Chapter 78 Dirty Tactics

Not long after meeting with Mendes, Li Mo rushed back to Sheffield, and all the team players would gather at the training base in the afternoon.

After an inspection, it was determined that all the players on the roster were fine. Speed ​​waved his hand and everyone got on the bus and rushed directly to Reading.

Players and coaching staff couldn't help but complain about the schedule along the way.

Two football games in three days.

Is there any royal law? Is there any scientific logic left?

Just resting alone is not enough time in a day, let alone starting recovery training.

Moreover, the distance between Sheffield and Reading is almost 300 kilometers. Taking a bus on the day of the game will basically affect the player's condition, so we can only go to Reading one day in advance.

The club found a hotel in Reading and coordinated the use of the kitchen and lounge with the hotel. Nutritionists, physical therapists, and team doctors all arrived a few hours in advance.

By the time all the players arrived at their hotel, it was completely dark.

And I don’t know how the news was leaked. A large group of Reading fans gathered outside the hotel early. When they saw the Sheffield United bus approaching, they quickly made noise and surrounded it.

Finally, with the help of hotel security, the Sheffield United bus was able to enter the hotel parking lot.

At this time, even Chris Morgan, the always good-tempered veteran captain, couldn't help but curse and curse.

This is the first time this season that Sheffield United has been disturbed by rival fans in an away game. It is conceivable that their rest tonight will be disturbed by these guys.

From Sheffield to Reading, and then to the hotel where we were staying, it took almost four hours for everyone to sit in the car, which affected their mental state a bit.

Seeing this, Speed ​​asked the players to go to their respective rooms to take a rest.

When the group finished their meal later, the hotel staff came over with another big bag. After the coaching staff took it, they quickly distributed it to the players.

Li Mo took a closer look and saw eye masks, earplugs, and earmuffs.

Well, the coaching staff responded quickly. With these things, at least the impact of interference will be minimized.

After the meal, Li Mo took a rest and took a few young players to the hotel swimming pool for some exercise.

After swimming, they felt comfortable both physically and mentally. Afterwards, the group of people went back to their rooms to rest. They had to seize the time to sleep for a few more hours.

However, Vardy, who lived in the same room as Li Mo, didn't know why he was so crazy. He opened the curtains, made a face at the Reading fans who were singing and whistling downstairs, gestured with his middle finger, and then put his finger on theirs.

Cursing loudly, he closed the curtains and went to bed with a satisfied look on his face.

Put in earplugs first, then wear earmuffs. Although it is a bit uncomfortable, the external interference sound is indeed much quieter at once.

Li Mo fell asleep peacefully, and then started basic exercises in the training system. The Ironman halo also helped Li Mo quickly "recharge" his body in reality.

When he woke up the next day, Li Mo felt that his body had almost recovered. At least in terms of physical fitness, there were no problems.

The game started at three o'clock in the afternoon. Before leaving the hotel, all Sheffield United players underwent physiotherapy.

When the bus left the hotel, Reading fans outside gathered around again, and Li Mo had to admire their perseverance.

Of course, these people are definitely not the same group as last night. They are organized to interfere with Sheffield United's preparations for war.

And why these fans do such a thankless thing is actually very simple.

After all, unlike Sheffield United in second place, there is only one point between Reading in fifth place and Swansea in sixth place. Considering the play-off schedule, they definitely don't want to fall to sixth place and then go to Novi.

strange.

Therefore, in the last three rounds, Reading has to compete with Swansea for points and does not dare to lose easily.

Although it is said that Sheffield United will challenge Swansea away from home in the final round, who can guarantee that Sheffield United will definitely win against Swansea?

Destiny is best left in your own hands.

In addition to cheering for the team on the field, Reading fans can only interfere with Sheffield United's preparations off the field.

Li Mo can actually understand this behavior of Reading fans, but understanding is understanding, and he is also very unhappy at the same time.

Squinting his eyes slightly, he looked at the group of Reading fans outside the bus slapping the bus. Li Mo groaned and closed the curtains.

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At 2:55 in the afternoon, at Reading's home stadium, Madejski Stadium, with more than 24,000 home and away fans watching, booing and cheering, players from Sheffield United and Reading slowly walked onto the field.

This is undoubtedly a focus battle. Both sides are top six teams, and currently, Sheffield United is trying to stay in second place, and Reading does not want to fall to sixth place. Both sides have reasons why they cannot retreat. This is not

No matter how hard you try, it won't work.

However, Sheffield United and Reading both played on the 23rd, which required a lot of physical exertion. If they face each other again today, many media are not optimistic about the excitement of the game.

When the commentator introduced the starting players of both sides, the audience watching the game also showed expressions of "Sure enough,".

Sheffield United and Reading both chose relatively conservative starting lineups.

For Sheffield United, Maguire played after a rest. He teamed up with Chris Morgan and Noseworthy as a three-centre defender.

Speed ​​once again used a 352 formation, but three of the five midfielders were defensive midfielders!

Stephen Quinn has also moved back to the midfielder position, and with Matthew Lowton and Matt Ritchie who can play up or down on both sides, the defense of this midfielder is excellent!

Sheffield United's forward line is still partnered by Li Mo and Vardy.

The Reading team didn't make much concessions either.

A 451 formation was directly formed, with the same three defensive midfielders and two retreating wide players forming the midfield.

Compared with Sheffield United, Reading only has one forward center forward, which may be weaker on counterattacks, but the back four seems to be more solid defensively.

The coaches of Speed ​​and Reading, after seeing each other's lineup, looked at each other with big eyes and small eyes, and they both cursed in their hearts:

"Damn! You're also trying to prevent counterattack?!"

This is entirely the fault of the schedule.

Both teams play two games in three days. In terms of physical fitness, who is better than the other?

Players' personal status will inevitably decline, so they can only rely on formation adjustments to maintain combat effectiveness.

At this time, no tactic is more economical and cost-effective than fighting counterattacks.

Unfortunately, the head coaches of both teams wanted to go together.

Five midfielders versus five midfielders, there are still three defensive midfielders and two retreating wingers.

Okay, let’s fight to see whose forward is in better shape.

Reading head coach and Speed ​​looked at each other, snorted, and then quickly turned their heads.

Sheffield United has Li Mo and Vardy, so no one is afraid of counterattacks. Although Reading's top scorer Sean Long also scored 21 goals this season, he is far behind Li Mo, let alone Li Mo

There is also a helper Vardy by his side.

Both teams are stuck in the backcourt in this game, wretched versus wretched, it all depends on which side breaks the game first.
Chapter completed!