Football: A late bloomer, starting with Leicester City

Chapter 122 Pellegrini’s coincidental tactical arrangement, Kante’s dilemma (please vote for me)

"This damn number 66!"

The next day, Pellegrini, who saw Chen Yufeng's remarks in the team meeting room, was so angry that he knocked over the tactical board in the meeting room.

He stood there and calmed down for a long time, then finally recovered, lifted up the tactical board again, and explained the semi-final arrangements to the Manchester City players.

"People who are missing legs must not be able to walk. We must break the legs of Leicester City's two wingers so that they cannot pass the ball inward freely during the game."

As Pellegrini spoke, he pointed the tactical pen in his hand at Mahrez and Chen Yufeng.

When he pointed at Chen Yufeng, he hit it hard a few times, as if venting his anger, and then made a sound.

"Yaya Toure and Fernandio, you two need to move closer to the wings in defense and assist the full-backs in defending Leicester City on both sides. Do you understand?"

After seeing the two men nodding, he continued to cast his gaze on David Silva's face, "David, when on defense, move back, cover for the midfielder, and stand in their position."

"I believe you have the ability to do a good job."

"Especially the defense of Mahrez must be paid attention to. This is the target we focus on. You have also seen his breakthrough today. Two people must defend it."

"As for this old guy..." Pellegrini pointed his tactical pen at Chen Yufeng's position, "block his pass, double-team him, and steal the ball from him."

"Did you hear that? He didn't break through. Once a double-team is formed, our goal is not to destroy, but to get the ball back!"

"Let him be the sinner of Leicester City tomorrow!"

After Pellegrini said this, he turned his attention to the midfield and talked about the team's offense.

He spoke in great detail, and you could tell that he attached great importance to this game.

In fact, Chen Yufeng was right about one thing.

Now the top management has given Pellegrini an ultimatum. If he cannot win the League Cup, he will leave here in June this year.

Reaching the finals is easy to say, but if the semi-finals are stopped by Leicester City, then everything will really be over.

Therefore, Pellegrini attaches great importance to this game, and it is appropriate to say that it is the last game of his Manchester City coaching career.

After all was said and done, Pellegrini called everyone together.

"one two Three!"

"Manchester City! Come on!"

Neat and loud shouts rang out in the conference room, and all the players put their hands together to complete the final cheer.

…………

2 month 10 day.

The much-anticipated day has finally arrived again.

On this day, the two second-leg matches of the League Cup semi-finals will start at the same time.

Which two teams can achieve the final victory, successfully advance to the finals, and have the opportunity to win the first trophy of the year in March will be decided today.

On this day, near the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City fans surrounded the place.

They didn't care about the defeat in the last game. In their view, it was just a game of letting go. The real killer move would be contained in this battle.

"Oh oh oh oh...oh oh oh oh oh oh..."

"Manchester city!! Manchester city!!"

More than [-] Manchester City fans gathered outside the stadium and started cheering before entering the stadium, waving the team's blue flag outside the Etihad Stadium.

In a city where they had been suppressed by Manchester United for many years.

With the gradual decline of Manchester United in recent years and the arrival of financial backer Mansour, they finally saw hope of revival.

Every Manchester City fan dreams of becoming a real Premier League giant and no longer being discriminated against and slandered by Red Devils fans.

There is an indispensable element for becoming a wealthy family, and that is championships. Countless championships, the more the better!
This season, as the Premier League gradually lost hope, the FA Cup was also eliminated.

While feeling uncomfortable, they could only pin their hopes on this League Cup.

At this time, there was about half an hour before the start of the game.

The Blue Moon flag stretched endlessly, running through dozens of nearby streets. Countless fans wearing Manchester City jerseys walked towards the stadium with great energy and expectation.

"The sky in Manchester is blue! We will win the League Cup this season!",

"Leicester City! Let's sink into the sand!"

"They are just a bunch of lucky people, and this should stop today!"

"Come on! Manchester City!!"

"Go, go, go! Pellegrini will defeat them like he did in the first game, and we will be the final winners!"

"Come on!! Enter the final and meet Liverpool!"

"..."

The loud cheers never stopped, and with high momentum, fans began to organize their admission.

At this time, an executive car also drove slowly and drove into the parking lot next to the stadium under everyone's gaze.

Sitting in the car was Mansour, the wealthy man in the Middle East and the owner of Manchester City.

