At Cardiff City Stadium, Nicholas changed formations and lined up with a 352 formation. He put Yu Zixiang in the left wing-back position, and Ian started in the back field.

In this game, QPR conceded some possession, and on the basis of solid defense in the penalty area, Mensah and Ian formed a backfield axis to send accurate balls. Yu Zixiang did not have to worry about the defense behind him, and became the team's main attacker, and handed out two assists in this game.

Queens Park Rangers reversed the run of their last two games and beat Cardiff 3-0 in Patrick's absence. Once again, the Spaniards' gamble ended in victory.

On the bus back, the players made a fuss again, and a hearty victory easily changed the original oppressive atmosphere. Nicholas smiled and looked back and said to his assistant: "Results are always at the heart of locker room harmony. ”

The assistant looked out the window, didn't answer, and didn't even look back.

"Christine. He called out to her.

Lu Ling turned his head and glanced at the boss.

"Are you uncomfortable?"

"I'm fine, just a little sleepy. Boss, I'll sleep for a while, and call me when it's time. She turned her head back to the window and closed her eyes.

Nicholas groaned for half a second and said OK.

In fact, Lu Ling's mood was not bad, the team won again, although it was still in third place, but it stopped the downward trend. Moreover, Pat's injuries are healed.

When Mr. Flores went to the post-match press conference, she heard the players whispering in the dressing room to tease the Spaniard. That Latin girl's face and figure are the best even among models, and she is indeed very glamorous.

She had no intention of thinking about it again. Give her 48 hours, and she'll forget all the unpleasantness and the heartfelt moments that might or may not have been.

It's raining lightly outside the window, wondering if it's going to be sunny in London?

****

The good news for QPR is not limited to this victory. Nineteen-year-old Patrick Amber beat Andre Gray to win the Championship Player of the Tournament. After the award was announced, most of the newspapers' sports pages gave the homegrown talent a lot of space. They touted the young boy who had just recovered from injury, hoping that he could one day grow into a superstar like David Beckham or Wayne Rooney.

Of course, the former may sound more reliable. After all, the boy had a face that was a little prettier than David's. And this beautiful boy is rumored to have been single for several months. The media is also quite interested in who will be his hot girl.

However, Patrick-Amber doesn't have time to think about love right now. All his attention was on the state of recovery.

He played a reserve team game on Sunday. The intensity of the game was not high, he was in good form, playing for more than 50 minutes and scoring two goals, one of which was a direct free-kick.

Nicholas spoke to strength and conditioning coach Karl and development coach Tom about his situation, and Christine also gave some advice, and they both thought he could be a substitute when he played Brighton away. It's just in time to come back. Brighton are also a strong rival and currently sit in fourth place with two points off them.

Nicholas didn't find Patrick after the game, and he thought he was going back, but later heard Carl say he was at the gym.

Patrick sweated a lot, a lot, a lot, and his training clothes stuck tightly to his body, absorbing sweat well and not making him uncomfortable.

The afterglow of the setting sun shines through the glass windows, and the evening in Harrington is so peaceful.

The entire gym could only hear the sound of him using the equipment. Karl came over and said a few words before, telling him that he had already played today, and that the over-intensity training was not good for him who had just recovered from his injury. He told the physical trainer that he knew how to measure. Carl didn't say anything more.

He was really not tired, and wanted to feel if the whole right leg was really completely fine.

When Nicholas came in, there was a loud footstep. Patrick looked up, and the boy looked nonchalant, knowing what was going to happen next. This conversation was expected.

'You can come off the bench in the next game against Brighton. ”

“…… If I can, I'd like to start. ”

"You've just recovered, it's better to take your time. ”

“……”

"Patrick, I must say that I am disappointed with the Middlesbrough game, your cousin. ”

"That won't happen again. ”

"I hope so. Nicholas suddenly asked an irrelevant question, "Do you know Osman Dembele?"

Patrick was slightly stunned and nodded.

Ousmane Dembele, the talent of Ligue 1 Rennes team, has been in the spotlight across Europe this season.

'He's the same age as you and he's scored 12 goals in Ligue 1. I heard that there was a game two days ago and went to scouts from 17 clubs at the same time. Here, it seems like you're 9. ”

The boy frowned and did not answer.

"Probably your future competitor. Nicholas's tone was rather casual, "But, in retrospect, he may be a little stronger than you." He said as he watched the boy's reaction with a vague look.

Patrick lowered his head and slammed the pedals under his feet.

Nicholas knew that his goal had been achieved and did not continue. Before leaving, he looked at the boy's right foot, "You should go back, no need to confirm anything." ”

Patrick looked up and shrugged his shoulders, he was indeed ready to go back. The gym door was closed again, and he wiped the sweat from his forehead with a towel.

Ousmane Dembele? Tina also mentioned him. At that time, her tone was also full of appreciation.

Future competitors?

Patrick smiled conceitedly as he stepped off the equipment.

Thinking of Tina, when he saw her today, it seemed that there was nothing wrong with her.

He basically knows a little about her past love history, and the only thing that is certain is that Christine has never broken her heart for any man. He doesn't think Flores will be an exception.

****

There are two key matches in the 43rd round of the Championship.

First-place Middlesbrough travels to second-place Burnley. Third-place QPR travels to fourth-placed Brighton. The importance is self-evident.

The two games kick off at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday.

