Dongfang Chen didn't feel any nervousness, he was very excited, he enjoyed this feeling, he was looking forward to this game, looking forward to it.

A young player like Sturridge is a little nervous, but fortunately, with teammates like Dongfang Chen and Kevin Phillips around him, Sturridge feels a lot better.

Of course, this game, the South Korean side is also very concerned, because the Birmingham team is now also one of their home teams, because there are two South Korean players in the Birmingham team, and they are very supportive of the Birmingham team.

This game is also broadcast live in South Korea. Moreover, South Korea has broadcast the Birmingham team's games live, and it is also through these games, so that South Korean fans also like the Chinese striker Dongfang Chen in the Birmingham team.

Dongfang Chen's appearance is indeed too good, which makes the arrogant Korean people exclaim, Dongfang Chen is too handsome, and even some guys directly shouted that Dongfang Chen is from the Republic of Korea.

Because Dongfang Chen is a native of Northeast China, there are many ethnic Koreans there, and there are many people who went directly from North Korea and South Korea to settle in China, and they have become ethnic Koreans in China for several generations.

Therefore, some so-called experts and media in the Republic of Korea have come up with some so-called evidence to prove that Dongfang Chen has the blood of the Republic of Korea in his body, claiming that Dongfang Chen is a veritable Republic of Korean.

Many people in South Korea regard Dongfang Chen as a Korean citizen, and some commentators of the live broadcast of the game claim that Dongfang Chen is a striker from the Republic of Korea, and even some Korean commentators and media reporters refer to Dongfang Chen, Li Qinglong and Ji Chengyong as "Birmingham's Korean Three Musketeers".

Under such advocacy, naturally a lot of Korean fans like Dongfang Chen, and many Korean teenagers regard Dongfang Chen as an idol.

Now Dongfang Chen is very popular in South Korea, and he has the momentum to catch up with Park Ji-sung, the first brother in Korean football.

Many Korean cuties worship Dongfang Chen very much, become Dongfang Chen's fans, when the South Korean TV tower broadcast the Birmingham team's game, some TV stations also made a lot of street shots, whenever the reporter mentions Dongfang Chen, it will attract bursts of screams and cheers from beautiful girls.

Therefore, now Dongfang Chen is very popular, and has even overtaken Liu Xiang in China and become a powerful figure in Chinese sports.

And Birmingham's match against Chelsea is a big talker.

Chelsea also felt some pressure before the game, with Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti speaking to the media: "It's a very important game, Birmingham are not an easy opponent to play against, we have to give it our all or we will regret it. ”

Carlo Ancelotti is not just talking, he really values this game, in his opinion, the quality of the Birmingham team is very strong, otherwise they would not have surpassed Manchester United, they would not have surpassed Arsenal, and they were chasing them so closely with the Chelsea team.

Carlo Ancelotti had done a lot of homework before the game, and he was bound to win this game.

Carlo Ancelotti added: "The players in the Birmingham team are very strong, especially Dongchen in the front line, he is really a very strong striker, and now he is at the top of the Premier League scorer list, and we must not take it lightly. ”

Ancelotti also said: "We must keep an eye on Dongfang Chen and not give Dongfang Chen any chance, otherwise it will be our Chelsea team who will suffer in the end in this game." ”

From Ancelotti's words, you can feel that Ancelotti takes this game seriously.

And everyone can see that Ancelotti and those experts in the outside world are actually not in agreement, Ancelotti does not think that the Birmingham team is easy to deal with, he thinks that the Birmingham team must be taken seriously, just like against Manchester United and Arsenal.

Carlo Ancelotti has put the Birmingham City team in a very high position and he has prepared for this game very carefully.

Carlo Ancelotti added: "McLeish is a very good coach, he was able to put the Birmingham team together in such a short period of time, and it was really not easy to show such a strong quality, and this game is definitely not to be underestimated. ”

A large part of the current Birmingham squad joined the club at the start of the season, and the starting line-up of the Birmingham team consists of four of last season's main players, namely Dongfang Chen, Sebastian Larsson, Ridgewell and David Murphy, and the rest are all newcomers.

It's really not easy for Macleish to be able to twist these people together so quickly and exert so much energy, and it can be seen that Ancelotti admires McLeish.

