Chapter 131 Ending
Chapter 131 ends
Although the team reversed Blackburn 3:2 away, the physical problems exposed by the team still made Simon Grayson scratch his head extremely, and he was about to play the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup with Paris Saint-Germain next. Leeds' board of directors also conveyed the latest instructions to him: strive for the UEFA Cup with all his might!
Bielhoff and his team don’t know how to understand football. On the contrary, Bielhoff, Marcus Muller, Daniel Kunze are all well-known people in the football circle. They only after repeated argumentation and considerations will this task be assigned to Simon Grayson.
After borrowing venture capital funds to acquire Leeds United, Bielhoff was always thinking about how to make the investment recover the cost as soon as possible, and then hold the entire Leeds United in his hands. By then, this Premier League club will be the profitable part of their investment. Leeds United has reached the semi-finals of the Europa League this season, and it is so close to the championship. If you give up at this time, it will be equivalent to giving up a large amount of bonus.
Moreover, Leeds United is still at the top of the league. Although it is only one point more than Manchester United, the team's strength is not enough to compete for this season's championship. In addition, Tottenham's fall has basically fulfilled Leeds United's qualification for the Champions League next season. On the premise of ensuring that the team can enter the Champions League next season, striving to win the UEFA Cup. This decision is completely in line with the Germans' precise way of thinking.
On May 12, Elland Road Stadium welcomed Paris Saint-Germain, with superstars gathered, and Simon Grayson and his team fought their last bit of energy, and finally defeated this powerful opponent 2:1 at home with the goals of Nelson Oliveira and Shaq.
However, in the next 35th round of the English Premier League, the "Youth Guards" who had exhausted physical fitness lost 1:2 to Norwich City at home. While obediently handing over the leaderboard, they also fell to third place in the standings.
After winning the "Manchester City Derby" with a score of 3:0, the "Red Devils" Manchester United topped the list with a record of 26 wins, 4 draws, 5 losses and 82 points. "Old Sir" Ferguson took the opportunity to issue a declaration of winning the championship: "We encountered difficulties at the beginning of the season, but I firmly believe that we can come from behind. Now we are running faster and faster. We have surpassed all our opponents and are just waiting for the moment of running across the finish line!"
The Gunners Arsenal also profited from the "Manchester City Derby" and rose to the second place in the standings with 26 wins, 3 draws, 7 losses and 81 points.
Leeds United only ranked third with 26 wins, 2 draws, 7 losses and 80 points.
The physical crisis not only affected Leeds United's league performance. In the next second leg with Paris Saint-Germain, Leeds United lost 0:5 and was eventually eliminated from the Europa League with a total score of 2:6.
After experiencing the experience from heaven to hell in ten days, Zach Thompson also expressed a lot of emotion. Although the "Black Feet" system has magical functions, it is not omnipotent after all, especially when the teammates' bonus skill points are limited, it strengthens the teammates' physical condition, and the disadvantages of insufficient strength are exposed. If the teammates' skills are strengthened, the physical crisis will be exposed more thoroughly, and even the opponent's game rhythm cannot keep up. What's the use of having the best skills?
Only three days after being eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain. Leeds United suffered another heavy blow in the away game against Wolves...
Just 24 minutes into the game, Leeds United had already achieved a huge advantage of 3:0 lead with captain Jonny Hausen's goal and Shake's double score. However, the development of the game later completely smashed the confidence of Leeds fans in the team.
After leading three goals, Leeds United felt relieved. When they gritted their teeth and breathed out, the players were extremely heavy as if their legs were filled with lead on the court, and they couldn't run at all. However, the Wolves took this opportunity to launch a crazily counterattack. It was really as cruel as a group of wolves.
At the end of the first half, the score on the court had already become 3:3. After the game entered the second half, Wolves scored two more goals in a row and finally completed a shocking reversal with a score of 5:3.
After this game, with all the teams playing 36 rounds of the league, the "Youth Guards" still maintained the third place ranking, with 26 wins, 2 draws, 8 losses and 80 points in 36 games. There is an 8-point gap between Tottenham and Tottenham, which ranks fifth, and has completely locked down the qualification to play in the Champions League next season.
Although Manchester United lost 1:2 to the "Blue Army" Chelsea in the make-up match, the "Red Devils" still ranks first in the standings. The decision of "Old Sir" Ferguson to retire after winning the championship was still brought invincible good luck to this Scottish old man who had ruled the English football world for 20 years.
