"Do you think this lottery result is very good?"

Ranieri was stunned.

"What do you mean by that?"

Xia Xing shrugged.

"Malmo are not weak, but I think we have a good chance of beating them.

'And if we want to qualify, we have to get enough points from them.

"Benfica, I've been following them lately,

"Their finishing strength has actually declined, not as good as at their peak,

"Especially since there are no big stars in the team, they play as a whole, just like us.

"So I think we have a chance to fight.

"Real Madrid, on the other hand, is difficult to win, but it's not impossible.

"After all, we even won against Barcelona, so why can't we win against Real Madrid again?

"So the result of this draw, I think it's very good.

"As long as we can play at a normal level,

"I think I can make it out of the group!"

Looking at Xia Xing's serious expression, Ranieri was stunned for a moment, and then smiled.

"Xia, it's good that Leicester City has you."

"Coach Ranieri, it's good that Leicester have you."

"Are we blowing each other in business? Ha ha. ”

"No, no, no, I mean it. Coach Pearson is a good coach, strict and hardworking, and he can bring Leicester City a lot of room to move forward; And you're a thin coach, free, flexible, and you're going to be able to surprise Leicester and I'm confident about that. ”

Looking at Xia Xing's sincere eyes, Ranieri was extremely relieved.

What could be better than being praised by the best players in the team?

Now I seem to be full of energy.

But Ranieri also found it funny.

Isn't it supposed that I should give you chicken blood?

Why did you say a few words, but it made me excited.

Hehe.

This kid, that's good.

Leicester City has picked up the treasure.

The international break is over and the players return to the club.

Looking at the form of the players, Ranieri is a little worried.

At the beginning of this season, Leicester City also felt the power of the FIFA virus.

After the hard work and flying around of the national team, the Leicester City players are tired.

Even if I tried to recover on the training ground, it was still almost meaningless.

After much consideration, Ranieri decided to send in a substitute line-up.

On 13 September, Leicester City played Aston Villa at home.

This is the fifth round of the Premier League this season.

In addition to the condition of the starters, and because of the Champions League in three days' time, Ranieri wants the players to be able to recuperate.

So this game was almost all on the bench.

But then again, the competitive state of these substitute players is really no worse than the current main players.

Of course, the main core that the iron can't beat, Xia Xing is still the starter.

Aston Villa were also in lackluster form in this game.

But they are determined to defend it.

Anyway, Vardy didn't play in this game, Mahrez didn't play, and even Kante and Drinkwater were not on the field.

Facing Leicester City's lineup, Aston Villa is very much looking forward to it.

A point is fine.

And they did give it their all.

From the first minute, they defended with all their might, until the 80th minute of the second half.

Claudio Ranieri has made a substitution, but Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez are out of form and have not been able to help the team break down.

In the end, it was Xia Xing who stood up.

In the 86th minute of the game, Xia Xing scored a direct free kick in front of the penalty area!

The ball blasts out of the net!

1 to 0!

The full moon scimitar is back!

In the end, Leicester City beat Aston Villa by a single goal at home to pick up three points and continue to lead the Premier League table.

This bloodless victory made the Leicester soldiers very happy.

Not only did they get the three points, but they also gave a number of players who were hit by the FIFA virus a break, which is good.

Three days later, on 16 September, Leicester City visited the Stadium of Light to take on Benfica.

On the sidelines of the pitch, they saw Benfica's classic eagle release ceremony.

The heroic eagle flew around the field and finally landed on the team flag in the center of the field.

More than 60,000 fans in the stands cheered.

This is a traditional Benfica ritual that is common at home.

However, for the Leicester players, it is very new.

Even the core players of the team, Vardy and Mahrez, are full of novelty in their eyes.

"It's so interesting to have football culture in different countries."

"yes, it's great to play against different opponents."

yes, it's funny, it's great.

For Leicester City, this game has a very special meaning.

It was their first Champions League game and it meant a lot.

For a lot of players, two seasons ago, they were playing in the Championship.

Two seasons later, they actually played in the Champions League!

This huge change made them even a little trance.

Back in the dressing room, they were still excited.

However, Ranieri reminded everyone again: "Our opponents are not easy, you have to give it your all. This is our first Champions League game, and we must give the fans a good answer! ”

Ranieri's phrase "our first Champions League game" refers to everyone at Leicester City.

It's not about him personally.

Because he's played in the Champions League countless times.

The best result is the last four of the Champions League.

He has a lot of experience against the Champions League.

However, the players are clearly inexperienced.

No, it's just inexperienced.

This experience includes a lot.

For example, the control of the rhythm of the game, the adaptability of different types of opponents, the penalty scale of different types of referees, and so on.

These are all game experiences.

Leicester City naturally played with all the main force in this game.

Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel,

Four defenders from left to right: Fox, Wes Morgan, Hooter, Danny Simpson,

Four midfielders from left to right, Kante, Cambiasso, Mahrez,

The twin strikers are Jamie Vardy and Robin van Persie.

Several players such as Drinkwater, Shinji Okazaki, De La Ette, Inle and others sat on the bench.

It was almost the same as the previous starting line-up, with the only change being that Cambiasso got the chance to start.

Claudio Ranieri hopes the veteran Argentine can use his experience to stabilize Leicester's midfield.

After all, Xia Xing, Kante, and Mahrez are all too young, and they still need the strength of veterans at critical moments.

Standing in the centre circle, Leicester City prepare to kick off.

The referee's whistle blows!

Van Persie and Vardy pass each other!

The ball is passed behind you!

Cambiaso catches the ball, but he doesn't rush the ball!

When the opponent grabbed a little and left space, he suddenly passed diagonally!

Xia Xing on the left received the ball!

Sprint with the ball!

Go straight to the front of the opponent!

Accelerate twice in a row, like entering no man's land!

Accelerate, stop!

Just in time!

Suddenly kicks up and crosses on the left flank!

Jamie Vardy in the middle flashes!

Van Persie, who was at the back point, arrived at the horse!

Jump high and head the goal!

(End of chapter)