Chapter Thirty-Eight: I'll Be Back!

Shaq's two goals in the first half allowed Barcelona to fully grasp the initiative of the game, and the advantage of two goals allowed Barcelona to deal with it calmly in the second half, even if it ended up being a 2:2 draw, it didn't matter, two away goals were not a small advantage, not to mention ...... How could it be so easy for Leeds United to equalise!?

At halftime, Simon? Grayson gave very succinct instructions to his team: "In the second half we play defensive counter-attack, don't hesitate to play any counter-attacking opportunities, just pass the ball to me as soon as possible!" ”

The instructions made by the "brutal Simon", Barcelona's players are not surprised at all, they have played many similar games, Barcelona has not tasted defeat so far this season, "solar system tactics" and this kind of defensive counterattack that only cares about efficiency regardless of the result is actually their magic weapon, with the pervert of Shaq in the front, regardless of whether the opportunity to counterattack is not very good, as long as the ball can be sent to the feet of Shaq in front, Barcelona has a lot of chance to score.

And many of Shaq's goals are indeed completed through defensive counterattacks, his speed, explosiveness, endurance, and excellent all-round skills constitute Shaq's "king of the ball" level of personal ability, scoring goals...... Don't be too easy!

In the first half of the 45 minutes, the "Young Guards" did not have no chance to score, but they were all wasted, and now the team is 0:2 behind at home, and there is no chance at all if you don't fight.

But...... The ideal is very plump, and the reality is very skinny!

Mihajlovic knows that his team is far inferior to Barcelona, but he can only inspire his team, but the trend of the game will not change in the slightest. Especially when he is facing this Barcelona team, it is an invincible team with Shaq.

After the game entered the second half, due to the change of Barcelona tactics, Leeds United's attack did not improve, but Shaq played an increasingly important role in the game.

In the 55th minute, Barcelona launched a counterattack on the left. Mark threw the ball to the left side, Ben? Parker got the ball to Rinaldi in front of him, and after the Italian picked up the ball near the halfway line, he turned and fired another 30-metre pass that went straight to the top of the Leeds United's penalty area.

"Catch Shaq! Hold him on! ”

Leeds United captain Jonny? Hausen yelled eagerly, he knew too well how terrifying his good brother was, but his shouting didn't play a role, Shaq still relied on his speed and explosiveness, from Mbia, Phil? Jones crossed the gap between the two men. Caught the ball before everybody else.

After dribbling the ball into the top of the penalty area, Shaq did not choose to shoot from distance, although he was already very dangerous in this position, but continued to run diagonally to the left front, taking advantage of Smith's attack, his right leg was flicked again, but the moment he touched the ball, it was an ankle shake, and the ball was sent to the bottom left corner of the Leeds United goal.

Smith pounced in the wrong direction again. The ball flew slowly past his right-hand hand and into the bottom left corner of the Leeds United goal...... 3:0！

"The ball went in again!? My God! It was almost the same as the first goal. Shaq's current skills...... It's amazing! ”

Although the on-site commentator belonged to Leeds United, he still admired Shaq's personal ability, and his words were full of admiration, just like many Leeds United fans, they will never forget the eighteen-year-old boy eight years ago. Is it if you walk out of Thorpe's Arch and almost single-handedly fight Jonny as a rookie? Hausen, Ben? Parker formed the "Leeds Three", led Leeds United to the Premier League, and then began a legend of his own.

Even if it has been almost five years since Shaq left Leeds United today. The road he has taken has not yet come to an end, and he is still climbing to a higher peak!

This is not just Shaq's personal legend, but Leeds' legend!

Shaq is indeed unparalleled in the world of individual ability, only 7 minutes away from the hat-trick, and in the 62nd minute of the game, Shaq received a cross from Rafael on the right in front of the small penalty area, smashed the ball in front of the right post, and the ball rebounded and flew into the goal again...... Happy seniors!

When Shaq scored the fourth goal, Shaq still didn't celebrate, but the stadium at Elland Road was filled with cheers from Leeds United fans......

"Shaq, Shaq, Shaq...... GOAL！ GOAL！ GOAL！ ”

"Shaq, Shaq, Shaq...... GOAL！ GOAL！ GOAL！ ”

Hearing this neat shout, Shaq was stunned for a moment, he seemed to have returned to the era of playing for Leeds United, as if he had just joined Green from the youth team? Snowing walked through the small wooden door, a young man full of ambition.

Simon? Grayson sighed off the pitch and knew that Shaq had indeed become a legend, a legend for Leeds United and for English football.

