Becoming a football god from Arsenal

Chapter 88: February is a busy month! Top the English Championship scorer list! [2]

February 2th, 5th round of the Championship.

Sheffield United will visit Ipswich Town at home and the game will kick off at 4pm.

Januhans has a minor groin strain and will need to miss three league games, while Bolodanovic is also resting due to muscle fatigue.

Gary Speed ​​could only field Mark Artes and a new player, hoping they could hold these two positions for the team.

"Jimmy Bullard carried the ball forward! As a new player in the team, he did not perform at the level he should have when he was in Hull City, but he gradually came to the fore when he came to Ipswich!

"Can you pay attention to David's movement? No! He has a better option! Delaney! A quick shot!!

"GOAL! Ipswich is leading!! Delaney kicked the ball into the far corner of the goal before Steven came up!"

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"After losing center forward Borodanovic, Sheffield United lost an important pivot in the frontcourt."

“Evans struggled to hold the ball with his back to goal, Maher was good in confrontation but lacked the ability to turn, so they had to drop back to receive the ball, which reduced their threat.

"Gary Speed ​​seems a bit overwhelmed. I hope Januhans and Bolodanovic are not injured and are just rotated."

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"A quick pass and Ipswich try to play through a beautiful touch! Ipswich through the Sheffield midfield line, from Delaney!
"David!! Two to zero!!
"Ipswich took a 2-0 lead before halftime!"

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“Mael, holding the ball from the wing again, his success rate in breaking through was not high today, Ipswich’s full-backs are very strong.

"He was going to go to the baseline, but he went down! He didn't pass the ball, so he rushed inside! Can he get through? He got through, beautiful! He took two steps to the outside, the angle was still a little small, but he was still ready to shoot!

"22nd goal of the season! Ouch! The keeper touched the ball but couldn't stop it from going into the net, it was a powerful shot!

"One to two! He scored one! Another display of his ultimate personal ability!

"Scoring goals in multiple games in a row! This is Maher. Even when the team is in trouble, he can always find a way to cause damage to the opponent's goal!"

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“The game is over, Ipswich got a rare victory. They didn’t perform well against the mid- and lower-level teams, but they always performed well against the top four teams in the standings!

"The players are excited today, they deserve this victory, these 3 points!"

On the court, Gary Speed ​​shook hands with the opposing coach with a little disappointment, then stood on the sidelines, waiting for his players to leave the field.

After shaking hands with everyone, he encouraged the players with a few words and led them to the visiting fans' stand, where they stood in a row to thank the team.

"Clap, clap!" Warm applause rang out, along with their shouts. Sheffield United's travelling fans did not blame them, but still welcomed them with the confidence of returning victoriously.

"Come on! We still have to impact the Super League! Fight back in the next round!"

"Children, keep your heads up!"

"29 points in 61 rounds, you've done very well, just a few setbacks!"

"We are always here to protect you. Charge towards the final goal of the season!"

Maher stood in the middle of the team, looking at the fans absent-mindedly and clapping along with them. The feeling of losing an away game was not much different from losing at home.

Especially when they saw the visiting fans welcoming them in this manner after the game, they still felt a deep sense of guilt.

He remembered these feelings, hoping that they would inspire him to fight more and gradually develop more outstanding and comprehensive abilities!

One day, he will appear on the court in an unstoppable state.

On February 2, Maher followed Harry in the gym to complete his last recovery training of the week.

Tomorrow is the 30th round of the Championship. If you want to maintain your good form, you can’t be lazy in this aspect of training.

Sheffield United's schedule this month is quite busy. In addition to the two games that have already ended, they still have a total of five rounds of the Championship League to play.

Fortunately, there is only this one front. If we were still "lucky" enough to play in the FA Cup, we would have one more round of cup matches.

I guess it's not just Januhans who is injured due to fatigue, and it's not just Bolodanovic who will have hidden dangers.

"Private Doctors?"

After practice, Maher sat on the sofa to rehydrate and talked to Harry about this topic: "Looking for someone like you, full-time?"

"no."

Harry was practicing the equipment next to him and introduced, "There is no need to find a full-time private doctor. We just need to confirm a long-term cooperative relationship.