After the first half ended 0-0 on the QPR side, the players learned at half-time that Burnley had a 1-0 lead over Middlesbrough. It would be interesting if Burnley win Middlesbrough in the end, with Burnley in first place and Middlesbrough one point narrowly off in second.

QPR will need to win Brighton to retain third place, and the gap to second place will be small. But if it is drawn, the gap with second place will widen, and if it loses, the third place will be lost to Brighton.

Nicholas didn't pay any attention to the other game, and it was their own victory that was the key regardless of the outcome there.

In the second half, Yu Zixiang assisted Gomis to lead 1:0.

Five minutes later, Nicholas decisively replaced Patrick, who had returned from injury.

In just over 20 minutes of playing time, it became a boy's solo show.

Patrick was on the pitch for just four minutes before sending a beautiful through ball to help teammate Hoylet score a solo to extend the lead. This ball is crucial.

The away fans sang the song of Pyter, and their voices directly drowned out the boos of the home fans.

The Championship Player of the Season performance wasn't over yet, with a three-week break leaving him hungry for the game. He ran as hard as he could on the field. In the 88th minute, he stole the ball at the feet of the opposing player, and after running through the center circle, he shot directly with his left foot 35 meters from the goal. The ball, like a discharged cannonball, smashed into the underside of the beam and then fell heavily into the net.

The goal stunned Brighton fans and began to leave the stadium en masse.

Brighton boss Chris Hughton knows there is no hope of direct promotion this season, and can only hope for promotion to the play-offs. If QPR were to be encountered at that time, it would be very difficult.

After the final whistle, the Spaniard loudly cheered everyone who walked past him, giving them a high-five or a hug. He's tall and proud, and there's something magical to his words that convince the players that the season is going to end wonderfully.

Lu Ling stood up from the coach's seat.

In the away fan zone at Farmor Stadium, Queens Park Rangers fans were reluctant to leave the stadium and were still singing songs – oh, they were singing about Nicholas.

They shouted the names of the Spaniards.

Nick Flores!

Nick Flores!

It was already ten o'clock in the evening, and the stadium was brightly lit, and the sea breeze was blowing, and it was cool.

Pat smiled and walked over to her, and he really didn't have any problems with his feet. This is awesome, Lu Ling thought. Then she hugged him and whispered in the boy's ear, "I'm glad to see you back." Pate, I'm proud of you. ”

From childhood to adulthood, she did not hesitate to praise him. At this moment, the boy was a little awkward, he gently hugged the teaching assistant, then let go of her, and whispered, "Thank you, Tina." ”

James walked past them in a down jacket and snorted coldly without leaving a trace. He was called back from the reserve team by the manager yesterday. I don't know if it was to appease the old player, the Spaniard put him on the bench. even warmed him up in the second half, as if he was going to change him - but in the end, it was Yu Zixiang who played the whole game, and he didn't get a minute of playing time.

Although James was angry in his heart, he also learned to be obedient and did not talk much. Robert told him to focus on the big picture, and at the moment, most of the players in the dressing room and the top of the team trust the young manager 100 per cent – and if he always does, he will undoubtedly be isolated. The implication was that he and Nedham couldn't be on his side either. James wasn't stupid enough to do that.

Some things, it must be said, came too coincidentally. For example, as soon as the media expressed interest in the relationship between Nicholas and Christine, a graceful model appeared next to the Spaniard, who had been empty for so long, and James wondered with some conspiracy theories whether this could be the guy's smoke/fog/bomb. Of course, this speculation was unfounded, and he didn't even say anything about Robert. He didn't want people to think he was crazy.

After the game, the atmosphere in the locker room was simply boiling, and as soon as Nicholas returned from the press conference, as soon as he stepped through the locker room door, the players learned to sing "Nick Flores" as their fans knocked on something. James was about to open his mouth, but when he turned his head, he found that Patrick's mouth was tightly closed, and it was his two little henchmen, Ian and Zixiang, who were shaking their heads and shaking their heads. James thought it was weird.

****

The Championship Team of the Year was also revealed on the second day of the tournament. QPR's Patrick Amber, Yu Zixiang and captain Nedham Onuoha occupy three spots.

The suspense of promotion in the Championship was not revealed until the penultimate round, as the top three were still separated by one point each. As a result, Queens Park Rangers' crucial clash with Burnley will determine the final standings of the season.

The mainstream media began to hype up this Championship season-ending matchup.

Friday's pre-match press conference was finished by Burnley in the morning. After the first training session, Nicholas saw Sean Dyche in his office say something very interesting, oh, far more than funny, just provocative.

"Red-haired Mourinho" told everyone at a press conference: "Last time we were unlucky and lost to QPR. But this time we play at home and that's our advantage. I know Nick has had a good time on and off the court lately, and he's had a lot of luck. But we'll beat them and get a direct promotion. I just want to wish him the best of luck in the promotion play-offs going as well. ”

The QPR's pre-match press conference took place after the second training session.

At the beginning of the press conference, reporters asked Nicholas directly what he thought of Sean Dyche's remarks.

Nicholas straightened his clothes, looked directly into the camera lens, and said:

"I've heard him call me Nick, and I'd love to call him Shaun too, but I don't think we're that familiar yet. I'm sorry he lost to my assistant last time and his players lost to my players in the Season Awards. I don't really understand why he's so confident, but I think it's a good thing for him. ”

Before the game started, the coaches on both sides were already foaming at the mouth.