Chapter 80 Powerful Chelsea
S-level Gianfranco Zola, a former Italian star and excellent forward, was selected as the greatest player in Chelsea history.
In the high-confrontation rhythm of the Premier League, what can a small offensive player do? Zola proved everything with his strength. He made his debut in Naples, once played with the football king Maradona, and was influenced by the football king.
.There, what is more important than winning the Serie A championship and the Italian Super Cup championship is to understand the true meaning of the football philosophy of the football king. He has performed outstandingly in Serie A and the Italian national team. The most amazing football experience in this city
, not at Chelsea. Even though he only joined the Blues at the age of 30, he still conquered the Blues fans with his outstanding performance. In Zola’s first year at Chelsea, he helped the team win the title after 26 years.
After a long time in the FA Cup, Chelsea jumped from an unknown mid-level team to a powerful super team. The next year, they continued their efforts and became the European Cup Winners' Cup champion in the 1997-98 season. Chelsea has always had stable performance and excellence.
For his performance, he was gloriously elected as the English Footballer of the Year, and his No. 25 jersey at Chelsea was forever sealed because of Zola.
Xia Xing knew very well about Zola's deeds.
To be fair, Zola's achievements are actually somewhat inferior compared to those of fellow S-level players such as Henry and Vieri.
The reason why the system defines him as S-level may be because of his huge contribution to Chelsea.
"Xia! What am I thinking about?"
"Oh, it's okay, I was a little distracted."
Drinkwater kicked the ball over and pointed at Mourinho on the sidelines with a smile.
"Why, I chatted with him for a few words and then he lost his mind? It seems that I have no intention of joining Chelsea."
"Stop making trouble, okay? Is he going to ask for help during the Eastern Season..."
Xia Xing stopped mid-sentence and did not say anything further east.
Does he want to return to Manchester United this Eastern season?
Can you say that now?
Now that he has been regarded as the core of the team's offense, the whole team is looking forward to him leading the team to create greater miracles.
Then why don't you say something to back off?
Not suitable.
Thinking of that, Xia Xing passed the ball back: "They were not easy to play in that game, so it's up to me to be the midfield metronome."
"Haha! He likes that positioning!"
In fact, in that Leicester City team, Drinkwater was really the midfield metronome.
Not only can he defend the iron gate, but he also has good passing skills.
He is the initiator of the offense and controls the offensive and defensive rhythm of the entire team.
Although Xia Xing is not the core of the offense and is very demanding, and Mahrez is not a sharp-edged figure, Drinkwater still plays a great role.
Leicester City players chatted while warming up, as did Chelsea players not far away.
Hazard bounced the ball easily: "We couldn't play that game casually. We could win no matter what."
Eto'o also agreed: "Yes, he won't be interested in a wrong leg at that level at all."
Ashley Cole quickly raised his leg high on the spot: "The coach is too conservative, that kind of wrong leg, such a wrong leg with such a complete lineup, please tell him, just let the youth team kick it."
It’s definitely a win anyway, it’s just a Championship team.”
"No, hahaha!"
Many Chelsea players did not take Leicester City seriously and disdained Ye Qin.
But Lampard frowned: "Guys, that game was not that simple. In the League Cup some time ago, Manchester City was almost overturned by Leicester City. I wonder if Manchester City also sent many main players. It turns out that
It was so close to an accident that they must not take it lightly."
Captain Terry also nodded solemnly: "That's right! We must face our mistakes seriously and never be careless!"
The two captains spoke, and everyone stopped talking.
But even so, most Chelsea players did not pay attention to it.
Can they challenge the four-time champions? Who cares about Leicester City?
Both sides ended their warm-up and returned to the locker room.
The game is about to begin.
In the live broadcast room, the commentator was introducing the starting lineups of both sides.
"Tomorrow Chelsea will change their formation from 4-5-1 to 4-3-3.
"Goalkeeper Schwarzer,
"The four defenders from left to right are Ashley Cole, Gary Cahill, Terry, Ivanovic,
"The three midfielders are Frank Lampard, Nemanja Matic and Oscar.
"The front three are Hazard, Eto'o and Schürrle.
“The bench includes Ramirez, Willian, Demba Ba, Mata, Torres, Mikel and many other players.
"It seems that Chelsea's tactical thinking in that game was very clear, whether to attack or not.
"Many people say that Mourinho knows how to defend. Isn't that biased?
“During his coaching career at Real Madrid, his team was so aggressive offensively that he often got caught on the wrong leg and couldn’t lift his head.
"Tomorrow we will face a team from the English Championship, and Mourinho wants to use his offense to defeat the team.
"And Chelsea will not have a substitute lineup tomorrow.
“Most of the players are not the team’s starting lineup.
"It can be seen that Chelsea attaches great importance to that game.
"It looks like Leicester City are in big trouble tomorrow.
"In that game, Leicester City were still familiar with their 4-4-2 formation.
"Schmeichel is still stable as the starting goalkeeper.
"Four defenders from left to right: De Laet, Konchesky, Wes Morgan, Liam Moore,
"The four midfielders are from left to right, Andy King, Drinkwater, Mahrez,
"Two forwards, Vardy and Chris Wood.
"On the bench are players such as Lloyd Dell, James, Konokat, Schlupp, Hammond and others.
“After experiencing a wave of winning streak, Leicester City’s new winter signing Mahrez has stabilized his main position.
"In the past few games, Mahrez has performed bravely.
"His sharp breakthroughs and precise shooting have become Leicester City's new magic weapon.
“In that game, the right wing was definitely Leicester City’s key attacking area.
"But tomorrow Leicester City will use the same two-wing tactics as before.
“It’s unknown.
"They are good at fast breaks, but the Portuguese team they faced is better at fast breaks.
"No matter what tactics the two sides have in that game, the competition will definitely be about offensive efficiency and turnover rate.
“I believe that game will be great to watch,
"Let them wait and see!"
At this time, players from both sides have entered the stadium and are in their respective positions.
Vardy looked back at Xia Xing and Drinkwater.
Xia Xing nodded calmly, with a firm expression.
Drinkwater waved his fist slightly.
Vardy looked to Mahrez on the right.
Mahrez also made an OK leg gesture, his face still full of arrogance.
Guys, we will follow the planned plan in a moment!
At the beginning, just enter the fucking one!
(End of chapter)
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