Episode 【506】: It Was Zhong Cheng Who Made the Decision.
April 24, 2010, Leeds, England, sunny weather.
The sun is shining, but it's not a women's conference.
The Crown Stadium, home of Leeds United, is now full of people. The whole place is excited and overcrowded.
There are many, many people outside the stadium who have not been able to enter here. Of course, they cannot enter now because there are no seats and they have no tickets.
A lot of fans came to watch the game today.
There are fans of both teams. They are clearly divided now, sitting in their own seats and supporting their teams. The fans of both teams were very excited and excited, waving their team's flags and singing their team's team anthem.
The atmosphere at the venue is truly unparalleled, it is simply a top-notch atmosphere.
The Crown Stadium, home of Leeds United, now has the highest attendance rate in England, mainly because home games are almost always full. The football market in Leeds has been really, really good in the past two years, and these fans are really full of pride as Leeds United fans.
Leeds United's performance in recent years is really frightening. Who wouldn't want to go and watch the game live?
Leeds United's season ticket package is one of the best-selling teams among English clubs. Leeds United is truly worthy of becoming a wealthy club and becoming a wealthy club.
The fans of Leeds United are very excited and happy, because today their opponent is Sheffield Wednesday, and they are going to teach Sheffield Wednesday how to behave.
The Sheffield Wednesday team is so rubbish. Before the game, this group of people dared to clamor to kill their Leeds United team. This is simply overestimating their capabilities.
In particular, Sheffield Wednesday's head coach Kramer shouted loudly before the game: "For this game, my Sheffield Wednesday team has only one goal, and that is to win. We will not let Leeds United win." To win the Premier League, we believe that Chelsea will be the Premier League champion this season, because this must be decided by our Sheffield Wednesday team!”
This sentence stung Leeds United fans. Cramer obviously lost his face.
Kramer has made it very clear that in this game they are going to fight Leeds United and stop Leeds United. If they lose this game and cannot stop Leeds United, then in the last round of the season, Sheffield Wednesday may directly let go and let Chelsea win by a big score and let Chelsea win on goal difference. Over Leeds United.
Because before the game, Kramer also said something, that is: "Even if we cannot qualify for the European War next season, we must stop Leeds United from winning the Premier League championship this season!"
Kramer is so awesome now, he just wants to fight Zhong Cheng and disgust Zhong Cheng.
Facing such a guy, what else can Zhong Cheng say? That means beating him so hard that Sheffield Wednesday fans won't recognize them.
Of course, what Zhong Cheng means here is not a fist fight, but a victory over Sheffield Wednesday on the pitch.
At best, Leeds United are able to massacre Sheffield Wednesday.
Sheffield Wednesday fans have made up some jingles or chants just to disgust Leeds United, saying that Leeds United can never dream of winning the Premier League title this season because Sheffield Wednesday Field Wednesday didn't allow it.
Sheffield Wednesday fans really regard themselves as gods.
"Hello, viewers and fans! We are the Mark Lawrenson you are familiar with, and this is BBC Sports." Today's game was naturally broadcast live.
This game is a highlight of this round of the Premier League. Naturally, everyone is waiting to watch this game. Naturally, the whole of England will broadcast this game live.
In addition to the fans of these two teams paying attention to this game, there are also many fans of other teams paying attention to this game. For example, Chelsea fans, Arsenal fans, Manchester United fans, Leyton Orient fans, etc.
This game is about many, many things.
"Hello everyone! We are Mark Lawrenson's partner today. My name is Eddie Gray. I am a newcomer, please take care of me!" Eddie Gray said suddenly.
Countless fans in front of the TV immediately burst into vomiting sounds. Eddie Gray was really shameless. It's really scary to be so shameless at this time.
"What we bring to you today is a highlight of the thirty-sixth round of this season's Premier League. The two teams are the home team Leeds United and the visiting team Sheffield Wednesday!" Mark Lawrenson said.
"This game has a lot to watch, because it affects the ownership of the Premier League championship this season, and even affects the number of places for the Premier League to participate in the UEFA Champions League next season, so this game must be It will attract the attention of many, many people!" Eddie Gray also said the same.
Fans from both sides are now waiting for the start of this game, and they can't wait any longer. Their singing became louder and louder, almost causing ringing in the ears.
"This game will obviously be very popular. Leeds United obviously want to win this game. Now they really can't lose points in the league. And in this game, Leeds United The team must also get as much goal difference as possible, after all, Chelsea’s opponent is Stoke City!!” Eddie Gray said immediately.
