The Legendary Chairman Novel - Chapter 304

304 Crespo’s Sudden Explosion
It was clear that Zhong Cheng had not lured Sun Jihai away from Pierce.

Not only was Mr. Pierce a very honest and honest person, but he was also a very principled person. It was undoubtedly a fantasy for Zhong Cheng to try to set a trap for Pierce.

However, with Pierce’s appearance, Zhong Cheng felt much better in his heart.

It was indeed a good thing to be able to get to know a few very good friends through this matter. Of course, this was just Zhong Cheng enjoying himself.

Recently, there had been a lot of negative news about Zhong Cheng. Gary Arnold Hisith, this damn fellow, had turned over the old scores and dug out all the previous news, lashing out at Zhong Cheng fiercely.

Anyway, at this time, Zhong Cheng was being attacked crazily.

Zhong Cheng was very angry. He didn’t feel annoyed at all. He firmly remembered the name Gary Arnold Hisith in his heart and was prepared to give this damned fellow a berserk blow.

Zhong Cheng does not have the mood to think about these things. He is now thinking about the game in the middle of the week, when Leeds United will usher in the first round of the UEFA Cup group stage this season.

Leeds United will play Herenfen at home. This game is still very important for Leeds United. Whether they can open the door will depend on this move.

Helenfen was a team from Liga, so he was still very strong, so Zhong Cheng naturally wouldn’t let down his guard.

Wasn’t there a lot of English fans and journalists looking down on Zhong Cheng and their Leeds United team at this time? Zhong Cheng is going to lead Leeds United to the top 32, 16, or even farther in the UEFA Cup. Let’s see this trash!

Most importantly, let Gary Arnold Hisith, Allardyce, and the others have a look. Their Leeds Alliance is definitely not something you scum can casually smear.

Aren’t you daddy Zhong Cheng? Didn’t you say that I’m weak?

This daddy is leading Leeds United to the next level to see if this daddy, Zhong Cheng, is powerful or the kings in your hearts, Allardyce and McClaren, are powerful. Watch, Leeds United are definitely going further than Bolton and Middlesbrough!

Zhong Cheng and Leeds’ hearts were filled with energy. They all wanted to fight for breath, to make those who questioned them shut their mouths and give them a loud slap in the face!

Zhong Cheng had repeatedly reminded the Leeds United players before the match that they had to use all their strength in this match. They had to win the match, they had to!

The Leeds United players were all ready, their hearts filled with energy.

In this match, Zhong Cheng had arranged a 4-2-3-1 formation. The starting lineup was as follows:

Goalkeeper: Minolet

Fourth Guards “Left to Right”: Evra, Vermaelen, Pique and Gary Kelly

Double waist: Alexander Song, Nigel Dejon

Three avant-garde “from left to right”: Ribery, Gourcuff and Milner

Single forward: Crespo

Yes, Zhong Cheng did some rotation in this match. The young Minolai got the chance to start and Crespo was in the vanguard. And there are a lot of players who didn’t play in the last round, even though they are the main players of Leeds United, because of the national team’s game day, they rested in the last round.

Therefore, this lineup could still be considered the starting lineup of Leeds United.

Leeds United started almost all of their lineup, which was good news for Leeds United, who were able to face Helenfen from Ligue 1 at their best.

The game took place at Leeds United’s home Aylan Road Stadium, where Leeds United fans gathered, putting a lot of pressure on Helenfen.

But right after the game started, Helenfen’s team was on the opposite side, launching a ferocious attack.

Helenfen is also a typical Dutch team, their team’s tactics are also full attack, attack strong defense weak. This kind of team was actually very suitable for Leeds United, and Leeds United’s defensive counterattack was just in time to come in handy.

Helenfen’s attacking prowess was still very strong, especially their two wingers, who had caused a lot of trouble for Leeds United from the start of the game.

Seeing the match going on like this, the reporters in the press gallery all scoffed and lashed out at Zhong Cheng. Even trash like you dared to claim to be the number one young general in England? This was simply embarrassing!

Helenfen’s attack was getting fiercer and fiercer, but Zhong Cheng was not in a hurry.

The media reporters on the scene snorted coldly, “You just pretend, humph, wait for embarrassment, the team will be eliminated!”

At this moment, Leeds United suddenly launched a quick counterattack, and Ribery on the wing showed the Dutchman how powerful the French winger was. Ribery’s speed was very fast, and his technique was very good. He was very nimble. Continuous breakthroughs directly disrupted Helenfen’s weak defensive line.

Ribery’s highly concealed backward straight shot pierced through Helenfen’s defensive line and the ball rolled under Crespo’s feet.

Crespo stood in place and stuck the defender behind him. Then he swung his leg and shot, sweeping the football into Helenfen’s goal.

