Chapter 23: Continuation of “tradition”

After performing well in the new position, Chen Jinlong became happy and prefers to pass his teammates during training. Many times, he even delayed the opportunity to pass the ball because he had to go there.

This situation is seen in Simon Grayson's eyes, which makes him frown. A wing player who only cares about breaking through the court is definitely not a good player. Any player with superb breakthrough ability needs to know how to control himself, otherwise he will not be able to integrate into the team.

Chen Jinlong... seems to be walking on such a road!

However, Simon Grayson's concerns were obviously redundant, because someone first came forward to scold Chen Jinlong, and this person was... Shaq!

"Chen Jinlong! What are you playing with? What are you so good at? You have been dribbling the ball and slowing down the pace!"

Regardless of whether there were many people or not, Shaq yelled at Chen Jinlong directly. Anyway, he spoke Chinese, and no one else understood it except Du Xiaoguang.

Chen Jinlong and Du Xiaoguang are both little brothers he discovered when he was playing football in Barcelona. Seeing that they have grown up all the way to this day, it can be said that if it weren't for Shaq's influence, Simon Grayson might not have given these two Chinese teenagers a chance. After all, in the eyes of most Europeans, yellow people would not be able to play football at all.

The calm Du Xiaoguang does not need anyone to worry about. He will work diligently to complete the arrangement of the head coach and meet the requirements of the head coach. Sometimes he is even too worry-free, and it seems that he lacks the bloodiness that football players should have.

Chen Jinlong was just the opposite. His jumpy personality made him look a little frizzy and he was a little fond of it. He had just improved a little in the right forward position in the last game and he was immediately proud.

Well!

Facing Shaq's roar, Chen Jinlong didn't dare to say anything. He knew very well that he could be the most helpful to him today. Moreover, Shaq has always been the big brother in his heart and is the most respected person. Otherwise, he and Du Xiaoguang would have stayed in Barcelona to fight. With their personal abilities, the chances are no less than those in Leeds United, and even if he contradicted Simon Grayson, he would not fight Shaq.

"Boss, I was wrong, I will change it! I will definitely change it!"

Chen Jinlong quickly raised his hand to admit his mistake. His respectful attitude made people unable to speak harshly. Shaq raised his eyebrows and walked over to educate the boy: "Xiaolong, I'll tell you, if you play like this, not to mention having a good performance in the new position, even the right-back position will be lost! The team is a whole. Everyone must serve the interests of this collective. You only care about breaking through on the side. Yes, you are happy and comfortable, but everyone has to wait for you to go out! Even if I am the team's offensive core, it is because my goal rate is higher, which can maximize the team's interests. Otherwise, I can go to the midfield to help the team defend! You kid don't even know how to play football? Do you still need me to teach you?"

"Uh! No...no! Haha...Boss, look...what should I do?"

Facing the hippie-smiling Chen Jinlong, Shaq had no choice but to stare at him: "Do whatever you should do! Pass the ball when you should pass, and break the ball when you should break! Did you play football on the first day of the fuck!?"

"This...this..."

Chen Jinlong was a little embarrassed. After all, he played as a right back, so he didn't know how to choose in the right forward position. But as soon as he saw Shaq glaring at him again, he immediately changed his words: "Okay! I understand! I understand!"

After being scolded by Shaq, Chen Jinlong immediately changed his body. He stopped showing off his footwork. After getting the ball, he often passed the ball back or crossed the ball, and then continued to run and support him, which made Shaq look better.

The Leeds player on the side laughed in his heart. Those who didn't understand Shaq felt that Shaq was showing the attitude of the team boss. But those who really knew Shaq knew that this was Shaq's performance that was responsible for Chen Jinlong. When others performed poorly, Shaq didn't get angry.

Du Xiaoguang felt warm when he saw Chen Jinlong being scolded, and he couldn't help but remember the scene when he and Chen Jinlong met Shaq in Barcelona. But who would have thought that just one encounter, the fate of himself and Chen Jinlong had undergone a drastic change. Even today, they have come to England from Spain and become a member of Leeds United.

Fate and destiny are really magical!

November 22 is the match day of the European international competition. England defeated Russia 4-1 at home. Shaq scored a hat-trick in the game to help England defeat their opponents. This is also the 247 goals he scored for the "Three Lions" in 156 games. The current head coach of England, France's Frenchman Laurent Blanco, said: "Shaq, who is about to turn 31, is still the soul of the team. His performance is good or bad, which will directly determine the team's performance in the European Cup next summer."

