I Am Scouted by Real Madrid

Chapter 273: Chapter 16: Hero (Part 2)

Ancelotti was overjoyed, so much so that he didn’t even notice when the gum fell out of his mouth.

His face flushed, he raised his fists high and turned to the Milan fans, shouting loudly, venting the passion inside his heart.

Ah hahahaha!

We’ve struck gold!

Ah hahahaha!

This season, Milan will achieve great things!

Chen!

You’re the MVP!

Meanwhile, the Lazio fans looked as if they’d taken poison, clearly realizing that this game was slipping away.

”The ball’s in!”

”Beautiful!!!”

”Another goal!”

”Chen Zhong scores twice!”

”This is his second goal in the match!”

”Both goals were scored by rushing in from the back and finishing off with a header.”

”This is definitely Ancelotti’s setup, Ancelotti has completely invigorated Milan’s offense.”

”The attack led by Chen Zhong has elevated Milan’s offense to a new level.”

”No one can stop his runs into the box from the back, and no one can stop his headers, Ancelotti has perfectly combined the players’ strengths.”

”Beautiful! Just beautiful!”

”The goal scorer is!”

”Chen Zhong!!!”

After scoring, Chen Zhong pointed to Beckham to express his gratitude and then ran towards the corner flag, jumping high to show off his jersey number 25 with ”CHEN”.

But Lazio fans were infuriated by Chen Zhong’s actions.

They threw coins, lighters, and empty paper cups, trying to intimidate the hero of the match who scored twice.

But Chen Zhong was not bothered at all.

Cameras captured this scene.

In front of the angry Lazio players stood a man who faced them confidently, enjoying the boos with closed eyes, while behind him rained various thrown objects.

This became another iconic moment in Chen Zhong’s career: ”Hero”

And beneath this iconic moment, there was a commentary from the Chinese: ”One man’s poison, another man’s sweet honey.”

Following this, Lazio seemed to lose their drive, and Milan didn’t seem too eager to score either. In the 66th minute, Lazio substituted Inzaghi in for Megni.

On the bench, Inzaghi watched his brother Simone Inzaghi with a broad smile.

In the subsequent match, Pato, Kaka, and Beckham all got chances to score.

But unfortunately, when Pato got a clear chance, he went too far and handed the ball directly to the goalkeeper.

Kaka completed an offside trap shot but hit the post again; he had two great opportunities in the match, both hitting the post, leaving one to wonder whether he was in poor form or just unlucky.

As for Beckham, possibly facing stamina issues, he sent the ball directly into the goalkeeper’s arms when he got a clear chance, harmless like a little white rabbit.

Fans relaxed after seeing Milan leading by 3 goals.

Surely there won’t be a shocking comeback now!

Besides, there’s no time left!

”Kaka’s performance seems a bit low-key today!”

”Twice hit the post, it seems more like bad luck to me.”

”If only Kaka could score a goal...”

...

Milan fans discussed, although some mentioned Chen Zhong, most were talking about Kaka.

After all, even though Chen Zhong’s performance was outstanding, he would return to Real Madrid at the end of the season, still somehow seen as a ”mercenary”. Naturally, the loyal Kaka touched their hearts more.

Kaka chose Milan despite rejecting Manchester City and Real Madrid!

Sensing the fans’ inner longing, Milan got another chance before the match ended.

This time, it was a triangular wall pass between Kaka, Seedorf, and Chen Zhong; Kaka’s stationary maneuverability was simply off the charts.

And in his third direct confrontation with Muslera...

Kaka, aiming for the far corner, finally wasn’t denied by the post.

The ball rolled into the net.

0:4

Kaka scored, showcasing his iconic smile and his signature ’thank God’ gesture.

”The ball’s in!”

”Kaka!”

”Finally scored!”

”This is Kaka’s 10th goal of the season!”

”The substitution electronic board is raised on the sidelines.”

”Ancelotti will replace Kaka with Shevchenko and bring in Ambrosini for Chen Zhong.”

...

With the match in the 85th minute, Ancelotti still has affection for Shevchenko and will give Shevchenko some time to warm up.

Ambrosini’s injury is no longer a concern.

But his position in the team’s lineup seems somewhat precarious...

Before the injury, he was fine! After the injury... Hang on, his key position might be gone.

Of course, these are just jokes.

Ambrosini’s status in the dressing room is unshakeable, and Ancelotti will still give Ambrosini time.

Finally, the match concluded at 0:4.

Milan used a great victory over Lazio to show everyone they are still competitive for the championship.

The only downside perhaps is that Beckham and Chen Zhong, although performing excellently, are loaned players and not permanent transfers.

At the post-match press conference, Ancelotti answered reporters’ questions, mentioning Chen Zhong and Beckham: ”Of course, they’ve helped the team greatly. Bringing them in during the winter window was to address the team’s weaknesses.”

”Judging from their performance on the field, they indeed significantly aided the team.”

”Which effectively mitigated the impact injuries had on the team.”

When reporters asked about playing time, Ancelotti responded without hesitation: ”This is not an issue.”

”We’ve already prepared for everything.”

After this match, Chen Zhong also stirred up some waves among Milan fans; even within the Italian fan community, there were some discussions about Chen Zhong.

In China, many websites and newspapers published the news of Chen Zhong scoring twice against Lazio.

When fans spread the news, they first praised Lazio, naming their Blue Eagle and whatnot, before describing Chen Zhong scoring twice against Lazio.

This amazed some people who weren’t so tuned in to soccer.

In distant Spain, the Merengue, seeing Chen Zhong’s exceptional performance, once again dragged Schuster and Calderon into a public criticism.

They believed if it weren’t for those two individuals, Chen Zhong would definitely lead Real Madrid out of its predicament now.

The neighboring Barcelona wouldn’t be so rampant.

”If only Chen were still in Madrid.” It’s become a catchphrase among the Merengue.

In other words...

In distant Madrid, countless fans are looking forward to Chen Zhong’s return.

While in Real Madrid’s dressing room, Negredo, Granero, Callejon, Marcelo, Pepe, and other players gathered together, some of them becoming regular players, others still rotating or bench players.

The fortunate players, thinking about Chen Zhong, believed that his return would improve their situations.

And those in adverse conditions, believing in Chen Zhong, thought that his return would greatly enhance their situations.

And in Sports City, Nacho, as Castilla’s captain, tirelessly narrated Chen Zhong’s story to talented youths from all across various age groups. When Chen Zhong achieved a hat-trick for Milan, he talked even more, attracting countless little fans.

Even among the women’s teams, he developed numerous little admirers.

Barcelona’s Guardiola also carefully watched Chen Zhong’s game, unable to resist a sigh when he saw Chen Zhong score twice.

Within other football clubs, especially Serie A and UEFA Europa League participating clubs, data on Chen Zhong was once again placed in an eye-catching position.

Chen Zhong hadn’t played in half a season.

But after appearing in 3 matches, he achieved a remarkable 2 goals and 1 assist, how could they not pay attention to him!?