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45. Long-lost brother

A month ago, Wen Sheng was the most controversial subject of the Crystal Palace. He was too young and inexperienced. But as time goes by, if there are still reporters saying that Wen Sheng is not qualified to be the head coach of Crystal Palace, that is definitely the case.

He will be criticized and spit on by Crystal Palace fans.

Talented people have emerged from generation to generation, and each has led the way for hundreds of years.

Wen Sheng is no longer the target of abuse, but new targets of abuse will still emerge. Vardy, who has failed to score a goal recently, has been criticized verbally and in writing by the media. It is not only reporters who criticize him, but also fans.

"I want to beg the Wonder Boy, please don't let Vardy start again!" This is what a local Crystal Palace fan said during a street interview by a meddling media.

"I guess Vardy must be the long-lost brother of the Wonder Boy. Otherwise, how could such a striker gain a foothold in our team?!"

"I really don't understand what's good about Vardy?! He squanders opportunities in every game! But Wen will still choose him. I totally agree with the statement "Vardy is Wen's long-lost brother!" Well, it

Sounds very reasonable!"

All kinds of weird comments are very interesting, but no matter how interesting they are, they are also derogatory to Vardy.

So I don’t know since when, reporters are keen to ask Wen Sheng about Vardy’s starting lineup at press conferences. They always ask whether Vardy will start in the next game?

"I'm sure he will start! Because he is very good and has made great contributions to the team. I like him very much!" Wen Sheng replied helplessly with a confirmed tone.

"Now everyone says he is a forward who can't score goals! Daniel, what do you think of this statement?!" A reporter raised his hand and asked.

"This statement is really ridiculous! Jamie is just experiencing a temporary goal drought, but it will pass soon!"

"Then when will he score?!"

"I'm not a wizard, I can't predict, I just feel like he's about to score!"

"Daniel, there is another saying that amateur level players like Vardy should not appear in Crystal Palace. I heard that you specially introduced him, right?!"

"It's me! It's me! But Jamie doesn't deserve to be in Crystal Palace?! Haha, I really want to laugh! As the head coach of the team, don't I know Jamie less than some people?! I know him better.

Strength?!"

"Wen, as far as I know, the team still has other forwards. You have other options. What prompted you to choose a forward who doesn't score goals?!"

"I have already said that he is not a striker who does not score goals. Didn't you see the goals he scored for the team in the first half of the season? Now he is just temporarily experiencing a small scoring drought. I don't think so.

I will hide something, but I said this is normal, every forward may encounter such a situation! As for choosing him, I'm sorry, I am the head coach, I have my tactical reasons!"

"Can you tell us something?!" Seeing Wen Sheng shut up after saying that, a reporter immediately called in and continued to ask.

"No comment!"



"I've had enough of these idiots! Fuck the Uncrowned King!" It is mandatory to attend the regular press conference before and after the game to be interviewed by reporters. It is a rule of the Football Association. You don't have to go, but

You have to accept the fine.

But facing "torture" from reporters for a long time, Wen Sheng was obviously on the verge of going berserk.

"Control your emotions!" Deli really wanted to laugh. In fact, in his opinion, Wen Sheng has always been a gentle guy. He would often joke and show his naughty side as a young man. But now Wen Sheng is furious, which is really different from usual.

It's too different here.

"Sean, the press conference is simply a torment for me! Damn the Uncrowned King! What are they doing?! They are interrogating me!" Wen Sheng was still angry and indignant.

Deli could only smile and shake his head. After Wen Sheng took office, he was a standard attendee in almost every press conference and went with him. Wen Sheng didn't want the players to have too much contact with the outside media.

But Deli had no choice but to let go when Wen Sheng was tortured by reporters. He couldn't help at all.

What can you do if you are angry? You have to swallow it yourself.

Appearing in front of the team, Wen Sheng had already put the unpleasantness of the press conference behind him.

January 23rd is coming soon.

The FA Cup is a traditional event in English football. It has a history of more than 100 years. It can be regarded as the longevity of the World Football Cup. It has always been very popular among local fans in England. This event is organized by the English Football Association.

There is also a League Cup in England, which is organized by the professional league, and Crystal Palace also participates.

The winner of the FA Cup can directly enter the UEFA Europa League group stage next season, while the winner of the League Cup can only advance to the second round of the UEFA Europa League play-offs. In terms of influence, the League Cup is also much weaker than the FA Cup.

Because it was held on the weekend, there were a lot of spectators at Molineux Stadium, home of Wolves, and it was basically full. The visiting team's fan area, Crystal Palace fans, was also basically full. It was a little further away, but the fans'

The enthusiasm is unabated.

None of the fans dream of the final championship, but everyone hopes that the team will be upset. The FA Cup is a traditional upset venue in English football.

Mick McCarthy just shook hands with young Wen Sheng at the entrance of the passage, said a few polite words, and then returned to his seat.

McCarthy is having a hard time. He is now fifty years old and has been a coach for some years. He once served as the head coach of Millwall and Sunderland, and also served as the head coach of the Irish national team. He has been with Wolves for three years.

In 2016, he single-handedly led Wolves to the Premier League.

But the Premier League is not easy to mess around with. If it weren't for the fact that Wolves didn't invest much, and he was famous among Wolves fans, he would have been dismissed long ago.

Just as Lawrence predicted, McCarthy's attitude towards this game is different. It cannot be said that he is giving up on the game. It can only be said that he has made many adjustments to the lineup and is obviously thinking of recharging his energy to deal with the difficulties of the weekend.

Brother Wigan.

The Crystal Palace starting lineup follows the one used in the last two games, with goalkeeper Speroni, defense line of Klein, Lawrence, McCarthy, Hills, midfielder Dery, Kante, and Ndiaye, and forward line left

Vardy on the side, Scannell on the right, and Alan Lee in the center.

McCarthy used a 442 tactic, with two forwards in the middle, one tall and one fast, Doyle and Austrian forward Meyerhofer. Meyerhofer was over two meters tall and very strong.

Height does not necessarily determine which player is useful in the penalty area. During fierce confrontations on the field, a little interference will have a great impact on the receiver.

Moreover, his height will also limit his flexibility, and his running ability will not be particularly good.

In the history of world football, there are many capable people who can call the shots, but heroes are definitely not judged by their height. Otherwise, Messi would not be popular.

Of course, with such a big size, it will be a test for Crystal Palace's defense.

For this high center forward, the temporary tactical arrangement was to have Lawrence keep an eye on him, with the midfielder responsible for two points, and the other forwards, Doyle and Wen Sheng, sent Kanter to follow him and strangle him.

The game started soon.

As usual, Crystal Palace controlled the defense within a 40-meter area and defended with peace of mind. The Wolves tried several crosses from the wing, but the effect was not ideal. Klein increased the ball, and Hills also increased the ball. The defense was particularly special.

He worked hard and interfered with the quality of Wolves' crosses.

Wen Sheng is still directing the team's defense like a conductor from the sidelines.

Before the game, McCarthy knew that Wen Sheng's style was like this, which was to set up a big team, so he felt at ease to find a big center to stand in the penalty area for you. The tactical designer is beautiful, but the reality is not necessarily so beautiful. Contrast

Mentally, Crystal Palace players have adapted to this situation of being passively beaten. Everyone is very accepting of the situation and is willing to calm down and defend. Even Vardy and Scannell are constantly dropping back to help build the defensive system.

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