No. 253: Is the king going to play tonight's game?
Wolves regained top spot in the table with a 1-0 home win over Southampton, who were in the relegation zone, but they were greeted with overwhelming criticism.
Where did the 3-1 win over Chelsea, the 5-0 win over absenteeism, the 3-1 win over Marseille three days ago gone?
Where is the domineering Wolves team that used to be the king of the home field?
The Times even asked: "Could it be that without the king, the Wolves will be lowered by a notch?" β
The Championship fixtures are intense, with the 43rd round kicking off the day after Wolves finished the 42nd round.
Burnley, who are temporarily in second place, dropped the chain at a crucial moment and lost 3-1 away at Cardiff City, which made Wolves breathe a sigh of relief.
On the 15th, the 43rd round of the English Championship began, and Wolves will challenge Derby County away. A win for Wolves would widen the gap between the two teams.
But in preparation for the second leg of the UEFA Cup two days later, Ince hid most of his main players. Wolves, who came on as substitutes, failed to win away at mid-table Derby County, and the two teams were scoreless and drew 0-0.
So far, Wolves continue to occupy the top position in the standings with a three-point advantage. The result was not bad for Wolves, but they were once again criticised by the media.
The Sun said: "Compared to last season, although Wolves have long dominated the top of the table, they have lacked that devastating momentum. β
The criticism from the media made the Wolves feel pressure, but they were not anxious under the pressure, but relaxed because Wang Rui returned early!
Peter looked at Wang Rui, who was jogging on the side of the training ground for recovery training, and said to himself: "Damn, it's time to pave the way for you to be a hero again!" β
Kending didn't know what to think, so he laughed happily, and Bell on the side couldn't help but ask, "What are you laughing at?" β
Kentin looked at the Welsh star and said: "If Marseille's journalists and players see the king. What are their expressions? β
The fans outside the training ground looked at the familiar black hair and exclaimed: "Our wolf king is back!" β
"It's so good that the king is healed!"
Wang Rui waved his hand at the excited fans, and the screams became louder.
When Peter heard these exclamations, he spat viciously at the turf and whispered, "Damn, this guy has stolen the limelight!" β
Kending asked inophinctly, "You're jealous!" β
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Ince, who was on the sidelines, was listening to the advice given by the team doctor: "Judging from the current condition, the recovery of his ligaments is beyond my expectations, and I even wonder if the original examination was wrong. β
Ince continued to listen. Wang Rui's early return is great news for the Wolves, and what he is most concerned about now is whether Wang Rui can play in tomorrow's game.
'Even though he's recovering beyond my expectations, I'd advise against him tomorrow.'
It may have been thought of this result a long time ago, and Ince's face did not change much.
"How long can he play at most?"
Ince didn't give up, and if the situation is critical, he may let Wang Rui play.
The team doctor thought for a moment and said, "If you have to let him play...... He can now withstand a maximum of ten minutes of high-intensity confrontation. β
Ten minutes?
What can ten minutes change?
How much does 10 minutes make a difference?
The hidden meaning of the team doctor's words is obvious, Ince, you should give up the idea of letting him play.
Who knew that Ince's eyes lit up. said: "Ten minutes is ten minutes!" β
The team doctor looked at the young marshal with his mouth wide open, and was speechless for a long time.
After Wang Rui's recovery training was over, Ince did not let him participate in confrontational training, but arranged free kick practice for him. Obviously. The knee injury still had a great impact on him, and Wang Rui's training effect was greatly reduced.
Ince, who was observing from the sidelines, frowned slightly.
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At nine o'clock in the evening of the 16th, the Wolves got on a plane to Marseille, France. They were accompanied by Littis a non-team member.
In Litis's words, I took half a month off anyway instead of going back to school now. Why don't you go to Marseille?
Of course, travel is an excuse, and it is true to go to the sidelines to cheer for Wang Rui.
When Peter heard this, he turned around and said, "Phew! A pair of dogs and men and women, now they are like glue, and they are reluctant to say it clearly, who will laugh at you? β
"Hypocrisy!"
"Both are hypocritical!"
At five o'clock in the morning of the 17th, the Wolves appeared at Marseille International Airport with suitcases in tow. Litis did not follow Wang Rui, but walked with the Wolves staff.
She knows Wolves are under the magnifying glass of the media right now, and she doesn't want to add unnecessary news to Wolves at such a critical time.
When the reporters waiting at the airport saw Wang Rui, they waited until the Wolves players left before reacting. So they turned their guns on Ince, who was being interviewed.
"Has the king recovered?"
"Didn't you say he needed two weeks off? Did you lie before? β
"Is the king going to play tonight?"
"If you lied before, shouldn't you apologize?"
Perhaps Ince had expected the French press to be so excited, and he said slowly: "The king has not fully recovered, and now I am not sure if he will be able to play tonight, he is recovering." β
"The results of the examination a week ago were not wrong, but Wang's recovery was amazing and beyond our expectations, and we were not lying."
Looking at the somewhat panicked French reporters, Ince couldn't help but feel proud in his heart.
Wang Rui is a player he has cultivated single-handedly, and after two seasons, this player has grown to the point where he can make the opponent fearful, which has to make him very proud and satisfied.
What is your greatest achievement as a coach?
In addition to the championship trophy, it depends on how many stars he has cultivated, Ince has brought two trophies to Wolves, and cultivated three young players such as Wang Rui, Kenting, and Peter, and it is not surprising that these three players will definitely become an important member of English football in the future.
This sense of pride and satisfaction is not something else that can be replaced.
As for the gaffe of the French journalist at the moment, where should he pay attention.
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At noon on the same day, major TV media in Britain and France broadcast the news that Wang Rui appeared in the Wolves team, so there was a lot of discussion in the outside world.
Some people think that Ince is playing a trick, Wang Rui has not recovered from his injury at all, and some people think that Wang Rui has really recovered, and the Wolves have a bright future in the promotion......
Sky Sports said: "It has been reported that Wang showed up at the Wolves training ground yesterday afternoon to start recovery training and according to the general rule, even if he is talented, he will not be able to play tonight. β
"But his presence is indeed a big boost to the morale of Wolves, the race for the top spot in the Championship has entered the white heat, and his return from injury will change Wolves' poor attack and bring Wolves more wins."
France TΓ©lΓ©visiono 2 said: "The appearance of the king in the Wolves team shows that the British lied. The British are liars! β
"Why should the British lie? Or why would Ince use such a trick? β
"There is only one reason, that is, the Wolves feel that the promotion situation is not optimistic, so they have to play this method!"
"Our reporter asked the Lyon team doctor and he believes that despite the presence of Wolves, Wang is absolutely unlikely to be in the starting line-up tonight, or even not at all."
"Regardless of whether Wang can appear tonight or not, no matter how he plays, Wolves should apologise to the media because they lied before!" (To be continued......)