Chapter 128 New Team
On July 14, Leicester City’s pre-season training began.
Xia Xing felt very happy after returning to the team.
I can see many friends again. Thinking of this, Xia Xing feels happy from the bottom of his heart.
He also knew very well that the team was completely different from the previous season.
The tactics that are invincible in the English Championship will definitely not work in the Premier League.
The joining of many new players also brought new changes to the team.
To everyone's surprise, that Leicester team had transformed into a new team.
But what remains unchanged is the fighting spirit of everyone outside the team.
At the Leicester City training base, Xia Xing once again met the brothers who fought side by side during the season.
Vardy: "Man! He even stole the news about my return!"
Mahrez: "I beg you not to come back, but he is already thinking about his future..."
Morgan: "Xia! Welcome home!"
Schmeichel: "Man! He knew I would be back! That's great!"
De Laet: "Xia, I'm so happy to see you! James, my main position is completely gone."
James: "But he would be happy to play alongside Xia again!"
Looking at his enthusiastic teammates, Xia Xing felt so warm.
Although I can't play in the wealthy Manchester United, it would be great if I can play in such a harmonious team.
And speaking of it, will Leicester City be able to play in the Europa League next season?
Based on that alone, Manchester United can't compare.
In addition to the familiar old people, there are several new faces in the team.
The 27-year-old strong forward Ulloa, although not Argentinian, has the diligence and discipline of European players.
The 24-year-old versatile midfielder Albrighton is an excellent midfielder.
The 26-year-old England central defender Simpson can play on the right wing and is a very solid defensive player.
The 34-year-old England central defender Upson is a supplementary force for the team's multi-line operations and has rich experience.
26-year-old goalkeeper Ben Hamer and 21-year-old goalkeeper Adam Smith are the team's second and third goalkeepers in the new season.
These six players were acquainted with Xia Xingchu, but the other two new players had a close relationship with Xia Xing.
Can the 33-year-old Argentinian defensive midfielder Cambiaso be a world-class defensive midfielder?
He once played for Real Madrid, Inter Milan and other giants, and was the main player of the Argentine national team. He is full of honors.
Xia Xing had always liked him. When they first met, Cambiaso's calmness and gentleness left a deep impression on him.
Cambiasso outside the stadium is completely different from the tough guy image on the pitch...
There is another player who is a genius from Manchester United's youth training - Neil Powell.
Powell, who played for Wigan Athletic during the first season, was loaned to Leicester City again that season.
Despite his extraordinary talent, Powell still failed to get a chance at Manchester United.
Van Gaal directly continued to loan him out.
So it seems that Xia Xing's departure was absolutely the right decision.
Meeting old acquaintances with his new team made Powell in a good mood.
"Xia, they meet again."
"I didn't expect them to meet up in Leicester City. It's great."
Next to him, Drinkwater, James and De Laet also came to say hello.
Leicester City's Manchester United gang continues to expand.
In fact, not only Powell, but also Leicester City introduced three players from Manchester United's youth academy that summer.
Jack Barmby, Louis Rowley, Tom Lawrence.
In addition to the current Leicester City team, Manchester United is questioning whether it can take on the important task.
Especially his outstanding performance in the summer trip has strengthened the cooperation between Leicester City and Manchester United.
Those three young players had no chance in Manchester United's youth team, and Leicester City opened its arms to them.
Although they can play in the reserve team in the new season, if they can show enough strength, they still have a chance to play in the Premier League.
At least there are more opportunities than staying at Manchester United.
Although there are many signings, Leicester City does not spend much.
The transfer fee for Ulloa is 7.5 million euros, the summer transfer fee is 5 million euros, and Simpson is 2.5 million euros.
Including the small sums of other players, Leicester City did not spend more than 20 million euros that summer.
Transfers in football are fluid, with some joining and others leaving.
Logan, the second goalkeeper during the season, left on loan and returned to the lower leagues, so he could get more playing opportunities.
In the east of Schmeichel, it is too difficult to make an appearance.
Whitbread, a left-back from the United States, also chose to leave and joined Derby County on a free transfer.
Miquel, who was on loan from Arsenal, also left the team and returned to the Gunners camp.
Those three players are all defensive players, and one offensive player has also left.
Lloyd Dale.
In this season, Dier is Leicester City's perfect main player.
With his excellent speed and dribbling, he is the offensive weapon Leicester City is looking for again.
But with the arrival of the summer break and his own injuries, the opportunity was completely lost.
Now 32 years old, he knows that he will not get more opportunities during Leicester City's Premier League journey.
Especially with Xia Xing's return, he completely lost his position.
Previously, he rejected Leicester City's contract extension and chose to move to Watford on a free transfer to return to the British Championship.
Although the season has not yet started, Leicester City has completed its summer signings.
The roster of players to be reported two weeks later will be exactly the same as it is now.
The first team Li Yi has registered 27 players, which is enough to support Leicester City in the new season.
There is a large reserve of talent in the reserve team and youth team, and Leicester City is very strong.
Goalkeepers: Schmeichel (1), Benhammer (13), Adam Smith (25).
Defenders: Morgan (5), Konchesky (3), De Laet (2), Danny Simpson (28), St. Ledger (12), Upson (6), Liam Mouth
Er(18), Wasilevskiy(27).
Midfielder: Xia Xing (17), Mahrez (26), Drinkwater (4), Cambiaso (19), Andy King (10), Matthew James (8), Al
Brighton (11), Schlupp (15), Hammond (7), Neil Powell (16).
Forwards: Vardy (9), Ulloa (23), Chris Wood (39), Conoket (24), Nugent (35), Taylor Fletcher (22).
Regarding the issue of jersey numbers, Shakespeare privately asked Xia Xing for his opinion.
On a temporary loan during the summer trip, he chose No. 17.
Now, is he satisfied that he got the wrong number?
For example, do you want to find numbers like No. 10 or No. 7?
Xia Xing replied directly to Shakespeare.
No. 17 is pretty good, I won’t change it.
Shakespeare breathed a sigh of relief.
Because those star numbers are all with veterans, if Xia Xing wants to ask for them, the club will satisfy them.
But there will definitely be some criticism from the team, and it will be very difficult for the team to unite when the time comes.
Now, everything is no problem.
That young man is great!
Leicester City enters the Premier League, updated lineup, new season, new team, ready to go!
(End of chapter)
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