novelhk Chapter 470
Chapter 470
Early the next morning.
The whole of England was in an uproar.
The Internet was full of discussions about the two Champions League games last night.
Leeds United and Chelsea, who were favored by people but failed to win the games in the end, became the target of public criticism.
"... Arsenal's performance was surprising. It seems that after withdrawing from the competition for the FA Cup and the league championship, Wenger placed his last hope for this season on the Champions League."
"....... Leeds United failed to take a victory away from the Emirates Stadium. The suspense of the Premier League civil war will be left to Elland Road Stadium a week later! After the game, Lee said in an interview that Leeds United's goal in the Champions League is still the final championship trophy. He is already very satisfied with getting an away goal."
"....... Our optimism about Leeds United before the game seems to have deviated! In the 90 minutes at the Emirates Stadium, their performance was not convincing. Wenger seemed to have found a way to deal with Lee. After the whole game, Apart from the equalising goal, Adriano and Torres did not get much advantage from Arsenal's defence. "
".......Grant's team was disappointing again. Abrahimovic seemed to think that the Israeli could bring Chelsea the championship, but it turned out that his coaching record could not support Chelsea to go further in the Champions League than during Mourinho's time!"
".......Four games in eight days, including an FA Cup semi-final and two Champions League quarter-finals. To be honest, if Li does not make a choice, then the ending of Manchester United last season may be repeated in Leeds United this season!"
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On the bus to West Romechi.
The players were catching up on sleep, and the whole car was filled with snoring.
At the front of the bus, Li Shiguang was holding a laptop, checking Simeone's technical statistics on Cardiff City's recent games.
"Boss." Rivaldo's voice came from across the aisle.
Li Shiguang didn't look up and responded, "What's wrong?"
Rivaldo's voice was a little anxious: "Playing against Cardiff City, I think we have to rotate."
Li Shiguang understood what Rivaldo meant.
Counting from yesterday.
This week Leeds United will play a total of four games. After playing against Cardiff City, they have to rush back to Elland Road to face Birmingham in the 33rd round of the Premier League.
Birmingham is average.
But like Bolton, they are also a team struggling on the edge of relegation. Li Shiguang doesn't need to think about it at all, and knows that this game will be another fierce battle.
In fact, even if Rivaldo didn't remind him.
Li Shiguang will also make a wave of rotations in the game against Cardiff City. The players are not cattle and horses, and they still need to rest when they need to rest.
After the game yesterday, Li Shiguang returned to the hotel and took a shower. He opened the storage space of the system while lying on the bed and counted the various props he had left.
There are still three chances for the lore card that has been saved.
Then this season, the tasks that the system occasionally triggers were completed.
Li Shiguang got another morale card and an injury card.
The injury card is useless for now.
But in this tight schedule and critical moment, the morale card can really be of great use. As long as we can survive this week, the rest will be easy.
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April 5.
Ninian Park Stadium, Wales.
Li Shiguang ushered in the first FA Cup semi-final in his coaching career.
After using a morale card.
The whole Leeds United team is in full form.
Facing opponents who are not as strong as themselves.
Won the game with a score of 4:0 at Ninian Park Stadium.
Successfully entered the final of the 2007-2008 English FA Cup.
Their opponent in the final is the winner between West Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth in another semi-final tomorrow.
Going here.
In fact, judging from the strength on paper alone, the FA Cup has become Leeds United's bag.
There was a day's break in between.
April 7.
Leeds United, who returned to Elland Road, faced the challenge of Birmingham again.
This game was not as difficult as Li Shiguang had imagined.
Just two minutes into the game.
Adriano ate up Kelly, the opponent's central defender, in front of the Birmingham penalty area, and shot after breaking into the penalty area, helping Leeds United to open the scoring.
Then, Birmingham began to try to counterattack.
But the offensive had not yet been organized.
It was hit again.
Ninth minute.
Torres' breakthrough on the right led to a foul by the opponent, and then Modric took a free kick. Reus seized the opportunity at the far post on the left and shot into the goal, helping Leeds United expand the score to 2:0.
NextAt halftime, the two sides changed sides and continued the fight.
Leeds United still did not stop.
61st minute.
Kaka broke through on the right, facing the interception of two Birmingham defenders, and made a lateral transfer to lift the ball to the left side of Birmingham's penalty area.
Kolarov, who came up to assist, was unambiguous.
Without waiting for the ball to land, he directly volleyed and blasted Birmingham's door again with a heavy artillery.
This goal also announced that Leeds United completely killed the game.
Ninety minutes ended.
Leeds United beat Birmingham 3:0 at home and got these precious three points again.
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At the same time.
Old Trafford Stadium.
In the home team's locker room.
Manchester United players are celebrating their victory. They also won Middlesbrough 3:2 at home.
Among them, Ronaldo completed a hat trick at the last moment, helping Manchester United to continue to put pressure on Leeds United in the standings.
And outside the locker room.
Ferguson was standing with David Gill. The old Sir Alex bowed his head and listened, while David Gill kept talking.
"Alex, I have found out that Real Madrid has completely given up the plan to bring in Cristiano." Gill was very excited. "After Calderon stepped down, Fiorentino explained at the shareholders' meeting that if he returned to the position of chairman of Real Madrid, he would give up bringing in Cristiano and use the money for other things!"
"Really!?"
Ferguson looked at David Gill in surprise, and because of excitement, the muscles on his face were shaking uncontrollably.
It was hard for Ferguson not to be excited when he heard this news.
Real Madrid's pursuit of Ronaldo has always been his biggest concern, and it is also the biggest obstacle to Ronaldo's contract renewal.
"It should be true." David Gill nodded solemnly, "Alex, the person who revealed this news was someone very close to Fernando. I spent a lot of money to get credible content."
Hearing Gill say this, Ferguson finally felt relieved. He sighed heavily at first, then thought of Mendes' arrogant face, and said with great contempt: "Mendes is really bluffing. Gill, has he contacted us these days?"
"Yes." Gill smiled mysteriously, "And more frequently than before!"
Ferguson instantly understood the meaning of Gill's smile.
Mendes is afraid that Manchester United will delay signing a contract extension with Ronaldo.
Once the time is too long, when Fernando comes to power, if he says in public that Real Madrid will no longer consider introducing Ronaldo, his hope of helping Ronaldo to get a sky-high annual salary will be dashed, and at the same time, the large commission that Mendes expects will also become a bubble!
"Don't worry, Alex." Gill patted Ferguson's shoulder with confidence, "Mendez will not be our opponent. I will postpone the contract renewal until the last minute. I can't wait to see the painful expression on Mendes' face when his hopes are dashed. Hahahahahahaha!"