The Legendary Chairman Novel - Chapter 491
491 Sequelae of the World Cup
The starting lineup of Leeds United today is still slightly different from before. The starting lineup is as follows:
Home Team: Leeds United, Head Coach:
Goalkeeper: Zhong Zheng
Four defenders “from left to right”: Evra, Vermaelen, Compani and Sagna
Single waist: Mascherano
Avant-garde “Left to Right”: Ribery, Modric and Joaquin
Twin strikers: Luca Toni and Edison Cavani
This is the starting line-up for Leeds United today. It can be seen that the new players Compani and Mascherano have almost become the main players of Leeds United, especially Mascherano. It could be seen that Zhong Cheng valued him very much. Although this fellow’s body looked a little short, his defense was still very powerful.
Mascherano is not the kind of person who wins through confrontation and collision.
Mascherano was the kind of person who had excellent skills, excellent physical fitness, and was active in running and snatching. Fang said that he had a large coverage area, accurate card position, extraordinary ability to predict, strong stealing ability, strong sense of position, and excellent ability to replenish his position. Moreover, his defense was ferocious and his style was tenacious. More importantly, he was able to participate in organization and control the pulse of the game. He was an all-around midfielder who could attack and defend.
Of course, his shortcomings were also very obvious. He was too short, and his speed was not fast. Sometimes, he even shot the ball slower. However, compared to his shortcomings, his own was more valued by everyone.
Because there are very few people like him in the world football nowadays.
This was also why Zhong Cheng gave Mascherano the back of the main team. His defense was very strong and he could organize attacks. It was a bit stronger than Nigel Dejon, who became the main force of the rotation.
Beep! With a whistle, the competition officially began.
At the beginning of the match, Leeds United’s squad had shrunk into their own half. In other words, the examinations were very close. Almost got rid of the midfielder.
However, as the game progressed, the Leeds United front did not always fall very far behind. They sometimes push forward as a whole, catching the Liverpool players off guard.
Moreover, the Leeds United’s defense and top scorer were extremely ferocious. It was as if they were playing football. There were a lot of collisions and contact between their bodies, and the Liverpool fans were unable to withstand it any longer.
However, Liverpool were still very strong. After 15 minutes, Liverpool had already threatened Leeds United’s goal twice.
On one occasion, Kuyt, who was on the side, went down at high speed and sent the football to the bottom line of the restricted area with a diagonal kick. Steven Gerrard, who was inserted in front, knocked the football backwards, causing the football to follow Crouch’s footsteps on the computer.
Crouch’s feet were far more powerful than his head.
Seeing the ball coming, Crouch swung his leg and shot. With a bang, the football shot towards Leeds United’s goal like a loaded cannonball.
The Leeds United fans were shocked.
However, at this time, Zhong Zheng appeared. He once again appeared in the most dangerous position. He threw the football with one palm and the football quickly rolled out of the bottom line.
“Divine servant! Divine servant! It’s Aldrich again. Is Aldrich going to double-kill Liverpool?” BBC commentator Mark Lawrenson screamed wildly.
“Aldrich, we love you! We have Aldrich, Liverpool man, you can never score. Aldrich is Liverpool’s nemesis, super nemesis!” The Leeds United fans were extremely excited and shouted loudly, “Aldrich, we love you to death!”
Liverpool fans turned ashen at the shout.
Originally, the last time the two teams fought, Leeds United’s goalkeeper Zhong Zheng had let them not score three penalty kicks, which was already a huge disgrace. Now this group of fellows actually used this matter to mock them. This was undoubtedly sprinkling salt on their wounds, and it was undoubtedly digging people’s ancestral graves. This enmity was irreconcilable!
Liverpool fans cursed wildly, “Damn trash, Leeds United, you’re dead. Country bumpkins, our Liverpool team will definitely plug you up!”
The fans on both sides roared wildly, their faces red and their necks thick.
On the pitch, Liverpool got a corner kick. Kewell pushed the corner kick out and was hugged tightly by Zhong Zheng. He immediately rushed out with the football in his arms, then threw the ball with a powerful hand and quickly threw it out.
The football flew to the side and to Ribery.
Ribery has not performed well since returning from the World Cup and seems to have plunged into a trough all of a sudden. It was as if he had bumped into the so-called rookie wall, and his performance was extremely unsatisfactory.
This time, he wanted to prove himself, so he immediately turned around and drove the ball towards Liverpool’s half-court. At the same time, he also waved his hand, signaling for the Leeds United players to press down and counterattack!
“Wow, Leeds United’s quick counterattack is coming. Ribery is calling for his companions to press down!” Eddie Gray was a little excited, and his face was a little red.
The Leeds United fans had already stood up and stretched their necks, as if they were waiting for the arrival of the robotic bull.
However, after half-time against Liverpool winger Stephen Finland, Ribery wanted to score a goal. But his intentions were instantly seen through by Stephen Finnan, who stretched out his legs and blocked the football.
