Giorluka wanted to show off too much, but it was counterproductive.

After this match, Giorluka was in a bad mood, and his good friend Modric kept comforting him. However, the results weren’t very satisfactory.

However, none of them expected that Zhong Cheng would still let Choluka play in the third warm-up match of the Leeds United team in Belgium, and it was also the starting line-up. This surprised Chorluka, but at the same time, he was very grateful, grateful to Zhong Cheng for giving him such a chance.

In this match, Leeds United had another lineup.

At this time, Ribery, Evra and the others did not come to Belgium and Leeds United to gather, their return time was delayed. They went straight to Germany to meet up with Leeds United, whose next stop was Germany.

There are two warm-up matches at Leeds United in Germany, and after these two warm-up matches. Leeds United are returning home with a few warm-ups at home before the start of the new season.

Zhong Cheng’s starting lineup for this match was as follows:

Goalkeeper: Simon Minolet

Fourth Guards “Left to Right”: Gareth Bale, Cholluka, David Louis and Gary Kelly

Double waist: Mascherano and Albertini

Three avant-garde “Left to Right”: Hulk, Yaya Toure and Joaquin

Single forward: Luca Toni

In these three warm-up matches, Hua Jin had all started. This showed that Zhong Cheng valued Hua Jin and was looking forward to it. Hua Jin had performed well in the first two matches. It seemed that he had merged with the team very quickly. If he were given more time, he would definitely be able to secure a place at the right-back of the main team.

Today, David Louis and Hulk appeared in the lineup. The two of them had temporarily returned to Leeds United. During this period of time, they would first train with Leeds United before returning to Ghent Club and continuing to loan to Ghent Club in the new season.

Zhong Cheng wanted to personally examine the strength and standards of the two of them and see how much progress they had made in the past year.

Today’s opponent was Belgian Serie A champions Anderlecht last season.

This is a team that plays in the Champions League. Naturally, their strength cannot be underestimated. Therefore, at the beginning of the game, Leeds United did not take the initiative on the pitch. It was because this group of miscellaneous troops worked together for such a good time that they often made mistakes on the pitch.

Joaquin and Luca Tony were two great gods who couldn’t move at the same time. This was truly the Nine Pits of the Two Gods’ Band.

Anderlecht entered the game very quickly. Leeds United were at a disadvantage. It was only 20 minutes into the first half, but Leeds United were 2-0 behind. Giorluka had to take the bait again. Although he showed his characteristics and his performance at the back was more than his fault, he still showed his personality problems. He was too impatient and rough, and in this warm-up match, Giorluka was injured.

It was only a minor injury, not serious.

However, when the midfielder thought of Giorluka’s glass attributes in his later life, he couldn’t calm down. Actually, Giorluka’s potential was quite good. Even if he could not become a world-class centre-back, he could definitely become a quasi-first-class centre-back. However, his future life was destroyed by injuries. He had suffered two very serious injuries and then suffered frequent injuries, gradually fading out of sight.

Judging from the current situation, Chorluka did indeed have some glass attributes.

After replacing Cholluka, Zhong Cheng’s eyes lit up when he saw Ivanovic and David Louis form a temporary centre-back team, Both of them performed well. Their running ability was considered quite good in the tall centre-back. When they were defending, the two of them exchanged roles back and forth. One moment, you dragged them back, the other moment, you abruptly attacked them. With a very tacit understanding, it hurt the brains of Anderlecht’s striker.

This defense was really watertight. If it wasn’t for the fact that the Anderlecht striker had a few stunning extraordinary performances, Anderlecht wouldn’t have been able to imagine attacking in the second half.

Defense was good, but there was still some confusion in the organization of the offense,

The players were very unfamiliar with each other, and they often made mistakes in their cooperation. Passing the ball was very difficult, so there were not many chances for Leeds United.

However, Leeds United managed to score in this match. The goal came from Hulk!

Hulk got the chance with his strong body and vigorous running. Joaquin passed the ball from the side to Luca Toni in the penalty area, but Luca Toni missed the ball due to an infection. At the same time, Anderlecht’s centre-back did not hit the football. The football smashed into the crowd and bounced out. Active Hulk rushed up to get the football, then smashed the ball sideways, leaned against the stealing guard with his strong body, and then shot the football into Anderlecht’s goal.

Leeds United lost the game 1-2, their first defeat in a warm-up game.

Zhong Cheng didn’t really care about the outcome of the warm-up match. What he cared about was what the Leeds United players showed in this match.

