273 In the Second Half, We’re Going to Change the Formation

He shot sideways in the air!

The announcers on the scene suddenly turned into commentators, roaring with incomparable excitement, startling the fans on both sides of the scene.

With a bang, Yannis Ziku hit the football hard.

The football flew out like lightning towards Leeds United’s goal!

The ball was really too fast, so fast that Zhong Zheng couldn’t react immediately. Then, the football flew over his head, jumped over the beam, and flew out of the bottom line.

Aiya!

The fans at Dinamo Bucharest felt a wave of regret. What a pity, what a good opportunity. Yannis Ziku, this is simply a single-blade ball, what a pity!

However, Yannis Ziku’s shooting was too difficult. Being able to shoot like this was already very good. The ball was actually just a little bit short!

Zhong Zheng was shocked. This ball was too dangerous.

Zhong Cheng also exhaled. It was too dangerous. Looks like this Dinamo Bucharest team is really a bit skilled. These two strikers also have some strength.

Zhong Chengshi immediately reached out and signaled the Leeds United players to calm down. Don’t panic, don’t mess around!

The players of Leeds United saw Zhong Cheng’s actions. They calmed down their emotions one after another and then seriously threw themselves into the following matches.

Zhong Cheng couldn’t help but turn his head to look at Rednick. This was a manager who knew how to make use of the weather and geography. This match was very suspenseful for Leeds United.

The Leeds United counterattack was a very good opportunity.

But in the front court, Berry quickly attacked and chased after the football. His foot slipped and he fell to the ground. The football flew out of the bottom line.

Aiya!

The Leeds United fans who had come from afar were all covering their foreheads, their moods extremely unhappy. This damned arena!

Zhong Cheng was also very helpless. The later this match went, the harder it would be for Leeds United. Because playing on the ground like this, the fitness of the Leeds United players was consumed faster than usual. Even though the fitness of the Leeds United team was very good, it was still very troublesome in this match.

Zhong Cheng frowned. This match was very difficult.

At this moment, Zhong Cheng was considering whether he should just defend a draw in this match. Returning to his home court, Leeds United could easily finish off Dinamo Bucharest. If we lose this match, then the second leg won’t be easy.

At this moment, the referee blew the whistle at the end of the first half of the match.

After the first half of the game, Leeds United drew 1-1 with Dinamo Bucharest. This result was acceptable.

Zhong Cheng immediately turned around and walked back to the dressing room.

This time, Zhong Cheng had to think about how to play this match in the second half.

The conditions on the pitch were much worse than they were at the beginning. Playing in this kind of pitch was a big test for Leeds United. Zhong Cheng had to make some changes. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be easy for him to go on the road.

Returning to the dressing room, Zhong Cheng frowned and sat there quietly.

Rogers, DiMatteo, Ortega and the others also came to Zhong Cheng’s side. They could tell that the match was much more difficult than they had imagined.

At this time, they did not disturb Zhong Cheng, but sat there quietly.

When the Leeds United players came in, Rogers immediately extended his hand to greet the Leeds United players to sit down.

The performances of the Leeds United players were also very, very different. Normally, they were relaxed, and sometimes they were talking and laughing. Their expressions were heavy today, even accompanied by heavy breathing, which only meant that the Leeds United players were tired.

Ortega furrowed his brows. Since he had received fitness training from Leeds United, Leeds United players had rarely seen such a situation. Half the match was so tiring. The physical exhaustion of this match had exceeded his expectations.

Looks like the venue and the weather for this match are really terrible.

Ortega looked at Zhong Cheng worriedly. He knew that Zhong Cheng’s defensive tactics were based on high physical fitness requirements. If the Leeds United players were in this state, the second half of the game would be very difficult.

Ortega stared at Zhong Cheng. He wanted to see what kind of adjustment Zhong Cheng would make.

The atmosphere in the locker room of Leeds United was extremely depressing. It was as if they had already lost the game. The players of Leeds United were either wiping their sweat with towels or gasping for breath and resting …

After a while, Zhong Cheng stood up. His eyes were fixed on the players of Leeds United.

Zhong Cheng said: “This game is more difficult than we expected, especially the poor field conditions, which made us exhaust too much physical strength, but also affect the speed and quality of our counter-attack, this is a very bad away game.”

The Leeds United players all nodded their heads.

Zhong Cheng said, “In this way, we changed the formation in the second half. Our goal has changed. Our primary goal is to maintain this one-to-one draw. With this draw in mind, we have a chance to counterattack. Let’s go out again. Don’t take any risks, because our physical fitness is in trouble.”

