Time is like "early on a weekday", if you squint for five minutes before waking up, it may be two hours away.

The flow is like a basin of boiling hot water, gradually cooling down.

London.

The assistant gently wiped the Golden Globe trophy with a dry rag.

Full of spring breeze.

Since winning the two individual honors of "Golden Ball" and "World Footballer", Li Kang's endorsement fee has skyrocketed again, and the life of the assistant has become more and more nourishing, and he recently fell in love with an East German girl who works in London.

"There are fewer and fewer paparazzi reporters outside, and even the trash cans are not diligent."

"Lee, I'll go downstairs first, I'm going out tonight. You may not be able to answer calls and respond to messages in a timely manner. ”

Li Kang smiled and nodded.

There is a small Christmas tree in the living room with bells hanging from it.

The ceiling is hung with a strip of cherub lights that shimmer blue light.

The TV screen was showing footage of the Paris Saint-Germain match.

Unai Emery is a pragmatic manager.

The French armor abuses the vegetables, and the tactics arranged are extremely exquisite, and the mercury is pouring down.

The Champions League fought to the death of Hai's Bayern, and the brainless long pass was rushed.

"Drop~"

Weak message tones.

Li Kang picked up his phone and looked at a few unread messages.

Kanter sent photos: Covent Garden, artificial snowfall, Little Black Egg and his wife sweetly hugging under the Christmas tree.

Morata excitedly said that he became a father.

Worrall retweeted a "chicken soup for the soul" and asked Li Kang if he would return to North Rhine for the New Year.

It's another year of winter, and it's another year of Christmas.

A few days later.

Premier League matchday is here.

Li Kang and his teammates arrived in Southampton, a port city in the south of England.

Southampton is often the city set in the background of film and television productions.

In 1594, A Midsummer Night's Dream premiered on the city's estate.

In 1620, the Puritans traveled to the New World on the Mayflower.

In 1912, the luxury passenger ship "Titanic" set sail in the city's port.

"It doesn't look like winter here."

"The grass is still green."

"Don't those squirrels have to hibernate?"

"Squirrels don't hibernate in the first place."

Sunset.

As the destination approached, the communication between teammates also became frequent.

The bus slowly pulls into St Mary's Stadium, next to the harbour, where the 16-year-old Bale, who made his senior debut eleven years ago.

“CTV5！ CTV5！ Good evening, audience friends. ”

"Now you're broadcasting live the 18th round of the 2017/18 Premier League season."

'Southampton at home against Chelsea.'

"On the west bank of the Ichin River, the Saints vs. the Blues!"

St Mary's Stadium, red and white flags fluttering in the wind.

Hot flames erupted from the sidelines.

Van Dijk posters shook in the stands.

The Dutch centre-back has evolved again this season, from a full-body to an "ultimate" form.

No one laughed at his "retreat" anymore.

A number of giants threw olive branches to him, and the media praised him as "the best central defender of this era" and "will definitely break the transfer record of defenders".

Player tunnel.

Van Dijk and Li Kang shook hands and embraced.

The old career at Bayer Leverkusen was short, but profound.

"Li Sang, congratulations!"

Maya Yoshida had a serious face and sent his best wishes to the Golden Globe winner.

Cahill hugged Bertrand and Romeu.

The other players didn't communicate much.

After all, the two teams clashed fiercely when they met last season.

The cause was a malicious foul by Marcos.

Thomas Tuchel sat in the dugout.

Mauricio paced back and forth in the command area.

A moment later.

The referee team led the players from both sides out of the aisle.

St Mary's Stadium suddenly turned into a sea of red and white.

"Here's a look at the starting line-ups for both sides."

"Southampton are in a 4-2-3-1 formation!"

"Goalkeeper: Foster."

"Defenders: Cedric, Van Dijk, Maya Yoshida, Bertrand."

"Two midfielders: Romeu, Lemina."

"Central midfielders: Tadic, Davis, Raymond."

"Striker: Gabbiadini."

'Chelsea's formation is 3-4-3!'

"Goalkeeper:"

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[Chelsea is estimated to be overturning again, keep up!] The four-front battle can't hold up! 】

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[The ultimate Van, guarding the land of saints!] 】

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[It's not easy to wait for a player's growth, two years ago Van Dijk was still a giant pit in the abyss that everyone shouted about, and now he has suddenly become a "world defender". 】

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[Van Dijk has improved with the naked eye every season, the defensive position is very experienced, there are not so many Varane in the world. 】

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[What's the use of just having a strong defender, the Netherlands has not been eliminated in the World Preliminary Tournament and will not be able to enter the 2018 World Cup! ] 】

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[Didn't watch the news? Southampton said that if there was a bloodbath tonight, all ticket proceeds would be donated to the foundation. 】

Accompanied by a whistle from the referee.

The competition has officially begun.

Southampton possession.

"The pace of the pass is fast."

'Mauricio is a very aggressive manager, very young and likes to attack openly.

'As a player, I helped Valencia reach the Champions League final for two seasons in a row.

"His tactical style is the polar opposite of last season's Pierre."

Raymond received a pass from his teammate in the 40-metre area.

Accelerate and run.

A few metres later, before Kante could get close, the ball was distributed to Bertrand, who was on the edge of the set.

There was a chorus of shouts from the away stands.

Encounter old acquaintances in a foreign land.

Bertrand is a Chelsea veteran who barely managed to be an Academy graduate who won the Champions League in 12 years and was the first player in Champions League history to make his debut in a final.

"Win the Champions League at the beginning. 》

"I want to eat Kante raw!"

"I can't eat it."

"I can't shake it off."

'The forward passing line is blocked, I want to pass back, I want to transfer the pressure to my teammates.

'Cesar Azpilicueta's defence.

"Beautiful, good steal!"

N'Golo Kante passes the ball to Lee Kang.

Li Kang turned around and got rid of Davis and sent a long pass!

The line is reasonable.

Penetrated Southampton's midfield barrier with ease.

Eden Hazard took advantage of the situation.

Romeu was in hot pursuit, and as one of the candidates for La Masia's No.4 position, he anticipated the direction of attack, but the pace could not keep up.

'Eden Hazard has shaken off Sergio Busquets' successor.

"Take the ball, go forward, ride the dust!"

"The space is very open!"

"Van Dijk!"

In 15 years, Van Dijk was completely abused by Hazard.

In 16 years, Van Dijk was barely able to keep up with Hazard's pace.

In 17 years, the king of English superlatives felt a little dazed in front of the Dutch central defender.

Hazard accelerates the sprint.

Van Dijk quickly adjusted his physical leanings, did not lose his position, and retreated in small steps.

"He sealed the inside line."

"Push Hazard out of the line."

"Space compression."

'Notice that Van Dijk's step-by-step retreat is getting slower and slower, and the gap between him and Hazard is getting shorter and shorter.

"It's not that I'm robbing you, I'm waiting for you to rush me."

"Hazard's stops are beautiful!"

"Oops!"

'It's been dragged for too long and Southampton's defenders are out of position.

(End of chapter)