The score was fixed at 1:1.

Nikolaas shook hands with Aitto Kalanca on the sidelines, turned and entered the tunnel. Sky Sports' post-match interviews were a bit annoying, but they were routine and had to be done. He answered a few questions briefly, walked out of the TV room, and dodged into the locker room.

In fact, if you only talk about the results of the game, it is not unacceptable. But this one should be won! Aitoben had no chance to equalize.

Nicholas considered his tactical arrangement a success. It's a pity that Patrick was stunned this time, he was not in good shape and lost control after losing the ball, and finally suffered an injury, but fortunately, the injury was not serious, but he sprained his ankle. But it will still take two to three weeks to make a comeback. What an important time period it is, but the core players are injured at this juncture.

For now, QPR, Burnley and Middlesbrough could all fall to third in the table – in which case they would have to compete for a spot with the next three teams. In the promotion play-offs, who knows what will happen? Sixth place is promoted and third place is not new.

This is also the reason why Nicholas is a little upset and irritable.

Another thing is that he hates players who are not under his control.

He can tolerate Patrick Amber's arrogance, ignore his occasional self-play, and not even lash out at his nightclub incident, however, he won't allow him to disobey himself on the court!

At Riverside, he didn't criticize his individualism because that's what he allowed. But he had already emphasized the tactical details at halftime, and when he explicitly forbade it, the nineteen-year-old boy had to do what he wanted, and he couldn't help but ignore him too much.

It's understandable that the Spaniard is in bad form, but he doesn't work with the team when he's not in good form – is he really the best of the ball?

At this time, Patrick's right foot was already bandaged, and he leaned on his position in a daze, the air pressure around him was so low that even Yu Zixiang didn't dare to talk to him.

Lu Ling glanced at the boy and then looked back at the coach, would he criticize Pat in public? Luckily, the boy only sprained his ankle, and she was a little scared at the time - injuries are a genius nightmare. In the end, it is a matter of concern, judging from experience, she can probably guess whether the injury is severe or not.

When the players saw the manager come in, they retreated as they were about to go to the shower.

Nicholas watched the players for a minute. During this period, there was no word.

Lu Ling didn't know what he wanted to do. But some people do have an aura of not being angry and arrogant, and she watched the players' faces change little by little, and she was in awe.

"It's over, let's go back and rest. Nicholas said only one last sentence and went out again. The post-match press conference awaits him.

****

Someone drove his Aston Martin over.

After Patrick was injured, he didn't say a word except to answer the team doctor's questions. He went to the shower room with the help of Zixiang and Ian, and they also helped to get dressed later. During this time, Ian tried to say a word to him, but he remained silent and only nodded.

Ian asked, "Patrick, are you in a bad mood?"

Shit, isn't this nonsense.

There were some fans blocking the back door, and he was happy to sign a photo after the game on weekdays, and say a few casual words to the fans. But not today. Christine hadn't arrived yet, and he was waiting a little anxiously.

Finally, she showed up with her bag.

Oh, he actually said something, and he asked Christine if she could take him home. Christine hesitated, but agreed. Her hesitation was probably due to the fear that the boss would have something. Later, she confirmed with Nicholas again before officially agreeing.

Patrick handed over the keys, and the assistant coach gave him a cold look and said let's go.

When she opened the door, a fan shouted, "Kristen, is Patrick okay?"

Lu Ling shook his head in the direction of the voice, and got into the cab without seeing his face clearly. In fact, Nicholas had already spoken roughly about Patrick's injury in the post-game press conference, and these fans can quickly search for it if they go online.

Patrick put his leg down, and Zixiang and Ian kept rambling, repeatedly telling him not to touch his right foot. Zixiang finally said uneasily: "Where can Christine support you, let's send you back." ”

Lu Ling waved his hand, "Don't worry, I'm not that weak." ”

Before she could finish speaking, Patrick had already blocked Zixiang's face out of the car door. Zixiang spread his hands at them outside, looking a little aggrieved, but he was kind.

Lu Ling drove this car for the first time and was not very familiar. The two exchanged a few words, and then she started the car.

Unlike the noise outside the car, the car was quiet, and neither of them was loud, but the atmosphere was a little weird.

Tina seemed angry. She is only like this when she is angry, as if she is gentle, but in fact she is cold.

She asked about his foot again, and Patrick said it didn't hurt, but it hurt terribly.

After that, there was no word all the way.

Lu Ling regretted a little that he didn't bring Zixiang or Ian, and it took a lot of effort for Pat to get out of the car. The team doctor has repeatedly stressed that the injury is not serious, and it will be almost enough to recover from two weeks of rest, but there can be no accidents - this boy is needed for the end of the season at QPR, and there must be no accidents.

