Chapter 89

On August 18, Li Lei followed the team to Stamford Bridge to prepare for the match against Hull City.

For him, this was the first time to play here officially, and everything was fresh and exciting.

Sitting on the bus, Li Lei excitedly looked out the window at the changing scenery. This route, which he would be very familiar with in the future, was so different today.

Entering the locker room, Li Lei gently stroked his blue jersey with his hand, which was embroidered with his name and number.

He couldn't wait to play for Chelsea.

After entering the stadium, Li Lei was deeply shocked by the spectacular scene surrounded by the sea-blue stands.

Tens of thousands of Chelsea fans shouted loudly, and the atmosphere was enthusiastic.

This debut was a perfect ideal for the newly promoted Hull City, but reality dealt them a heavy blow.

In the end, they lost to Chelsea 0:2, which was undoubtedly a disastrous defeat.

Li Lei, sitting on the bench, stared at the scoreboard anxiously throughout the whole process, hoping that the head coach would send him on the field.

After falling behind by two goals, the team urgently needed new blood to bring vitality to the offensive end, which was a great opportunity to show their value.

However, when the final whistle blew, Li Lei still couldn't get a chance to play.

The 90 minutes of restlessness finally came to nothing. He could only watch his teammates leave the field, and his debut was postponed again.

Li Lei returned to the dormitory in a depressed mood, but was stopped by De Bruyne at the door, who asked excitedly:"How was the game today? Did you play?"

Li Lei said a little irritably:"Get out of here, I don't believe you guys watching the game!"

De Bruyne laughed:"Be happy, brother, you are much better than me, at least you are on the roster, I didn't even have a chance to go to the scene."

Li Lei then calmed down a little and said thoughtfully:"Well, that's right, getting on the roster is already a good start, unlike someone who is still worried about getting on the roster, but I just want to play, I'm so eager to prove myself."

""Go to hell!" De Bruyne joked in response to Li Lei's ridicule

"I understand your feelings, but we should take one step at a time. There will always be opportunities. Let's train hard and fight side by side one day. Then we can witness your debut!" Li Lei's failure to play in the first game not only disappointed him, but also made many domestic fans sigh.

Among them, Gao Yi was the most active in the forum. Before the game, he confidently predicted that Li Lei would play, and talked about the strength and potential of the new player.

Many other fans held the same idea as him.

"New player Li Lei will definitely make his debut. I predict he can contribute at least one goal.!"

"Li Lei's speed and breakthrough ability are very much needed in the team, and starting is a must"

"This game is a great opportunity to test Li Lei's ability. The head coach will definitely arrange him to start."

"Our team's King Li is confident"

"First show, first goal, this is my least expectation for Li Lei tonight!"

"Before the game, I started to imagine Li Lei performing a hat trick. Haha, I'm going to laugh tonight!"

Before the game, fans confidently predicted that Li Lei would start the game, and even imagined various goals and dribbles.

However, Li Lei could only sit on the bench throughout the game, staring at the water dispenser, and had no chance to play.

This was too different from the fans' expectations, and they couldn't help but sigh.

But on second thought, Chelsea won in the end, and as a fan, I was also very relieved.

After Chelsea defeated Hull City in the first round, it soon began Prepare for the second round against Manchester United.

The performances of the Premier League teams in the first round were mixed. Among them, Arsenal lost 1:3 to Aston Villa, which was a big upset.

But Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and other giants all won easily.

This round of Chelsea and Manchester United's duel is undoubtedly the focus of the game. The opening match of the two giants attracted many eyes.

Among them, Manchester United beat Swansea 4:1 in the first round, and the state is quite good.

Although Chelsea defeated Hull City 2:0 in the last round and performed well, the Blues played against the Red Devils away at Old Trafford. Still have to go all out.

After Ferguson retired, Moyes took over as the coach of Manchester United. At this time, the team was still immersed in the glory of the Ferguson era and was full of Ferguson's imprint.

Mourinho studied the information in his hands and didn't know how to deal with it.

Ferguson's tactical system and the temperament of a wealthy club accumulated over the years cannot be erased with just one or two words.

Manchester United's lineup structure, player characteristics, and playing style are all closely related to Ferguson's philosophy.

Although this poses a huge challenge to Moyes and it is difficult to leave his mark in a short period of time, it also retains the stability of the team.

And Mourinho must also study Manchester United in the Ferguson era in depth and find a response.

He knows very well in his heart that this duel is not only a contest with Moyes, but also a game with the afterimage of the Ferguson era.

The confrontation between the two armies is not only a competition of strength, but also a collision of tradition and change.

However, before the game started, the two head coaches took the lead in quarreling on social media.

The reason was that in an interview, a reporter asked Moyes:"What do you think of the next opponent?"

"Mourinho is still a newcomer, but I have learned from Ferguson for many years. This game will tell the truth. I will let Mourinho see what a real red devil is!"

When this answer reached Mourinho's ears, the madman exploded instantly. He could not stand such humiliation and directly posted on social media:

"Moyes is just Ferguson's assistant. He is still a little immature to take charge of the team. He is just a clown who can only follow the rules. I will let Old Trafford witness who is the special one in the coaching world.!"

"Chelsea's kids want to win at Old Trafford? Dream on. The Red Devils, who have seen Ferguson's storm, will not show mercy.!"

"He is just a shadow of Ferguson. I will make him understand who is the new godfather of the Premier League! He will pay the price for his overestimation.!"

"See how I shut up Mourinho's big mouth! Then he will just cry and run back to London!"

"Enough of the big talk, right? The real thing will be revealed in the competition. See how I teach this new coach what it means to fight with blood and sweat!"