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Chapter 211 I think, I'm in love with him!

After the referee confirmed that the goal was valid, Leeds United assistant coach Gustavo Poyet almost jumped up from his seat, first waved his fist a few times, then muttered something, turned his head and wanted to talk to Eddie. What Gray said, I just remembered that the head coach had already returned to the locker room a few minutes ago because of anger.

Gustavo Poyet didn't know that at this time, in the lounge, Leeds United coach Eddie Gray was watching the TV screen, almost venting his excitement with his teeth and claws. He stepped on the door and waved his arms towards the sky. He didn't expect that before the end of the first half, he would be able to tie the score.

'These guys are doing a good job...'

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Li Rui ran towards the center circle, but he turned his head from time to time and waved to the fans in the stands to boost their morale. With every wave of his hands, the Leeds United fans at Elland Road Stadium gave a shout. Huge cheers.

For the fans, after 40 dull minutes, this happiness came a little suddenly!
But very cool!

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At this time, the referee Ball, before the players of both sides stood in the middle circle to kick-off, blew the whistle for the end of the first half.

When the whistle sounded, the camera was also aimed at Chelsea coach Mourinho. There was no expression on the Portuguese's face, but the faces of the Chelsea players looked a little frustrated.

Originally, Chelsea scored a goal in the 40th minute of the game and took the lead. At that time, the morale of the Chelsea players was high, but no one thought that Leeds United would equalize after a few minutes The score, which was supposed to be the high morale of the Chelsea players, suddenly felt a little overwhelmed, as if from a climax, it suddenly dropped to a freezing point, and the feeling was really uncomfortable.

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On the contrary, now, at the last moment, the morale of Leeds United, which had a hard time equalizing, suddenly rose.

This goal is so important, even subconsciously can bring a kind of confidence to the players, so that they can equalize the score, what is impossible?
Don't underestimate morale, it seems a little ethereal, but in fact, it is really important in football matches. When morale is high, players may perform normally, or even perform at a super level. On the contrary, if Morale is frustrated. Some goals that should have been scored will be inexplicably unable to grasp the opportunity, and some actions that can be made will not be able to be made. It can be said that morale can subtly affect the psychological trend of the players...

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"It was so dramatic, I was scoring the game in my head at 40 minutes into the first half, it was one of the dullest games of the season, but..." Taibi I took a sip of water.

"However, the last 5 minutes made everyone crazy, whether it was Chelsea fans or Leeds United fans, in these last 5 minutes, they were all excited." Lineker took over Taiby's words.

"That's right, Gary, this game shouldn't have been so dull. I have a feeling that our Mr. Eddie Gray seems to attach great importance to this game." Taibi said with a smile.

As soon as the list of starting players for both sides of the game came out, he had a premonition that Leeds United did not seem to intend to give up the FA Cup. He didn't know, which prompted the 'rogue coach' of Leeds United to make this What is the reason for the decision, but he has this feeling when he sees Li Rui, Albertini, Milner, etc., the strongest players that Leeds United can dispatch, all appear in the starting list , Leeds United want to win!

Therefore, Taibi was so dissatisfied with the dull situation before 40 minutes in the first half. After all, considering the strength of Chelsea and the fighting spirit of Leeds United, the expectations for this game are also a bit high, and the contrast is too great. Only then will the greater the disappointment.

Fortunately, in the last 5 minutes of the first half of the game, the situation on the field changed suddenly, because a low-level mistake by Leeds United's defense line caused a conceded goal, and Leeds United also made a sudden effort in less than a few minutes. The slackness of the Chelsea players after taking the lead equalized the score, and the game had something to talk about.

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In the dressing room of the visiting team at Elland Road, all the players were sitting on their seats, watching the head coach quietly. In the last few minutes of the first half, they first took the lead and then were quickly equalized. Chelsea The mood of the players has also gone through a cycle from excitement to frustration.

Mourinho also looked at his players quietly. In all fairness, he was quite satisfied in the first half of the game. Of course, it would be even better if he could bring the 1:0 lead to the intermission. Well, in fact, Mourinho himself admitted that he didn't expect Leeds United to tie the score so quickly. Since he didn't expect it, then he didn't blame his disciples too much.

