Even after boarding the bus to the airport, the Ajax players remained immersed in the fervent atmosphere of the Royal Festival Hall, Yang Yang's words still echoing in their minds.
To outsiders, that had been Yang Yang's rallying cry. But in the hearts of the Ajax players, it was also the great hope and earnest expectation he had placed in them.
Could they really become the finest, most outstanding players in European Football? Did they truly have a chance to stand on that podium?
Even these fearless young men felt doubtful about it. They hardly dared believe it.
Yet on the podium, Yang Yang had told them in a resounding, forceful voice: they could!
As long as they were willing to work hard, they had a chance to make it happen!
If Yang Yang leading the team into the Champions League Group Stage, overturning Bayern Munich 3–1 at the Allianz Arena, and then defeating Eindhoven 3–0 at Philips Stadium had opened a window for the Ajax players and shown them a sight they had never seen before, then tonight in London, Yang Yang had personally pushed open a door for them.
That door led to a place called success!
"Do you think we really have a chance?"
The question came from somewhere in the silent bus.
No one even cared who had asked it, because they all shared the same doubt.
Everyone fell silent, as though no one had asked the question at all.
Yang Yang had remained at the Royal Festival Hall. He had just received his award and still had several formalities to complete. He would head to the airport later to meet up with everyone, so only the players and employees such as Van der Sar were on the bus.
After who knew how long, captain