Chapter 108: New Leeds

Prunes? The matter of Vrsarriko's position in the team has been successfully resolved, with Connoiri taking the initiative to let Xian first, everyone else is more balanced, after all, the strength of the Croatians is there, everyone knows very well, it is only a matter of time before Sime's ascension to the position, since the final result is the same, and Connoiri himself does not care, then the sooner the overall strength of the team is stronger, the better.

On the evening of January 23, when Leeds United appeared at the White Hart Lane stadium in London, the stadium was already full, and the stands that could accommodate 36,200 people were squeezed in with 36,310 people.

Tottenham Hotspur has become stronger and stronger after being trained by Redknapp and "Junior Marshal" Boas, and they have even gradually developed the strength to challenge for the title.

This season, after 21 rounds of English Premier League matches, Tottenham Hotspur ranked fourth with 13 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses and 44 points, only less than Arsenal, Leeds United and defending champion Manchester City, and even the "Red Devils" Manchester United were pressed by 2 points.

It's just that the "old man" Manchester United has done a lot of preemptive things, and now the league schedule is just over halfway, and no one really knows what the final result will be.

What's more, after Manchester United lost to Leeds United away, it has recently won three consecutive wins, and its momentum of courage and improvement is very ferocious, and the most important thing is that the current "Red Devils" have really completed the run-in, after the Brazilian midfielder Ganso is integrated into the team, Manchester United's attacking power is finally reflected, and after the problem of lack of creativity in the midfield that has plagued the team for a long time has been solved, it has Van Persie, Rooney, Flanei, Vidic, Hernandes, Fletcher, Evra, what about you, Valencia, Ashley? The "Red Devils" of stars such as Young and Ferdinand will also become even crazier.

However, the highlight of this round of the league is Tottenham Hotspur's home match against Leeds United.

Villas-Boas was undeterred after the Blues' defeat and brought a lot of mental toughness to the team after the restart at Tottenham Hotspur, and he made frequent moves in the transfer market.

During the summer transfer, Villas-Boas used 13.5 million pounds to forcibly poach Jagielka from Everton to strengthen the team's defense, and bought Argentina international midfielder Jose? Sosa replaced the vacant space after Modric's departure, and bought Yamolenko from Dynamo Kyiv to strengthen the team's attack, plus the team's original Bale, Hoddlestone, Sandro, Glenn? Johnson, Christian? Ansaldi, Ledley? Kim and others, Tottenham Hotspur already have a bit of a giant all-star lineup, and the overall strength is obviously better than Leeds United.

Of course, no matter how many good cards Boas has in his hand, he can only play eleven men, and in this game, Boas sent Yamolenco and Colombian youngster James up front? Rodriguez, one in front and one behind, one tall and one tall, one strong and one flexible, can be said to be the most perfect combination in Boas's hands, and the two of them can definitely play countless combinations.

The midfield combination is Bale, Hoddlestone, Sandro and Jose? Sosa, this is also the "little madman" Boas learned from his brother Mourinho, using a tough and technical midfield combination to fight strong opponents, so that he can definitely grab a lot of opportunities.

On the back line, Ansaldi, Kim, Jagielka, Glenn? Johnson's quartet lined up from left to right, with the height, skill, hardness and consistency of the team, plus their Brazilian goalkeeper Angelo Gomez, Tottenham Hotspur can be said to have armed themselves from start to finish.

In the home team's dressing room, Villas-Boas looked at his team's starting lineup and showed a confident smile, just the value of this lineup is enough to crush the "Young Guard", Bale's value will reach at least 60 million pounds, and the price of a complete lineup will be at least more than 200 million.

At the thought that such a luxurious squad was built by himself, Boas's pride arose, and he began to mobilize his players before the game.

"Lads, you all know how good our opponents have been this season! To be honest, I was also very surprised that a promoted polo team could play to such an extent! Is it true that they have some players in the squad who are very good, like Shaq, Tevez, Jonny? Hausen, Ben? Parker, and the prunes they just bought? Vrsarico, they are all great! However, I believe you are better than them, they are just a flash in the pan, we are the real strong! ”

"After we voluntarily gave up the Carabao Cup, there seemed to be some voices saying that we were the losers of Leeds United, hehe...... I think it's ridiculous that we didn't play at all because our goal was always to win the league! Now we are 10 points away from Arsenal at the top of the table, but do you think we really don't have a chance? No, no, no, Arsenal's fatigue is coming, they will get more and more tired and we have a chance to catch up! But we have to keep winning from today! With a win against Leeds United, we're seven points clear of Arsenal and then we just have to wait for them to make a mistake! So...... Whether it's for our own fame or for the team to continue to fight for the league title, today's game ...... We have to win! How's that, boys, do you have faith!? ”

"Yes!"

"We are confident!"

Compared with Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur is actually more like a "youth guard", in addition to the starting line-up of Jagielka, Kim, Gomez two central defenders and goalkeepers, the oldest is the 28-year-old Glenn? Johnson, and the two positions of central defender and goalkeeper will not enter the golden period until the player is about 30 years old, so now this Tottenham Hotspur team is really almost perfect in terms of staffing.

