novelhk Chapter 235
Chapter 235
With a satisfactory result, the entire Leeds United team returned to England to prepare for the home game against Bolton on Sunday.
On Friday, after the training, Simeone saw the starting lineup listed by Li Shiguang in the office and looked puzzled: "Boss, it's just a game against Bolton, so we don't need to use all the main players. We still have a fierce battle in the middle of the week."
"Damn, what can I do." Simeone's words made Li Shiguang upset. "The FA's schedule is like this. Those birdmen didn't schedule Manchester United to play against us this week. Thank God."
"To be honest, I don't think it's the fault of those birdmen. Maybe they didn't think we could make it to the quarterfinals at the beginning. But I still think that we can make some rotations against Bolton, otherwise these main players will be too tired. After all, they play three games in seven days!" Simeone continued to persuade jokingly.
Seeing Simeone's insistence, Li Shiguang also touched his chin and looked at the starting list that had just been made: "Tell me what you think, Diego."
"I just think that we have a bigger advantage in the Champions League. After all, we now have two away goals. The most important thing at the moment is to ensure that we can enter the semi-finals." Simeone brought the league schedule to Li Shiguang and began his own analysis. "And there are still seven rounds left in the league. Although we are now 2 points behind Manchester United. But they also have to play in the Champions League, and they also have Chelsea in their schedule later. If they can't get past Chelsea, we have a chance!"
"Boss, I can probably guess what you think. After the game that day, didn't you ask me to find a way to limit Kaka? To be honest, I have watched a lot of his game videos these two days. If this person is still in this state in next week's game, then we are unlikely to be able to limit him! But we have to think about it from another perspective. Don't we also have players that AC Milan can't completely limit?"
After listening to Simeone's analysis, Li Shiguang stared at the schedule for a long time without saying anything. He knew he had reached a dead end!
Simeone's words make sense. After the away game against AC Milan the day before yesterday, both the fans and media inside Leeds United and outside now believe that Leeds United has a very high chance of reaching the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
But for some reason, Li Shiguang is always a little uneasy.
Although Leeds United equalized the score at the last moment in the last game, Li Shiguang didn't actually feel ecstatic.
He almost stood on the sidelines and watched for 90 minutes. Until the moment he heard the referee blow the whistle to end the game, he suddenly realized a problem. He couldn't find a way to completely restrict Kaka!
This person, at least this season, is a bit too scary!
So when he returned to the office today to think about the starting lineup for the game against Bolton the day after tomorrow, Li Shiguang subconsciously focused on the league.
But Simeone's words woke him up.
Kaka is indeed ridiculously strong!
But my Leeds United players are not bad either. If I really can't restrict Kaka, then I won't restrict him!
In the game a few days later, I will set up a battle formation with Ancelotti!
As for the league, there are still seven rounds, even though Leeds United is two points behind Manchester United.
But the most attractive thing about football is that you never know who the winner is until the last moment?
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On Sunday, Leeds United welcomed the challenge of Bolton at home.
Bolton's performance this season is very good. Now it is ranked fifth in the standings with 50 points, surpassing Liverpool. Although there is little hope of competing for the top four, they have firmly grasped the Europa League quota!
Of course, the team's extremely strong striker combination of Anelka and Diouf is the main reason for their good performance this season.
However, Li Shiguang did not give the black wind duo any opportunity to perform today. Under the close defense of the two young players Silva and Hummels, they did not get too many opportunities to shoot.
In the first half, Leeds United took the lead with Modric's long shot outside the penalty area, and maintained this lead until the end of the game.
In the end, Leeds United won 1:0 at home and won three points.
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After the game, Li Shiguang, who had just opened the door of the locker room after attending the press conference, rushed over with his mobile phone in his hand, and the whole person was in a state of excitement, shouting: "Boss! Boss! Great news! Manchester United has overturned!!!"
"Ah?" Hearing this news, Li Shiguang was surprised at first, and then the expression on his face turned into surprise, "So we have surpassed them again now? No, this Ferguson is not good enough! Portsmouth can also lose, right? "
After Li Shiguang finished speaking, Simeone nodded first, then shook his head: "We did overtake, but they didn't lose, they were just tied by Portsmouth!"
"Does it mean that we are on the top of the list again with a goal difference?"
"Yes, hahahaha."
"Damn, I thought Manchester United lost... Wait, my phone is ringing."
The two were chatting heatedly, and the phone in Li Shiguang's pocket suddenly rang. He took it out and saw that it was Alan calling.
After the call was connected, Alan's voice came from the phone: "Boss, Raiola is in Leeds. He wants to ask if you are free tomorrow. If you are, he will come to visit you tomorrow."
"Raiola? What is he doing here? "Li Shiguang was a little surprised. This fat guy usually comes to visit for no reason.
Seeing that Li Shiguang didn't remember, Allen lowered his voice and replied: "Last time you asked me to pay attention to Henry's matter, I told him that there should be progress."
"Oh, that's fine, ask him to come to the club tomorrow morning, I'll wait for him in the office!"
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The next morning, Li Shiguang met Raiola in the office.
As soon as the two sat down on the sofa, Li Shiguang looked at Raiola and joked: "Mino, it seems that you have made a lot of money recently? How many delicacies have you eaten? Hahaha!"
Raiola embarrassedly touched his belly that was about to burst his shirt after sitting down, and smiled helplessly: "Mr. Li, this is not my fault! I have this kind of physique. I will gain weight even if I drink cold water. I can't do anything about it..."
"Hahaha, okay, just kidding. "Putting away his smile, Li Shiguang asked about what Alan mentioned last night, "I heard from Alan that you have heard new news?"
"Yes, Mr. Li." Raiola adjusted his sitting position and replied, "If nothing unexpected happens, Henry's going to Barcelona has basically been settled!"