Chapter 507

Buffon thought for a moment and said, "Maintaining physical condition is the most important thing, especially in the second half of the season, physical fitness and health will determine the outcome of many games."

"In addition, psychological preparation is also crucial. No matter how much pressure you face, you must learn to relax yourself."

"Thank you, Buffon! These suggestions are very useful to me." Li Lei said gratefully.

"You have done a good job. Keep it up. The future will be brighter." Buffon smiled and patted Li Lei on the shoulder.

After the two chatted for a while, they started the training of the day.

During this period, Guardiola's training content mainly focused on the integration of new players and the cultivation of team tacit understanding.

Whether it is passing or running, a lot of training is needed to run in to achieve a tacit understanding.

Guardiola knows that the success or failure of the new season depends not only on the individual ability of the players, but also on the cooperation of the entire team.

He constantly emphasizes the importance of teamwork and has developed a detailed training plan for each new player to ensure that they can integrate into the team system as soon as possible.

In such intensive training, Manchester City ushered in the first opponent of the league.

On August 13, Li Lei and his team visited the American Express Community Stadium to challenge Brighton.

For both sides, this game is their first game of the season.

Brighton has the home advantage, and the enthusiasm of the fans makes the whole stadium full of shocking atmosphere.

After Li Lei got off the car, he was infected by the home atmosphere here. Brighton fans shouted loudly to cheer for their team. The whole stadium was filled with a tense and excited atmosphere.

In the locker room, at the pre-match tactical meeting, Guardiola emphasized several important things.

He has a clear understanding of the team's current situation and clearly expressed his expectations: "We must maintain a high degree of focus. The first game of the new season is always full of uncertainty."

"Brighton will be very aggressive in their home court, and we must go all out."

"Whether it is old players or new players, we must trust each other. The strength of the team is the key to our victory."

Li Lei felt the determination and confidence of the head coach. Although this is a new season, they are still the triple crown team of last season, and the goal is still victory and honor.

As the game time approached, Li Lei's fighting spirit became more and more high.

He was ready to meet new challenges and make a good start for Manchester City in the new season.

After the game started, Manchester City players quickly showed their dominance.

From the moment De Bruyne kicked off, Manchester City's attack had already surged towards Brighton's defense like a tide.

Just 7 minutes into the game, they got two corner kicks. Although they failed to score, it was enough to show their deterrence.

Manchester City's passes were accurate and fast. Li Lei, De Bruyne and David Silva cooperated seamlessly in the midfield. They kept looking for opportunities to pass the ball to Aguero and Jesus on the forward line.

Although Brighton's players defended with all their strength, they seemed a little powerless in the face of Manchester City's attack.

Li Lei's control and advancement in the midfield were particularly good. He kept tearing open Brighton's defense through flexible running and accurate passes.

In the 8th minute, De Bruyne sent a through ball in the midfield and found Li Lei who was advancing.

Li Lei rushed forward quickly with the ball, attracting the attention of many Brighton defenders, and then he calmly passed the ball to Walker on the right.

Walker quickly made a cross from the bottom, and Aguero headed the ball in the penalty area, but unfortunately the ball was slightly higher than the crossbar.

Although this attack did not turn into a goal, the tacit cooperation and strong sense of pressure from Manchester City players almost collapsed Brighton's defense.

Buffon was commanding in front of the goal, and the back line composed of John Stones, Otamendi and Kompany was as solid as a rock, leaving Brighton's forwards no chance to take advantage.

Manchester City kept pressing and controlling the ball, leaving Brighton's players with almost no chance to breathe.

Throughout the field, Manchester City showed the demeanor of a championship team. Every attack they made was full of threats, which frightened Brighton's players and fans.

Manchester City players were very calm on the court, and every move seemed to be done with ease.

They constantly exerted pressure through high pressure and quick passes, forcing Brighton players to passively defend.

The game had just begun, but Manchester City had already made everyone feel their strength and dominance.

Brighton was suppressed by Manchester City players and had no power to fight back, which made the home team fans around the stadium very worried.

The shouts of the home team fans gradually weakened, replaced by anxious whispers and tension..

Whenever Manchester City gets a corner kick or launches a threatening attack, Brighton fans' hearts will be in their throats, their hands clenched in front of their chests, and their eyes are full of anxiety.

Seeing that the game has been over for 20 minutes, Manchester City has already got five corner kick opportunities, but Brighton has not had a decent shot yet, which also makes Brighton's head coach Graham Potter frown.

He stood on the sidelines, his hands on his waist, his eyes fixed on the situation on the field, and from time to time he turned his head to communicate with his assistant in a low voice.

In the 24th minute, Potter had to make a substitution adjustment, replacing Brown with Murphy, hoping to break the deadlock on the field through this adjustment.

After the substitution, Potter kept encouraging the players on the sidelines and loudly commanding the tactics on the field, hoping to find a way to fight Manchester City as soon as possible.

On the Manchester City side, head coach Guardiola seemed more calm and calm.

He stood on the sidelines with his arms crossed, concentrating on observing every detail on the field.

When seeing Brighton make a substitution, Guardiola nodded slightly, signaling to the players to continue to maintain a high-pressure situation.

Sometimes he communicated with his assistants about tactics, and sometimes he walked to the sidelines to cheer the players up, ensuring that they maintained high morale and concentration.

The performance of Manchester City players on the field also fully demonstrated their strength and tacit cooperation.

Every pass and every run seemed to be at ease, firmly controlling the rhythm of the game.

Li Lei's dispatch and advancement in the midfield, De Bruyne's accurate passes, and Aguero and Jesus' frequent runs in the frontcourt all made Brighton's defense exhausted.

Although Brighton's players tried hard to find opportunities under the encouragement of Porter, they seemed a little overwhelmed in the face of Manchester City's pressure.

As the game continued, Manchester City's dominance remained, making Brighton's players and fans feel huge pressure.

This game was undoubtedly a severe test for Brighton.

For Brighton's players, the test brings opportunities, just like a spring, the tighter it is compressed, the stronger the rebound will be.

Although Manchester City's attack was powerful, it failed to turn into a goal, which gave Brighton a glimmer of hope for a counterattack.