339 Chapter 339
Strong> "Are you all fucking blind?" The name tag in her office clearly says Kristen-L-L, which I think is easy to think of......"
Yu Zixiang was stunned, it was really weird, and after Phil said it, it really seemed like an obvious thing. It is true that the public is not familiar with her middle name and Chinese name and will not be so easy to associate, but as a player who often comes and goes in and out of her office, it seems that it should be easy to think of, as Phil said. But the truth is, only Phil noticed it. How could it be Phil?! Didn't even Hans, who had always been silently in love with Christine, not know? Yu Zixiang thought of this and hurriedly went to see the Germans.
Hans put one hand to the tip of his nose and his eyes were fixed on the floor, and Phil's voice irritated him. He didn't want to say anything, though. As soon as he looked up, he met Zixiang's gaze. Hans grinned.
There was a hint of inquiry in Yu Zixiang's eyes.
Hans nodded silently.
Yu Zixiang knew that Hans had always known about it, but he never said it.
There was a few seconds of silence in the locker room.
A sneer broke the silence.
"Yes, that's right, you're smart. Leon continued to sneer, "You've only been here for less than a season, but who of us has been in the boss's office more often than you? Now you're happy, what a big trouble you've caused her. β
A drop of sweat fell straight down his back, and Phil could feel it clearly. He's been sweating all the time, it's been a long time since the game ended, he's been sweating he's been fucking. He suddenly ripped off his jersey, threw it out, and yelled at Leon, "I know you hate me, and I don't like you either." I've already said it, I just wanted to show my support for the boss, I didn't want to get her in trouble. β
"Whether you want to or not, you've already done it. Leon's voice was also doubled, but he didn't bother to look at Phil squarely.
Phil rushed up and grabbed Leon by the collar, "Why am I always a troublesome spirit in your mouth!? if this matter is really serious...... Blame Patrick, or blame herself......" He didn't continue, as his teammates' eyes suddenly drifted behind him.
Phil whispered "**", he loosened Leon's collar, Leon still pushed him, he didn't react, turned around, didn't look at people, lowered his head and said, "Believe it or not, I didn't mean that." He said without looking at anyone more, and ducked his head into the shower.
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Lu Ling thought that most of the players should have gotten on the bus after returning from the post-match press conference, but what she didn't expect was that most of the players hadn't even showered yet.
The whole dressing room stinks, and the smell is pervasive, permeating, as if they have just lost a game instead of winning one.
This, she thought, was what she brought. She brought it.
And Phil's words...... How many players really think so, she can't tell. Not only that, but the coaching staff and the medical team were also full of doubts. Except for Tim, except for Alice.
Be professional and rational. She kept reminding herself in her mind. But at this moment, her mind was full of the message that Pat had just sent her, and another message-
γStay strong, storming,girl.γ(Stay strong, the storm is coming, my girl.) οΌ
Staggered, staggered, and in the end, only Lu Yungui's voice stayed in her head.
"Xiaoling, your Chinese name is given by me, the English name is given by your mother, the two names actually mean the same thing, we all hope that you will be a smart girl and will have an extraordinary life." β
Lu Qi felt that both of her cheeks moved, and it was a smirk, and obviously, she said, "Okay, since you don't seem to be in a hurry to get back to London, I'll say a few more words." Tim, could you please close the door?"
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"Tina, what do you think?"
"I feel disgusting. β
"Oh, are you pregnant? I'm going to be an uncle?"
"It's not funny at all. β
"I'm sorry, I just want you to be happy...... I wish I was by your side now. β
"Yes, maybe it would be better, or worse, who knows? The good news is that my biggest competitor is also going through a difficult time, which is ironic. But I always thought that if I lost this league title, I might have a chance in the future...... Of course it may not be, like Leicester City, you know a lot of small teams who wait 50 or 100 years for a league title......"
"Tina, tell me what the hell you're thinking?"
"I don't know...... I have to go to the hospital. β
"Hey, Tina......"
"What?"
"Ian told me everything. At least there won't be a problem in the locker room for a while, right?"
"I hope so. β
"A little faith!"
"I have. But I still feel uneasy about things I can't control, and if you know me, you understand. β
"I understand. Tina, no matter what, I will face everything with you, even though I am not with you. Do you believe me?"
"Of course. β
"You have to trust Steve, too. β
"I trust him, after all, he took so much money from me. Pat, I really have to go to the hospital. β
"Okay...... By the way, Tina......"
"What's wrong, Pat?"
