Breath of The Interferer - Chapter 60
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#60 – Breath of the Interferer_Key – 1658114
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Final Down Second Half
The Notts County dressing room was quiet. All the players were focused on replenishing their strength, and the team doctor was re-treating Dixon’s forehead. Kisin thought he would have to stitch it up, but instead, he applied something like glue and held it with his hand until the flesh grew back. After the procedure, he carefully wrapped a bandage.
Dixon requested a transfer from the club a week ago. Notts County, which finished second in the league, will play in the Championship next season. Dixon said he would like to devote himself to the team even from the bench if his skills are lacking, but he is considering a transfer because he feels he is a detriment to the team as he is the captain.
Dixon has been a one-club man at Notts County since the youth system. Dixon thought that he had to leave so that a new captain could lead the new Notts County and fly higher. Kishin also thought that Dixon’s decision was for the good of the team.
‘A game is not just about technique, and a player’s performance is not determined by stats.’
Stats are a means to ‘objectively’ evaluate a player, not an absolute thing that ‘determines’ a player. If the skill is sufficient, it is sufficient, and if it is not sufficient, it is sufficient, and it is used appropriately. Stats are for reference, not for being bound.
“Dixon, good luck in the second half. And next season too.”
Dixon lowered his head at Kishin’s impulsive words. He didn’t want to be caught with red eyes. He played today’s game as if it were his last game for Notts County. The sorcerer is a very cold-hearted person. If someone is in bad condition, he knows it like a ghost and excludes them from the starting lineup, and he doesn’t hesitate to make a substitution even in the first half.
Thanks to him, Notts County achieved such great results that one would doubt if it was a dream. Dixon tried to transfer for the team, but he could not contain his excitement when the cold-hearted sorcerer said that he was needed at this crucial time.
Kishin looked around the players. Hasin caught his eye. Hasin also wants to transfer, but there aren’t many clubs that want Hasin because he lacks crossing ability as a winger. If Hasin is to be played, Tuttle, not Antuyi, should be played behind him. Otherwise, the attack on the right side will be too monotonous.
But that means he’s almost given up on defense. That’s why he can only play against weaker teams, and he rarely plays in the Europa League. Hasin is a winger who cuts in and shoots or passes, but since Hunter, the starting striker, is not a striker who cleverly creates space for other players, Hasin hasn’t been able to make good use of his characteristics this season.
If it’s for the team, it’s better to keep Hasin. However, Kishin can’t dissuade Hasin because he can’t guarantee him a stable opportunity to play. Dixon may lack skills, but he has the fighting spirit and the young players rely on him mentally. Hasin’s case is very different.
Kishin briefly briefed the second half. He told Sven not to spare his energy, as he would be taking Sven down and bringing Ward up around the 65th minute. Sven nodded with a blank expression. Sven is always blank and does not interact well with his teammates. It is a personality issue, so there is nothing he can do about it.
As the second half began, it finally began to look like a final. Not in a good way, but in a bad way. Notts County, whose reactions were slow due to a decline in physical strength, focused on defense, and Sevilla substituted one more striker and pushed the positions of the two wingers forward to show a 4-2-4, but they were not able to have much fun due to Notts County’s compact defense.
Even though his team was being attacked unilaterally, Kishin was calm inside. As if he had truly developed foresight, he was not at all worried about his team winning. Kishin turned his head and looked at Marco, who was cheering passionately in the audience.
Marco is thinking of retiring after this match. It is a decision he made after much deliberation because his physical ability is declining too quickly. Kishin saw Marco’s defensive training score of 10 in his coaching ability and repeatedly suggested that he stay on the team as a defensive coach, but Marco refused, saying that he wanted to return to his hometown and live there.
And there was Antuy sitting expressionlessly next to him. I recently found out that Antuy had been saving money to bring his younger brother, who remained in South Africa, to Europe. It is said that his expressionless expression was due to his regret for not being able to take good care of his younger brother. Currently, several Italian clubs are courting Antuy.
Antuyi is an ambiguous player. He is stable in his position, but he rarely participates in attacks and does not provide support when the central defender position is empty. However, unlike Gray, he knows how to take the appropriate position in both attack and defense situations. The club is thinking of transferring Antuyi, saying that they can find a good replacement. They want to sell him at a high price before his weaknesses are revealed in the Championship.
At that moment, Ki-shin focused on the game again at the cheers of the audience. Cha Beom-soo was literally crazy today. After snatching the ball from the opponent’s feet, he shook off the pressure with a simple dribble and passed forward. Sven ran forward twice and immediately lobbed the ball. The ball drew a beautiful arc and went into the goal.
But the referee’s flag was calling for offside. The Notts County players ran to the referee and the referee and protested violently, wasting time. In fact, the other players didn’t know whether it was offside or not because they saw it from behind. They just wanted to waste a little bit of game time.
Sven did not complain to the referee as if it was someone else’s business. Sven, who had been a promising player since childhood, became a cold person after experiencing the attitude of people who changed 180 degrees due to an ankle injury. He also keeps his distance from his teammates as if he does not want to be hurt.
