Chapter 22 Crazy Extraordinary!

In the match at Old Trafford, the final score was fixed at 1:3, Manchester United scored a wonderful free kick in the second half by French striker Bastiani, which was also the only goal of the game for the "Red Devils".

Leeds United's goal luck seemed to run out in the first 12 minutes, and after that, Murray suffered a muscle strain in the second half and had to be substituted, and it is unknown how long he will need to recuperate.

However, the 3-1 scoreline was enough for the 'Young Guards', who continued their unbeaten run in the league this season with a celebratory victory at Old Trafford.

After the game, Simon? Grayson smiled: "In fact, Manchester United's strength is not weak, it can even be said that it is stronger than us, plus the advantage of home stadium, they have more advantages than us!" We were able to win this game because of the efficiency of the attack, we were more efficient and scored more goals, which was an unexpected surprise for us. ”

Simon? Grayson said very objectively, there is actually no difference between the two sides in the game, although Manchester United's possession rate is only 48%, but the number of shots on goal has reached 9 more than Leeds United's 8 shots on goal, and even the running distance of the players on both sides is almost the same, Manchester United exceeded Leeds United's 117 kilometers with 118 kilometers, and the key to victory or defeat is the quality and efficiency of the attack.

The "young" Vermaelen summed it up with regret on his face and said: "Today's game taught us a lot, especially in terms of details, what we did before was not good enough, it will give me and the team a clear direction to improve, it is a good learning opportunity." ”

Vermaelen said it very modestly. And that's what he really thinks in his heart, before the game, he just talked about it, and he still felt that his team had a better chance of winning, a new "Young Guard" with a shortage of soldiers and major generals, how could they compete with the strong Manchester United at Old Trafford!?

But the facts in front of him made Vermaelen really know his shortcomings, and this season the "Red Devils" lost 0:1 away to Everton. The 5-0 defeat at Arsenal and now a 3-1 defeat at home to Leeds United are in fact due to the fact that they have not done well enough and not been refined enough in many places.

If a lesson can be learned, the real revival of the "Red Devils" is just around the corner, and now they have a group of stars such as Burns, Costas, Rozares, Salcedo, Bastiani, etc., and the overall strength of this team is still there, as long as it is strengthened, it is definitely a champion-level team, even if it is not impossible to reproduce the "Manchester United dynasty".

Merely...... Will the Glazer family meet the fans' demands!?

It's been 18 years since the Red Devils were in the hands of the Glazer family, and they have won many trophies over the years. But they just invested rationally, even if they hired Simon in the first place? Grayson, who bought Shaq, just regarded it as an investment that could make a lot of money, and now Vermaelen is not so famous, so prestigious, Manchester United's investment has been very small in recent years, even when Mourinho was in charge before, there was no large transfer funds. There is no guarantee that the team will be competitive for the title, which is the real reason why the "madman" left Manchester United.

Own family business. Take care of it yourself!

Simon? Grayson didn't bother to take care of Manchester United's housework, and after attending the press conference, Leeds United went to the hospital for a check-up, and it was determined that Murray, who was going to recuperate for three weeks, and took a bus back to Leeds together.

Murray's injury, to Simon? Grayson struck the net weight. At present, there is only one Murray who can play right midfielder and right winger in the team, and how Leeds United solve the attacking problem on the right side will be the key to whether the team can continue to maintain the leading position in the next three weeks.

The "Gunners" led by Mourinho only came in second place because of goal difference. After beating Bristol City 3-1 at home in this round, they are still level on points with Leeds United, and the strong competitiveness of the defending champions has made Simon? Grayson and his fellow coaching staff could only smile wryly when they spoke.

Arsenal ...... now A champion team indeed!

It was already 22 o'clock in the evening when I returned to the Thorpe Arch training base, and after the players left one after another, Simon? Grayson convened an emergency meeting of the coaching staff, and the meeting was only on the topic of how the team's attack on the right side should play in the coming weeks in Murray's absence.

Originally, Leeds United's attack was not dominated by the middle, Jonny? Howson, Wither, Belakta, Ashley? Hood and others can only be regarded as midfielders with organizational ability, and the two wingers are the main force to create opportunities, and now one is missing all of a sudden, as if a person is lame.

I have to say that the current coaching team of Leeds United is very strong, and within half an hour, Xavi, Lerotalle, Di Vaio, Andreoli and others came up with two sets of feasible plans.

1. Let Captain Jonny? Hausen switched to the right flank, and the midfield used a combination of youngsters Wither and Belakta.

Second, the position of Chen Jinlong is premised, in terms of Chen Jinlong's personal ability, it is more than enough to play a right midfielder, a right-back from the La Masia Academy, the assist ability can be trusted, he has played with Shaq in the same team for several years, and the tacit understanding is no problem, and the position of right-back is still Tobias? Lang, Miguel? Angelo can be on top.

