Episode [432]: Ancelotti’s Intention Is Obvious

Crown Stadium, Leeds, England.

This place is already crowded, and countless fans gather here. They hold high the flags of support for Leeds United and cheer for Leeds United.

At this moment, players from both sides walked out of the player tunnel.

The Leeds United fans at the scene immediately became excited and sang the Leeds United team anthem loudly to cheer for Leeds United.

Today’s starting lineups for both sides are as follows:

Away team: Chelsea, head coach: Carlo Ancelotti, formation: 4-3-3

Goalkeeper: Petr Cech

Back four [from left to right]: Ashley Cole, John Terry, Alex and Bosingwa

Midfield three [from left to right]: Ramirez, Michael Essien and Frank Lampard

Three forwards [from left to right]: Malouda, Drogba and Kalou

This is Chelsea's starting lineup today. Obviously, Ancelotti came here for three points, otherwise he would not have such an aggressive starting lineup.

Ancelotti is here to take away three points and return to the top of the league.

Home team: Leeds United, head coach: Zhong Cheng, formation: 4-2-3-1

Goalkeeper: Zhong Zheng

Back four [from left to right]: Patrick Evra, Kompany, David Luiz and Lichtsteiner

Double defensive midfielder: Stephen Mbia and Sami Khedira

Midfield three [from left to right]: Gareth Bale, Mesut Ozil and Cristiano Ronaldo

Single striker: Lewandowski

This is the starting lineup of Leeds United today. This is the main lineup of Leeds United. But in the midfielder position, they lined up two players. It was obvious that they were preparing to defend in this game, strengthening their defense and waiting for a counterattack.

As soon as Ancelotti saw Leeds United's formation, he knew what Zhong Cheng was thinking?

However, Ancelotti is not prepared to slow down the attack. Chelsea must win this game!

Ancelotti glanced at Zhong Cheng, then stopped looking at Zhong Cheng, focusing on the stadium.

At this moment, the referee of this game blew the whistle to officially start the game.

Chelsea kicked off first, and they launched a ferocious attack, pressing forward from all fronts, as if it was an all-out war from the moment the game started, a battle that would overwhelm the nation. Yes, the Chelsea people were so crazy and rushed forward ferociously.

Zhong Cheng was slightly startled, how could this happen?

Isn't Ancelotti a relatively conservative head coach? Isn't he also a head coach who relies on defense to get paid? Why are you so bold in this game?

Zhong Cheng was really surprised that Ancelotti had changed so much.

But Zhong Cheng was not nervous at all. He sat quietly in his seat and looked calmly at the court. He was very confident in his team's defense.

On the wing, the football rolled to the wing.

Chelsea's Malouda received the football. This guy was very fast. After receiving the ball, he directly wanted to cut inside. Unfortunately, Leeds United's defense is very tight, and there is no possibility for him to cut inside.

After trying a few times with no chance, he directly passed the football back to the center with a diagonal kick.

The football rolled to the feet of Essien in the middle. As soon as Essien caught the ball, the Leeds United players pounced on him very fast, like lightning.

Essien felt really panicked all of a sudden.

But, not bad. Essien pulled the football back, and then quickly passed the football to the feet of the defense players, which prevented the team from being hit.

Leeds United's defensive intensity is very high, and Chelsea people are aware of it.

The Chelsea people knew that they had to turn the football upside down and pass it faster, so as not to give Leeds United a chance to encircle them.

Leeds United's defense is very strong, Chelsea people are very careful.

Ancelotti was very calm when he saw this. He didn't think anything was wrong and just stood quietly.

At this moment, Chelsea's full-back Ashley Cole directly passed the ball forward and flew directly to Drogba in the frontcourt.

Drogba is still very strong and physically very strong.

Drogba wanted to lean on Kompany behind him and unload the football. But Kompany reacted faster and pushed the football out first, and the football flew back into Chelsea's half.

"Look, Leeds United's defense is really strong. If this continues, Chelsea will be more dangerous. Chelsea must score a goal as soon as possible, so that the situation will get better. As long as Leeds United attack If they come out, their chances will be greater!” said Mark Lawrenson.

Eddie Gray didn't speak, his eyes were fixed on the court.

With a bang, Lampard shot directly from a position thirty-five meters away from the goal. The football flew quickly towards the Leeds United goal.

The speed of the ball was really too fast, and everyone in Leeds United screamed in surprise.

Lampard really has the feeling of knocking the mountain and shaking the tiger. This ball is really of very high quality.

Unfortunately, the football was still slightly out of line.

The Chelsea fans at the scene shook their heads and lamented, what a great opportunity this is, what a pity!

Yes, this is Chelsea's most reliable shot from the beginning to now, but unfortunately it still missed the target and missed the goal.

