Chapter 721 The match with Tramed
"Here here!"
"Pass the ball to me!"
"Go up and stare at people!"
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On the training ground of the Leeds City first team, a group match is taking place.
Players shouted to alert their teammates.
Various shouts and whistles, as well as the muffled sound of the football being hit, made the training ground lively.
Head coach Tony Clark stood on the sidelines, paying close attention to the performance of every player on the field and keeping it in his mind.
The performance of some players in this game will determine whether they can participate in the second round of the League Cup in midweek.
In the second round of the League Cup, Leeds City's opponent was Helmer, who had just been relegated from the Premier League to the English Championship.
In this game, Clark did not plan to use all his main players, but decided to rotate.
Players who have not had much chance to play in the previous three league games may be able to play in the league - of course, the premise is that they must work hard in training and impress the head coach with their performance.
Kamara got the ball on the left wing. He first made a gesture of breaking through in a straight line. After deceiving Dixon, who was guarding him, to take a step back, he suddenly moved the football to the middle and cut inside!
The defensive players judged that he would continue to dribble laterally, or cut directly inside and then shoot from outside the penalty area into the far corner. Everyone came up to surround him.
Kamara did exactly that - he raised his right leg while dribbling laterally, which is a standard kick-off for shooting.
But then he didn't actually shoot the ball. The right foot he swung out made a false shot from the side of the football, and then swung it back suddenly.
In the process of swinging back, his heel forcefully knocked the football behind him!
The football rolled quickly from Dixon's side to the wing!
He actually passed the ball!
And it is a heel pass that is more difficult than the ordinary heel pass!
Quinn, who moved forward according to the tactical requirements, originally saw Kamara cutting inside and gave up hope on his passing. So instead of continuing to run forward, he stopped and entered theater mode.
Who would have thought that the football would roll towards me...
He was stunned for a moment and did not start immediately. When I ran up again, I could no longer catch up with the football. I could only watch the football roll out of the bottom line...
There were sighs of regret both on and off the field.
To be honest, Kamara's pass was really beautiful. If Quinn could react in time and move forward resolutely in advance, he could even bring the football into the opponent's penalty area and directly disrupt the defense.
Quinn obviously knew this, and although he was surprised, he turned around and gave Kamara a thumbs-up, indicating that he had passed the ball well.
Kamara was not unhappy that such an exquisite pass was wasted.
"I always feel that Kamara seems to be a little different from before..." Assistant coach Randhir frowned and pondered beside Clark. "This pass is like this, and his breakthrough was also like this before. His feet are obviously more concise."
"I heard that Williams and Hu specifically approached him after training, and the three of them had a private conversation," Clark said.
"They actually talked about Kamala?" Randhir was surprised.
"The two of them have a good personal relationship with Kamala, and it's normal that Kamala is willing to listen to them. But I think the most important thing is that the poor performance in two consecutive games should also make Kamala reflect on many... many aspects. It’s a combination of factors. In any case, it’s a good thing that he is willing to change.”
"Then...should he still play in the League Cup with Helmer?"
Clark shook his head: "No. The League Cup must give other players opportunities."
Randhir nodded and had no objection.
For the current Leeds City, the League Cup is a competition for substitute players to maintain their match status. The team will not invest too much energy in it - after all, their goal this season is to maintain league relegation.
In order to successfully avoid relegation, even if Leeds City gives up both the FA Cup and League Cup.
After all, whether it is the League Cup or the FA Cup, it is very difficult to win. If you can't win the championship, it means nothing. However, league relegation is more realistic...
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Although Leeds City did not send in all the main players, they still defeated Helmer 2:0 away from home.
After being relegated, Helmer lost several important main players and its strength declined seriously. Therefore, even if it was a home game, it could not withstand Leeds City's rapid offensive.
Hu Lai went to the away game with the team, but sat on the sidelines throughout the game and did not get a minute of playing time.
Because he still has to prepare for the fourth round of the league on Sunday.
That was a tough battle.
Leeds City will welcome traditional giant Tramed at home.
Last season Hu Lai went to the Red Roof Stadium with the team to challenge this team and scored a goal in that game.
The entire Leeds City team performed very well in that game.
It's a pity that they were awarded a penalty kick in the 89th minute and ended up losing bitterly.
Of course, in the eyes of outsiders, even if they lose the game, Leeds City players should not have any regrets or unwillingness. After all, the strength gap between the two teams is huge and they are not on the same level at all.
It is remarkable enough that Leeds City can only lose one goal in the away game and make it so difficult for Tramed to win.
No one knows what the Leeds City players went through in the dressing room after losing that game.
No one knew that this defeat was actually a turning point in Leeds City's relegation.
In fact, from this perspective, Tramed must have a place on Leeds City's list of thanks for avoiding relegation last season.
They can't wait to welcome Tramed at their home court and express their joy of successfully relegating last season, while once again drawing strength from Tramed to help them successfully avoid relegation this season.
When Tony Clark was preparing for the midweek League Cup, he had already set his sights on the weekend league. He didn't care at all about the result of the League Cup. It didn't matter whether he won or lost.