She took a cane from the back seat and gave it to Patrick, who was leaning against the car door. It wasn't a big problem for him to walk on his own, but she still supported him on the other side, and he seemed to have grown a little taller, to one meter eight, and his body was much stronger. In the past few months of competition and training, the boy has grown up rapidly. It's a pity that I was injured at such a critical moment.

They finally entered the house, and Lu Ling carefully helped the boy to sit on the sofa.

The house was beautiful and she wasn't in the mood to visit at all.

"Is there a coffee machine?"

"In the kitchen. ”

"Are you hungry?"

"A little. ”

Perhaps too tired, Patrick lay on the couch with his eyelids a little heavy, faintly heard Tina's footsteps, and he slept peacefully.

Then the doorbell rang and the boy woke up. He woke up to see Christine sitting at the dining table, thinking something. Her face was still a little dull.

"How long did I sleep?"

Lu Ling looked at his watch, "Half an hour." You don't have anything in your kitchen. I ordered takeout. It should come up now. As soon as she finished speaking, there was a knock at the door.

Patrick heard the door closing, and Christine came back with a box of pizza in her hand, "Your favorite Double Pepperoni, you're going to have to rest for a while anyway, and you shouldn't have a problem eating something high tonight." ”

Patrick sat up straight, and was about to speak when his phone rang.

"At home. I'm fine. Now? whatever. Okay, goodbye, Mom. ”

After he hung up, Christine had already opened the box, put it on the coffee table, and took a slice of it and ate it first.

"Lucy is coming here?" she asked.

"Hmm. She came with my dad. Patrick bent down to get it, but something couldn't reach it.

Lu Ling took a piece and handed it over.

She was already full after eating a piece, obviously very hungry, but she was so easily full, she wiped her hands, took a sip of coffee, and sat down next to the boy.

"I have a couple of questions. ”

Patrick turned his head.

Lu Ling looked at his beautiful face, as if he was gradually fading from his childishness, but he was still not mature enough, at least on the court, she sighed in her heart.

"You keep eating. Just listen. What did James say today? Did it really affect you?"

Patrick's hand froze, he put down the pizza, didn't look at her, and said, "It's not important." I don't think that affected me. Tina......"

"What?"

"Did you know Flores before?"

Lu Ling didn't answer right away.

The boy looked at it, and there was a little surprise in his blue eyes, and maybe a little disappointment.

"Actually, it's not an acquaintance. It was a coincidence. The night before he took office, I came back from Alex, somewhat depressed, and went for a drink at the tavern, where he had been that night. We chatted for a few words......" Recalling this, Lu Ling smiled, her first impression of that person was very bad, presumably that person's first impression of herself was not much better, but she didn't want to become his assistant teacher later.

Patrick kept an eye on her expression, she didn't have a good face all night, but her eyes smile at the mention of Flores. He suddenly remembered Abby's words, when he was still at the club's Christmas party, his ex-girlfriend said that Tina and Flores had chemistry. At that time, he didn't feel it at all. Now it seems that Abby may be right.

"You've never told me that. Patrick's tone was a little estranged, and he paused before continuing, "Is that all?"

Lu Ling's face immediately changed, "I didn't tell you because I don't think it matters at all! If you want to ask if anything happened to us that night, of course not." I already knew he was the new boss, and I was crazy to do that. Besides, we had an argument at the tavern that night, and soon I was leaving. Pat, why did you misunderstand me......"

"I'm sorry. Patrick whispered.

After a long time, Lu Ling spoke again.

"Pat. You know I'm a little annoyed about your table today. She said.

The boy was silent.

Lu Ling waited for a while, but Pat still didn't speak, and she stood up.

"As your coach, I have reason to be angry. I'm not going to be too harsh on you. But you don't listen to the manager's arrangement, I want to tell you that if I were the manager, even if you don't get hurt, I won't let you play in the next game. She said these words in a loud voice and in a tone that was not heavy, but powerful.

Patrick looked at her with a cold face, his thin lips still closed.

"As your friend, I'm sad about your injuries. This time it's lucky, it's only been two or three weeks, if your injury is a year, can you imagine?" the woman's tone had changed to concern, she licked her lower lip, and finally really gentle, "Have a good rest." I'm going back, Lucy and Jack are almost there, say hello to me. ”

"Tina......

Lu Ling turned his head.

"I'll be back soon. ”

"I know. You think about my words, I'll come to see you when I have time, it's close anyway. Good night. ”

“…… Good night. ”

Patrick's voice was muffled, but that didn't matter anymore because she had already walked out.