Chapter 348: He's Back

Although Chelsea's goal-time stoppage time meant Chelsea to just a draw at Anfield, the Blues' tenacity and brilliant attacking play at Anfield continued to shine. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

'There is no doubt that this Chelsea side has found a rhythm for a revival. With targeted post-season additions, Chelsea could still be back in title contenders for the 2016-2017 season. ”

"China Shi's first start after his comeback, although it can't be compared with his own state at his peak, there are still some eye-catching performances."

Shi has gradually begun to adapt to the rhythm of confrontation, and frequently fights with opponents physically in this game, and does not fall behind. But we can also see that he still seems to be worried about his knees, and he can hardly be seen doing the sudden change of direction and high-speed sprinting that he used to. ”

"Such a stone is good, but not good enough. He'll need to play more games to adjust to his value to be worthy of his value. ”

"After playing three games after his return, Shi still couldn't break the goal drought - yes, for other strikers, it's normal to not score in three games, but for Shi, it's already a rare goal drought. Hopefully he will find the back of the net as soon as possible so as not to lose the confidence and composure of a top striker. ”

For those praises and criticisms, Shi Hao threw them away at a glance. He's just waiting, waiting for May 31 to come.

At 4pm on 15 May, 10 Premier League finale games of the 2015/16 season were played at the same time, with Chelsea taking on Leicester City at home to Stamford Bridge.

The last time we met, Chelsea lost 2-1 at the King Power Stadium and seemed to mean the handover of the crown. After that game, Leicester City were in high spirits and eventually won the Premier League title two rounds ahead of schedule.

Back at Stamford Bridge, Ranieri received applause from the Chelsea supporters, the Blues lined up to greet him, and he accepted the gift from Cudicini, while Abou in the stands applauded him. It all seems to indicate that this will be a friendly game.

But when the referee blew the whistle to announce the start of the game, the atmosphere immediately changed on the field. This game is not about the big picture, Leicester City has won the title, Chelsea are in 10th place, and there is no chance of European competition and relegation. There was no animosity between the two teams, but it was almost all the main players in this game, because it was a battle of honor.

Chelsea want to show their opponents that we have been careless this season and that next season we are going to bring the title back!

So Hiddink sent all the main players except Costa, Branislav Ivanovic replaced Terry at central defence, Cesar Azpilicueta played at right-back, and the lone striker Traore, behind him were Hazard, Shi Hao and Willian lined up.

From the start of the game, Chelsea were firmly in the driver's seat. In the third minute, Shi Hao sent in a cross from the right and the ball hit Fuchs, but the referee refused to award a penalty, and the Chelsea players and manager Guus Hiddink protested in vain and could not change the referee's decision.

Five minutes later, Shi Hao retreated to get the ball and sent a precise long pass in the midfield, Willian chested the ball on the edge of the penalty area, burst into the box and slid out with a low shot.

Although there was no goal, there was still a commotion at Stamford Bridge, with fans applauding Shi Hao's second pass and Willian's stop-and-shoot action in one go.

Leicester were also a threat on the counter-attack, with Riyad Mahrez working very well with Jamie Vardy this season, sending in a couple of good shots in quick succession, but Vardy couldn't get the right shot. In the 22nd minute, Jamie Vardy once again picked up Riyad Mahrez's cross in the Chelsea penalty area, and his volley went just over the crossbar to startle the Chelsea fans.

But overall, it was Chelsea who firmly held the initiative. It's a pity that Traore, who replaced Costa, seems to have forgotten to bring his shooting boots when he went out today, repeatedly wasting the wonderful passes sent by Shi Hao, Cesc Fabregas and Eden Hazard.

In the 26th minute, Hazard broke through and made a low cross, Shi Hao received the ball and knocked his heel, and the football was in front of the goal. 1 minute later, Shi Hao crossed diagonally from the corner of the penalty area, Traore keenly ran to the football landing point, and then he ...... Kick flawed.

On Chelsea's side, Willian is getting braver. After his compatriot Oscar left for the Chinese Super League, Willian seemed to suddenly move up a notch, and his role on the pitch for Chelsea became more and more significant. In the 39th minute, the Brazilian and Xiaofa played a wonderful combination, and his cold shot was saved by Schmeichel. In the 44th minute, Willian forced a breakthrough and crossed from the right side of the penalty area, Shi Hao easily ran into the gap in front of the goal, and also took time to play a trick, and hit the ball into the empty goal with his heel under the interference of Fuchs.

It was his first goal since his return! Most of the fans at Stamford Bridge stood up and gave Shi Hao a round of applause. Shi Hao didn't show too much excitement, he didn't score in just three games, and he actually didn't experience the "anxiety" and "loss of confidence" described by the media at all.

After running to the sidelines to thank the fans, Shi Hao thought to himself, what would be their reaction if they knew I was leaving after a while......

The first half was almost over, but some people didn't want to rest yet. In stoppage time, Hazard dribbled the ball down the left flank and cut inside, broke into the box, and crossed the ball to Shi Hao. Shi Hao leaned on Morgan with his back, picked up the ball with his left foot, then jumped up and turned around and slammed the ball with his right foot, and the football went into the net, and Schmeichel Jr. did not react.

With a two-goal advantage, Chelsea went into the break. Because Shi Hao fought fiercely in today's game, after being examined by the team doctor, he was considered unsuitable to play again. Hiddink is as good as he is, after all, the importance of this game...... Zero.

In the second half, Chelsea replaced Shi Hao with Pedro, while Leicester City brought on Schlupp and Shinji Okazaki in one go. A few minutes later, Hiddink made another change, replacing Traore with youngster Tammy Abraham, who missed consecutive chances.

In the 65th minute, Nemanja Matic was tripped by Schlupp while picking up the ball in the box, Chelsea were awarded a penalty opportunity, Schmeichel Jr. made a mistake and Cesc Fabregas slotted home the ball to give Chelsea a 3-0 lead over Leicester.

In the 81st minute, Drinkwater's long-range shot penetrated Courtois's goal to make it 3:1, and the score remained until the end.

After the game, the media did not hesitate to praise Shi Hao, who scored twice, "China Shi finally broke the goal drought, and the most feared person in the Premier League defenders has regained his form!" ”

"He's back!"