"Beep! Beep! Beep--!"
More than ten minutes later, head coach Kevin blew the whistle to end the game and gathered all the players around him.
Maher finished his relaxation stretch and walked over to his side, standing with Gilbert.
"The quality of the competition is good."
Kevin's face showed satisfaction, and he encouraged: "You can see some technical and tactical level, and there are very few unreasonable ball handling.
"Especially the performance of several new players was a pleasant surprise."
As he said this, his eyes swept over the new recruits, stopping on four of them, including Mahel and Gilbert.
"I hope that in the new season, everyone can work together to pursue excellence in the league."
Kevin finished his motivational speech and flipped open the tactical board, "Here is the pre-season training schedule and the general training schedule during the game.
"In pre-season, we train six days a week, nine sessions in total, with Sunday off.
"In-match training, the number of training sessions per week is not fixed, but less than nine. Recovery training is carried out in the morning after each league game, and rest is carried out in the afternoon and the next day."
After that, he closed the tactical board and let out a long breath. "I will discuss the specific schedule with the coaching staff and distribute it later."
Maher's brows twitched slightly, and doubt and confusion arose in his heart. He saw that most people around him had the same expression.
Nine classes in the pre-season week, less than nine in the season week?
This training intensity is far from meeting the preparation standards of professional teams and can be described as lazy.
When they were in Arsenal's youth training camp, they had twelve training sessions a week. How come their level of competition dropped after they were promoted to the adult team, which has a higher level?
"Rest tomorrow, and officially start training the day after tomorrow."
Kevin put his hands behind his back and simply said goodbye: "Okay, good luck to everyone, training is over!"
He left with several assistant coaches. Gary Speed and Jolson looked at each other deeply and finally left with them, leaving the players behind.
"Is this old guy trying to regain the support of his old teammates?"
As soon as they left, an old player on the team looked indignant and cursed inwardly: "You almost trained us to death last season, and this season you're pretending to be a good guy again."
"Haha, who would listen to him?"
Someone shook his head and said in relief: "Most of the good players are gone, and now only the remnants of us and a few kids are left. This is his karma!"
Waves of complaints were heard, and most of the old team members expressed their hatred towards Kevin.
"I hope he can fulfill what he said. If he can't lead us to the Super League last season, he will never be a coach again!"
"I think he doesn't want to do this anymore, so he's just trying to fish in troubled waters for a while, waiting for the team's release clause."
"Old dog! He caused serious knee effusion in two players, permanently impairing the function of their knee joints, and they have to bid farewell to the game."
After one game, most of them accepted the new players. Since they are a family, there is nothing they can't talk about.
Maher listened to their cursing and gradually understood the conflict between Kevin and the players.
It should be that Kevin was too harsh on the players last season, causing harm to many of them, but he kept tricking everyone into working hard by using the promise of promotion to the Super League.
In the end, they failed to get promoted to the Super League and the whole team collapsed. Did the players' anger that had been accumulated for a long time burst out?
Maher did not speak about this matter, nor did he ask about it. He did not know the whole truth, and he would make mistakes if he spoke too much.
Anyway, this is a conflict from last season and has nothing to do with him. He just needs to do what he should do.
The small number of training halls is not a bad thing for him, as he can spend more time improving his proficiency.
"Evans."
A voice sounded, and Evans and several players came over, stretched out their hands to him, and introduced themselves.
"Januhans."
"Lorton, just said."
"Bolodanovic, nice cooperation on the header goal."
Maher shook hands with several people, gave them a brief hug, and introduced his name, which was considered a first acquaintance with his teammates.
This is definitely a good start.
Evans and Januhans should be veteran players of the team.
After a training match, several people took the initiative to make friends with him, which proved that his performance was indeed outstanding.
Gilbert also broke into a small group in the Red Team camp, chatting and laughing with his teammates, and integrated well.
On the way home, the two looked at the busy streets and the people coming and going, and their minds suddenly became clear, as if there were no more problems.
"Mael, do you feel that everything is going so fast?"
