N-A-A Chapter 298
Chapter 298
The new season is coming.
Chapter 298 I am the Fox, fearless!
This season, Leicester City’s record against the BIG6 teams can be described in two words:
Invincible!
Beat Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United
And now the only thing standing in their way is Manchester City!
Judging from the strength and depth of the lineup, Manchester City can be said to be the only team in the Premier League that can prevent them from winning the championship.
As long as Manchester City is defeated, Leicester City will have a huge lead of 20 points, and the Premier League championship will basically be stable.
Even if they are distracted by other events in the second half of the season, there is enough room for error.
But once they lose the game, the lead will become 14 points.
There is a full six points difference between the two!
Therefore, for Leicester City, this may be the most crucial game of the season!
However, perhaps it is precisely because they understand the importance of this game that the Blue Fox players seem a little nervous whether attacking or defending.
Under the organization of David Silva and De Bruyne, the Manchester City players launched a fierce attack on Leicester City in an orderly manner.
Especially De Bruyne, who was very active in this game, frequently interspersed with the gaps between the central defender and the fullback, and repeatedly fired left and right outside the penalty area to threaten the Blue Fox goal.
Although he didn’t tell anyone.
However, Ding Ding still felt upset about losing to Ling Feng in the Europa League last year and ranking lower than Ling Feng in the Golden Ball Award.
Although he seems a little shy on the surface.
But deep down, he is a very proud person.
After the Europa League matchup, he has long regarded Ling Feng as his biggest competitor.
Just like when he transferred to Wolfsburg, he used his strength to prove that Chelsea’s decision to give up on him was a wrong decision.
He also hopes to prove to everyone with his performance in this head-on confrontation with Ling Feng that he is no worse than Ling Feng!
The huge transfer fee Manchester City spent on him is also worth the money!
De Bruyne!
David Silva!
Sterling!
Aguero!
These four are all world-class.
This luxurious front four alone is enough to suppress Leicester City in the half.
And Yaya Toure and Fernandinho, two defensive midfielders, guarded the midfield, which to a certain extent avoided the problem of the team’s reckless and impetuous defense line.
If the frontcourt offense gives enough pressure, then the defensive pressure in the backcourt will be reduced a lot.
The opponent’s offensive was so fierce that Ling Feng had to retreat to the midfield to help defend.
It is a rare opportunity to counterattack. The moment his teammates pass the ball to him, Yaya Toure or Fernandinho will double-team him or commit a foul to kill the counterattack!
In this game, Ling Feng also felt that the two wingers, Mahrez and Albrighton, seemed a little tired, and their enthusiasm for forward insertion and running was not high.
This resulted in him only being able to pass the ball directly to Shinji Okazaki who was advancing.
However, although Shinji Okazaki was very active and had flexible running positions.
But his shortcomings were still obvious.
That small body was not good enough in front of the two central defenders of Manchester City.
As long as he got on the body, he could not control the ball.
Due to the average state of his teammates in the frontcourt, Ling Feng could only dribble the ball himself during the counterattack.
But under the close defense of the two midfielders, Yaya Toure and Fernandinho, he had no better way.
After all, no matter how strong he is, he can’t just shoot directly from the center line
Fortunately for all Foxes fans, although the team’s offense has been repeatedly frustrated, the defense is still stable.
While Yaya Toure, the current “world’s best midfielder”, is somewhat silent, Kante, the future “world’s best midfielder”, has proved to everyone why he has booked the best signing of the season for the Foxes with his ubiquitous presence and clean steals!
Why is he known as the “new Makelele”!
Coupled with Ling Feng’s retreat, the Foxes’ defense basically maintained a tight formation.
Even Manchester City couldn’t break through the entire defense!
In the end, under the terrified gaze of the Foxes fans, De Bruyne’s direct free kick outside the penalty area was slightly off the goal, and the referee blew the whistle to end the first half amid a burst of exclamations after surviving the disaster
. . .
The two sides returned to the locker room with a score of 0-0 and a huge difference in shots of 2-10.
Ranieri noticed that the ball
The players are still a little nervous and cautious.
This is caused by the team’s lack of experience in competing for the championship.
If it is a team that competes for the championship all year round, they will pay attention to key games, but they will not be nervous.
However, the Blue Fox players who participated in the Premier League championship for the first time are different.
