139 Chapter 139
Patrick Amber was also on hand for this game. He sat in the box at Stamford Bridge with Nathaniel Lawrence, with BTSPORT's camera scanning the two youngsters several times. At half-time, BTSPORT's first-half highlights naturally cut them in.
According to Paul Scholes, the first half of the game showed a big difference in quality between the two teams: "When the most important player in your team is not there, then you can see the true level of your team as a whole. I like the players in QPR but Chelsea are too strong for them. Kristen Lue has done a great job this season, but at Stamford Bridge, with injuries at the moment, I don't think they could have a chance in the second half, the difference between two goals was too big. ”
Another guest, Leo Ferdinand, echoed this sentiment and addressed the off-field transfer gossip: "It seems that Amber has a pretty good relationship with the owner, and if that's the case, I don't think it's likely that he will leave QPR in the summer. You must know that Lawrence can definitely afford a high salary. And I don't think he needs to sell Amber for cash. Even though I want Amber to go to Manchester United. ”
Scholes smiled when he heard this, "If he really wants to leave, it's better to play in the QPR for another two years, I've always been against young players joining the big clubs right after they just played, it's not good ......"
Rio Ferdinand immediately said: "Think Cristiano, think Messi, they both played really well at a young age, and Amber probably wants to prove that he is not worse than these two. I think he definitely has the quality. ”
Scholes shook his head with a wry smile, "Okay, maybe you're right, but Pogba's €110 million transfer fee last year still makes me dizzy, and I really don't know what Amber will be worth if he transfers......"
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Nathan Neal was a little worried about Patrick's injury when he met him before the game, and although they had spoken on the phone that he would be back to training soon, he wasn't completely reassured until they met. At least at the farewell game at Loftus Road, the Player of the Season is available.
Patrick wasn't surprised that Nathan Neal's female companion had changed again. It's just that he doesn't understand why Nate has to bring a female companion to the court, which is not a fun date for most girls.
He talked a lot with Nate before the game and Nate really likes football. After the game started, they chatted less and only occasionally communicated. Nate would ask him some pretty professional questions.
The relationship between a player and an owner is generally more delicate. However, before Nate became the boss, the two young people already looked at each other very well, and Nathan Neil was not very typical of the rich man, so so far the relationship between the two was more like friends, although they had not eaten together.
Nathan Neil noticed that this time there was something different in Patrick's eyes, as if he was falling in love. It's hard to explain, but Nathan Neal is sure that in the last few meetings, pretty boys don't have that in their eyes.
"Looks like you've got her?" the American casually asked as the first half of the game was more close.
Patrick's eyes were fixed on the court, and his answer was ambiguous, "It's a bit complicated. After all, now that Nate is the owner of the team, he's not sure what his reaction would be if he and Tina were really together. It's not the same as the jokes from before.
"When the season is over, you and I, absolutely have a drink. I mean, it's not a small matter. Nathan Nill didn't say anything. That's all I said.
The team's manager and star player get together, and any boss will find it tricky. Patrick nodded.
It wasn't long before Chelsea scored the first goal, followed by the second.
They burst out multiple F-ord sentences in a row, and their faces were gloomy.
After the half-time whistle, Patrick said he was going to go to the dressing room to take a look.
Nathan Neal took a sip of champagne and said, "Help me tell Tina—it's strange that you seem to be the only one who calls her that, I have faith in her." Of course, it doesn't matter if you lose. ”
Patrick frowned, "She doesn't like people calling her that, except for Amber." He said as he walked out of the box.
Nathan Neal laughed, Patrick was only twenty years old after all, and although he didn't look like twenty many times, it was like what a kid his age would say.
That was originally Christine's nickname, nothing special. ”
The American added with a smile behind Patrick as he stepped out of the box and bumped into Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich coming out of the next box.
Russians never liked me, and I didn't like him, but we would still shake hands hypocritically and ask each other how we were doing, and that's fucked up. Nathan Neal put his arm around his female companion and walked towards Abramovich.
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The door was pushed open, and it was Pat. Lu Ling was discussing some of the first half stats with Tim and George, as well as a few notes she had taken with Tim. She didn't have time to pay attention to Patrick, she just nodded at him, her expression more serious. Patrick understood that she was busy and didn't go over.
The atmosphere in the locker room was a little more positive than Patrick had imagined. Of course, it's good to be two goals down and no one is in the mood.
He started talking to them, mostly about what happened in the first half. Leon's English improved quickly, but many of their expressions were still too British for him to understand. Ian would talk to him more, and his pace would slow down. Uruguayans are still at a loss.
"I said Ian, don't embarrass Leon with your fucking Scottish accent. Zixiang patted Leon on the shoulder.
Leon understood this, he flattened his mouth, "Yes, Ian's accent, it's too difficult, it doesn't sound like English......"
Lu Ling's side was almost discussed, she turned her head, and their chat entered her ears. The players don't seem to be so frustrated. She thought.
She clapped her hands.
The dressing room immediately fell silent, and the players who went to the shower to go to the toilet (the shower and toilet are together) also rushed out.
