champion godfather

Chapter 947 Volume Seven Heart of the Lion King George's Persistence

Although the league is still going on, George Wood's name has repeatedly made headlines.For a while, everyone didn't care much about who would win the championship and who would be relegated.George Wood's injury was the most important thing. During this period, all kinds of news came out, and all kinds of rumors were rampant.

Some people say that George Wood's injury may affect him for the rest of his life, and even cause him to retire early.

Others say it's not a big deal at all and that it will be fine for a month at most.Those who say this give themselves an example.Because he had suffered a similar injury before, he could swim after ten days and run after two weeks.

Some experts said that Wood's injury would take three to six months to recover, while others expressed different opinions and believed that eight to ten weeks would be fine.

Today the media said that Wood missed the European Cup and that England's championship is in doubt.Tomorrow the same media will surprise to announce that George Wood is expected to recover before the European Cup.

The heart of England fans is like riding a roller coaster. You never know if you wake up the next day and see good news or bad news.

Nottingham Forest has been forgotten, and without George Wood, they will definitely lose their ability to enter the European Champions Cup next season.But now no one cares about their future.It was Evan Dalgety who made a verbal promise to David Chris Lack: he would not simply and rudely dismiss him because of this season's results. After all, no one expected Wood to be injured...

Chris Lark did not believe the verbal promise of the club chairman.Think about how Flores left in the first place?In front of people, he said that the club's senior management trusted the head coach, turned around and kicked him as a scapegoat.Chris Lak is not a fool, let alone young and ignorant, he knows how deep the water is in this industry, and he is ready to leave get out of class.

The media is buzzing, and the English Football Association has to deal with the same problem every day-"What is the specific injury of George Wood? How long will he be able to return to the stadium?"

If this continues, it is obviously not conducive to England's preparations.So the Football Association found George Wood, hoping that he would accept an interview and express some optimism to stabilize people's hearts.

Wood agreed. In an interview with BBC TV, he said that he was not frustrated by the injury. He is actively cooperating with the treatment and trying to return to the court within two months.

As soon as his interview came out, the voices of those previous speculations became much quieter.The Football Association is very satisfied with Wood's statement, although they don't think Wood can really return to the court within two months.But how did they know that what Wood said was all the truth?
Although Dunn had already promised Wood that as long as he recovered within two months, he would sign him up for Spain.But it's obviously unwise to put all your eggs in one basket, and Tang En is still making other preparations.If George Wood's recovery is not ideal and he cannot make the trip in the end, how will he adjust England's tactics?

This is not as simple as a simple swap.There are many people who can play in the middle of the midfield in England, but it is difficult to find someone who can play Wood's role.

Gerrard's experience and quality could do the same, but he's too old. At the age of 35, it is impossible for him to be the core of England. Injuries and physical fitness will become factors that bother him.

Gareth Barry is also 34 years old.

If it really comes to that point, Twain may have to give up the tactic of using a certain player as the core, and switch to a simpler style of play. The role of the midfielder is more to intercept the opponent's attack than to organize the attack. .

He will use more young people, rather than relying on Gerrard and Barry these old guys.He will put more emphasis on the whole, rather than relying on a single person.The role of the core cannot be replaced, but he can be shared by eleven people.

In fact, Tang En is in a conflicted mood now. On the one hand, he hopes that Wood can recover as soon as possible and catch up with the European Cup. Only in this way can he hope to win the championship.On the other hand, he doesn't want to ruin Wood's career because of a European Cup.

Tang En admits that he is not a saint, he is somewhat selfish.He thinks this European Cup is his best chance, who knows what will happen in a few years?The great opportunity to win the championship is in front of him, but it has become illusory because of Wood's accidental injury. He can't say that he doesn't care.

How did things become like this?How can the invincible Iron King Kong, who has never been injured, fall down when he falls down?

This is simply a domino. When a card falls, it will cause a very terrible chain reaction.For the first time, Tang En felt that he did not have the confidence to tell the public that his goal was to win the championship.