"Everyone's performance in the first half was not bad." Mourinho waved his hand and stopped Makelele from getting up to speak. He knew that the French midfielder wanted to get up and say something, nothing more than an apology to his teammates. It was just that Li Rui was not watched at the last moment. For this, Mourinho felt that it was unnecessary. In fact, in the first half of the game, Makelele's defense against Li Rui was almost perfect. The Chinese shooter was almost perfect. There was no chance, but, what a pity, what a pity, it was just one chance, and Makelele let him score without watching it once.

But...Mourinho curled his lips. If the player he could make himself fall in love with didn't have such an ability to instantly affect the game, would he be able to make him fall in love with it?

Mourinho's appreciation for Li Rui is true.

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Regarding, during the winter break, Li Rui rejected Chelsea's invitation, and Mourinho was still a little brooding. The Portuguese is very confident in his ability to see people, from Didier Drogba to Essien, to Malouda, these players are all his efforts to introduce, but, so far, it seems that the performance of these players is still good.

Mourinho is still very optimistic about Li Rui. However, he later learned that it was precisely because the club's CEO Peter Kenyon was not enthusiastic about the deal that this transfer deal had not yet been completed. When it really starts, it ends.

Between Mourinho and Peter Kenyon, since Mourinho came to Chelsea, there have been rumors that there is a conflict between the two. This time, it seems to be evidence of this rumor. The two, in There is a big difference in the concept of signings, so it is no wonder that there are contradictions.

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"For the conceded goal at the last moment, don't think about it, but in the second half I hope you can concentrate and don't make the mistakes of the first half again. This game is very important because——" Mourinho looked Glancing at his disciples, "This is a step we are taking on the road to becoming a champion! I know that those damned guys have always been suspicious of you, saying that you are mercenaries and a bunch of incompetent people. You softie... Didier, sit down and listen to me!" Mourinho pressed his right hand down, signaling Drogba who was about to speak to stay calm.

Drogba sat down, the corners of his mouth raised.

"I know, not only Didier, you have long been unconvinced, then, well, I am not convinced either!" Mourinho straightened his back and shrugged, "Let those bastards go to hell Go! If you want to prove that those guys eat shit! Use your feet! Kick out... the champion! Start from this game! The road to championship is under your feet!"

Mourinho raised his right hand and raised it vigorously, a very powerful gesture!

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When Mourinho mobilized, he didn't dance like Leeds United coach Eddie Gray. Mourinho had a calm face. At most, the facial expression lines were richer at this time, and his voice was sonorous. , However, these words from the mouth of the Portuguese seemed to have magical powers, which instantly ignited the fighting spirit of the Chelsea players!
In a word, Mourinho knows what his players need. This head coach who has studied psychology has done a good job!
The Chelsea players were enthusiastic, and everyone's fighting spirit was aroused. At this time, no one was thinking about the conceded goal at the end of the first half, no one would pay attention to it!
Everyone was holding their breath and wanted to vent it in the second half of the game.

Looking at the players with high morale, Mourinho smiled. His goal was achieved. He drew two straight lines on the tactical board, "Okay, now, let's take a look at the second half of the game..."

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On the other side, the locker room of the home team Leeds United.

Although the conceded goal was really inappropriate, but at the last moment of the first half, Leeds United was able to successfully equalize the score, which was beyond Eddie Gray's expectations, but, no matter what, they were able to equalize the score. It's not bad, so Eddie Gray didn't vent his dissatisfaction loudly in the locker room. However, for some players, Eddie Gray still thinks that when it's time to beat them, they should beat them mercilessly.

Eddie Gray looked at Bambi with a serious face: "In the first half of the game, you seemed to be very confident in your footwork. It seems that you want me to move your position forward to the position of the midfielder." While speaking, he kicked an empty bottle under his feet. The locker room was quiet, and the sound of the bottle rolling was very harsh.

Gustavo Poyet shrugged, bent down to pick up the empty bottle, and threw it into the trash can.

