While Schmeichel and Haaland were discussing, Leeds United goalkeeper coach Nigel Martin found them and joined their chat.
"Nigel, why is Casper playing as a defender today?" Haaland asked.
"Since the second half of last season, Casper's daily training has basically been training with other members of the first team. My goalkeeper training is all done by him alone." Martin told the truth.
The other two people fell into deep thought again, thinking about George Li's tactical ideas.
"Van der Sar is getting older, and it may be unrealistic to ask him to change his playing style now. George still requires him to be an attacking goalkeeper with a slightly larger range of activities, who can properly cooperate with the team's scheduling and sorting in the backcourt. "Martin first pointed to Van der Sar off the court, and then told them about Schmeichel's situation.
On the field, Waller-Vickers' team was preparing to counterattack again, but the quality of their counterattack was really poor. As soon as the ball was passed to Leeds United's half, Schmeichel was headbutted by Schmeichel who was out of the penalty area. Gave it to Woodgate.
"Woohoo~"
The unconventional goalkeeper's playing style caused the players and coaches watching the ball below to exclaim.
The players from Stavanger and Limby also finished showering and changing clothes, and came to the sidelines to watch the ongoing game. They were also shocked to see Schmeichel and his passing and large-scale attacks just now.
"NICE!" Martin was also satisfied with this attack.
Seemingly satisfied with the effect, Martin happily continued to explain to the two of them.
"The second half of the season, when we were relatively empty in February, George started to get creative again."
"He's always been like this." The other two people who had worked together for a while knew George Li well.
"In order to further enhance the pressure effect in the frontcourt, he decided to let a central defender move up when necessary to join the midfield attack. However, he also had to ensure the number of ball release points in the backcourt, so he came up with this Method."
Schmeichel and Haaland nodded in understanding.
"When you were still here before, although the goalkeeper would be responsible for playing the ball from the back, he was still positioned relatively deep. We couldn't compress the opponent's formation. Now, if the opponent doesn't attack, I can even let Casper Push all the way into the midfield and get the whole back line into the opponent’s half.”
Martin kept explaining to the two of them, somewhat to show off, and gave the two former Leeds United coach Kopp, who was far away in other countries, the latest tactics, so that they could keep up with the trend of the times.
But George Li's tactics are indeed a bit advanced, and it is difficult for most people to accept them, let alone understand them.
Just like the current Waller-Vickers players.
The ball came to Leeds United's backcourt again, and Matteisen passed the ball back to Schmeichel.
Rather than pressuring Schmeichel, Waller-Vickers retreated into their own half.
At this time, Leeds United's rear players began to press forward on their own, not caring about Schmeichel behind him.
The Danish goalkeeper slowly pushed the ball forward until it reached near the center circle, only to encounter the defense of the opponent's forward.
Finding the right position, he steadily passed the ball to the unmarked Woodgate. Schmeichel did not choose to return to his penalty area, but continued to linger near the center circle.
When he saw that his teammates still didn't have a good passing route, Woodgate passed the ball back to him.
He passed the ball to Baynes on the left and continued to wait in the center circle.
It wasn't until Baynes broke through with the ball that he slowly began to retreat, allowing Woodgate to stand at the end of his team's defense.
After Martin saw the performance of Leeds United No. 24, he began to frustrate the two again.
"The reason why George was willing to sell Scott Carson to Aston Villa was because Casper's foot skills were better than Carson's. Fortunately, otherwise Casper would have left."
"Humph." Schmeichel didn't take it seriously.
"Anyway, there are plenty of opportunities, and Casper is still young. But Van der Sar is performing so steadily now, I feel he can still play for another 10 years."
"Haha~, maybe Casper will retire first." Haaland joked.
"Let me tell you, I will replace 11 people in the second half today, but Van der Sar will still not play."
"Who is that?"
"He was just transferred from the youth team last year, and he has great characteristics."
"What characteristics?"
"He is better at saving penalty kicks. He is our team's three-time box-guessing champion."
Just as he said that, the first half of the game was over. The Leeds United players came off the field one after another, leaving the field for the 11 players who would come on in the second half to warm up. They themselves began to drink water and take off their clothes. .
Several of Leeds United's frontcourt players who were preparing to play in the second half were practicing shooting, and the attention of the three people on the sidelines was directed at Grant Wall.
I have to say that this kid is really good at saving one-on-one shots. He judged the right direction and saved several shots.
"It's really good. The reaction ability is very fast and the movements are very standard."
As a world-class goalkeeper in the 1990s, Schmeichel does have a say. I am also gratified that Leeds United has sufficient goalkeeper reserves. Van der Sar will retire after one or two more seasons. When the time comes, Schmeichel will take over directly and have another very distinctive goalkeeper. Leeds United has Don’t worry about goalkeepers for the next 10 years.
"Oh, Jordi's team is still not interested. The original intention was not to let Van der Sar play. The two young goalkeepers may have deficiencies in defensive command, so that we can find problems and rectify them. But...hehe..."
"you can go now."
"That's right."
Haaland and Schmeichel were ready to drive Martin away.
They discovered that this guy Martin came here just to show off and show off.
But Martin was also thick-skinned. After being kicked in the butt by two people, he still stayed here and refused to leave. There was nothing he could do about Harland and the others.
Then, their attention was attracted by another person.
"We haven't seen each other for half a year, why is Charlotte wearing No. 2? Do you have any inside information?" Haaland joked.
"No." A voice came from the side.
It's Gary Kelly, the original owner of Leeds United's No. 2 jersey.
"Gary, why are you here too?" Schmeichel asked.
"I saw you were having a lively chat, so come and take a look. After all, I was helping Brian lead the team that day and didn't go to have dinner with you."
"You are so confident in handing over No. 2 to Charlotte. Tell me honestly, did George threaten you to retire?" Harland asked.
Kelly and Martin smiled at each other.
Martin finally told the two: "Jordi had a hard time in the second half. Leeds United now not only has a new No. 2, but also a new No. 3."
After Harland and the others listened, they looked at Leeds United's No. 3 player, a young man who looked like a monkey, who was finishing a shot with his left foot.
The ball drew an arc and hit the dead center of the goal. Wall had nothing to do with the ball.
"Good footwork." Schmeichel commented.
^^^
Halfway through the second half, Cruyff put his hand on his forehead countless times.
Leeds United's No. 3 Gareth Bale and No. 2 Charlotte Black explained to him what the wing corridor is.
The two wings have completely become a stage for these two young people to perform. Overtaking, crosses from the wings, long shots from outside the penalty area... The two of them are like competing, and the Waller-Vickers team is in trouble. of disgrace.
"Two days later, I hope I won't lose too badly..." Looking at his team members, Haaland couldn't help but be a little afraid of the game against Leeds United two days later.
The gap is too big.