‘”Aiya! Is Ribery underestimating his opponent? Or is this guy too unique? He actually has a few shooting points beside him. As long as he passes the football out, Leeds United’s counter-attack will definitely pierce through Liverpool’s defence. Aiya, what a pity! Ribery made a mistake!” Mark Lawrenson was sorry.
The Leeds United fans also lamented.
On the sidelines, Zhong Cheng did not have the head to slightly raise his head. It seemed that this fellow Ribery did have some problems. He was in a very bad state. Looks like he hasn’t recovered yet. The impact on Leeds United is very serious!
Stephen Finnan, who had stolen the ball, immediately crossed the ball diagonally to the center.
The football rolled right under Xabi Alonso’s feet. Harvey Alonso’s best part was his long pass. After catching the ball, he gently buckled over Luca Tony and glanced ahead. There was a big gap on the right. Xabi Alonso immediately swung his leg diagonally and sent the ball to the right.
Boom! Just like when Harvey Alonso swung his leg and was about to pass the ball. A silhouette rushed out of the ramp with a slippery shovel, shovelling the football under Xabi Alonso’s feet.
“Wow, Edison Cavani, this guy really is very positive, in the front court backstab and close-up is simply too powerful, is simply the defensive front of the waist! Perhaps this fellow could not score, but in the front court the defense and the counter-attack is very formidable. As long as he stops the ball here, Leeds United will be able to react quickly in the front court. This threat is very, very great! “Is Roja bringing him here for this purpose?” Cried Eddie Gray.
To tell the truth, Zhong Cheng introduced Edison Cavani because he valued his high-ranking ability to steal, as well as his active running and robbery in the front court. Otherwise, he should have chosen Dzeko.
However, Zhong Cheng did not only value Edison Cavani’s ability. More importantly, Edison Cavani’s scoring ability is very strong, and the way is very comprehensive, left and right foot balance, shooting skill is not ordinary. The header was also amazing, but he was still young or had not adapted to the team’s rhythm yet.
This time, Edison Cavani’s break was timely and undermined the Liverpool man’s chances of a quick counterattack. And gave Leeds a great counter-attack.
The football rolled under Modric’s feet. Modric didn’t need to observe at all and directly shoved the football to Joaquin who was inserted in front of him in time with a diagonal plug. The soccer ball rolled under Modric’s feet and he quickly shoved the football to Joaquin who was inserted in front of him in time.
In the blink of an eye, a sharp dagger pierced through Liverpool’s defence.
Joaquin’s superb speed directly left Liverpool’s defence behind and chased after the football.
“Nice, nice cross. It’s not offside. Yes, although the Liverpool men raised their hands to indicate offside, we all saw it clearly. Modric and Joaquin’s crosses were very tacit. It was classic. A nice counterattack, Leeds United’s kill!” Eddie Gray shouted excitedly.
The Leeds United fans also jumped up excitedly. They were very excited and happy.
Joaquin chased after the football and the Liverpool defenders were chasing back like crazy. Winger Arne Lithur was also very fast. When Joaquin caught up to the football and took two steps forward, Arne Lithur was about to catch up.
The corner of Watkin’s eyes turned to look at Lithur, so he instantly gave up on the idea of cutting inside.
Moreover, Watkin’s style of playing wasn’t an inscription-type winger. He was a traditional winger, and he was best at passing from the bottom. She was the most skilled in this set of play and was also the best at it. Neiche wasn’t his strong point. Although Zhong Cheng had warned Hua Jin many times since arriving at Leeds United that he needed to practice neiche more, his offensive methods couldn’t be too simple. But Rome was not built in a day, and some habits could not be changed overnight.
However, at this moment, this thought suddenly appeared in his mind.
The Liverpool men must have studied themselves and, in their perception, I should be a traditional winger with only the bottom cross. Perhaps this fellow Lithur was just waiting for his next pass, at this moment. Hua Jin wanted to make a change and was surprised.
Suddenly, Hua Jin stepped on the ball and stopped abruptly, turning around.
Sure enough, Lithur didn’t expect that he wouldn’t be able to restrain his feet and quickly rushed over to Hua Jin. He rushed to the bottom line.
Lithur’s face was filled with astonishment. What was going on? Isn’t this guy a winger in the traditional sense? What about the next biography? My God, I was cheated!
Indeed, empiricism has killed people!
Hua Jin, who was rushing to the side, did not bring the ball. He looked at the middle of the road and passed the football horizontally. The Liverpool man was shocked when the football rolled towards Luca Toni in the middle.
Liverpool centre-back Jamie Carragher and midfielder Luca Toni were both attacked at the same time.
Unexpectedly, Luca Toni did not take the ball at all, but swung his leg and pretended to shoot. Leaving the football out, it sped to the left.
Ribery rushed over quickly. There were no defensive players in front of him. It was a smooth road.
Ribery walked up to the ball and gently slanted the ball in the middle of the area, adjusting it to the best shooting angle. Just as he took a step into the box, he saw where Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina was and swung his foot towards the ball.
With a bang, Ribery bombarded the door with heavy artillery!
The football was like a shooting star in the night sky as it shot towards Liverpool’s goal like lightning.