fat man who can't play football

Chapter 66 Playoff Semifinals

Fatty's remarks quickly reached Kalanka's ears, and Kashuai immediately launched a public bombardment of Fatty, saying that Fatty was just a clown, and he would tear him to pieces in the game.

This fell right into Fatty's arms, he wanted this kind of effect, hoping to use Karanka's eagerness to prove himself to make a fuss in the game.

This is Steve's first attempt at mental warfare before a game, and he's not sure if it will work, but hopefully Karanka will be stimulated to show some weakness in the game.

Judging from the state of the players during training, the difficult period of physical training has passed.The Leeds players ran vigorously on the court, which gave Fatty a little more confidence in the upcoming game.

In the first leg of the play-off semi-final, Leeds played at home.In the locker room before the game, Fatty watched his disciples side by side.

The boys were raptly waiting for their speech.

The fat man smiled and said, "I think you all know the story that happened before the game."

Some players laughed along.

"But to be honest, Middlesbrough is much stronger than us in terms of overall strength. Not many people are optimistic about us now, but strength does not determine everything on the football field."

"Here I can't help but think of a story my grandfather told me when I was a child. Before a decisive battle, a general led his soldiers across a river. The general ordered all the soldiers to have a full meal, and then Each soldier was given three days' worth of dry food."

"After all this was done, the general ordered that all the boats used to cross the river be scuttled, all the pots used for cooking were smashed, and all houses that could be seen in the vicinity were burned."

At this time, a soldier said to the general: "General, if we do this, we will have no way out." After hearing this, the general pulled out his sword and said to the soldiers under his opponent: "I just want everyone to understand that we have no retreat now. If you don't want to die, just kill all the enemies in front of me."Only by winning this battle will there be a chance of survival! '

In the end, the soldiers who had no retreat broke out with amazing fighting power in the decisive battle.They fought without fear of death, defeated the enemy, and even captured the enemy's coach. "

Fatty vividly told his disciples the story of the overlord of Chu's failure.

The players listened with gusto and almost applauded.

"Don't you think our current situation is very similar to this army? Now everyone thinks that we have played all the cards in our hand. And I can tell you with certainty that I really have no cards to play."

Some players couldn't help laughing out loud.

"But like this, should we admit defeat? We have come here so hard, should we just give up? We still have the unreserved support and love from many fans like Cindy!"

"Can we disarm and surrender under the watchful eyes of the fans? No! The battle between the two armies is all about courage. Facing a powerful opponent, even if we know we are invincible, we must dare to show our sword!"

"Guys, let's give it a go for the fans, for the win!"

"1, 2, 3! Go! Leeds!"

The first leg of the play-off semi-final between Leeds United and Middlesbrough has begun!

Karanka seemed to be affected by Fatty's remarks before the game, and he still sent a very aggressive 442 formation in the away game.According to Fatty's research on the videos of Middlesbrough games, Karanka usually plays a relatively stable 4231 in away games.

Kashuai was obviously irritated by the fat man, and wanted to play a beautiful offensive football away to hit the fat man in the face.

A few minutes before the fat man watched the game, he showed a weird smile.

The Boro players were influenced by the coach and actively pressed the offense on the field. The fat man has seen a lot of defensive gaps.

Perhaps, there is a real chance.

Fatty's premonition was right. In the 17th minute, Belotti took advantage of the gap created by the opponent's full-back to press the assist and directly hit the edge of the opponent's left penalty area.

Gibson can only let go of Wood, who he wants to mark, to make up for it.

Belotti was not greedy for credit, and before Gibson could get close, he made a cross towards the top of Wood's head in the penalty area.

Ayala tried hard to interfere with Wood in the penalty area but failed. Leeds United No. 9 made a volley shot and blasted the ball into the net beautifully.

Leeds United lead 1-0 at home.

This goal completely ignited the Elland Road Stadium, and the fat man roared and started a passionate celebration.

Karanka didn't panic after losing the ball, but showed amazing self-correction ability. He immediately replaced the starting striker Kick with Watson and played 4231.

The fat man showed a little surprise after seeing the substitution, and looked at Karanka who was staring at the field. The game seemed to become more interesting.

In this way, Boro hoarded five players in the midfield, and Leeds United, who were at a disadvantage in this area, quickly lost control of football.

Although Watson is a player on loan from Genk, he has won the trust of Karanka.Watson has scored eight goals in the British Championship. After he came on the field, Boro's formation became more compact, and the defensive loopholes were gradually plugged.

Moreover, Watson has a good ability to control the ball and pass threatening balls, and Middleburg's offense has become more organized under his combing.

This is not a good signal.

What's more, Middlesbrough also has Bamford, who is a headache for fat people in the frontcourt. This player who came from the Nottingham Forest youth training has made great progress this season and has the ability to complete a fatal blow.He has made 40 appearances for Middlesbrough this season, scoring [-] goals.

Bamford is best at finding opportunities in this anxious state.

Fortunately, the running advantage of the Leeds United players gradually emerged. Even if they can't control the ball, they can exert great pressure on the players holding the ball in Middlesbrough.

Leeds' continuous high pressure forced the Middlesbrough players to hastily handle the ball at their feet, and they were never able to create an offensive opportunity that threatened Leeds' goal.

Cook was in good form this game, covering a large area of ​​the midfield with running, perfectly playing the role of a midfielder.

The Leeds fans in the stands kept singing and cheering for the team, and the time of the first half was quickly lost in the fierce fighting between the two sides.

Leeds entered the intermission with a one-goal lead. After hearing the halftime whistle, Karanka walked back to the visiting team's locker room expressionlessly.

Fatty started to get up slowly after he gave Yevez a high-five. Everything that Fatty wanted was realized. The team scored a goal and did not give the opponent many chances.

Back in the locker room of the home team, the players started a relaxed conversation.The fat man was discussing with Aye and Brother Youtou the possible changes that Kalanka might use in the second half, and prepared a countermeasure.

(End of this chapter)