With a fairly satisfactory result, the Leeds United team returned to England to prepare for their home league match against Bolton on Sunday.

On Friday, after training, Simeone saw the starting lineup that Li Shiguang had drawn up in his office and looked puzzled: "Boss, it's just a game against Bolton, you don't need to field the full starting lineup, do you? We have a tough game in midweek."

"Damn it, what can I do?" Simeone's words annoyed Li Shiguang. "That's how the FA schedules are. We should be thankful that those bastards didn't schedule Manchester United to play against us this week."

"To be honest, I don't think we can blame those guys. Maybe they never expected us to make it to the quarterfinals. But I still think we should rotate the squad against Bolton. Otherwise, these key players will be too tired, playing three games in seven days!" Simeone joked as he continued to advise.

Seeing Simeone's insistence, Li Shiguang stroked his chin and looked at the starting lineup that had just been drawn up: "Tell me your thoughts, Diego."

"I just think we have a bigger advantage in the Champions League, after all, we have two away goals in hand. Securing a place in the semi-finals is the most important thing right now." Simeone handed Li Shiguang the league schedule and began his analysis. "There are still seven rounds left in the league. Although we are currently two points behind Manchester United, they also have a Champions League match, and they have Chelsea in their remaining schedule. If they can't get past Chelsea, we have a chance!"

"Boss, I can roughly guess what you're thinking. After the game that day, didn't you ask me to find a way to limit Kaka? To be honest, I've watched a lot of his game footage these past two days. If he's still in this form next week, then we probably won't be able to contain him! But we have to think from another perspective. Don't we also have players that AC Milan can't completely contain?"

After listening to Simeone's analysis, Li Shiguang stared at the schedule for a long time without saying a word. He knew he had entered a dead end!

Simeone makes a good point. After drawing with AC Milan away from home the day before yesterday, both Leeds United's own players and fans and media outside the club now believe that Leeds United has a very high probability of making it to the Champions League quarterfinals.

But for some reason, Li Shiguang always felt uneasy.

Although Leeds United equalized in the final moments of the last match, Li Shiguang did not actually feel ecstatic.

He stood on the sidelines for almost 90 minutes, until he heard the referee blow the final whistle. At that moment, he suddenly realized a problem: he hadn't been able to completely contain Kaka!

This guy, at least this season, is just too terrifying!

So when Li Shiguang returned to the office today to think about the starting lineup for the match against Bolton the day after tomorrow, he subconsciously focused on the league.

However, Simone's words enlightened him.

Kaka is ridiculously strong!

But my Leeds United players aren't bad either. If I really can't contain Kaká, then I won't try to contain him!

In the match a few days later, I'll set up my formation and play an attacking game with Ancelotti!

As for the league, there are still seven rounds left, even though Leeds United are currently two points behind Manchester United.

But isn't the most attractive thing about football precisely that you never know who the winner will be until the very last moment?

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On Sunday, Leeds United will host Bolton at home.

Bolton have had a great season so far, currently sitting in fifth place in the standings with 50 points, ahead of Liverpool. While their chances of finishing in the top four are slim, they have already secured a Europa League spot!

Of course, the team's strong attacking duo of Anelka and Diouf is the main reason for their excellent performance this season.

However, Li Shiguang did not give the Black Wind Duo much of a chance to perform today. Under the close marking of the two young players, Silva and Hummels, they did not get many opportunities to shoot.

In the first half, Leeds United took the lead through a long-range shot from outside the penalty area by Modric and maintained that lead until the end of the match.

In the end, Leeds United won 1-0 at home, taking three points.

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After the match, Li Shiguang had just opened the locker room door after attending the press conference when Simeone rushed towards him, phone in hand, completely ecstatic, shouting, "Boss! Boss! Incredible news! Manchester United have crashed out!!!"

"Huh?" Upon hearing this news, Li Shiguang was first surprised, then his expression turned to joy. "So we've overtaken them again? No, Ferguson isn't good enough! Portsmouth can lose too?"

After Li Shiguang finished speaking, Simeone first nodded, then shook his head: "We did take the lead, but they didn't lose either, they were just held to a draw by Portsmouth!"

"Does this mean we've climbed back to the top of the table on goal difference?"

Yes, hahaha.

"Damn, I thought Manchester United lost... Wait, my phone is ringing."

The two were chatting enthusiastically when Li Shiguang's phone, which was in his pocket, suddenly rang. He took it out and saw that it was Allen calling.

After the call connected, Allen's voice came through the phone: "Boss, Raiola has come to Leeds. He wants to ask if you're free tomorrow. If you are, he'll come to visit you."

"Raiola? What's he doing here?" Li Shiguang was a little puzzled. This fat guy usually wouldn't come to the temple without a reason.

Seeing that Li Shiguang didn't remember, Allen lowered his voice and replied, "I told him about the Henry matter you asked me to keep an eye on last time, and there should be some progress."

"Okay, then have him come to the club tomorrow morning. I'll wait for him in my office!"

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The next morning, Li Shiguang met Raiola in his office.

As soon as the two sat down on the sofa, Li Shiguang looked at Raiola and joked, "Mino, looks like you've made a lot of money lately? How many delicacies have you eaten this time? Hahaha!"

Raiola touched her stomach, which looked like it was about to burst out of her shirt after she sat down, and said with a helpless smile, "Mr. Li, it's not my fault! This is just my constitution; I gain weight even from drinking water. There's nothing I can do about it..."

"Haha, alright, just kidding." Li Shiguang, his smile fading, asked about what Allen had mentioned last night, "I heard from Allen that you've heard some new information?"

“Yes, Mr. Li,” Raiola adjusted his posture and replied, “If all goes well, the deal for Henry to go to Barcelona is basically finalized!”