"...Chinese team head coach Jorge Dillon answered some questions from reporters at the post-match press conference after losing to the Netherlands... After Hulay equalized the score, Dillon was replaced by Guo Junfu.

Ou Yangjin. This substitution was considered to be the main reason why the Chinese team conceded the ball at the last moment after the game. Without the protection of Ou Yangjin in the midfield, the Chinese team could only let the already cramped Xia Xiaoyu defend Kyrie. This was also the Dutch team's counterattack.

The starting point. If it were Ou Yangjin, maybe Kyrie wouldn't be able to dribble the ball through the midfield easily...

"In response to this question, Dillon said at the press conference that he made such substitutions because he hoped to win the game in regular time. As far as the situation was concerned, he also believed in his team.

Can win. Based on this judgment, he made that substitution. He didn't think there was any problem with this substitution. Of course, the game did not develop in the direction he expected, and he was helpless. But he would not feel sorry for himself.

He regretted the decision to replace Ou Yangjin with Guo Junfu, and he insisted that it was the right decision.

"As for why Chen Xingyi was not replaced until the 74th minute... Dillon changed his previous insistence and directly admitted that he had made a mistake. His original tactical focus was on solid defense, so he did not respond in time.

Sent Chen Xingyi. He admitted at the press conference that if Chen Xingyi was played at the beginning of the second half and the offense was increased, the final result might be different from what it is now... Therefore, Dillon believed that all the responsibility for the loss lay with him as the main player.

Coach, he takes full responsibility for this.

"... Dillon's contract with the Chinese Football Association expires on July 30 this year. Although there are still more than 20 days, considering that after the World Cup until July 30, the national team will have no games. So if

If the two parties do not renew the contract, then the game against the Netherlands will be the last game that Dillon leads the Chinese team...

"However, after the Chinese team reached the quarterfinals, a reporter revealed that the Chinese Football Association was negotiating with Dillon to renew his contract. After watching this World Cup, I personally support the Football Association and Dillon's contract renewal. It is best to renew the contract directly.

In four years, let him lead the team to the next local World Cup in China... The next local World Cup, under the leadership of a famous coach and with more mature players, I believe we can even look forward to the top four! Why the top four?

Strong? Because Asian teams should win the World Cup semi-finals with dignity!"

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Qin Lin opened the door of the cabin lavatory and saw translator Yu Jintao standing outside the door.

"Hey, what are you waiting for?" He said hello reflexively.

"By the way, by the way." Yu Jintao stepped aside and said to him, "The old man asked you to go to his seat."

"Okay." Qin Lin was a little surprised, but still agreed.

After coming out of the lavatory, he walked towards head coach Jorge Dillon who was in the first row of the first-class cabin.

"Qin, are you here? Come on, come on, sit here." When Dilong saw Qin Lin, he patted the empty seat next to him.

That was supposed to be the seat of translator Yu Jintao, but now that Yu Jintao went to the toilet, Qin Lin was asked to sit.

After watching Qin Lin sit down, Dilong asked: "What are your plans next, Qin?"

"Me? I'm still the head coach of the South China Tigers," Qin Lin replied. "The contract hasn't expired yet."

Dillon nodded and then asked, "Are you interested in coaching the national team?"

Qin Lin looked at Dillon with wide eyes. He didn't expect the old man to ask so directly.

"It's okay, Qin, just tell the truth."

"Yes... yes." Qin Lin was a little hesitant at first, but he answered in the affirmative quickly and simply.

"How about you become the head coach of this team?"

It's too direct...

Qin Lin still couldn't help complaining in his heart.

He knew that the Football Association was recently negotiating with Dillon to renew his contract.

At the same time, as someone close to Dillon, he also knew the specific progress - unlike outside rumors, Dillon and the Football Association hit it off immediately and signed the new contract just after returning to China.

On the contrary, Qin Lin knew that Dillon hadn't even decided whether to renew his contract with the Chinese team, let alone anything like signing...

At first, he didn't know why Dillon didn't renew his contract with the Football Association, because he couldn't think of a reason not to renew his contract.

But now that I heard Dillon say this, could it be that... he was doing it for himself?

Qin Lin looked at Dillon in shock.

From Qin Lin's expression, Dillon guessed his thoughts and said with a smile: "If you plan to take over, I will let you. If you don't plan to take over, then I will continue to coach."

"Why?" Qin Lin asked doubtfully. He was really surprised that Dillon seemed to think highly of him. "I mean why did you do this..."

"My energy is limited. Your Football Association wants me to lead the team for another World Cup, but I really can't. Even if I have to renew my contract, I won't renew it for four years." Dillon shook his head.

"I am 70 years old this year, the oldest head coach in this World Cup. Seventy-four years later, as a head coach, this is already a very old age. It is difficult for me to guarantee that I will still be there at that time.