Shaq's good form not only played a decisive role in playing for England, but also played a huge role when he returned to the club...

On November 26, Leeds United beat Norwich City 5:0 away. Shaq scored five goals by himself, and Chen Jinlong also gave Shaq two assists when there was only one breakthrough in the game, and he performed normally in the right forward position.

On December 2, Leeds United's luck was extremely bad, and it was completely a feeling of possession of bad gods. They were tied by Bristol City 1:1 at home. Although Shaq scored one goal in the game, he hit the post twice. Leeds United shot 19 times and only got one goal, but his opponent equalized the score at 73 minutes after only two shots and finally settled into a draw.

On December 6, in the quarterfinals of the League Cup, Leeds United beat Manchester City 6-0 away. Shaq scored a hat-trick in the first half. In the second half, Bellacta, Lons, and Murray, who made a comeback, all scored goals.

Murray returned to the right back after recuperation for a month, allowing Chen Jinlong to return to the right-back position, and Leeds United's right-back offense has also become active again. These are all manifestations of the team's development on the positive side. In another position that is not noticed, there is a person who has played smoothly for many games. This person is... Russian central defender Kslov!

Since Kslov returned to the team's starting lineup, the Russians seemed to have changed their sexuality, and their frigid problems have changed a lot. They cooperated with Du Xiaoguang more and more tacitly in the position of the central defender. Kslov serves as the center guard, while Du Xiaoguang plays the calm role of a rock-like scavenger. These two young center-back partners are joining hands to reach a higher level, and Leeds United's defense has become stable.

With a stable defense and a regaining vitality, the "Young Guards" once again entered a stage of rapid progress...

On December 11, Leeds United beat West Ham United 3:0 away, and Shaq scored another hat trick.

On December 16, Leeds United defeated Aston Villa 2:1 away. While Shaq scored twice, Leeds United's defense also withstood the bombardment of the opponent. He tried to ensure the goal was not lost after his opponent shot eight times in the second half. After the game, Simon Grayson said "I am very satisfied with his team's defense."

On December 22, Leeds United swept Tottenham Hotspur 6:0 at home. Kslov used a corner kick to score the team's first record in 4 minutes, and Shaq took over the remaining five goals. After the game, Kslov, who has become the defender of England's most goals this season, was praised by Simon Grayson.

On December 26, Leeds United defeated Chelsea 3:1 at Stamford Bridge Stadium, and Kslov's header in the 11-minute kick opened the door to victory for the "Youth Guards". Although Shaq did not score in this game, he had an assist, making a huge contribution to the team's offense.

On December 30, Leeds United tied 0:0 with Manchester City away, and finally ended the journey of the first half of the season with an unbeaten record of 15 wins, 4 draws and 49 points.

In the standings, Leeds United ranks first!

The "Blue" followed closely with 47 points, but Chelsea played one more round of league games than Leeds United. After Leeds United's make up for the game, the gap between them and Leeds United is very likely to turn into five points.

The real threat comes from the defending champion "Gunner" Arsenal. Mourinho's team has only played 17 rounds of the league due to the Champions League, ranking third with 13 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss and 42 points. Once they make up for two rounds of the league, they may only fall behind the "Youth Guards".

But no matter what, Leeds United is now a favorite to win the championship, and even the bookmaker has adjusted their odds to the same as Arsenal. Of course, this is also an adjustment made after full consideration.

Not to mention anything else, Shaq's efficiency of scoring 36 goals in 19 league games this season is enough to ensure that Leeds United still has the motivation to move forward in the second half of the season. Lens and Murray also ranked first and second in the assist list with 14 times and 11 times respectively due to Shaq's relationship.

What's more, "Brutal Simon" has always had the tradition of giving his team a boost during winter transfers, and every boost will make the team he leads stronger, and never exception!

This winter, Leeds United has bought three players: Marsio, Hoydenk and Crasandy, one center back, one left forward and one right forward. This is almost all the positions that the "Youth Guards" are not stable enough in the first half of the schedule. With Simon Grayson's ability, these three players will most likely make Leeds United stronger.

By then, the "Youth Guards" will become stronger. In addition, there is no bond with European competitions this season, so they can devote more energy to the league. Who dares to say that they cannot make a big stride and finally win the championship trophy!?
Chapter completed!