Chapter 1 I Need Aurora Coins

Chen Yingxiong wasn't short of money; he could live a life of extravagant spending. But recently, he had gone crazy for money, not because he lacked it, but because he lacked another kind of currency—experience.

He now called this thing "Aurora Coins," or "**.

"I need **, I really need **, I really need a lot of **."

De Cola was speechless at Chen Yingxiong's perverse tastes and idiotic behavior.

Chen Yingxiong, who desperately needed **, panicked when he heard that he was placed on the bench for the game against Siena—starting from the bench would greatly reduce the experience he gained, even if the team won. Normally, Chen Yingxiong wouldn't care. He had been a substitute before. It was a good opportunity to rest and recharge for the Champions League opponent. Lyon wasn't some pushover to be easily cut down.

Three games in six days meant any coach would have to rotate players heavily, and that meant a major rotation. Therefore, for the league game against Siena, Mazzarri replaced almost all eleven starting players, and Chen Yingxiong was naturally among those rotated out.

Having defeated Inter Milan away, Napoli's league ranking had risen one place. If Napoli didn't have the Champions League, Mazzarri would definitely take advantage of the momentum and overwhelm the opposition, surpassing as many teams as possible.

Unfortunately, he now had to interrupt the team's good momentum in the league to abandon the game against Siena for the sake of the Champions League.

Just then, there was a knock on his office door. Chen Yingxiong entered with his permission, which surprised him.

Chen Yingxiong cut straight to the chase: "Coach, can you let me start in the game against Siena?"

Mazzarri thought Chen Yingxiong was sharing the team's worries and didn't want to give up the league game, which touched him a little. Little did he know that Chen Yingxiong was only looking for him because he didn't want to give up experience...

"I know what you're thinking, but you need to rest, Hero. We're playing at home against Siena, this game isn't too difficult..."

He had to comfort this player who was wholeheartedly devoted to the team and let him rest well.

"I don't need to rest, Coach. My stamina is excellent. Playing three games in six days has no impact on me at all!" Chen Yingxiong said, patting his chest.

His stamina was indeed very good; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to perform well in the team's daily training and matches after undergoing high-intensity dungeon training—players with poor stamina would either be completely ruined by the dungeon or would perform poorly in reality because they devoted all their energy to the dungeon, ultimately being eliminated.

Although Mazzarri didn't know about the dungeon, he could tell from the usual games and training that Chen Yingxiong's stamina was outstanding. This player's physical fitness was quite good, and physical fitness naturally included stamina.

"Let me play, Coach!" Seeing Mazzarri fall silent, Chen Yingxiong, afraid of being rejected, stepped forward and volunteered. "I have no problem with stamina. I can play in the game against Siena and it won't affect the Champions League game against Lyon! I just don't want to miss any game!"

He spoke with great righteousness, and if one didn't know the real reason, they would be deceived and moved by him.

Mazzarri was also considering the problem. If the entire team played as substitutes against Siena, even at home, Mazzarri wouldn't be very relieved. If they lost, it would affect morale. Being hit by a blow to morale before the Champions League group stage against Lyon would have a big or small impact...

He frowned and thought for a moment, then finally nodded, "Okay, I promise you, Hero. But you have to promise me!"

"No problem, as long as you let me start, I'll promise you anything! Coach!" Chen Yingxiong quickly nodded in agreement.

"I know you can do anything to score a goal, but in the game against Siena, you are not allowed to make those dangerous tackles and shots again." Chen Yingxiong often risked getting his legs broken to fight for a shooting opportunity, which made many people watch with trepidation, fearing that he would get injured in the process.

Chen Yingxiong readily agreed, but when he was on the field, if there was a chance to score, he would take on the risk.

Because... he wasn't going to miss the fat meat that was already in his mouth!

What if there was a hook in the meat? Chen Yingxiong's style was to digest the meat and the hook together!

Chen Yingxiong happily left the head coach's office after being reinstated into the starting lineup. Mazzarri watched his back and nodded with a smile instead of shaking his head.

He believed that if a striker couldn't live without scoring goals and winning, then his success wouldn't be unbelievable...

He suddenly worried about Chen Yingxiong's physical strength and the possibility of injury... but he felt that compared to these, a player's ambition was the most important quality. Since the player had shown such ambition, he had better not discourage him, but protect his ambition and keep him full of passion for football. Just like that old monster in Milan...

