Chapter 703: Change the way of kicking and living
"...I know it's not easy. After all, you started out as an attacking midfielder. But it turns out that this road won't work. Some outside media think that frequent loan spells have worn away your aura, but I think that you played well during those loan spells." Not everything is gained from the experience, because those experiences of playing on loan to teams with different styles allow you to adapt to different tactics. Technical style, but also your hard work and tenacity are the qualities that I value most in being a great defensive midfielder. So, think about it, Jay, from where you play as a holding midfielder. , becoming a defensive midfielder, I think that is very beneficial to your future career.”
Jay Adams thought back to what head coach Tony Clark said to him.
He remembered that he was completely shocked by the head coach's words, so much so that he didn't know how to answer the head coach. He could only say: "I have to think about it..."
Fortunately, head coach Clark did not press too hard, but said that he should really think about it. Anyway, the specific position to play will have to wait until the physical training phase is over. Now he still has time to think about it clearly.
But until now, Adams doesn't know what to think about.
As a player who has been an organizing midfielder since his debut, Jay Adams has been trained since he was a child to be an organizing midfielder. He never thought of becoming a defensive midfielder.
The two are completely different.
Based on the training he has received, he does not think he can play a good defensive midfielder.
He didn't understand what Tony Clark meant by saying that to him at first.
He thought he came to Leeds City to serve as a substitute for Peter Williams. He has also decided to accept his fate as a substitute for a player six years younger than him.
Now I know that he is not actually here to play as a substitute.
Logically speaking, he should be happy not to be a substitute, but the current situation makes him not sure whether he should be happy or not.
Depending on what the head coach wants, he can actually accept this arrangement, or he can reject it. He just wants to play the position he is best at. The team will not force him to accept the arrangement.
If you don’t accept this arrangement...
Adams figured he wouldn't stand a chance on this team.
Perhaps after one season, Leeds City will find a way to get rid of him, either on loan or direct transfer.
To be honest, he was tired of this wandering, gypsy-like life.
In the ten years since he started playing in the first team at London Bridge, and including Leeds City, he has played for a total of seven teams. If you include the more than a year he missed due to injury, he almost changes places every year.
Some people say that this kind of wandering without knowing where to stop next is a kind of romance and a surprise in life.
But Adams didn't want such romance and surprise at all.
But if he accepts the coach's advice, it will mean his complete failure - he will never be able to stand out and succeed in the organizational midfielder position where everyone had high hopes for him.
It means that the efforts he and London Bridge have made in the past ten years are meaningless. They have done nothing in vain for ten years.
This also made him unacceptable...
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"Tony, do you think Adams will accept your suggestion?" Assistant coach Sam Landill is very concerned about the trends of the team's new players.
Because the team's lineup has undergone a major overhaul this season, the club has sold many players and introduced many new players.
If these new players and the team are not integrated well enough, it will cause the team's performance to be unstable, which may ultimately lead to the direct failure of Tony Clark's ambitious plan.
In addition to Ismail Kamara, Jay Adams is also an important part of Clark's plan.
"I don't know, Sam. Fortunately, we still have Vieira. If Adams really doesn't want to, there is no other way but to let Vieira continue to play the main role." Clark spread his hands.
"Well...it is really difficult for Adams to make this decision. After all, everyone...including himself thinks that he should be an organizing midfielder, and his physical condition is not very good. He plays defense. As for the midfielder... he's a little thinner," Randhir nodded.
"But on the other hand, he has experience in organizing midfielders, so he knows very well how a team should play if it wants to organize an offense. This allows him to be more targeted and predictable when defending." Clark said, "Physically, although he is not as strong as Vieira, his running ability is better, his physical fitness is good, and his willpower is tenacious. It is also an indispensable ability for an excellent defensive midfielder."
"You have a point, Tony, but he still has to be willing to do it."
"Of course, if he doesn't want to, then let Vieira continue to play. But... I still hope that he can transform into a defensive midfielder. I think he has huge potential in this area. It can also improve our midfield and backfield The defensive intensity..."
As head coach Tony Clark is also a little helpless.
Although he knows that some things are good for the players themselves, if the players themselves are unwilling to accept it, there is nothing he can do. He is not yet a world-famous coach, and he cannot have the effect of making players obey orders just by saying a word of his own.
Adams may be doubting his own words, doubting his ability and experience, and worrying that he is deceiving him and talking nonsense...
There's nothing we can do about it. Tony Clark's career was not well-known, and he had no outstanding results after becoming a coach. Leading Leeds City to avoid relegation in the Premier League last season was his most glorious experience.
It is indeed difficult to make Jay Adams, a player who has experienced ups and downs with such empty talk, believe what he says.
In a sense, Adams is already an old man, so naturally he is not as easy to fool as young people.
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Jay Adams met Ben Grist on the team.
