Extraordinary coach

Sun Yi agreed to give Maya Yoshida playing time.

But when the game really came, Sun Yi did not let Maya Yoshida enter the starting lineup, but put Maya Yoshida on the substitute list.

Such an arrangement made Maya Yoshida look gloomy after hearing the news.

Originally, Sun Yi also wanted Maya Yoshida to start. But after seeing Pavard's situation, he decided to let Pavard continue to start.

The reason why he decided to let Pavard start was not because Pavard still had emotional problems after his counseling.

But Sun Yi found that Pavard was on the verge of a breakthrough.

Sun Yi felt that Pavard might only need one game to achieve a breakthrough.

If Pavard was not pushed at this juncture, it might be a blow to Pavard.

Especially since Pavard's psychological problems had just been appeased, if he was not allowed to start at this time. It is very likely that this child will have more serious psychological problems. It is even possible that he will never be able to break through to a higher level from then on.

And as long as he can help Pavard achieve a breakthrough as soon as possible. Southampton can get an excellent player with A-level combat power.

As for Maya Yoshida, the key is to slowly recover his form, anyway, there will be more opportunities for him to play later.

Therefore, considering this, Sun Yi naturally chose Pavard.

And Pavard did not disappoint Sun Yi.

In this League Cup quarterfinal against West Ham United, Pavard performed extremely well.

Not only did he resolve West Ham United's offensive threats many times in the back defense, but he also helped Southampton take the lead with a header.

What made Sun Yi extremely happy was that after Pavard scored a goal, he checked his status with the system and found that he had actually achieved promotion.

Pavard's strength level was promoted from the original A-level to A-level in this game.

Pavard's promotion will make Southampton's defense line even stronger.

Let Pavard successfully advance, and Sun Yi's purpose of starting him was achieved.

Therefore, after sixty minutes in the second half, when the team was also leading by two goals, Sun Yi replaced Pavard in the second half.

Pavard was a little reluctant to finish, but when he came down, Sun Yi gave him a big hug.

"You did a good job. Now you come down and have a good rest. Your defensive contribution is still needed in the next game."

Sun Yi's words affirmed Pavard's contribution.

So Pavard smiled after hearing it. He was no longer entangled in being replaced so early.

Originally, Sun Yi could indeed let Pavard stay on the court until the end of the game.

But Sun Yi promised to give Maya Yoshida some playing time.

Let Pavard, who had just successfully advanced, come down to rest. It can also let him fulfill his promise. Sun Yi thinks it is reasonable to do so.

Giving Maya Yoshida 30 minutes of playing time should be satisfactory to Sun Yi.

But Maya Yoshida's performance after coming on the court was very average. Compared with Pavard, there is still a big gap.

Such a performance, in fact, Sun Yi was mentally prepared.

With Maya Yoshida's current state, this is all he can do. And he is a little eager to show himself, which affects his performance.

So, Sun Yi didn't think anything of it.

However, what Sun Yi didn't expect was that Maya Yoshida seemed to have a lot of opinions.

After the game, when his teammates were happy to celebrate the victory, he seemed a little upset.

Not only that, Maya Yoshida also complained on his Twitter after the game.

"I used to be the absolute main force of the team and made a lot of contributions to the team. But now I have become a substitute."

"As long as I am given enough time, I can perform better."

"I feel that I am treated differently."

Sun Yi rarely pays attention to the players' Twitter, so he didn't know about Maya Yoshida's complaints at the first time.

Later, when he found out, Sun Yi didn't comment on it.

In a competitive team, it is always inevitable that some players will have emotions.

As long as they can complete the training on time and in quantity and perform actively in the game, Sun Yi will not care about the players' complaints on the Internet.

He believes that as Maya Yoshida continues to be given playing time, all emotions will be appeased.

So, Sun Yi really didn't react to Maya Yoshida's words.

It's just that he doesn't care, but there are people who do.

Especially Japanese fans, they care a lot about what Yoshida Maya said. And what they care most about is Yoshida Maya's last sentence of differential treatment.

"Yoshida Maya is right. He is indeed treated differently."

"A former absolute main force has now fallen to a substitute who can only play for dozens of minutes. If there is no differential treatment, then there must be something fishy."

"I can assure the Rizhao God. The Chinese are definitely deliberately excluding Yoshida Maya for historical reasons."

"The Chinese are really shameless. We have apologized so many times. Now we still bring that unnecessary emotion to football."

"This is definitely the Chinese who are jealous of our Japanese football."

"I think Yoshida Maya should leave. Otherwise, he will never get ahead under the Chinese."

"Anyway, the winter transfer window will start soon. Let's go. Our dignified blue warriors must never bow their heads in front of the despicable Chinese."

"..."

Japanese fans were really excited. With the intentional exaggeration of the Japanese media, they all regarded this incident as Sun Yi deliberately suppressing Maya Yoshida.

In all conscience, Sun Yi really didn't have such an idea. Therefore, when the Chinese media reminded him of these things, he was also at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

After that, this matter quickly fermented from Japan to the UK.

Countless European media also began to suspect that Sun Yi might really deliberately exclude Maya Yoshida because of national sentiment issues.

Among them, the French media questioned Sun Yi the most.

In order to calm public opinion, Sun Yi could only accept an interview to express his attitude.

"Football matters are football matters."

"I treat all players equally. No matter which country the player is from, as long as his competitive level meets the requirements and he is in good condition, I will trust him. Give him a chance to play."

"For example, Pavala, his recent performance is obvious to all. If he is in good condition, I will give him a chance."

"Back to Maya Yoshida. I gave him enough playing time. However, as everyone has seen, his current condition needs to get better."

"Moreover, Maya Yoshida has just recovered from injury, and his body has not yet reached the ideal condition."

Sun Yi's words in this interview are already very face-saving.

But Maya Yoshida does not seem to be satisfied with Sun Yi's words.

He continued to speak on his Twitter.

"I am in good physical condition. I know it myself. Give me time, I can perform as well as anyone. If you don't give me enough time, then there is no point in me staying here."

Damn, shameless!

Originally, Sun Yi just thought that Japanese fans were asking for playing time for their players. Unexpectedly, Maya Yoshida took the job.

So, after knowing that Maya Yoshida had tweeted again, Sun Yi told him directly.

"The transfer window will open soon, you can start looking for your next club."