Looking at the left-back in the transfer market, Zhong Cheng still had some ideas.

First of all, there were some left-backs who performed well in the European Championship. This year, there were some dark horses. The dark horses’ players performed well and their value was not very high.

For example, Russia, Turkey and others have performed very well in this European Cup.

Russia’s full-backs Aniyukov and Yambayev performed very well. Both of them were left-and right-handed players. It was all because of them that Russia was able to achieve such a good result.

Of course, as the reversal champions of the European Championship, Turkey’s performances were also excellent. A group of players with outstanding strength emerged. There were both defenders and frontcourt players, such as his centre-back Zan and Cetin, left-back Hakan Balta, striker Semih Senturk and others.

The Turkish national team still finished fourth in the European Championship. Their strength was really good.

To be honest, this left-back of the Turkish national team, Hakan Balta, is quite strong. He has a strong assisting ability, speed, height and body. He has a breakthrough and a cross. He is really a strong full-back.

Of course, Zhong Cheng was also interested in German full-back Marcel Jansen. This fellow had improved quite a bit, and his speed was also very fast. Although there were still some defensive problems, there were still some flaws. This fellow’s assisting ability was very outstanding, and he could even occasionally travel to centre-back, left forward, left winger, or even center.

However, Leeds United did not lack any other positions, so Zhong Cheng’s primary target was Hakan Balta!

Now that Hakan Balta is playing for the Turkish giants Galatasaray, Leeds United may not be able to bring in the left-back.

Zhong Cheng had asked the team to make an offer to Galatasaray, and Galatasaray was very firm in the beginning, claiming that Hakan Balta was not for sale and would not be sold. Moreover, Hakan Balta did not seem to want to leave Turkey.

Seeing this, what else could Zhong Cheng say?

Then we’ll have to give up Hakan Balta!

Is this the only way to bring in Marcel Jonson? Or seduce the young Jody Alba in Valencia?

At this moment, Zhong Cheng suddenly remembered that Ivanovic could play left-back, right?

Yes, Ivanovic is a versatile defender in the back line. He can play both left-center and right-back, so Leeds United don’t really lack left-back at the moment.

Zhong Cheng was confused by himself. There have been a lot of things going on lately.

Zhong Cheng immediately told the transfer department to give up on the idea of bringing in the left-back. There were already people in Leeds United, and Ivanovic could take over when the team’s left-back suffered injuries. Ivanovic’s strength was very strong.

Albertini also said: “Yes, Ivan’s strength is not bad, he will definitely be able to withstand it!”

Ivanovich’s full name was Branislav Ivanovich, and whether it was Branislav or Ivanovich, their names were too long. Therefore, the players of Leeds United gave Ivanovic a nickname and called him Ivan.

Since then, Leeds United have addressed Ivanovic as Ivan.

Zhong Chengshi nodded and said, “Yes, Ivan is very good. Now I’m just disappointed that he won’t get hurt in the Beijing Olympics!”

Yes, Ivanovic is following Seville to the Beijing Olympics.

There are still some people in the Leeds United team who will participate in the Beijing Olympics, such as Compani, David Louis, Hulk, Ivanovic and Alexander Pato.

These people probably won’t be able to return until after the Premier League starts.

Zhong Cheng was hoping that they wouldn’t get hurt. The Leeds United players couldn’t afford to get hurt.

When these players return, they will definitely be tired and will have to rest for a while before they can go into battle, so the start of the Leeds United season will be a very difficult time.

Zhong Cheng was ready for all the difficulties!

–Division Line–

Leeds United arrived in Lisbon, Portugal, where they will train for more than a week before returning home.

Leeds United are here to prepare for three warm-up matches against Athletics Lisbon, Benfica and Velamar.

Yes, all three teams are Portuguese!

The first two of these three teams are still very strong. After all, they are all Portuguese giants and are frequent Champions League visitors. Their strength is not ordinary.

First, Leeds United are the Lisbon Athletics, This is Cristiano Ronaldo’s old owner. Everyone thought that Cristiano Ronaldo was back in Lisbon. Who knew that Cristiano Ronaldo was still on leave and didn’t come to Lisbon with the team? This made Portuguese fans feel a little regretful.

This game still has a lot of attention, the Lisbon Athletics team’s main arena is full of people.

Zhong Cheng’s starting lineup for this match was like this, the formation was 4-1-3-2.

