Chapter 65: The Iron Shark

When they returned to the locker room, Leeds United's morale was a little depressed. Although in fact, they all knew that their team's strength was much worse than Manchester City, they were tied by their opponents after taking the lead and were beaten by the opponent. This feeling is still very depressing. Everyone will have it in this situation.

Simon Grayson took everything in his eyes. Although he felt uncomfortable, as the head coach, he had to stand up and say something.

"Young guys!"

Simon Grayson called back the players' attention and then laughed casually: "Young guys, do you think it's a pity that we lost a good game after taking the lead? Do you think it's a depressing thing for us to be beaten by our opponents like this?"

The players were a little surprised. Their team's performance was not very good, and the initiative in the game was completely controlled by Manchester City. Why could the head coach laugh at this time?

"I know, many of you are used to the game we crushed our opponents like last season, but have you not noticed that we are facing the English Premier League team now, and today we are facing the Premier League champion Manchester City, last season! Being hit by such a team, isn't it a very normal thing for us now?"

Well!

Leeds United players looked at their head coaches and didn't know what to say. They just thought about it in their hearts. How could they say it?

Simon Grayson laughed and said, "You might as well tell you, I have imagined this situation a long time ago, and I even imagined how we should face a worse situation! These... are all within my expectations!"

When he said this, Simon Grayson even believed in his own words. In fact, in his subconscious, he had indeed imagined a worse scene than this, but as he spoke, his head became flexible.

"In the second part of the first half, everyone's performance was very good. You have also seen that when we defend thoroughly, the opponent has no way to deal with us. If we can seize some counterattack opportunities in the second half on the basis of solid defense... Well, I think you know what to do, right?"

After being relieved by Simon Grayson, all the Leeds United players showed a knowing smile...

yes!

In the first half, we had already withstood the opponent's attack. If we could seize a counterattack opportunity in the second half and score again, wouldn't the victory of this game belong to us?

Confidence once again appeared on Leeds United players!

And this confidence is not blind, it is based on the fact that they successfully blocked Manchester City's bombing in the first half.

Although Simon Grayson is not a famous coach, he still understands the principle of struck while the iron is hot, and immediately said his tactical deployment: "In the second half, Becchio, you take the field to replace Sora, Dean, you take the field to replace Bentley! It is still the same rule. Except for Carlos, everyone else must be involved in the defense, so that our defense will be solid. At that time, as long as we get a goal, we will win the game! Do you understand?"

"clear!"

The players of Leeds United really regained their confidence this time. Bechio's speed and explosiveness are much better than Ameo, and he also has some defensive abilities. Dean Whitehead's desperate style is even more difficult to compare with David Bentley.

In this way, Leeds United's defense has definitely been further strengthened, and on this basis, the team's counterattack ability has also been improved. This is indeed able to allow the "Young Guards" to see the dawn of victory on the front line. Compared with the dark time in the second half of the first half, this is really enough.

At the beginning of the second half, Manchester City took the lead in kicking off, and Mancini did not make any personnel adjustments. In his opinion, this lineup of Manchester City is really enough to defeat Leeds United, just a newly promoted team. Do they really need to be as cautious as they are in the Manchester City derby?

Mancini's attitude towards the game is that Manchester City's attitude towards the game!

Although the game was not good, Manchester City lost a goal first, they quickly controlled the initiative of the game through their strong strength, and then evened the score easily, and attacked the opponent for twenty minutes. Under such numerous favorable factors, Manchester City has really started to underestimate the enemy!

And they really have the capital to underestimate the enemy. At the beginning of the second half, Manchester City took advantage of the opportunity that Leeds United's formation had not yet contracted very tightly, and Nasri completed a shot on the right, but the ball was hit high by the Frenchman.

"Hehehehe..."

Nasri had a relaxed smile on his face, signaled his teammates and ran back. He was still a bit reluctant to hit the goal just now, but no one would blame him. He tried more long shots and created more frontcourt set pieces. This was originally a task that Mancini assigned to them during the break.

The relaxed mentality made Manchester City's formation slower when it contracted. They have forgotten that the reason why they were able to take the initiative in the game in the first half was mainly because they performed actively in defense, and now... they have embarked on the road of no return by themselves!

"Bang!"

Ronegan kicked the goal directly into the frontcourt. Yaya Toure won the top match with Dean Whitehead, but the 30-year-old veteran used his strength to interfere with the opponent. Yaya Toure's header was slightly off, so David Silva had to run sideways to catch the ball.

