After leading by three goals, the Leeds United players were already desperate. Leeds United's courage this season has a lot to do with the fearlessness of these young players. Even against Manchester United and Arsenal, their football is courageous.

It is this belief that has made Leeds United now fourth in the Premier League.

But the game against Blackburn made Leeds United very aggrieved. As George analyzed, Leeds United's attack was vigorous. But one of their fatal weaknesses is that they don't have a big midfielder who can control the tempo of the game.

Bowyer is strong, but his surname and temperament are not suitable for a team's midfield commander.

The England squad is now playing in a 4-4-2 parallel position, which is the traditional formation they have held for decades. This style of play is neither a diamond-shaped position nor a double-back position, but a very typical two-sided tactic.

Then use the center to control the first landing point. Of course, there will also be an opportunistic striker in the front line, and the player who cuts back in the midfield controls the second drop point. Although this tactic has been developed for decades, it is still relatively simple and rigid to say. But in England it was very popular.

With most teams playing this tactic, the Leeds midfield's lack of a tempo-controlled midfield metronome will not look serious.

But when playing against Blackburn, the shortcomings in this area are magnified infinitely. Because Blackburn's style of play is completely different from other clubs in England, even compared to Manchester United and Arsenal.

Perhaps even in world football, Blackburn's current style of play is completely different from the 4-2-3-1 in continental Europe.

Blackburn Rovers were the first club in English football to control the midfield with technology. A club that uses Miku and Deco, two players with excellent ball control and excellent passing, to control the rhythm of the midfield with their skills. Against Blackburn, Leeds United's midfield loss was very noticeable.

English football has always been about speed, especially the number of passes to the opposition's dangerous areas. As a result, English football is quite fast-paced, although there are a lot of mistakes. However, they believe that the more the ball goes into the danger zone, the more chances will be created.

That's why Blackburn, this style of play that focuses on midfield control is so unusual in England. George used a five-man midfield to deal with England's four-man midfield. George always believed that whoever could win the midfield would win the game.

George's style of play, when it comes to traditional teams in England, is still very difficult at the beginning. Even in the high-flying style of play of those teams in the middle and bottom of the Premier League, the pressure on the defenders is huge. Because their teams don't want to be midfielders at all, and a pass or two is already in the box. They don't care about the midfield at all, and even if they pass through the midfield, they pass quickly.

Thankfully, Hyypia has been outstanding this season, especially with excellent headers. And Hendry, the defender, has a lot of experience and helps Hyypia.

But George's style of play is a hit for those teams who learn mainland football. As the saying goes, there is no good or bad formation in those formations, it depends on how you use them.

Playing a team like Leeds United, which is determined to create a technical stream, George's style of play has many advantages. You play midcourt with me, play you to death.

The Leeds United players were demoralized and Blackburn Rovers did not take advantage of the victory. George asked some of the players to take the game off the pitch and won the game anyway, so he didn't have to waste his energy.

In the 32nd round, Blackburn won 3-0 away against Leeds United.

After the win, George shouted triumphantly at Leeds United's home stadium to reporters. "Leeds, they're done now. I said earlier that my goal was a UEFA Cup spot and they would fall out in a few games. ”

George's arrogant performance made Leeds United media and fans gnash their teeth.

In response to the condemnation of Leeds United reporters, George said with disdain: "There are only two outcomes in a football game, one is the winner and the other is the loser. Leeds United have been beaten twice by me this season and are not qualified to talk to me on an equal footing. ”

Some well-meaning journalists told George that Leeds are still one point ahead of Blackburn.

"One point, the original eleven points, I chased it over. One point, then it's not a gap. ”

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It is true that Leeds United are not a very resilient team, with many of them playing in the professional league for the first time this season. Including Woodgate, Smith, Steve. McFil has just been brought in from the youth team this season. Even if it's Cowell, Ian. Hart also played in the professional league for the first time last season.

These players are very strong, but very inexperienced. When things were going well, the performance was extremely good. But once you get under a lot of pressure, you start to break down.

In the 33rd round of the Premier League, Leeds United challenged Newcastle away.

Against Newcastle, a team that has had a poor season, Leeds United have been even worse. It turned out to be a 0-1 defeat to Newcastle. A bad March had wiped out all of Leeds' advantage.

