chsdbacks Chapter 393
Chapter 393
Simeone has long been accustomed to Li Shiguang's tricks, so it's not surprising to hear that he wants to sell Ibrahimovic and Alonso.
However, Rivaldo frowned slightly after hearing this.
Li Shiguang noticed this keenly. He looked at Rivaldo and asked softly: "Ferreira, do you have any opinion on what I just said?"
Seeing Li Shiguang asking.
Rivaldo didn't hesitate and expressed his doubts: "I have no objection to selling Zlatan, our striker is strong enough. But selling Xavi... I think his dispatching ability is still very important for our midfield!"
"Well, I have also considered this." Li Shiguang understood what Rivaldo meant and explained with a smile, "But have you paid attention to your compatriot who we put in Real Sociedad for training recently?"
Rivaldo lowered his head and thought about it. Suddenly, a silly-looking round face appeared in his mind. He quickly raised his head and asked: "Boss, are you talking about the defensive midfielder? What's his name?"
Li Shiguang smiled and reminded: "Casemiro!"
"Yes! Yes! Yes!" Rivaldo first realized it, and then felt something was wrong, "But this kid is a defensive midfielder. Ah! I've watched him in a few games. His sweeping ability is really good, and his footwork is a bit rough. And as for scheduling the offensive rhythm of the entire team... this is not something he can do at all..."
"Hahahaha, that's because you haven't seen enough. Your compatriot's footwork is definitely not as bad as you think. He just needs time to grow!" Li Shiguang grinned, knowing that Rivaldo had fallen into a misunderstanding. "Ferreira, in my opinion, after we recall him to Leeds United next season, I will let him, Luca and Toni form our midfield. Luca's ability to break the pressure, Toni's scheduling ability and this kid's interception ability, the combination will definitely produce a chemical effect!"
After Li Shiguang finished speaking, Rivaldo's frown immediately relaxed. Obviously, he also thought of this.
But the Brazilian didn't have time to respond to Li Shiguang.
Simeone, who was standing next to him, stood up and patted Rivaldo on the shoulder with a smile: "Ferreira, you too, why do you think so much! You know what kind of personality our boss has! Since he dares to sell, it means that he has already thought of the next plan, why should we worry about it!? Let's go! Go back to take a shower and sleep, there is still a game tomorrow!"
Rivaldo rolled his eyes at Simeone and ignored him.
Li Shiguang also stood up with a smile, raised his leg and pretended to kick Simeone, and cursed with a smile: "You still say that Ferreira! Is it a bad thing for him to use his brain? With your current state, I guess no club will invite you to be the head coach in the future!"
Simone dodged Li Shiguang's attack charmingly, ran to the door, turned his head and smiled and responded to Li Shiguang: "Hehe... Then I will stay in Leeds United for life. The salary here is high and the work is easy. Why should I do a job like the head coach that makes my hair lose!?"
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The next day.
Leeds United ushered in the 18th round of the league against Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Fulham played very tenaciously in this game.
The two sides drew in the first half.
After the second half, Leeds United broke the deadlock first.
The 69th minute.
Alves drove straight in along the right side, dribbled the ball to the end line and then made an inverted triangle pass.
Ibrahimovic, who was responding at the front point, was not smart enough, and Kaka, who was ambushed outside the penalty area, followed up with a volley, and the football went straight to the upper right corner of Fulham's goal. Although goalkeeper Niemi reacted immediately, facing this powerful volley, Niemi could only watch the football rub his fingers and drill into the goal behind him!
Given that the score of 1:0 was not stable.
So Li Shiguang did not let the players retreat to defend after taking the lead. Leeds United still adopted a high-pressure pressing tactic, and once pressed Fulham to beat them in front of their penalty area.
However, the progress of the game did not develop as Li Shiguang thought.
The 78th minute.
Konchesky successfully intercepted De Bruyne and then passed the ball to Simon Davis, who saw the opportunity and kicked the ball to the backcourt of Leeds United.
Due to the offensive in front, Leeds United's overall line was pressed forward, and Kompany and Silva had already pressed near the center line.
Fulham's American striker Dempsey keenly discovered this opportunity!
When Davis passed the ball, Dempsey also started at the same time, passing between Kompany and Silva, forming aSingle-handed!
Seeing his own defense being breached, Neuer gave up the goal without hesitation and rushed out from the goal line, trying to stop Dempsey.
But the American did not give Neuer this opportunity. He just took the ball to the penalty area line and kicked the ball. Facing this low kick, Neuer was powerless. Although he made a save, he did not touch the ball.
After the ball passed Neuer, it rolled into the goal of Leeds United.
1:1
Towards the end of the game, the tenacious Fulham equalized the score!
Although Li Shiguang responded immediately.
He replaced Adriano, who had just returned from injury, and Bale, who was supposed to rest today.
But until the referee blew the whistle to end the game.
The score did not change.
In the end.
Leeds United only took one point from Fulham, who ranked third from the bottom.
Almost the same time node.
Among the top four, in addition to Chelsea, which will play tomorrow, Manchester United and Arsenal have also finished this round of the league.
Manchester United beat Everton 2:1 at home, and Arsenal also beat Tottenham Hotspur 2:1 at home.
With only one round left to win the half-time championship.
Manchester United ranked third in the standings with 39 points.
Leeds United and Arsenal both scored 40 points, ranking first and second in the standings.
The only consolation is that at least Leeds United still occupies the top of the standings with the advantage of goal difference.
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Since Leeds United will face Newcastle United at home four days later, that is, the second day of Christmas, in order not to affect the overall state of the team, Li Shiguang, who was very angry, did not get angry in the locker room after only getting a draw away from home.
He just called several players in the back line to the last row on the way back to Leeds and gave them a hard scolding.
After the game, Li Shiguang also found a key problem in the team's defense.
The average age of Leeds United is the youngest in the entire Premier League.
Youth naturally has the advantages of youth, such as being aggressive, unwilling to admit defeat, and having abundant physical strength, etc. These are the keys to their victory when facing strong enemies.
But at the same time, because of their youth, these players occasionally underestimate their opponents when facing weaker opponents.
Many times, it is because of some completely avoidable mistakes that Leeds United loses points when facing weak teams.
When Cannavaro occupied the main position before.
Although the captain's armband is not on his arm, as long as he is on the court, the entire defense line is not as stable as an old dog, but at least he will remind these young teammates around him at any time to concentrate and minimize mistakes.
As Cannavaro gradually faded out of the main lineup, more opportunities were given to young teammates such as Silva and Hummels.
Li Shiguang found something wrong. These guys were too ambitious. They often got carried away and forgot their job.
But playing as a central defender requires stability!
On the way back, Li Shiguang made it very clear.
No matter who it was, if there was another low-level mistake on the back line in the next round, he would let him sit on the bench until the end of the season...