Gilbert put his hands in his pockets, lowered his head and smiled, "Especially you are progressing as fast as a rocket. I suddenly can't see your destination clearly."
"I can see clearly." Maher raised his chest and chin, and said jokingly: "But now, I need some appearances and data in the English Championship, and a value of 300 million euros."
The next day, Sheffield United's first training session had not yet begun.
Maher's training class began, and he and Gilbert once again entered into a crazy training mode.
Coach Kevin's pre-season training schedule was also issued, with one training session on odd days and two training sessions on even days, with each training session lasting 90 minutes.
Maher then worked out his own schedule, training six hours extra on odd days and four hours extra on even days.
Saturday and Sunday will depend on your status and physical condition for the week.
Long-term, high-intensity training is a great test for both the body and the mind.
After all, humans are not machines or oxen or horses. They cannot work hard and never complain, and spend all their time except sleeping to improve themselves.
Maher plans to make full use of the morning and afternoon time for extra training, and in the evening he and Gilbert will find something else to entertain themselves.
For example, watching a ball game, going to the movies, going out to play nine-ball, or going shopping.
In this way, the days passed one by one, and were very fulfilling.
On July 7, the South Africa World Cup final officially kicked off at the Soccer City Stadium in South Africa.
Neither side made any progress in regular time until the second half of extra time, when Fabregas made a wonderful pass to Iniesta, who made a mistake in stopping the ball and then quickly adjusted and volleyed the ball into the far corner to complete the winning goal!
Spain, historic World Cup win!
"Tsamina mina, eh ehWaka waka, eh eh
"Tsamina mina zangalewa!!"
In the cozy little home on Cherry Street, Maher and Gilbert had a rare couple of beers and sang together the hot songs of Pique's wife Shakira.
The two even seemed to have identified themselves with the championship-winning team members, celebrating together at home as if they had won the championship themselves.
"Fabregas!"
Gilbert called out the name of Arsenal first-team senior Zhong Yifa, knelt on the ground with his hands raised, his face flushed.
Maher also cheered for the hot World Cup feast, but did not shout the name of the Spanish midfielder.
Counting the days, it's almost been a while since Fabregas' jersey scandal broke out. The professor and Arsenal have never recovered since then, losing all hope and direction.
He is still not involved in the incident. The current World Cup does not belong to him, and Arsenal does not belong to him either.
The Premier League and the World Cup seem like another distant world, out of reach.
It also seemed as if it was always in front of him, waving at him and attracting him to move towards it.
Work hard, and strive to improve your proficiency, so that you can become the protagonist of these top teams and top competitions in the future.
On July 7, the jersey gate incident broke out!
At the championship parade celebration, Arsenal captain Fabregas put on the Barcelona jersey, although his heart is with the team!
The football world was shocked, and Barcelona players Puyol and Pique responded immediately, saying that the jersey-wearing incident was just a joke to make everyone laugh.
Unfortunately, it's pale and powerless.
For several days after that, Gilbert remained silent and even had no appetite.
He tore up all the posters about Fabregas, often spoke foul language, and all his previous love turned into even stronger hatred.
On July 7, the two bought several buckets of drinks and a lot of delicacies from land and sea to celebrate the birthday at home.
Maher finally celebrated his 17th birthday and became eligible to learn to drive and take a driving test in the UK.
Unfortunately, he doesn't have this idea yet, or he doesn't have the time.
[Skill: Strong lv2]
[Proficiency: (459/800)]
[Skill: Arc Pass lv2]
[Proficiency: (225/300)]
[Skill: Continuous Cycling lv2]
[Proficiency: (198/300)]
Looking at the results of his recent efforts, Maher took a swig of his drink, burped and said, "The competition starts next month, and I want to compete for a place in the Championship!"
By the middle of next month, his arc pass and continuous bicycle kick will reach level 3.
According to his experience, the level 3 skill also stands out in front of the Championship players.
By then, he will undoubtedly enter the Championship!
(End of this chapter)