"I don't want to repeat what I said yesterday. I'm sure you haven't forgotten. What I'm going to say next is what we need to do in the second half! You heard every word for me!"
When Lu Ling spoke, Tim occasionally added, and the players' expressions were very serious. She looked at her watch, and the second half of the game was still a few minutes away. She didn't know what was going to happen, two balls, it was too tough. But she had to use all her courage and brains to face this second half.
"It's time. Lu Ling finally said loudly, she originally wanted to say something to boost morale, but after she glanced at the locker room, she felt that every player already had an expression of "I will do my best" on their faces.
This is the first time.
She felt like she didn't need to say much.
"I just want to say, I believe you! Now, get out, boys!"
One by one, the players walked out of the dressing room.
It's going to be a battle. Lu Ling patted each of them on the shoulder.
Finally, there was Pat, who was ready to go to the box. He walked up to her and hugged her, "I believe in them, and I believe in you. See you later. ”
Lu Ling frowned, not knowing what to say, so she just nodded. She emerged from Patrick's arms and walked out of the locker room.
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The Chelsea fans who returned to the stands from the lounge had relaxed expressions. For them, the home side had a two-goal lead at home in the first half, meaning it was almost all three points in hand. And Conte and his players are full of confidence. Not only because this game is already an absolute advantage, but also because the away win against QPR in the first half of the season is also a great psychological advantage.
QPR may have taken points from Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool, but not necessarily from Chelsea.
Conte is likely to double the young coach who has just turned 28.
What's more, QPR is not a team like Arsenal that is hungry for a top-four finish, and Kristen Lue has led QPR to play like this season, so what's not to be satisfied with?
Conte might have been surprised if he had taken a closer look at every QPR player, even the expressions on the faces of the substitutes. But it wasn't until minutes after the second-half whistle blew that he noticed that the young player named Ian Parker had a look on his face that made one think more about it – one that was eager to win. Conte can often see this expression in the mirror.
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Leon's passing performance after that retreat in the first half gave Lu Ling a little inspiration.
In Pyter's absence, she needs someone with a strong ball ability to activate the attack in the middle.
Only by opening up the middle can the two wings really unfold, and the attack in the front court can be completely lived. This is how Patrick usually drives the QPR, and now Lu Ling wants Leon to make a cameo in this role.
She made the Uruguayan boys understand their responsibilities in the second half at half-time.
In the second half, the QPR offensive picked up little by little. This momentum is not a matter of a moment, it is gradually manifested in the back and forth of several offensive and defensive transitions between the two sides.
The QPR began to concentrate on the back of Cesc Fabregas, and the Spanish midfielder, who had been outstanding in the first half, seemed to be a little slack, and his defensive enthusiasm became weaker and weaker.
Lu Ling has emphasised this in midfield, with Cesc Fabregas being an attacking rather than defensive player who can easily get through Chelsea's midfield when he gets up too front.
In the 58th minute, Yu Zixiang got the ball, he took it along the wing, and then cut straight into the space behind Cesc Fabregas. There was a large amount of space, but because the assault was too sudden, there was no suitable passing point around him, and in the end, Yu Zixiang could only take a few more steps forward and shoot a long shot into the stands.
This time, the shot that was not particularly threatening gave Conte a bad premonition. He shouted at Fabregas: "Francisco, concentrate, don't give your back to others!"
Lu Ling put one hand in his pants pocket. In May, she was finally able to take off her heavy down jacket, and today she is wearing a formal suit.
In fact, when standing on the sideline to command, formal wear is relatively inconvenient.
She noticed that Chelsea's back line was still very tight. Last season's poor results for Chelsea had to do with the fact that there was almost no one in their back line to rely on, but this season the Italian has given the Blues a solid backline. It's hard to break through, she thought.
But at this time, Leon retreated and got the ball. He got into the box with the ball but was held close by Kalidou Koulibaly. The Uruguayan boy's light heel slammed the ball under his opponent's crotch. Zixiang suddenly broke into the penalty area from the left, the ball rolled towards him, and he was ready to shoot directly without stopping......
Zuma pushed Zixiang down.
The whistle blew and the referee awarded a penalty.
There was a flurry of boos from the stands at Stamford Bridge.
Lu Ling turned around and joked with Tim expressionlessly, "I dare to watch this penalty." ”
Tim hadn't heard too clearly, but she had turned around and was back on the field.
In the box, Nathan Neal suddenly remembered something and said to Patrick, "She doesn't dare to watch the penalty?"
'There were only penalty shoot-outs. Patrick smiled, and the expression on his face immediately became solemn again. Hopefully León can score this goal.
The Uruguayan boy ran with his medium-long hair fluttering.
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is very young and very confident, he has long hands and feet, and like German international Manuel Neuer, he is a goalkeeper who can stand in front of goal and give strikers a sense of pressure.
But Leon's gaze seemed to penetrate him, and he hit the middle and pounced on the Belgian on the left with no choice.
QPR pulled a goal back.
The score became 2:1!
