Chapter 0249, the beginning of the critical hit
A Community Shield title, although not very weighty, is enough to boost the morale of the whole Leicester City team.
After all, they won the reigning champions Chelsea.
Chelsea, who claim to have won all the titles this season.
With a few days to go until the new season, everyone is ready to make a big splash on the Premier League stage.
Last season, Leicester City was frequently caught in the hardships of intensive battles, and this season, the competition has been staggered from the beginning.
On 2 August, Leicester City won their first title of the season on the stage of the Community Shield.
On 8 August, the Premier League curtain opened, and Leicester City's first opponent was Sunderland.
On August 12, Leicester City, last season's Europa League winners, welcomed the UEFA Super Cup, and their opponents were last season's Champions League champions Barcelona.
On August 15, the second round of the Premier League, away to West Ham.
On August 22, in the third round of the Premier League, he faced Tottenham at home.
On August 26, in the second round of the English League Cup, away to Bury.
On August 29, the fourth round of the Premier League, away to Bournemouth.
With seven games a month, the season has not started easily.
Luckily, though, the league opponents don't have too strong enemies.
Especially Sunderland, the opponent in the first round, made Leicester City a lot less pressure.
On the evening of August 8, outside the King Power Stadium.
With an hour to go before the game, the stadium was already packed.
Even the square outside the stadium was full of people.
Blue Foxes fans can't wait to watch Leicester City in the Premier League.
They haven't seen enough of last season's magical experience.
This season is coming!
In the dressing room, Ranieri looked at the players with a smile.
"Guys, our new season has finally begun.
"I'm sure you're just as impatient as I am.
"We had a weak opponent today and I have super confidence in you guys in this match!
"I'm very happy with the form you showed in training the other day.
"The defence in the Community Shield is also very solid, and I'm glad to see your consistency.
"But today, I want you to be able to show strong enough offensive ability!
"You know, you only defend, but you can't win the championship,
"I hope to continue to create new miracles this season!
"Xia was the heart of the team in this game, and when I didn't make tactical changes,
"Xia can control the rhythm of attack and defense according to his own ideas, this is my privilege to give him!
"I want all of you to revolve around him!
"In this match, I'm expecting a win!
"I'm looking forward to having a fun night for the fans!
"Let's play, boys!
"Sunderland!
"Come on!"
In the cheers of tens of thousands of Blue Fox fans at the King Power Stadium, Leicester City's new season has officially begun!
The familiar 4-4-2 formation was still the same, with the same line-up as the previous game against Chelsea.
However, today was a completely different situation than the last game.
In the last game, Leicester City started the game with Dardy and Riyad Mahrez in front of them on the counter-attack.
And today they started with a high press!
Sunderland kicked off in midfield, and the ball had just been passed three times before it was lost!
It's Kante again!
He suddenly stepped forward in midfield and directly stuck the passing path of two Sunderland players!
After the break, cross diagonally to the right!
Mahrez catches the ball, cuts inside with a beautiful change, and shakes off the defense directly!
Knock on the middle lane and hand it over to Xia Xing, who is inserted in front!
Then Mahrez sprinted quickly into the box!
At this time, Xia Xing received the ball accurately, faced the defenders, and gently led the ball to open up the space!
Riyad Mahrez has run out of space and the Sunderland defence is on the verge of a big enemy!
However, Xia Xing did not pass to the front right, but to the front left!
Vardy plugs in quickly!
Catch!
Push!
The ball goes straight into the corner of the goal!
"1 to 0!
"Leicester open the scoring!
"It was a goal that only happened in the first minute of the game!
"The combination between the four Leicester players is neat!
'From N'Golo Kante's break, to Mahrez's dribble, to Xia Xing's assist and Jamie Vardy's goal,
"Leicester's attack was very efficient, there was no drag!
'It was their first goal of the season.
"I'm sure this will be the start of a successful season for them!"
In the live broadcast room, Alan Shearer is still the one who supports Leicester City from the bottom of his heart.
In the stands of King Power Stadium, countless Leicester City fans cheered and celebrated, enjoying the joy of scoring goals.
"It was a beautiful goal!"
"That's right! Every player did their best! ”
"Accurate defense, efficient offense, awesome!"
Countless fans praised Leicester's goal, and the replay of the goal just now was replayed on the big screen.
Kante, Mahrez, Xia Xing, Vardy.
The combination of these four players is world-class.
But even the most optimistic fans will be hard pressed to imagine what great things Leicester City will do this season.
The manner and process of that goal, and the four players involved in it, will be an important part of Leicester's great season.
The first goal was scored and Sunderland was a little confused.
Then they made a lot of mistakes.
Leicester City, who are in excellent form, will not miss this opportunity.
In the 16th minute of the game, Sunderland's low cross was headed out by Hut.
The ball falls to Drinkwater.
Brother Drink Water passes diagonally forward and hands it to Mahrez!
Riyad Mahrez sprints with the ball and shoots from outside the box!
The ball hangs in the corner!
2 to 0!
Leicester City scored another goal!
With two goals in hand, Leicester played more relaxed.
In the 28th minute of the game, it was N'Golo Kante's destruction goal again.
The ball was snatched to the second point by Xia Xing on the side.
The moment he received the ball, Xia Xing suddenly started!
Start sprinting along the mid lane!
The closed-door defense of Sunderland's two midfielders can't prevent Xia Xing at all!
About 35 meters away from the goal, Xia Xing shot with one kick!
"The ball is in!
"It was a great shot!
"Xia once again unleashed a powerful long-range shot!
"3 to 0!
"We've already sealed the win!
"It took them less than 30 minutes,
"Let Sunderland hit rock bottom!
"Critical start!
"Wonderful show!
"They're just amazing!"
Listening to Alan Shearer's cheers, Carragher next to him really couldn't stand it.
"Man, no, I really don't understand why you like Leicester so much?"
Alan Shearer turned to look at Carragher.
"On the football field, the defeat of the strong by the weak is definitely the greatest romance.
"Leicester don't have big investments, they don't have big stars.
"There is unity, fighting spirit and indomitable spirit,
"Watching a team like this rush all the way in the Premier League and knock down many giants,
"It's really exciting.
"I don't just like Leicester City, I respect it from the bottom of my heart.
"I like them,
"And expect them to get better and better,
"Create a greater miracle!"
(End of chapter)