Don't think Twain is incapable because of this, and don't question that other players in England are useless.

Today's George Wood, under his leadership, is to England what Zidane was to France.Don't look at France who won the World Cup and the European Cup back then. There are a group of big-name stars in the team, and the scenery is boundless.As soon as Zidane was injured, Henry, Wiltord and Trezeguet were unable to bring a victory to the French team. The Golden Boot shooters in the three major leagues even misfired collectively, failing to score a goal, and finally in the group. Sai was eliminated and went home.

When Zidane was 34 years old, when everyone thought that the French team could rely on Henry, it was Zidane who sent the French team to the final of the World Cup in Germany step by step. Qi was sent off, causing France to lose the Gold Cup.But without him, the French team would not even have a chance to win the Gold Cup.

George Wood and Zidane's playing styles are completely different, but their roles and status in the team are the same.

Zidane is irreplaceable and so is George Wood.

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Tang En kept in touch with Professor Wallace, the doctor who was in charge of treating Wood, and they basically talked on the phone every three days. Wallace informed Tang En of the latest progress of the treatment.The situation is not very optimistic. Wallace is worried that Wood's injury will not be complete before the European Cup.

Now Dunn can do nothing but wait.Although the waiting made him restless.

Like him, there are many England fans who are waiting with this kind of mood.The media said for a while that Wood's injury recovery was smooth, and for a while they said that the injury was repeated, and the prospects for recovery were not optimistic.The fans don't know who to believe.

In such a chaotic atmosphere, the 2015-2016 Premier League season ended.Nottingham Forest, which lost George Wood, also lost its backbone. The team's performance in the last few rounds of the league was ups and downs. In the end, they did not qualify for the European Champions Cup. They can only play in the UEFA Cup next season.

This result is actually not bad for most teams, after all, there are still European games to play.But for Nottingham Forest, who are used to winning, it was a complete failure.

Since it failed, someone must be responsible for it.

Just the day after the end of the league, Nottingham Forest officially announced that it had terminated the work contract with David Chris Lack. The club thanked Chris Lack for his contribution during the season and a half and wished him good luck.

The breakup seemed amicable, but there was an unconcealable chill in the customary thank you speech.

No one cares about where Chris Rucker is going, because everyone is crazy about the progress of George Wood's injury.

On May [-]th, there was still a full month before the European Cup opened, and it was less than a month before George Wood was injured.

When Wood appeared in front of the media cameras wearing slippers and leaning on crutches, England fans were still worried about him, worried that he would not be able to catch up with the European Cup that started on June [-].That was news of him leaving the hospital and going home.

Professor Wallace came forward and said that they would try their best to make Wood catch the flight to Spain, but he could not make any guarantees.

"I can't guarantee that he'll be on the pitch in a month's time, and I can't guarantee that he'll be at the Euros. I don't want you to put pressure on our work."

Although the other European leagues are not over yet, the focus of the English people is no longer there.

No Premier League team has reached the final of the Champions League this season, so the Champions League final on May [-]th is also seldom attended.Twain is very happy about this. The Champions League final is on May [-]th, and the opening date of the European Cup is June [-]th. The interval between them is too short. Not being able to reach the best state in terms of physical fitness or coordination, this is not what Tang En wants to see.He is very happy that other countries' international players are fighting to the death in the Champions League, and he is very profitable.

But when he thought of George Wood's injury, he didn't have such thoughts...

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At this moment, Tang En was sitting at George Wood's home, facing Wood.

Sophia was busy preparing afternoon tea for the two in the kitchen.The strong aroma of tea and cookies wafted from the kitchen, making Tang En couldn't help but loosen his nose.Shania wouldn't make afternoon tea for him, because she didn't even have the habit of drinking afternoon tea...

"Your spirit looks good?" Tang En looked at Wood opposite and said.

"I've always been like this."

Tang En smiled.Wood seemed to be in a relaxed mood, and he was under a lot of pressure.Recently, he dare not turn on his phone. There will inevitably be countless calls to ask him for the latest news. He hides wherever he goes, for fear of being recognized.Because he really didn't know how he should answer the media's questions about George Wood.

