Chapter 54: Against Manchester United! Hit the new Legendary level skills! (Ask for a commuter pass)
Their remarks are also rapidly fermenting on the Internet.
However, before public opinion really fermented, Leicester City's sixth round of the Premier League came.
On this day, the whole team drove to Manchester to prepare for the match against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
It's an important game and Leicester will have to regain their winning feel in the Premier League after dropping the EFL Cup fixtures.
That's what their rotation is all about.
If we lose again, then perhaps the EFL Cup concessions will be useless and the mentality of the players will be dealt a serious blow.
At 2:15 p.m., the Leicester players returned to the dressing room after warming up for the final adjustments and preparations.
Ranieri will also make some tactical instructions at this time to give the players a final reminder.
Sitting in his place, Chen Yufeng looked extremely excited and nervous.
He was under pressure and motivation right now, and something seemed to be plugged in his entire chest.
Whether the hat-trick will succeed or not depends on today's game.
It's a crucial game, for Leicester and even more so for him.
Chen Yufeng did not complain that the timing was not good, and in the last game of the row, he met Jose Mourinho's Manchester United.
There are no weak opponents in the Premier League, and he should be happy because it will make him stronger.
Nothing will come easily, maybe you have full certainty, and you also have transcendent self-confidence and determination, you will gradually find out how strong the opponent is in the way.
But also because of the strength of the opponent, when people achieve great success, they will get a huge amount of joy.
'Since Paul Pogba returned, United's midfield has gradually become a bit unstoppable.
Claudio Ranieri stood in front of the tactical board and gave the Leicester players a final explanation and prevention.
"The Frenchman has been in good form lately, scoring goals and assists in consecutive games, and his efficiency is not much worse than last season's Riyad Mahrez and Chen Yufeng."
"Keep an eye on him! Canter! Do you understand? ”
"He is a teammate of your national team, you know his characteristics, then let it go and limit him! Don't let him kick too comfortably! ”
Kante nodded, and there was some competitive motivation in his eyes.
Of course, they don't let go of water because they are teammates in the national team, or even afraid of fighting.
This will only inspire them to fight even stronger!
'Paul Pogba is usually played on the left side of the midfield, but today we have Chen Yufeng on their left and they may switch positions with Herrera, who is more active in defence.
Ranieri continues to make his guesses, "but it's not certain, they may be flexible." ”
"Kante, no matter what, you have to keep an eye on him, and Drinkwater also has to cooperate with Kante's transposition, don't stand repeatedly, stand out of order, okay?"
Everyone nodded, no objection.
Ranieri finally highlighted some of the attacking routines and left the dressing room to rest the players.
It didn't take long for players from both sides to stand in the tunnel and wait to play.
Old Trafford is still relatively small, but it's one of the most famous home stadiums in Europe.
Last season, under Louis van Gaal, Manchester United always played a very boring kind of football, which greatly reduced the fans' desire to watch the game, so the feeling of the devil's home stadium was not strong.
After Mourinho took over this season, although he didn't pay attention to the scene, he had some smooth counterattacks.
Coupled with the fans' expectations for Mourinho, the current Old Trafford is already full.
“Ryan Giggs, Ryan Giggs, Running down the wing……!!”
“Feared by the Blues, loved by the Reds……!!”
As Chen Yufeng took the little caddy's hand and led the players of the team out of the players' tunnel, the singing of the Manchester United fans at the scene became clear.
Old Trafford is a bit old, but it's that sense of oldness that makes you feel like you're in a stadium with a glorious history.
The tattered roof and rusty seats are not cold, but rather rusted and cracked by the light of the championship trophies.
Every time he comes here, Chen Yufeng has different feelings.
This is especially true today, where he will have his big moment.
A hat-trick in a row represents not only a legendary-level skill, but also an important milestone in one's career.
It's a stunning performance that top goalscorers can only dream of, and it's a record that hasn't been touched in world football for a long time.
The last time he scored a hat-trick in three consecutive games in a major European league was back in 1935.
The striker who played for Real Oviedo in Spain's top league at the time, Langera, once had such a feat.
Not long after, Chen Yufeng, who had finished a simple pre-match activity, came to his position and was ready to kick off.
On the sidelines, Jose Mourinho and Claudio Ranieri also came to the tunnel to shake hands and have a few words to talk to.
The two have been rivals for a long time, but they will not always maintain the fierce contradiction at the beginning.
Sometimes, a micro-expression can also let the other person know what they think.
"We're not going to let you win again this time, don't take a point away from Old Trafford." Mourinho smiled wickedly, looking like he's been in good form lately.
The word evil is not very suitable for anyone, but it is true for Mourinho.
It was as if the word had been made for him.
"Then I'm going to take a good look and see if I can take a point here, I hope you can do what you say."
Ranieri raised an eyebrow and said, "I'm looking forward to that day too." ”
The two of them leaned back and let out a burst of laughter, then turned and walked towards their seats.
"Beep!" The referee blew the whistle for the start of the game, and Manchester United centre-forward Ibrahimovic sent a ball into the centre circle and kicked it directly to Pogba.
