Elland Road Away team Middlesbrough locker room.
McLaren was standing there, his eyes fixed on the Middlesbrough players in front of him, his eyes shining brightly.
Middlesbrough players are staring closely at McLaren, listening.
McLaren said: "You know, after this season, I will leave the Middlesbrough team, and I will end my Middlesbrough career!"
The players of Middlesbrough are a bit sad. McLaren is a good coach. They are reluctant to leave McLaren!
"We have been together for five years. During this time, I think everyone should be very happy. We have had troughs and peaks. We have created the club ’s history and won the first place ever. A championship trophy, we have shared glory and experienced troughs together. We are brothers fighting in the same trench! "
The eyes of Middlesbrough players are a little confused, as if they are remembering every bit of the past!
McLaren said: "I think you already know that my purpose for this season. I just want to leave the Middlesbrough team with another championship trophy and a bigger championship trophy when I leave. Create another miracle in the history of the Middlesbrough team club, and put a successful end to your Middlesbrough career. Will you help me fulfill this wish? "
Middlesbrough players howled immediately: "Yes, we do! Boss, don't worry, we will definitely take the UEFA Cup back to the Riverside Stadium!"
McLaren is very satisfied with his players' response.
McLaren nodded slightly, and there were some tears in his eyes. Although it had been long since he knew he was about to leave, the closer he got, the more he couldn't bear it. In his opinion, this is a very, very good team. If he can, he hopes to always lead this team.
Unfortunately, he has a higher goal!
McLaren stared at the Middlesbrough players very seriously and said: "I want to remind you that although everyone is optimistic about us now, and we also have a very big advantage. But you must not Big, don't take it lightly. Leeds United can go to the scene. It is definitely not just luck. They are very powerful. "
Yes, McLaren did not dare to underestimate Leeds United!
Can Leeds United be able to come to the scene really just as luck as those journalists say? Obviously not, this guy Zhong Cheng is very powerful and very thoughtful. His tactics can be said to be unique in the Premier League, and even the entire world football is unique at this stage.
In this world, there are many and many tactics for defensive counterattacks, but like Leeds United, they really come out very well. Leeds United has made the defense very solid, and the counterattack is very sharp. Complex.
Such a team is more difficult to deal with. Do you not see that there are many, many powerful teams that have fallen under the Leeds United team this season?
McLaren attaches great importance to Leeds United.
Middlesbrough players nodded one after another, they have played against Leeds United, so they are more aware of Leeds United's power than those media reporters and fans who are watching.
McLaren said: "In this game, we already have the advantage of two goals in hand, so once we come up, we don't have to worry. Now the anxiety is Leeds United, and after we draw Leeds United, They are a fatal blow! "
The Middlesbrough players nodded, expressing their understanding.
McLaren did not emphasize too many tactical issues because he had already said seven or eight hundred times before the game. Now all he has to do is investigate some things that should be noticed, and stimulate the morale of the Middlesbrough players.
McLaren said: "The only thing to notice in this game is the Leeds United striker, Huntelaar! This is a very strong guy, stop him, we win this game!"
Middlesbrough players nodded, Huntelaar was too great this season.
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Leeds United's locker room.
Zhong Cheng was standing in front of the tactical board. As usual, the tactical board was full of names and full of lines. Obviously just now, Zhong Cheng ruthlessly destroyed this tactic board, making his innocent face become a big face.
The Leeds United players are very serious one by one and they are very fascinated.
Zhong Cheng twisted the pen in his hand and looked up at the players of Leeds United. He had a lot of things to say at this time, but at this moment he suddenly felt that he had nothing to say!
The players of Leeds United looked up at Zhong Cheng, all waiting for Zhong Cheng to speak. However, Zhong Cheng was silent, and the silence was five or six minutes.
The players at Leeds United were full of surprise!
Rogers and Di Matteo are also shocked in their hearts. This is not like Zhong Cheng they know. Is Zhong Cheng today a human being in human skin?
Zhong Cheng was silent for a while, and then said, "I originally wanted to talk to you long, to inspire your fighting spirit and stir up your desire to win. But at this moment I suddenly didn't want to say anything It's up! "
Leeds players are full of doubts. Why? what is this?
Rogers and Di Matteo also looked at each other!
Zhong Cheng said: "You know the situation of our team, and you know what to do in this game? To be honest, I don't think I need to remind you anymore!"
The Leeds United players were startled and stared at Zhong Cheng.