“Generally speaking, he will check your body regularly to keep track of your physical condition and prevent injuries.

"Once you get injured, they will make a more reasonable rehabilitation plan than the club doctor.

"The reports they make about your body will also serve as a reference for Safina and me, helping us do our work better."

Maher nodded slightly, but he still didn't fully understand: "Then it seems that this is no different from going directly to a private hospital?"

There are many private hospitals in Europe. If you simply ask around and find some doctors who specialize in sports rehabilitation, you can easily find some doctors with strong professional abilities.

"Do not."

Harry obviously understands this market better. He explained to Maher: "If your goal is to be the best, then you must find the best private doctor.

“Not first-rate, but the best! They not only have superb professional standards, but also decades of accumulated experience and some unique perspectives.

“These are what you really need.

"And such doctors must be very popular. Without a lucrative long-term contract, who knows when you can make an appointment with them, and whether they are willing to make time for you?"

Maher nodded again, indicating that he understood. It seemed that this matter had to be put on the agenda.

He planned to tell Mendes that with the other party's network of contacts, it should not be difficult to find an excellent private doctor for him.

He just had to prepare his wallet and be ready to hire the doctor at a high price.

There is no way, he has to take care of his reputation, his body is too important to him.

You must be willing to invest in this area in order to maintain a long-term career and make more money!
By the way, it's time for Mendes to find some self-media operators for himself.

As his popularity has grown, his Facebook fans have now exceeded 400,000.

He also recently registered an account on the new social software Instagram, and plans to develop his new account along with the development of this new company.

He still remembers that one advertisement cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

If you prepare in this regard early, you are more likely to be one of the first players to make money when the advertising endorsement market becomes crazy! "Where are the rehabilitation equipment?"

Maher mentioned this to Harry. The personnel team has begun to take shape, and he also needs to consider the hardware equipment carefully.

In the future, there will be more and more people around him serving him, and at this time, he must have his own venue and equipment.

It is certainly not appropriate to take your own physiotherapist to the club gym, physiotherapy room, or rehabilitation room every day.

What does the club doctor think?
What do other players think?
Following the club's plan would certainly not meet his expectations for the speed of improvement.

Many football stars who have high demands on themselves will have a complete set of similar equipment in their mansions, which are exclusive to them and may even be more comprehensive and advanced than those in the club.

He didn't feel he was in a hurry, as he would be returning to London in three or four months, and by then he would definitely have his own villa.

Naturally, the sooner you prepare these devices, the sooner you can enjoy their functions and effects.

“The most important thing is the cryotherapy chamber.”

Harry has been in the club for many years and must have some understanding of this aspect. He said patiently: "If you are determined to install a set of this kind of equipment in your future home, this must be the first thing you consider.

"The second is oxygen chambers, saunas, swimming pools, and gyms. Not to mention the basic equipment, you may also have to buy some special equipment based on your personal needs."

Maher felt that it was very expensive, so he asked, "How much does this set cost?"

"The cheapest ones cost hundreds of thousands of pounds, and the most expensive ones may cost millions of pounds."

Harry shrugged and pouted, "There are too few companies on the market that have these technologies, and this is how the monopoly prices are set."

Maher looked up at the sky outside the gym. Okay. I don't want to do the whole thing at once. I'll take it slowly when the time comes.

Now, let’s play well in the league and strive to get more bonuses!

On February 2, in the 12th round of the Championship, Sheffield United faced Millwall at Bramall Lane.

The 30th round is definitely an important node. Whether it is the Premier League with a total schedule of 38 rounds or the Championship with 46 rounds, the results at this time are extremely important.

After this round, all teams will have a general understanding of where they are in this season and what specific goals they should strive for in the end.

Sheffield United’s overall goal is clear, which is to compete for the promotion spot this season!

However, whether to aim for the top two promotion zones or the third to sixth place play-off spots are two completely different strategies.

As for the former, they will definitely use all their strength at this time, and even overdraw their combat effectiveness!
Giving up the rotation of core players and risking injuries to the main players, they bet everything on the goal of completing the promotion mission within 46 league rounds!

