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Stoke City’s early league schedule was pretty straightforward.
[Stoke City, after A match day is the turning point? ]
ㄴ [After the match against Brighton, play against strong teams such as Dortmund and Chelsea. ]
However, as the Champions League group matches began, it became difficult to say that it was easy. It was natural to say that they had to travel all over Europe to play against strong teams from each country.
[Jamie Lee leaving for another A-match after the Brighton & Hove Albion FC match. ]
[Participated in the Champions League match against Dortmund immediately after the call for A match. ]
[The need for the UEFA Nations League is on the chopping block again. ‘Concerned about overusing players.’ ]
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Not as a team, but from an individual point of view, so it was the same from Jamie’s point of view. It was because I had to play the England national team game.
“Jamie.”
It was for this reason that Coach Nick called Jamie ahead of the match against Brighton.
“The staff’s judgment is that it’s okay to play full-time until the match against Brighton. However, since the opinions of the parties may differ… How is it, can you do it?”
After the match against Brighton, he has to go to Portugal to play, then rejoin the team and go to Germany to play against Dortmund.
Even after the match against Dortmund, an away match against Chelsea, the stronghold of the Premier League.
Whether in the club team or the national team, as the ace of the team, it was Jamie who was intensively checked.
In such a situation, it would be difficult if he was injured even after using it excessively. As a coach, I couldn’t help but worry.
“Even if you don’t have any physical problems, tell me right away if you feel burdened psychologically or if you feel tired. Against Brighton, there is no need to force yourself to play.”
“it’s okay.”
Jamie answered without hesitation.
In my past life, when I think of my participation in the World Cup qualifiers, the World Cup, the Asian Cup, the Olympics, and even the Asian Games, from the point when my stamina was not completed, this level was nothing.
“really?”
“Yes.”
“Yeah, I get it. Instead, if you feel something wrong with your body, don’t hesitate to tell me. Even the smallest problems. got it?”
“Yes.”
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Nick patted Jamie on the shoulder and went back to his seat.
“what. You never asked me about that.”
Brian, who was watching the two from a distance, grumbled.
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Normally, it was just a phrase that could be passed off as ‘Brian was Brian’.
“ha ha ha. You didn’t even ask me.”
“Mutombo too.”
“Well? You didn’t even ask me, but isn’t it worth it? hahahaha. Lee is, by the way, the level. Even three years ago, no one would have expected it to grow to this extent. Of course I expected it.”
“Okay, so be brief, Mark.”
However, as the number of national team players such as Sancho, Mutombo, and Mark increased, the number of people who helped each other also increased.
“Come to think of it, who are the kids called up to the national team this time?”
“Damien, Jay, Brian, Mark, Keating, Sancho, Mutombo, KK. this much?”
“Oh right. Wasn’t Damien summoned this time too?”
Among them, there were quite a few newly recruited players this time around, but Damian was particularly notable. This is because the national team coach himself said, “I have high expectations.”
“He is a director with an elegant insight. Electing me is a predestined procedure.”
“Now, everyone, let’s focus on training.”
The chatter ended with Damien’s last words, and the players soon returned to their seats.
‘Well.’
Even if there is an A match, he can play full-time. Thinking so, Jamie glanced at Damien.
‘Is there any need to overdo it?’
Eight out of 10 key field players are national team players.
The situation has changed a lot from when I was in League One, when I grabbed the team by the collar and dragged it alone.
‘The opponent isn’t Chelsea or Man City, wouldn’t it be okay if it was against Brighton…’
Jamie continued to think, then shook his head.
‘not. If there are no immediate problems, let’s just run.’
The start was good. I thought that I shouldn’t be ambiguous about the season that can achieve the best results in the club’s history.
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Let’s do our best every moment. Then he recalled the promise he had made after returning to the past.
**
And at the end of the first half against Brighton.
‘…I wonder if I didn’t have to?’
Jamie couldn’t help but think that way.
[eee-YeeeA! ]
[ Damien Manible scores his team’s third goal! ]
[ Stoke City, great! Three goals in the first half alone virtually sealed the victory! ]
Although Jamie recorded two assists, it was because he looked like he would have dominated Brighton without him.
“Good job, Jay. In the second half, Bout Panaken comes in instead.”
In fact, victory is almost certain. Coach Milo substituted Jamie and put in rookie Bout Panaken.
Afterwards, Stoke City continued to lead the game even though they did not score an additional goal and secured the victory safely.
[Victory against Brighton. Stoke City goes beyond ‘undefeated’ and continues to ‘win’. ]
[‘The best season ever’, sure, Stoke City fans are showing anticipation. ]
[sonte** – This season’s minimum treble. admit? ]
[artmi** – I don’t know about the treble, but first of all, winning the league is almost certain. ]
[ cheal** – Wow… Stoke fans, it’s no joke. Not even halfway through the league yet. The victory is confirmed. ]
[ vanth** – Yes, the whole league. The victory is confirmed~]
[ north** – I guess we’ll only know after this A match? After the A-match and the Champions League, the players won’t get tired. ]
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that it was a perfect season except for Damien and Robin’s momentary faltering. It was only natural that Stoke City fans would have high expectations.
