diskusbooks Chapter 14 A game that cannot be lost
Chapter 14 A game that cannot be lost
Unlike Murphy, who has already secured a starting position.
Quinn is still a bit lacking. Although he has the boost from [Inspiration] and [Piercing Arrow], the effect of these two attributes is to increase the upper limit.
The true foundation of strength still lies in technical characteristics, like Murphy's "Agile Center".
Furthermore, this is the only type of attribute that can be developed without requiring a growth-type attribute like "Insightful Player".
Li Yanqing's current plan is to secure their place in the league while giving Quinn as many opportunities as possible.
Once he perfects his technical skills, the mid lane can be completely handed over to him.
The next match day.
Burton Athletic will host Cardiff City.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Murphy put on a very good performance in this game and scored his team's only goal.
The midfield partnership of Quinn and Williamson didn't cause any major problems.
Li Yanqing was fairly satisfied with this.
They're now only four points behind.
Due to Blackburn Rovers' consecutive losses and goal difference, Blackburn Rovers only need one win and one draw in their remaining three matches to secure their survival in the league.
The final match was a crucial relegation battle between Burton Albion and Blackburn Rovers.
The situation looks pretty good.
But then, they lost to Nottingham Forest in their next match.
The good news is that Blackburn are still losing.
The bad news is that their next match is against Aston Villa, who are currently second in the standings.
The situation immediately became critical.
Last time, facing Newcastle, a team with similar strength to Aston Villa, they were thrashed seven goals.
"Ogradi! Watch your feet! Stop thinking about receiving the ball!"
"Miller, try to break through! You're a winger! Not a fucking full-back!"
Chris had lost his composure, and this usually mild-mannered man swore on the training field, a rare occurrence for him.
The players were somewhat bewildered by the criticism; if they could have changed these issues, they would have done so long ago.
"Chris, calm down."
“If scolding were effective, they would have figured it out long ago.”
On the contrary, head coach Li Yanqing was quite calm at this moment.
The Championship promotion rules are that three teams are promoted and three teams are relegated.
In addition to the top two teams that are promoted, the third and fourth place teams will play a playoff match, and only the winner will advance.
Their opponent is currently in second place, but if they lose this match, they will drop to third, putting them under just as much pressure.
After these two matches, Burton's players have become much more familiar with Li Yanqing's tactics, and they no longer need to rely on defensive tactics to stall for time in the first half.
Murphy is getting better and better, and Quinn is gradually getting used to playing as the midfield maestro.
They lost to Nottingham Forest because they chose to attack, but luck wasn't on their side.
The team's overall strength has improved significantly!
How could I possibly stay calm?
"You were there in the game against Newcastle!"
Chris threw the tactical board on the ground. Anyone with a normal mind could see that their chances of staying in the league were slim.
We must remain undefeated against Aston Villa.
And Blackburn must lose both of their remaining games.
They had previously lost their will to fight because they thought Burton couldn't catch up.
Given this situation, wouldn't the other side fight desperately?
"I don't think Villa and Newcastle are that scary."
"The initiative is still in our hands, and we will win."
"And victory is assured!"
Li Yanqing's words did not make Chris feel any better.
In fact, he had always been confused.
Where does the other party get their confidence from?
"Just rest well at home for the next couple of days, Chris. You can take care of the rest."
"Come back on match day and see how we win!"
Li Yanqing gave Chris a leave of absence, as he was already traumatized by his opponent and was not suitable to continue working for the time being.
Chris didn't say anything more and turned to leave.
The players in training fell silent as they watched this scene.
Most of them shared Chris's opinion.
"Why are you dazed?"
"Or do you also think we're doomed to lose?"
The training ground fell even quieter after Li Yanqing asked the question.
The first person to speak was Quinn. He looked around at his teammates and then kicked the ball out of his hand with a powerful kick.
The loud noise immediately attracted their attention.
"Nothing to be afraid of, guys, it's just losing."
"There are losses, and there are wins."
Since Li Yanqing said those words to him last time, his mindset has become completely stable.
If you're afraid of losing before the competition even starts, how can you possibly win?
"Well said, kid, we have nothing to be afraid of."
Jamie, who was usually quiet, suddenly appeared out of nowhere and patted Quinn on the back.
"The worst outcome is relegation; that's how they've seen us for a long time anyway."
"Villa or Blackburn, we'll teach them a lesson!"
The other players laughed too. They were all seasoned veterans, yet they couldn't see things as clearly as a child.
"We'll teach them a lesson, boss!"
"Very good, let's train!" Li Yanqing was very satisfied with their performance.
Last time, he even had to go to the locker room to yell at these guys and help them adjust their mindset.
But now they have learned to adjust on their own, which is definitely something to be thankful for.
Two days later, Burton Athletic will host Aston Villa.
Chris was genuinely worried about Li Yanqing's troop deployment.
"4-3-3? You want to go toe-to-toe with Vera?"
“That’s right, Chris, I want to go head-to-head with them.”
Li Yanqing nodded. Not only did the formation change, but he even included attacking talents like Jamie, Murphy, and O'Grady in the starting lineup.
If they want to strengthen their attack in the second half, they will have to bring on central midfielder Williamson.
"You're insane." Chris kept shaking his head. This isn't how you play with fire.
If things go wrong, the fate of being massacred will repeat itself.
"Just watch, we'll win!"
Li Yanqing didn't explain further, but waited patiently for the match to begin.
He has already made the arrangements; the rest can only be left to the players for now.
When this lineup appeared on the big screen, everyone from the fans to the entire Aston Villa team was a little incredulous.
Aston Villa's manager, Di Matteo, is a very serious person. Even though Burton Albion was at the bottom of the table, he still studied their game videos.
He believes that Li Yanqing is someone who excels at a 4-5-1 defensive formation and then launches a counter-attack in the second half.
They only managed one exchange of attacks, and they still lost.
He never expected that Vera, with their formidable strength, would dare to field an attacking lineup.
I glanced at Li Yanqing and saw that he was still smiling and greeting the fans.
This puzzled the head coach.
Why is he still so confident?
Could it be that there's some special trick involved?