Zhong Cheng said: "You are the players I picked out. I am very assured and know you very well. I know that you are not willing to lose this game, I know. You want to kill To the UEFA Cup final! "
The players at Leeds United nodded, and that's what they thought.
Zhong Cheng said, "Since you are all clear, what do I say so much? I firmly believe that you have inspired your fighting spirit in your own heart, do you need me to say nothing? Because your autonomy exceeds many, many people , You are a group of fighters with endless fighting spirit! "
Although Zhong Cheng didn't say anything very hot, the players of Leeds United felt their entire body was burning.
Zhong Cheng said: "There is only one way in front of our Leeds United team, you should know what this road is. Whether you want to be eliminated immediately or advance to the finals, it's all up to you!"
The Leeds players nodded firmly.
Zhong Cheng said: "The tactics of this game and what you should pay attention to, I have already made it clear. Now what is the emphasis on capturing me, I will only say one point if we get to Europe this season We will add a bonus of 4 million pounds to the Champions League! "
The players at Leeds United have a bright eye and a big deal!
Zhong Cheng said, "Okay, I said so much today. After you play, what do you do, you know it yourself!"
After speaking, Zhong Cheng waved his hand to let his players play, Leeds United players rushed out and poured into the player channel.
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"Hello fans, audience friends, everyone! This is the BBC. I'm your familiar commentator, Mark Laurenson. Today we bring you a Premier League civil war in the UEFA Cup semi-finals this season. This is the second round of the semifinals. After this game, the team that advances to the final will be born! "Mark Lawrence started his opening remarks.
"Hi everyone, I'm familiar with Eddie Gray. Today we will bring you the match between Leeds United and Middlesbrough. After this game is over, this season's UEFA Cup final The match came out, "Eddie Gray said.
"In the first round of the two sides, Middlesbrough defeated Leeds United 2-0 at their own home. Now they have an absolute advantage. They have already entered Europe this season with one foot. The UEFA Cup finals are here. Today, whether or not they can make it to the finals is in this game! "Said Mark Lawrence.
"Yes, the current situation is very bad for Leeds United, and they also have a lot of problems in the team. The main players of the team have been injured, which has a great impact on them. Leeds The strength of the United team must be greatly reduced. I wonder how they performed in this game? Eddie Gray was full of worries!
At this point, the players on both sides have followed the referee's steps into the stadium.
The fans on both sides of the scene screamed immediately and enthusiastically, shouting the names of the two teams' players to cheer for their players.
Zhong Cheng was wearing a white suit, sitting quietly on the coach seat, staring closely into the stadium, to be honest, at this time, he was still a little nervous.
Today's game, Leeds United is not the strongest lineup of Leeds United!
"Good players from both sides have already played. Now let's introduce the starting list for both sides today!" Said BBC commentator Mark Lawrence.
The starting list for both parties today is as follows:
Away team: Middlesbrough, coach: McLaren, formation: 4-4-2
Goalkeeper: Schwarzer
Four defenders [from left to right]: Kedrew, Southgate, Rigott, Panaby
Four midfielders [from left to right]: Downing, Boateng, Roshenback and Macarone
Double forwards: Hasselbaink and Viduka
Today, this lineup is the absolute main lineup of the Middlesbrough team. Southgate, who was suspended before today, was lifted and appeared on the starting list. It is a core player on the Middlesbrough defense line. Seeing him, Leeds fans have a lot of meaning in their eyes. How can this guy come back?
Everything else is normal, except that Macarone replaced James Morrison in the starting list and was slightly surprised.
Home team: Leeds United, Head coach: Zhong Cheng, Formation: 4-1-3-2
Goalkeeper: Zhong Zheng
Four defenders [from left to right]: Evra, Vermaelen, Gary Cahill and Sarnia
Single back: Nigel De Jong
Three avant-garde [from left to right]: Gourcuff, Modric and Lennon
Double forwards: Huntelaar and Darren Bent
Obviously, Zhong Cheng's intention is still in the offense today, otherwise he would not send out five men in the frontcourt offensive combination, and today Gurkuf and Modric are starting at the same time. Do something in the offense.
However, compared to offense, Leeds United's defense today is very worrying. First of all, Nigel De Jong is behind him at the back. Although this guy is good, he is still too young. Can he stand alone?
There is also the back line. Today, a young Gary Cahill came up. Obviously, he will become the target of Hasselbaink and Viduka. Can he defend both of them? Very hanging.
Therefore, after seeing this lineup, many people think that Leeds United has nothing to do!