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Bambi's face turned red. He knew that what the head coach was referring to was that when he was holding the ball in a dangerous position, he was too big and tried to force Essien. Instead, the ball was intercepted and Chelsea counterattacked. , If it weren't for Li Rui's desperate pursuit, it would have resulted in a conceded goal.

Hearing the boss's sarcasm, Bambi became anxious, the boss would not let him kick the midfielder, but it is possible to replace himself, he shouted anxiously, "No no! Son, the first half was just an accident, I promise, there will be no next time." He looked up at Eddie Gray.

Eddie Gray looked at Bambi. He felt relieved about this veteran player. At least, Bambi's performance now seems to be better than the more frizzy Pennant on the bench. , "Okay, I'll see how you behave."

Bambi breathed a sigh of relief and finally passed the level.

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Eddie Gray ignored Bambi, turned to Coloccini, and looked at the Argentine boy. He didn't speak, but shook his head.

Coloccini was terrified, thinking that the head coach was dissatisfied with his performance in the first half, but, indeed, in the first half of the game, Coloccini seemed a little edgy, and made a hasty tackle. Empty, let Thiago rush in, and almost conceded the ball, another tackle, brought down Drogba, and was shown a yellow card, and more importantly, because the Leeds United players, surrounded by The referee protested, but Chelsea seized the opportunity and scored with a counterattack.

It can be said that no matter how you look at it, Coloccini feels that his performance is very poor, and it seems that he is doomed and will be replaced.

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"Incompetent! Too incompetent!" Waiting for Coloccini for about half a minute, when the Argentine was about to collapse, the head coach of Leeds United suddenly broke out, almost pointing at Coloccini's head, yelling--
"Look at you! You're 1.8 meters tall and weigh 82 kilograms! But, do you know what your biggest feature is? It's fierce! It's fierce! This is what you are most proud of! But, look at you! The shoveled foot is weaker than a woman's leg! That nigger from Côte d'Ivoire is fine, and even scored a goal! Incompetent! Trash! What's wrong, uncomfortable? Angry?! That's right! If you are angry , Give that nigger liar a little bit of power in the second half! If you have the ability, you can kill him! His screams like killing a pig are too ugly."

Coloccini was stunned. He was on loan from AC Milan for a long time and had seen many coaches. However, it was really the first time that a coach like this encouraged him to go to the black feet. I see, even when it comes to this, other head coaches are secretive. How can there be such a thing... Yes, although we all know that the feet of American players are a bit dirty, but who would say it so righteously? .

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Not only Coloccini, but other players and assistant coach Gustavo Poyet raised their heads in surprise, as if they couldn't believe what they just heard.

The assistant coach of Leeds United, who came to his senses, walked to the door of the locker room in two or three steps. After seeing that there were no outsiders at the door, he breathed a sigh of relief. If the words just now spread, it would be absolutely disastrous. Not to mention instigating players to maliciously hurt people, just the phrase "Ivory Coast nigger" is suspected of racial discrimination. I believe that the FA gentlemen who have long been unhappy with the head coach of Leeds United will definitely be punished. Will not be soft.

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Coloccini was still in a daze, digesting Eddie Gray's words, but the instigator, the head coach, had already changed his face, and began to explain the tactical arrangements for the second half, as if he just posted a few irrelevant sentences Same as critical whining.

Li Rui and everyone took a deep breath. Sure enough, this is the 'rogue coach'.

"In the first half of the game, you were too gentle and friendly to the Chelsea players in the midfield... Don't laugh, who is laughing?!" Eddie Gray said with a straight face, "In the second half of the game, we must strengthen the midfielder. Fighting, compressing the space and speed of their advancement in the midfield, I have only one request, after the whistle of the end of the game, after the whistle sounds, it is us, not the annoying Cockneys who stay on the field of the FA Cup! Do you remember?!"

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During the half-time break, Leeds United boss Paul S. invited his classmate Marco Odeske and Jessica Alba to take a break at the coffee shop of the VIP lounge at Elland Road Stadium as a substitute.