"It's game on! You're tuning in to the sixth round of the Premier League in the 1617 season, when Manchester United take on Leicester City at Old Trafford. ”
Sina Sports commentary seat, Zhan Jun's expectant voice sounded, "Manchester United has performed well at home this season, and at Old Trafford, they only lost one game to Manchester City. ”
"Other than that, it's a total victory."
"After Pogba's return, Manchester United's midfield is guaranteed, and his combination with Herrera is also very interesting, which is probably one of the strongest midfield configurations in the Premier League this season."
'The change in this game was with Blind who played at left wing-back in place of Luke Shaw.
'Elsewhere, United are still the same old and today they used youngster Marcus Rashford again at wing-back, and he may be tasked with some of the task of defending Chen Yufeng.
"On Leicester's side, Klose started and nothing else changed......"
As Zhan Jun said, in the second minute of the game, Leicester had a chance to counter-attack.
By the time N'Golo Kante had just passed the football to Chen, Marcus Rashford was back in place, helping Blind and midfielder Herrera to defend.
Even central defender Eric Bailly stood not far away, and it can basically be said that four people were put in to strangle Chen Yufeng.
Mourinho can't believe that anyone in the team can complete the task of limiting Chen Yufeng.
It is only possible to make a fuss in defense with such a numerical advantage.
This also made Chen Yufeng particularly uncomfortable during the opening period.
Each increase in the number of defenders, the probability of breaking through the defense is an exponential increase.
He has to do more, do better, and be keenly aware of fleeting opportunities to break through the defense.
The usual Chen Yufeng is not in a hurry, because Manchester United leans its weight on his side, and it is bound to let Mahrez out at the other end.
Riyad Mahrez may be able to help Leicester win with his own play.
But today, Chen Yufeng must be in a hurry, he has the task of completing three consecutive hat-tricks.
"Sting!"
In the seventh minute of the game, it was another Rashford follow-up, intercepting the ball from Chen Yufeng's feet and directly launching a wave of rapid counterattacks.
The counter-attack almost broke through Leicester's goal, but in the end, Schmeichel was focused enough to hold the ball in his arms.
This also made Ranieri on the sidelines frown and began to find a way to solve the problem of dense crowds around Chen Yufeng.
After thinking for a while, Ranieri finally had to turn his attention to Odegaard, who was sitting on the bench.
Odegaard has the ability to cut forward, and if he plays close to Chen Yufeng's side after he comes on the court, he can help Chen Yufeng attract a defender......
It's just that it's definitely too early to make a substitution now, so let's watch the half first.
The game went by minute by minute, and Chen Yufeng also spent a long time in an uncomfortable situation.
"Bang!"
In the 32nd minute of the first half, Pogba slid a through ball behind Leicester.
Rashford, who was running back and forth, was young and impactful, and he was directly fast enough to eat Fox and receive this through ball.
He then swept a cross into the middle.
A black belt in taekwondo, the body's flexibility and coordination are top Ibrahimovic, who made a side-kick in the air and kicked the ball into Leicester City's net in style.
“Ohhhhhhh……!”
The United fans immediately got up from their seats, cheered and clapped their palms.
Day of Vengeance!
Just today!
They're going to get back from last season's defeat in the Community Shield!
"Jose Mourinho! God! ”
Seeing that the restrictions on Chen Yufeng were so good, the Manchester United fans at the scene also praised their manager.
In the usual games, Chen Yufeng has already blown one side to create an absolute chance, and today is not yet, which is already very successful.
Listening to the cheers of the fans, Mourinho just waved his hand slightly, with a smile on his face.
It has to be that Rashford can run, and it doesn't really have much to do with him.
"Marcus Rashford, Manchester United's attacking core for the next decade."
Looking at Rashford's tireless appearance, Mourinho's eyes have a stronger sense of affection.
It didn't take long for the game to restart, with Leicester sending a midcircle ball and starting the search for opportunities.
But then, the game turned more to a strangulation battle, with neither side playing smoothly in the midfield, only the occasional beautiful pass to tear apart the defense and launch a quick attack.
This is the problem that two teams that play mainly defensive and counter-attacking will encounter when they come together, and it is simply unavoidable.
It's up to the side to be more efficient and be able to break through the opponent's goal earlier.
Time continues to move forward, and everything seems to be developing in a direction that Chen Yufeng does not want to see.
"Bang!"
In the 39th minute, Riyad Mahrez sent a cross from the left wing.
The ball came so suddenly that Klose jumped high and headed the ball at Chen's feet.
Chen Yufeng immediately chose to hit a volley, and the football quickly flew towards the goal.
"Bang!"
But at the crucial moment, De Gea's flying save blocked the ball and pounced it back into the six-yard box.
Shinji Okazaki, who had been waiting here for a long time, fired a follow-up shot and kicked the ball into the net.
“Yeahhhh……!” The Leicester City crowd erupted in cheers as Shinji Okazaki rushed to the edge of Old Trafford to kneel in celebration.
"Beautiful! One-to-one! ”
"Shinji Okazaki!"
Chen Yufeng also rushed to the direction of Shinji Okazaki with his teammates, but there was still a little loneliness in his eyes, as if he couldn't be happy.
The equaliser was certainly welcome.
But is there any hope for his hat-trick?
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ps: There was a mistake, changed to Shinji Okazaki, thanks to the book friend in Guangxi.
(End of chapter)