Carlo Ancelotti concluded: "It's going to be a very tough game, but we're ready and I'm sure we're going to win. ”

Speaking to the media, Chelsea captain John Terry said: 'We were really surprised by Birmingham this season, we didn't expect them to achieve where they are now, it's very inspiring. Of course, they are also very strong and we can't underestimate our opponents at all. ”

Naturally, Terry also mentioned his biggest opponent in this match, Dongfang Chen, and he said: "Wow! To be honest, I was surprised. Really, I had a fight with Dongfang Chen before, but that time Dongfang Chen was very bad, and he almost didn't have a chance. In my opinion, he is not very strong, and he should not have the standard of the big Premier League. ”

Yes, last season, Dongfang Chen and Chelsea team had a fight, after Manchester United confirmed the championship, Alex Ferguson in order to humiliate the Chelsea team, in order to humiliate the Chelsea team, released all substitutes, and Dongfang Chen also had the honor to play, played more than 60 minutes, almost no table.

It's no wonder that Chelsea captain John Terry would say this, but then Terry's words changed: "I really didn't expect that Dongfang Chen's progress would be so great, just over a year later, he was able to rank at the top of the Premier League scorer list, with an average goal per game goal efficiency, which is simply amazing, I really don't know how he did it." ”

Terry also said: "I've watched Dongfangchen's game footage, his strength has really changed dramatically, now he is very strong, it is difficult to defend. In this game, we will follow him closely and will not give him a chance. ”

Terry's evaluation of Dongfang Chen is very high, and he proposed that he should follow Dongfang Chen closely, which shows that Terry attaches great importance to Dongfang Chen.

Terry concluded: "The opponent is very strong, but we are not weak, we think we can win in the end, believe us. ”

Chelsea's midfield maestro Frank Lampard also spoke to the media, saying: 'Birmingham are very strong, not as bad as they are said, they are a very strong opponent and we will not take it lightly. ”

Lampard added: 'We are well prepared for this game, we are ready to win. ”

Frank Lampard also mentioned Dongchen, saying: "Dongfang Chen is very strong and if we want to win, we have to keep an eye on him and not give him a chance. It's going to put a lot of pressure on us, but we're going to be the winners. ”

Before the game, all Chelsea people revealed two things in common, the first being that they were all divided into Birmingham teams and not everyone could have done so. The second thing they all have in common is that they both believe that the victory must be for their Chelsea team.

Before the game, the Chelsea players were full of confidence, of course they felt some pressure, but more of a little more confidence.

When Chelsea arrived in Birmingham, they went to St Andrews, the club's home stadium, to warm up and settle in. Chelsea have not been hampered by the Birminghames in these areas, and the Birminghames have been very cooperative, which is enough to put the Liverpudlians to shame.

The Chelsea man was well rested that night and was well prepared for the next day's game.

On match day, Birmingham fans wore blue shirts to St Andrews Stadium to watch the game live.

Birmingham fans have been looking forward to this game for a long time and are waiting for the game to start.

There were a lot of Chelsea fans who came to watch the game today, and even though it was the second day of Christmas, they were still away from home.

Speaking of this Christmas, Dongfang Chen complained a little, this Christmas was too boring, he spent it alone at home, he made a table of dishes, treated himself, and it was over.

Dongfang Chen is now putting all his energy into this upcoming game, this game, Birmingham team must win.

"Hello spectators, fans, friends, this is Sky Sports, I'm Andy Gray." Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray immediately said that Sky Sports was naturally going to broadcast this focus battle live.

"Hello everyone, this is Sky Sports, and we welcome you all, Martin Taylor." Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor said.

"Today we are bringing you a key match in the 18th round of this season's Premier League, Birmingham City at home against Chelsea at the top of the league table, this is a battle of kings." Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said.

"Now let me give you a brief overview of the starting line-ups for both sides today." Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said.

'Okay, first of all, let me give you a brief overview of the visiting Chelsea starting XI for today's day. Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor said: 'Chelsea today were in a 4231 formation with Peter Cech in goal. ”

Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor continued: "In the back four are Ashley Cole, John Terry, Carvalho and Branislav Ivanovic. ”

Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor continued: "In the midfield position are Mikel and Michael Ballack. In the front three are Malouda, Frank Lampard and Joe Cole, and up front, of course, the African monster Drogba. ”

Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said: "That's it for Chelsea, so I'll give you a brief overview of the home team's Birmingham City starting line-up. Today they lined up in a 442 formation with Joe Hart in goalkeeper. ”

Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray continued: "In the back four it's David Murphy, Ridgewell, James Collins and Stephen Kyle. In the midfield four are Sebastian Larsson, Kevin Boateng, Ji Chengyong and Li Qinglong, and in the front two are Sturridge and Dongfang Chen. ”