Currently, clubs in Germany and Spain are very active in recruiting Sven. Sven also wants to move to Spain or Germany rather than the tough England. The clubs are offering higher wages, but Sven wants to move to a league with less risk of injury, so it is almost certain that he will leave.
They say that if you miss a good opportunity, you will face a crisis. Notts County did not miss it, but the crisis came right after Sven’s goal was ruled out. Black and Jose gave Turner a hard time by singing a duet of mistakes. Turner must have had a lot of energy in his body after overcoming hardships throughout the season.
The ordeal of a triple-cross followed by a double error finally brought down Turner. The Sevilla fans cheered loudly for their team’s goal. But the cheers of the Notts County fans soon erupted. Quite exceptionally, the big screen was showing Kishin’s figure instead of the Sevilla players celebrating.
Kishin, with his arms wide open, nodded to his players. A confident smile appeared on his face. It was as if he was saying, “This is expected, this game is already in my hands, my magic will never be defeated.” Notts County fans responded to Kishin’s performance with a huge cheer.
The god who summoned Dixon and Cha Beom-su gave them a task.
“From now on, Cha Beom-soo will be in charge of the defense. Dixon and Jose must also faithfully follow Cha Beom-soo’s instructions. Dixon, you convey them to the other players.”
After the game resumed, possession of the ball quickly went to Sevilla. However, Sevilla, who had the right to attack, felt daunted. If it had felt like a dense forest before, now there was something heavy added to the forest. The Sevilla players had no choice but to slow down their attack due to the opponent’s suddenly changed defensive style.
At 65 minutes, Sven was taken off and Ward was brought up. Sven, who was substituted, suddenly hugged Kishin.
“Coach, I have a question. Did you really treat my ankle injury last year?”
“No, it was just a psychological issue for you and the Hunter. You overcame your trauma because you saw the Hunter getting better and gained faith in him. If there was a real healing spell, it would have healed Ward too.”
Sven nodded at Gisin’s words. Marco had several injuries, but Gisin didn’t treat them. The same goes for other players’ injuries. But he wanted to make sure before he left Notts County.
“Director, thank you so much for everything. I will never forget you.”
Sven, who returned to the bench, covered his face with both hands. As he was substituted from the game, the thought suddenly occurred to him that he would no longer play for Notts County. The emotions that had been suppressed exploded and he could not control them.
Jose took his position under Cha Beom-soo’s direction. This defensive position is not well understood, but since the coach specifically instructed him, he faithfully followed Cha Beom-soo’s instructions. Then, when Tuttle was broken through, he immediately ran to block the opposing player. Tuttle should have filled the position left by Jose, but instead, he followed the opposing player who had the ball.
A Sevilla player passed to Jose’s empty spot. Jose turned around quickly, and Cha Beom-soo filled the spot and intercepted the pass. Hunter quickly accelerated away from the pressing player and headed the ball to Ward. Ward dribbled around and eventually got a foul.
Jose realized his mistake. That seemingly meaningless defensive position is one of three routes the opposing player can take after Tuttle gets through. It was a point that had no meaning until Tuttle got through, but it was a point that had to be protected after Tuttle got through.
‘That kid is quite the character.’
Jose was jealous of Cha Beom-soo’s talent, but he soon controlled himself. Today is a ‘special’ day for Cha Beom-soo. If that day comes to him, he can do this much. After shaking off his distracting thoughts, Jose followed Cha Beom-soo’s instructions more faithfully.
At 75 minutes, Bonavich replaced Tuttle. Although it was his first time in the fullback position, Bonavich is a smart player. He took a defensive position according to Cha Beom-soo’s instructions and somehow interfered with the cut-in to induce a cross. Bonavich, who was raised as a midfielder and has good defensive skills, was much better than Tuttle.
At 88 minutes, Kishin replaced Hunter, who was exhausted. Hunter has 9 stamina, but his movements are not smart and he frequently engages in physical fights, so he quickly loses stamina. If he learns how to select a position and move appropriately, he will become a much better attacker, but it is expected to be difficult due to Hunter’s personality.
In the end, the second half was a boring game that both teams played like a final. With the referee’s whistle, Notts County’s 18-19 season ended. The new season will start in two months, but some players will not be together next season.
But at this moment, there is no time to think about separation. The two teams that were considered the weakest in the quarterfinals advanced to the finals, and Notts County, considered the weakest among all the Europa League teams, lifted the trophy. This is what UEFA also hopes for. Recently, criticism has been growing that the influx of a lot of money is ruining football, but UEFA can take a breather thanks to Notts County.
Meanwhile, Executive Director Kim, who would become president when the year changed, was urging the marketing team to create a new contract. Not only did he have to revise the terms and amount of the contract with Kisin, but he also had to include Cha Beom-soo as the contract partner. The Internet was already full of stories about Kisin and Cha Beom-soo. Executive Director Kim insisted on an exclusive and long-term contract and instructed them not to spare any deposit.
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