The Legendary Chairman Novel - Chapter 529
529 We’re Still a Long Way Off!
The national team day passed quickly, and the players came back one after another.
However, when the Leeds United players came back, Dimatteo frowned. These players were in a very bad condition. They were all too tired to play!
At this time, DiMatteo was really on the verge of tears.
Ribery had a slight sprain during the French game. Although it wasn’t serious, he couldn’t play in the next league game. Moreover, Modric’s condition was very bad, and his fitness was even worse. Gary Kelly and the others couldn’t play anymore.
Even Kompani, who had excellent physical fitness, felt tired. How could he play in this match?
This season is indeed much harder than last season.
Looking at this group of injured players and players in poor condition, DiMatteo really felt like crying without tears. My God, how can you treat me like this?
At this moment, DiMatteo was really envious of Rogers. Rogers was relaxed now.
However, this was another opportunity for DiMateo. Even if he did it again, he would rather coach Leeds United. Even if he lost three consecutive games, it would still be a valuable asset to him.
So, despite the difficulties, DiMatteo only complained about it verbally. He was still wholeheartedly involved in this match. Yes, it was the so-called saying no, but his body was very honest.
DiMatteo is seriously preparing for this game, this game is very, very important to him, he has been so seriously preparing.
The Leeds United players are also very seriously prepared and they don’t want to lose anymore. However, their physical and psychological conditions have not been at their best, and they are very anxious, and under such circumstances, they are ushering in the eighth Premier League game of the season.
Leeds United went away to face Portsmouth and Zhong Cheng went away for the match. He was accompanied by Peeker. Peeker’s injuries were no longer serious. He was in the recovery stage and was able to walk, so he followed him this time.
Apparently, Pique has a lot to do with the team’s results.
In this match, Leeds United’s opponent was Portsmouth, and their strength was not bad. Right now, they were ranked fifth in the league with 13 points, much higher than Leeds United, who were still ranked eighth with 11 points.
More importantly, Leeds United are not in good shape and Portsmouth have a chance of winning.
At the beginning of the game, Portsmouth took the initiative to attack, using the advantage of the home court to attack Leeds United. The Leeds United players were defending against the attack, waiting for Portsmouth to attack.
However, just five minutes into the game, Leeds United’s goal was broken and Simon Mignolet’s goal was broken. This was a wonderful world wave. Simon Mignolet had no choice but to pounce on it, even if it was Buffon or Casillas.
In this match, Zhong Zheng took turns with minor injuries and went to the national team. Zhong Zheng didn’t play in a match, but he injured himself instead. It really wasn’t worth the loss.
Now, McClaren’s life is very difficult, almost all England fans are shouting McClaren off, because England’s performance is really too bad, in this way, England will not even enter the European Cup in 2008.
McClaren is controversial and even the England fans are nostalgic for Eriksson. Although Eriksson is also very trash, very rotten. But at least he’s better than McLaren.
England fans are sick to death of Steve McClaren, especially on the issue of Zhong Zheng, who is obviously England’s best goalkeeper, why can’t he become England’s number one goalkeeper? Why?
However, McClaren did not give an answer.
In any case, Zhong Zheng had been sitting on the bench all this time. He missed the England game this time and was injured in training. Fortunately, his injuries weren’t serious. He should be able to recover after a short rest.
Sure enough, the FIFA virus has really affected Leeds United, and it has had a very serious impact.
However, Simon Mignolet still had some strength. However, he was unlucky today, and his opponent had already sent him into a world wave.
The game continued. After that, Leeds United’s counter-attack improved. Luca Tony used to threaten Portsmouth’s goal in the front court. Watkin and Shao Jiayi’s passes often found Luca Tony in the restricted area, causing great trouble for their opponents.
However, Leeds United are still one step away from scoring.
This match, Luca Tony’s partner Darren Bent was very good, in good condition. Towards the end of the first half, he received a straight ball from midfielder Yaya Touré and wiped it into the box. Then, a backward explosion sent the ball into Portsmouth’s goal. Leeds United equalised 1-1.
DiMatteo was very excited and excited. He jumped up from the sidelines and applauded excitedly.
In the first half of the game, Leeds United scored half a bottle of points, which was a good boost to their morale. The second half was easier to play, and soon the second half began.
At the beginning of the second half, Leeds United continued to play a defensive counterattack, not a fierce attack. Dimatteo is more confident in this game, they are in control of the game.
