Football: A late bloomer, starting with Leicester City

Chapter 121 Hiding something?What to hide?A ticket home? (Ask for monthly ticket)
2 month 6 day.

The Premier League schedule continues to advance.

The Leicester City players embarked on an away trip again on this day.

They went to Manchester for the first time on this day, but not to the famous Old Trafford Stadium, but to Manchester City's Etihad Stadium.

This is also a huge and magnificent stadium. It was first prepared for the Commonwealth Games and later became the home stadium of Manchester City.

"Ohhhhhhhh..."

On this day, the Etihad, which can accommodate more than 5000 spectators to watch the game, was also full. More than [-] die-hard Manchester City fans came here early to cheer for the team.

In addition, there are more than 7000 expedition fans from Leicester City and some tourist fans.

And in the press conference before the game.

Manchester City coach Pellegrini appeared here and was interviewed by reporters.

"How is the team's preparation?" a reporter asked him.

"Very good." Pellegrini smiled slightly, "We have good confidence."

"Is this confidence specific to this game? Or is it the second leg of the League Cup semi-finals that is going to be played here?"

"Including everything." Pellegrini replied: "Of course, in order to ensure our success in the semi-finals, we will hide something in this game."

"Hide something?" The reporters suddenly became interested and asked, "Can you be more specific?"

"Some tactical arrangements, against Leicester City."

Pellegrini answered with ease without revealing too much, "Everyone will be able to see it in the next game."

"Will the team rotate in this game?" A reporter flipped through the information and continued: "Because Leicester City has said in advance that the players have sufficient physical reserves and all the main players will play in this game."

"There will be no rotation in the first half. If we have an advantage or a disadvantage at midfield, we will make adjustments."

Pellegrini expressed his thoughts and continued: "The focus is still on the next game."

"Okay, then we look forward to seeing what Mr. Pellegrini hides as soon as possible."

A reporter laughed out loud, and the press conference ended simply like this.

As for Pellegrini's "hiding something", it was quickly reported and became a big topic.

Three in the afternoon.

The game officially kicks off at the Etihad.

Since the two teams would have a life-or-death battle just a few days later, this game was more labeled as an experimental game.

Although there are many people watching, not many people pay too much attention to the results.

Of course, Leicester City is still looking forward to a smooth win in the away game and once again improve the Premier League points.

From the beginning of the game, they turned the away game and launched a rapid offensive in the away game.

Manchester City has always felt a little bit behind, making more tentative offensive attempts, with the main focus being on defense.

This may be the tone of their next game, defensive counterattack.

With one goal advantage and two away goal advantages, they will definitely focus on defense in the next game.

Under this circumstance, Leicester City's players played more and more smoothly today, and they got better and better as they played, and they practiced their offensive skills well.

Game No.16 minutes.

Mahrez, who was in hot form today, made a crazy breakthrough from the left, passing Manchester City's full-back Sagna and central defender Otamendi.

"Oh!"

The subsequent left-footed shot hit Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart without any reaction and sent the ball directly into the dead center of the net!

One to zero!

Leicester City easily took the lead in the away game!

The expedition fans and visitor fans at the scene burst into cheers. This was definitely a wonderful goal.

Mahrez showed a super high level in this goal and performed at a superstar level.

And the second goal came not too late.

Before the end of the first half, Mahrez completed a breakthrough against Sagna on the left wing and passed to Vardy in the center to help Vardy push and break the net.

Two to zero!
Mahrez's pass and shot helped Leicester City score easily again!
Mahrez felt a little crazy today. In just one half, he beat the Manchester City fans at the Etihad into silence.

Manchester City coach Pellegrini did not force victory in this game. He quickly used up all the substitution quotas and replaced all three attackers of the team.

After halftime, Sterling, De Bruyne, and Aguero all sat on the bench.

David Silva is in good physical condition and still sticks to the court.

In this game, Chen Yufeng, who felt that the team might win easily, also kept a cautious eye.

He didn't show too much of his improved dribbling skills, and he still played in the same way he was used to before.

After hearing that Pellegrini said he wanted to hide something, he also chose to hide something, saving the real killer move for the second leg of the League Cup semi-finals.

Sometimes, this small detail actually has a crucial impact on the game.