These two sets of plans, both of which can be used to solve problems after argumentation, as for how to choose, it still depends on the mind of the head coach, and "Brutal Simon" will obviously choose a better solution.

The emergency meeting of the coaching staff ended quickly, and the two plans were laid out to see which one worked out during training the next day.

Wait for Simon? When Grayson and the coaching staff came out to find a place to have a late night snack, they saw a happy city, Leeds United was able to beat Manchester United 3-1 away, which made Leeds fans very happy, and the team's unbeaten record this season can be extended after encountering Arsenal and Manchester United, which is enough to prove how strong Leeds United is now, maybe Simon and Shaq can really bring glory to Leeds again.

Looking at the fans who are gulping down and singing loudly, Simon? Grayson suddenly felt that he had to make a big effort. Tired to death on the sidelines, it is worth it, and you can be a person who brings happiness to people...... Very happy.

The next day when you're training, Simon? Grayson personally led the team to try two new solutions, but the result was ...... No choice!

Simon? Grayson really didn't have a choice, after trying the first plan. He could only accept the second plan with a wry smile, and let Chen Jinlong change to the right midfield position. Lang came to play at right-back.

It's all because ...... Johnny? Hausen!

Captain Leeds is a hard-working, loyal, and admirable player, and his career can be described as "brilliant". When Hausen was young, he and Ben? The "Leeds Three Musketeers" composed of Parker and Shaq really broke the right defense of all teams in that era, and the three of them had the ferocity of God blocking and killing God and Buddha blocking and killing Buddha on the left side.

But now...... Captain Leeds is old!

32-year-old Jonny? Although Hausen is not old enough to fight anymore, his current individual ability really does not allow him to play any position in midfield. Especially in the position of right midfield, the decrease in speed, explosiveness, flexibility, and endurance directly led to Jonny? Hausen was not up to par on the right flank.

If he fights, Captain Leeds can still fight on the right side for a while, but if he is allowed to keep rushing on the right like Murray, his body will not allow it, even if Jonny? Howson's awareness, movement, experience, and defensive ability are superior, and he is not as good as Murray. Even Chen Jinlong, who switched to playing right midfield, can't compare.

Simon? Grayson knew Chen Jinlong very well, a twenty-year-old Chinese Hispanic youth. When he was in Barcelona, he showed a very comprehensive skill and awareness, and his prospects were recognized early by Simon? Grayson is optimistic, and through loan, substitute play and other means, gradually let Chen Jinlong's development on the right path, otherwise he would not have bought Chen Jinlong and Du Xiaoguang without saying a word when they defected to him.

But this time, let Chen Jinlong play right midfield, or give it to Simon? A little surprise from Grayson. Chen Jinlong, who switched to playing right midfield, although he was a little restrained, sometimes subconsciously retreated from the position to defend, but his ability to attack on the side and his ability to connect in the middle. All Jean Simon? Grayson nodded his head...... This kid is really like Ben when he was young? Parker, can play any position on the wing!

Chen Jinlong's performance made Simon? Grayson has strengthened his determination to transform him and has put forward a lot of requirements for him, as for whether he can really play it, it depends on his own personal ability.

Simon? Grayson believes that once Chen Jinlong hits, his attacking power will make up for the lack of defense and quickly improve his level to star level.

On November 11, in the 11th round of the English Premier League, Leeds United defeated Watford 4-0 at home, with an unbeaten record of 10 wins and 1 draw, allowing them to continue to beat Arsenal to lead the standings.

On November 14, in the twelfth round of the English Premier League, Leeds United drew 2:2 with Wolves away.

In these two games, Chen Jinlong failed to score or assist, but his performance in the right midfield position is getting better and better, when playing Watford, Chen Jinlong has 7 attempts to cross unsuccessfully, and there is no pass on the right side, more often he is relying on his own defense to suppress the opponent's attack.

But in the second game against Wolves, although Chen Jinlong still did not assist or score, he completed 2 crosses, 3 shots, one of which was a volley that almost broke the opponent's goal, and the most important thing is ...... Chen Jinlong will break through!

In the full 90 minutes, Chen Jinlong frantically completed 11 breakthroughs, even the "king of dribbles" Lens, who averaged 5.57 passes per game on the left side, was overshadowed. Grayson, Harvey, and the others were dumbfounded.

If it weren't for Wolves' luck with a set-piece and an 87-minute book? Parker's penalty equalised the scores, and Leeds United were on their way to their 11th league win of the season.

This draw finally allowed the "Gunners" Arsenal to complete the comeback in the standings, and they surpassed Leeds United with 34 points and became the top of the table with 2 points.

When the outside world thought that "Cruel Simon" would be very unhappy, Simon? Grayson is really happy and excited, he and the entire Leeds United coaching staff are very excited, Chen Jinlong's ability to successfully break through 11 times in a game completely proves that this little guy really has the capital to become the king of the right side, this time Simon? Grayson's attempt seemed to yield a more ferocious maniac than Lens. (To be continued......)