The Legendary Chairman Novel - Chapter 722
722 He Had a New Understanding of Zhong Cheng
Bang!
The football landed firmly on Zhong Zheng’s arm and then quickly flew into Leeds United’s goal!
Yes, although Zhong Zheng touched the football, it did not change the fact that the football flew into the goal!
This ball was too powerful!
This wasn’t like a header, it was more like a heavy cannon strike!
All the Leeds United fans took a deep breath and watched in shock.
On the sidelines, José Mourinho kept applauding and was very satisfied.
Didier Drogba, who scored the goal, turned around and rushed to the side, waving excitedly at Chelsea fans, which caused all the Chelsea fans present to roar excitedly and howl crazily.
The new Wembley Stadium was filled with cheering voices from Chelsea.
The Leeds United fans at the scene were extremely regretful. Zhong Zheng had already done his best. He had already touched the football. Unfortunately, his luck was not very good. This ball actually flew into the Leeds United goal. Unfortunately!
Leeds United fans felt very regretful, but they still gave the applause to Zhong Zheng, gave Zhong Zheng encouragement, gave Leeds United encouragement.
After all, the game was not over yet, and Leeds United had plenty of chances.
Chelsea scored, Chelsea scored! Goal at this time was a good thing for Chelsea because after conceding the goal, Leeds United had to come out so that the Chelsea players could more leisurely choose to defend and counterattack! BBC commentator Mark Lawrenson said.
“Yes, the leading Chelsea team has a very big advantage. This is a test for Leeds United, a very important test. Of course, with Leeds United’s strength and Loria’s ability, I believe Leeds United will have a way!” Eddie Gray still trusts Zhong Cheng very much.
The Leeds United fans were not in a hurry. Although they were lagging behind, they believed in Leeds United. It’s not like they haven’t been behind Leeds before. Didn’t they catch up?
On Chelsea’s side, José Mourinho kept waving his hand, signaling the Chelsea players to defend and counterattack, just to be on the safe side.
The Chelsea players were prompted to know what to do.
José Mourinho turned to look at Zhong Cheng, seemingly wanting to see what Zhong Cheng would do now.
Zhong Cheng did not get up and continued to sit on the coaching bench, as if he did not receive any influence.
José Mourinho smiled and shook his head.
As the game resumed, Leeds United’s front was clearly on the premise that it was not their defensive counterattack. Leeds United’s defensive counterattack was obvious. The three lines would be very tight. The entire team seemed to be squeezed in their own half, or even at the front of their own restricted area.
However, the overall formation of Leeds United has clearly moved forward, pushing it to the front court.
José Mourinho could tell that Leeds United were about to attack.
Zhong Cheng was truly courageous. Before the first half of the match was over, he was about to launch a frenzied onslaught. It really was possible. It seemed that he really valued this Community Shield Cup champion!
However, Leeds United’s performance soon disappointed José Mourinho.
Leeds United were indeed attacking, but they did not desperately attack. They lifted the formation very close, but they didn’t panic or act rashly at all.
On the contrary, Leeds United played only one game, keeping the football firmly under their feet!
Chelsea’s defensive counterattack was mainly high-pitched, and the interception in the middle and front court was very, very powerful. What was important was to immediately launch a quick counterattack that was not as fast as the Eye-Ear Stealing Bell’s jingling sound after stealing the ball. So Chelsea’s midfield intercepting ability is very strong, but against Leeds United there are not many ways to attack.
The Leeds United pass was too fast and accurate.
Most importantly, Leeds United have the football firmly under their feet and are not in a hurry to send it into Chelsea’s penalty area to deliver a fatal blow to the Chelsea man.
It is clear that Leeds United are using pass-through control to wear down Chelsea’s willpower, looking for the most appropriate timing.
José Mourinho’s brows furrowed. Leeds United are playing a little like Barcelona. But it is very different from Barcelona and Spain.
Leeds United players obviously run the ball, not Barcelona, who use it to move forward slowly.
José Mourinho could also tell that after Leeds United took control of the game, they would suddenly send out some straight shots to threaten their opponents. However, there was rarely such a wonderful cooperation, and between the few of them, three passes and two passes entered the forbidden area.
This was because Leeds United’s pass-and-control skills were more direct, and they seemed to be similar to a quick counterattack.
Most importantly, you can’t guess when Leeds United will suddenly push the football straight into their opponent’s box. Right now, their control of the ball was to weaken the opponent’s will, stimulate the opponent, make the opponent rush out impatiently and crazily, and then come out empty-handed.
Moreover, when the Leeds United were passing the ball, their line was very close, giving off a feeling that their defensive line was actually very empty, luring their opponents to crazily snatch it up.
Therefore, Leeds United’s tactics were really stuck everywhere.
