Chapter 8 Mattia! You are in the wrong place!
Chapter 8 Mattia! You are in the wrong place!
"Aunt Maria! I'm going out!"
De Sciglio went out in sportswear. It had been two days since he arrived in Florence. The club seemed to have forgotten about him except for arranging a rented place for him.
Leaving his beloved Milan made De Sciglio very disappointed, but he also knew that in Milanello, he was just a very inconspicuous role. He once dreamed that one day he could become Milan's new Maldini, but he was almost ten years old. At the age of six, he can only play in the Milan U14 youth team. As an overage player, he is gradually disappointed in the future.
With a height of 180cm, he is considered tall among his peers, but he weighs only 62kg. He is really too thin. He was still the main player in the youth team before, but since he was promoted to u14, his main position has been occupied by others Well, in the past two years, he has played from full-back to full-back, and even played as a goalkeeper when the team was lacking. Generally speaking, a super jack-of-all-trades player like him basically has no future. up.
However, De Sciglio still didn't want to leave. He is a native of Milan and has been a supporter of the Rossoneri since he was a child. He took it for granted that his life should be red and black, but reality made a joke with him.
De Sciglio is not very repulsed by being traded to Fiorentina as the transfer head of Antonini and Abarth. Since there is no future in Milan, it seems very good to come to Fiorentina for a break. .
Moreover, before De Sciglio heard that he was hand-picked by Degan, which made him faintly excited, because his predecessors Antonini and Abate were also hand-picked by Degan. Before that, Anthony Ni and Abarth are also not taken seriously in Milan.
Am I really talented?
De Sciglio has been thinking about this every day since he came to Florence, but it has been two days since he came here, but the Fiorentina club seems to have forgotten him.
De Sciglio was at a loss. He didn't know what to do. In the end, the landlord, Aunt Maria, told him that he should report to the team first and participate in training.
All right!
Go report to the team!
On the day he came to Fiorentina, he also visited the Fiorentina training base under the leadership of the club staff. At that time, he was also accompanied by Bonucci, Cristo and Fellaini. Among the four, he was the most An unremarkable one.
Although Bonucci is not reused in Inter Milan, he has already played in the professional league after all. Criscito is the main force of Genoa, not to mention Fellaini, the main player of the European Cup champion Belgium.
Among the four, De Sciglio, who was not yet sixteen years old, seemed very quiet, even a little shy. Even the Fiorentina coach seemed a little disappointed in him.
De Sciglio knew very well that the Fiorentina team under the rule of Degan must not have such uncompetitive players.
Fiorentina's training base is not as big as Milanello's. The first team and other echelons train together, but the training ground is separated.
When De Sciglio arrived here, he glanced over and saw a line of luxury cars neatly lined up outside the training ground.
Is this how champion players are treated?
De Sciglio is full of envy. Like many young people, he has an instinctive yearning for cars. Let alone luxury cars like Ferrari, Porsche, and Mercedes, even if he can own the most ordinary car, He is also satisfied.
I stopped at the gate for a long time until there was a roar of a car behind me. De Sciglio looked back and saw a Ferrari, but it was different from the usual Ferrari. It was an off-road vehicle. , or unique in the whole world, that is Degan's car.
De Sciglio instinctively wanted to dodge. When he was in Milan, De Sciglio regarded Digan as an opponent. Every time he saw his beloved Milan's defense line being turned upside down by Digan alone, De Sciglio couldn't help thinking He wants to compete with Digan on the court, and use his strength to help Milan stop Digan, and let Digan hit his head and bleed.
But De Sciglio knew that he was overthinking. He and Digan were not on the same level at all. If he played, he might not even be able to take a step under Digan's strong aura.
Degan in the car had seen De Sciglio a long time ago, and he was very optimistic about the future captain of Milan. Although Antonini and Abate had good abilities, they were obviously far behind De Sciglio.
In this transaction, it seems that Fiorentina lost the two main players on the left and right, but the gains are more than the losses. When he learned that Galliani actually agreed to give the ownership of De Sciglio to Fiorentina, he My stomach cramps almost from laughing.