Of course, the final result was not bad. Leeds City, who came on the bench, were able to beat Helmer away from home.
Jay Adams started the game and performed well. He and Pete Williams created sparks as a midfield partner in the game. Let Clark see what the team's midfield combination will look like in the future.
"I have decided that Adams will start the next league game." After returning to Leeds, Clark informed the coaching staff of his decision and no one objected.
Jay Adams is yet to start a league game since arriving from London Bridge. After all, after changing positions, he had to adapt to many things again, and his training tasks were also very heavy.
After passing the test of the League Cup, Adams' performance left all coaches speechless - such a performance is indeed worthy of being a starter.
"In addition, Kamara will not start the next game and will continue to sit on the bench."
This decision surprised everyone, and Sam Randall even took an extra look at Clark.
After all, it can be seen from recent training that Kamara has indeed changed. He is working hard to reverse his past playing habits and make his style of play more suitable for the Premier League.
"The young man needs a knock. Having him on the bench for two consecutive games is a wake-up call for him." In full view of the crowd, Clark explained why he did this. "He has to pay some price for his poor form in two consecutive games."
No one disputed this explanation.
Dealing with an eighteen-year-old young man like Kamala really requires a combination of kindness and power.
It was a "favor" for him to start three consecutive games before, but now it is a "wei" for him to sit on the bench for two consecutive games.
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Kamara was sitting on the bench wearing a training T-shirt, looking at the court with raised eyes in the afternoon sunshine.
Leeds City's home match against Tramed is underway.
Just now, Hu Lai in the penalty area completed a goal.
Although there was no goal, not even within the goal frame, a burst of warm applause erupted from the stands, encouraging and praising Hulay's performance.
This is Hulay's status in Leeds City today.
Kamara thought of what happened on the way to the competition today:
When he, Williams and Hulay passed through the air corridor and walked towards the stadium, huge cheers broke out from the Leeds City fans waiting below the corridor.
He is not so narcissistic as to think that these cheers are for him.
Obviously, Peter Williams and Hu Lai beside him are currently the two most popular people in the hearts of Leeds City fans.
Now both men are on the court, only he is on the bench.
Counting the League Cup last week, he has failed to start two consecutive games...
Kamala suddenly smiled.
Isn't this a normal situation for a player who jumps directly from France C to the Premier League?
It's unusual for him to start three consecutive league games before.
He knew the coach's patience with him had run out and he had failed to capitalize on his opportunity after a stellar performance in the first round. So the current situation is entirely his own fault, and he deserves it.
There is nothing to say, except to wait patiently for the opportunity on the bench.
As long as you give me another chance...give me another chance, I will definitely seize it!
Ismael Camara, a stubborn young man, sat on the bench and swore to himself.
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Leeds City, playing at home, followed Tony Clark's habit of taking the initiative and started a confrontation with Tramed.
But it was the visiting team Tramed who scored first.
In the 31st minute of the first half, Tramed interrupted Leeds City's attack and launched a quick counterattack.
The team's French international player Pap Bonnet sent a cross from the right wing. The young Portuguese international player who just joined the team this summer, the talented winger Ricardo Barea, headed the ball towards Leeds. City's goal!
"Balia——!!! Beautiful! He scored his first goal after joining Tramed! After starting three consecutive games but failing to score, he finally broke his goal drought. "!" Sky TV commentator Cox said loudly, "After moving to England from Portugal for 65 million pounds, he failed to score in three consecutive games, which put Barea under tremendous pressure. ...Now, he can take the burden off his shoulders and breathe a sigh of relief!”
After scoring the goal, Ballea was very excited. He was like a monkey liberated from the Five Fingers Mountain by Tang Monk, running and jumping on the court. He changed directions to avoid his teammates, then changed directions again and passed by his teammates who came up to hug him. Finally, he ran to the corner flag area, stretched out his hand to hold the corner flag pole, faced the Leeds City fans in the stands, and raised his head. Looking into the distance.
But in the eyes of Leeds City fans, this is naked arrogance - his high chin is a symbol of arrogance.
The stands were filled with harsh boos from Leeds City fans.
David Miller stood in the north stand, raised his middle finger at Beria below, and cursed: "FUCK! What a bastard! He is worth 65 million and only scored a goal in the fourth game. , you still have the nerve to celebrate? I’ll just hit him with a wall and die!”
The son next to him, Matthew, nodded repeatedly and echoed his father: "That's right! Hu only cost us 12 million, and he scored five goals in the first three games!"
When David heard this, he turned to glance at him, and Matthew looked back: "What? Did I say something wrong?"
The father slapped his son hard on the back: "You are right!"
Little Matthew grinned after being photographed and felt that his father was taking the opportunity to retaliate...
But as a son, he didn't dare to say this.
He had no choice but to follow other Leeds City fans in the stands and send sincere "malice" to the Tramed players below the stands.
Boos and curses mixed together and became the main theme in Flanders Stadium. (End of chapter)