Deleguhin's recovery
is progressing smoothly and he has now fully participated in the team's training. Although the anterior cruciate ligament injury is not a complicated injury, the recovery period is as long as nine months, and it is necessary to gradually strengthen the knee strength and other aspects.
Since the training intensity is not high and there is less training on large-scale running, it is necessary to increase his training on large-scale running. But he is getting closer and closer to a comeback, which is very possible (return in November). We plan to let him participate in friendly matches first, which will be an important part of the comeback plan.
The situation of Kodai Takai
He has not yet participated in field training and hopes to return soon. The specific time for his return is not yet certain. He has not yet resumed training. I will update again on Friday to make sure the information is accurate.
Every player in the team is competing for playing time. I am satisfied with his performance in the first few weeks after joining. After all, he has just come directly from Japan to compete. I like to see this situation, everyone is competing with all their strength.
League Cup semi-final format
I have always felt that there should be only one semi-final. There are two reasons. First, for small clubs, if they want to defeat big clubs, it is much easier to win a single game. Only in this way can dark horses truly emerge and avoid old faces always winning the championship - except of course Tottenham.
Secondly, considering the intensive schedule of some teams, we should cancel one semi-final. If there are money issues involved, someone should sort them out. As far as I know this stems from the Premier League paying money to the EFL. So someone has to fix this problem, which should be a very simple thing.
About Newcastle coach Eddie Howe
I admire Eddie Howe very much. His coaching job at Bournemouth is outstanding. I continue to pay attention to his team and tactics, which are simply wonderful. Then he got a more prestigious position - coaching Newcastle United. He turned the team around and got into the Champions League twice and won the League Cup. He completely transformed this club and it was impressive. He was a smart tactician with clear goals and a stable style. I think he did a great job.
About Goals
What is a winner? The one who won the trophy? Or—and I’m not talking about football coaches, but regular people—people who work tirelessly day in and day out and keep going despite setbacks? Is this a winner? But people always equate winners with important trophies and I want to win, we all do, and it's easier to be called a winner if you win trophies - so that's the goal.