The result was that when David Silva was two steps away from the ball, a white figure rushed up fiercely with a gust of wind!

Damn it!

David Silva subconsciously paused. His body could not withstand any fierce collision. He was already scarred when he was in Valencia. If his football talent was not strong enough, he would have been lost to everyone.

Now... you must not be injured again!

Although David Silva decided to give in and slow down his speed, he still went up and tried to stop his opponent. He also wanted to see clearly who the fierce Leeds United player is!

So David Silva saw a young face... Shaq!?

At this time, David Silva had no intention of fighting against his opponent again. He was really familiar with this young boy. Not only his teammate Joe Hart, Richards told him, but he also really competed with this opponent. Although he came on as a substitute in the friendly match between England and Spain before the European Championship, he also had a deep understanding of the young boy. Although this boy looked thin, he was actually a human-shaped Tyrannosaurus!

After the Spanish team played against England, many players had a deep impression of the youngest player in England. They all said that although this boy who can run and fight was not mature enough, his future was unlimited.

David Silva believes that everyone will agree that avoiding England’s “Shaq” is by no means a cowardly expression, but a wise choice!

After passing David Silva without any obstacles, Zach Thompson was also a bit unexpected. He was already ready to fight head-on with his opponent, but he didn't expect that he would have no use.

However, Zach Thompson's reaction was still very fast. He immediately adjusted his steps and rushed forward with the ball, but he immediately encountered an opponent who was as tough as him... Yaya Toure!

Yaya Toure, a 29-year-old black player in Côte d'Ivoire, still maintains a high competitive level. Moreover, for black players, physical fitness has never been a problem. What they lack is technology, awareness and experience, but Yaya Toure does not lack these, so when he faces Zach Thompson, he decisively met.

As the two men got closer and closer, Yaya Toure, who was running in a diagonal line, saw that Zach Thompson had no move to avoid it. He rushed forward with the ball. If he didn't stop it a little, the two would definitely collide together. If they bumped into each other like this, it would probably cause someone to be injured, and Yaya Toure would definitely be a card.

So Yaya Toure turned around flexibly, while giving up Zach Thompson's straight ahead, his tall body also squeezed against Zach Thompson.

"Bang!"

The two strong bodies were squeezed together!

After Zach Thompson's body tilted slightly to the left, he took another step forward to support his body. Although his balance was broken, the ball was still controlled to his right. Yaya Toure could not stop him!

kindness!?

Yaya Toure, who had been bounced away and lost balance, had his left hand held on the turf with his left hand, was surprised. This kid... OK!

Normally speaking, Yaya Toure is 1.91 meters tall and weighs 90 kilograms, while Zach Thompson is only 1.84 meters tall and 82 kilograms. Yaya Toure is enough to install Zach Thompson. The collision between the two should be Yaya Toure to win, but now... Zach Thompson is not at all at all!

"Ohhhh-Shak! Shak! Shak!"

Leeds United fans shouted excitedly, and many Manchester City fans also grinned. Although they did not applaud and cheer for their opponents, it was enough. This is the benefit that Zach Thompson's identity brought to Zach Thompson. Otherwise, with the English's xenophobic tradition, they would never be biased towards him.

"Hey! Shaq is indeed the toughest young player in recent years. He won the collision with Yaya Toure! Tsk, this kid's body is completely iron-clad!"

After breaking through Yaya Toure, Zach Thompson ran forward two more steps and faced his third opponent... Krish!

kindness!?

The moment he saw Krish, Zach Thompson became sensitively aware of...opportunity!

Sure enough, just in front of Zach Thompson's right, Bechio had already pulled to the sideline and waved!

"Luciano!"

"Bang!"

Zach Thompson was not greedy for me at all. Just as his body was still running forward, his body suddenly paused and kicked the ball to Bechio with his right foot!

"Chance!"

"It's Bechio! He received a wonderful story from Shaq. There was no one around him defending, and there was also a large gap in front of him!"

Without any hesitation, Becchio turned around and ran away with the ball. He didn't want to waste this hard-earned opportunity. Now Leeds United's midfield organization is basically gone. It is not realistic to rely on Jonny Hausen or Whitehead to pass the ball over. This time Shaq made a chance, but he really can't miss it!
Chapter completed!