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Chapter 208 Goal, Champion? !

Li Rui feels very tired, the season has entered the sprint stage, not only mentally tired, but also psychologically tired.

Recently, Li Rui's state seems to be a barometer for Leeds United. If Li Rui is in good state, Leeds United will be able to win, and vice versa; although, this also reflects from the side that Li Rui's importance in this team However, this is also pressure. As long as Leeds United loses, the media will definitely blame Li Rui. Such a big pressure is too heavy for a 20-year-old boy. .

Tonight, Li Rui trained with Fabian Delph and Jonathan until very late. When he came back, he slumped on the sofa, not wanting to move. He simply ate a bowl of instant noodles for dinner, even if he was full Stomach.

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After the team training ended today, when several people were chatting, they talked about their opponents in the league next. They were a little dizzy at the thought of facing Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United in succession. If we say that at the beginning of the season, , A few young people may be very happy to meet such a strong team. At that time, they were full of fighting spirit, but now, everyone knows that the team's goal is to enter the European arena. It's not good news for the giants.

The hard work of a season depends on the last two months. Of course, Li Rui doesn't want to be with the team by himself. Seeing that the hard work of a season will be wiped out in the end.

However, football is played by 11 people, and it is not possible for Li Rui alone to win. In addition, Li Rui's recent state is also ups and downs, which also makes Li Rui very annoyed. He stood up when the team needed him most and proved his worth, but failed to do so.

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Li Rui turned over, let himself lie face up on the sofa, and then stared at the ceiling in a daze. After more than ten minutes, he was really bored. He turned on the TV, and Sky TV was broadcasting a talk show. This program is about the prediction of the FA Cup knockout match between Leeds United and Chelsea the day after tomorrow. The fans choose for themselves which team they think is more likely to advance.

Soon, a number was displayed on the big screen in the live broadcast room. About 81% of the fans believed that Chelsea would enter the next round, and 33% of the fans even believed that Chelsea would enter the next round. A big score to advance.

And the guests at the scene also talked about Chelsea, saying how impressive Chelsea is this season, and now, they have hopes of winning the championship in the three arenas...

"FUCK!" Li Rui's mood became even worse. He turned off the TV, took a shower, and then lay on the bed, falling asleep for a long time.

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After training, when the players were preparing to go back to the lounge, the head coach Eddie Gray clapped his hands and called everyone together.

Today's training was hosted by assistant coach Gustavo Poyet, while the head coach Eddie Gray kept his chin up and watched the players train from the sidelines. The players all knew that the boss was not in a good mood recently. Seeing Eddie Gray on the sidelines without saying a word, I was a little frightened. During training, I was also very serious, lest something bad, I would hit the gun and become the punching bag of the head coach.

Now, when Eddie Gray called everyone over, he obviously had something to say, so everyone even let out a long sigh of relief. Everyone was a little terrified by not saying a word, so it's better to say it out, Come have a good time.

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"I have something to say about tomorrow's FA Cup match against Chelsea." Eddie Gray glanced at his players and paused, "I have only one request for this match, and that is, win Next game! Advance to the next round!"

The players were stunned for a moment, and some people began to whisper. In the first round match between Stamford Bridge and Chelsea, the players also noticed that the coach should be planning to give up the FA Cup, otherwise he wouldn't just go to the FA Cup. Although the coach didn't say it, everyone felt it.

Now, he suddenly said that he wanted to win the game against Chelsea, of course everyone would be a little confused.

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Li Rui lowered his head and looked at the turf under his feet. For him, no matter what the coach planned, as long as he let himself play, he would definitely go all out. For this game against Chelsea, Li Rui In fact, he was holding a breath in his heart, but he knew that if the coaching staff wanted to give up this FA Cup match, he might not have a chance to play.

However, Li Rui was also a little excited when he said that he would win this game, which meant that he would almost certainly start the game.

