Chapter 201 Against Sheffield United(1/2)
Although Leeds United won this game, many problems were exposed, and the most important problem was Lu Feng.
Although Lu Feng performed well throughout the game, he showed unparalleled strength on the offensive end, and even scored goals to help the team win, there are some problems that are still new.
That is, Lu Feng is not familiar with the midfield position.
This is not familiar with it, not that Lu Feng has not done a good job in organizing the offense, but that Lu Feng needs more training in controlling the rhythm of the game.
The game against Nottingham Forest also illustrates this. When Silva was present, with Silva's assistance, land wind could still control the rhythm of the game.
However, when Silva was injured and replaced, Lu Feng's grasp of the rhythm was much worse than Silva's words.
It is precisely this reason that the original picture of Nottingham Forest's scored two goals in the last stage and almost equalized the score.
Of course, this cannot be blamed on Lu Feng. It is also related to the fact that the entire Leeds United team was loose after leading the big score.
Nottingham Forest is an offensive team. After they scored the goal, they went crazy and were indeed very threatening.
Klopp has no good idea to deal with this.
If the team's mentality problem can be solved after leading the team, then Lu Feng can only rely on Lu Feng himself to control the game.
After the game, Klopp lost his temper with Leeds United players in the locker room.
"I don't know what you play. In the second half of the game, are you not going to play football anymore? There are a lot of three goals leading, but it is not that you can't be tied or overtaken. Are there fewer things like this happening on the football field?
This season is not over yet, and the league championship is still a bit far away from us. If you still have this attitude in the next game, then maybe you will even lose the opportunity to upgrade.
Leeds United is going to return to the Premier League as the champion of the English Championship. I will definitely not allow the second result to appear. If this happens in the next game, whoever performs like the second half of today will not have to play in the future!”
After being scolded by Klopp, the Leeds United players were so nervous that they did not dare to speak.
In fact, this game was indeed as Klopp said. In the second half, everyone underestimated the enemy, which led to constant dangers in front of the goal.
Seeing that the players were all so arrogant, Klopp snorted coldly and looked at Lu Feng.
"Lu Feng, come to my office later."
Lu Feng quickly agreed.
Klopp nodded slightly and left the locker room.
The players returned to normal after Klopp left.
Hernandez patted his chest and said with lingering fear.
"The head coach looked so fierce just now. I doubt who would dare to speak just now would probably be eaten by him."
"It's not surprising that he has always been such a head coach."
Someone said so.
“What the head coach said makes sense.”
Adiac slowly stood up.
"In this game, we really underestimated the enemy. Upgrading should not be a difficult task for us. We should indeed make it a major task to compete for the championship."
"Yes, the captain is right. We are so powerful, how can we not win a championship?"
The team's main central defender Eisenmond also said.
Silva did not care about the players' discussions and walked to Lu Feng carefully and asked.
"What did the head coach ask you for? Did you commit a crime?"
Lu Feng shook his head and spread his hands.
"I don't know, I guess I'm not satisfied with my performance in this game. To be honest, my performance is indeed not as good as you."
Silva smiled and touched Lu Feng's head.
"Take it slow, the position of the midfield is really different from the forward. The forward just needs to find the space, run there, and wait for the ball to come and shoot.
However, when organizing the midfield, you not only need to connect the team, but also need to observe the positions of the players on both sides at any time, find a gap, and pass the ball to the feet of your own players at the most appropriate time.
Not only that, more often, you also need to control the rhythm of the game to avoid various problems. In fact, you have done a good job. I was far worse than you at your age."
Lu Feng didn't say anything, slowly realized Silva's words and nodded silently.
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"Coach, are you looking for me?"
In the office, Lu Feng looked at the busy Klopp and asked carefully.
Klopp saw Lu Feng, pointed to the chair and smiled.
"Sit down."
Lu Feng sat down slowly and asked softly.
"Well, coach, are you dissatisfied with my performance?"
Lu Feng couldn't help but feel angry.
Klopp did not answer the conversation and asked back.
"I have been to the team for a while. How are you feeling? Are you still used to it?"
Lu Feng touched his head and smiled honestly.
"It's okay, I feel that there is no difference between Britain except for its large defensive moves."
"Do you think the current tactical system is still used to it? Do you feel anything?"
"Uh... Fortunately, I think it's pretty good, but I'm not doing well enough. In the second half of the game, after Silva got off the court, I felt a little uncontrollable, and I don't know why."
Klopp looked at Lu Feng in surprise. Other players were usually very nervous when facing the head coach, but Lu Feng could even tell him that he was not good, which surprised him.
"It's a good thing to realize this. I have some videos here, which are key shots in Leeds United's game. Some of them have been marked out specifically. I hope you can watch this video more, not only to be familiar with the way your teammates play football as quickly as possible, but also help you understand the rhythm of the game.
You are a very talented player. I am optimistic about your future and I believe that your future achievements will be very high. However, I hope you are not proud and don’t ruin yourself because of a little immediate benefit.
I don’t want to see something like that that is absent from training because of business cooperation, I don’t want to see it for the second time, do you understand?”
Lu Feng nodded in a hurry.
"I understand, coach, don't worry, this kind of thing will never happen next time."
Klopp smiled and slapped a U-dish on the table.
"You go down and watch slowly. Don't be too anxious. You are still young. Every outstanding player comes from your stage. You have to know that a player's experience can only be accumulated slowly and cannot be rushed."
"Thank you, coach, I understand what you mean, I have a good mentality."
Lu Feng smiled at Klopp and reached out to put the U-plate into his pocket.
"If there is nothing else, I'll leave first. Coach, please be careful to rest early and don't work too late."
"Oh, there's one more thing!"
Klopp seemed to be reminded by the land wind.
"What's the matter?"
"Silva is injured and cannot play in the next game, you have to perform well."
"ah?"
Lu Feng was stunned.
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In the 29th round of the Champions League, Leeds United challenged Sheffield United away.
In this game, due to Silva's injury, Lu Feng came to the front midfielder, and the start of veteran Biletto Torres on the front line. Leeds United's formation became the familiar 442 formation.
During the warm-up, Leeds United players fully felt the "enterprise" of Sheffield United fans. They welcomed Leeds United players with booing and scolding.
Although Sheffield United has been in the Championship, the fans themselves are loyal enough. Sheffield United is only one step away from the upgrade zone this season. In such an urgent need to score points, they encountered the powerful Leeds United.
It's no wonder Sheffield United fans treat Leeds United players like this.
This situation didn't stop until Leeds United players left the court and returned to the locker room.
However, Leeds United players have been to many away games and do not take this booing seriously. In other words, they actually don’t care about the booing fans at all. As professional players, this situation has long been commonplace.
In comparison, Sheffield United fans are pretty good. Some team fans even hang insulting flags and slogans in the stands. At least, there is no appearance here at all.
Klopp stood in the locker room, his players had changed their clothes, all sitting in their own positions, watching him, waiting for his speech.
"I have nothing to say. Remember the things we have always emphasized in training. As long as you can seriously implement the training content into the competition, we will easily win this game."
Klopp's words were unanimously agreed by the players. Sheffield United is not strong, and it is not unfamiliar to the teams that are better than Sheffield United in the league.
Although Sheffield United's home court is called the "Devil's home court", there have been fewer "Devil's home court" conquered by Leeds United this season?
The booing of the fans just wanted to influence Leeds United players and win the game, and Sheffield United took it for granted.
......
Although Silva cannot play due to injury, the huge gap in strength between Leeds United and Sheffield United makes Leeds United fans not think that Leeds United will lose in this game.
Although there are accidents on the football field, accidents are not so easy to happen.
To be continued...