The Leeds United players nodded in understanding.

To tell the truth, at this time, no one was angrier than themselves about their current physical condition. Therefore, they very much agreed with Zhong Cheng’s view, and at the same time, they also admired Zhong Cheng very much in their hearts. Zhong Cheng’s eyesight towards the problem was indeed extraordinary, and he was extremely courageous.

At this moment, Zhong Cheng said, “In the second half of the match, Gary changed … Ke … Forget it, change Darren! Our formation has changed to 5-1-3-1!”

Yes, Zhong Cheng chose to change the formation, adding another defensive player to his defence.

In the first half, there were always accidents at Leeds United’s back. At this time, he added a defensive player, so that some accidents can be avoided, but also to strengthen the defensive strength. Under such defenses, Zhong Cheng believed that the Leeds United players would be able to keep the draw.

Darren Bent’s eyes darkened. Sure enough, he was a newcomer!

Hearing Zhong Cheng’s words, the first person he wanted to replace should be Dutch striker Huntelaar. However, he changed his mind and changed his mind.

To tell the truth, Darren Bent was still somewhat unconvinced!

Perhaps you, Huntelaar, were very strong in the Champions League last season, the Champions League champions. However, his condition this season is obviously much better than Huntelaar’s. Huntelaar is completely unable to find his condition, why should he change himself at this time? Not Huntelaar?

And at this time, Leeds United needed a faster striker to counterattack. No matter what, it was him, Darren Bent!

Darren Bent couldn’t figure it out, but he agreed with Zhong Cheng’s substitution.

The rest of the Leeds United team also looked up at Darren Bent. They also thought that Darren Bent, who should have stayed on the field, had a problem with Huntelaar’s condition this season!

Only Huntelaar clenched his fists, and he could feel the attitude of his teammates.

Of course, Huntelaar didn’t blame his teammates. There has been a real problem with his form this season and his teammates are all looking for something in the interest of the team.

However, Huntelaar himself would not give up, much less admit defeat!

He, Huntelaar, has to stay on the pitch, he has to break this damn goal drought, he has to prove to everyone that he is still that Huntelaar!

Huntelaar was unyielding at this moment. There was no sign of Huntelaar giving in to each other. Huntelaar knew what his teammates were thinking, but he still wanted to go!

Huntelaar’s eyes were firm, and he ignored the gazes of the people around him. His heart was as firm as iron!

Zhong Cheng also glanced at Huntelaar. Seeing Huntelaar acting like this, Zhong Cheng nodded his head obscurely. As a vanguard, he needed this kind of courage. No matter when, there must be an imposing aura that is invincible and impossible without me. Only such a person can become a sharp saber!

Zhong Cheng also looked at Darren Bent. Zhong Cheng was very optimistic about Darren Bent. However, at this time, Zhong Cheng still chose Huntelaar. Zhong Cheng also knew that Darren Bent might be a little unhappy, but he did not give any explanation.

Zhong Cheng said directly, “In the second half of the match, our main task is to defend. You must defend yourself. As for the counter-attack, if there is a chance, we will go. If there is no chance, we will rashly advance. Do you understand?”

The Leeds United players nodded and shouted, “Got it, boss!”

Zhong Cheng said, “In this match, our stamina was consumed very quickly, so in the second half of the match, we should try our best to preserve our stamina and not let our opponents lead us by the nose. Do you understand?”

The Leeds United players nodded in agreement.

Zhong Cheng said carefully, “Gerrard is in the middle of the defence, and Gary and Thomas are on both sides. Do you understand?”

Yes, Zhong Cheng put out a combination of three centre-backs and two full-backs in the backcourt. This was to prevent Evra from slipping in the first half and the number of defenders in the line was small.

With a five-man defense, the Dinamo attack in Bucharest was not as sharp.

Zhong Cheng said: “It will be a very difficult match. I hope you can perform well in the second half so that we can have a chance to finish them off in the second leg.”

The Leeds United players nodded fanatically, claiming they understood.

Saying this, Zhong Cheng had nothing to say. He nodded and waved his hand, signaling for the Leeds United players to hurry up and play the second half.

The Leeds United players stood up and walked out of the dressing room with their heads held high.

Zhong Cheng walked out of the dressing room. When he arrived at the stadium, he was stunned. Because the snowflakes in the sky became heavier, the situation on the ground became even worse. Zhong Cheng had an ominous premonition in his heart.