“Isn’t it a burden?”
“Well?”
The next day, Jamie and Hannah visited ‘The Rifleman’ restaurant after recovery training. Before leaving for Lisbon, Portugal, it was to eat out alone for the first time in a long time – Kai was briefly taken by his father.
The reason why I decided to eat out after a long time was purely because I was worried about Hannah. It was because when Hannah was selected for the national team, the time she spent alone—even though she was Kai—increased. Still, this time I was relieved to hear that he was spending time with his fellow wives.
“Now you are the ace of the national team. I didn’t recognize it because it was an adult, but when I thought about it, honey was still young.”
“ha ha ha. losing.”
Jamie couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
“So it’s burdensome, isn’t it?”
“Why is it a burden? It’s a matter of course.”
“matter of course?”
“Since I’m the best at soccer, it’s natural for me to be treated as an ace.”
“…Yes, that’s good.”
Hannah burst out laughing along with Jamie.
“Then can I tell you this?”
“Well?”
Hannah took out her phone and turned it so that Jamie could see the screen.
[Portugal coach Rafael Geheiro said, “The key to the game against England is to neutralize Jamie Lee.” ]
B [ “In terms of objective strength, Portugal has the upper hand. Jamie Lee is the variable.” ]
“A hot article that came up an hour ago. It’s an interview with a Portuguese director, but the text is more spectacle. I ended up just praising honey.”
“When did you see this? Weren’t you busy putting on makeup earlier?”
Jamie was even more surprised that Hannah, who seemed busy, had confirmed this rather than the content of the article.
“Eh? Did you know?”
“Well?”
The two then looked at each other with a surprised expression, then burst out laughing at the same time.
“It’s true, honey is quite the official. I check my articles like a ghost.”
“Ha ha ha ha ha.”
“So, honey. Are you confident? The Portuguese coach says Honey is a great player, but he is confident in stopping her.”
“hahahaha, well.”
Of course, Jamie was confident.
However, I was curious.
What made Portugal think the manager could stop them?
“Well, apart from confidence, be careful of injuries. got it? After all, you’re an ace, so you won’t get a lot of checks.”
“Okay.”
“Promise not to get hurt.”
“How can you promise that?”
“Ah, promise me soon! hurry!”
“ha ha ha.”
**
[“The secret to neutralizing Jamie Lee? It has already been completed. Check it out at the stadium.” Confident director Rafael Gereiro. ]
And time flies, the Estádio da Luz stadium where the Portugal game is going on.
‘Is that the secret to beating the ball?’
Jamie was dumbfounded and laughed out loud.
Early in the match, the Portuguese defenders seemed to be pushing Jamie out the center rather than the centre.
This could be a pretty good strategy. Unlike Stoke City, the England squad lacks the devastating side resources of Keating or ‘in good shape’ Weng.
However, no matter how many Mark players or how many opposing defenders there were, it was Jamie who could break through and create chances.
Even if he wanted to be driven to the side, he quickly returned to the center with an instant change of direction and acceleration.
The problem was after that.
As if there was an instruction to never let Jamie break through the center, the Portuguese players cut off Jamie with a wild foul when he changed direction. Grabbing the uniform was basic, but if Jamie wanted to get out, he would walk from behind or even grab his waist.
Beep Big. Each time the referee ran up and declared a foul, but did not receive a card.
‘Won’t you give me this?’
In the 20th minute of the first half, he openly embraced Jamie from behind, but the card did not come out.
Woo-woo. The away fans booed Portugal’s continued rough play and the referee’s biased management of the game.
Finally, in the 34th minute of the first half. One of Portugal’s central midfielders was shown a yellow card.
‘Well.’
The booing may not have had a decisive effect, but Jamie looked at the away cheering seat with gratitude.
‘I came with a firm mind.’
Since its inception, the UEFA Nations League has been criticized a lot for overuse of players. However, apart from that, it was also a tournament that the national team could never ignore as it served as the final qualifying round for major competitions including the Euro.
Same with Portugal today.
A total of 20 teams, up to second place in the Nations League group, will qualify for Euro 2042. There will be four more teams split into the playoffs, but not many teams will be aiming to be included here from the start.
Portugal are currently fighting for the bottom place in the league with Greece, with one draw and one loss. In order to be stable in second place, I had to win one win today.
‘yes. This can be happen.’
Jamie understood their position to some degree.
‘It’s desperate. However, there is a player on the opposing team that cannot be stopped in a normal way. have to stop somehow Let’s do a rough foul.’
To be exact, it was a familiar situation for him, who played the ace role in any team from his early and mid-20s.
“Hey.”
Of course, I didn’t have the heart to stay still just because I was used to it.
He called for a short pass from Mark Rice, who was preparing for a free kick, and soon after receiving his pass, he sped up and started running.