Zhong Cheng said to Nai Smith beside him, “These people need more training. I’ll leave it to you these days. Let them familiarize themselves with each other’s tactical system as soon as possible. There won’t be much time left for us.”

Nai Smith, who was usually in charge of training, nodded and said, “Don’t worry, boss, I know what to do.”

Nai Smith is a very low profile assistant coach and his ability is excellent. He was definitely first-rate in leading the team, but his talent was limited to this. As for other aspects, he was much weaker. It seemed that he was born to be an assistant coach.

Rogers was different from DiMatteo and the others. The two of them were not bad, they were smart and had their own ideas. Most importantly, they are talented in tactics and morale. Obviously, the two of them plan to become a head coach in the future.

Rogers and DiMatteo’s role in the team now was to follow Zhong Cheng to formulate tactics for Leeds United. Rogers was mainly responsible for offense, while DiMatteo was responsible for defense.

However, before defending, DiMatteo was practically playing for Ortega. Because Ortega’s defensive tactics and training were very impressive, DiMatteo was also willing to play under Ortega. He had learned a lot.

And DiMatteo himself had the defensive system and theory of Italy, so he was currently sorting out the tactical contents of these two aspects and concentrating on his research, preparing to create a defensive tactical system that belonged to him.

Of course, it would be very difficult to do this. It would take time and practice.

Now, DiMateo is taking you to improve your tactical system bit by bit at night, waiting for the opportunity to test his tactical system in the future.

In the new season, DiMateo and Canales will work together to shoulder the burden of Leeds United’s defensive tactics. Of course, it was Zhong Cheng who made the final decision. Zhong Cheng sat down to coordinate and control the overall situation.

Zhong Cheng felt that his coaching team was still lacking, so he had some ideas.

The day before he left Belgium, Zhong Cheng arrived at Albertini’s room.

Zhong Cheng was punished by the system for failing the mission last time. He was seriously injured for half a season, but in reality, Albertini only recovered after a season of recuperation. Only in the last game did he return to the stadium.

This showed that Albertini’s physical condition was not very good. He was really old.

Albertini has been sighing all these days and he seems to be sighing about his football career. Zhong Cheng didn’t know what Albertini was thinking. But Zhong Cheng could more or less guess.

Obviously, Albertini’s mood was very uneasy and conflicted.

On the one hand, he didn’t want to say goodbye to football so early, but his physical condition and this injury made them feel the ruthlessness of time and helplessness of life.

There were some things that he could not do as he wished.

Perhaps, at this time, Albertini’s heart was filled with sadness, helplessness and entanglement. Perhaps at this time, Albertini was thinking about ending his career.

When he reached the end of his career, and he didn’t want to leave so early, it was inevitable that he would be very melancholy!

At this time, Zhong Cheng found Albertini and prepared to have a good talk with him.

On the other hand, Albertini was shocked to see that it was actually the head coach of the team, Zhong Cheng. He then said directly, “Please come in, boss!”

Zhong Cheng nodded to Albertini and walked into the room.

Zhong Cheng asked, “Demi, how does it feel to be playing today? Is your body alright?”

As Albertini invited Zhong Cheng to sit down, he said, “It’s been more than a year since I played. I feel a little rusty, and I also feel that I’m really old. My body is a little weak!”

Zhong Cheng could hear the loneliness in Albertini’s words. Obviously, he still had a strong reluctance to part with the football world. He did not want to leave just like that.

Zhong Cheng was a little worried and directly asked, “Is your body not fully recovered?”

Albertini shook his head slightly and said, “No, I’m only old and my body isn’t like before. Sometimes, I wonder if I should step down and give the young people some chances!”

Zhong Cheng’s eyes tightened as he said, “Demi, do you remember what I said when I was looking for you?”

Albertini was slightly stunned and smiled. “Of course I remember, but I am a little old now. I can’t kick anymore!”

Zhong Cheng stared at Albertini and said, “One season, another season. This season, our Leeds United will have the Champions League. Perhaps you will say goodbye to your career in the Champions League, so I don’t think you will regret it!”

Champions League title!

Albertini’s eyes lit up, filled with desire.

It’s not like Albertini hasn’t won the Champions League, but it would be perfect to end his career with a Champions League title.

Albertini naturally wanted such a legendary ending, but it was difficult.

Zhong Cheng also said: “This season, I want you to enter the coaching staff as a player and coach. I know that you are reluctant to leave professional football. Even if you don’t play football, you can continue your football journey as a coach, right?”

Albertini’s eyes lit up and he was a little excited.