In the second half of the game, Leeds United’s defense became more and more stable, and their counter-attack became sharper and sharper. Gradually, it seemed as if the game was already under Leeds United’s control.
At this moment, Dimatteo’s confidence was growing and his mood was getting better and better.
DiMatteo was on the sidelines, constantly directing. He seemed to feel that victory was waving at him. At the same time, he felt as if he had just entered a state. He liked this feeling more and more now and really wanted to continue coaching.
The feeling of being in control of the whole situation made him feel very happy.
“Right, right, rush up!” Di Matteo shouted loudly, and right-back Sagna put on the shirt. Yaya Touré, who was in the middle of the line, saw it clearly and directly passed the football behind Joaquin. The football rolled towards the bottom line.
Sagna rushed up from Joaquin’s back, caught up to the football and crossed it, continuing into Portsmouth’s box.
Luca Tony jumped high in the middle of the box, suppressing the opposing centre-back’s head-on attack.
Seeing that the football was about to fly into the goal, but it was hit by the Portsmouth goalkeeper, DiMatteo felt very regretful. But now that Leeds United are in control, DiMatteo is very excited. He believes that there will be another chance and they will definitely win this match.
He waved his hand to signal the Leeds United players to wave back again, waiting for the next chance to counterattack.
The interest of the Leeds United players gradually increased, and their condition also improved. Their counterattacks were very sharp, often threatening the goal of the Portsmouth team.
Leeds United were the absolute main force, and it seemed like it was a matter of time before they won the game.
However, Zhong Cheng, who was sitting in the stands, frowned. He had an ominous premonition in his heart. Leeds United seemed to be in control of the overall situation, but it did not look stable on the whole. Especially the defensive line was a little floating. The sense of position between them was not particularly good. This was caused by their poor condition.
On the contrary, the attacking players of Leeds United were up and running. Perhaps it was because they had lost the first two consecutive matches and were too depressed. Now that they had such a good condition and opportunity, they were all attacking crazily. Now, they seemed to have underestimated their defenses.
Danger, this is a very dangerous thing.
“Boss, our team is not in good shape now. Shall we remind Mr. Robert now?” Pick whispered in Zhong Cheng’s ear.
Zhong Cheng pondered for a moment before shaking his head.
“Forget it, Leeds United can afford to lose a game. This game is a great learning opportunity for both the players on the pitch and Robert. Learning often involves paying tuition fees, so it’s up to them!” Zhong Cheng said.
Peak nodded. He understood what Zhong Cheng meant. DiMatteo’s maturity and the maturity of the Leeds United players are more important and valuable than this victory.
Peeker was filled with admiration for Zhong Cheng!
On the pitch, Leeds United still held the advantage, and their counter-attack was also very sharp. But they didn’t notice that their lines were getting closer and closer, and the distance between the defenders was getting bigger and bigger.
It wasn’t hard to tell, but neither the Leeds United players nor DiMatteo found it.
Perhaps this was what the bystanders saw, what the current situation was like!
As time passed, the Leeds United players became more and more anxious, because they were in full control of the game and had threatened their opponents’ goals many times. Many times, they were only one step away from scoring, but now they still did not score, which made them very anxious.
The Leeds United players were counterattacking harder and harder, and the team as a whole was pushing forward, launching their final crazy attack on Portsmouth.
The Leeds United players were all excited as they frantically pressed down on the attack.
The advantage of Leeds United seems to be even more obvious. Leeds United players feel as if they are getting closer and closer to scoring goals, as if they are on the verge of scoring.
The Leeds United attacked crazily and surrounded Portsmouth.
The Portsmouth fans were very nervous. Many people didn’t dare to watch anymore because it was too dangerous. They could feel that their team was going to lose the ball in the next moment.
However, at this moment, Portsmouth suddenly launched a very quick counterattack. A three-legged pass tore through Leeds United’s defensive line, and the Portsmouth striker slashed one-handedly.
Only after seeing this did DiMatteo realize the danger. He knew that he had rushed forward and ignored the release of his hand.
Danger, this is a very dangerous thing, DiMatteo had already jumped up and shouted crazily, he was pinning all his hopes on Simon Mignolet.
But Simon Mignolet did not become a god who could save Leeds United. He tried his best to deal with the single saber ball, but he couldn’t stop the football. The football rolled past his palm and into the goal behind him.
Two to one, Portsmouth killed Leeds United at the last minute.
Seeing the result, DiMatteo sighed and said, “Compared to the boss, I am still far, far away!”