'Well, let the critics see who will advance! '

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"Not only the FA Cup match against Chelsea, but also the quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals." Eddie Gray shook his fist, "My request is the same, That is to win the game! My goal is—" Eddie Gray glanced at his players, and everyone was shocked by his words.

"...It's the champion! The FA Cup champion!!"

Hearing the word 'champion' shouted out by the boss almost gnashing his teeth, Li Rui was taken aback for a moment. All he thought was to beat Chelsea and take a sigh of relief. As for the championship?But I never thought about it, or rather, I didn't dare to think about it!
Not only Li Rui, but probably all the players in the Leeds United team, including captain Albertini, did not dare to think about winning the FA Cup.

Li Rui secretly glanced at the captain Albertini. He noticed that Albertini was also taken aback, and then a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

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Now that the words have been spoken, let the words be spoken.

It's not that Eddie Gray only needs to shout, 'I want the FA Cup', and the players will really fight hard. Now is the time to unify their thinking and really let the players clear.

Next, it was time for assistant coach Gustavo Poyet to speak. He organized the words of the argument he had with Eddie Gray yesterday, and narrated them to let the players understand, Why did you choose to focus on the FA Cup, to win the FA Cup, which seems a bit difficult.

After Gustavo Poyet finished speaking, everyone was thinking about these words, which took time to digest, but most people have subconsciously accepted the point of view of the coaching staff, that is, to enter the European arena , it seems that in the FA Cup, it is indeed 'easier' than in the league...

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At this time, Eddie Gray spoke again, his words were concise and to the point, "We have no way out, if we don't want to be looked down upon by those shit, we should hit back those sons of bitches with the FA Cup champion! "

Everyone opened their mouths wide and looked at Eddie Gray. When the head coach of Leeds United yelled this sentence rudely, the training ground also sounded like howling wolves.

Since it seems that what the head coach said is very reasonable, and the FA Cup trophy is so attractive, then what the players have to do is to do what the head coach said, and strive for this championship. Will it succeed in the end?God only knows, now, as long as you fight one by one, it will be fine!
Now, what has to be considered is the game against Chelsea tomorrow!

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March 2005.3.2, 2004, Elland Road Stadium, a rematch of the 2005-[-] FA Cup quarter-finals, Leeds United VS Chelsea.

This game was different from what the media predicted before the game. Chelsea, as everyone expected, played their best. However, Leeds United also surprised everyone. Eddie Gray almost dispatched him. Send the strongest lineup to treat this game.

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In the tunnel at Elland Road, Albertini and Terry nodded to each other, both captains, so both stood at the front of the line.

This is already the third time Leeds United and Chelsea have played against each other this season, and three days later, Leeds United will meet Chelsea again in the league.

Standing next to Li Rui is Chelsea striker Didier Drogba. The two of them no longer had the tense atmosphere of the Leeds United away game at Stamford Bridge before Christmas. Li Rui even chatted with Drogba. After a few words, Drogba joked that his son wanted to get a piece of Li Rui's autograph, and Li Rui also agreed with a smile.

In short, this [-]/[-] knockout match of the FA Cup, judging from before the match, did not seem to have seen the atmosphere of a life-and-death battle, and everything seemed to be bathed in the gentle spring breeze...

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The players are in!

The captains of both sides stepped into the stadium under the leadership of the first three referees. The whole Elland Road Stadium erupted with the warmest applause. The fans knew what they should do when the team needed support most!
On Li Rui's forehead, he still wore the lavender headband. After the Spring Festival, Li Rui wore this headband during the competition. This morning, Li Rui received a call from Jessica Alba. During the phone call, Jessica also said that she hoped that this headband would bring good luck to Li Rui.

The starting 22 players of the two teams stood in a row to take pictures, shook hands with each other, and then the captains of the two teams guessed coins and picked sides...

Chelsea kick off first!
With the whistle of the referee Ball, a rematch of the 2004-2005 FA Cup [-]/[-] match, Leeds United VS Chelsea match... began.

(End of this chapter)