Chapter 35 Meeting with old friends!
On September 14, the King Power Stadium ushered in its sixth league leg of the season.
Wigan Athletic.
When the game started tomorrow, Leicester City ushered in a real strong enemy.
As a relegated team in the Premier League this season, Wigan Athletic is very strong.
A skinny camel is bigger than a horse.
Regardless of the strength of the team, worth or experience, Wigan Athletic is much better than Leicester City.
After the previous games, Wigan Athletic, like Leicester City, won five consecutive league victories.
That season, they were even more looking forward to returning to the Premier League than Leicester City.
After all, it feels uncomfortable to take the east slope road.
Although they lost a lot of good players that summer and the team's overall strength dropped by a notch, the overall framework was still there.
Main goalkeeper Carson is the core of Wigan Athletic's defense.
They recently signed on loan from Manchester United young talent Nick Powell - the Red Devils' talented midfielder.
Xia Xing and Powell met on the sidelines of the King Power Stadium.
"Xia!"
"Nick!"
The two embraced warmly.
During the season in the Manchester United youth team, the two got along for a while and had a good relationship.
Powell is also a technical player. He often talks to Xia Xing about his football skills and they have a good relationship.
Moreover, the two are both midfielders and have more in common.
Compared with Xia Xing, whether Powell is highly anticipated at Manchester United.
Last summer, 18-year-old Powell was poached from Crewe Club by Manchester United for a hefty fee of 7.5 million euros.
After debuting in the first team, he performed well in the first few games.
Could it be that as time goes by, his opportunities to play become less and less?
At the end of the season, I simply went to play in the youth team.
And next summer, Manchester United simply loaned him out to the British Championship for training.
Among the players who were loaned out in that wave was Xia Xing.
We will meet there tomorrow. They both seem to have some special feelings for each other.
Is it possible to feel sympathy for each other?
Maybe we feel sympathy for each other?
None of them seem accurate, but they all seem to be somewhat close.
"Xia, he has been paying attention to Leicester City's games. I have performed really well recently."
"It's just good luck."
"Haha, I am not so low-key. He noticed that I have improved a lot. It seems that it is not wrong to rent out and play more games."
"Well, it's true. My recent performance has been particularly good, and he sees that I have become the core of Wigan Athletic's midfield."
"They are just mercenaries on loan. It's not that exaggerated. If they play well for one season, they will return to Manchester United together next summer!"
Looking at Powell who was looking forward to it, Xia Xing didn't reply.
Let your future self consider what the future holds.
Now, he just wants to play every game seriously!
After both sides are ready, the referee's whistle sounds and the game begins!
Wigan Athletic used a 4-5-1 formation in that game. At the beginning of the game, they did not rush to attack, but controlled in the midfield.
Although there is only one forward besides Foti, Wigan Athletic's midfielders are very offensive.
Especially Powell.
At Manchester United, his style of play has matured.
But otherwise, his all-around style is very adaptable.
His strong body allows him to survive in mismatches; Horimori's excellent technical characteristics also allow him to roam frequently in the midfield.
Defense, steals, offense, shooting, he seems to be able to do it all.
In the fifth minute of the game, he got past Andy King and slid a long shot out the door.
It made goalkeeper Schmeichel break into a cold sweat.
In the 12th minute of the game, he made another wonderful through pass, and the ball accurately found Foti.
Morgan knocked Foti away hard, which made his shot useless.
Otherwise it would be really dangerous.
On the sidelines of the court, Shakespeare was speechless: "That kid is really amazing. He is worthy of being a young talent that Manchester United focuses on cultivating."
Pearson curled his lips: "Manchester United has more talents. They have four in their team. If he is really strong enough, then he cannot be loaned out. Now that he has come to the English Championship, he cannot be at the level of the English Championship.
.”
Shakespeare: "That makes sense..."
Although Pearson's words were a bit crude, and even a bit unkind to former Manchester United players outside the team, they were absolutely correct.
Powell's skills are very comprehensive and there seems to be no shortcomings, but he also has no particularly outstanding strengths.
At Leicester City, everyone may not be as comprehensive as him, but is he distinctive enough?
In the 17th minute of the game, Leicester City once again blocked Wigan Athletic's attack.
Konchesky made a diagonal pass to the left, and De Laet accelerated with the ball!
Leicester City's counterattack is coming!
Wigan Athletic midfielder Perch is in the hunt!
De Laet hits the middle!
Drinkwater kept passing the ball forward!
The ball landed at Xia Xing's feet!
Facing the wrong defensive player, Xia Xing flicked his ankle!
The ball went over the wrong player's head!
De Laet, who assisted from behind, is already here!
Get the ball and pass it long to the far side of the penalty area!
Matthew James sprints fast!
Without hesitation, he fired in the air!
The ball hit the net hard!
1 to 0!
The ball went in!
"Leicester City fought back brilliantly!
“That goal took four passes!
"After only continuous transmission from the wing, De Laet's long pass accurately found James!"
"Quchu's shot is so beautiful!"
“Excellent!
"It's worth mentioning that the four Leicester City players who were involved in that goal,
“Both have worn Manchester United shirts!
"What a wonderful collaboration between former Manchester United teammates!"
Wigan Athletic started the game with a fierce attack, but they didn't expect that Leicester City would take the lead.
Continuing from the east, Wigan Athletic were on the offensive, trying to score goals.
But until the end of the game, they still couldn't get what they wanted.
In the east half, the sides changed sides and the battle resumed. The two sides still fought fiercely.
The two sides focused on fighting in the midfield, with sparkling body collisions happening all the time.
In the 78th minute of the game, the ball bounced in the middle.
Drinkwater and the wrong midfielder Watson took off at the same time, but neither could get the ball.
At this time, the ball bounced towards Xia Xing on the left!
Xia Xing quickly followed up and stopped the ball steadily!
At this moment, Wigan Athletic's defensive midfielder Pelchi collided fiercely!
Then it’s obviously aimed at people!
Before that game, during Wigan Athletic's pre-match tactical analysis, Powell talked about Xia Xing's technical characteristics.
After all, the two of them have played together for a while, and Xia Xing performed well in those games, and has already achieved the goal of focusing on the wrong leg.
"Xia's skills are very good, especially his dribbling and dribbling skills, which are top-notch. However, his body and balance are too poor, and his strength is extremely weak. If they meet him, just directly touch the body. It's absolutely wrong."
Knock him away!"
Even if the personal relationship is good, if the two armies are on the wrong side, there will be no mercy.
Wigan Athletic players took Powell's advice seriously.
In that game in Bu Nao, Xia Xing was always cooperating on the left and did not have many opportunities to advance with the ball.
On the contrary, the left back behind De Laet is more active.
Now that Xia Xing has the ball, Perch remembered Powell's suggestion, and he did not hesitate!
Rushing violently towards Xia Xing!
I knocked me away!
(End of chapter)
This chapter has been completed!