The more they know the importance of this game, the more they are afraid that they will make mistakes on the field, causing the team to lose and miss the opportunity to expand the lead.
Instead, they will feel that if they can maintain a draw at home, it is not unacceptable.
With this mentality, they dare not make moves on the field, nor dare to make risky passes.
Once they hesitate, whether it is passing or breaking through, they will focus on stability.
For Leicester City, which focuses on fast counterattacks, if they can’t play fast or hesitate during the transition between offense and defense, the opportunity will be missed.
Therefore, this is fatal to the team’s offensive threat!
This is also one of the reasons why Manchester City was suppressed in the first half.
If it weren’t for Schmeichel’s excellent form in this game, saving Aguero’s close-range shot, and Sterling’s transformation into a “happy boy”, with several shots either going wide or going high.
Manchester City had already knocked on the team’s door in the first half
Therefore, the experienced Ranieri knew very well that if he continued to play like this, even the strongest defense would make mistakes.
Changes must be made!
As the head coach, he has the obligation to tell the players how to deal with this situation.
In order to make the players not to worry too much and to arouse their fighting desire, Ranieri suddenly came to the center of the locker room with a serious face, and then applauded to attract the attention of his disciples, and then said in a deep voice in not-too-fluent English:
“Guys, forget about the 17-point lead!”
“Just treat this as a final battle where if you lose, you will lose the championship trophy!”
“And standing in front of you is a powerful opponent who has won the Premier League championship!”
“But in my eyes, you are better than them!”
“What’s more, haven’t we defeated enough Premier League champions? Manchester United and Chelsea are all defeated by us!”
“So, go on the court, don’t be afraid of mistakes, and play boldly! Let everyone see our determination to fight for the championship!”
The always amiable Ranieri showed such passion for the first time and said such domineering words.
The players were somewhat surprised, and were also affected by the coach’s words, and their hearts were suddenly filled with excitement.
Ling Feng, with his eyes shining, was the first to stand up and clapped his hands vigorously:
“Come On! Guys, let’s kill them!”
The other Blue Foxes also stood up and shouted.
“Kill them!”
“Forward! Blue Foxes!”
Chicken blood can be said to be a basic skill that every head coach has.
The difference between a famous coach and an ordinary coach is that a famous coach can use this skill at the right time to enhance the team’s combat effectiveness!
Although his coaching style is not the passionate type.
However, facing the critical moment of the first time in his coaching career when he is closest to the league championship, Ranieri, who is already in his sixties, can’t help but talk about the youthful madness!
. . .
“Welcome back to the King Power Stadium. The second half of Leicester City’s home game against Manchester City is about to begin. Sky Sports will continue to provide you with commentary.”
“In the first half, the Blue Foxes seemed a little nervous. Especially under Manchester City’s fierce attack in the frontcourt, the defense was shaky.”
“If they can’t play more resolutely and relaxed in the second half, Leicester City may suffer their first defeat of the season.”
As the fans sat back in front of the TV with Coke, beer, potato chips and other snacks, the players of both sides returned to the court again.
However, as soon as they stepped onto the grass, Manchester City’s players immediately discovered the changes in their opponents.
There was a bit more murderous in the eyes of the Blue Foxes players!
When they looked at themselves, they seemed to be looking at prey, full of aggression.
Pellegrini on the sidelines also noticed the changes in the Blue Foxes players and frowned.
The “Chilean engineer” couldn’t help but feel a little puzzled:
What happened?
As his thoughts turned, he looked at the field.
The Foxes formed a circle, and then the captain Morgan mobilized them:
“The boss is right. This may be the most important game in our career. So, don’t let yourself regret it!”
After that, the team leader stretched out his hand.
, the rest of the teammates also put their hands together.
The next second, a shout that shocked the Manchester City players came from the other half:
“Go, Blue Fox!!!”
As the head coach gave a speech in the locker room, the hearts of the Leicester City players were also boiling with blood.
This may be the only time in their career that they are so close to the Premier League championship.
In this case, they’d better seize this precious opportunity!
So, instead of being tied up, it’s better to fight hard!
At least after the game, whether they win or lose, they will not regret the efforts and courage they have made on the field!
Just do it!
Except for Ling Feng, most of the players in this Blue Fox team are abandoned players.
