As the saying goes, a new official burns three fires!
The newly appointed England national team coach, Mancini, has been busy lately.
He first worked with assistant coach Chiwo to comprehensively screen English players currently playing in England’s dostic league.
Then he analyzed the characteristics of the current main lineup of the England national team and its corresponding weaknesses.
Fortunately, his reliable partner Chiwo was exceptionally powerful, bringing all his skills as a video analyst for Inter Milan’s first team to the England national team, helping Mancini quickly grasp the situation of the team.
But that’s far from enough!
Because next year’s European Cup is about to start, the England national team is participating in the European Cup qualifiers.
After a two-month sumr transfer window break.
In September this year, England has two national team matches in the European Cup qualifiers, away against San Marino and ho against Switzerland.
Mancini is not too worried about the match against San Marino, after all, the opponent is a weak team.
But Switzerland’s strength should not be underestimated, especially since they have Shaqiri, a fast winger Mancini once coached at Inter Milan.
Manchester City and Tottenham have a large number of international players playing for them.
On the Manchester City side, there are Joe Hart, Sterling, Milner, Delph.
On the Tottenham side, there are even more: Harry Kane, Ali, Dale, Walker, Danny Rose, Trippier.
Among them, Ali and Dale, two very young players in their twenties, are key targets for Mancini’s evaluation.
So to assess the latest national team roster, Mancini decided to watch the Premier League’s new season’s first round, Manchester City against Tottenham, on site.
Throughout the first half of the match, perhaps because it’s the season opener, the players’ feet hadn’t ward up yet, as the England international players on both teams perford rather diocrely.
However, on the Manchester City side, Milner caught Mancini’s attention.
As of today, Milner has been with Manchester City for five years, three of which were under Mancini.
Back then, Milner’s role at Manchester City was the sa as now, a rotation player.
Mancini felt his footwork was too rough, so he wasn’t very keen on using him.
But today’s Milner showcased such disruptive running ability in the attacking midfield that it made Mancini’s eyes light up.
Plus, Milner perfectly integrated into Pellegrini’s ground passing control tactical system, making Mancini sigh, people change after three days of separation!
Milner, already 29, continuously improves his ability to read the ga, which offers Mancini much comfort.
"Perhaps, against Switzerland, Milner can secure a starting position in the national team," Mancini thought to himself.
Watching this Manchester City team now, Mancini also delves into his mories.
Scenes from the past flood his heart!
In 2012, Balotelli, losing balance, fell and assisted Agüero, and the latter in turn scored against QPR, securing Manchester City’s first Premier League title.
Mancini sprinted along the sideline, the wind roared, the wild shouts, all felt like yesterday.
A silly smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Having co back to his senses, he roughly compared, feeling the current Manchester City is sowhat stronger than during his ti.
Especially with Tang Long’s addition, the midfield’s strength has seen a leap in improvent!
With Mancini’s understanding of Tang Long, he will soon occupy a central role, replacing David Silva, whom Mancini once coached, becoming the team’s front-field playmaker.
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During the halfti break, Tang Long asked Pellegrini in the locker room when he would get on the field.
Pellegrini gently explained not to rush, to observe more, since they were leading, with the situation under their control.
Milner stood far away, seeing Pellegrini holding Tang Long, whispering softly.
His heart tightened, and he couldn’t help but think, "Looks like it’s about to be swapped, Tang Long’s position mirrors mine, if he gets on, I’m surely the first to be replaced. I played so well in the first half, created a free-kick for a goal, why call for my substitution? That’s unfair!"
He hadn’t had ti to complain a few words to his good friend Joe Hart before Pellegrini imdiately explained the second-half tactics to the team, and after finishing, waved his hand letting the players head outside, without making any halfti substitution changes.
Milner was overjoyed, winking at Joe Hart beside him, softly saying:
"Hahaha, I knew it, how could the boss substitute when I’ve perford so well? On the field, it’s always about showcasing skill, no matter how high Tang’s price tag is, as long as I show good performance, the starting position will always be mine, now that’s fair!"
In the player tunnel, Joe Hart put an arm around Milner’s shoulder and said, "You have to perform well, rumor has it the national team coach Mancini is here to watch the match!"
"Ah, really?" Milner replied incredulously, "Mancini ca? How co I didn’t know!"
"It’s true, I saw his close-up on the ga’s broadcast big screen."
Milner couldn’t help but feel a bit proud, his walking steps also grew larger.
"Hart, your performance was great too! Look at Tottenham’s bombardnt in the first 15 minutes, they could hardly break through your guarded goal, you’ve also shown up well in front of Mancini!"
"Hold on, hold on," Joe Hart’s tone suddenly turned confident, "I’ve always been the national team’s number one, don’t use as an example."
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