Chapter 266 Champions League debut
"I think the draw turned out to be pretty good?"
Ranieri was stunned.
"How do you say that?"
Xia Xing shrugged.
"Malmö is not weak, but he thinks they have a high probability of beating them.
“And if they want to qualify, they must score enough points while they are there.
"Benfica, he has paid attention to them recently.
"Their finishing strength is actually slipping and is not as good as it was at its peak.
"Especially if there are no big-name stars outside the team, we can play as a whole, just like them.
"So he felt they had a fighting chance.
"As for Real Madrid, although it is difficult to win, it is not impossible at all.
"After all, they even defeated Barcelona, who defeated them, so why can't they beat Real Madrid again?
“So the draw turned out to be pretty good for him.
"I just hope they can perform at a normal level.
"He thinks he can qualify from the group stage!"
Seeing Xia Xing's serious expression, Ranieri was stunned for a moment and then smiled.
"Xia, it's great to have me here in Leicester City."
"Coach Ranieri, it's great that Leicester City has me."
"Are they bragging about each other's business? Haha."
"No, no, no, he is sincere. Coach Pearson is a good coach, strict and hard-working. He can bring huge room for progress to Leicester City; and I am a very thin coach, free and flexible. I
It will definitely bring a huge surprise to Leicester City, and he is very confident about it."
Seeing Xia Xing's sincere eyes, Ranieri felt extremely happy.
What could be better than being praised by the best player outside the team?
Now I seem to be full of energy.
Ranieri also found it funny.
Shouldn't he give me a chicken blood injection?
Why did my few words actually make him excited?
hehe.
That boy is really good.
Leicester City found a treasure.
The national team match month is over and the players return to their clubs.
Looking at the state of the players, Ranieri was a little worried.
At the beginning of that season, Leicester City also felt the power of the FIFA virus.
After experiencing the hard work and flying around with the national team, the Leicester City soldiers are very tired.
Even though I was working hard to recover at the training ground, it was still almost boring.
After much consideration, Ranieri decided to put him on the bench.
On September 13, Leicester City missed Aston Villa at home.
Is that the fifth round of the Premier League this season?
In addition to the status issues of the starting players, Ranieri also hopes that the players can recuperate because there is a Champions League match three days later.
So almost all the substitutes played in that game.
Having said that, the competitive status of those substitute players is really no worse than the current main players.
Of course, Xia Xing, the unbeatable main core, still starts the game.
Aston Villa was also in mediocre form in that game.
Bu Nao and the others were determined to defend to the death.
Anyway, Vardy was not there in that game, Mahrez was not there, and even Kante and Drinkwater were not there.
Facing a lineup like Leicester City, Aston Villa is very much looking forward to it.
One point is fine.
And they really tried their best.
From the first minute of the game, they defended with all their strength until the 80th minute of the Eastern half.
Ranieri has made substitution adjustments, but Vardy and Mahrez are indeed out of shape and cannot help the team defeat the enemy.
In the past, Xia Xing stood up.
In the 86th minute of the game, Xia Xing kicked the ball directly in front of the penalty area!
The ball hit the net!
1 to 0!
The full moon appears!
Previously, Leicester City defeated Aston Villa with a goal at home, scored three points, and continued to lead the Premier League standings.
That bloodless victory made the Leicester City soldiers very happy.
Not only did they get three points, but they also rested many players who were infected with the FIFA virus, which is great.
Three days later, on September 16, Leicester City visited the Stadium of Light to challenge Benfica.
On the sidelines of the pitch, they saw Benfica's classic eagle release ceremony.
The heroic eagle circled the field and landed on the team flag in the center of the field.
More than 60,000 fans cheered in the stands.
That's Benfica's traditional ceremony, which is very common at home.
Bu Naocuo is very new to Leicester City players.
Even the team's core players Vardy and Mahrez are full of novelty in their eyes.
"The football culture of different countries is so interesting."
"No, kicking the ball with the wrong leg is great."
No, it's really interesting and great.
For Leicester City, that game had a very special meaning.
So their first match in the Champions League is of great significance.
Unfortunately for many players, two seasons ago, they were playing in the Championship.
Two seasons later, they were actually playing in the Champions League!
The huge change made them even feel a little dazed.
Back in the locker room, they were still extremely excited.
Ranieri once again reminded everyone: "Their mistakes are not easy, and we must go all out to face them. Otherwise, in their first game of the Champions League, we must give the fans a good answer!"
Ranieri's phrase "their first game in the Champions League" refers to everyone at Leicester City Club.
It does not refer to him personally.
Because he has played in the Champions League countless times.
The best record is the Champions League semi-finals.
He is very experienced in facing the Champions League.
The local players are clearly inexperienced.
No, it means there is no experience.
That experience includes a lot.
For example, the control of the rhythm of the game, the adaptability of different types of wrong legs, the penalty scale of different types of referees, etc.
None of this is competition experience.
Naturally, Leicester City played with all their main players in that game.
Goalkeeper Schmeichel,
Four defenders from left to right: Fox, Wes Morgan, Huth, Danny Simpson,
The four midfielders from left to right, Kante, Cambiaso, Mahrez,
The two forwards are Vardy and Robin van Persie.
Drinkwater, Shinji Okazaki, De Laet, Inler and other players were on the bench.
The starting lineup is almost the same as before. The only change is that Cambiasso got the chance to start.
Ranieri hopes that the Argentinian veteran can use his experience to stabilize Leicester City's midfield.
After all, Xia Xing, Kante, and Mahrez are all too young and will need the strength of veterans at critical moments.
Standing in the center circle, Leicester City is preparing to kick off.
The referee's whistle sounds!
Van Persie and Vardy pass each other!
The ball is passed behind you!
Cambiasso caught the ball, but he didn't rush to get the ball out!
When the wrong leg scrambled a little, leaving space, he suddenly made a diagonal pass!
Xia Xing on the left received the ball!
Sprint with the ball!
Go straight to the wrong side of the frontcourt!
Two consecutive accelerations are like entering a deserted land!
Accelerate, stop suddenly!
It’s the right time!
A sudden pass from the left wing!
Vardy in the middle flashes!
Robin van Persie, who was behind, rushed over!
Leap high and hit the goal with a header!
(End of chapter)
This chapter has been completed!