The Europa League draw was scheduled for Thursday, but the media frenzy surrounding the Four Horsemen had reached fever pitch by Monday morning. Every major European newspaper seemed to have a different theory about their future, and the transfer speculation had evolved from simple rumors into elaborate conspiracy theories.
System Alert: Media Saturation Point Reached
Psychological Impact Assessment: Moderate Risk
Recommended Strategy: Information Blackout
Performance Protection: Priority Alpha
The system's warnings were becoming more frequent and urgent. The media attention was approaching levels that could genuinely impact performance, and countermeasures were needed immediately.
"Have you seen this?" Malik asked, bursting into the changing room with his phone in hand. "According to The Mirror, Barcelona have already agreed personal terms with all four of us. Apparently, we're moving to Spain next week."