"I also believe in you, you are the smartest and bravest girl I have ever met, and nothing can stop you...... Say hello to Alex on my behalf. β
"Didn't you just call him last night?"
"Anyway, say hello to me. β
"Okay, I think he'll be happy to hear your greetings. Good bye. β
"Goodbye. β
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'Everton's morale should have hit rock bottom recently, having gone through the Champions League exit and the discord within the team...... However, in this game, NicolΓ‘s Flores's side showed tenacity and they fought until the end, beating Arsenal in the last minute thanks to a goal from Dembele so that they could continue to hold a one-point lead over the QPR and also hit Allegri's dream of winning the title...... With Arsenal facing QPR in three days' time, will Flores want the Italian to do him a favor......
The voice of the narrator came over the TV.
Lu Ling lay on the edge of the bed, suddenly came to his senses, and sat up straight.
"Woke you up?"
It was Lu Yungui's voice, Lu Ling shook his head, and said, "No, I had a weird dream, my God, I didn't even know I was asleep." β
"I guess I woke you up, I want to hear what the narrator has to say, and turn up the voice a little. β
Lu Ling laughed, "You don't understand ...... again"
"Mostly. β
Lu Ling looked at his father. His hair was gone, thin, haggard, but smiling. She suddenly felt that when he was young, he should have been very handsome.
Lu Yungui swallowed and continued, "The nurse told me just now that almost everyone is talking about you and Patrick. β
"What can I say? I'm 'honored' to contribute to people's after-dinner conversations. Lu Ling stretched.
"Little Spirit ......"
"I'm listening. Lu Ling raised her neck and divided her snacks, she really didn't expect Nick to win this game.
"I have a secret. β
Lu Ling looked at his father again, "What secret?"
"I've only played a few times in the national team, but I scored a goal and, to be honest, it's a ......"
"I've known for a long time, it's not a secret that the ball looks like it's blind, or in a friendly match. β
"I'm not done. I scored a goal and did a celebration that I agreed with your mother, much like a cradle. Earlier than Bebeto, I thought I wouldn't have had a chance to do it. That goal was for you and your mother, and you were still in Lily's belly for three months, and I don't know if you were a girl or a boy......"
Lu Ling cried halfway through it.
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'Kristen, I know it's not the right time and I'm sorry, but you should let your players know what they're talking about...... The matter is still fermenting, and The Sun has already published a heated article attacking the so-called professional coaching ethics and the damn Twitter account ......"
On the phone, Steve's voice sounded urgent.
Lu Ling listened quietly and said, "Steve, Arsenal is our opponent on Wednesday. I don't have time to think too much about what's going on on the outside and my players and I have to keep a cool head and beat them. So, I'm sorry for you to deal with these things. β
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This year's PFA Awards ceremony was held a little later than usual. Lu Ling was not in attendance, and she was doing her best to study the opponents Arsenal in tomorrow night's Premier League replay.
She glanced at her phone, where the news showed that four of her players had been named to the All-Star team, including Hans, Zixiang, Ian and Leon, with Ian being selected for the first time. For the second season in a row, Manchester City's talented Gabriel Jesus has been swept over the best player and young player of the year, with the Brazilian still tied with LeΓ£o for top scorer despite recovering from injury, while Gabriel Jesus is also the top assist in the Premier League.
But now, none of that matters.
Tomorrow, she will congratulate the players who won the award, but not now.
Arsenal have been out of the Champions League and they only have theoretical hopes of winning the title. Allegri has already said in his pre-match press conference that their goal for this match is to beat QPR and retain the last chance of competing for the title.
Whether it's true or not, Arsenal are definitely an opponent who can't be taken lightly. The team's defeat to Arsenal at the beginning of the season can be recalled by Lu Ling in almost every scene.
It was late at night.
The phone in the office rang suddenly. Lu Ling's back was shocked, but he didn't pick it up immediately. She steadied herself and reached over to see the caller ID - it was Nate. She breathed a long sigh of relief, and in the past two seconds, she was already sweating.
"I think you must be in the office at this time, I've just arrived in London, I don't think you have time to listen to my nonsense, but I have to tell you that I have a meeting with the board tomorrow after the Arsenal game. The American said, exhaling a long time, "I'll be on your side with all my might, you don't have to worry too much." The only thing I need to know is that the dressing room is stable? If the locker room is out of balance, I'm afraid I'll have to let Tim take over your job temporarily. β
"I have a pact with them, and for now, it should be stable. As for what happens next, I think it depends on the outcome of each game β at least for now, we have a common goal, we're in the same boat, and I made that clear to them the night I played Newcastle. Nate, thank you for your support and honesty, really, I know a lot of managers who have been sacked or even learned about it from the newspapers......"