But now, this kid still looks too thin, with such a small body, don't expect to gain any advantage in the fierce professional arena. Perhaps in a short period of time, Florence will not be able to count on De Sciglio.
Degan got out of the car and walked straight into the training base without even looking at De Sciglio.
De Sciglio watched from the side and couldn't help sighing: How cool! When can I be like him! ?
Shaking his head with a wry smile, it's not easy to reach Digan's level, I'm afraid he's thinking too much.
De Sciglio is now convinced that he was able to join Fiorentina because Degan wanted to disgust Galliani. In the eyes of the Fiorentines, he might just be a nobody. As for the annual salary of 200,000 euros, it was probably his performance fee.
Walking into the training base behind Degan, this is the second time De Sciglio has come here. Compared with Milanello, he feels that this place is much smaller. In Milan, every echelon has its own team. In the independent training ground, it is a luxury to watch the training of the first team. The big stars of the first team are even more superior in their eyes. Brush your shoes.
But in Florence, there is no such level. Although the training ground is separate, but with a big foot, there is a chance to join the senior team.
De Sciglio didn't know which training field he should go to, but fortunately, he had met the director of the Fiorentina youth team before, and let him arrange it.
Thinking about it, De Sciglio consciously walked towards the training ground of the youth team.
"Hey, boy! Where are you going!"
De Sciglio was taken aback, turned his head, and just saw Degan standing behind him, he couldn't help but wonder: "Captain! Are you talking to me?"
Degan was wearing wide sunglasses, looking up at De Sciglio: "Matia! You are in the wrong place!"
De Sciglio doesn't understand, isn't the youth team the place he should go?
Seeing that De Sciglio was stunned, Digan waved his hands and said, "Come with me!"
Although he didn't know why, De Sciglio still followed Digan, but the direction he was walking was the training ground of the first team, which made De Sciglio feel nervous and expectant.
Could it be that I was asked to train with the first team!
However, it seems unlikely! ?
On the day he first arrived, he also visited the training base of Florence and watched the training of the Fiorentina youth team. The most direct feeling is that the level of the Fiorentina youth team is not low at all.
There are so many outstanding young people who don't get a chance for the first team, how could it be his turn!
Arriving at the training ground of the first team, the training has already begun. Degan didn't go to the locker room, but walked directly to Prandelli's side. De Sciglio didn't know whether to follow, so he stood on the sidelines, watching Looking at the first-team players who are training under the leadership of assistant coach Antonelli on the training ground.
That's Marjorie!
De Sciglio's eyes became a little eager. Although he was often placed in other positions in the Milan u14 youth team, he was more of a left and right full back. Of course, he prefers a right back. His left The foot skills are average, and he can play better at the right back position.
While De Sciglio was watching the first-team training in a daze, Degan was discussing De Sciglio's future with Prandelli.
"Rod! Is it too early to let Mattia train with the first team? He is not yet sixteen years old, and his body is too thin. I am worried that he will not be able to adapt!"
Prandelli is good friends with Gary, the director of the Milan youth training camp. After De Sciglio came to Florence, he also had a phone call with Gary to get to know De Sciglio, a young man.
Gary doesn't think highly of De Sciglio. Generally speaking, De Sciglio doesn't have too many technical problems, but his body is too thin. In confrontation, even against players younger than him, he can't Can't handle it, and the speed is not fast. The only saving grace is the sense of position and awareness when defending.
"I think it's better to let him train with the youth team for a period of time to make him stronger!"
Of course Digan knew that would be the best for De Sciglio, but it is not possible now. Although the transfer market has not yet closed, it is already very difficult to find a suitable right back substitute. De Sciglio must step up.
Although doing so is somewhat suspected of backfiring, it is also something that can't be helped.
Moreover, Digan didn't believe that Milan's recognized captain successor would not be able to handle it in the future.
"Cesare! We can't expect Macho to play the whole season alone. Although Matia is young, I believe he has enough potential. As for his body, at his current age, he wants to become stronger , it seems that it is not difficult!"
