Chapter 45: Blackburn

Kazuki's shone appearance was once again reported by the media. 7 goals and 4 assists in just 6 games. Those stats had made Kazuki even more praised. The amount of media praising Kazuki made George worry that Kazuki would become arrogant, even if in fact, Kazuki was a calm person.

He called Kazuki to his office after the daily training.

"What do you need, Coach?" asked Kazuki.

"In the last few games, you have played very well. Next season you will be Southampton's main player. That's why I want you to continue to maintain your performance, don't ever get influenced by news outside. I have met many geniuses who ended up failing because of the news out there," George explained his purpose to call Kazuki to his office.

It would be a lie if Kazuki said he wasn't affected by the news that was spread by media that praised him. However, every day in [Dream Training] mode [Watch] he saw stories of geniuses who failed to shine. Seeing it in [Watch] mode had a different impact than just hearing the news about failed geniuses. By continuing to do that Kazuki was able to remind himself not to pay too much attention to the praise given by the media.

"Calm down coach, I will try to maintain my performance in every match," Kazuki replied.

George Eastgate nodded and said, "Then I'll believe you, you may go."

George was unable to control Kazuki, therefore he could only trust that Kazuki would be able to maintain his performance. Apart from regarding Kazuki himself, there was also another matter about Kazuki.

Transfer.

A few games before, the Southampton board agreed wouldn't sell Kazuki at the end of the season. However, Kazuki's outstanding performance made big clubs, not only English clubs but also other European clubs make bids on Southampton. A large number of offers from other clubs made Southampton officials confused.

One of Southampton's boarders offered a proposal to sell Kazuki if there was an offer of around 30 million euros. George who heard that was angry. The Southampton coach believes Kazuki will continue to score goals, and if Southampton sells Kazuki for around 30 million euros bid then in the summer transfer window Kazuki might move to another team.

The reason is George was sure at the end of the 2011/2012 season, the big clubs would see that 30 million was cheap enough to buy Kazuki with his good performance.

George advised the Southampton chairman, "No matter how much other teams bid Kazuki, don't let Kazuki move before the end of the 2012/2013 season."

George believes that with Kazuki Southampton might be able to compete for the Europa League qualification or win the league cup.

Kazuki's presence made George's ambition rise. If he manages to achieve a good career at Southampton, maybe he can move to a better club.

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Meanwhile, the match week 30 between Southampton vs Blackburn at St Marry's Stadium will start tomorrow.

Attendance at Southampton fans at the Stadium slowly increased after Southampton's positive results series. Southampton fans like Kazuki even though they know that Kazuki will leave Southampton sooner or later. They gave Kazuki the nickname, The Holy Ninja.

The word Holy was taken because the word is close to Southampton's nickname, The Saints. The word Ninja was taken because Kazuki was Japanese, and Kazuki's playing style that took advantage of the gap was similar to the Ninja that suddenly appeared.

At the pre-match press conference, George answered several journalists' questions.

"Overall we are ready to face tomorrow's game. We have the confidence to win tomorrow's game," said George when asked about preparations ahead of the Southampton vs Blackburn match.

"Some of the players who were caught in the case last week will also appear in the starting line-up. I'm sure they can perform optimally despite the absence of the training and Southampton games for a few days. They are professional players, they can adjust themselves well."

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George then added his words when asked about Kazuki, "Kazuki will appear, he's one of our best players lately there's no way I'll make him sit on the bench for no reason."

In this match, Southampton was fully prepared to welcome Blackburn's arrival.

***

"Good evening ladies and gentlemen, welcome to match week 30 of the English Premier League, there is a big match this week between Manchester City and Manchester United, but that match will be broadcast after this match. Here, I, Jim Kaglin will present a match between Southampton vs Blackburn.

Southampton in the last 6 matches has got 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 defeats. An excellent record for a team at the bottom of the table. Meanwhile, Blackburn in the last 6 matches got 0 wins, 2 draws, 4 defeats. If Blackburn loses this match then Wigan Athletic will have the opportunity to overtake Blackburn's position in the Premier League table.

Alright, let's look at Southampton's formation. Southampton uses a 4-4-2 formation which is the formation Southampton use most often.

Goalkeepers: Dean Smith;

Defenders: Freddy, Hilton, Okhalo, Benson;

Midfielders: Hugo, Rudolf, Simone, Kounde;

Front: Kazuki, Denilson.

Meanwhile, Blackburn uses a 3-5-2 formation.

Goalkeepers: Paul Robinson;

Defenders: Martin Olsson, Christopher Samba, Grant Hanley;

Midfielders: Jason Lowe, David Dunn, Steven Nzozi, David jr Hoilett, Mauro Formica;

Strikers: Robin Rochina, Yakubu.

Both teams fielded the formation they used most often, they also fielded their mainstay players. Nothing to discuss further, let's see the first half kick-off between Southampton and Blackburn."

Kazuki and Denilson started the first half kick-off. Southampton fans cheered in the stands, the match they had been waiting for had begun.

Blackburn is a team that is good at playing low blocks. Their 3-5-2 formation changed to a 3-4-3, with both strikers wide for pressing while a midfielder stepped forward to mark midfielder opponents.

Southampton started the game stabile. Against a team like Blackburn, Southampton must play patiently waiting for the right momentum.

In the 8th minute, Southampton tried to attack Blackburn. Southampton midfielder Simone provides a pass to Rudolf. Rudolf keeps the ball from Nzozi chased. He passes the ball to Hugo. Hugo received the ball then passed Formica who was guarding him. Hugo brought the ball forward, Blackburn defender Hanley came in to close Hugo's space. Hugo provides a cross into the middle of the penalty box.

Kazuki and Denilson clash physically with the Blackburn defender for the ball. In the end, it was the Blackburn goalkeeper who got the ball first.

Southampton attack stopped. Blackburn launched a counterattack. Blackburn defender Samba managed to give the ball to David Dunn, Simone did a body charge on David Dunn. David Dunn almost fell, but he still managed to pass the ball to right midfielder Jason Lowe. Lowe had just received a clean tackle from Kounde.. The ball threw to the outside of the field.

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