"I think that's a bastard, I've been a bastard enough with pretty girls, I don't want to be a bastard boss anymore. And I also have selfish intentions, if one day you do want to leave, I want your successor to think that I am a good boss. That would make a lot of the collaboration much more enjoyable. Nathan Neal stepped off the plane and continued, "Since there are no problems in the locker room, let's not talk about that. I won't disturb your work, good luck. Oh yes, I'm sorry about your father. β
"Thank you. Let me know the outcome of your discussions tomorrow after the meeting. β
"No problem. Good night. β
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The Premier League's two make-up matches kick off at 8pm on Wednesday 7 May.
At the new Queen's Park, QPR will have to step past Arsenal. The other replay game kicks off at the same time as Everton hosts Middlesbrough.
Although Nicholas joked in a phone call to Lu Ling: "It seems that it should not be us who complains about the Premier League schedule anyway, but Arsenal." "But the truth is, all three teams are under a lot of pressure.
At the pre-match press conference, the QPR press officer had banned all private issues, but on Everton's side, the Spaniard was bombarded.
"You keep asking these questions and make me feel like you're insulting my profession," Nicholas said. β
A journalist shot back directly: "I think Kristen Lue is insulting the profession of professional football coaching. So far, no one has been willing to speak out, no insider has been willing to disclose details, and no famous coach or football legend has even been willing to talk about it...... Nick, I'm sorry if you think my question insults your job, but that's what our job is......"
"Don't you think that the fact that no one wants to talk about it says something? And I don't have a position on the evaluation, and it's not because she's my girlfriend. Yes, this is the first time I've called her that in public, and you can include it in your article. I can't change your opinion, and I'm not interested in changing. But that's my opinion, and you can't change it either. I'm also sorry I can't help you with your work. Next question. β
Nicholas's words successfully added bump to the conversation in the two rematch matches.
Arsenal manager Allegri had this to say when asked what he thought of the problems the QPR boss has faced recently: "I don't have time to pay attention to, and right now, I don't have time to talk about it. She's a great coach but my team wants to beat them at their home stadium and that's the only thing I want to say. β
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After shaking hands with Allegri, Lu Ling wiped the sweat from his palms with the corner of his clothes.
In the stadium, some fans played the slogan "Lu Out", which has not been passed for a long time...... But more fans are chanting her name, and they still call her queen.
She raised her hands above her head to applaud as usual, the blue and white in front of her was so beautiful, she was reluctant to leave.
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It was a tough game against Arsenal, tougher than expected.
Lu Ling has already experienced what bad luck is this season, but in the 5th minute of this game, Ian Parker, the captain of the field who had just been selected for the PFA Team of the Year, was knocked directly to the ground by the opponent's tall center Novak, dislocated his shoulder, and he was replaced by Claudio Llamas.
When Ian left the game, Lu Ling walked over, and before she could speak, the Scotsman held her right hand tightly and said, "Believe in yourself, believe in them, we have come so far!"
Yes, it's been a long time, and I've come so far......
Lu Ling didn't have time to say more, only smiled at the captain.
This season, QPR's fitness and injury profile have been one of the best in the Premier League, but there are times when luck is like that.
Ian's departure has deprived QPR's backcourt defensive system of a central figure.
To make matters worse, Claudio, who was substituted on the field, fouled Sanchez before he could get his footing. Arsenal's talented Italian midfielder, Bernardino, opened the scoring for the Gunners in the 10th minute.
QPR is down 0:1 at home.
Lu Ling looked at the scoreboard, this is a difficult time, very difficult. And this will continue, and not only in this game.
The heavy rain in White Hart Lane flashed through her mind......
Have faith. She thought.
Suddenly, the home fans all stood up and chanted:
We are the proud ranger boys, we are the Queen's Blue and White Army!
Accompanied by the battle song, QPR set off a furious attack at home.
Lu Ling's palms were sweating again, no, this is very unfavorable, this rhythm is not right.
Allegri is very good at counter-attacking, and the team's defensive manager Ian is gone.
In the 21st minute, Arsenal scored from a counter-attack by Novak.
It was just as bad as the game between the two teams at the start of the season.
Two balls, Lu Ling thought, two balls, no, we don't have to chase two balls, we have to score three, or even fucking four. There is still time. She is well aware that there is still time. 166 Reading Network