During the Leicester period, it is not an exaggeration to say that Xia Xing and Shakespeare had the best relationship.

Although the two head coaches Pearson and Ranieri have a tacit relationship with Xia Xing, they have a management relationship between coaches and players after all.

But Shakespeare, as an assistant coach, had a very good personal relationship with Xia Xing.

As early as when Xia Xing was on loan at Leicester City in 2013, Shakespeare recommended to Pearson many times to give Xia Xing more opportunities.

And then during the three years that Xia Xing was in Leicester City, Shakespeare took good care of Xia Xing.

Xia Xing likes this straight assistant coach very much in his heart.

After Shakespeare took office last season, Xia Xing also sent a special message to bless him.

This summer, he returned to Leicester University to deal with his studies, and when he stayed in Leicester, he had dinner with Shakespeare.

Even Shakespeare smiled and asked Xia Xing if he was interested in coming back.

But they all knew it was a joke.

The current Leicester City can't bear the achievements of Xia Xing at all.

Even if Xia Xing really wants to come back, I'm afraid Leicester City will also consider it.

Shakespeare would even refuse.

Because the summer trip is the pride of Leicester City, they can't afford to watch a talented star on the rise in their careers go downhill.

Looking at Xia Xing's warm-up on the court, Shakespeare's thoughts fluttered, and those past memories came back to him.

Once Leicester City was full of talent, Leicester City's midfield talent has withered, leaving only the duo of Riyad Mahrez and Vardy.

And this summer, Mahrez was almost poached.

Because of the club's forced stay, he is still losing his temper.

And Vardy has also struggled to reach the top form he once had due to frequent injuries in the past two seasons.

Leicester City now, alas......

Warming up on the pitch, Xia Xing was also observing the Leicester City players opposite.

When he first came on the field, he greeted his old friends warmly.

Schmeichel, Morgan, Mahrez, Vardy, James, Albrighton......

And in addition to that, there are quite a few new faces.

For example, the new barrier in midfield, Ndidi, and the high school defender Maguire in the defensive line.

Ndidi joined Leicester City in the winter of 2017 and Xia Xing knows him a little and has played against him, so he is a good player.

And Maguire is Xia Xing's first time playing against him.

This big man who is 1.93 meters tall is a typical English central defender.

Seeing him is like seeing Campbell and Ferdinand.

He is only 24 years old this year, and he looks very calm.

Prior to this game, Mourinho analysed the player carefully when he did his tactical analysis.

He came through Sheffield United's Academy before moving to Hull City.

At Hull City, he was seen as a stalwart at the back.

In the 2015-2016 season, with his outstanding performance, he led the team to successfully surpass.

Last season, he played almost all of the team's Premier League games and became the absolute core of the team's defence.

But in the end, Hull City was relegated again because of the overall strength problem.

Leicester City made a decisive move this summer, spending €13.7 million to sign him.

And after only two games, he repaid the trust of Leicester City coach and team-mates with his consistent form.

In Mourinho's words.

"In this game, Maguire will be the most difficult point for us to attack!"

That's fine at all.

Compared to the veteran captain Morgan, Maguire is taller and more powerful, and has better fitness.

Such a central defender is definitely a player at the level of Dinghai Shenshen in the penalty area.

Sure enough, after the start of the game, Maguire's role was very clear.

Against Manchester United today, Leicester City are not conservative at all.

As soon as he started, Mahrez took advantage of Xia Xing to go to the middle of the stall to assist in defense, and quickly sprinted along the side!

Ride all the way and get past Ashley Young!

Decisive cross!

Jamie Vardy scrambles to shoot in the box!

The ball grazed the post and flew out, just a little short!

Five minutes later, it was another midfield combination, Leicester City's No. 10 Andy King's wonderful through stopper, accurately found Vardy!

Jamie Valdy dribbles into the box and shoots into the far corner!

De Gea falls to the ground and saves with both fists!

Manchester United defuse the danger again!

Although they did not concede a goal, the two crises surprised the Manchester United players.

"I didn't expect Leicester City, who have been in poor form recently, to take the lead in attacking," Mourinho on the sidelines of the pitch stared carefully at the opposing players on the pitch, "This team is interesting, it's really interesting." ”

Pei Lan on the side was also a little puzzled: "They obviously lack strength in many positions, but why do they attack so boldly?" ”

Mourinho looked at the Leicester defence: "They probably trust their own defence. ”

Soon, what happened on the pitch proved Mourinho's conjecture.

Two attacks were unsuccessful, and United's fast break came.

In the backfield, this time Xia Xing decisively retreated and directly tackled Mahrez, who was inserted forward with the ball.

This time the defense was crisp and clean, and there were no fouls!

After breaking the ball, Xia Xing didn't overdo too much, and directly made a long pass to the front court!

Marcus Rashford receives the ball accurately and rushes into the box!

But as soon as he rushed into the penalty area, he was directly knocked out by Maguire!

It's a reasonable rush, and it's not a foul!

Xia Xing in the back field shook his head regretfully.

It's a shame.

It was a pass that cut through the midfield, and as long as Rashford could find the back of the net, the game would be in the lead.

But that's okay, there's still a chance!

The game continues.

A few minutes later, this time it was Xia Xing's left break again.

Mahrez grabbed and shoveled directly!

But Xia Xing picked the ball lightly and rushed around Mahrez's sliding alley!

Simpson, an old teammate on the opposite side, rushed up!

Xia Xing is very familiar with his style of play, changing direction twice in a row, suddenly accelerating back to the left side, and sprinting along the bottom line!

Passing one person again!

Bottom cross!

Find Romelu Lukaku in the middle!

This is a very high quality cross!

Lukaku was overjoyed!

It's time to score again, it's stable!

But just as Lukaku was jumping, a tall figure in front of him jumped early!

Cleared with a powerful header!

Manchester United's attack is interrupted!

It's Maguire again!

Lukaku was a bit confused this time.

What's going on?

Is this guy so strong?

All squeezing me away?

Although both men looked strong, it was only in the hand-to-hand combat that Lukaku felt the gap between himself and him.

He almost fell off the ground on the jump, but thankfully Rashford stepped forward to help him.

"Man, are you alright?"

"It's okay, I just didn't expect this guy to be so strong."

"yes, when I was dribbling the ball just now, he just pushed me out of the way, and I didn't have the power to fight back at all. This big guy is good. ”

"I have to apologize to you."

"What's wrong?"

"When you were squeezed away just now, I laughed at you in my heart for a long time."

"What are you laughing at......"

"Laugh at you for being a rookie, a weak chicken, and fly when you are squeezed."

"I wipe ......"

(End of chapter)