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Now that Chen Yingxiong was starting, Mazzarri naturally had to adjust his starting list. It was no longer a large-scale rotation, but a selective rotation, putting several players who didn't have enough stamina on the bench. But he didn't replace all the players who could help Chen Yingxiong.

For example, Arshavin was left on the field, while Cassano was put on the bench to rest, replaced by Sanchez.

Sanchez had been injured before the season and was out for a while, and had only recently recovered. Because he hadn't kept up with the team's pre-season training and wasn't in sync with the team, he was relegated to the bench, becoming the backup for Cassano and Arshavin. Sanchez only had a chance to play when the two needed to rest or were in poor condition. Moreover, considering that he had only recently recovered from his injury, he had always been a substitute.

This game against Siena would be his first start for Napoli in the new season.

Sanchez was very good at breaking through on the wing, and was a different style of winger than Cassano, although he was a little immature. But his talent was undeniable. Mazzarri believed that once Sanchez recovered his form, he would be a sharp blade for Napoli.

With Sanchez in this game, he believed that he could provide more wing support to Chen Yingxiong, unlike Cassano, who mostly cut inside and sought to coordinate with Chen Yingxiong.

"Napoli has rotated its players at home in this game, and many of the main players are not in the starting lineup, or even in the eighteen-man list... It seems that Mazzarri is already preparing for the second Champions League group stage game!"

"Even so, Siena may not be able to take advantage of Napoli..."

"Napoli just defeated the powerful Inter Milan at the Meazza, and they are currently riding high with momentum. Losing at home? Very difficult... and Siena is currently ranked fifteenth, and has not performed well since the start of the season..."

These commentators were right. Just three minutes after the start of the game, Sanchez declared the tone of the game with a sharp breakthrough and a small-angle shot.

The football hit the side netting, causing the net to shake. Many people thought the football had gone in, and some commentators couldn't wait to cheer, only to realize that they had misread the situation...

But it didn't matter. The fact that this ball didn't go in was just bad luck. If the momentum continued, Napoli would have plenty of opportunities to squander in this game. As long as they could seize one or two of them, they could win the game.

You have to know that in addition to Sanchez, who was eager to prove himself due to his first start, they also had a giant bear who was always hungry for goals!

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"Napoli is coming... coming—coming!! Sanchez—cross! herogoooooooooooooooooL!!!"

The Napoli commentator became excited again, because Napoli had finally taken the lead at home!

"1:0!! Napoli leads Siena!"

"Chen Yingxiong's sixth goal of the season! Sixth! Six goals in six league games! He is still maintaining a very high scoring efficiency!"

"Although Siena tried to prevent Chen Yingxiong from scoring with his head, Sanchez's breakthrough on the wing was too sharp. He attracted most of Siena's defenders—they had to defend against such a dangerous breakthrough! In this way, Chen Yingxiong in front of the goal had space and opportunity. When Sanchez accurately passed the football, what he had to do was very simple..."

After scoring, Chen Yingxiong ran towards Sanchez, who had assisted him, with open arms, and then picked up his teammate, who was small and light, like a father hugging a child, carrying him on his shoulders.

Sanchez was taken aback, but he quickly reacted—after staying in the Napoli team for a long time and joining the eating, drinking, and playing group, he had completely become accustomed to Chen Yingxiong's style...

Now was not the time to be surprised. He just needed to enjoy his first assist since coming to Napoli!

"Thank you, Alex! I'll treat you to dinner in a few days!" Chen Yingxiong said, carrying him on his shoulders.

The San Paolo Stadium became a sea of ​​joy. The fans in the stands cheered for Chen Yingxiong's goal and for Napoli's goal.

The huge banner on the east stand had disappeared, replaced by a horizontal banner with the same content. But it wasn't as eye-catching as the giant banner, and it looked much better...

This seemed to indicate that the hardcore but slightly more moderate fans in the Napoli fan camp were gradually changing their attitude towards Chen Yingxiong.

In this way, perhaps Chen Yingxiong might really be able to complete the "conquer Naples" task and summon Maradona in advance? At that time, Chen Yingxiong wouldn't want it, but it wouldn't be possible. The task reward could not be "returned"...

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ps, those who have thought wrong should hand over the monthly ticket honestly!