Have quick thinking and abundant energy. For example, in our game against the Netherlands, I made a very serious mistake. I failed to make a correct judgment on the game situation during the halftime break and failed to replace the star.

.Making the team passive for a long time in the second half..."

Having said this, he spread his hands:

"My mind has started to become dull. That's why I asked you if you are interested. If you are, I will not renew my contract with your Football Association."

Qin Lin lowered his head and fell into silence.

Dillon didn't urge him to answer, he just looked at him and waited quietly.

It wasn't until Yu Jintao came out of the bathroom that Qin Lin said: "I am indeed interested, Mr. Dillon. It can even be said that my ultimate goal of becoming a coach after retiring is to coach the Chinese national team. But... I think

I am not ready yet. This time I came to the World Cup, I learned a lot, but I still need to thoroughly digest and master what I have learned through practice. The national team, a platform that usually does not have many competitions, is not suitable.

Me now."

He chose to refuse frankly, even though Dillon's trust and support really moved him.

Dillon nodded: "I understand, I understand. You are very smart and know what you need and what you should do. You also have a very clear plan for your coaching career, so I won't interrupt your plan. But...but next year

I would also like to invite you to join my coaching team during the Asian Cup held in your country. I wonder if you are still interested?"

Qin Lin didn't expect that after he had rejected Dillon, the other party would even extend an olive branch to him. He nodded hastily: "Of course, of course. It's my honor to be able to study beside you!"

Dillon laughed when he received an affirmative answer: "Then it's a deal."

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Luo Kai sat in his seat, fastened his seat belt, and turned his head to look through the porthole at the earth below.

Just now, a beep sounded in the cabin, telling all passengers that they had flown into Chinese airspace and that there were only a few hours of flight time left to their destination capital.

As it was getting closer and closer to going home, Luo Kai's mood did not improve at all.

He didn't even dare to sleep.

Because as soon as I close my eyes, I will think of the game against the Netherlands.

Reminds me of the scene where he failed to destroy the football first and allowed Robin Feeney to kick the football into the goal in front of him.

Recalling that he failed to hit the goal from Hulay's pass in time, causing the ball to be destroyed by the Dutch defender. It was this corner kick that gave the Dutch team a chance to counterattack.

In fact, he could think of these without closing his eyes. These pictures were like a movie playing on a loop in his mind, forcing him to watch it over and over again.

Wang Guangwei walked past his seat and stopped when he saw Luo Kai looking directly at him.

"Still thinking about it?" he asked.

Luo Kai turned around and saw that this sentence was said by Wang Guangwei, and showed a wry smile: "How can you not think about it? I don't mean what I say..."

Wang Guangwei put his hand on his shoulder: "Don't think about it. Didn't I tell you after the game? Although the knockout rounds of this World Cup are over, there is not only one World Cup. Let's come back to the next one."

Already?"

"Then we have to wait four years..." Luo Kai clenched his fists, "Who knows what will happen in four years?"

Faced with Luo Kai's question, Wang Guangwei was unable to give a particularly confident answer.

Because it is true. In the football world, who knows whether you can still maintain your form and health after four years, whether you can still play football stably in the club...

If anything here doesn't go as you wish, the final result will most likely be far from what you expected.

Seeing that Wang Guangwei fell silent, Luo Kai said: "So you see, Team Wang, no one knows what the future will bring. Looking at it now, I have indeed failed to fulfill my promise. Why should I do things that I can do but haven't done now?"

Push it to four years later?”

When Wang Guangwei heard what he said, he suddenly nodded and said: "Then don't make any promises. Let's make an agreement, Luo Kai."

"Promise?" Luo Kai was confused.

"Well, it's a deal. Let's agree to meet at the next World Cup. If we can both participate in the World Cup by then, you can pay me back for the knockout match. What do you think?"

Luo Kai didn't expect Wang Guangwei to say that.

"If you don't want to owe a favor, then you have to work hard." Wang Guangwei smiled at him.

Luo Kai said seriously: "Okay, this time I promise to keep my word!"

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Ou Yangjin turned his eyes back from Luo Kai and Wang Guangwei, then covered his mouth with his hand, lowered his voice and said to Xia Xiaoyu beside him:

"Actually, I never figured it out..."

"What didn't you understand?" Xia Xiaoyu asked him.

"Didn't the King always say that in the World Cup four years ago, because he did not continue to attack after tying with Brazil, he missed the opportunity to qualify in the group. So he has always regretted it. Everyone who participated in the last World Cup regretted it.

?"

Xia Xiaoyu nodded: "Yes, I regret it too. If we had worked harder, we might have qualified for the group stage in the last World Cup. By the time this World Cup comes, we will have the experience to play in the knockout rounds.
To be continued...