José Mourinho couldn’t help but turn his head to glance at Zhong Cheng. This fellow was very young, but there was something in his mind. Very powerful. I really don’t know who this fellow is apprenticed to.
José Mourinho was filled with interest in Zhong Cheng, wanting to see who exactly Zhong Cheng was?
At this moment, Luka Modric suddenly dodged a zigzag lightning bolt in front of Makelele, who was rushing forward frantically. Then he feigned a straight leg swing and swayed the Chelsea centre-back in the penalty area.
Immediately after, he saw Joaquin, who was slanted into the restricted area from the side, and without saying a word, he directly passed the football into the Chelsea restricted area with a slanted kick.
The Chelsea fans screamed in alarm and felt that it was very dangerous!
“Wow! Beautiful long diagonal pass, Watkin’s forward insertion was also very timely, just in time to insert into this gap in the Chelsea restricted area! Leeds United’s ability to discover opportunities is really too strong!” Eddie Gray roared excitedly, his voice extremely loud.
The Leeds United fans were also very excited and saw an excellent opportunity.
Chelsea’s defensive line was empty and they were really caught by Leeds United. José Mourinho’s eyes narrowed. This fellow Luka Modric was truly amazing!
Yes, José Mourinho realized how powerful Luka Modric was!
This guy’s ability to discover opportunities and openings is very strong. You see, he is carelessly controlling the ball and passing it. However, he was actually looking for an opportunity to understand and control the entire arena. Luka Modric was truly an organizational genius, and he was able to deliver an accurate short and long pass.
Very powerful, very awesome!
However, Luka Modric also had his disadvantages, that was, his body was too weak.
However, a player with a brain like him wasn’t particularly demanding on his body. More importantly, the seemingly thin and frail Luka Modric was not afraid of physical contact. He usually knew how to use his own body. He was a very smart player.
José Mourinho couldn’t help but turn his head to look at Zhong Cheng. This fellow’s eyes were really good!
José Mourinho was also a little envious of Zhong Cheng.
At this time, the football flew directly into Chelsea’s restricted area and Joaquin stopped the football with his chest. The ball stopped very well and landed directly at Hua Jin’s feet.
Before Watkin could deal with the soccer ball, John Terry arrived beside Watkin, blocking Watkin’s shot and rushing towards Watkin.
Watkin wasn’t in a hurry at all, as if he hadn’t seen John Terry coming at him. He swung his leg as if he was going to shoot.
John Terry was shocked, but he did not change his mind and immediately rushed forward.
At this moment, Hua Jin shook his ankle and pushed the football to the side!
Football rolled past blocked full-back Ashley Cole to the bottom line.
On the wing, Leeds United’s right-back Sagna rushed up and caught up to the football.
Sagna didn’t stop the ball, directly glancing at Chelsea’s restricted area, then directly swinging his leg to ruthlessly abstract the football, making an arc pass.
The Chelsea centre-back immediately retracted into the centre of the area against Luca Tony. The full-back also moved closer to the centre, keeping an eye on Watkin and Samir Nasri.
Chelsea’s defensive line seems to have been perfectly set up, but one thing has been overlooked.
Sagna’s cross did not go into Chelsea’s box. Instead, it moved to the middle of the area, where the Chelsea defenders ignored it and a vacuum appeared.
On the sidelines, José Mourinho’s eyes widened when he saw this, and he shouted in horror, “Defend!”
The Chelsea players actually neglected the defenses at the front of the central restricted area. This was simply deadly. This position was extremely dangerous, extremely dangerous.
On the stands, the Chelsea fans could tell that their faces were extremely ugly.
It was because Leeds United striker Edinson Cavani had appeared in this position at some point and was waiting for the ball to arrive.
José Mourinho was envious of Edinson Cavani’s ability to run. Moreover, his physical strength was extremely shocking. It was really hard to find such a striker.
More importantly, this fellow’s shooting skills and heading ability were not bad. This was a very comprehensive, very different striker. It was very dangerous.
Edison Cavani didn’t have any defensive players beside him. He saw the ball coming. Without waiting for the football to land, he swung his leg sideways and fiercely whipped towards the flying football. He kicked the ball sideways, twisted his waist, and shot in the air!
“Nice pass. Sagna’s head is really clear. He’s got the football in the most dangerous position. Chelsea are really in danger, really dangerous!” Mark Lawrenson was a little excited.
“Wow! Nice pass. Edison Cavani doesn’t have any defenders around him. He has a long time to deal with it. Wow, what did we see? Cavani shot sideways against the ball!” Eddie Gray roared excitedly, his voice trembling.
Bang!
Edison Cavani, who was staring at the ball with his eyes, hit the football fiercely. The football shot out like an unloaded cannonball!