He was delighted because he and Grist had both played at the Hudders - they were teammates at the Hudders when he was loaned out for a season by London Bridge three seasons ago.
Hudes was still in the Championship at the time and had not been promoted to the Premier League.
Grist is also Hudes' main center back.
"I'm so happy to see you, Jay." Grist also looked very happy, "I didn't expect that we could meet again in Leeds City."
"Yes, Ben. Although Hudes has been relegated, you are still a Premier League player. This is something worth celebrating."
Grist smiled honestly: "But to be honest, Jay, I don't know why I can still stay in the Premier League. You know, Hudes' performance last season... we conceded the most goals in the entire league. As a member of the team’s defense, I don’t think I have the qualifications to be interested in Leeds City.”
He did not get carried away because he avoided relegation with Hudes.
"You were not the main player in Hudes last season, so the team conceding so many goals has nothing to do with you." Adams encouraged him. "You arrived at the team before me, how do you feel?"
He wanted to get some information from his acquaintance Grist to help him make a decision.
Since listening to the coach's words, he has always cared about it. But he couldn't make a decision in his heart. He wanted to see more and listen more before making a decision. Anyway, the head coach said there was no rush.
"Feelings? I don't feel anything. I have been training alone during this period. The boss has developed a special training plan for me..." Grist said.
"What's the plan?"
"He asked me to lose weight first."
Adams raised his head slightly and looked at Grist. He was very strong.
He believes that this is Grist's capital as a central defender. With such a strong body, he is not easy to mess with at first glance, and his frontal defensive ability is extremely good.
Regarding this, he saw this when he played in Hudes.
In the English Championship, many forwards are miserable when facing Grist. The first spot in the penalty area is always grabbed by Grist. Someone hit Grist hard, as if he hit a stone wall. Grist didn't move at all, but the person who hit him fell to the ground under the reaction force.
"Why lose weight?" Adams thought of Clark's advice to him. He felt that this coach always seemed to like to do the opposite...
"The boss said I was too heavy, as if I was always playing with a ten kilogram lead weight on my back. This not only restricted my performance, but also increased the burden on my knees and ankles. So he wanted me to play in the league Before you start, lose ten kilograms of weight. ”
"Ten kilograms..." Adams was stunned, and then his eyes fell on Grist's right knee. There was a long scar there, like a centipede lying on the knee, which was shocking.
Jay Adams thought about it. Not only did he suffer serious injuries, but the former Hoods teammate in front of him also suffered very serious injuries.
During the season when he was loaned to Hudes, Grist was the team's main central defender. However, at the end of the season, he was tackled to the ground by an opponent during the game, causing a rupture of his anterior cruciate ligament. Missed the entire next season when the team would reach the Premier League.
After returning from injury, he completely lost his main position in the team and became a substitute.
Noticing Adams's gaze, Greste himself lowered his head and stared at his right knee: "The boss also said that my body before the injury was strong enough to bear my weight. But after the injury, it won't be able to. The strength of the knee will become weaker. If I If you don’t lose weight, your knees may get injured repeatedly. ...I think he is right, people need to make some changes. Being strong used to be my label, but now it has become a burden to me. So since I came here, I have strictly followed the coach in terms of diet and training. The plan arranged by the team for me..."
Having said this, he raised his head again and smiled at Adams: "I have successfully lost two kilograms of weight. I don't know if it is an illusion, but I feel that my body is indeed lighter..."
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Seeing Grist's honest smile, Adams smiled and shook his head: "It's only two kilograms, how can there be such an obvious change. But the boss is right. If you can successfully lose ten kilograms, it will really help you a lot. .”
Hearing the talented player Adams say this, the smile on Grist's face became even brighter: "That's great! To be honest, I was a little worried about coming to Leeds City at first. I don't know why Leeds City wanted to I, I don’t know what kind of performance I can perform in Leeds City, but now I feel more at ease..."
Adams patted his tight back: "Don't worry, everything will be fine."
Grist nodded and said: "Then why did you come to Leeds City, Jay? Did the boss also promise you something? Can he help you regain the feeling you had before?"
Grist knew about Adams' predicament. When Adams went to play at Hoods, it was to regain his form. As a result, he failed in the end. In the second half of the season, he could hardly even play a game in Hoods.
Hearing Grist's question, Adams was silent for a moment, and then said: "He asked me to switch to defensive midfielder."
"Is he an organizational midfielder?"
"No, defensive midfielder."
Grist's eyes widened: "This..."
Adams patted Grist again, said calmly and with a smile: "I have agreed."
"But Jay, you are obviously more suitable for organizing midfield..."
"What is more suitable for a person who has not made a name for himself in this position for ten years?" Adams shook his head. "You are right, Ben. I decided to change my position, my playing style, and my living style."
Patting Grist again, Adams said goodbye to him and walked to the coach's office.
Grist turned to look at his back, scratching his head in confusion. How could I be right?
(End of chapter)