Conte spun around angrily. He couldn't give this young girl too many chances. There have been plenty of games for QPR to turn around this season, and Chelsea are reluctant to be the backdrop for their comeback. And, this game is too important, too important. While the Italian was thinking about what to do, Christine had already made a substitution.
In the 65th minute, Lu Ling replaced Massimo Rwango with Nathan Raymond, and then put him up front to form a double striker with Conor Washington. And Leon's position was moved, the previous twenty minutes, the Uruguayan boy was still a striker, only occasionally retreating to get the ball, and now, Lu Ling directly asked him to play Pytar's position.
The change quickly worked.
León played a number of dangerous links with the left and right wing-backs, and the Chelsea penalty area was in chaos on several occasions.
In the 73rd minute, Chelsea's left centre-back Manolas was injured in a fortuitous incident. Conte can only replace him with Gary Cahill.
Lu Ling sat back in the coach's seat for a few minutes.
Tim told her, "That's the kind of luck we need." ”
She didn't speak, as if she hadn't heard, her eyes fixed motionless on the field, and then she walked around the sideline again.
The game is almost 80 minutes away.
John and Leon combined for a pinpoint cross that was headed towards goal by Nathan Raymond but saved by Courtois.
Inside the area, Ian arrives and the Scottish boy's trademark long-range shot is close to the ground.
Lu Ling watched the ball slide rapidly across the turf......
into the net.
QPR equalised!
She jumped up, because the leather shoes had a heel of a few centimeters, and she almost broke her foot, but Tim, who also jumped up from the coach's seat, came over and helped her.
In the box, the scene of Nathan Neal and Patrick hugging and high-five was also swept in by BTSPORT's camera.
QPR was down by two goals away and now equalized 2-2, which is not easy for QPR. They are facing a team that is stronger than them overall. In fact, the QPR also went through a couple of dangerous runs during those two goals, but they didn't allow Chelsea to score. And their patient attack finally paid off.
After this goal, the manager of QPR made another decisive substitution.
Lu Ling replaced forward Conor Washington and replaced defender Grant Hall.
It was a very obvious substitution, and Kristen Lue was going to hold on for one point.
'The draw was a good result. But why don't I feel like she would do it?", Nathan Neal asked Patrick in the box.
Patrick was aware of Tina's peptalk yesterday and she didn't want a draw, but this substitution was ......
'I just know we don't want a draw. Patrick said.
With stoppage time and fifteen minutes or so to go, it's a normal way of thinking. Conte didn't think much of it. He replaced Cesc Fabregas with Oscar and continued to strengthen the attack.
But a few minutes later, the Italian noticed that Ian had more space to move.
Why is this so?
Lu Ling put Mensah in the midfield position, Ian pushed up the front position, and Leon returned to the forward line.
Ian's speed is generally underrated but not slow, and while he's not really a breakout, he's grown a lot over the year, and as long as it's not a head-on breakaway, he's perfectly capable of pushing forward with the ball when he has the go.
In the 89th minute, Mensah cut off Hazard's ball and stuffed it straight to Ian, who dribbled forward and carried Oscar with his body. It was tough, and he barely took a few more steps. Another Chelsea midfielder pounced. Ian didn't go toe-to-toe with Nemanja Matic and stabbed the ball to Leon.
Leon easily got past Cahill in the penalty area, and before the other centre-back Kurt Zouma could react, the Uruguayan boy swung his leg and shot directly through the crotch!
The ball hit Kurtaois's calf with a slight line change that affected Courtois's judgment and the ball flew into the goal!
2:3!
At Stamford Bridge, without Patrick and Vargas, the QPR trailed by two goals in the first half, but when full-time went into stoppage time, they came back to the lead by three goals.
The singing of the Chelsea fans could no longer be heard, only the applause and cheers of the away fan zone. The QPR fans made the same noise as the Blues fans when Chelsea scored in the first half.
This time, Leon didn't go to the corner flag area or dance, and he ran frantically to the head coach on the touchline. The eighteen-year-old Uruguayan boy hugged Christine Lu, who was ten years older than him.
This scene made all those who supported QPR even more boiling.
Lu Ling was extremely excited, she shouted Leon's name loudly, and it took two seconds for her feet to leave the ground before she reacted. Behind Leon, Ian, John, Zixiang, Nedham, Mensah, except for goalkeeper Robert who was a little lonely in front of the goal, all the boys on the field gathered around. And behind her, Tim and George, no, no, all the members of the coaching staff and the players on the bench, rushed up.
All the people were hugging, cheering, yelling......
In the box, Patrick and Nathan Neal celebrated as wildly as the players and coaches on the field. Patrick's expression was a little complicated, though.
Nathan Niel gulped down the champagne and laughed and said, "You look like you're jealous of Leon." ”
Patrick's expression was a little awkward, "It's not jealousy. It's just that...... I've never done that. He wouldn't be jealous of Leon's child, but it was a little sour. He never picked up Tina after a goal. I'll have to do that again, he thought.
Four minutes later, the fourth-placed team in the Premier League standings became QPR.
This is the first time this season that QPR has finished in the top four in the standings. 166 Reading Network