The Legendary Chairman Novel - Chapter 817
817 Super Temptation, a Slap in the Face
Following is the starting line-up for today’s visiting Leeds United:
Guest: Leeds United, Head Coach: Zhong Cheng, Formation: 4-1-3-2
Goalkeeper: Zhong Zheng
Fourth Guards “Left to Right”: Patrick Aver, Pique, Compani and Bacari Sagna
Single waist: Sedu Keita
Three avant-garde “Left to Right”: Joan Gourcuff, Yaya Touré and Joaquin
Twin strikers: Luca Toni and Edinson Cavani
This was the starting line-up for today’s visiting team, and everyone had predicted it very well.
Of course, there was no difference in the defensive line. This was the strongest defensive line of the Leeds United team at this stage. They were a very, very solid defensive line. If it wasn’t for the injury and the rotation, this would be the Leeds United’s absolute main defensive line.
Mohamed Sissoko, who had been expected to return from injury, should be back in the starting lineup of Leeds United. However, Zhong Cheng did not let him start today. Instead, he sat on the bench.
Mohamed Sissoko, who started today with an injury at the waist, was replaced by Sedu Keita, who is now thought to be the better choice for Leeds United’s starting line-up.
Mohammed Sissoko has recovered from his injury, but it will depend on his efforts to regain his place at the back of the main force. It all depends on Sedu Keita.
Therefore, Mohammed Sissoko’s injury had a great impact on him.
After he recovered from his injuries, the world had completely changed. Mohamed Sissoko is going to fight for his place in the starting line-up, and now he’s just waiting on the bench for the chance to come.
Muhammad Sissoko sighed. Who would have thought it would be like this?
In the vanguard, seeing Leeds United today had a very big change. First of all, the winger Franck Ribery did not appear on the starting line-up. He had just lifted the ban, and many speculated that Zhong Cheng would definitely send a tiger general like Franck Ribery in this match.
However, Franck Ribery was actually sitting on the bench, and Yoan Gourcuff was the one who started in his stead, not the young Gareth Bale!
Everyone was shocked. This match should have been played by Franck Ribery. After being suspended for so many games, Franck Ribery must have been suffocated. He would definitely attack crazily in this match.
However, Zhong Cheng still let Franck Ribery sit on the bench, waiting for an opportunity.
Luca Modric is finally out of action at the front. He’s one of the strongest players in Leeds United this season. He’s in every game. Zhong Cheng’s affection for Luca Modric could also be seen here.
However, Zhong Cheng actually let Luca Modric take turns to rest in this important match. Zhong Cheng was really bold. Didn’t Zhong Cheng take Arsenal to heart? The replacement for Luca Modric in this match was Yaya Toure.
Jaya Toure has done well this season, and if it weren’t for Luca Modric, he would definitely have been able to start for Leeds United. He has played well in the Carling Cup this season, controlling Leeds United’s midfield, and he and Gareth Bale have been striking on the offensive end.
Everyone was shocked that Yaya Touré appeared in the starting line-up today. After all, Leeds United’s opponent was Arsenal. You didn’t even need Luka Modric in such a crucial match. Using Yaya Touré, Zhong Cheng’s courage was truly too great.
There were no surprises in the other positions. They were all the strongest players in the Leeds United team.
Of course, at this time, many people claimed that Joaquin was no longer suitable for Leeds United’s tactics. He was no longer a match for the rise of Leeds United. Leeds United should switch to a right-wing forward.
Actually, Zhong Cheng trusted Hua Jin very much.
Joaquin’s speed was fast and his dribbling ability was not ordinary. To be able to break through, the most important thing was to have a very beautiful and accurate cross. He was simply the most compatible winger with Luca Tony.
Of course, Hua Jin’s disadvantage was that his offensive method was too simple, and it was the bottom pass. This is to make the opponent more defensive, because his intentions are very obvious.
However, there weren’t many people who could really defend against Watkin in the match.
At this moment, the referee of this match blew the official whistle of the start of the match.
The first to kick off was the visiting team, Leeds United!
Zhong Cheng was dressed in a white suit, like a white rose. The beautiful Lizzie United fans who came from afar were very excited. They all shouted Zhong Cheng’s name excitedly and waved their flags and cheers for Zhong Cheng.
Zhong Cheng stood calmly by the side and watched the match quietly.
Before the game, Zhong Cheng had already said what he should have said. Now, it was up to the players themselves.
The game began with a frenzy into the Arsenal box. Zhong Cheng frowned slightly on the sidelines. The fellows from Leeds United were a bit rash.
Sure enough, these Leeds United players were floating a little.
The Leeds United players had underestimated Arsenal. This match was really hanging in the air. Zhong Cheng’s eyebrows were constantly raised.
Seeing this, Albertini and DiMatteo shook their heads. They were very worried. The players of Leeds United did not play according to the tactics set up by Leeds United. These guys were a little drifting.
The Leeds United players underestimated the Arsenal players, or they underestimated themselves!