The Leeds United fans at the scene were all cheering for Leeds United. They firmly believed that Leeds United could win this game.
"Of course, Sheffield Wednesday have made their position clear in this game. They will definitely fight to the end with Leeds United. We now have to see how this game will develop in the end. Like?" Mark Laurentian said immediately.
At this time, the head coaches of both sides walked out of the player tunnel.
As soon as Di Matteo saw Zhong Cheng, he immediately walked up and gave Zhong Cheng a big hug. After all, to a certain extent, Zhong Cheng is Di Matteo's master, or teacher. Di Matteo still respected Zhong Cheng very much and stepped forward directly to give him a hug.
This is not the first time the two sides have met in the Premier League, but Di Matteo has always reacted this way.
The Leeds United fans at the scene also gave Di Matteo applause. Although Di Matteo was in the enemy camp, the Leeds United fans still appreciated Di Matteo's character, so they did not There is no hostility towards him, he is the only member of Sheffield Wednesday's squad who is well-received by Leeds United fans.
Even Huntelaar in Sheffield Wednesday's team does not have a good impression in the hearts of Leeds United fans. This guy is a traitor, a traitor who turns his head and tail.
The Leeds United fans were very excited and excited as their Leeds United players walked out of the stadium.
"Okay, now the players from both sides have walked out of the player tunnel, and the game is about to start!" Mark Lawrenson said immediately at the scene.
Fans from both sides welcomed the players from both sides with thunderous applause.
"Okay, now we use this time to introduce to you the starting lineups of both sides today! First of all, let me introduce to you the starting lineup of today's away team Sheffield Wednesday!" Mark Lawrenson said immediately.
Today’s visiting team Sheffield Wednesday’s starting lineup is as follows:
Away team: Sheffield Wednesday, coach: Di Matteo, formation: 4-3-3
Goalkeeper: Stekelenberg
Back four [from left to right]: Roberto Carlos, Heitinga, Campbell and Verhacher
Midfield three [from left to right]: Van der Vaart, Nigel de Jong, and Rivaldo
Three forwards [from left to right]: Anelka, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Afellay
Did you see it? In this game, Sheffield Wednesday obviously wanted to compete with Leeds United and attack like crazy. Otherwise, they would not have come up with an attacking formation like 4-3-3, and in The forward line was also replaced by a very young but extremely fast winger Afellay.
Afellay became famous in Eindhoven. From 2005 to 2008, he won four Eredivisie championships in Eindhoven and became famous. Later, he was brought to the Premier League by Sheffield Wednesday. It is said that Barcelona Club in La Liga was interested in this player. Unfortunately, Sheffield Wednesday made the first move and took away the player.
Afellay has performed very well this season. He has gradually adapted to the rhythm of the Premier League. This guy should be the focus of attention in this game.
Of course, there are also Huntelaar and Nigel de Jong. Both of them used to play for Leeds United. They were naturally ridiculed by Leeds United fans in this game. Both of them are Traitors, especially Huntelaar.
Huntelaar was turned into a dog by Leeds United fans.
"Okay, this is the starting lineup of today's visiting team Sheffield Wednesday. Next, let me introduce to you the starting lineup of Leeds United today." Eddie Gray said immediately.
Today's Leeds United starting lineup is as follows:
Home team: Leeds United, head coach: Zhong Cheng, formation: 4-1-3-2
Goalkeeper: Zhong Zheng
Back four [from left to right]: Evra, Bonucci, David Luiz and Kyle Walker
Single midfielder: Sami Khedira
Midfield three [from left to right]: Gareth Bale, Mesut Ozil and Marco Reus
Two forwards: Lewandowski and Edinson Cavani
This is Leeds United's starting lineup today, which surprised everyone present.
What's going on with Leeds United? Why is this starting list like this?
Where are the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Vincent Kompany? Why are they not in the starting lineup or even on the substitute list! What on earth are Leeds United doing? Are Leeds United giving up this game?
In such an important game, they did not let Cristiano Ronaldo and defense stalwart Kompany play, which was beyond everyone's expectations.
Yes, Zhong Cheng did not take risks in the end. He excluded Cristiano Ronaldo and Vincent Kompany from the squad, allowing them to have a good rest and prepare for the following games.
Zhong Cheng still considered the careers of these two people and did not let them participate in these games rashly. Zhong Cheng was responsible for these two people.
Moreover, Zhong Cheng also believes that Leeds United's current starting players can defeat Sheffield Wednesday. Zhong Cheng is very confident in them.