CHAPTER 18: BENCHED
That day, West Ham players are training as usual. There are always a sign for Danny and Haller to fight in the training. So, all players are giving full attention to them. That weekend, they will face Manchester United at away.
"Okay, boys. That's all for today. I'll see you tomorrow", said Pellegrini after they done cooling down.
"Yes, sir", replied all players. Then, they dismissed.
"Want to have dinner together, Danny?" asked Fornals.
"Well, who else with us?" asked Danny in returned.
"Just you, me and our captain", said Fornals.
"Sure thing. Let's go then", said Danny. Then, Fornals and Danny walked out from the locker room where Noble already waiting for them. Then, all 3 of them walked to the nearest diner.
"So, mate. How's thing with Courtney?" asked Noble.
"Good as usual", said Danny.
"Did she knew what happen between you and Haller?" asked Fornals.
"Even the whole national players knew it. Why don't she", said Danny.
"But to be honest, I didn't expect him to be like that", said Noble.
"None of us ever did", said Fornals.
"To be honest, captain. I don't think that things will work out just like last season if he's in our team", said Danny.
"Well, there's nothing we can do about it. Pellegrini is the boss, so, he's the one that need to decide", said Noble.
"That's true. It's not that we have any power to do anything after all", said Fornals.
"That's right", said Danny. Then, they finished their meals before walked back home.
Later at home;
Danny just watches TV with Isla. Isla had decided to move in with Danny.
"You're okay, honey? You're so quiet" asked Isla.
"Well, I'm fine", replied Danny.
"Something in your mind? You can tell me", said Isla.
"Well, I was thinking about the team. I don't know if things will work out between me and Haller", said Danny.
"Of course it will. You both are professional right? So, act like one", said Isla.
"I always act like one. But not him. He's an arsehole", said Danny.
"I know but you can't continue to beat him up like you did before, right?" asked Isla.
"Yes. But to be honest, I don't see any ways for me to work together with him", said Danny. Isla holded Danny's hand.
"Don't worry. Things will work out. Just bear with it for now", said Isla. Danny just nodded.
Few days later;
West Ham players arrived at Old Trafford for the Premier League action against Manchester United After changed into their training kits, all players make their way to the pitch for warming up session.
"It's always been great everytime I came here", said Danny.
"Of course it is. It wasn't been called a Theatre of Dream for nothing", said Noble.
"That's true. That's why every young fans want to play with The Red Devil when they grow up", said Danny.
"That's true. But still, The Hammers are not bad, right?" asked Rice.
"Yes. We had beat them many times too", said Danny. The rest chuckled. Then, after done warming up, all players returned to the dressing room and changed into their away kits. Later, Pellegrini came in.
"Okay, boys. This is your line-up for today. Fabianski (GK), Masuaku, Ogbonna, Diop, Frederick (DF) Noble, Fornals, Rice, Felipe Anderson, Yarmolenko (MF) Haller (FW). Now, go and give us a 3rd point", said Pellegrini.
"Seems we both will be benched again", said Ajeti.
"Yes, mate. It had been 5 matches in a row for me now. It seems our manager choose the overprice striker over us", said Danny.
"Well, just have faith with our teammates, okay", said Zabaleta. Later, the starting line up players make their way to the pitch. Haller look at Danny with a mocking smile on his face.
Meanwhile in London;
Isla is watching the match Toni, Kay Lee Ray and Tegan Nox.
"Danny was benched against Manchester United? Is Pellegrini sure that's a right decision?" asked Toni.
"No idea. But to be honest, Haller is not good for Premier League", said Kay Lee.
"I wonder how Danny feels right now", said Isla.
Priiiitttt
The match begins with Manchester United kicks off the match.
15 minutes of the match;
Fornals with the ball. He then passed the ball to Anderson. Anderson then runs with the ball at the left flank before crossed the ball to middle when he nearly reaches the goal line. Haller jumped high and heads the ball towards the goal but it's too weak as de Gea managed to catch the ball easily.
30th minutes of the match;
Ball with Rice. He then passed the ball to Noble. Noble then dribbled in with the ball before passed it to Haller. Haller then runs with the ball until he reaches the penalty box before shoots the ball but the ball went too high and went out of the play.
40th minutes of the match;
Matić with the ball. He then passing the ball to Juan Mata. Mata runs with the ball before passed it to Rashford. Rashford then shoots the ball. Fabianski tried to save it but failed as the ball make it through the net for The Red Devil to lead the match with 1-0
Half time;
All players are resting in the dressing room. Later, Pellegrini came in.