They all have a fearless and unyielding spirit.
From the bottom of their hearts, they all hope to prove to those who have given up on them and those who look down on them and question them that they can gain a foothold in the top league!
After the tempering of the first season back in the Premier League, coupled with the unbeaten season, the courage of “dare to pull down the emperor!” has become the most distinctive feature of this Blue Fox!
How about the Premier League giants?
How about the defending champions? !
I am the Blue Fox (spreading my hands), fearless!
And the effect of chicken blood is immediate!
In the enthusiastic cheering of the home fans, the Blue Fox soldiers suddenly unloaded the burden of their hearts and bodies, and played more relaxed and more at ease.
Under the offensive of Manchester City, they gradually began to show the sharpest counterattack of the season!
In the 51st minute of the game, the Blue Fox completed a steal in the midfield, and Kante handed the ball to Ling Feng, who directly sent a surgical pass, penetrating the gap in the ribs and coming to the right side of the front court.
Mahrez, who was advancing at high speed, cut in horizontally with his left foot after getting the ball.
Under Kolarov’s defense, he completed a good-quality lob shot, which was slightly off the goal;
In the 56th minute of the game, Ling Feng followed De Bruyne to the wing, and with the help of the full-back, he grabbed the ball and turned to dribble forward.
Then he played a wall match with Albrighton who came to the left to respond, and then rushed forward at high speed.
Albrighton went down the wing and made a triangle pass. Ling Feng, who was flanking in the middle, pushed the ball into the far corner, but was saved by Joe Hart’s flying save!
In the 62nd minute of the game, Manchester City took a corner kick, and Otamendi’s header was hit by Schmeichel’s fist.
The ball came to Kante’s feet. The new Makelele looked up and observed the running position of his teammates, but unexpectedly chose to dribble forward.
Because the two midfielders were staring at Ling Feng, Kante advanced all the way unimpeded, killed to the front of the penalty area, and directly made a long shot!
The ball was powerful, but the angle was slightly right, and Joe Hart lifted it over the crossbar with one hand.
Then Ling Feng took a corner kick, creating chaos in the penalty area.
Okazaki Shinji took advantage of the chaos to shoot, but Joe Hart fell to the ground and pressed him down, which blocked this wave of attack.
In just 20 minutes, the Blue Foxes made several extremely threatening counterattacks in succession.
Such a huge change also surprised Manchester City coach Pellegrini.
He then turned his head to look at the kind-looking Ranieri not far away.
The Italian old coach had a smile on his face, as if he was sure of victory.
What did this old man say to his disciples in the midfield?
Why did the Blue Fox players in the second half suddenly wake up and start to know how to play football? !
No!
If this continues, the team’s efforts will be in vain with just one counterattack!
You must score before the opponent’s counterattack!
It’s time to make a change!
Therefore, Pellegrini immediately chose to replace Aguero, who was in average form in this game, with Ivorian striker Bony.
Replace David Silva with winger Navas, and then return De Bruyne to the center.
His purpose in doing so was obviously to create cross opportunities through the speed of Sterling and Navas on the wing, so as to play a tactic combining the wing and the center.
Not only did Pellegrini make substitutions, he also waved his big hand on the sidelines, signaling Yaya Toure to press forward.
For Manchester City, they can only narrow the points gap with Leicester City if they win.
A draw is equivalent to losing!
Therefore, even if they risk being penetrated by the team with the sharpest counterattack in the Premier League, they must attack with all their strength!
After this substitution, Manchester City’s offensive became more fierce.
However, when the game came to the 73rd minute, the situation on the field suddenly changed!
Manchester City continued to attack, and even Yaya Toure pressed forward to participate in the attack, leaving only
Fernandinho was sent down to mark Ling Feng.
Ling Feng’s keen intuition told him that the opportunity was coming!
On this side, right winger Navas suddenly accelerated on the right, passed Fuchs, and immediately chose to pass the ball horizontally.
De Bruyne in the middle ran out of space and pushed the ball, but it hit Huth’s chest and bounced out!
Kante reacted quickly, grabbed the first point in the first time, and then raised his leg and sent the ball forward.
And a blue figure wearing the number seven took the ball and moved forward at high speed with the momentum of moving forward!
Counterattack, start now!
(End of this chapter)