Chapter 26: First Team Confirmation
In the new season, the first thing to do in the promotion plan is to strengthen the midfield and backfielders.
The team is aiming for relegation, and only by gaining a foothold in the new season can it attract more players to join.
After all, no one wants to join a team that they want to drop out of the second division the following year.
At the time of the meeting, Leicester City's ambitious chairman Vichai believed that the team would reach the Premier League as champions, and the goal of the new season would be more than just relegation.
Qualification for the UEFA Cup was put on the table.
When the team's head coach Pearson heard the goal, he glanced at the assistant coach and the corners of his mouth twitched subtly.
Since the club has such high goals, Pearson is willing to try and work hard as a manager.
However, when he came up with a plan for recruitment, the club's hierarchy did not say a word.
How?
Do you want the horses to run, and you want the horses not to eat grass?
Pearson could see the stinginess on the silent faces of the top administrators.
"If you don't give money, how can you bring this team?"
Pearson, who had finished a high-level meeting, slammed the reinforcement plan in his hand on his desk.
Let him lead the team to relegation, even if he doesn't give a penny and doesn't buy a player, he has a way to complete it.
However, in order to get a better position, we don't want to bring in players who have performed well in the top league.
Europa League? Don't.
Assistant coach Craig picked up the file and looked at it, and his face changed slightly.
Only 15 million euros in transfer funds,
At most, two players can be signed, and they may still be fringe players.
Other positions that need to be filled can only be made up by rental.
Craig also sighed and said: "Nigel, there are above ideas, we have just been promoted to the Super League, and the outside world is not optimistic about our ability to attract money, broadcast revenue, advertising costs, these are not as good as those strong teams." ”
Pearson also knows that a team needs a lot of money to operate, and it is difficult for the club to increase capital investment and buy players just by relying on ticket and advertising revenue.
"But is it a joke to take such a small amount of money to qualify for the League Cup?"
At this moment, Pearson felt that this was the club's embarrassment.
"There is no money and no money, as long as we succeed in relegation, the boss will definitely not blame us."
Craek has been here for a long time and knows the minds of these higher-ups.
They know the team's difficulties, but they can't take pity on you.
Once you take pity on you and lower your goals, then what is the player's strength?
Pearson stood in front of the window, smoked a cigarette vigorously, and pressed the end of the cigarette into the ashtray.
"No matter what, let's bring in the players in our plan first, and talk about cooperation according to the needs. Then go to other teams, look at free agents, and finally, transfer a few more players from the echelon. ”
After saying this call, Pearson still felt uneasy, his chest as if he had been choked by a stone, and his mind was in turmoil, but he had to calm himself.
After a day of screening, Pearson focused on the forward line.
The so-called good steel is used on the blade.
Only Nugent and Taylor have played in the Premier League, but Taylor is 33 years old and has rarely played in the Championship this season, let alone the Premier League.
Jamie Vardy has been strong but he has never played in the top flight and will be able to adapt quickly is questionable.
Therefore, it is necessary to bring in a striker who is capable of scoring goals.
So as not to be like this season, after Jamie Vardy's injury, the team has been in a state of weakness for a long time.
Ulloa, who played in Almeria in La Liga, came into Plzeň's sights.
The player has scored 14 goals in 35 appearances for Brighton in the Championship this season.
Ulloa is a high school striker with excellent heading ability.
He is physically strong, he can not only stand in the penalty area, but also retreat to defend, pass and organize, and his foot skills are more comprehensive.
This season's Brighton, who suffered a heavy defeat to Derby County in the promotion play-offs, failed to make it to the top, and Ulloa has already made it to the point.
It's not hard to sign him.
Leicester City's midfield line-up has been relatively intact this season.
Among the regular main players, only Lloyd Dill has left the team when his contract expires, which has little impact, and there is no need to spend a lot of money on reinforcements.
At the back, the defense led by Morgan, although it ranks third in terms of goals conceded, it is difficult to guarantee foolproof in the face of the Premier League's attacking line.
Queen's Rangers defender Simpson is a pragmatic player who can play the middle and go through the Manchester United academy and is familiar with the rhythm of the Premier League.
For these two players, Korek is estimated to have to spend 12 million euros, leaving 3 million euros of funds, and it will be difficult to buy the right players.
The money can only be used to loan players and strengthen the depth of the bench.
After finalizing the recruitment, it is the team to slim down.
Fringe players who didn't play much last season have left on loan or on their own transfers.
Otherwise, it will be devolved into the echelon.
Finally, the youngsters of the U21 team and the youth army will be added to the first-team squad.
A young player like Riyad Mahrez has already confirmed a place in the first team.
Pearson's son James, after returning from training, also occupied a spot.
At this time, the first team has reached 30 players and is in a state of saturation.
"Nigel, Rowe did well in the last few games."
Craig reminded: "I've received offers from several teams to sign Ronaldo on loan. ”
Among the echelons, Rossi is the only player to have played in the Championship.
Craig didn't understand why he wasn't selected.
Pearson thought for a while and said: "I'm also hesitating, Luo's performance is really good, but his technical characteristics, I'm afraid it will be difficult to adapt to the rhythm of the Premier League." ”
Although Rossi has a good ability to kick the ball, he is not dominant in body and speed, and it is difficult for him to stand in the Premier League.
Center?
You can't hold the ball with your back.
Striker?
No speed, no breakthrough.
Although I can perform well in a few games in the Championship, it does not mean that I can do it in the Premier League.
A few games, nothing is said.
Besides, this time the club has assigned a very heavy task, and he can't be careless.
"So what do you mean...... On a rental, go outside and work out for two years? ”
Pearson is also in a difficult situation, he likes a high striker with a strong body and header ability, and Rossi's characteristics make it difficult to integrate into his own tactical system.
Delegating to other teams is a win-win situation for the team and Rossi.
But if you really want to lease him, I am a little reluctant.
After all, Rossi's magical performance was an indispensable factor in the team's success in winning the championship.
Staying in the team may come in handy when the team is facing a personnel crisis.
Doesn't the club still have a budget of several millions?
With this money, wouldn't it be much better to keep this group of young generals in the team than to send them back to these businessmen?
After the addition of Rossi's name, the final 31-man first-team roster was confirmed.