readytorunbook Chapter 290 Anderson
Chapter 290 Anderson
Two days later, the third round of the UEFA Europa League officially kicked off.
Burton vs. Young Boys of Nepal.
The good news is that this match is being played at home, so they don't have to travel, and their opponent isn't considered strong.
It belongs to the lower-ranking horses in the group.
The real formidable opponents will only be encountered in the knockout stage.
For them, this was a must-win game.
If they win, they can take a few days off during the offseason; if they lose...
It's hard to say whether Li Yanqing will allow the players to have a pleasant offseason.
Of course, they hadn't considered the possibility of losing.
Quinn stood in the center of the arena, looking around nervously.
Joe Hart, David Lewis, and others did not play in this game, so the captain's armband was worn by him.
He had barely made the decision when his first match as captain arrived.
It would be a lie to say I wasn't nervous at all.
Burton's fans, on the other hand, gave the new captain their full support.
Strange knew early on that Quinn would be wearing the captain's armband, so he specially organized some fans to sit on the sidelines with Quinn's posters.
"Get your gear out there, guys!"
"Wave!"
"Let it float!"
He deliberately chose this time, close to the start of the match, to give Quinn a surprise.
After all, the player had been training at the club since he was a teenager, so it's no exaggeration to say that they watched him grow up.
For a time, the fan zone was filled with posters of Quinn of all sizes fluttering in the wind.
"Hey! Boy!"
"Quickly pay tribute to the fans!"
They are sending you their blessings!
"The match hasn't even started yet..."
Ogrady looked at Quinn with envy.
This big guy is considered a veteran of Burton, but he has never enjoyed this kind of treatment.
However, he still reminded Quinn in time.
At times like these, we need to give the fans some kind of response.
Only then did Quinn belatedly begin to bow and thank the fans around him.
To be honest, he was completely stunned when he first saw these things...
After the brief incident, the competition began.
Burton played a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Ogradi as the starting striker, young players Kvaradona and Anderson on the wings, and Lars Bender partnering Blind in the defensive midfield position.
Poor Murphy wasn't selected for the starting lineup, not because of any problem with his form, but because he unfortunately caught a cold yesterday.
Li Yanqing had to find a replacement at the last minute.
Missed a great opportunity to boost data...
With this frontcourt setup, after Quinn orchestrates the attack, the offensive core is undoubtedly Anderson.
He still has the ability, but he hasn't had many opportunities to demonstrate it recently.
However, Li Yanqing looked worried.
When the lineup was decided yesterday, his condition was still at a "normal" level.
But after the opening ceremony today, it turned into "extremely bad"!
According to Li Yanqing's experience, this usually means that something happened to the player last night.
The players' performance deserved a "very poor" rating.
His signature move, the masterful cross from the byline, was a complete disaster in the first twenty minutes of the match.
Who would believe that a Premier League regular-level player could send the ball to the stands with a single cross?
Even the strongest winds shouldn't blow this wildly.
Besides, today is a calm and peaceful day, a good day for the competition.
This is not over yet.
In the 18th minute, Quinn had planned to let Kvaladona try to break through, but unfortunately he was tightly marked by the opposing defender.
Ogradi, on the other hand, was facing two tall guards, both over 1.9 meters tall, who were clearly guarding against this move.
With no other option, Quinn had to continue passing the ball to Anderson.
Hopefully, his condition will suddenly improve.
After receiving the ball, the latter decisively chose to break through.
Normally, opponents of this caliber wouldn't pose much of a problem for him; at least he could unleash his "Extraordinary Skills".
But today, he had barely received the ball and taken a few steps when it was intercepted by the opponent...
"Uh, their defense is a bit aggressive."
"It seems they don't want us to win easily."
Lehmann could also see that Anderson wasn't in good form, but he never criticized his players too harshly.
Moreover, the opponent's defense was indeed quite good.
"What a load of rubbish."
"It would be considered normal intensity in the Premier League."
"We may not make any outstanding contributions, but at least we can make some contributions."
"now what?"
"Twenty minutes, zero dribbles, zero successful passes!"
Clearly, this is not his usual level; even when Miller played as a winger, he never failed to pass the ball.
To be honest, compared to other players, Li Yanqing didn't really put much effort into Anderson.
He has good skills and a very stable mentality.
He practically single-handedly carried out the attack on the right flank, and his appearances were second only to Joe Hart on the team, making him a true workhorse.
He was 100% certain that there was something wrong with the players...
"What should I do?"
"We can't just replace him now."
"The competition has only just begun."
Lyman didn't actually think there was any major problem.
It's normal for form to fluctuate; a player might suddenly explode towards the second half.
Moreover, there's no need to be afraid even if the offensive performance is poor.
Their defense was as solid as a rock...
"Who says I can't change it now?"
"I'll do it now..."
Li Yanqing almost made the substitution gesture in anger, but fortunately Lyman reacted quickly and stopped him.
"Damn it, this guy is playing like he's drunk a pound of liquor."
"Not the kind produced in breweries, but the kind with an alcohol content of 50 degrees or higher!"
As is well known, clubs have very strict management of their players in order to ensure their competitive form.
There are many things that are prohibited.
Li Yanqing could detect even the slightest abnormality in their condition.
He was 100% certain that the kid had done something against the rules last night.
Perhaps something happened, or perhaps he was in a bad mood and drank some.
But Li Yanqing could not accept either of them.
If you have any questions, you can ask the coaches for help. Isn't that what they do with such a large group of people?
"Now......"
"Never mind, we'll substitute him at halftime."
"I hope he has something to say to me."
“Yes, I also believe he has something to say.” Lyman nodded, but his expression turned somewhat unpleasant.
"However, we need to keep an eye on the field."
"Kalisz's brilliant save!"