Star card system

Chapter 508 This big guy is pretty good!
During his time at Leicester City, it would be no exaggeration to say that Xia Xing and Shakespeare had the best relationship.

Although the two head coaches Pearson and Ranieri have a tacit relationship with Xia Xing, they still have a management relationship between coach and player.

But as an assistant coach, Shakespeare had a very good personal relationship with Xia Xing.

As early as when Xia Xing was on loan from Leicester City in 2013, Shakespeare recommended to Pearson many times to give Xia Xing more opportunities.

During the next three years when Xia Xing was in Leicester City, Shakespeare took even greater care of Xia Xing.

Xia Xing liked this straight-tempered assistant coach from the bottom of his heart.

After Shakespeare took office last season, Xia Xing sent a special message to bless him.

This summer I went back to the University of Leicester to deal with my studies. When I was staying in Leicester, I even had dinner with Shakespeare.

Shakespeare even smiled and asked Xia Xing if he was interested in coming back.

But they all knew it was a joke.

The current Leicester City simply cannot carry Xia Xing's achievements.

Even if Xia Xing really wants to come back, I'm afraid Leicester City will consider it.

Shakespeare would even say no.

Because the Summer Tour is the pride of Leicester City, they cannot watch a talented star whose career is on the rise decline.

Watching Xia Xing warming up on the court, Shakespeare's thoughts were wandering, and those past memories came to mind again.

Leicester City used to be full of talents, but now Leicester City's frontcourt talent has withered away, leaving only the duo of Mahrez and Vardy.

And this summer, Mahrez was almost poached.

Because of the club's forced stay, he is still losing his temper.

And Vardy has struggled to reach his top form due to frequent injuries in the past two seasons.

Leicester City now, alas...

While warming up on the court, Xia Xing was also observing the Leicester City players on the opposite side.

When he first came on the court, he greeted his old friends warmly.

Schmeichel, Morgan, Mahrez, Vardy, James, Albrighton...

In addition, there are many new faces.

For example, Ndidi is the new barrier in the midfield, and Maguire is the high school defender on the defensive line.

Ndidi joined Leicester City in the winter of 2017. Xia Xing knows something about him and has played against him before. He is a good player.

As for Maguire, this was Xia Xing’s first time playing against him.

This big man, who is 1.9 meters tall, is a typical British central defender.

Seeing him was like seeing the former Campbell and Ferdinand.

At just 24 years old this year, he seems very calm.

Before this game, Mourinho carefully analyzed this player when doing tactical analysis.

He came from the Sheffield United youth academy and later joined Hull City.

At Hull City, he was regarded as the backbone of the defense.

In the 2015-2016 season, with his outstanding performance, he led the team to successfully surpass the league.

He played almost all of the team's Premier League games last season and became the team's absolute defensive core.

But in the end, due to overall strength issues, Hull City was relegated again.

Leicester City made a decisive move this summer and spent 1370 million euros to sign him.

After only playing two games, he repaid the trust of Leicester City coaches and teammates with his stable form.

According to Mourinho.

"In this game, Maguire will be the most difficult point in our offense!"

There's nothing wrong with that at all.

Compared with the old captain Morgan, Maguire is taller and more powerful and has better physical fitness.

Such a central defender is definitely a Dinghai Shenzhen level player in the penalty area.

Sure enough, after the game started, Maguire's role was very obvious.

Facing Manchester United today, Leicester City was not conservative at all.Just after the game started, Mahrez took advantage of Xia Xing's help in the middle and sprinted along the wing!
Go all the way across and pass Ashley Young!

Decisive cross!

Vardy grabbed a spot in the penalty area and shot!
The ball flew out of the goal post, missing just a little!

5 minutes later, there was another midfield cooperation. Leicester City No. 10 Andy King's wonderful through ball accurately found Vardy!
Vardy dribbled the ball into the penalty area and shot into the far corner!

De Gea fell to the ground and saved with both fists!

Manchester United resolves danger again!

Although no goals were conceded, these two crises surprised the Manchester United soldiers.

"I didn't expect that Leicester City, which has been in poor form recently, would take the lead in attacking." Mourinho stared at the opponent players on the court carefully. "This team is interesting, really interesting."

Perrin on the side was also a little puzzled: "They obviously lack strength in many positions, but why do they attack so boldly?"

Mourinho looked at Leicester City's defense: "They probably have great trust in their defense."

Soon, what happened on the court proved Mourinho's suspicion.

After two unsuccessful attacks, Manchester United's fast break came.

In the backcourt, Xia Xing retreated decisively this time and directly tackled Mahrez who was dribbling forward with the ball.

This time the defense was straightforward and there was no foul!
After stealing the ball, Xia Xing didn't do too much and directly passed the ball to the frontcourt!

Rashford received the ball accurately and rushed into the penalty area!
But as soon as he broke into the penalty area, he was knocked out by Maguire!

This is a fair collision and no foul!
Xia Xing, who was in the backcourt, shook his head regretfully.

what a pity.

This pass passed through the midfield. As long as Rashford can successfully score, the game will take the lead.

But it doesn't matter, there is still a chance!

The game continues.

A few minutes later, this time it was Xia Xing's breakthrough from the left.

Mahrez grabs the ball and shovels it directly!
But Xia Xing flicked the ball past Mahrez's sliding tackle!

Simpson, the old teammate on the opposite side, rushed forward!

Xia Xing was very familiar with his style of play. He changed directions twice in a row, suddenly accelerated back to the left wing, and sprinted along the baseline!

Passed one person again!
Pass from bottom to bottom!

Find Lukaku in the middle!
The quality of this cross is extremely high!

Lukaku is overjoyed!
I can score again, it’s stable!

But just when Lukaku took off, a tall figure in front of him took off early!

Head the ball hard to clear the ball!

Manchester United's attack was interrupted!

It's Maguire again!
This time Lukaku was a little confused.

what's going on?
Is this guy so strong?
Have you pushed me away?
Although both of them looked strong, Lukaku felt the gap between him and himself only when they were fighting with real swords and guns.

He almost fell when he took off and landed, but fortunately Rashford stepped forward to help him.

"Dude, are you all right?"

"It's okay, I just didn't expect this guy to be so strong."

"Yeah, when I was dribbling the ball just now, he just pushed me away. I had no power to fight back. This big guy is pretty good."

"I have to apologize to you."

"what happened?"

"When you were pushed away just now, I was laughing at you for a long time."

"What are you laughing at..."

"I laugh at you for being a rookie and a weakling who flies away when someone squeezes you."

"I wipe..."

(End of this chapter)