Chapter 771: Breaking the deadlock

Both sides are bound to win this game, and all the main players will play.

For Leicester City, they must strive to win, not even a draw.

So they formed a 3-4-3 formation, which was full of attack power.

Goalkeeper Schmeichel.

The back three is Evans, Morgan and Justin.

Midfield four: Chilwell, Tielemans, Ndidi, Albrighton.

Three forwards: Iheanacho, Vardy, and Harvey Barnes.

Also sitting on the bench were players such as Chaudhry, Perez, Gray, Praet, Matthew, and James.

On the Manchester United side, they have several injured players who cannot play.

In this intensive schedule of more than a month, Manchester United has inevitably encountered injuries.

Today Manchester United still uses a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Goalkeeper De Gea,
The back four of Luke Shaw, Jones, Maguire and Dalot,

Double defensive midfielder McTominay and Drinkwater,

The three attacking midfielders are Greenwood, Xia Xing and Mata.
Center Ighalo.

In this game, many of Manchester United's main players were injured, such as Matic and Fred, and both main midfielders were absent due to injuries.

Wan-Bissaka, Rashford and James also suffered minor injuries.

Therefore, Solskjaer adjusted the lineup and sent out players in excellent condition to the maximum extent.

In addition, Pogba is also injured.

Pogba has really performed well during this period. If he was not injured, Solskjaer would consider letting him start in this game.

Unfortunately, he sprained his ankle during training and was seriously injured.

According to the team doctor's estimate, he will have to be injured for at least three months.

In other words, it is hard to say whether the team can successfully debut in the second half of the season.

But even so, Manchester United still has a certain psychological advantage today.

After all, they only need a draw to maintain their fourth position in the league.

But unexpectedly, they ran into trouble right from the start.

The referee's whistle sounded and the game started.

Leicester City took the first kick and they launched a fierce attack from the beginning.

They were in urgent need of scoring goals, and this game was full of momentum and bombardment.

As soon as the game kicked off, Vardy suddenly accelerated and dribbled the ball across Manchester United's midfield line!
Facing McTominay, Vardy had an obvious speed advantage and rushed past him!
McTominay is careless!

The game had just started and he was in trouble before he was fully in tune!

And the most important thing is that they didn't expect their opponents to charge so quickly!
The tall man was passed by him, and he didn't even have time to return to defense, so he could only watch his opponent ride away!

But at this moment, his partner is very experienced and quickly attacks!
As Vardy's old teammate, Drinkwater knows him very well!
Just when he was about to use his speed to break through, Drinkwater thought there might be trouble!
Sure enough!

Drinkwater quickly got up and followed closely, but he was still not as fast as he was!

Just start pulling!

It doesn't matter if he gets a yellow card, but we can't let him score in the opening game!

Vardy was pulled and his speed really slowed down!

His opening breakthrough could only come to an end!

In fact, he can choose to fall to the ground and take a free kick, absolutely no problem.

But he didn't do that.

Because it is too far away from the goal, it is not cost-effective to take a free kick when falling to the ground.

Vardy thought for a moment and decisively chose to pass the ball! The ball goes straight to the right, looking for Harvey Barnes!
This 22-year-old Leicester City youngster is a product of his own product from the Leicester City youth training camp.

He spent several seasons on loan outside for training before returning in the winter of 2019.

As soon as he returned, he quickly became an important member of the team!
His outstanding speed, dribbling and finishing ability have even made him the "next Vardy" by fans!
At this moment, after receiving Vardy's pass, Barnes stopped the ball larger and directly avoided the left back Luke Shaw who was trying to grab him!

Then, accelerate and sprint straight towards the ball!

At this time, Luke Xiao chased back and could no longer keep up with him!

Pick up the ball, score a goal, and volley!

The ball hits the near corner!

De Gea shot with all his strength, but the ball was blocked with all his strength!
Manchester United escaped disaster!
Although no goal was scored, there was thunderous applause at the King Power Stadium!
The game has just started, and their team has already shown great momentum!
I hope to win this game!

And then, Leicester City's offense became higher and higher!
Manchester United were clearly at a disadvantage in the opening stages.

Seeing this situation, Solskjaer hurriedly asked the team to retreat appropriately, defend with all their strength, and try to withstand the opening stage.

But can they withstand it?

Captain Xia Xing frowned when he received Solskjaer's instructions.

He knows Leicester City better than any United player on the pitch.

For Leicester City, their greatest characteristics are tenacity and resilience.

This kind of team specialization allows them to create miracles repeatedly.

And this game is related to their Champions League hopes for next season, and they are going all out to do their best.

The opening attack suppressed Manchester United, and Manchester United retreated to defend. Leicester City's attack became even more fierce.

And Rodgers, who is full of No. 1 for Manchester United, is extremely looking forward to defeating Manchester United on any occasion.

After Vardy and Barnes teamed up to score in the opening game, their offense continued fiercely.

In the 11th minute of the game, this time it was Vardy's pass that accurately found Iheanacho on the left.

Since moving to Leicester City for 2017 million euros in the summer of 2770, he has been under considerable pressure from public opinion.

However, as Leicester City's second forward, Iheanacho has performed very well this season.

Especially in the second half of the season, after missing many games due to injury, he played 18 times in the second half of the season, scoring five goals and assisting seven.

And also participated in many of the team's offensive opportunities.

This is quite good for a 23-year-old young forward.

As a striker, his skills are very comprehensive and his physical fitness is also good.

In particular, assists and passing ability are very important.

He is positioned higher than Vardy this season, but has selflessly helped Vardy score many times.

This time after receiving Vardy's pass, he shot a low shot in the penalty area and went straight to the far corner!

De Gea fell to the ground and blocked the ball!
Leicester City missed the opportunity again!

And four minutes later, their offense came up again!

Almost the same position as before, the same way!

Vardy receives the ball and makes a diagonal pass to find Iheanacho!
Facing Dalot's defense, Iheanacho once again chose to speed up and rush into the penalty area!
Young Dalot was thrown away!
Facing De Gea, Iheanacho kicked off again!

But instead of shooting this time, he chose to pass the ball!
The ball is passed back to the forward in the penalty area!
Vardy catches up!
Maguire strikes out quickly, but how can he possibly match Vardy's speed?

Facing the pass from his teammate, Vardy didn't stop the ball and just shot!

The ball hit the net!

1 is better than 0!

Leicester City scored first!
They broke the ice! (End of chapter)