Chapter 0769, the deadlock broken
This game is inevitable for both sides, and the main force is playing.
Leicester have to try to win, and they can't draw it.
So they put out a 3-4-3 formation with a lot of attacking power.
Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.
Defender Evans, Morgan and Justin.
Four midfielders Ben Chilwell, Tielemans, Ndidi, Albrighton.
The front three are Heheanacho, Jamie Vardy and Xavi Barnes.
Also on the bench were players such as Chowdhury, Perez, Gray, Praet, Matthew, James and more.
On United's side, they have several injured players who are unavailable.
In this intensive schedule of more than a month, Manchester United inevitably suffered from injuries.
United are still in a 4-2-3-1 formation today.
Goalkeeper David De Gea,
Defender Luke Shaw, Jones, Harry Maguire, Diogo Dalot,
Double-back McTominay and Drinkwater,
Three forward Greenwood, Xia Xing, Mata,
Center Odion Ighalo.
In this game, a number of Manchester United's main players retired injured, such as Nemanja Matic and Fred, and the main two central midfielders were all out due to injury.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Marcus Rashford and James also suffered minor injuries.
As a result, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has adjusted his squad to maximise the number of in-form players.
In addition to this, Pogba is also injured.
Pogba has been doing really well during this period and if he is not injured, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is considering starting this game.
But unfortunately, he sprained his ankle in training, and the injury was not minor.
According to the team doctor's estimates, he will have to be injured for at least three months.
In other words, it is difficult to say whether the second half of the season will be successful.
But even so, United still have a certain psychological advantage today.
After all, they only need a draw to retain fourth place in the league.
But unexpectedly, they ran into trouble at the beginning.
The referee's whistle blows and the game begins.
Leicester kicked off first and they launched an onslaught from the start.
They were in dire need of goals, and this game was full of momentum and fierce bombardment.
As soon as the game kicked off, Jamie Vardy suddenly accelerated and dribbled past Manchester United's halfway line!
In the face of McTominay, Vardy had a clear speed advantage and rushed directly past him!
McTominay was careless!
The race had just started and he was in trouble before he was fully in shape!
And the main thing is that they didn't expect their opponents to be able to open so quickly!
He was so tall that he was overcome, and he didn't even have time to defend himself, so he could only watch his opponent ride away!
But at the moment, his partner is very experienced and quick to grab!
As an old team-mate of Jamie Vardy, Drinkwater knows him well!
Just as he was about to use his speed to break through, Drinkwater thought that there might be trouble!
And so it was!
Drinkwater quickly got on and followed closely, but still couldn't get as fast!
Just get started and pull!
It doesn't matter if you get a yellow card, you can't let him score at the beginning!
Vardy was pulled and the speed slowed down!
His opening breakthrough could only come to an end!
In fact, he can choose to go to the ground and ask for a free kick, absolutely no problem.
But he didn't.
However, it is too far from the goal to take a free kick when you fall to the ground.
Vardy thought for a moment and decisively chose to pass!
The ball goes straight to the right and finds Harvey Barnes!
The 22-year-old Leicester City youngster is a home-grown product from Leicester City's academy.
After a few seasons on loan outside, he returned in the winter of 2019.
As soon as he returned, he quickly became an important member of the team!
His speed, dribbling and finishing ability have even earned him the nickname "The Next Vardy" by the fans!
At this moment, receiving a pass from Vardy, Barnes stopped the ball more widely and directly avoided the left-back Luke Shaw who was rushing up!
Then, accelerate your dash and head straight for the ball!
At this time, Luke Shaw chased back, and he couldn't keep up with his footsteps!
Catch the ball and cross it, rush into the goal, and volley!
The ball hits the near corner!
De Gea shot with all his might, but the ball was blocked!
Manchester United escaped!
Although there was no goal, the applause at the King Power Stadium was thunderous!
The game has just begun, and their team has shown its momentum!
This game is a good place to win!
And then, Leicester City's attack is wave after wave!
United were clearly at a disadvantage in the opening stages.
Seeing this situation, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hurriedly asked his team to retreat appropriately, defend with all their might, and try to withstand the opening stages.
But will they be able to withstand it?
When he received Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's instructions, captain Xia Xing frowned.
He knows Leicester better than any United player on the pitch.
For Leicester, their biggest trait is tenacity and resilience.
Such a special team is what makes them create miracles repeatedly.
And this game is related to next season's Champions League hopes, and they are going all out.
The opening attack suppressed Manchester United, United also retreated to defend, and Leicester City's attack was more violent.
And Brendan Rodgers, who is the number one player for Manchester United, is looking forward to beating Manchester United on any occasion.
After Jamie Vardy and Barnes combined to strike in the opening stages, their attacks continued to be fierce.
In the 11th minute, it was Vardy's pass again, which found Iheanacho on the left flank.
Since moving to Leicester City for €27.7 million in the summer of 2017, he has been under a lot of pressure from public opinion.
However, as Leicester's second striker, Iheanacho has been outstanding this season.
Especially in the second half of the season, after missing many games due to injury, he made 18 appearances in the second half of the season, scoring five goals and providing seven assists.
And also participated in many of the team's offensive opportunities.
That's pretty good for a 23-year-old young striker.
As a striker, he has a well-rounded skill set and good physicality.
In particular, the ability to assist and pass the ball is very important.
He has been higher than Jamie Vardy this season but has been selfless in helping him score on a number of occasions.
This time after receiving a pass from Jamie Vardy, he fired a low shot into the box and went straight to the far corner!
De Gea struggled to the ground and blocked the ball!
Leicester City miss out on a great opportunity again!
And four minutes later, their offense came up again!
Almost the same location as just now, the same way!
Vardy catches the ball and crosses diagonally to Iheanacho!
In the face of Dalot's defence, Iheanacho once again chose to accelerate into the penalty area!
Young Dalot was dumped!
Against De Gea, Iheanacho got up again!
But instead of shooting this time, he opted for a pass!
The ball is passed back to the striker in the penalty area!
Vardy catches up!
Maguire strikes quickly, but how can he keep up with Vardy's pace?
In the face of his teammate's pass, Vardy did not stop the ball and stabbed it directly!
The ball goes into the net!
1 to 0!
Leicester City scored first!
They broke the ice! (End of chapter)