"Seriously. A weak play all of you especially the midfielder. Why don't you play properly and passed the ball nicely to our striker?" asked Pellegrini.
"What? We're already pass it nicely. He's the one that had a weak finishing move", said Yarmolenko.
"That's true", said Felipe Anderson.
"I have a weak finishing move? So, now you gang up on me, huh. You must be the one that lead it, right Quinn?" asked Haller.
"What the fuck? I had nothing to do in this shit. Besides, all of this happen because of you failed to score in a 1-on-1 situation. It had nothing to do with me", said Danny.
"Enough of it. Haller, I'm expected something better than you. We're signed you for £45 Million after all", said Pellegrini.
"You heard that, Quinn. £45 Million. I'm not a free transfer like you", said Haller.
"Yeah, but I already scored 7 goals in just 2 league game this season. What about you?" asked Danny.
"You", said Haller.
"Enough of it", said Pellegrini.
Later in the 2nd half;
West Ham kicks off the 2nd half.
47 minutes of the match;
The ball is with Rice. Rice passed it to Noble. Noble then runs with the ball before passed it through to Haller. Haller then shoots the ball but the ball hits the top post before went out play.
50th minutes of the match;
West Ham was awarded a corner kick. Noble then kicks the ball to middle. Haller hits the ball with a header but de Gea managed to save it.
60th minutes of the match;
McTominay with the ball. He then passed the ball to Pereira. Pereira then runs with the ball at the right flank before crossed the ball into penalty box but Fabianski managed to catch the ball.
70th minutes of the match;
Pellegrini takes out Yarmolenko and replaced it with Danny. That moment, West Ham was awarded a free kick 23 metres from the goal. Noble gave a signal for Danny to take it. After the referee blew his whistle, Danny runs towards the ball before kicked it with a curve shot. De Gea tried to catch it but he's a bit late as the ball enters the net to give West Ham the equaliser.
"Damn. 8 goals in 3 games. He wants to retain his title as the league's top scorer, huh", said Lanzini.
"Of course he is. All strikers in the world want to be the top scorer", said Ajeti.
77th minutes of the match;
Fornals with the ball. He then runs with it before passing it to Danny. Danny then runs with the ball before send it through to Haller. Haller then shoots the ball but his shot is weak causing de Gea managed to catch it easily.
85th minutes of the match;
Fornals with the ball. He then dribbled it through some opponent's players before passed it Danny. Danny then runs with the ball until he reaches the penalty box before shoots the ball passed through de Gea for West Ham's 2nd goal.
88th minutes of the match;
West Ham was awarded another corner kick. After the referee blew his whistle, Noble crossed the ball to the middle. Danny jumped high to head the ball but Haller pushed him away before he himself heads the ball but the ball went out instead of go into net.
"I saw what he did, mate. No wonder you hated him so much", said Manchester United's captain and fellow England's national player, Harry Maguire.
"That's true. No offence, mate but I'm going to punch him after the match is over here in your home ground of Old Trafford", said Danny.
"Calm down, mate", said Fornals.
90+1 minutes of the match;
Fornals with the ball. He quickly passed it to Danny. Danny then dribbled pass through the Red Devil's defensive players until he reaches de Gea. He then shoots the ball low passing through between de Gea's legs and the ball managed to enter the net for West Ham's 3rd goal. Then, the referee blew his whistle for the full time.
Later at the dressing room;
All players just enter the dressing room when suddenly;
"Hey, Haller", Haller turned around before received a punch straight to his face. He fell down.
"You want to fight, cunt. I'll give it to you", said Danny. All players there separated them.
"Mate, calm down", said Rice.
"How can I calmed down. He pushed me down for 2 consecutive times", said Danny.
"Haller, what the fuck are you doing, huh?" asked Noble.
"I just want to score the goal", said Haller defending himself.
"By pushing down your teammates? Maybe a punch is not enough. I shall add more in it", said Danny.
"Enough", said Pellegrini that just came in.
"Seriously, Quinn. What on earth are you doing? Punch your teammate again? Control your temper, young man", said Pellegrini.
"He pushed me down first", said Danny.
"So, what? That's not a reason for you to punch him. Let me remind you, he worth £45 Million. For this foolish act of yours, you will only be able to play at the 15th match against Millwall if I feel like want to put you of course", said Pellegrini.
"What? You can't do that", said Danny.
"Oh, I can. Be grateful that I'm not firing you". said Pellegrini. Danny just shook his head.
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