Chapter 271 On the importance of super midfielder
Leicester City had one draw and one loss in the league, and were chased by Arsenal by 5 points in a row.
The Gunners' two consecutive victories gave Leicester City a 3-point lead.
But for them, there are things they should pursue more seriously now.
Then it’s the third round of the Champions League group stage!
The game against Donglai will be their most difficult game in the group stage.
On the evening of October 22, the Bernabeu Stadium was brightly lit.
The Leicester City bus drove in, and the stadium was filled with dazzling lights.
The Leicester City players stared at everything around the Bernabeu with their eyes wide open.
Is it really magnificent and beautiful there?
Compared with that, the King Power Stadium is just like a country stadium.
Leicester City players sighed.
Drinkwater: "Then it's the Bernabeu? It's really impressive."
James: "What's the matter? I haven't seen it before."
De Laet: "Have I seen it?"
James: "I don't have a TV at home?"
De Laet: "Nonsense! I'm probably online! Did he say it was live!"
James: "That's not the first time we've met."
Drinkwater: "I have no common language..."
In the front row of the bus, Cambiaso was chatting with Robin van Persie.
"How does it feel to return to the Bernabeu?"
"I don't feel much, after all, I haven't been back for a long time."
"No, can I be a native of Real Madrid's youth training?"
"I have played in the Champions League there before, so I should be very familiar with the Bernabeu."
"No, it's very familiar. It was different that time."
Van Persie did not go further.
It’s different, I’m different, and my teammates are different too.
If he can't be himself at his peak, he won't be afraid even if he can't be at the Bernabeu.
If he had been with super strong teammates during his time at Arsenal, he would have dared to show off his prestige there.
But not now.
With the strength of Leicester City's current lineup, it is really impossible to compete with Real Madrid.
It's too far gone...
Even if there are geniuses such as Xia Xing, Mahrez and Vardy, how can they compare with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Toni Kroos and Ramos?
It's too far gone.
Not to mention winning that game, if it was a small loss, it would be considered good.
In Leicester City's formation tomorrow, Robin van Persie, the biggest star, is less confident.
Because he knew too well how powerful Real Madrid was.
But precisely because of their lack of understanding, most Leicester City players were looking forward to that game.
"We asked him if he could score a hat-trick there?"
"I want to eat shit! He thinks I can only score one goal."
"That's not bad. He scored one, Xia scored one, Mahrez scored one, Robin scored one, and that's all."
"Hahahaha! My arrangement is good!"
Listening to the optimistic jokes of his teammates, Cambiasso gently patted Van Persie on the shoulder.
"Man, relax a little bit. I've won many championships. I don't want to worry about one game too much. They are all at the end of their careers. Just enjoy football and don't stress too much."
Looking at the smiling Cambiaso, Van Persie nodded.
Man, I was wrong.
But no, I have won the Champions League after all, but he has not.
So he will definitely pay special attention to the Champions League games.
Speaking of which, he is already that age and is in the Leicester City team.
If you want to win the Champions League, it is almost impossible.
Cambiasso seemed to hear Van Persie's thoughts. He whispered: "He signed a one-year contract with Leicester City in the following season. At that time, he did not expect to win a Europa League championship. So, maybe that season
Is it possible that they can create miracles?"
Van Persie didn't even nod that time.
The Europa League and the Champions League are not on the same level, they are worlds apart...
Leicester City soldiers entered the players' tunnel, finished cleaning up in the locker room, and ran on the pitch to warm up.
Real Madrid had already entered the stadium at this time, five minutes ahead of them.
On the sidelines of the court, Ranieri met Real Madrid coach Benitez.
The two greeted each other warmly.
The former Chelsea coach met the former Liverpool coach.
Those unforgettable years appeared before my eyes again.
Looking back on that time, it makes me sad.
Ranieri returned to the coaching bench and looked at Real Madrid's warm-up players.
Ronaldo, Benzema, Ramos, Varwai, Toni Kroos, Casemiro, Marcelo...
Those famous stars are right in front of you.
Compared to them, our own players are like grassroots.
That's not to mention the fact that James Rodriguez, Pepe, Carvajal and other players are injured and absent.
Otherwise, even if Real Madrid is in the second team, it will be difficult for Leicester City to resist.
That game was really difficult...
Returning to the locker room, Ranieri once again emphasized tactics.
"They must defend well in that game! Xiao, especially me, must lead the defense well!"
Xia Xing nodded.
He knows the power of the wrong leg.
In the past, Ranieri rarely directly arranged for Xia Xing to implement a certain tactic and gave him freedom.
But not tomorrow.
If the players think they can take a chance and steal one, or fantasize about taking down Real Madrid, then they are really screwed.
Even if they can beat East Barcelona in the European Super Cup, it is unlikely that they can beat East Real Madrid.
It doesn't mean that Real Madrid is better than Barcelona, but it's because Kante is not here tomorrow.
After receiving a red card in a game, Kante will be suspended for one game tomorrow.
The midfield position consists of Drinkwater and Cambiasso.
Although it is also very good, the coverage area is far less than that of Canter.
So Ranieri doesn't have much confidence in making a defensive mistake.
So he begged Xia Xing to stay safe.
Xia Xing also agreed with the head coach's arrangement.
In that case, it would be too arrogant for Dong Qiu to be aggressive.
The two sides ran on the court, the referee's whistle sounded, and the game began!
Real Madrid kicks off first!
In the frontcourt, Ronaldo and Benzema are partners. After the two pass a short pass, they quickly knock back!
Vazquez from the right quickly follows up!
Toni Kroos, Modric and Casemiro pass the ball!
Although Real Madrid deployed a 4-4-2 formation in that game, it actually changed to a 4-3-3 instantly after the fight started.
Vazquez roams the right wing and plays as a right winger most of the time.
Partnering with Cristiano Ronaldo and Benzema.
Toni Kroos and Modric advance and pass the ball, while Casemiro controls the field and defends.
Although the three of them have not been working together for a particularly long time, they already have a tacit understanding.
Not to mention Ronaldo's frequent injuries, even when he is healthy, it is difficult to break up the three-man midfield combination.
Experts have now analyzed that those three may become Real Madrid's biggest midfield pillars in competing for the championship in the future.
Facing Real Madrid's midfield control, Xia Xing sprinted quickly!
Take the initiative to steal the ball in front!
But without Real Madrid's flexible passing, he wouldn't have to worry too much about mistakes.
The Real Madrid soldiers are very aware of Xia Xing's defensive capabilities.
There is no need to take risks and waste time.
Drinkwater is closer to the defense, and Cambiasso is far less fast than before.
In the first five minutes, Real Madrid created two shooting opportunities, both of which were very dangerous.
Shakespeare on the sidelines sighed.
"Without Kanter, the game would really be unplayable..."
(End of chapter)
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