Celia has a hairline fracture on her ankle after yesterday's friendly against Law and I'm concerned that she might not be able to play for IFG next Sunday. Her doctor said that she'll probably have to be out for 2 weeks entirely. I think that bone injuries are no joke, and I don't want her to exert herself if she's not fit to play. So I considered getting a replacement. The only problem is that it's difficult to find a good replacement in such a short time.
I spoke to Diane and she thinks that we should be fair to her and keep her in since she's been so committed to trainings. I was quite surprised at not having considered this alternative at all. Did I really have to have subs? I have two full lines at the very least. And how can I just replace Celia when she's "no longer useful"? I'm being like all those coaches that I despised back then. Replacing someone who is not good enough just to be able to get a better chance at winning something? How could I forget that?
I'm glad I spoke to Diane and Jaslin and Marc before making my decision. Asking for a wide range of opinions is definitely better than simply making and implementing my own. As a doctor in future, I may have to deal with life-and-death decisions, and I must be able to consider more than just the factual, logical viewpoint. Human beings are who I'm working with and I must remember and respect that.
I then spoke to Celia and she's okay. She promised me that she'll be honest and let me know if she cannot play. I will go ahead with 11 players if need be. And I'll discuss with the rest of the team on Wednesday during training.
Results are not everything are they? The people who work under me and trust me to take care of their welfare are just as important, if not more. I must keep this in mind at all times. Be true to myself.
This comes somehow at an appropriate time as I'm revising MNO. LOL.
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