Seeing that Digan was so determined, Prandelli couldn't object anymore: "Okay! Then let's try it out! Maybe he's another Ignazio Abate!"
New Abarth! ?
Deegan expected more from De Sciglio than a new Abate.
Seeing that Prandelli agreed, Digan yelled at De Sciglio: "Matia! Here! Come run!"
De Sciglio was taken aback for a moment, but he quickly reacted and ran towards Digan and Prandelli: "Captain! Coach!"
Prandelli looked at the thin young man in front of him and doubted Degan's vision for the first time: "Matia! From today onwards, you will train with the first team!"
boom!
De Sciglio only felt as if his head had been detonated.
Train with the first team!
The happiness came so suddenly that De Sciglio was caught off guard.
Degan looked at it and said, "What? Is there a problem?"
De Sciglio was startled, and said quickly: "No! No! I mean, I'm fine, yes! No problem!"
"Very good! Now go to the locker room and change your clothes, you can use Abate's locker, Cesare, I think our lad needs a number now too, how about number 2, give him the number left by Abate !"
number 2!
De Sciglio felt that he was simply lucky. No. 2 was a symbol of the back of the main force. The one who had this number before AC Milan was the famous Cafu.
Of course, De Sciglio would not arrogantly think that he could squeeze out Macho's position, but he already felt happy to get this number.
Prandelli was helpless when he saw Degan making his own claim. Marjorie had approached him before, hoping to get the number left by Abate, but unexpectedly, Degan gave it to De Sciglio, a brat. It's not that the difference between the two is less than seven years old, Prandelli really thinks that De Sciglio is Digan's illegitimate son.
"Go! Mattia! Work hard! You have a very bright future. This is not what I said, but Rhodes! Your captain, as long as he is optimistic about anyone, there will be no one who is unsuccessful!"
Prandelli's words seemed very compelling, and one could tell from De Sciglio's expression that the young man was so excited that he suddenly bowed to Prandelli and Digan, turned around and ran away.
"Matia!" Degan stopped De Sciglio and pointed in the opposite direction, "That's the direction of the locker room!"
De Sciglio was stunned for a moment, wishing he could find a crack in the ground to get in, scratched his hair in embarrassment, lowered his head, and ran over in the direction indicated by Digan.
Prandelli couldn't help but laugh, and asked after laughing, "Rod! You really have so much confidence in Mattia!"
confidence!
Degan didn't. The development trajectory of a person is completely different. In the future, De Sciglio did achieve success in Milan, but now in Florence, everything has changed. Can De Sciglio still achieve the same success? allow.
"Whether it will be successful or not is not up to me. I can tell you that he really has great potential. As for the rest, it depends on him!"
Prandelli shrugged his shoulders and said, "Okay! I'm looking forward to it! How do you see tomorrow's game?"
Tomorrow is the Super Cup final between Fiorentina and Inter Milan. It can be regarded as the opening ceremony of this season. Whether the first game can be played well is crucial.
Prandelli is a little worried about Degan. Throughout the summer, Degan has been participating in competitions non-stop and has no time to rest. The European Cup and the Olympic Games, Degan's physical fitness has become a big problem.
In the Olympic Games, except for the final final, where Degan played the entire game, he was replaced in the rest of the games. In the third game of the group stage, he did not appear on the stage even though he qualified ahead of schedule.
And because of participating in the national team competition, Degan also missed the preparation training before the start of the season in Florence. Prandelli is not sure about how far he has recovered now.
But Digan didn't show any concern at all: "I bet tomorrow's game that we will win another trophy for Florence, Cesare! Don't you believe me?"
Of course Prandelli believed in Degan. In the eyes of many outsiders, Prandelli's connivance with Degan was unbelievable.
At this time, De Sciglio also changed into his training clothes and came out. Digan pointed towards the training ground, and De Sciglio obediently ran over.
Prandelli called Antonelli over and gave some advice. After hearing this, Antonelli looked a little embarrassed.