Paul Stubbs and Marko Odyskey are worthy of being top students at Yale University, and their knowledge is also very profound. **What kind of bird is the base in Afghanistan, and then at the upcoming International Wine Conference in Brussels, Belgium, two bottles of red wine worth more than 100 million euros that have been preserved for hundreds of years will be auctioned by Christie’s Auction in France...

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While the two were chatting, Jessica had been absent-minded, as if thinking about something.

Both Paul Stubbs and Marco Odyskey noticed this, and Marco Odyskey was a little bit sexually absent, and everyone could tell that he was absent-minded.

Paul Stubbs looked at the watch on his wrist, "Well, I'm going to the players' locker room for a while, you can just go to the box in a while."

Marco Odyskey looked at his classmates leaving in a hurry, and he understood in his heart that Paul Stubbs was going to the players' locker room, but he just found an excuse to leave for himself and Jessica. Create an opportunity to communicate alone, I guess I can see that I am a little absent-minded.

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"Jessica... Jessica..." Marko Odeske yelled a few times, seeing that Jessica Alba didn't respond, he had to raise his voice, "Jessica!"

"Huh?" Jessica suddenly raised her head and saw that Paul Stubbs had left. "Mr. Stubbs is gone?"

"What are you thinking?" Marco Odeske didn't answer Jessica's question, but asked her instead.

"No, nothing." Jessica murmured shaking her head, raised her head, and looked out of the spectacular floor-to-ceiling windows. From this position, she could see the panorama of the entire Elland Road Stadium. Under the irradiation, it gives people a magnificent and blurred feeling.

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She is trying to forget Li Rui, she told herself a hundred times and a thousand times in her heart, forget that Chinese player, you are just ordinary friends...well, even if you can talk to friends...then, so what What about? ...But, you have your career and life, and he also loves his football, you two are people from two worlds, it is impossible to be together.

However, Jessica Alba felt that there was an elf in her mind, constantly casting magic on herself, and kept chanting that person's name.

"Damn... Get out!!" Jessica Alba suddenly shouted nervously, she stared at the terrified Marco Odeske with wide eyes, and hurriedly waved her hands, "I'm sorry, Marco, I'm not talking about you."

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Marco Odeske spread his hands, looked at the coffee that was overturned by Jessica in a hurry, and called the waiter to come up and clean it up, but didn't say anything, he also knew that Jessica Alba was now The mood is a little messy, probably because of something.

"Is it because of Li, you're bothered?" Marko Oldsky took the glass of juice handed over by the waiter, put it on the table, and suddenly asked a seemingly casual question.

Jessica froze for a moment, then suddenly sighed softly and nodded.

Marco Odeske didn't hold back himself, he asked the question almost like a conditioned reflex, and regretted it when he said it.However, to his surprise, Jessica hesitated for a moment, nodded and admitted, and now he didn't know what to say, and the atmosphere was a little awkward.

It stands to reason that, as a competent agent, he should have a serious discussion with Jessica about this issue directly, telling her that a relationship with a football player will not help her career in any way, but will cause serious problems. Unnecessarily troublesome, but Marco Odeske is not just Jessica Alba's agent. The two families are family friends. In addition to the role of economic man, he also plays the role of an older brother character of.

Silence, neither of them spoke, or rather, they didn't know what to say to break the silence.

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Finally, looking at his night watch, Marco Odeske lightly tapped on the table, then got up: "Let's go, Jessica. The second half is about to start. Mr. Stubbs is still waiting."

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Jessica stood up, turned her head, and took another look at the panorama of Elland Road Stadium. The green turf seemed to dye her heart green, and she bit her sexy red lips, "Marco..."

Marko Odeske stopped in his tracks, he didn't look back, but Jessica's sweet voice still floated into his ears——
"...I think, I think, I'm in love with him!" Jessica almost exhausted all her strength when she said this, she put her hands on the coffee table, her eyes were extremely firm.

Marko Odeske paused for a moment and walked straight away without saying anything. The leather shoes stepped on the floor and made a clicking sound, stepping on people's hearts.

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A few minutes later, the two returned to the box one after another. Jessica, whose face had returned to normal, greeted Paul Stubbs and sat in her seat.Waiting for the start of the second half of the game.

(End of this chapter)