After Days of Hard Work, Back to Square One

"I don't think anyone could have predicted that Burnley would cause Newcastle so much trouble in this match."

"The game has reached the eightieth minute, and the score is still nil-nil."

"If Newcastle can only come away with a draw, they will fall two points behind the leading pack."

"Newcastle's players have performed poorly under immense pressure."

"Boyle and Reece have contributed almost nothing in this match. Boyle has repeatedly lost his position and hesitated when passing, squandering two golden opportunities, while Reece's careless shots have wasted far too many attacks."

"Deyas nearly gifted the opposition an own goal at the end of the first half. If Amerucci hadn't risked crashing into the post, Burnley would already be ahead."

"Fortunately, Amerucci wasn't injured. Newcastle only have one reliable goalkeeper, and his irreplaceability is second only to Lu Yang's on this team."

"Burnley's players are tall and powerful. Even Mandzukovic has struggled to stand out amid this forest of muscle today. I wonder if Newcastle will bring on Lucatu to give it a try."

"Here it comes, here it comes—just as expected! Newcastle have put up the substitution board. There are three players waiting on the touchline. Are they planning to make all three changes at once?"

"Lucatu replaces Chiesa, Beckham replaces Reece, and Mathias replaces Boyle. This is... three at the back!"

"That makes Lucatu and Mandzukovic a strike partnership up front. Bridge, Sober, and Beckham occupy the middle. Lu Yang and Tavares form the double pivot—a 3-2-3-2 formation!"

"Long balls and crosses! Newcastle have abandoned their usual tactics and started playing English football."

"I have to say, Newcastle's two fullbacks have been rather poor today."

On the pitch, Mathias took advantage of the substitutions to relay some of Flick's instructions to everyone.

The reason Mathias, a versatile utility player,