Degan guessed Antonelli's concerns: "Take Matia as a very ordinary first-team player, and don't need to take care of him. Also, please tell my brothers to greet that little bud, if he If you can't hold on, let him go!"
Digan will not take care of De Sciglio because of his future achievements. On the contrary, he will ask the coaches and teammates to be stricter. Since he is a member of the Fiorentina first team, he must have this awareness. Anyone who cannot keep up Everyone in the team can only get out!
Antonelli smiled bitterly: "Rod! Mattia's mother will hate you to death!"
Deegan smiled: "When he really becomes a big star, he will thank me!"
De Sciglio joined the group confrontation training according to Digan and Prandelli. His position is the right back, and Pasquale is facing him.
Boom!
In the first face-to-face confrontation, Pasquale had no reservations. According to Degan's thinking, he tried his best. De Sciglio wanted to block it, but was hit by Pasquale and flew out. , his body is still too thin.
Prandelli couldn't help but worry for a while: "Rod! For Mattia, this is still too reluctant!"
Digan also frowned, and suddenly shouted: "Matia De Sciglio! What are you still doing sitting on the ground, don't let your teammates look down on you, fight like a man, Manuel that The bastard is just bluffing, kill him!"
Pasquale almost fell down when he heard the words, and looked at Digan resentfully: "Boss! I'm your brother, okay?"
De Sciglio gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, stood up abruptly, and rushed towards Pasquale.
Degan looked at it and smiled, and said to Prandelli: "Cesare! Just watch! That kid is definitely stronger than we imagined."
Prandelli could only sigh silently in his heart: "I hope so!"
fall down! stand up! Fall again! Stand up again!
De Sciglio is like an unbeatable Xiaoqiang, fighting according to Degan's intention.
In the Fiorentina team, there is no hypocritical family atmosphere like Milan. There is only competition here. If you have no skills, you just sit on the bench honestly, or in the stands, watching your teammates fight with envious eyes. Those who have the ability should use their strength to grab the position. There is no favor here.
Off the field, they are brothers. On the field, anyone wearing different uniforms is an enemy.
Gradually, Pasquale was a little out of breath. De Sciglio was too annoying. After several consecutive physical contests, De Sciglio also learned to be smart. He no longer fought with him physically, but used Blocking, entangled with defense, no matter what method is used, it just makes Pasquale feel better.
After a training match, although De Sciglio failed to snatch the ball from Pasquale's feet, it also made Pasquale pay the price and was in a mess.
"Damn Rhodes! Where on earth did you find this kid! It's too difficult!" Pasquale complained while drinking water.
Digan smiled: "Manuel! This doesn't seem to be your concern. What you should really worry about is Christian! Now you have a new challenger!"
Ma Qiao turned to De Sciglio who was doing physical training under the leadership of the coach in the distance, and said, "It's too early for that kid to take my place!"
In the previous two seasons, the position of the team's main right back has always been played equally by Macho and Abate. Finally, Abate left, and now there is De Sciglio, who also came from the Milan youth army. Will let De Sciglio threaten his position again.
Degan was farting with his teammates here, and Prandelli called the team's fitness coach aside. The two discussed and formulated a very comprehensive physical exercise plan for De Sciglio.
In the confrontation just now, Prandelli has already seen it. Digan is right. De Sciglio does have great potential. Although he is still very immature, his awareness and sense of position are very good. After training, it will definitely become an important chess piece in Florence's defense.
Prandelli had been very worried before, worried that after Abate's transfer and departure, the team's wing defense would be too weak. If De Sciglio can grow up quickly, this problem will be solved easily.
Otherwise, the team can only look for new targets during the winter transfer.
But the problem is, ever since the falling out with Pakinwa, Pakinwa has set up barriers in terms of transfer fees. Before the transfer fees of Fellaini and Criscito, Degan went directly to him. Delaware came to want to come, this kind of thing can be done once or twice, but if there are too many, I am afraid that Delaware will not give Digan any more face when he comes.
"No matter what method you use, in short, I hope that after three months, I can see a strong calf in the team!"
three months!
This task seems to be really difficult!