Chapter 61
The whole city of Leicester was enveloped in an indescribable heavy atmosphere.
Especially in the area where the King Power Stadium is located, fans gathered in the streets and alleys, and everyone had an uneasy expression on their faces.
The Leicester City fans along the street quietly watched the Middlesbrough away team buses slowly passing by on the main road.
There was no noise and hawking on the streets as on ordinary days, but instead there was a pervasive atmosphere of seriousness and tension.
They knew clearly that today's battle was extremely important and they could only rely on their own performance to speak.
As the game time was approaching, fans outside the King Power Stadium began to be organized to enter the stadium and find their seats. Inside the stadium, the live commentator James Malaika had taken his seat and started the pre-match sports broadcast warm-up.
He started with micro-news, reviewed Leicester City's recent situation and fans' expectations, and then turned to the opponent Middlesbrough for analysis.
"Friends, welcome to watch the match between Leicester City and Middlesbrough."
"Leicester City face a big test today"
"The performance in the last two games was quite outstanding, and the ability to break through was reflected in players such as Li Lei."
"But whether the home team can continue the momentum is still a question. I hope Lingard can show more strength and guide the overall situation in the midfield."
"Middlesbrough is a strong opponent and their tactics in the front court are very flexible."
"We need to strengthen our defense and not give our opponents any chances."
"When launching an offensive, we need to rely on winger Li Lei's breakthrough to create opportunities for Vardy."
"In general, this will be a dramatic match. I hope we can stay unbeaten with the home advantage driven by the fans."
However, many Leicester City fans were unable to go to the King Power Stadium to support the team today, but they still sat in front of the TV at home, silently paying attention to the screen.
The Malaica commentator vividly explained every detail of the scene, and they learned about every move of the game through the commentator.
After today's training, Leicester City coach Pearson clapped his hands with satisfaction and called his players and said:
"All right, boys, the training is going well. Now hurry back to the locker room to tidy up, and then gather on the bus."
The eighteen people who need to play today responded. The relaxed and enjoyable training before the game can help them recover and maintain their condition.
After hearing the coach's instructions, everyone looked at each other, laughed and joked with each other.
Li Lei and other main players looked serious and had already switched to game mode.
That's right, Lingard and Keane were once again selected for today's home game against Middlesbrough.
Since their outstanding performance in the last two games, they have firmly occupied the starting position and have become permanent members of the team's main line.
Especially Lingard, not only did he complete the midfield task well, but also became the engine of the frontcourt attack.
Keane lacked some performance opportunities in the defender position, but his running was very active and fully demonstrated the potential of youth.
The two of them are no longer just additional items for the team, but a permanent force to ensure victory in the game.
So it is not surprising for them to be selected for the big list.
On the contrary, fans and the media are looking forward to their continued brilliance today and boosting the morale of the team.
Li Lei received After picking up his backpack, he was about to leave the locker room when he found many teammates gathered by the locker to pray.
He had no choice but to leave silently and went directly to the bus next to the base gate to wait for a while.
A few minutes later, the players came out of the locker room one after another, and the captain Morgan Vardy got on the bus, chatting and laughing. The others formed small teams of twos and threes, and got on the bus and took their seats while chatting. Not long after, the bus driver blew the horn to indicate that the door would be closed. After the head coach Pearson checked the number of people for the last time, he came to his seat.
The bus full of Leicester City family members slowly started and headed towards the King Power Stadium.
As the vehicle approached the King Power Stadium, the bus driver couldn't help but exclaimed.
The two sides of the road were all distributed like waves, all wearing Leicester City jerseys.
Whether it was the road or the sidewalk, the blue color was completely filled, and there was no end in sight.
The fans held flags and banners, and sang the team song as the car approached, forming waves of sound that were higher than one wave.
For the bus full of players, the fans on the road gave way, which allowed them to pass this section smoothly.
"Wow, I got the list of starting players for both teams in my hand, let's see which familiar faces we have."
The commentator Malaika began to introduce the starting lists of both teams.
The tactics adopted by Leicester City are 442:
Goalkeeper: Adam Smith Defenders
: Michael Keane, Lee Peltier, Wes Morgan, Delat
Midfielders: Wilfred Niemeyer, Niamh Slattery, James Maddison, Jesse Lingard
Forwards: Li Lei, Vardy
Middlesbrough adopted 433:
Goalkeeper: Ripley
Defenders: Christian Bugs, Omeruo, George Friend, Andre Bika
Midfielders: Luke Williams, Adam Ritchie, Joseph Varga
Forwards: Wick, Lukas Jutkiewicz
In the locker room, the players were fully armed after warming up and waiting for the game to start.
Especially the starting players, looking at the light blue jerseys, had a stronger desire for revenge, and the scene of being brutally beaten 1-3 away from home was still vivid in their minds.
Head coach Pearson briefly reviewed the tactical points again and reiterated his determination to maintain the home advantage.
Captain Morgan walked in the front of the team under everyone's cheers, leading the team to the court.
At this time, the fans in the stands had already issued unprecedented applause and shouts to welcome the arrival of their warriors.