The defending champion "Blue Moon" ranked fourth with 77 points. With only two rounds left in the league, there is no hope of defending the title, unless Manchester United, Arsenal and Leeds all lose two games in a row, and Manchester City wins two games in a row, but this probability... I'm afraid there will be no one in a row!
Although the three teams of Manchester United, Arsenal and Leeds United are only one point apart, and they still have hope of winning the championship in the final stage, the English media have already excluded Leeds United from the championship team, and there is only one reason... a physical fitness crisis!
At the end of the season, the amazing "Youth Guards" this season has an irreversible physical crisis, which makes countless people feel sorry for it. Many people still hope to see Leeds United succeed, but this young team is basically out of the way. The team's physical fitness has begun to collapse. Even opponents like Norwich City and Wolves can lose. How can they have any hope?
"Leeds United's physical fitness collapsed and missed the opportunity to win the championship!"
"The dark horse miracle was terminated because of exhaustion of physical strength!"
"Inadequate experience, Leeds lost to the UEFA Cup and failed again in the league, and the lesson was painful!"
Similar remarks that were not conducive to Leeds United have filled the entire English media, and it seems that a cloud of clouds is shrouded over Thorpe Arch training base. Leeds United players themselves have no confidence to go on. Now they are not only physically tired, but also psychologically unable to bear it. Many people have performed well in the team this season, and other teams have shown interest in them.
The value of the "Three Musketeers of Leeds" and its importance to Leeds United are self-evident. No team of the three of them will easily launch an attack, but other players are not listed here.
There are many teams like Red, Dawson, Snoldgrass, Bechio and others who have reported half-true news, saying they are interested in them.
In the last two Leeds United games, some staff from other teams have frequently appeared in the stands, and even Barcelona scouts have come. Mourinho has appeared in the stands for three consecutive games. There are reports that after the "Madman" returns to Stamford Bridge Stadium next season, the first player to buy is Red. This New Zealand central defender has become Mourinho's first choice for the "Blue Army" to strengthen the defense line.
Various transfer rumors have made the mentality of the "Young Guards" even more chaotic, and there are only two rounds left in the league. The team has already obtained the qualifying for the Champions League next season, and the players themselves have no belief to stick to it. These young boys still feel that the champion is really far away from him!
During training, Simon Grayson looked at the young and tired faces and looked at their complicated eyes. He knew that there might be a lot of people here next season and there would be many new faces.
At this time, Simon Grayson sighed helplessly. At the same time, he also secretly regretted it... If he had not followed the decision of the board of directors at that time and went all out in the Europa League, perhaps the team's physical fitness crisis would not have been so fast and so comprehensive! As long as he persisted for another two weeks, it would only be two weeks, and his team should have hope of competing for the championship!
But now... looking at the team in front of me that is in poor condition, low morale and moving, how can such a team move towards the championship again!?
This season... maybe that's it?
Simon Grayson was helpless and gave up. He turned around and thought that his team's performance this season was actually really overjoyed. After rushing into the Super League as a newly promoted player, he can now lock in the UEFA Champions League two rounds ahead of schedule. What else can I be dissatisfied with with such a record?
Champion...that's not something that can be obtained easily by any team!
In the last two rounds of the league, the "Youth Guards" still defeated Tottenham Hotspur 3:2 at home. Although they lost to the "Magpie" in the last round 0:4, they finally won 27 wins, 2 draws, 9 losses and 83 points in 38 games, and will directly enter the Champions League group stage with the "Red Devils" Manchester United next season.
"Old Sir" Ferguson finally led the team to win 28 wins, 4 draws, 6 losses, and 88 points in 38 games. The 71-year-old godfather of Manchester United can finally retire peacefully this time.
The defending champion Manchester City finally ranked third, and Italian Mancini's life in Manchester also came to an end. After the last round of the game, Manchester City's board of directors announced the news of the job of the Italian. No one was surprised by the decision of "Blue Moon".
Leeds chairman Bielhof is still very satisfied with the team's performance. The team finally won a prize of £15 million this season and will enter the Champions League next season, which will be a considerable income.
While paying bonuses to the team, the Leeds Board of Directors also praised the team's results of head coach Simon Grayson. Everyone unanimously determined that under the leadership of Simon Grayson, the team's future will definitely be bright.
Simon Grayson's work ability has been recognized, so it is naturally his turn to plan for his team next season...
Chapter completed!