Leeds United took the lead in the nineteenth minute of the first half!

The Leeds United players celebrated excitedly. Instead, they came to the front of the media reporters and gave them a hard slap on the face. The reporters’ faces were extremely ugly.

Zhong Cheng clenched his fists easily. This match shouldn’t be a big problem.

After conceding the ball, Helenfen stepped up their offense. Their formation was pushing forward, and the gap in their defence was even bigger. After the first half of the game, Leeds United had a 2-0 lead.

It was still Crespo who expanded the score. Crespo’s low shot from the front of the restricted area broke through the opponent’s goal. It could be seen from this that Crespo was in good condition. Huntelaar, who was on the bench, frowned slightly when he saw this.

Huntelaar felt a lot of pressure. Crespo was a famous super front.

Currently, Crespo was in good condition, and he had wasted too many chances before. Could he still maintain his main position?

Very quickly, the second half of the match began, and Huntelaar was still sitting on the bench.

Huntelaar was even more worried. Not long after the second half of the game began, Leeds United’s Crespo received a cross from Winger Gourcuff in the penalty area, heading straight into the goal and scored a hat-trick.

Leeds United really did a good job in this game. Helenfen really didn’t have many chances. However, not long after Leeds United scored their third goal, Helenfen seized the opportunity to smash the ball into Leeds United’s goal in a corner kick.

One to three, Helenfen pulled back a goal.

Helenfen stepped up their offense. He also wanted to win and take three points. After all, this was a one-leg game. Helenfen did not want to miss the chance.

Helenfen is continuing to step up the offense, they are seeing hope.

Unfortunately, in the thirty-third minute of the second half of the game, Crespo had directly shot Gourcuff’s straight shot in the forbidden area. Crespo was delighted!

Huntelaar on the bench trembled when he saw the ball!

Crespo’s condition was really good. Huntelaar was inevitably worried. Huntelaar, who was sitting on the bench, couldn’t help but turn his head to look at Zhong Cheng, who was standing at the side of the field.

At this moment, Zhong Cheng’s eyes were fixated on the field as he clapped his hands and applauded.

To tell the truth, Zhong Cheng felt a little conflicted in his heart. Crespo’s condition was very good. Huntelaar is a young player he is optimistic about. He is also a player for Leeds United, the cornerstone of their future. He’s in pretty good shape now.

Who was the starting line-up?

Most importantly, Crespo is a loan player who will leave Leeds United next year. Moreover, Crespo was also old, and the future definitely belonged to Huntelaar.

Therefore, Zhong Cheng’s heart was extremely conflicted.

While Zhong Cheng was in a tangle, the score on the court changed again. Helenfen’s midfielder scored a world wave 35 meters away from the goal, changing the score.

Minolet’s ball was pounced on, but it was too powerful for Minolet to save.

Leeds United beat visiting Helenfen 4-2 at home.

Zhong Cheng was satisfied with the result, but there were still some problems with the Leeds defence in the second half, which had to be solved.

Media reporters must be uncomfortable seeing this result, which made Leeds United and Zhong Cheng proud again.

The first round was over. Zhong Cheng’s Leeds United were temporarily ranked first in the group. They scored three points and were ranked first in the net. The second was Marseille, who beat CSKA Moscow 2-1 away. Ranked third was Sofia Levski in the air because their goal was zero while the other teams were defeated.

The UEFA Cup group has been cleared, Zhong Cheng is very happy.

At the press conference after the match, Zhong Cheng immediately said: “We showed our characteristics and strength in this match. Helenfen’s strength is very good. But our Leeds United performed even better. Of course, Crespo’s performance was really amazing. He is the king of today!”

“Mr. Zhong Cheng, Mr. Crespo is in such good condition. Will you let Huntelaar continue to start in the league?” Asked the reporters who watched the show.

Zhong Cheng knew that the reporters would ask this question. He didn’t change his expression and said, “It’s hard to say. In my team, whoever is in good condition will start. They know all of this. Look at Crespo’s better condition today. He appeared on the starting line-up and will continue to do so in the future.”

The reporters obviously didn’t believe Zhong Cheng’s words. This guy was completely messing around.

Zhong Chengshi continued: “Both of them are excellent strikers and can score goals. They have their own characteristics and I will arrange their matches as appropriate. Of course, I hope that both of them can continue their good form. This will be a good thing for us at Leeds.”

At this time, another reporter asked, “You will be playing against Leeds United this weekend. What are your expectations for this match?”

After pondering for a moment, Zhong Cheng said, “For this league, I naturally hope to win. Every victory is very important to Leeds United. Of course, Liverpool are also very strong, but that can’t stop us from winning!”

Zhong Cheng said: “Against Liverpool, we will do our best!”