Chapter 365 The first battle! Mu Shilian!
That summer, Leicester City made a lot of signings.
They spent 19.5 million euros to introduce Moussa, 15.5 million euros to buy Mendy, and 5 million euros to introduce Capsteka.
Last month, they spent another 31 million euros to buy Lisbon star Slimani.
That kind of recruitment effort is already huge.
But maybe, they still haven't been able to find replacements for the departing players.
Kante's top running ability and defensive strength are difficult for Mendy to make up for.
Xia Xing's world-class star performance in both offense and defense is unmatched.
After losing, Ranieri looked bitter: "They need to work harder in the new season to strive for more."
As for whether to strive for more, Ranieri did not say what the goal was.
Without Xia Xing, he no longer has the trump card to dominate the European championship.
In the new season of the Premier League, there is a high probability that the pattern will change drastically.
The Community Shield ends in August and July, and there is only one week left before the opening game of the Premier League.
Each team seizes the initial time to adjust the status of the players and prepare for the new season.
As far as the fans are concerned, they can't wait for it.
What kind of football will Mu Shi United, Gua Shi City and Kong Blues play?
Whether it is true or not remains to be seen.
A week passed quickly, and on August 13, the 2016-2017 Premier League season finally arrived.
The first game of the season was when Leicester City, the league champions, played away to Hull City.
There was almost no suspense in that game.
But the previous score was disappointing.
2 to 1!
Leicester City lost away!
A team that was firmly at the top of the relegation odds list before the season actually defeated the defending champion!
That Hull City team didn't have any big-name stars, they were just a group of relegation players with mediocre strength.
But that's not it, they actually defeated Leicester City.
Ranieri played all the main players in that game, and many new summer players started.
Naturally all the core players of the previous team started.
Players such as Vardy, Mahrez, Drinkwater, etc. still maintain strong offensive power.
But no, they still have no way to break the goal.
Mahrez scored the only goal, a somewhat controversial penalty kick.
The quality of Hull City's two attacks was not too high, but they still scored goals.
In the past, Leicester City had to endure the bitter consequences of their first league defeat.
Losing the Community Shield and losing the first league game, Leicester City was under a lot of pressure that season.
In the first round of the Premier League, not only Leicester City, but also many strong teams also encountered trouble.
The battle between Arsenal and Liverpool was the most eye-catching match in the first round.
Previously, Liverpool narrowly defeated Arsenal 4-3.
A fast-paced mismatch battle made fans excited.
Another team from London, Tottenham, was tied by Everton at home, and their overall performance was also very sluggish.
Chelsea's midfielder scored a decisive goal, barely beating East Ham United 2-1 before. Conte's team has a difficult start to the new season.
Manchester City could not beat Sunderland 2-1. Melanie's passing control needs more time to adjust in the Premier League.
With all the strong players on the stage, it’s finally Manchester United’s turn.
The first game is away from home, and their first leg is against Bournemouth.
In the first game of the Premier League, it is time to test the results of the friendly match.
As a relegation team, Mourinho repeatedly warned his players not to take their mistakes lightly.
"Hull City can beat Leicester City 2-1, and Bournemouth can make a comeback at home! They must play steadily!"
There were 30 minutes before the start of the game, and Alan Shearer and Carragher were online again in the live broadcast room.
They chatted about recent games, and when they talked about Liverpool's 4-3 victory over Arsenal, Carragher smiled from ear to ear.
"Liverpool is definitely capable of winning the championship in the new season! He is optimistic about the Red Army!"
Alan Shearer curled his lips: "I think it will be useful. Liverpool has always had a high limit and poor stability."
“That season was definitely different!”
"Then we'll see at the end of the season."
Carragher looked proud and talked about the upcoming game: "He had a hunch that Manchester United would be overturned in that game."
Alan Shearer: "When did I not predict that Manchester United would collapse?"
Carragher curled his lips: "It was different that time. Although their wrong leg was Bournemouth, the relegation team, but look at Leicester City, didn't they still lose to the relegation team Hull City. He felt that Manchester United might
There will be hope in the future, but without such a short running-in time and such a drastic lineup adjustment, Manchester United players may not be able to adapt."
Alan Shearer was naturally optimistic about Manchester United, and he began to introduce Manchester United's starting lineup.
"Mourinho has been using a 4-3-3 formation since he came to Manchester United, and that game was no exception.
"Goalkeeper De Gea,
"The back four of Ashley Young, Smalling, Bailly, Valencia,
"Three midfielders, Pogba, Carrick,
"Three forwards: Rashford, Ibrahimovic and Martial.
“On the bench are Lingard, Mata, Herrera and many other powerful players.
"Compared with the lineup adjustments in several friendly matches, tomorrow's lineup is more aggressive.
“The players in the midfield and frontcourt are mainly players with excellent offensive power.
"It seems there will be an offensive battle tomorrow."
Carragher curled his lips: "Oh my God, Leicester City missed the match against Hull City. Leicester City also had full attacking power. How was it before? No, no, they lost."
Alan Shearer didn't respond: "Then let's take a look at the game. How did Manchester United perform in the first game?"
At this time, players from both sides are already on the court. The referee blows the whistle and the game begins!
Alan Shearer was right, Manchester United's main focus in that game was an attack.
Facing a weak team in the first game of the Premier League, Mourinho has no interest in driving the bus.
He hopes to get off to a good start with a beautiful victory in his first game in charge of Manchester United.
Everyone knows that Mourinho will set the pace, but his ability to coach the offense is not top-notch.
When he was coaching Real Madrid, Muscovite Real Madrid produced excellent offensive data.
Now, facing a weak team in the Premier League, what should Manchester United have to worry about?
Although Mourinho constantly reminds the players not to take things lightly but to play steadily.
But never conservative!
"Go ahead and attack, score enough goals as soon as possible, and win the East game!"
That sentence is still lingering in the minds of the players to this day.
The referee's whistle sounds and the game begins!
Manchester United takes the lead!
Ibrahimovic and Rashford passed each other, and the two sprinted forward quickly!
Martial on the right followed closely behind and pushed forward!
Pogba is also pressing in the midfield!
The ball was passed to the backcourt and Carrick took control of the ball.
Faced with a pressing attack from the wrong leg, Carrick made a sure cross kick.
The ball was passed to Xia Xing's feet.
The player on the wrong leg makes a tackle!
Xia Xing deftly moved horizontally and avoided the tackle from the wrong side!
At this time, the ball bounced slightly, but Fu Xia Xing didn't care!
Take a kick and make a long pass!
The ball went straight to the penalty area!
Manchester United created a killing opportunity right from the start!
(End of chapter)
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