Chapter 237
Everything is ready at Leicester City's training base.
The team's head coach Ranieri has just announced the lineup for this game against Manchester United. The players on the list filed in and boarded the bus to the King Power Stadium.
At this time, tickets for Leicester City are hard to come by, and every game is full.
Especially today, facing the challenge of Manchester United, the fans have snapped up the tickets a few days in advance.
The team left the training base and headed to the already boiling King Power Stadium. The players prepared silently on the bus.
In the King Power Stadium, as the players entered the field to warm up, the cheers of the fans became louder and louder.
The fans on the stage and the players off the stage made the entire King Power Stadium boil.
When the Manchester United players entered the field, boos resounded throughout the King Power Stadium. Leicester City fans expressed their dislike for their opponents, and the entire stadium was full of hostility and confrontation.
The Manchester United players were expressionless. They had long been accustomed to this kind of away treatment, but the noise level of the fans today seemed to exceed their expectations.
As a team with a glorious history, Manchester United originally thought that they would only be provoked so "enthusiastically" when playing against top teams.
But what happened in Leicester City today was obviously beyond their imagination.
Amid the deafening boos and roars in the stadium, Manchester United players still maintained a professional attitude, but they also knew deep down that today's game was by no means an easy battle.
Seeing this situation, Leicester City player Kante said casually: "Hey, guys, listen to this welcome ceremony! Our fans are so awesome!"
Vardy continued: "Indeed, the atmosphere is very high, but the guys from Manchester United are still the same and don't take us seriously at all."
"Yeah, they are too arrogant, but I bet they will look very excited after we beat them." Kante said excitedly.
This made Li Lei couldn't help laughing: "Haha, I can't wait to see their disappointed expressions! But we still can't be careless, this game is definitely not easy."
Compared to the relaxed and happy atmosphere here, Manchester United seemed less serious, but even so it didn't affect everyone's chat.
Falcao: "Wow, the atmosphere is too warm, being booed like this!"
Van Persie: "Get used to it, it's not the first day we play away games, but the fans here are really excited."
Falcao: "They may have underestimated us, now they want to teach us a lesson."
Rooney: "Don't worry about it, we will play at our own pace. Anyway, the game still depends on technology to win."
Van Persie: "Yes, we rely on our strength, just play our way."
Falcao: "That's right! They want to use this trick to interfere with us, they underestimated Manchester United, let's see how we can teach them a lesson!"
"But don't be too careless, you know they are above us in the standings."
As the fans and players of the two teams entered the stadium, in the Sky Sports live studio, host Keane and commentator Jones had already started chatting in front of the camera.
"Hello everyone, welcome to watch today's live broadcast! I'm Keane, and this is my commentary partner Jones."
"Jones, what do you think of the match between the two teams today?" Keane said first.
"This is definitely the most anticipated battle since the start of the game."
"Manchester United, the second place in the standings, will challenge Leicester City, the leader of the standings, away. The match between the two Premier League powerhouses is bound to be exciting." Jones continued.
"Well said, but Leicester City, a new team, has not had many historical confrontations with Manchester United, and was defeated twice by Manchester United last season!"
"That's right, but Manchester United has always dominated in the past, causing Leicester City to retreat step by step."
"However, Leicester City's strength has increased greatly this year. There was only one defeat in the first 13 rounds of the league, which shows that it is already on par with Manchester United."
"So I believe that today's match will definitely be the most exciting suspense battle of the season."
"Let's wait and see!"
"Okay, our frontcourt director has already broadcast the two sides. The starting lineup has been sent over, let's see who's in the starting lineup! "
Leicester City (4-4-2)
Goalkeeper: Schmeichel
Defenders: Fuchs, Morgan, Robert Huth, Simpson
Midfielders: Marc Albrighton, N'Golo Kante, Daniel Drinkwater, Riyad Mahrez
Forwards: Vardy, Li Lei
Manchester United (4-4-2)
Goalkeeper: De Gea
Defenders: Rafael da Silva, Jonny Evans, Tyler Blackett, Marcos Rojo
Midfielder: Daley BreenDe, Ander Herrera, Angel Di Maria, Wayne Rooney
Forwards: Radamel Falcao, Robin van Persie
"Leicester City continues to use their stable 4-4-2 formation, with the two veterans Fuchs and Morgan in charge of the defense."
"Vardy and Li Lei, the twin stars, are in the forward position together, and will form a strong attacking front line in the frontcourt."
"For Manchester United, De Gea guards the last pass and has strong defense."
"And the four-man midfield is also very balanced, with the dual ability to control the rhythm and disrupt the opponent."
"The forward combination of Falcao and Van Persie is even more domineering just by listening to the name."
"From the lineup point of view, the strength comparison of the two teams is very close."
"This also fully proves that Manchester United is no longer the dominant team of the past, and Leicester is no longer the dominant team of the past. City has also become one of the top teams. "
"I believe that the two teams will definitely give the fans a fierce battle today."
"I am looking forward to this match."
"Dear audience, the game is about to start, please continue to pay attention to our live broadcast and have fun together!"
In the locker room of Leicester City, head coach Ranieri was doing the final work for the players before the game and said:
"Boys, it's time to test the results of your training. Manchester United has nothing to fear!"
"You know, they just played a Champions League game three days ago, and you already have an absolute advantage in physical fitness." "Kante, guard the midfield and tackle decisively. "Mahrez, you have to form a threatening breakthrough on the wing to give enough support to Li Lei and Vardy in the frontcourt."
"And as the core of the frontcourt, Li, you must organize the attack rhythm in the frontcourt!"
"You must stabilize the rhythm of ball control, but also keep attacking, find the right time, whether it is shooting or assisting, you must be more resolute. ”
“On defense, Fuchs and Morgan should pay attention to cooperation, there should be no gaps in the middle, and the full-backs should always be on guard to prevent them from being offside easily. ”
“On offense, we should play more through passes to threaten the frontcourt.”
“Vardy, you have to tie up the central defender and create a single-handed opportunity for Li Lei.”
“Throughout the game, we must maintain high morale and not give the opponent any breathing time.”
“We must fight for every corner kick opportunity, focus on suppressing their Wayne Rooney and limit his organization of the offensive.”
“Do you understand?”
“Yes, sir!” Facing the coach’s question, everyone answered.
“Good! With the advantage of home court and the support of the fans, I believe you will be perfectly qualified for today’s task. ”
“Go, win glory for Leicester City and for yourself!”
“Finally, don’t leave anything to chance, go all out to complete every detail, as long as we play at our normal level, we will definitely beat Manchester United!”
“Come on, boys! Fight for glory!”
“Come on! Come on! Come on!”
After everyone shouted the slogan together, Li Lei and his teammates walked out of the locker room one by one.
