novelhk Chapter 468
Chapter 468
Leeds, Thorp Arch Training Base.
Leeds United's training today has just ended.
Rivaldo and Simeone had just packed up, and Li Shiguang stood aside, waiting for the two to get off work together.
Rivaldo packed up his things first, took out his mobile phone and took a look, then walked to Li Shiguang and said, "Boss, Jorge sent me a message. He has already done an interview with the Manchester Evening News this morning. I guess the newspaper is now on sale."
"That's good." Li Shiguang nodded, "I like people with strong execution. I hope Alex can see some clues from Jorge's interview. It would be better if he could go to Real Madrid to find out the bottom line!"
Neither Rivaldo nor Simeone understood what Li Shiguang meant.
Simeone stared with doubts on his face: "Boss, if they knew that Real Madrid would not sign Cristiano, wouldn't that be a bad thing for us? Wouldn't they have no sense of crisis?"
"You know nothing, what we want is to make Ferguson have no sense of crisis!" Li Shiguang smiled and kicked Simeone, "As long as they investigate it themselves, it will only be a good thing for us, how can it be a bad thing!?"
Simone was still a little confused.
Li Shiguang was speechless and looked at Rivaldo: "Ferreira, explain it to this idiot."
Rivaldo rarely grinned, turned his head and looked at Simeone who was still touching his butt, and said with a smile: "Diego, the boss means that Jorge has taken the initiative to contact Manchester United to discuss contract renewal, and has also revealed in the media that other clubs are pursuing Cristiano. At this stage, Manchester United can only think of Real Madrid. But if Manchester United finds out that Real Madrid has actually given up the plan to introduce Cristiano, then Manchester United will think that Jorge is bluffing, and his purpose is just to force Manchester United to agree to his request for a salary increase for Cristiano in the contract renewal negotiations..."
"Ah! I understand!" After Rivaldo said this, Simeone suddenly realized, "So he Once you think Jorge is bluffing, you will ignore his request for a salary increase, right? "
"Yes." Li Shiguang nodded, with a sly smile on his face, "But this is not the most important thing. The most important thing is that, from another perspective, salary is also an important part of reflecting the value of a player. If Cristiano knew that Manchester United was unwilling to give him a salary increase and renew his contract, it would undoubtedly be a trauma for him! I will talk to him later. This is a good breakthrough!"
After Li Shiguang finished speaking, Rivaldo continued, "And when we make an offer, the boss can also talk to Ferguson. He has already told you implicitly through Mendes that we are pursuing Cristiano, but you just don't take it seriously."
Li Shiguang and Rivaldo were talking back and forth, and Simeone was stunned on the spot.
He never expected it.
It was just a simple interview with Mendes that had nothing to do with Leeds United, but Li Shiguang could actually set a trap for Ferguson and let the old Sir jump into it.
This is too outrageous.
Li Shiguang didn't care what Simeone was thinking.
Because he suddenly thought of something.
Since we just talked about hoping that Manchester United would explore the details of Real Madrid.
Then I have to call Fiorentino first. For this kind of thing, the old man has to accompany me to play a play!
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Although I enjoy competing with Manchester United in the matter of introducing Ronaldo, this is something that will not be officially launched until one or two months later.
Now, what is more important to Li Shiguang is the stadium.
The next day.
Leeds United ushered in the challenge of Bolton at Elland Road.
Similar to Manchester United's opponent Derby County, Leeds United's opponent in this round, Bolton, is also in the relegation zone.
But it is very different from Derby County, which has only ten points. Bolton, ranked third from the bottom, now has 25 points.
They are only two points away from Sunderland and Birmingham, which are ranked 16th and 17th, and only three points away from Reading, which is ranked 15th.
That is to say, as long as they can win three points at Elland Road and one of the three teams ahead of them fails, Bolton will temporarily escape the relegation zone!
So before the game started.
Bolton's head coach Gary Megson gave a passionate speech in the away team's locker room to inspire the players.
It turned out that Megson's motivation was indeed useful.
Even if the opponent was the top-ranked team, even if they were playing away.
After the opening, Bolton still played very tough., not at all like the style of a relegation team.
Of course.
Li Shiguang is not a novice who has just been in the Premier League. At the end of the league, all kinds of monsters appeared in the Premier League, and he had seen the situation where the relegation team overturned the championship team.
So Li Shiguang also attached great importance to this game today. Before the game, he repeatedly emphasized to the players in the locker room that they should be in high spirits and not underestimate the enemy.
But it was in this situation.
The game just started.
Leeds United still suffered a blow.
The fourth minute.
Bolton made a quick counterattack, Diouf received a straight pass from his teammate in the backcourt to complete the offside, and just when the Senegalese striker was about to dribble into the penalty area to form a one-on-one, Thiago Silva rushed over and knocked Diouf down outside the penalty area with a shovel from behind.
Silva didn't aim at anyone with this shovel. It was said to be a shovel from behind, but in fact, after falling to the ground, Silva used inertia to wait until his body was parallel to Diouf before kicking the ball.
But it was only 2008, and there was no VR technology on the football field.
In addition, Diouf looked painful after falling to the ground and kept rolling on the ground, so no matter how Silva and Kompany explained to the referee Clattenburg, Clattenburg finally took out a ruby card and sent Silva off the court.
Less than five minutes after the start, Leeds United had to play with ten players.
After Silva left the field, Li Shiguang quickly adjusted the lineup, replaced Bale on the left with Cannavaro, and the team also entered a defensive counterattack state.
Fortunately, Bolton's offensive power was not strong. With Leeds United defending with all their strength, they didn't find any good opportunities with one more player.
Instead, Leeds United seized the opportunity in the 33rd minute. With a corner kick, Kaka headed the ball in the penalty area to help Leeds United take the lead.
After taking the lead, Li Shiguang stopped when he saw the good.
Continuously making adjustments, let the players fully enter the state of parking the bus.
Although the scene was a bit ugly, it was not important compared to the three points!
In the end.
The score of 1:0 was maintained until the last minute of the game.
Leeds United won the three points at Elland Road with great difficulty...