: A touch of immortality

Author: Ant who loves watching football

: A touch of immortality

September 12, Goodison Park.

After a two-week suspension, the Premier League resumed with Chelsea challenging Everton away.

Now Chelsea is more and more affected by the international match day, because almost all the players are international!

In the current team, only third goalkeeper Amelia and two young forwards Abraham and Mbappe, as well as veteran Terry are not members of the national team.

Although Abraham and Mbappe are not in the national team, they are also in the national youth team, and they also have to play games.

Therefore, if Chelsea were to train during the international break, only Terry would practice shooting against Amelia.

Therefore, in this round of the league, Pan Yi mainly arranged for those players who played two full games of the national team to rest, and let those who only played one and a half games, or those who did not play as substitutes for the national team, to challenge Everton.

However, the continuous running around and fighting still affected the team to some extent, and many players showed signs of fatigue.

The team was greatly affected by this and performed poorly, making Chelsea's offense unable to threaten.

Pan Yi quickly made the first substitution adjustment of the game, replacing Harry Kane with teenager Kylian Mbappe.

Then Cancelo was replaced by Marcos Alonso, hoping to be able to play faster on the court.

But when the game reached the 72nd minute, Everton's head coach Robert Martinez used up three substitutions in just six or seven minutes.

He even took off the team's two forwards and replaced them with a defensive midfielder, Barry, and then replaced them with defender Coleman.

It was obvious that he wanted to keep the tie.

Although it was a home game, facing Chelsea, Martinez obviously felt that just one point was enough.

Judging from the current situation, Chelsea is still in control of the situation, but the players' poor condition makes it difficult to break Everton's goal.

Therefore, Martinez does not expect to steal three points from Chelsea.

Everyone else loses against Chelsea, but he draws, isn't this a sure-win deal?

"The game is about to enter eighty minutes."

"The current score is still zero to zero. Chelsea looks to be in terrible shape in this game."

"Pan Yi's team completely controlled the game, but was unable to organize an effective offensive. We can only say that as a major player in the international football team, Chelsea has indeed been greatly affected and has also encountered challenges."

"Based on the current trend of the game, it looks like this game is really going to be a draw."

Pan Yi always stood on the sidelines, looking at the excited expression of Everton coach Martinez in front of the home team's coaching bench not far away, but remained unmoved.

Can you make a tie if you want?

The game only ends in ten minutes, and I still have an ace in my hand that I haven’t played yet.

Just replace Hazard later and use his ball control and breakthrough to carve out a world in the midfield...

However, plans cannot keep up with changes.

While Pan Yi was still thinking about how to open up the situation after replacing Hazard, on the court, Chelsea forward Lukaku fell to the ground after a physical collision with the opponent's center back Jagierka.

"Hanhan won't be hurt, right?" Pan Yi's heart tightened.

Now Lukaku's fulcrum role in Chelsea's formation is still very important, and his speed and impact will be needed later to cooperate with Hazard's passing.

Teammates and team doctor Wolfat immediately ran over to help him.

This scene made the Everton fans in the stands and Martinez on the sidelines even more excited.

Harry Kane has gone, and now Lukaku is no longer good. How can Chelsea score Everton's goal without their two top strikers?

Martinez's heart blossomed with joy.

In just ten minutes, we can successfully take away a point from Chelsea!

At this time, Pan Yi had already received diagnostic information from team doctor Wolfat on the sidelines.

Lukaku is not seriously injured, but his calf has a slight contusion caused by the collision. For safety reasons, it is recommended not to let him continue to play.

Pan Yi nodded and immediately turned to look at the bench behind him.

There, there is another center, Abraham.

Yes, Pan Yi decided to change his strategy temporarily and instead of playing Hazard, he directly replaced Abraham.

Mainly because Mbappe currently on the court, including Hazard who was originally going to be replaced, cannot play as a fulcrum center.

But now that Everton is fully retreating, a fulcrum in the penalty area where the ball can be played, headed, or shot is particularly important.

So the only option is to go to Abraham.

He has height, weight, and speed. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is a small version of Lukaku.

Moreover, his aggressiveness on the field, work commitment, and teamwork attitude are also very good, so Pan Yi is going to let him play as a pressing forward, putting more pressure on Everton's defense, and he can also play in the middle.

Support teammates to make the fulcrum.