They are all top teams, and there is not much difference in strength.

Once a change occurs, a lot of things can be changed. "Bang!"

After returning from the game in the second half, Mahrez helped Leicester City expand the score with a supplementary shot in the 9th minute of the game.

Three to zero.

There is no suspense at all.

The next game time seemed very relaxed for the players on both sides.

One side gave up without any psychological burden, and the other side got three points steadily.

Everyone was delaying the time in a friendly manner, and finally waited until the moment when the referee blew the whistle to end the game.

"Beep! Beep! Beep—!"

With these three whistles, the game ends.

The 22 players on the court gradually became a tense atmosphere.

Everyone looked at each other with determined expressions, expecting and nervous at the same time.

Obviously, they all knew that this was not a real contest between the two teams.

With Pellegrini hiding something, the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-finals four days later was the real battle between the two teams.

After the game, the Leicester City players gathered together to celebrate after winning easily.

No matter what, they still brought a big victory to the fans in the away game and scored three more points!
Ranieri stood in the middle of the players, pointed to the lawn under his feet, and said seriously: "Have a good rest after you go back, and don't slack off in training these days."

"In four days, we will come back here and have a formal battle with them!"

"I will never talk nonsense. I tell you that it will be an easy game. If you want to reach the finals, you will be qualified to compete for the championship..."

Ranieri's expression became determined, he looked around and said passionately: "You know how to do it!"

"it is good!"

The Leicester City players responded quickly. The joy of winning and the desire to advance to the final were intertwined, making them make very passionate sounds.

"Come on! Lester!"

"We will be the final team! We will kick Liverpool's butt again in the final!"

"Come on! Believe in ourselves and don't underestimate the enemy!"

Everyone cheered each other up and then walked towards the players' tunnel.

In this game, Mahrez, who won the best player with two shots and one pass, did not attend the post-match press conference, but pushed Chen Yufeng out.

Chen Yufeng did not shirk anything and followed Mr. Ranieri to the post-match press conference.

"The Premier League has 25 points in 62 rounds. This is a somewhat ambiguous score. Does Mr. Ranieri have any other opinions?"

When they sat down, the reporters at the scene began to pry Ranieri's mouth.

This is their way of creating topics. It’s not like reporters are brainless. Unless there are special circumstances, they are still very friendly in person.

Face to face with the players and head coach, they are actually the weaker side.

After returning to their own newspapers and media, all this will be reversed, and they will use tricked words to add fuel to the topic to create topics.

"Not at the moment, it's just that we are one step closer to my goal. We may be able to securely qualify for the Europa League." Ranieri did not take the bait and simply answered.

"Where is Yufeng? What do you think of this?" A reporter asked again.

"I'm not the head coach of Leicester City. I won't answer this kind of question." Chen Yufeng smiled and shook his head.

Ranieri immediately cast an admiring glance, and the two looked at each other with a smile.

The reporters at the scene suddenly felt helpless, and then turned the topic to the most critical and important EFL Cup semi-finals.

"On the 10th, the second leg with Manchester City will start here. Is the team determined to compete for the final spot?"

"Of course." Ranieri nodded, still maintaining a steady tone, expressing his desire while putting himself in a weak position, "But since we were [-]-[-] behind at home in the last game, it will be a difficult game. the match of."

"But I think the players will try if they really want it."

He's always like this, he doesn't like to show off.

"What do you think of Mr. Pellegrini's suggestion that he hid something?"

"Let's deal with the changes by staying the same. We will maintain the same style of play as before." Ranieri smiled slightly and said nothing more.

As for Chen Yufeng next to him, he finally caught such a good opportunity and chose to make a joke to lighten the atmosphere.

"Actually, I personally have something hidden. This will be a real killer move. I believe in myself."

Chen Yufeng shrugged, then showed a puzzled look, "As for what Mr. Pellegrini hid, I couldn't figure it out and thought about it for a long time."

"Although the game is at the Etihad, this is the last game in which Manchester City can compete for the title this season."

"Once he loses, Pellegrini will not be able to see the Manchester City fans again."

"So I'm very sure." Chen Yufeng waved his hand with certainty on his expression: "He must have hidden his ticket home, and he is too embarrassed to take it out now."

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