If they fail, the team may be in a state of disarray and may end up in the same situation as when Kevin led the team last season, with a total collapse and it will be difficult for them to maintain any competitiveness in the play-offs.

As for the latter, it is to retreat in order to advance, ensuring the physical condition of the core players while steadily advancing the league.

Of course, this does not mean that we must take a few steps back and start preparing for the play-offs directly from the promotion zone. No fool would coach a team like this.

It just means that they will not exhaust the team's fighting power and will take their time in preparing for the play-offs.

Once the opportunity is ripe, we will still start the strongest sprint to maintain or fight for the second place!
“The game begins! Millwall sent a ball from the center circle. As a mid-to-upper-level team ranked seventh, they definitely have aspirations for a place in the play-offs!

“It goes without saying that both teams are eager to fight. In the last game, Sheffield United was blocked by Ipswich away from home, and they urgently need to win a reassuring victory at home at this critical moment!”

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"Steve Morrison! Got a yellow card for chasing back after losing the ball from a front position! He knocked Mahel down from behind during physical contact, ruining the counterattack opportunity!

"Considering his position as a striker, this yellow card is well deserved!
"There are many Sheffield United players in the penalty area. If Maher succeeds in making a cross, the consequences will be disastrous!"

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“Maher got the ball, he used his body to hold Dunn back, pulled the ball and tried to force a turn, it was a fake move!

"He rushed in the opposite direction! His movements were not very smooth, but very fast, and Dunn couldn't keep up with him!

"A straight pass was made towards the middle! The ball was very fast and Robinson failed to tackle it, so it slipped past! Oh! Evans followed up with a diagonal pass. This was a very typical straight pass and diagonal combination!

“Wow! God, how did he see this route? I’m sure Maher now has the ability to threaten the ground ball!

"Evans broke into the penalty area, faced the goalkeeper, and volleyed the ball! It hit the goalkeeper, bounced back, and he wanted to shoot again!

"I was blocked by the defender. I had no choice but to kick the ball back to the penalty area. The speed of the ball was very slow. It was a pass! Maher caught up!

"The devil is coming! A world wave! It depends on him! This is not a shot, this is a cannonball! A solid cannonball!! No goalkeeper dares to catch such a ball!"

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"Come on?! He's very violent today and actually wants to shoot from this position, which is at least 40 yards away from the goal!
“Uhoh!! WonderfulGoal!!! 2-0!!
“Is he really not Gerrard? Is he really not Adriano?! Take off your mask and let us see your true face!

"Look at the replay. The ball went straight up and down in a straight line! This shows an incredible force! I can confirm that it did not deviate at all! It was moving along the predetermined track!

"Goalkeeper Fold spread his hands. You can't blame him or his teammates for this goal. When someone shoots a shot like this, you can only sigh."

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"At halftime, in the other game, Graham was replaced by Watford at halftime and no longer had the possibility of scoring a goal!

"Mael! This monster from Colney! The prodigy of Aix! At the age of 17 years and 197 days, he scored 24 Championship goals and topped the Championship scorer list. This is a new record!
"Who could have imagined that a player who was two and a half years away from turning 20.

"To be the top scorer and assists player in the second tier league in his first season? He is now the undisputed uncrowned king of the English Championship!

"No.1 on both lists! Unique!"

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Before the start of the second half of the game, Maher was very excited when he received the news, feeling that a knot in his heart had finally been resolved.

When he came out, he walked behind Gary Speed, patted him on the back and reminded him: "Don't forget that you owe me 500 pounds. When will you pay it?"

"tomorrow."

Gary Speed ​​smiled without any feeling of pity and joked: "If other club coaches knew that they could buy a top scorer for their club for 500 pounds, their coaches would definitely go crazy."

"of course."

Maher gladly accepted his compliment, raised an eyebrow and patted him on the back: "This has to be the best deal you've ever made in your life."

“Can I make another one?”

Gary Speed ​​looked greedy and raised his eyebrows and said, "Let's bet whether you can score a hat trick in this game. 500 pounds."

“A bit stingy.” Maher complained, reaching out to high-five him. “But I took it.”

(End of this chapter)