"I love Gullitt so much. If it were a woman, I would have to show love to him. Hahaha. Watching the live broadcast, George couldn't help but kiss a loved one's family, Gullit.

Burnley's victory over Chelsea in last season's Carabao Cup final was also related to Gullit's sudden resignation and Vialli's new appointment. This season, when George needed it most, it was also Gullit's Newcastle who gave George three points. Of course, it wasn't once, losing both rounds to George's Blackburn.

Now is the time when George needs it, and Newcastle have come up to the top to win against the mighty Leeds United.

"Gullit, what a ......"

Blackburn, who kicked off later, faced Everton at home and performed extremely bravely.

At the full-time fans of the "League Cup! League Cup! 3-1 cleanly slashed Everton under the horse.

They finished in the top four for the first time this season, beating Leeds United by two points.

'Did I say that Leeds would have dropped points? They're going to lose points. Am I right! ”

After the game, George was excited, shouting excitedly in front of the players in the locker room.

"That's right! Right! ”

The players are just as excited right now. From the bottom of the league at the beginning of the season, it has now surpassed Leeds United to become fourth in the league. The ups and downs in the middle are absolutely impossible for outsiders to know.

"I can tell you that they're going to lose points. If they continue to lose, they can't bear the pressure anymore. ”

George is also high-spirited, standing in front is like pointing out the country. "Leeds United, it's all hairy kids. When the fight is going well, no one can stop it. But when they are under pressure, they can't bear it. If you look at their record in March, two draws and two defeats. They will definitely continue to drop points. ”

'As long as we keep winning, fourth in the league is ours. As long as we sit down, we won't lose this position. Isn't it? ”

"Yes!"

"We're not going to lose this position."

George raised his hand, and the players who were shouting instantly stopped. "We're going to play in the UEFA Cup next season, fuck Leeds out!"

"Fuck off Leeds!"

Blackburn's dressing room became a sea of cheers.

On April 17, the 34th round of the Premier League began.

This time Blackburn Rovers kicked off first and hosted sixth-placed West Ham United.

The current Premier League is relatively relaxed, for example, Arsenal has lost three games and drawn eleven, which is still the team at the top of the Premier League table. It's not like the Premier League after the new century, and it's not Arsenal's unbeaten title-winning season. Later, after Mourinho came to the Premier League, if he lost three games and drew eleven games, he would have been disqualified for the title. But now it's at the top of the Premier League.

Leeds United have lost seven games but are still in fifth place in the league. Because West Ham have lost more, they have already lost 11 games. If it weren't for Leeds United's more draws than West Ham, the gap between them would certainly be more than 10 points.

Although he has a good relationship with Redknapp, this is not the time to talk about friendship.

West Ham United can reach sixth place is already Redknapp's strong coaching strength, but in the face of the current morale is high, Blackburn, who is red-eyed for the League Cup place, did not resist a few times and was defeated.

Blackburn Rovers won 2-0 at home to West Ham United. The score against Leeds United was extended to five points.

The pressure was back on Leeds' side, and Leeds didn't resist the pressure. Drawn 1-1 at home by Leicester City.

At the end of the thirty-four rounds, Blackburn's lead reached four points.

It may be that the momentum in these games is too strong, and Blackburn Rovers have not been able to continue their good form in the 35th round.

At home against Aston Villa, who had won before, the two sides played attacking football. In fact, George is not a coach willing to take risks, but the game was scored by Villa in the first two minutes. In desperation, George could only start a goal battle with Villa.

In the end, at home, Blackburn Rovers and Villa scored six goals. Blackburn were held to a three-stroke draw at home by Villa.

Such a good opportunity, Leeds United did not grasp it. Away from Coventry City they played 2-2, and the gap is still four points.

There are three rounds left in the game, and both teams face strong opponents.

Leeds United's remaining three games face Liverpool, Arsenal and West Ham United in turn. It's all a Premier League team.

And the three opponents Blackburn face are not much easier than Leeds United. Nottingham Forest, Manchester United, Arsenal.

Nottingham Forest have the best game to play because Nottingham Forest are already relegated. The players are thinking about their future and have no intention of playing. And George was not willing to play a big score with them, so he took the initiative to recover after leading 2-0.

And Leeds United faced Liverpool, and they played their nerve knife performance. A score of 4-0 completely made Houllier stupid. Leeds United have finally come out of the slump they have had during this period.

(To be continued)