Chapter Sixty-Six: The Knock from Michu

The day after the game, the sports headlines of Newcastle City's major newspapers carried the news that Newcastle United had been held to a draw at home by promoted Malitz United in their opening game.

At the same time, the caliber of these newspapers is unexpectedly consistent, all of them are verbal and written criticisms of the head coach Hughes and Newcastle starters, what lack of response to the game, what on-the-spot command mistakes, what starters do not do their best, and even broke the news that Joey Barton and the whole team are not in harmony, Michu really didn't expect these British newspapers to have such a lower limit for sales!

And with the same score, Leeds United enjoyed a completely different treatment.

The local media coverage in Leeds showed a completely different atmosphere, and in addition to the praise, it was eager to take Michu and the Leeds United players to the sky.

For such a huge difference in the treatment of ice and fire between the two teams, Michu did not show any special excitement, you must know that Newcastle's current encounter has been deeply experienced as early as the League One period, so Michu does not show that he cares very much.

However, in this game, Michu was still very touched in terms of tactics, in fact, after the opening, Michu and Poyet found that the team's pre-game deployment had already been understood by the other party, which also led to Leeds United's complete passivity on the field, which also directly led to the team's comprehensive loss of momentum in the midfield, and the team's only goal conceded was also related to this aspect.

However, the switch between Delph and Kilkenny had an unexpected result, avoiding the strangulation of Delf in the middle of Newcastle United, while also solving Leeds United's metronome and playmaking problems.

Although it was the first time he had played in a deep midfield position in an official game, and considering that Delph was forced to do so, his excellent performance gave Leeds a huge boost of confidence.

And as long as his team can smoothly deliver the ball to the feet of the attacking line in the front court, Michu will not worry that the team will not have a chance.

At the same time, Michu found that his remarks at the post-match press conference were quoted by a number of media, although he thought that his posture had been lowered enough, but the ups and downs of the game and the final score still made other teams begin to reassess the strength of Leeds United.

Poyet was quicker to realise this than Michu, "Boss, away from home it seems that we have won the draw at the moment, but in the long run, we may need to be more careful in the next games"

Seeing the puzzled expression on Michu's face, Poyet analyzed seriously with a serious face, "Before the opening game, we were promoted to the Championship League, and we were the points giveaway boys that all the teams were going to use as ATMs. But after the St James' Park game, I'm afraid the other teams will have to fight for 12 points, after all, Newcastle United are the recognised favourites to win the title! ”

Mi Chu suddenly clapped his hands and said, "Isn't the team that hasn't played against us now ready to wrestle with us!" In this way, against Newcastle United, not only can we not lose or win, but the current situation seems that this draw is also a mistake!! Poyet spread out his hands with a wry smile and nodded.

With this realization, Michu is even more afraid to make a big difference, after all, in the next two weeks, Leeds United will not only have to face League Two opponents Marcosfield Town in the League Cup, but also face league opponents such as Queens Park Rangers in the Championship.

However, unlike Michu's nervousness and caution, the Leeds United players expressed confusion.

Mi Chu couldn't help but sigh that young people are young people in the end, after all, they are too young, and their ideas are too simple.

In the eyes of these guys, the opening draw against strong rivals Newcastle United was a very morale-boosting thing, and the players' ideas were obviously not as thoughtful as the coaching staff thought, so Michu also had to hold an intra-team meeting to "educate" the "kids".

"I know what you've been thinking lately, I think I'm a bit big right now, right?

How can a small Marcosfield Town team be taken into account by you?!

Yes, I'll admit that Newcastle are a tough opponent and you did a great job in the last game!

But, I would like to ask you, did we get this point because of Newcastle's handicap? Do we not have to play in the next league after playing Marcosfield Town?

No, no, the opponent will not give up the three points in the shot, and the next intensive schedule will require us to work hard one game after another.

Every team wants to compete in the top league, and since there is always someone to win, there is always someone to lose, why can't the one who wins be someone else, and the one who loses can't be us? Seeing that everyone was silent, Michu continued to say loudly,

"We're not playing against a bunch of kids who just want to play, we're dealing with a bunch of wolves who will lose everything if they're not careful, you don't want to stay in the Championship next season, do you? I don't want to, you don't want to go back to League One next season, I don't want to.

So, since there will always be someone who wants to win, and there will always be a winner, I hope that it is us who wins, and we are the ones who win.

Winning a championship comes at a huge cost, it can be injuries, it can be blood and sweat, but the rewards for winning a championship are always the best!

So we want you to show your performance and prove that you deserve the title, not just be a challenger and get complacent thinking you've got a tie!

We are the strongest, and you have to prove it by your performance! There will come a time when someone will be complacent about trying to level us, but as long as that day comes, we will continue to work hard!

Hope we work together! ”

Mi Chu's words calmed down many players, after all, everyone is a professional player, and there is no need to say too much gossip.

The temptation to become a champion and play in the top league is not only tempting for a group of young people, but for players such as Giroud and Koscielny who have been in the lower leagues for many years, how many of them don't want to prove their ability?!

So after Michu's lecture, the complacent mood after the away draw with Newcastle can no longer be seen! Some are just running figures on the training ground!

And it's a test for the players, but for Michu, why not?!