Chapter 128 The failed draw!

After the "magic lamp" told his teammates about the coach's tactical arrangements, Chelsea's stars frowned one by one...

Who are they?

Everyone comes from stars, from the conquering the English Premier League in Mourinho's era to the Champions League by chance last season, it can be said that this group of Chelsea players have experienced the entire experience of the "Blue Army" benefiting from the grassroots class of gold-yuan football to become a giant. These people have created the history of Chelsea together, and each of them has their own dignity and pride in their hearts.

But……

Just today, the team's head coach actually asked them to use foul tactics on the court to stop the opponent's attack!

This...this is a fucking shame!

shame!

Chelsea players were very resistant to Benitez's arrangements. This emotion even made their counterattack after conceding the ball lose its strength. The team's morale suffered some blows. In this case, it was a bit difficult to wrestle the home team away.

Mourinho was still watching the game with an expressionless face in the stands, and the camera given by the live director disgusted Benitez again.

However, Espanyol's tactical command is still correct. When Chelsea players find it really hard to stop their opponents without fouls, when their head coach has given the team the "foul tactics", Chelsea's stars have also started to move more and more. The frequent fouls have caused the game to fall into a stalemate. Every attack by Leeds United seems to have fallen into a quagmire swamp, so that after getting the ball, it pushes forward for more than ten meters and twenty meters, and then is fouled again, then advance again, and then fouled again...

"Oh - it's so ugly! Chelsea ruined a game that should have been very exciting, and their frequent fouls made the game ugly!"

Law enforcement referee Mark Clattenberg was not particularly severe at the beginning. When he found that Chelsea had more and more fouls and his actions were getting bigger and bigger, his judgment criteria began to become stricter. Otherwise, with the relationship between the two teams, if they were not restrained, it would be possible to eventually turn into a real green field fight.

At 38 minutes, Lampard directly tripped the "black big guy" Ameobi who protected the ball to the ground while running back. The referee also showed the first yellow card of the game.

With the appearance of the first yellow card, the fouls and cards on the field seemed to have opened the gate and poured out...

In the 41st minute, when Pivkowski dribbled the ball on the right, he was tackled by Ashley Cole outside the penalty area on the right. The referee took out a yellow card for the second time in the game and also severely warned Chelsea's players.

But just two minutes later, Leeds United, who played at home, returned to his face. T9 Torres protected the ball with his body when he received the ball in the frontcourt. However, Clegg Dawson behind him did not hesitate to push and kick him down on the lawn... a yellow card!

Referee Mark Cratberg strengthened the penalty without hesitation. He would never allow this game to lose control under his own law enforcement. Chelsea’s two yellow cards were said to be because their physical fitness could not keep up with the rhythm of the "Young Guards", and Clegg Dawson’s foul this time was a revenge.

And......Look at the treatment Clegg Dawson received after receiving the yellow card. Red, Ben Parker, Oddy and others, and the most famous Shaq of Leeds United, all surrounded him and hugged him with a smile, just like welcoming a hero!

Mark Kratberg waited for Chelsea to kick off the ball, and then blew the whistle at the end of the first half, and then called both team captains Jonny Hausen and Lampard to the front. He said with a serious expression: "You two are the captains of the team. You have the responsibility to help me maintain order on the court. You have done too much in the past ten minutes just now. I don't want to see it again in the second half. Otherwise, don't blame me for sending those unruly people out! Do you understand?"

"Yes. I understand!"

"clear!"

The two captains were not vague. Neither of them looked at each other. After nodding to the referee, they each turned around and left.

During the "Three Lions", Lampard was the big brother of England. This prestige was naturally enough to suppress Jonny Hausen, the England international who was still on the edge, Jonny Hausen also gave these big brothers enough respect, but at the club level, Captain Leeds is not polite because his identity is different.

Back in the locker room, the atmosphere of the home team with home advantage and one goal lead is relatively relaxed. Simon Grayson's young team has enough courage. These young and energetic newborn calfs don't care about Chelsea's foul tactics at all.

In the visiting team's locker room, Benitez repeatedly emphasized that the team would continue to play defensive counterattacks in the second half, and replaced Eussi with Carau. The speed and explosiveness of the Côte d'Ivoire are what Chelsea needs now. When the team did not concede the ball, Espanyol hopes to use the experience of Israel's midfielder to stabilize the situation, but now... Chelsea still needs to score goals while stabilizing the defense!

"Boys! Remember! We are playing against the team's arch rival Leeds United. Our situation is already very bad this season, but I have to remind you that even if we are not in good condition, we still cannot lose to a arch rival like Leeds United! Do you still remember? At the beginning of the season, we lost to our opponents 3:5 at home. What kind of treatment did you receive that time? In today's game, we must not lose even if we can't win, otherwise what will we use to face those fans who support us? I think... If we can pull Leeds from the team that competes for the championship, the fans will definitely be very satisfied with our performance!"

