In this game, Manchester United only lined up half of their main forces.

It's completely different from Mourinho's determination before the game.

Actually, there is a reason for this.

While Jose Mourinho is keen on this game, he is more interested in the UEFA Super Cup in a few days' time.

After all, it was a European championship and the opponent was Real Madrid, so it was very important.

Therefore, several veterans such as Rooney, Ibrahimovic and Carrick did not enter the main list.

The game was still 4-2-3-1.

Goalkeeper David De Gea,

Four-backs Luke Shaw, Chris Smalling, Phil Jones, Damian,

Double-back Pogba, Nemanja Matic,

The three forwards Xia Xing, Lingard and Mkhitaryan,

Centre forward Romelu Lukaku.

Such a starting lineup looks very young.

Of course, it's also more impactful.

Especially against Antonio Conte's oppressive Chelsea,-for-tat.

Antonio Conte continued to play with a back three, which is his preferred way of arranging.

goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois,

Defender Gary Cahill, Andreas Christensen, Cesar Azpilicueta,

Four midfielders Marcos Alonso, Bakayoko, Kante, Drinkwater,

Fabregas at the front,

Two strikers Eden Hazard and Alvaro Morata.

Such a lineup is very distinctive.

In particular, there are three people in total, each with their own strengths.

Cesc Fabregas' pass and long-range shot, Hazard's dribbling and possession, Alvaro Morata's run and final strike.

If the three of them can show their strength, then they are definitely the top tridents.

However, looking at the performance of the pre-season friendlies, the three are still running in.

Not only are there some problems with the cooperation of the three, but the state of the three is not very good.

For example, Hazard, who is involved in rumors of a transfer to Real Madrid, is obviously unstable, and the transfer window has not yet closed, everything is possible.

Cesc Fabregas was not bad, but Conte made him try to get closer to goal and he was still adapting.

Morata, on the other hand, has yet to show the quality of a top-class centre-forward since his move to the Blues, and his shots are ineffective.

But even so, Conte still has a lot of expectations for him.

After all, it's a center that was bought at a lot of money, and it can't be wasted.

In midfield, a new pair came on.

Former Leicester City midfield duo - N'Golo Kante and Danny Drinkwater.

On the field, the two coincidentally walked in the direction of Manchester United and greeted Xia Xing warmly.

And Xia Xing also trotted over and hugged the two tightly.

“xia！”

"Guys!"

Looking at Kante and Drinkwater in front of him, Xia Xing was speechless.

'I didn't expect both of you guys to join Chelsea. One is the world's No. 1 midfielder, the other is the Premier League's top all-round midfielder, and the combination of the two of you makes it difficult for Chelsea to play in the new season. ”

"Don't talk nonsense, Manchester United has you, it's equivalent to poaching half of Leicester City's team."

"Exaggerating ......"

"You are more exaggerated, where is the world's No. 1 midfielder, the Premier League's top all-round midfielder?"

"Well, the statement of the world's No. 1 midfielder is indeed a bit excessive, but I think the statement of the Premier League's top all-round midfielder is okay."

“……”

"Hahahaha!"

The three brothers were smiling together, and they even forgot that they were about to become opponents later, and they fought each other.

Those blue years in Leicester City were really wonderful for them......

After the warm-up time was over, the two sides returned to the field after a short break in the locker room.

The manager's whistle blows, and the game officially begins!

Chelsea kicked off first, with a pass in midfield and the ball at the feet of Eden Hazard.

Although Cesc Fabregas is at the heart of Chelsea's forward passing and is responsible for distributing the ball, Eden Hazard remains the soul of Chelsea in the hearts of his team-mates.

Hazard, once known as the "third man under Melo", his strength should not be underestimated.

With good passing and dribbling, such a star is at the top of the Premier League.

Picking up the ball on the left, he went straight past Pogba, who was on the up.

In the midfield position, Pogba was quite active defensively today.

But even so, he couldn't cut the ball off Hazard's feet.

Eden Hazard pushes fast on the left!

Damian grabs!

Hazard decisively cut inside!

With this small range of speed, Damian couldn't keep up!

And Hazard didn't go inside greedily anymore, he got up on the goal line and fired into the far corner!

I chose the outside instep of the left foot to shoot!

This shot is very hidden!

De Gea saves hard and punches the ball out!

It was a beautiful shot and the save was just as good!

Two minutes later, it was Hazard's flank assault.

This time he directly chose to take the middle lane and advance quickly!

Mkhitaryan and the chasing Lingard were both passed by him in a row!

In the face of Nemanja Matic's physical confrontation, Hazard once again performed the Limbo microstep!

Nemanja Matic pounced!

Although the Serbian midfielder quickly chased back and didn't let Hazard run too far, it also gave the opponent the opportunity to shoot!

Take a long shot!

This shot is a huge angle!

Go straight to the far corner!

It was De Gea who picked the ball in advance and lifted the ball over the crossbar steadily!

Chelsea miss out on goal again!

With two shots in a row, the Manchester United defenders looked a little unpleasant.

In the following period, their defence against Eden Hazard increased significantly, and the physical confrontation also came up.

Although Hazard is not weak, he is still inferior to tough guys like Matic and Smalling.

During this period of time, he had no forward chances or chances to shoot.

But even so, he is still working hard to create opportunities.

In the 11th minute, Eden Hazard created another cross.

Because of Smalling's forward pressure, he prevented Hazard's forward insertion, but it gave Morata a chance.

With Hazard in possession, Morata was already picking up speed!

Phil Jones was left behind by him!

Hazard passes the ball at the right time!

Alvaro Morata shoots with his right foot in the box!

The ball is deflected wide of the goal.

Manchester United escaped.

Five minutes later, Morata had another chance.

This time it was Manchester United's corner kick defence, and even Romelu Lukaku returned to the box to help fight for the high spot.

And this time he did grab it.

The ball is spotted!

But the second point is still at the feet of the Chelsea players!

It's Morata!

In the header just now, Morata was not in front of the box.

Although he is tall, his header is not particularly good, and he is better at his feet.

So he kept waiting outside the crowd for his chance.

Now, here's your chance!

The ball flew in front of him!

Morata volleys!

The left foot is fully forced!

Hit high.

The ball flew into the stands and the United fans booed.

Such a good opportunity, even Xia Xing felt a little sorry for Morata.

And Lukaku trotted over, his face full of incredulity.

"Just now you pushed with your right foot, and it missed.

"Now you're with a left-footed volley, it's high.

"It's not buddy, you're double-footed?"

(End of chapter)