Turn your head, Simon? Grayson beckoned Salomon to the bench and signaled that he was ready to come on the pitch, and the substitutes warmed up at half-time, and sat in the tight makeshift incubator in their bags to keep their bodies warm in thick clothes, and now there is no risk of injury when they come on.

Salomon was surprised when he knew he was going to replace Shaq, the Venezuelan's preferred position was centre-forward, even though he was in Simon? Grayson played a lot of games as a right winger, but after seeing Shaq's performance, even Neymar had to retreat, let alone him?

The opportunity to come on as a substitute for Shaq in the game, that kind of opportunity...... It's so rare!

Shaq was stunned for a moment when he knew that he was being substituted, but he didn't say anything, he could understand Simon? Grayson's idea was to take off the captain's armband and put it on for Vasquith nearby, and then he trotted to the sidelines......

"Shaq, stay...... Shaq, stay...... Shaq, stay! ”

The stadium of Elland Road resounded with the neat calls of the fans. This time, it was Leeds United fans who were desperate for Shaq's return, despite the opportunity...... It's small, it's small, but that's the mood of the fans at this moment.

Shaq felt a sudden chill on his face, and then he realized that he had unknowingly shed tears, and he knew that he must have been followed by the camera, and he did not wipe away the tears. Instead, he lowered his head.

But there are still people who refuse to let him go, Leeds captain Jonny in a white jersey? Hausen trotted over at this time to stop him, and hugged Shaq: "Shaq! I hate to admit it, but you kid...... Haha, what a nice job! With four goals just like that, you're such a fucking pervert! ”

By Jonny? Hausen teased, Shaq laughed, and in the process of hugging, he rubbed tears on his good brother's shoulder, remembering that Jonny had bought a car with him. In order to explain his broken love, and Ben? Parker takes himself on a fun-hunting trip...... It feels so warm!

"Damn! Damn it! What are you rubbing on me!? ”

Johnny? Hausen jumped to the side with a scream, his expression rather exaggerated.

This kung fu, Ashley? Hood, Pivkowski, prune, "Little Ben", Nelson? Oliveira also came to hug Shaq goodbye, which made the Barcelona players very depressed, this Nima ...... Who is Shaq's teammate!?

With the Leeds United fans cheering, Shaq was finally off the pitch, Simon? Grayson sent Salomon up to the post. Holding his proud disciple, he whispered in his ear, "Shaq." Do you hear that cheer!? Remember, kid, no matter how far you've come, Leeds will always be your home! ”

Simon? Grayson's words made Shaq's heart tremble, although he seemed to be beautiful all these years. But the loneliness in his heart is not something that others can understand, even if he already has his wife Zong Wan'er and daughter, it is only a family that can bring warmth, as a time-traveler, as a professional player who has no parents and family in this era. Shaq really didn't feel like he belonged before, but now he ...... He suddenly felt a sense of belonging!

The game continued, without Shaq on the field, Barcelona's attack was still of high quality, but it could no longer give the opponent a strong sense of pressure, Leeds United's crazy counterattack had some results, although they failed to score themselves, but Nelson? Oliveira forced Batista to make a mistake on 71 minutes when the talented Spanish centre-back headed Wijnaldum's cross into his own net...... 1:4！

Seeing that the hopeful "Young Guards" are fighting back more ferociously, if they can pull one or two more goals back, who can guarantee that Leeds United will not be able to perform a miracle at the Camp Nou?

It's a pity that Vasquis, who temporarily wore the captain's armband, as a Catalan, would never allow this to happen, he received a long pass from El Shaarawy in the back field in the 77th minute, ran 40 meters with the ball, passed goalkeeper Smith, pushed the ball into the empty goal, and finally locked the score at 5:1!

As soon as the game ended, reporters from all over England surrounded Shaq, and they had only one question, after hearing the calls of countless Leeds fans from Elland Road Stadium, Shaq had the will to return, even if it was only a little!

For the reporters' questions, Shaq, who had just found a sense of belonging, did not refuse to answer, but said very seriously: "Every professional player will pursue a bigger stage, higher honor, and more ...... in his career Well, it's just about satisfying anyway, I guess...... When I'm satisfied with what I've achieved, I'll be back at the right time, at the right opportunity. ”

"Oh――――――"

After hearing Shaq's words, the Elland Road Stadium, which had become quiet after seeing the reporter interviewing Shaq, boiled again!

Even though everyone knew that Shaq's return was too slim, the fans were happy to hear this, and many of them didn't even expect Shaq's return to bring any accolades, they just wanted to see Shaq play for Leeds United again, playing at Elland Road and that's it! (To be continued......)