Goalkeeper: Simon Mignolet

Fourth Guards “Left to Right”: Danny Ross, Gary Cahill, Hummel and Glen Johnson

Single waist: Yaya Toure

Three avant-garde “left to right”: Gareth Bale, Luca Modric and Marco Royce

Twin strikers: Diego Milito and Edinson Cavani

At the beginning of the game, Leeds United were defending against the attack, while the Lisbon Athletics were attacking, attacking crazily. Athletic Lisbon’s strength is good, frequently threatening Leeds United’s goal. However, Leeds United’s defense was still very strong, and it was still very difficult for the Athletics to break through Leeds United’s goal.

In this match, the Leeds United players’ condition had improved to a certain extent, but there were still many problems, and they were still not 100% focused on their condition. Zhong Cheng felt that Leeds United still needed some time to adjust and adapt.

This was something Zhong Cheng was very worried about. Right now, the players of the team had not entered their condition. Those who went to the Olympics did not train with the team. After returning, it would definitely be very troublesome. At the beginning of the new season, Leeds United were still in the midst of a run-in and search.

Zhong Cheng had some worries about the new season!

At the end of the first half, Diego Milito broke the deadlock with a low cross from winger Marco Royce.

In fact, in the first half of the game, the goal of the ion pair was still very dangerous. The Lisbon Athletes did not grasp the opportunity at all.

Very quickly, the second half of the game began, and Leeds United’s situation was slightly better.

The Lisbon agent is getting harder and harder to play and they are feeling the power of Leeds United. However, the Lisbon Athletics team managed to score a goal with luck. Simon Mignolet suddenly let go, giving the opponent a chance to strike forward and score a goal!

However, Leeds United quickly returned the favor. Leeds United striker Edison Cavani shot straight into the forbidden area and into a world wave.

After that, Leeds United had a large number of substitutions. Pogba, Lukaku and the rest of the players had all played. Naturally, Lewandowski had also obtained an opportunity.

However, neither team scored and Leeds United beat Athletics Lisbon 2-1.

In this match, Leeds United still found some problems. Zhong Cheng, Albertini, and Canales were busy again to solve these problems.

Two days later, Leeds United welcomed another warm-up match against Bellamar.

Bellamar’s strength wasn’t very strong, Zhong Cheng had sent out more substitutes and younger players to play this match.

Against the weaker Bellamar team, the Leeds United players performed well, scoring three goals in the first half and establishing their lead early on. The goals were scored by Lukaku, Gary Cahill and Marco Royce.

Gareth Bale scored twice in the second half and Luca Modric added to that with a 6-1 victory over Bellamar at Leeds United.

Leeds United have won two consecutive games in Portugal, but not enough. They still have a lot of problems. Canales has been busy lately and the Leeds United players have been complaining.

Before leaving Portugal, Leeds United welcomed their last warm-up match in Portugal.

Leeds United’s opponent in this warm-up match is Benfica. This team’s strength is very good. This is a test for Leeds United before leaving Portugal.

The Leeds United players were naturally very serious and serious about this match. Benfica seemed to be paying more attention to this match. In the first half of the match, Benfica had arranged a full-fledged lineup, and so did Leeds United.

However, Zhong Cheng saw a Chinese player in Benfica’s substitute squad.

With a slight thought, Zhong Cheng knew who this Chinese player was. That was Yu Dabao!

Yu Dabao is currently playing for Benfica, although he played for the youth team and was even loaned to Portuguese side La Liga at the beginning of the year. But now he’s back in Benfica and training with the first team.

When this fellow came to Benfica’s youth team, his performance was excellent and his goals were numb. Of course, his prospects in Benfica’s first team are not good either.

Of course, Zhong Cheng did not pay too much attention to Yu Dabao. His attention was focused on this match.

At the beginning of the game, Benfica’s offense still caused a lot of trouble for Leeds United. Sure enough, Benfica’s offensive strength was quite good. However, Zhong Zheng’s performance was still very good. Benfica did not have many ways to obtain Zhong Zheng.

The Leeds United players are still not at their peak, but they are doing well. By the end of the first half, Leeds United had a 1-0 lead thanks to Diego Milito’s goal.

At the beginning of the second half, both sides had tacitly exchanged a large number of players. The second half was a game of young players. At this moment, the strength of both sides seemed to be much closer. Of course, Leeds United still have some advantages.

However, it was clear that Benfica’s momentum had risen, and it was a bit unstoppable.

Leeds United are now completely defensive, allowing Benfica to attack. Benfica’s young players didn’t seem to have much offensive power and posed a threat to Leeds United. This made Benfica’s players very anxious.

However, Benfica had a good chance at the end of the second half.

The winger shook a sliver of space and forced a pass. Yu Dabao, who was lying in ambush in the forbidden area, bent forward and headed back. The football flew straight into the front of the goal. Simon Minolet did not expect that the football would drill through his armpit and roll into the goal.

The two sides drew 1-1 in the match.