At this time, after Abraham heard the shouts of the head coach Pan Yi, he immediately jumped up from the bench, took off his coat, revealing his strong muscles stretched by the jersey, and walked towards the head coach.

.

"I'm ready, boss." Abraham said seriously.

Pan Yi knows that he has been waiting for the opportunity. He has performed well in several appearances this season, but has not scored a goal so far.

"Can I trust you?" Pan Yi asked, staring at him without blinking.

Abraham nodded solemnly: "Yes, boss, I will do everything for you."

Of course he was grateful to Pan Yi.

At the age of only 17, he was promoted to the first team by Pan Yi and began to truly play for the Champions League champions.

My training level has improved, my ability has also improved, including the contract has been officially converted into a professional contract, and now I can earn a weekly salary of 10,000... It is not an exaggeration to say that I am grateful.

Pan Yi nodded, put one hand on Abraham's shoulder, and pointed around with the other: "Look, everyone here, Everton's players, fans and head coach, all want to draw us. You know why.

?"

"Because they know that it is impossible to win against us." Abraham replied confidently.

"Yes, for them, getting one point is a victory." Pan Yi said with a smile, "But for us, one point is unacceptable. Maybe if it is a draw, this game will still be over.

The headlines will be tomorrow’s meeting.”

Abraham nodded, he had no doubt about it.

Since the start of this season, Chelsea has maintained an unbeatable record, including defeating Arsenal to win the Community Shield, defeating Sevilla to win the European Super Cup, and easily defeating Manchester City to win the Battle of Tianwangshan.

For Everton, who only finished 11th last season and has no major signings this season, if they can really draw with Chelsea, it will definitely be considered an upset.

"But have you ever thought about it?" Pan Yi changed the subject, "If you perform well after coming on the field, or even score a goal to help the team win, then it won't be Evers who will make the headlines tomorrow morning.

Dayton, it’s you, Tammy Abraham.”

Pan Yi's words made Abraham's eyes widen and he suddenly became a little excited.

Since he was favored by Pan Yi and promoted to the first team, his reputation has suddenly become much bigger.

Although he has not yet been called up by the national team due to his limited playing time in the first team, he has jumped to join the U21 national team.

Because everyone knows that Pan Yi never looks away from people.

As long as it is a player that Pan Yi likes, every coach will want to try it, and the coaches of the England national teams at all levels are certainly no exception.

The current head coach of the England U21 national team is the former international "Southgate" Southgate. He has always admired Pan Yi, so he also values ​​Abraham very much and has started him in recent games.

But Abraham also knows that if he wants to go further and get a call from the England national team, he must perform better in the first team.

But, is it easier said than done to have stable playing time at Chelsea?

The competition here is very fierce.

Abraham not only has to face the pressure of "senior" Harry Kane and Premier League golden boot Lukaku, but also competes with young player Mbappe.

And obviously, even Mbappe, who is younger than him, has more playing opportunities than him.

On the one hand, this is because Mbappe is recognized as a more talented player, and on the other hand, it is also related to the characteristics of the players.

Because Abraham is considered a weakened version of Lukaku, basically as long as Lukaku is still on the court, he is unlikely to play;

But Mbappe is the kind of explosive player who is super fast, which can be said to be faster than all the current players at Chelsea.

This has special tactical significance for Pan Yi. Playing Mbappé on many occasions can have immediate results.

Therefore, Abraham needs to seize every opportunity, because every opportunity is rare for him.

And today is an opportunity.

As head coach Pan Yi said, as long as he catches it tonight, he might become famous.

More importantly, his status in Pan Yi's mind will also be improved accordingly, and of course his ranking may be advanced.

As the fourth official raised the substitution card, Abraham came on instead of Lukaku!

After playing, Abraham was very active.

He gave full play to his characteristics in the frontcourt and actively fought, which also drove Chelsea's frontcourt offense and suppressed Everton in the half.

All Everton fans felt Chelsea's last-minute attack and determination to score, and they felt uneasy in their hearts.

Everton's head coach Martinez even kept shouting anxiously on the sidelines, sometimes using foul language.

Obviously in order to draw with Chelsea, he no longer cares about his image at all.

Although Pan Yi still seemed very calm, folding his hands on his chest and watching the game silently, he actually felt a little uneasy in his heart.

After all, Lukaku's fate disrupted his plans.

Can Abraham do it? Can he play the role of Lukaku? Pan Yi is not sure.
To be continued...