Chapter 0078, Blue Fox VS Blue Army
The Championship has won back-to-back games, and now Leicester City have no opponents in the league.
Even several of their direct competitors have said in media interviews that they are now aiming for second place in the league.
The top of the list is set, there is no doubt about it.
For Leicester City, the league title is assured, and the FA Cup is next to be considered.
A few days ago, Leicester City's FA Cup fourth-round opponents were revealed.
Chelsea!
Now we have just played in the fourth round of the FA Cup, and we have met a super strong opponent.
There's no one left.
I was expecting to win the league title and try to go far in the FA Cup.
Now, it seems, is dangerous again.
In discussions within the coaching staff, most coaches were unanimous in their disapproval.
You know, Chelsea have been in excellent form this season.
Jose Mourinho returned to Chelsea last summer with a major overhaul of the squad.
The team changed its previous half-dead state and quickly improved its spirits.
They currently sit third in the league, just four points behind Manchester City at the top of the table and two points behind second-placed Liverpool.
In this case, the chances of them competing for the title this season are still very high.
And for Mourinho, the Premier League title is only one aspect.
He's looking forward to winning the title on the fourth front!
They emerged in the Champions League group stage with an absolute advantage of five wins and one draw, and their one-eighth opponent was Galatasaray, so there was no big problem.
The League Cup has also reached the semi-finals and has a good chance of winning the championship.
This FA Cup, they don't plan to give up.
Chelsea are strong at the moment, with top stars in every position, and even the substitutes are top notch.
In this case, Mourinho has plenty of room to deploy his squad.
On the evening of 27 January, Stamford Bridge was beaten for the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Chelsea's big-name stars got in early and started their warm-ups.
Leicester players arrived a little later.
This was Pearson's arrangement.
Against this level of opponents, this level of stadium, and this level of fans, it's not a good thing to arrive early.
If the players are suppressed by the momentum of the opponent early, the next game will not be easy to play.
Walking into the Stamford Bridge stadium, many players were a little curious and looked around.
Don't look at some people who have been playing professional football for more than ten years, but they have never been here, let alone played here.
Not yet on the pitch, Stamford Bridge is spectacular enough from the outside.
Tens of thousands of fans have gathered in the square, and it is very lively.
Before the game started, the atmosphere was full.
Sitting in the bus and looking at this huge stadium, the players chatted and expressed their emotions.
Drinkwater's eyes sparkled: "My favourite club other than Manchester United is Chelsea and it's nice to be able to play in this stadium. ”
James smiled: "Listen to you, you are interested in moving to Chelsea. ”
"Cut!" Drinkwater glanced at him, "I'll have them begging me to join sooner or later." ”
"Hahahaha!" The teammates burst into laughter.
Xia Xing also looked at the stadium curiously.
Riyad Mahrez, who was sitting with him, asked: "Haven't you ever been here to play football?" ”
"No, today is the first time."
"That's right."
"What's right?"
"The first time I came to Stamford Bridge, I commemorated it with a victory, how good."
"Haha!"
Xia Xing smiled.
Although he hasn't been with Mahrez for a long time, Xia Xing likes this guy very much.
Although he usually doesn't like to get along with people and is a little arrogant, he is a very good person.
Especially when it comes to football skills, the two often discuss them together.
Speaking of which, in the current Leicester City team, there are really not many people who can discuss football skills with Xia Xing.
Maybe not.
Mahrez's strong self-confidence and the spirit of not being scared when he meets anyone, Xia Xing likes it very much.
Football is round, everything is possible!
The bus enters the stadium and the players get out of the bus and walk into the players' tunnel.
After cleaning up, walk out of the players' tunnel and onto the court.
Xia Xing was delayed for two minutes, and he was the last to walk out of the players' tunnel.
As soon as he came to the side of the court, he heard someone calling him.
"Huaguo boy, go up and play for a while!"
Hearing this, Xia Xing suddenly felt that time had been reversed.
It seems to have returned to that familiar summer.
Turning his head, a middle-aged man was looking at him with a smile.
"Coach Mourinho!"
Xia Xing walked over briskly and greeted respectfully.
"Hello Coach Mourinho, we meet again."
"yes, we're meeting again."
This is the second time the two have met.
On the afternoon of June 1, 2013, at Sir Alex Ferguson's farewell exhibition match, the two met for the first time.
Jose Mourinho was the manager of World Stars United on an interim basis, but Ferguson loaned him several young Manchester United players because of the lack of players.
Xia Xing is one of them.
In that game, Xia Xing's performance was very eye-catching, with wonderful goals and beautiful assists, making himself the focus.
After the game, he was also offered a permanent contract with Manchester United.
The scene at that time, Xia Xing is vivid.
Standing in front of Xia Xing, Mourinho patted him on the shoulder affectionately and looked him up and down for a long time before nodding.
"Huaguo boy, I'm not surprised at all that you can stand in front of me today.
"When I was in that game, I knew you kid was going to make a difference.
"It's just that I didn't expect us to meet so soon.
'I'm following the Championship games, especially Leicester City.
"You've become the absolute heart of Leicester's attack now.
"Your technical level is far from the level of the Championship.
'You're going to be in the Premier League next season.
"Young man, I'm glad for you to see what you've achieved so far.
"It's a good game, let me see how far you've progressed!"
Turning around and running towards the court, Xia Xing recalled last summer.
At that time, I played with countless stars, and the happiness of that moment is still fresh in my memory.
And now, he is finally standing here with his own efforts.
Play Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium and take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Play against a myriad of world-class stars.
When I think about it, I feel very happy!
Regardless of the outcome for the time being, this encounter alone is enough to make people feel refreshed!
At this moment, Xia Xing suddenly heard a familiar voice!
[You have a new mission, please check!] 】
[Missions: 1. Make your debut; 2. Score a goal; 3. Win over Chelsea. 】
[Mission time: In this season's competition, complete 3 conditions in the mission at the same time.] 】
[Reward: Gianfranco Zora card, S rank.] 】
I didn't expect this game to activate a new mission!