Even though Tang En did not spell it out, the media, the fans, and even the players themselves knew that he had given up on this match. The only reason that he didn't spell it out was because no manager would say to his players right before a match, "Lads, I've given up on today's match. You guys just do as you see fit." On the contrary, he hoped that those players chosen for today's match would know that, as long as they performed well, there would be more chances for them to play in the future. This would be a match for them to fight for their own benefit.
So, the players who rarely played, along with those who had just entered the team, were about to step into the spotlight.
