The Prince of Inter Milan starts with Brother Xiaosa

Chapter 11 Premier League debut!

"How have you been lately? Nothing happened. I just wanted to call and care about you, couldn't I?"

Before the game started, Leo took the time to call his friend Balotelli.

Although they hadn't seen each other for more than a month, as soon as the two started chatting, they instantly returned to the state of being together day and night and talking about everything.

Listening to Ba Shen on the other end of the phone chattering endlessly about the coaches and teammates of the first team, the corners of Leo's mouth turned up unconsciously.

"Okay, okay, just listen to what the coach says, train seriously, and be patient when waiting for opportunities.

One more thing, I'm starting tonight's game, remember to watch and call that guy Thornton on board. "

Deliberately pretending to mention it casually, Leo was very satisfied when he heard Balotelli's exclamation.

"Of course it's a Premier League game! Do you really not care about me when I come to Tottenham?

Hahaha, just wait and see my performance! "

……

"This is a rare opportunity. The opponent is not strong. You two should perform well."

Brother Xiaosha did not make the squad today. He was not sure about his two younger brothers, so he gave them a few more words.

Three consecutive games in seven days is a bit too much for even an Iron Man.

Berbatov started the first two games consecutively and suffered some physical discomfort. Tottenham coach Martin had no choice but to let him rest.

Tottenham, which has lost two consecutive games, has no way out. As the head coach, Martin Jol can only use the "secret weapon" that he did not want to be exposed so early.

The first time he started for Tottenham was at White Hart Lane. Leo took a deep breath, and the smell of green grass calmed his restless heart.

Compared with Meazza, which can accommodate more than 75,000 people at most, White Hart Lane with only more than 30,000 seats looks so "petite and cute".

"Gareth, when the game starts we will follow what we have practiced before. Are you sure?"

"Don't worry, I won't have weak legs!"

During the pre-match warm-up, Leo and Bell did not forget to discuss their tactical cooperation later.

Little did they know that Tottenham's starting lineup today had caused an uproar.

"Martin Jol is this crazy??"

Such questions also appeared among the commentators who had just started the game, major media, Tottenham fans, and today's opponents.

"Could it be that he has lost his mind and wants to be miserable and has given up completely?"

"Is it the first time for these two young people to play for Tottenham?"

"No, Tottenham has no one left? Let these two kids start?"

The Premier League has always been a fierce competition, and there are very few young players like Leo who are less than 17 years old.

Not to mention two of them at once, and they were the starters.

However, compared to the reporters who were complaining and the scolding Tottenham fans, Derby County head coach Billy Davis frowned and asked his assistant:
  "Is there any information about these two players? Why were they not mentioned in the report of the pre-match meeting?"

"Well, let me look for it...

The left back Gareth Bale was just bought by Tottenham from Southampton this summer for a transfer fee of 5 million pounds. He is characterized by extremely fast speed, good footwork, and a young man with great potential.

As for Leonardo, they were on loan from Inter Milan. The data shows that his main position is midfielder. "

Davis' doubts deepened, but he still did not change the tactics he had planned before the game because of this "small" change.

"Let's go with the original plan. Regardless of whether this is the opponent's ultimate move or not, I don't think these two brats will have the ability to decide the game.

Or are Robbie Keane and Darren Bent a bigger threat? "

In the third round of the 07-08 Premier League season, Tottenham Hotspur's home game against newly promoted Derby County started on time at 1997 pm local time. This game is also the first time the two teams have met again after five years, and Derby County’s last victory at White Hart Lane dates back to ten years ago, in the third round of the League Cup in 3.

Even though Tottenham have yet to win a win since the start of the new season, they are still more optimistic about them because of their superior strength on paper.

No one expected that Martin Jol would play a big game today, and everyone would focus on the two young players on the left side of the Lily Legion.

Leo and Bell are only thirty-four years old together. This is simply unimaginable!
  The visiting team took the lead in the first half, but was intercepted by Hoddlestone before the ball passed half court.

The moment they received the pass from their teammates, Leo and Bell made eye contact.

Immediately afterwards, the tens of thousands of spectators in the audience saw a scene they would never forget.

Leo's long overhead pass in his own half flew directly over the head of Derby County's entire defense.

An ill-informed adversary does not realize the seriousness of the problem.

"What is this doing?"

"He's a young player after all. He's too nervous to pass the ball, right?"

"Who can pass the ball like this? Can he play football?"

Not to mention that Leo, who was in the arena, couldn't hear these doubts about him. Even if he heard them, he wouldn't care at all.

Because just two and a half seconds later, these people all shut their mouths!
  Because they saw Gareth Bale running!

The Welshman drove straight in, ran tens of meters along the left wing and rushed to the spot where Leo passed the ball. He stopped the ball firmly with his left foot!

To be honest, Bell was a little nervous. Derby County goalkeeper Stephen Bywater in front of him had already made a save, and the opponent's defender McEffrey was about to catch up behind him.

To be on the safe side, Gareth chose to pass the ball instead of forcing a shot himself.

Malbranque, who was outflanked from the back, pushed and shot into the empty goal!

Tottenham leads 1-0!

The Frenchman, who scored his first goal of the new season, was so excited that he even ignored Bale, who ran over to celebrate with him, and slid to his knees in the corner flag area.

Bell turned around awkwardly and gave Leo a high-five.

"Why didn't you hit the ball by yourself just now? Are you not confident in your footwork? I see you practice shooting by yourself every day?"

"I'm nervous..."

"Hahaha, it's okay, it's not like there won't be opportunities like this in the future.

When the time comes, just be decisive and shoot directly. I have confidence in your footwork! "

Bell plays as a full-back, but Leo knows that he has been secretly practicing free kicks and shooting.

Leo, who has seen the opponent's footwork, has great trust in Bell's scoring ability. Unfortunately, the fledgling Bell is not confident enough and gives the scoring opportunity to his teammates.

No matter what, the attack launched from their side still won the praise of the fans.

Lily Legion supporters in the stands at White Hart Lane gave the team a round of applause.

At this time, the camera focused on Martin Jol sitting on the sidelines. Perhaps it can be seen from the Dutchman's expressionless face that he is confident?
  The game continued, and the unwilling visiting team worked hard to prevent Tottenham from scoring.

And Bell and Leo, who had performed brilliantly in the offense just now, naturally received the attention of the opponent's defensive players.

Leo said it didn't matter, he simply took a walk on the court.

This made many Tottenham fans rub their eyes. If they weren't paying attention, they would have thought Berbatov was playing football on the court without taking a break today.

In the sixth minute, Derby County, which focused on Tottenham's left wing, neglected to defend the right wing. Malbranque broke through and made a cross, and Darren Bent knocked on the door.

Leo receives the ball near the penalty spot!

(End of this chapter)