Harry Maguire bumped into Marcus Rashford and squeezed past Romelu Lukaku, and the two defendings were brilliant.

And this scene has also become the norm in the first half of the game.

In the box, the United players inevitably encountered Harry Maguire's tough defence.

And they were all suppressed by the opponent's body without exception and failed to make the best attacking moves.

Coupled with the support of veteran captain Morgan, the two strong centre-back pairings have made United suffer.

Jesse Lingard, Paul Pogba and several other players fired on the perimeter, looking for more variations.

However, Schmeichel's performance today is also god-level, high and low, trying to keep the goal from conceding.

At the end of the first half, neither side could find the back of the net.

For Leicester City, this was to be expected.

But for Mourinho, it wasn't a good result.

With two straight league wins, he hopes the momentum can continue.

Especially in the face of Leicester City, whose strength has been greatly reduced, he hopes to win.

But today's Leicester City defence caused too much trouble for his team.

Especially Maguire.

In the tunnel of the players, Perrin suddenly said: "Jose, I remember the other day you arranged for the scouting team to keep an eye on Maguire. ”

Mourinho nodded: "That's right. ”

Perrin: "I thought you were just preparing for the next round. ”

Jose Mourinho: "Is there a 'but' next? ”

Perrin: "That's right! But, I think now, you must have something else in mind! ”

Mourinho smiled: "Our cooperation is really getting more and more tacit. You're right, in addition to scouting the opponents, I also want the team to follow the young man in advance because I think he's good. ”

Perrin agreed: "When I see him, I feel like I'm seeing Rio Ferdinand, they're just as good. If there is such a big man in front of Manchester United's goal, it must be a great deterrent to the enemy, and I am also optimistic about him! ”

The two high-fived and laughed.

In the dressing room, the players are also discussing Leicester's defence, especially Harry Maguire.

"That big man is so fierce that it feels like one person can block half a goal."

"That's right, especially when I'm shooting from distance, I think he's blocking the angle of the shot."

"What a great guy."

"We're in a lot of trouble in this game."

At this point, Mourinho walked into the dressing room and the players stopped talking about it and looked at him.

Perrin closed the door, and the world fell silent.

Looking around, Mourinho's expression was not agitated and he was not in a hurry because there was no goal in the first half.

"Guys, we did a good job in the first half and I have to give you a lot of credit.

'Even if you didn't score, you had a lot of good combinations and shots, which is good.

'It's not your mistakes that you didn't score, it's the strength of the opposition's defence.

"Maguire and Morgan, such a strong combination, too fierce.

"Even Drogba, my former favourite centre-forward, was in his prime, and there was no guarantee that he would be able to beat these two big men.

"But it's not like there's no way.

"I don't know if you have noticed that Maguire's turning speed is very slow,

"What a big flaw for him!

"In the second half, I asked the midfielders to pass more through balls and strengthen their running speed up front!

"Break down their defenses with speed!

"The goal must not be far off!

"Trust you, no problem!"

Mourinho's words made the players feel like they were empowered.

Yes, in the first half, Harry Maguire showed nothing more than a physical advantage, but this kind of strong centre-back often makes mistakes because of his slow reactions.

In that case, then the second half will be behind you!

In the second half, Leicester City still grabbed the opening.

Mahrez opened the opening cut in order to avoid the confrontation with Xia Xing.

Rush to a position about 30 meters away from the goal and volley decisively!

The angle of the ball is tricky!

De Gea flew into the air and struck the ball out with one palm!

Successfully cleared!

Albrighton takes a corner and the ball is played into the centre of the box.

This time the Leicester players grabbed the point!

It's Maguire!

He rushed to the front and hit the goal with a headbutt!

Beat the equally tall Smalling!

The ball hit the crossbar hard and bounced off the baseline!

Old Trafford Stadium exclaimed!

It's too dangerous!

This time, even Mourinho on the sidelines of the pitch was in a cold sweat.

This big man still has the ability to assist?

It's dangerous......

Although he is a formidable opponent, Mourinho still loves it.

This winter, and next summer at the latest, I'm going to get this big man under my command!

On two consecutive occasions, United kept their goals intact.

Then it was United's turn to perform.

With the manager's instructions, Manchester United's midfielders began to choose more and more direct passes, playing behind them.

In the 57th minute of the game, Xia Xing's through ball penetrated the Leicester City defense.

Rashford successfully countered offside and pushed on the line of the penalty area!

The ball slides out of the goal!

It's just a little bit off!

Soon, Xia Xing dispatched the midfield again and handed the ball to Pogba who was inserted forward!

Pogba also opted for a straight stopper!

The pass cut through the gap between Fox and Morgan to find Romelu Lukaku!

Lukaku rushes into the box and shoots with his feet!

Schmeichel punches his fists and blocks the ball hard!

Keep the goal open!

Although they did not concede a goal, Leicester City's goalkeepers were in danger and became more and more dangerous.

In the 68th minute, Manchester United finally got another good chance.

It's still Xia Xing's left side that passes and tears up the defense.

A kick to the ground!

The ball was pinpointed around Simpson and Maguire!

Suddenly there is a maneuver angle behind Maguire!

Lukaku is inserted right between Maguire and Morgan!

Shoot calmly in the box!

Insert the ball into the net!

1 to 0!

Manchester United finally take the lead!

It was not an easy goal!

Xia Xing's wonderful pass bypassed half of Leicester's defence!

Wonderful!

Manchester United's attack isn't over yet!

In the 75th minute of the game, just after the two sides had just made substitution adjustments, the formation was still adapting to the new players, and Xia Xing suddenly started!

On the left side, he starts to accelerate!

Riyad Mahrez grabbed it, but he didn't have the stamina anymore!

Xia Xing directly bumped into him with his body!

Andy Kim defends laterally!

Xia Xing directly used his speed to get rid of him!

Simpson rushed up!

Xia Xing directly cut in!

Change direction again and rush into the restricted area!

Maguire got on his body and crashed into Xia Xing!

Xia Xing delicately poked the ball forward, and the ball passed between Maguire's legs!

It's a crotch piercing!

Go around the strong guy on the opposite side and catch the ball!

In the near corner, kick shot!

Schmeichel waved his hands vigorously to block it!

But there is still nothing that can be done!

The ball hits the corner of the net!

2 to 0!

Manchester United scored another goal!

This is Xia Xing's one-man performance!

Use your personal ability to tear apart Leicester City's entire defense!

He descended from heaven like a divine soldier!

(End of chapter)