Benitez does not have strong control over this team, but Espanyol is very smart to guide the players' emotions. The relationship between the two teams is in a state of equal turmoil. What can make Leeds United unlucky is what Chelsea wants to do, and the other way around is the same. There is no reason between mortal enemies.

Sure enough, Chelsea players were mobilized by the head coach. Although most of these people were transferred from other teams, they had to play for one team, so they had to integrate themselves into this club. Now Leeds United is their mortal enemy, and they must consider more from the perspective of fans to gain the support of fans.

After the morale of the "Blue Army" returned to the field, the fighting spirit became strong, but the team is really old now. Even though these veterans have fought hard, they still can't keep up with the rhythm of the "Youth Guards". The situation in the second half seems to be worse than in the first half. They can only run away and persevere in defense and fouls.

Fortunately, since Mourinho's time, the "Blue Army" have had a strong and bloody style. They are not the team with the best skills or the team with the strongest attack power, but they are recognized as the most tenacious team.

The pace of the game was slowed down by Chelsea with a foul. The Leeds United offensive, which was playing at home, was blocked, and the players were also fouled again and again. Of course, they also made Chelsea pay a considerable price.

Essin was driven by Leeds's goal in 52 minutes and broke through. The 30-year-old Garner's explosive power was much worse than Jonny Hausen, but his strength was enough, and he pulled Jonny Hausen down at once. He also received a yellow card.

When the game reached 67 minutes, Alex had no choice but to hold the "black man" in the competition and pounce on the ground with both hands... Chelsea's fourth yellow card was also obtained.

In the 81st minute, Essin was beaten by Ben Parker and Jonny Hausen. Kalao, who had just played in the second half, had to make a foul slip and shovel Ben Parker out of the sideline... Chelsea's fifth yellow card.

Off the court, Simon Grayson bit his cheeks expressionlessly, his eyes full of anger. Benitez is so fucking shameless. This foul tactic has been used to this extent. Does the Spaniard have no worries about arousing hostility from both players, and ultimately leading to serious fouls and serious injuries on the court?

Simon Grayson felt sorry for his disciples, but Benitez did not have this concern. He was a transitional figure. How the team's condition would have nothing to do with him. Even if the whole team was injured at the end of the season, Mourinho took over a team without available soldiers when he came back, and that had nothing to do with him Benitez. All he wanted was to have excellent record during his time coaching Chelsea. It can be said that Benitez is now overdrawing Chelsea's last potential.

"Cache! Jonny!Cache!"

Simon Grayson finally made a tactical change. He felt that his team led 1:0 and the game was over 80 minutes long. At this time, it was better to be careful not to hurt his players.

At the same time, Simon Grayson also made a substitution adjustment, Hammit Altentop was sent to replace Pivkowski. It is difficult for Turkey's midfielder to find opportunities in the starting lineup. Unless Leeds United's tactics are readjusted, Simon Grayson can only send him to play as a substitute to maintain his condition.

Leeds United's retreat is also a very correct choice, but Simon Grayson forgot that he is facing a kingly team who only won the UEFA Champions League trophy last year!

Even though the "Blue Army" has become a mess due to the aging of players and the changes in tactical play, Di Matteo's tactical reform has also been declared a failure. However, the lean camel is bigger than the horse. After all, Chelsea was once an "Blue Army" who was invincible invasive.

Rich game experience and combat experience have always made this team have a good fighting awareness. When they find a little opportunity, they will not miss it. They will do anything to give their opponents... a fatal blow!

At 89 minutes of the game, when Torres received the ball from Karau on the right, he squeezed Ben Parker with his body before he touched the ball. The young Ben Parker resisted the once daunting T9. After the two ran side by side for four or five meters, Ben Parker stretched his foot to trip Torres without occupying a favorable position.........free kick.

The referee gave Chelsea a free kick outside the penalty area on the right side of Leeds United. This position is closer to the bottom line, and the threat it can pose is not very big. Leeds United players did not argue. Anyway, the game has reached the final stage, and Chelsea's attack may be the last time.

But what is unexpected is that Chelsea actually used this free kick to play a very exciting cooperation!

First, Lampard kicked the ball to Torres in the penalty area, and the Spanish center drove the ball to the small penalty area, but suddenly passed the ball back to Lampard.

When Leeds United defenders focused on Lampard and were wary of his heavy shooting, T9 had quietly retreated to the right side of the free throw point...

"Bang!"

Lampard passed by!

"Bang!"

The unguarded Torres didn't have time to stop the ball. As long as he paused a little, he would be surrounded by Leeds United players. He directly swung his right leg and kicked it!

The ball, close to the turf, flew into the goal from the middle of the goal... just on Ronegan's left foot!

"goallllllllllllllll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Torres yelled and rushed to his bench. He wanted to dedicate the goal to the head coach who has regained his form and confidence... Benitez!
Chapter completed!