I can play in all positions on the wing."

"Oh, hello, I recognize you, um..."

Liu Yi was a little embarrassed.

Professor Yang's most famous moment is...

(You're asking for trouble!)

A study by the Science Squirrel Club (a non-governmental science popularization organization) found that if someone lies on the ground with their mouth open, it will take them 195 years to catch a bird dropping.

Professor Yang taught us a lesson through his actions.

A hundred years is too long; seize the day.

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After warming up, Liu Yi and his group entered the locker room.

His wardrobe has been moved much further to the center of the room compared to before.

The left and right guardians remain Pogba and Lingard.

That original corner will be reserved for the new youth team players who are training with the team.

"Haha, my beloved disciple, we meet again! You've really made your teacher proud in Leicester City!"

Berbatov still sports his signature long, flowing hair and exudes a relaxed, languid air. The "No Taboos" tattoo on his wrist is clearly visible.

"The 'Jinhu Spin' move you taught me is very useful."

Berbatov chuckled: "Bullshit, you're definitely useless!"

Liu Yi asked in surprise, "How did you know?"

"Once you try it, you'll definitely find that trick doesn't work at all!"

"Handsome Guy" is actually in a bad situation.

After playing well for half a season last year, "Handsome Guy" (Berbatov)'s form plummeted, and his starting position was taken away by the increasingly outstanding "Chicharito". Towards the end of the season, he was relegated to the bench. In the new season, Manchester United's attitude towards him is wavering. They want to get rid of him, but they also feel that Berbatov can still hold his own. So, they are stuck in this stalemate.

Liu Yi suddenly realized.

It seems my master is being used as a backup option.

So who is the real person?

Wayne Rooney strode over with an air of indifference.

"Liu, hahaha, you've gotten a lot stronger than last year? We might start together in the Community Shield, and then we'll score a wonder goal against Villa!"

Berbatov cast a knowing glance at him.

Liu Yi was stunned.

The real person is actually myself?

That makes sense.

Chicharito is out for a month with an injury, Berbatov is barely alive, Michael Irving is nowhere to be seen, and Robin van Persie is also absent...

Looking at it this way...

The only players who can partner with Rooney are Liu Yi and Danny Welbeck!

Speaking of Black Bay.

Liu Yi was also helpless.

In June, everyone was on vacation, but I returned to the team earlier for special training.

One day during training, the director asked Liu Yi which number he wanted to choose.

From childhood to adulthood, the 19th just happened to become available.

This is a striker's number.

I've decided on you!

As a result, The Sun reported that Blackie had a lot to say about this.

Liu Yi was a little confused; he hadn't chosen number nine.

These things are all first come, first served, or you miss out.

More and more players are coming in.

Liu Yi greeted them.

Most of these famous athletes are very friendly.

There's no harm in getting on good terms with Liu Yi; you might even land endorsements for two or three Chinese brands.

For example, when they were with the Rockets, players like Scola and Ariza benefited a lot from Yao Ming's influence.

Lavel Morrison was nowhere to be seen.

He was training with the first team last year, but now he's on the list of players to be sold off cheaply.

Welbeck also came in.

They didn't even bother to look at the four of them, including Berba.

Having already been selected for the Three Lions and made his debut, Beckham considers himself a "British star" and "destined for greatness."

A young man who hasn't played in the Premier League yet should go down and reflect for a while.

He then turned around and chatted happily with Valencia, Nani, and others.

Liu Yi didn't care about this.

From Ravel Morrison to Danny Welbeck.

He is never afraid of competition.

Of course, if it were Robin van Persie, Liu Yi would have already packed his bags and run away.

Think about it for a moment.

Aside from Rooney, England currently only has Welshman and Andy Carroll as decent strikers.

The Three Cats Army seems to be beyond saving.

The locker room suddenly fell silent.

It was just like the deathly silence that followed when the homeroom teacher pushed open the door during evening self-study.

Alex Ferguson led his coaching staff to the center of the locker room.

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that this season will not be his last.

Those scoundrels who were secretly plotting have lost much of their arrogance.

"This new season brings many new faces and familiar faces. I'm happy to continue fighting alongside you all. I know you're probably still missing the leisurely days of the holidays—but for now, please clear your minds of sunshine, beaches, bikinis, and bonfire parties. From this moment on, we must concentrate all our efforts and give it our all for the new season!"

Ferguson spoke with an air of unquestionable authority.

"I decide on the starting lineup based solely on the team's performance on the day."

"Even if you're an invincible superstar, if you don't play well, you'll have to sit on the bench. Conversely, young players who are in good form during training—I see all your progress—will naturally get their chance."

"Alright, next, let's arrange the content of our first training session..."

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Beep!

An hour later.

Lingard and Pogba collapsed to the ground.

Liu Yi was panting heavily, frantically trying to regulate his breathing.

Manchester United's training intensity is a whole level higher than Leicester City's.

The current 70 points of physical strength are clearly not enough.

Once they actually step onto the Premier League pitch, the competition will be more intense, the running will be more frequent, and their physical exertion will only increase more rapidly.

Lead assistant coach Mike Perrin let out a soft "hmm".

"Boss, I remember Liu and Dimitar used to always slack off at the back of the team."

"But now Liu can barely keep up with the main group!"

Ferguson nodded.

Indeed, the best way to improve one's physical condition is through rigorous real-world training and combat.

The final part of the training was a group scrimmage.

Ferguson has stated that the performance in training matches will largely determine the starting lineup for the Community Shield this weekend.

Welbeck was unusually excited when the yellow vests, symbolizing the team's main players, were distributed.

"Me! Me! Me!"

Mike Perrin handed him one.

"Hehehe."

Welbeck grinned, his face beaming with joy.

He even raised his eyebrows at Liu Yi.

Mike Perrin walked up to Liu Yi.

Hand him the same item.

Blackie's smile froze.

Why is there an NTR (Netorare) plot?!

"You two take turns playing each half. Welbeck got the vest first, so he plays the first half. Liu, you play the second half."

Ferguson's idea was simple.

Anyway, Rooney is definitely the attacking core. Whoever has better chemistry with Rooney will play.

The first half hour.

Welbeck's performance has been nothing short of disastrous.

"Blackie" didn't have much systematic training all summer, but Lao Meixing did play two games.

But the intensity of that kind of competition is like playing a game (refer to the pace of Inter Miami's matches).

It wasn't even as intense as the team's internal scrimmages.

Phil Jones, in superb form, also seems to have no idea what "enough is enough" means.

Welbeck was completely bewildered.

What if the child develops psychological trauma and becomes afraid to shoot goals later?

Seeing this, Lord Fryer couldn't help but shake his head repeatedly.

"What's wrong with Danny today? No matter how he shoots, it just won't go in."

"Let Liu go up and give it a try!"

The boy stood up, his black hair shimmering with a chestnut brown luster under the sunlight, and stretched lazily.

Welbeck's insistence on winning the yellow vest backfired inadvertently—allowing him to play the first half gave Liu Yi a valuable respite.

At this moment, Liu Yi felt that his physical strength had almost recovered.

So...

It's time for him to take the stage!

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