Today's city stadiums are clearly not the same as they used to be.

This feeling comes not only from the rare good weather tonight, but also from the mood.

At least, that's what Kaka thinks.

From the moment he walked into the City Stadium, his whole mental state was completely different.

Because just this morning, head coach Gao Han told him that the team doctor David Feverey had been issued a pass and he would start the game against Chelsea.

Kaka vividly remembers being stunned when he heard the news.

For more than four months, he has been waiting for this day all the time.

He receives the highest salary in the world, and watching his teammates fight on the pitch makes him feel like a deserter.

Well, now it's finally time to start.

When he thought of this, he was so happy that he wanted to cry.

In the stands of the stadium, there were still many Manchester City fans who chanted to congratulate Kaka on his return to the game, and they did it every game, whether it was home or away, which touched Kaka very much.

As he finished his pre-match training session and was about to return to the dressing room, he stood silently at the entrance of the players' tunnel, looking at the crowd of Manchester City fans and swearing in his heart.

I won't let you down, lovely fans!

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"Let me announce the starting line-up for this game. ”

In the home team's dressing room, assistant coach Brian Kidd stood in front of all the players and said in a serious tone.

Who started and who came off the bench was already known before the game.

This is also a tradition for Gao Han, who will communicate with each player in the squad separately before the team leaves, and personally tell them whether they will be given a starting line-up, which he feels is the least respect for the players.

For those players who did not qualify for the start, Gao Han would explain why he made this arrangement and gave encouragement.

Facts have proved that Gao Han's method has been loved by his players in the past few years, so much so that many coaches who coached alone after learning from Gao Han continue to learn and follow his management model.

For example, Barcelona's Pep Guardiola, Atletico Madrid's Simeone, Valencia's Unai Emery, and more recently Thomas Tuchel in Mainz and Mauricio Pochettino, who coached Chinatown, have basically learned from Alpine's management system and it has worked well.

'Goalkeeper Petr Cech, back three Kompany, Xavi Martinez and Xavi Mascherano. ”

Zabaleta's face changed slightly at the mention of Mascherano's name, and although he knew he wouldn't be able to start, it was still a bit unnatural, given that he had been a starting right centre-back so far this season.

When Zabaleta raised his head again, he found that the head coach Gao Han had been paying attention to him, and his eyes were full of encouragement, which made Zabaleta feel at ease, and nodded slightly towards the head coach, indicating that he was fine.

"Midfielders, Xavi Alonso, David Silva, Luka Modric and ......" Brian Kidd paused before looking at Kaka, who was standing in front of the wardrobe with his hands behind his back, "...... Kaka!"

There was an exclamation in the locker room.

Who started and who was on the bench, only you know, and everything else is known before the game.

At this moment, hearing that Kaka will start, many teammates, including Cristiano Ronaldo, stepped forward to congratulate, and Zabaleta, who was squeezed out of the starting list, also stepped forward and hugged Kaka generously.

'Up front are Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Sanchez. ”

After Brian Kidd announced his starting list for the 11-man, there was silence in the locker room again.

Gao Han slowly walked in front of everyone for the final mobilization before the game.

"Remember what I've been saying over and over again in the past two days, as soon as the game starts, we have to attack, play to our advantage in passing and possession, take the initiative to create a threat when we have the ball, counter-attack when we don't have the ball, and press high up. ”

'I'm sure guys, Chelsea are going to be defensive, they're not going to take risks and they can't afford to take risks, so the biggest test for us in this game is not from the opponents, but from our own attack, and we need to use the attack to break down the Chelsea defence. ”

"I believe that as long as we play our strength normally, the victory will be ours!"

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The referee urged the bell to ring in the away team's dressing room.

Scolari stood at the door and sent all the players out of the dressing room.

He tried to look more confident and calm, but he was always worried.

He knew better than anyone how terrible the cold was.

As the season progressed, City's performances got better and better, and the strength went from strength to strength.

I have to admit that Gao Han's ability to integrate the team is indeed a unique in the world.

Just as he turned to walk out of the locker room, about to follow the players in, the assistant walked in from the outside, holding up a piece of A4 paper scented with ink in his hand, "The starting list is out." ”

Scolari immediately copied it over, his brow furrowed when his gaze fell on Kaka's name.

"Kaka starts. Scolari said expressionlessly.

Everyone knows that in Gao Han's original plan, Kaka occupies a very important weight, but what he didn't expect was that just after coming to Manchester City, Kaka underwent surgery and was suspended for four months, resulting in a passive start to the Manchester City league.

In the past month, after Kaka's comeback, he has been a substitute in every game, and his performance has been steadily improving.