However, at the beginning of the game, Leeds United’s onslaught had some effect.
Leeds United instantly pushed Arsenal back and threatened Arsenal’s goal.
“Attack, Leeds United’s attack is coming. Nice pass. Yaya Touré sent out an accurate straight shot. In the restricted area, in the restricted area, Cavani has a chance!” Eddie Gray roared.
As Eddie Gray roared, Edinson Cavani shot the ball wide with a heavy kick.
The position of the ball is very good and the chances are very good. Unfortunately, Edinson Cavani did not grasp the opportunity and missed the football with a kick.
The Leeds United fans who had come all the way had their waists pulled off, feeling extremely regretful.
The Leeds United players also felt extremely regretful and shook their heads. However, they did not take this matter to heart. Since it was not possible this time, they could come again next time!
Two minutes later, Leeds United’s attack came again. The attack came from the right, Joaquin borrowed his own speed to break through full-back Crissy, then directly crossed the ball and drew an arc into the Arsenal box.
Luca Tony jumped high in the Arsenal box and headed home. But he pushed the ball out of the baseline under Senderos’ interference.
The Arsenal fans shook their heads. What happened to Arsenal today? Why was he suppressed from the start? Arsenal fans are worried.
Arsenal attacked and the football was cut off by Sedu Keita in the front court. Sedu Kata then shoved the ball straight towards Yoan Gourcuff on the side with a slanted kick.
Joan Gourcuff pretended to knock the football down and it came to Yaya Touré ‘s feet. Yaya Touré immediately drove the ball at high speed towards Arsenal’s penalty area.
Yaya Touré saw that the Arsenal players did not rush forward to intercept, and Yaya Touré directly swung his leg at the front of the forbidden area, which frightened the Arsenal fans.
Arsenal goalkeeper Almunia threw Yaya Touré ‘s World Wave with a neuroknife and Arsenal fans applauded.
The Leeds United fans were very excited and excited. Leeds United were completely in control of the situation. Leeds United should be able to win this match easily, right?
The Leeds United players on the pitch thought the same. Their Leeds United team was really too strong now. Victory over Leeds United should be very easy, very easy!
However, Zhong Cheng, who was standing on the sidelines, did not think so!
Is Arsenal only as good as they are now? Obviously not!
Think back to what Arsène Wenge said before the game. It’s clear that Arsenal are playing now, and that’s a trap for Leeds United. Let the Leeds United players float up and then Arsenal play so they can win the game easily.
Sure enough, Arsène Wenge had planned it before the match, and it was this.
Albertini and DiMatteo were able to tell, but the Leeds United players on the pitch did not. The Leeds United players were already floating, how could they pay attention to this?
Seeing this, Zhong Cheng immediately waved his hand and summoned Patrick Evra to the side. He said, “Tell them to take it back. The Arsenal players are obviously kicking back. Pay attention to the defense, understand?”
Hearing Zhong Cheng’s words, Patrick Evra was slightly stunned, a little enlightened.
Patrick Evra immediately nodded his head to show that he understood. To tell the truth, Patrick Evra had a lingering fear. They had guessed the sinister intentions of the Arsenal man.
Patrick Evra is back on the pitch to inform his Leeds United teammates to be on guard. However, at this time, Leeds United were a corner kick, and the players had basically all gone up. Only he and Sagna remained in the backcourt.
Therefore, Patrick Evra wanted to wait for the corner to end before reminding his teammates.
Leeds United’s players are pouring into Arsenal’s box, and they are confident they can get rid of Arsenal this time around.
At this moment, the referee blew his whistle.
Yoann Gourcuff’s cross from the corner sent the ball straight to the back of the Arsenal box, where Pique jumped high and stared at the ball.
But at this moment, Senderos jumped up high and headed the ball out, heading the ball out of the box.
The football landed at the foot of Fabregas, who was outside the restricted area. Fabregas immediately turned around and quickly passed the football to the wide open space on the side.
Hleb caught the football, and there was no one within seven or eight meters of him. He immediately rushed to the half-court of Leeds United with the ball. Darren Bent was running frantically in front of him to receive Hleb.
The Arsenal fans were immediately excited and roared wildly.
The Leeds United fans took a deep breath. This ball was really dangerous, extremely dangerous!
On the sidelines, Zhong Cheng kept shaking his head, as expected of the Arsenal man. Hopefully this one will wake up the Leeds United players!
With a bang, Hleb saw Sagna rushing up from the side and shoved the ball forward with a straight kick.
Darren Bent sped up and charged forward with a single blade.
Patrick Aver raised his hand to indicate that Darren Bent was offside, but neither the referee nor the linesman said it was a good goal.
The Leeds United fans were in despair when they saw this. Was Darren Bent trying to kill the old owner?
Sure enough, Darren Bent was very calm in the face of Zhong Zheng’s attack. He fired a low kick and caught Zhong Zheng off guard. The football rolled straight into the far corner of the Leeds United goal.
Arsenal scored 1-0!