"In the past two matches, Tang played the full 90 minutes on the field."
"Our newspaper reiterates once again, based on the variables, it’s clear to conclude — Tang is strong, but ultimately he is just a foil to this Manchester City, he cannot decide the outcome of the match, the soul of Blue Moon will always be the Argentine superstar Agüero!"
After returning to Manchester from Wales.
Pellegrini gave all the players a harsh scolding on the training ground!
Aside from Tang Long, every starting player was criticized.
According to Pellegrini, it’s because they didn’t execute the tactics he practiced in training well.
"If the performance continues , I will have to make adjustments to the current starting lineup, do you understand what I mean?"
"The Chief Executive of Beliskistan has told me more than once that although Manchester City is wealthy, they will never support a lazy person!"
Pellegrini sounded the alarm for the players.
Although after drawing a match, Manchester City still tops the standings, the gap with the chasing Manchester United has narrowed to two points.
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Silent Chelsea from the beginning of the season is quietly catching up.
Pellegrini felt that although the team was progressing internally, it was not enough!
So let’s keep the momentum going!
Even though there’s another game on Thursday night, a Champions League group stage match against Seville, Manchester City’s players dare not rest at all.
The gym was packed by 8 o’clock the next morning, a scene never seen before.
The spin bikes in the gym were being pedaled noisily, with even a queue for the bench press!
So much so, the two extra fitness coaches were as exhausted and sweaty as the players.
As the first team began formal regular training, most people had already changed at least two T-shirts!
After training, everyone opted for extra practice and ate lunch in the cafeteria, causing a bustling scene there too.
Now not only are the fitness coaches overwhelmed, even the cafeteria aunties are getting overtime pay!
Pellegrini sat in the head coach’s office, listening to assistant coach Rein reporting on the players’ extra practice.
Seeing this lively scene, he nodded frequently in approval.
Good, these are my players, ambitious young lads!
With this spirit, forget a draw, even a defeat, we can quickly stand back up, the Premier League championship will ultimately be ours.
"Everyone is doing extra practice, excellent, survival of the fittest, this is the effect I want!"
While Pellegrini was in high spirits, Toure came in with Nasri.
These two are members of the French Language Gang, and as soon as Pellegrini saw them, he knew they had come with an agenda, clearly having arranged it beforehand.
"Boss, I need to report something," Toure said with a serious face, "Everyone is doing extra practice, but Tang isn’t!"
"Yes, Mr. Pellegrini, he leaves right on time, we don’t know where he goes."
Pellegrini was stunned, turning to look at assistant coach Rein.
Rein hesitated for a moment, then nodded, confirming what the two French Language Gang players said.
Seeing Rein nod, Nasri was overjoyed and hastily added:
"That’s right, Tang has been punctual, leaving right on time these days, and it seems he hasn’t had lunch in the cafeteria at all. Sometimes when everyone’s discussing extra practice in the locker room after a shower, he’s there playing with his phone, seemingly watching some video?"
Playing with his phone?
Pellegrini’s face immediately darkened.
He was well aware of Tang Long’s skills.
Even though the last match ended 0-0, Tang Long repeatedly created opportunities for the forwards in midfield, and frequently advanced the ball through skillful passing and control in the backfield. If Tang Long weren’t on the field, the match would have been much uglier.
But if everyone is doing extra practice, where did Tang Long go?
Playing with his phone in the locker room is inexcusable.
Though Pellegrini was somewhat displeased.
However, he was equally displeased about players coming to him with reports.
It implied that he was unfamiliar with some situations in the locker room and had to rely on such reporting to understand.
"Tang is Tang, you are you, if you can reach Tang’s level, you can also skip extra practice, it’s up to you!"
"Toure, Nasri, you both are veteran players in the team, having played at Manchester City for five or six years now. We’re in a special period, don’t spread words that are not conducive to unity. It’s fine to tell me, but never let it out, especially to the media, understand?"
Toure nodded silently.
Obviously, he felt it was very unfair for Pellegrini to say Tang could skip extra practice while other players had to do it.
This kid is so young, I could be his uncle. Back when I won the treble at Barça, didn’t I have to practice honestly when needed!
Nasri’s mind clicked, a cunning look flashed in his blue eyes.
He nodded like a chicken pecking at rice, "Don’t worry, boss, I’m just reporting internally, I definitely won’t talk to the media, I’m the most tight-lipped person!"