Leeds United immediately took a goal kick. Lewandowski jumped high in the frontcourt and headed the ball to Cristiano Ronaldo. Chelsea were nervous as soon as Cristiano Ronaldo received the ball.

Cristiano Ronaldo took the ball and smashed the ball past Leeds United full-back Ashley Cole. Then Cristiano Ronaldo quickly cut inside and suddenly shot from the ribs.

The shot came so suddenly that everyone in Chelsea was frightened.

However, Petr Cech in front of the goal reacted very quickly and turned sideways to hold the football in his arms. The Chelsea fans at the scene breathed a sigh of relief and immediately gave Petr Cech a thunderous applause.

This save was really timely, otherwise it would have been a goal.

Yes, Cristiano Ronaldo's shot was on target. If not for Petr Cech's timely reaction, the ball would have flown into the Chelsea goal.

Leeds United fans felt it was a pity that they almost scored a goal.

Chelsea continued to attack fiercely. It was obvious that they did not care about Leeds United's attack. They are here to take away three points, and they must take the initiative.

With a bang, the football immediately moved to the side, this time to Kalu's feet.

After Kalu got the football, before he could turn around, he felt someone coming up behind him. Moreover, a huge force came from behind Kalu, and he almost lost his footing and fell down.

Kalou immediately leaned back and leaned against Patrick Evra behind him.

At this time, Cristiano Ronaldo in the frontcourt quickly fought back. Kalu suddenly became anxious. What should he do?

"Here, pass the ball!" a voice sounded.

Kalou immediately pushed the football towards the center, and the ball immediately rolled to the feet of Frank Lampard in the center.

After sending the football out, Kalu immediately turned around, quickly moved along the wing, and rushed towards the bottom line of Leeds United's penalty area.

After receiving the ball, Lampard quickly pulled the football back, and then violently sent the football forward. The football quickly rolled to the feet of Malouda who was advancing forward.

Yes, Lampard passed the ball the other way.

Leeds United's formation immediately and quickly moved to the other side, putting pressure on Malouda who took the ball from the wing.

After receiving the ball, Malouda quickly passed the ball diagonally, and he stuffed the ball directly into the Leeds United penalty area. In the penalty area was Drogba who was advancing.

Drogba received the football in the penalty area, but he was so stuck by Kompany and Leeds United's defensive players that there was no possibility of turning around.

Drogba was frustrated that he had no chance, and then suddenly his eyes lit up, he kicked his heel, and knocked the football towards the midfield, preparing to pass it directly to Malouda.

Unfortunately, the football was directly intercepted by Sami Khedira.

Sami Khedira immediately passed the ball to Mesut Ozil!

"Counterattack! Leeds United's counterattack is coming!" Eddie Gray roared loudly immediately, his voice extremely loud.

The Leeds United fans at the scene were also excited and stood up one after another, their eyes full of surprise.

Mesut Ozil immediately spotted Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo running forward on the flanks. Who is Mesut Ozil thinking about passing the ball to?

At this time, Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien rushed over quickly and made a sliding tackle.

Mesut Ozil easily dodged and avoided the opponent's sliding tackle, and then quickly passed the ball towards Cristiano Ronaldo in the frontcourt.

Opportunity, Leeds United’s opportunity has come.

The football quickly rolled to the feet of Cristiano Ronaldo in front, and Chelsea full-back Ashley Cole immediately crossed in front of Zhong Cheng and stood quietly.

Ashley Cole is here, and Ramirez is also closing in on this side.

Cristiano Ronaldo was not in a hurry at all. His feet immediately began to shake quickly, making dazzling fake moves in an instant, which made Ashley Cole feel dizzy.

At this moment, Cristiano Ronaldo suddenly passed the ball to the feet of Lewandowski in midfield.

Yes, Cristiano Ronaldo chose to pass the ball instead of passing the ball himself.

Ashley Cole's face darkened, he had been fooled!

Cristiano Ronaldo had no intention of breaking through at all, but chose to pass the ball. Lewandowski received the ball and saw Gareth Bale diagonally crossing into the penalty area.

Chance!

Lewandowski immediately made a through ball, preparing to send the football to the feet of Gareth Bale who was advancing forward. However, the football was suddenly stopped by John Terry in the penalty area. John Terry slid over quickly, with a sense of adventure, and directly and fiercely produced the football to the touchline, destroying Leeds United's attack.

This counterattack opportunity is naturally very, very good. As long as Lewandowski passes the football, the goal will definitely be scored. But in the end the football was intercepted by John Terry. It was really a pity, a very pity.

The Leeds United fans at the scene felt sorry and gave applause to the Leeds United players.