Is there a leader like Bale, but also James? With a newcomer with huge potential like Rodriguez, as well as an experienced veteran, "Little Maniac" Boas has indeed built a team with the quality to win titles, and their quality is indeed above Leeds United.

It's just that in football, the element of accidental surnames is really very large, and the outcome of a game is composed of a variety of factors, such as the tactics of the two teams, the layout of the head coach, the play of key players, and even the illusory luck that can determine the outcome of a game.

Amid the singing of Tottenham fans at White Hart Lane, the highlight of the 22nd round of the English Premier League finally sounded at 19:45 local time in London............

At the beginning of the game, Tottenham Hotspur, who was playing at home, took the lead and quickly passed the ball to the back for control, and even Almolenco beat Dawson's header to ferry, almost to James who was cruising near him? Rodriguez had a chance to shoot, but it was Reid who intercepted in time to stop Tottenham's attack.

The home team's unsuccessful attack caused a sigh to resonate at the White Hart Lane stadium, and then immediately turned into a shrill boo...... Leeds United started to have possession.

The "Young Guards" this season according to the head coach Simon? Grayson's tactical concept, both full-backs are to be involved in possession, and the two central defenders Dawson and Red will not be idle. Wilan, Whitehead two midfielders, Jonny? Howson, Bentley, the two wing-backs, everyone is around Zach? Thompson came to pass.

The other teams actually understand Leeds United's tactics, no matter how the ball is passed, it will eventually be sent to the feet of "Shaq", but they just can't limit Zack? Thompson is the central figure of Leeds United.

And not just because of Zach? Thompson's individual ability is outstanding, but the key is Simon? Grayson used "Shaq" to the limit, and he maximized Zack? Thompson's biggest strengths...... Run!

"Shaq" is so famous for being able to run now, this season Zack? Thompson runs an average of 12.8 kilometers per game, which is already an impressive distance, but if you count his range of motion, his mobility is really amazing, basically shortening the distance of 10 meters along the entire court, front and back, left and right, and then this range similar to a small court can be seen at any time and anywhere? Thompson's figure.

So even if other teams want to limit Zach? Thompson can't play well, first of all, they can't find anyone who can keep up with them for close defense, and once they adopt zone defense, Zach? Thompson will withdraw to help his team's defense, and from time to time a just right pass is even more unguardable, how to limit Leeds United's "Shaq" has become the biggest headache for every opponent playing against Leeds United.

This time...... It's Boas' turn!

Leeds United sent the ball to the right to prune? Vrsarico came to control, after Sime and the goalkeeper came to a backward foot, he ran forward with the ball a few steps, Bale immediately left Bentley to come to defend, but he didn't expect that Simei had no intention of breaking through at all, just to attract him over, the Croatian right-back head who had just transferred to Leeds United was very happy, he had just gotten the chance to start, and now was not the time for him to "wave".

"Smack!"

Sime handed the ball to Bentley on the right, and after Bentley kicked the ball to Tevez in front, "The Beast" immediately passed the ball back to Zach in the middle? Thompson.

Zack? As soon as Thompson turned, he fed the ball back to Whitehead behind him, and then ran sideways across the centre circle before the ball was sent back to his feet by Whitehead, and then it was time for Leeds United's left-hand attacking system "Leeds Three" to play.

Zack? Thompson gave the ball to Ben first? Parker, thinking to himself after a few steps in front of the left, Ben? Parker's ball came over again, and the two teamed up to easily play a two-on-two, Sandro and Jose? Sosa was all gone.

"Smack!"

Zack? After Thompson got the ball again, he quickly passed it out, but this time it was Leeds captain Jonny? Hausen.

Jonny on the left? The moment Hausen received the ball, his left foot directly pulled the ball back to his right front. Johnson didn't react at all, and when he tried to stop Captain Leeds completely, he could only block in front of him and run sideways.

Captain Leeds ran a few steps sideways with the ball changing his rhythm, and Ben behind him? Parker had already rushed up with the edges, and Zack? Thompson and Carlos Tevez also cut in front of the Tottenham Hotspur penalty area from the middle.

Look, Jonny? Hausen's passing seems to be the only two options, he and Zach? Thompson, Tevez, Ben? The Parker four also completely attracted Tottenham Hotspur's attention, but at this time, Jonny? Hausen suddenly pushed the ball sideways in front of the Tottenham Hotspur penalty area on the right.

"Smack!"

A Leeds player in a black away shirt rushed up, stretched out his foot to control the ball, and went straight into the Tottenham penalty area...... Bentley!

At this moment, Ansaldi and Ridley? Kim both pounced to put some pressure on Bentley, and goalkeeper Gomez moved in this direction, and he had to get the angle.

Looking at the pace of Tottenham's two defenders, Bentley will be blocked by them if he stops, and if he moves forward to reach the six-yard box, Gomez's block will make Bentley lose the angle of the shot.

Bentley was left with only ...... Shot!

"Bang!"

Bentley's running right leg slammed into the bottom right of the ball with the outside of his right foot!

"Whoosh!"

The ball flew up, first deflected a little to the left and then to the right, and after bypassing Gomez, it flew neatly into the far corner............

Ball............ The ball went in!?

In an instant, the White Hart Lane Stadium seemed to be suddenly choked by the neck, and all the sounds were gone! (To be continued.) )