Early the next morning.

The whole of England was in an uproar.

The internet is full of discussions about last night's two Champions League matches.

Leeds United and Chelsea, who were favored by many but ultimately failed to win the game, became the target of criticism.

"...Arsenal's performance has been surprising. It seems that after dropping out of the FA Cup and league title races, Wenger has pinned his last hopes for the season on the Champions League."

"...Leeds United failed to take a victory from the Emirates Stadium, and the suspense of the Premier League derby will remain at Elland Road a week later! In a post-match interview, Lee said that Leeds United's goal in the Champions League is still the final trophy, and he is already very satisfied with an away goal."

"...Our pre-match predictions for Leeds United seem to have been somewhat off! Their performance at the Emirates Stadium was unconvincing. Wenger seems to have found a way to deal with Leeds. Throughout the match, apart from the equalizing goal, Adriano and Torres didn't gain much advantage over Arsenal's defense."

"...Grant's team has disappointed again. Abramovich seems to think the Israeli can bring Chelsea a title, but it turns out his coaching resume cannot support Chelsea going further in the Champions League than it did under Mourinho!"

"...Four matches in eight days, including an FA Cup semi-final and two Champions League quarter-finals. To be honest, if Li doesn't make a choice soon, Manchester United's fate last season might be repeated against Leeds United this season!"

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On the bus heading west to Romitch.

The players were all catching up on sleep, and the whole bus was filled with the sound of snoring.

At the very front of the bus, Li Shiguang was holding a laptop, looking at the statistics compiled by Simeone for Cardiff City's recent matches.

"Boss." Rivaldo's voice came from across the aisle.

Li Shiguang didn't look up, but replied with a simple, "What's wrong?"

Rivaldo sounded anxious: "I think we need to make some rotations when playing Cardiff City."

Li Shiguang understood Rivaldo's meaning.

Starting from yesterday.

Leeds United have four matches this week. After playing Cardiff City, they will have to travel back to Elland Road to face Birmingham City in the 33rd round of the Premier League.

Birmingham's strength is average.

But like Bolton, who they played before, they were also a team struggling on the edge of relegation. Li Shiguang knew without a doubt that this match would be another tough battle.

Even if Rivaldo hadn't reminded him...

Li Shiguang will also make some rotations in the match against Cardiff City. Players are not cattle or horses; they need to rest when they need to.

After returning to the hotel and taking a shower yesterday, Li Shiguang lay on the bed and opened the system's storage space, calculating the various items he still had.

The trump card that I've been saving still has three chances left.

Then this season I completed a task that was occasionally triggered by the system.

Li Shiguang managed to acquire another morale booster and a recovery card.

The recovery card is not very useful for now.

However, in such a tight schedule and crucial moments, morale cards can indeed be quite useful. As long as we get through this week, things will be much easier later on.

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April 5th.

Ninian Park Stadium, Wales.

Li Shiguang ushered in his first FA Cup semi-final in his coaching career.

After using a morale card once.

Leeds United are in top form.

Facing an opponent whose strength is inferior to one's own.

They won the game decisively with a score of 4-0 at Ninian Park Stadium.

They successfully advanced to the final of the 2007-2008 FA Cup.

Their opponent in the final will be the winner between West Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth in tomorrow's other semi-final.

We've arrived here.

In fact, judging from their strength on paper alone, the FA Cup is already in Leeds United's hands.

We took a day off in the middle.

April 7th.

Leeds United, back at Elland Road, now face another challenge from Birmingham City.

The match wasn't as difficult as Li Shiguang had imagined.

It only took two minutes to start.

Adriano outmaneuvered Birmingham's center-back Kelly just outside the penalty area, burst into the box, and unleashed a powerful shot to give Leeds United the lead.

Birmingham then began to attempt a counterattack.

But the offensive has not yet been organized.

They were hit again.

Ninth minute.

Torres' breakthrough on the right wing drew a foul from the opponent, and Modric then took the free kick. Reus seized the opportunity at the far post on the left and tapped the ball into the net, helping Leeds United extend their lead to 2-0.

The two sides switched sides for the second half.

Leeds United still haven't given up.

Sixty-first minute.

Kaka received the ball on the right wing and broke through. Facing the block of two Birmingham defenders, he made a lateral pass and lobbed the ball to the left side of Birmingham's penalty area.

Kolarov, who came up to assist, was decisive.

Before the ball even hit the ground, he unleashed a powerful volley, a cannon shot that once again breached Birmingham's goal.

This goal effectively sealed the game for Leeds United.

The 90-minute mark has ended.

Leeds United secured a 3-0 victory over Birmingham City at home, earning another valuable three points.

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At the same time.

Old Trafford Stadium.

In the home team's locker room.

Manchester United players are celebrating their victory as they beat Middlesbrough 3-2 at home.

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