He's been on the phone with Professor Wallace, and generally there's been less good news than bad.Professor Wallace mentioned more than once that it was getting more and more difficult for Wood to recover before June [-].

"Hey, George..." Tang En asked after thinking about it, "Haven't you thought about what if... I mean what if, what if you really can't participate in the European Cup?"

Wood's answer was faster than Tang En expected: "I haven't thought about it."

Tang En rubbed his temples, Wood looked so relaxed.Anyway, I just recognize the road in front of me and go all the way to the black...

"Uh, George. How much do you know about your own injury recovery?" Dunn worried that Wood would naively think that because he was physically strong, his injury would recover faster.

"Not very good." I didn't expect Wood to understand so clearly. "Wallace said to me that even if I recover by June [-], it's going to hurt running and playing football."

"Since you know..."

"It's just a pain." It seems that if it's just a pain, Wood will insist on playing.

Tang En was speechless.

Wood sensed Tang En's intention to come to him, and he asked, "You won't come to tell me that you don't intend to keep your promise, will you?"

"Uh..." Tang En felt a little embarrassed, he really thought so.

But when he saw Wood's face, he couldn't speak.

Sophia came out with tea and biscuits and relieved Tang En.Instead of discussing injuries and football, they sat together and chatted casually about everyday life.

Every time Tang En came, Sophia was very happy, her face blushed with excitement, and she talked more than usual.

Now Tang En can calmly face Sophia's enthusiasm.

After having afternoon tea together, Tang En decided to leave.Before leaving, he called Wood and planned to talk to him alone.

Wood came to the door with Tang En on crutches.

Tang En lowered his head and thought for a while, then raised his head and said to Wood: "George, no one can say for sure what will happen in the future. I hope that no matter what decision I make in the end, you can understand me..."

Wood nodded: "I will go to Spain."

Tang En felt a headache. "I hope so too, but not everything works out. I want you to have a longer career. You're 30. For others, 30 is the downhill. It's not the same for you, I I believe you are still on your way to the top."

Tang En reached out and touched Wood's head, as if he had made a decision in his heart.

Wood didn't answer him, and Tang En said goodbye to Sophia who was standing behind him, then opened the door and walked out.

After Tang En drove away, Sophia gently hugged her son from behind, resting her chin on Wood's broad and strong shoulder: "George, are you really going to Spain?"

"Yes, mother."

"But your feet..."

"It's okay, Mom. It will be fine, it will be fine." Wood gently patted Sophia's hand on his waist, comforting her.

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Tang En was still blocked by many media at the door of his house.They all asked Twain to talk about George Wood's problem. If it is confirmed that Wood's injury is unable to play in the European Cup, what countermeasures Twain will have?Now everyone knows that George Wood is the core of England.

Tang En refused to answer these questions, and he drove the car into his yard in a state of embarrassment.

Shania came out to pick him up, and couldn't help whistling when she saw the situation.

"Have you been to George's?"

Tang En nodded, "The training camp roster will be announced the day after tomorrow. I need to confirm it."

"Then what is the confirmed result?"

"No result."

"Huh?" Shania looked up at her husband.He's frowning in distress.

"Before I went I thought I had made a decision, but then I went and realized I hadn't made any decisions at all. What a waste of time."

Shania took Tang En's arm and walked back to the house with him. When the door was closed, all the prying eyes of the media were shut out.

"Then you write George's first name on it. Isn't it just right for him to heal? If the injury doesn't heal, then change it..."

Tang En pinched Shania's ear, "How could it be so casual? Once the big list is confirmed, there is no way to change it."

Shania rolled her eyes. She didn't know much about football, and it was embarrassing for her to say the wrong thing, but it didn't matter, she had a remedy.

Tang En wanted to continue to laugh at his little wife, but his mouth was blocked by the other's moist red lips.

"Well……"

(End of this chapter)