How many people still doubt the fervor of Guangzhou fans? How many people are still saying that Guangzhou's competitiveness is declining and no one will support the team if its performance slips? How many people still believe that the future of Guangzhou team is bleak? However, all these doubts seemed to have gone with the wind at yesterday's open day of Guangzhou's first training base in 2022. Guangzhou fans declared to the world what is love, what is persistence, what is loyalty, and what is the belief that "through thick and thin, together we build the Guangzhou team" with practical actions. ......
A sudden rainstorm caught people off guard, yet nearly 1,000 fans stood quietly in the viewing area and no one left because of the rain. They tried their best to take shelter by the open training ground, many of them were soaked to the skin, but no one complained. Their eyes were full of expectation, eager to see their favorite players. Under the leadership of Liu Zhiyu's coaching team, the Guangzhou team started training as scheduled. Despite the pouring rain, the constant cheering from the sidelines gave the players endless motivation. I observed that the young players of the Guangzhou team were extraordinarily focused on their training, and they gave it their all, bringing the same energy they had in the game to the training. The Open Day clearly met its objectives, and as the second phase of the Chinese Super League is about to begin, the enthusiastic cheering of the Guangzhou fans will undoubtedly give the team a strong impetus to move forward in their home and away campaigns, and to reward the fans for their support with practical actions.
After the training, at the request of the fans, the host invited Wang Shilong, a player who performed well after his comeback in the first phase, to have an interview to know his recent situation and look forward to the future games.
Moderator: Hi Wang Shilong! So many fans came out to support, what difference do you think it made to you and the team?
Wang Shilong: I feel very touched to see so many fans braving the rain to support us. As players, what reason do we have not to give our best for these lovely fans? Thank you again for your support. With you, we are more motivated to train and play and return your love with practical actions.
MODERATOR: How are you recovering from your previous injury?
Wang Shilong: Now my physical condition has been fully recovered, although there are some small problems in the first stage, but after the help and training of the coaching team, I have adapted to the rhythm of the team and can go all out for the second stage.
MODERATOR: How are the team's preparations going so far? Any targeted adjustments?
Wang Shilong: After the first stage of the game, we started to prepare for the second stage of the game after a short rest. According to the coach's deployment, we have already started the preparation for the next game. After the group confrontation, we focused on shooting training and tried to improve our goal scoring rate, hoping to achieve better results in the second stage.
MODERATOR: What are you doing to prepare yourself for the second stage of the competition?
Wang Shilong: I will follow the team's training program and listen to the coach's arrangement. If the training volume is not too large, I will also do some strength training to enhance my muscle core strength and improve my confrontation ability.
MODERATOR: After returning from injury late in the first period, you quickly became the starter at right back, how did that process come about for you?
Wang Shilong: I didn't think too much about starters and substitutes, I just thought about doing a good job, playing to my strengths and helping the team. If the coach needs it, if my teammates need it, if the team needs it, I will go up! There is no distinction between starters and substitutes for each player of the Guangzhou team, it's more about the athletic state and whoever plays well will be on the team!
Moderator: You've gotten a lot of praise for your right-sided passing, do you usually practice specifically for that?
Wang Shilong: As a wingback, my first priority is to defend and not let the other team make a move in the area I'm responsible for. After doing a good job in defense, I will work on my assists. In fact, my previous assists were due to my teammates' passes and parries, which created space for me.
Host: How do you think the return of Li Xuepeng and Zhang Xiuwei will affect the team?
Wang Shilong: Their return is very important for the team, they are not only experienced big brothers, but also boosters of the team's strength. The team suffered a lot of losses in the first stage due to lack of experience, and we hope that we won't repeat the same mistake in the second stage, and the return of the oldest brothers will help us cope with various situations better.
Moderator: Finally, what is your outlook for the team for the upcoming second phase of the competition? Is there any confidence in accomplishing the season goal?
Wang Shilong: I think we have to go for the victory in every game, which is not a slogan but an action. Although we are young, youth is not an excuse. In the second stage, we hope to show our youthfulness, play with vigor and try to get points in every game. After all, it will be a home-and-away system afterward, and the fans will be coming in to watch and cheer, so naturally we don't want to let them down, and we must repay their support with practical actions and victories. Please rest assured that we are confident of accomplishing our goals for the season!
Interview: Wang Shilong's words were full of passion and conviction. I observed the Guangzhou team's training on the sidelines, including group confrontation and shooting drills, which were all aimed at solving the team's difficulty in scoring goals. Wang Shilong always maintains the unconquerable spirit of young players, and also expressed his gratitude to the fans and desire for victory in the interview. Next, let's look forward to the performance of this young Guangzhou team, can they fulfill their promise and successfully achieve their season goal? Let's wait and see.