Now arranging Kaka's first start means that Gao Han has recognized that Kaka's strength has almost recovered.

Then this game will be even more difficult to play.

"Go, tell them that Kaka is the starter, you have to be cautious at the start of the game, you have to defend first, you can't let Manchester City take advantage of it. Scolari commanded.

The assistant immediately took the order.

But the look on the Brazilian veteran's face did not let go at all, and he still looked worried.

Manchester City without Kaka is already difficult enough, and now even Kaka is starting, so ......

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The players of the two teams, led by the referee Webb, walked into the city stadium one after another. ”

"We can now clearly see the starting line-ups of both teams. ”

"The whole city stadium was cheering. ”

'Oh my God, we saw Kaka in the squad at Manchester City and he was in the starting line-up for this game. ”

"It was the Brazilian superstar's first start of the season. ”

The live TV camera showed the stands, and this was Kaka's wife, Caroline, who also looked very excited. ”

Manchester City made some changes to the starting line-up for this game, Mascherano dropped back to the backline, and Kaka was in the team's forward position, and the three, four, three formation became a small diamond-shaped midfield position that Gao Han has always insisted on. ”

"I wonder if Kaka's start in this game will bring more surprises to the game?"

'If we look at Chelsea, Scolari played in a four-three-three formation for this game. ”

'The goalkeeper is Hilario, the backline is Ashley Cole, John Terry, Andrade and Branislav Ivanovic, the midfield is a combination of Ballack, Essien and Frank Lampard, and the front trident is Robinho, Drogba and Anelka. ”

"It should be said that both teams played with their strongest teams. ”

'But Scolari's decision to start Ballack in this game is probably debatable, after all, Ballack's performance in the Carabao Cup in midweek was not satisfactory. ”

However, when it comes to tournament experience in the big game, Ballack is indeed better than Mikel, and Scolari made this arrangement probably out of experience, and now it will be up to him to see how it works. ”

'Captains Xavi Alonso and John Terry on both sides made a guess and Chelsea were given the right to serve. ”

"The game is about to start. ”

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"How could it be Kaka's starter?"

In the stands at the City Stadium, Abramovich anxiously asked his assistant Granovskia, who was sitting next to him.

In the face of Gao Han, he has a very serious psychological shadow, so he is very worried about Gao Han's every move.

What's more, everyone knows that Kaka is a superstar that Gao Han has always relied on.

"Don't worry, boss, Scolari should have been prepared. Granovskia said.

"yes, it won't be a problem. Chairman Bruce Buck also advised.

But Abramovich still felt relieved, not mainly because of Kaka, but because of ...... Alpine.

Let's hope that bastard doesn't make any more shit.

Just as Abramovich's thoughts fell, in the stadium, referee Webb finally blew the whistle for the start of the game.

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As soon as the game began, Manchester City, who were playing at home, immediately pressed hard.

Chelsea, who were the first to kick off, moved the ball to the back, but the Blues' frontcourt players continued to rush forward quickly and put pressure on the Chelsea defence.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Alexis Sanchez make up the first echelon up front, with Kaka falling behind and targeting Chelsea's sluggish midfielder Ballack.

Manchester City's forward pressure was very resolute and decisive, which surprised the Chelsea players, especially the trident, which was very organized, making it difficult for Chelsea's midfield to hold the ball, and Terry had to pass the ball forward.

But up front, Xavi Martinez headed the ball back into midfield and handed it to Xavi Alonso.

The Spanish midfielder stopped the ball and, without waiting for Frank Lampard to get close, immediately passed the ball back to Kompany at the back.

Kompany pulled to the left and, after receiving the ball, passed to David Silva, who ran out to pick it up, who received it and quickly advanced down the left flank and passed the ball to the feet of Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Portuguese received the ball on the left side of the outside of the penalty area and looked very calm, but Essien and right-back Ivanovic who were following the defense looked a little nervous, especially Essien, who was about to shoot angrily when he saw Cristiano Ronaldo's legs, and immediately jumped up and turned around, intending to block the ball with his body.

Unexpectedly, Cristiano Ronaldo suddenly made a buckle, buckled Essien, and volleyed with his right foot.

The shot was powerful, very fast, very high quality, but the angle was not large, and the distance was a little far, goalkeeper Hilario blocked the ball with both fists, and Andrade, who was back in the box, quickly made a big foot to clear the ball out of the box.

But the ball still fell to the feet of Manchester City.

Amid the cheers at the City Stadium, the City players masterfully controlled the ball along the halfway line.

With a sigh of relief, Chelsea had just regrouped their defence, but City's next wave of attack was back.

(End of chapter)