Mansour has thick black hair and was wearing his favorite black suit today. He went to the team's VIP box as soon as he got up, waiting for the game in the company of champagne and wine.Seeing the [-] Blue Moon fans sitting down one after another in the interior of the stadium, a smile appeared on his lips, and he was very much looking forward to the start of today's game.

"Will we win?"

Mansour turned to look at the assistant next to him, who quickly replied with a chuckle: "Of course, we will enter the finals."

"Hahaha."

After chuckling a few times, Mansour shook the goblet in his hand and quietly waited for the game to begin.

Not long after, the buses of the two teams entered the stadium where the game was played, and the players from both sides went on stage to warm up.

"Yu Yu Yu Yu Yu Yu Yu..."

When Chen Yufeng and others appeared on the field wearing white Leicester City jerseys, the Manchester City fans at the scene suddenly burst into loud boos.

If an individual unit makes such a sound, it is very small.

But if there are more than 5 people together, it will feel like the whole place is enveloped and the magic sound penetrates the ears.

It is conceivable that this will be the treatment that all Leicester City players will receive today.

After a simple warm-up, the players from both sides returned to the locker room and made final preparations.

"I never like to say too many words. Honor is not far ahead. I hope you can seize the opportunity."

Ranieri waved to call everyone, and all the Leicester City players put their hands together, and then waved them together heavily.

"Leicester City!! come on!!!"

As high-pitched shouts sounded, all the players finally checked their shin pads and other equipment, waiting to play.

"This journey has been difficult. Do you think we will win?"

Kanter, who was sitting next to Chen Yufeng, asked in a low voice while stuffing his shin guards.

"do not know."

Chen Yufeng smiled and said: "If you win, will you stay with this team?"

Kanter was stunned when he heard this, and the movements of his hands were half a beat slow. Then he lowered his head in a panic and continued to stuff his shin guards, "What are you talking about?"

"I'm just thinking that if we have such a wonderful season, it will be a pity if we don't strive for higher honors together next season." Chen Yufeng spoke softly without getting too far.

"I really want the championship."

Kanter didn't say anything else, just said this simple sentence.

"So what are we doing now?"

Chen Yufeng said as he walked towards the players' tunnel, "If the League Cup can ultimately succeed, I hope you will consider some things carefully."

Kanter looked at Chen Yufeng's back from behind, feeling a little distracted for a moment.

Next to him, Shinji Okazaki had been listening to the conversation between the two, and seemed to have guessed something. After standing up, he patted Kanter on the shoulder and looked at each other deeply.

He seemed to be saying, do you really want to break up the combination and hardcore relationship between the three of us...

Kanter lowered his head, as if thinking about something. After a long time, he stood up and walked towards the court with firm eyes.

…………

"Beep!"

"The game begins! Audience friends, you are now watching the 1516 season, the English Football League Cup, referred to as the League Cup!"

"The two teams we faced were Leicester City and Manchester City, two teams that had played against each other not long ago!"

"In the last game, Leicester City defeated their opponent [-]-[-] on the road, but that will definitely not count. Manchester City will definitely save all their skills for today!"

"Let's take a look at today's game and see who can advance to the finals first!"

"..."

As the referee's whistle sounded, the game officially started.

Leicester City took the lead and kicked the ball from the center circle. After a few simple kicks, they kicked the ball towards the frontcourt.

"Oh!"

Manchester City full-back Kolarov blocked Chen Yufeng and cleared the ball, recording his first statistic of the day.

Subsequently, Fox sent a foul ball towards Chen Yufeng, who knocked back and then inserted behind the defense.

Fox's pass arrived quickly, and Chen Yufeng also aimed a pass in the middle.

"Oh!"

Manchester City center back Otamendi cleared the ball towards the frontcourt, and then led the entire defense line to press forward.

Everything was carried out in a high-spirited atmosphere, and all the players had a bit of desire to win on their faces.

Whether it is players who have been famous for a long time like Aguero, De Bruyne, and David Silva, or players who are just starting to struggle like Kante, Chen Yufeng, and Shinji Okazaki.

No one wants to lose in this kind of game, and no one wants to underestimate their opponent!
They all worked hard [-]%, and after coming up, they rushed to squeeze out all their energy!
The semi-finals are actually no less exciting than the finals.

At this moment, everyone is rushing towards the final spot in the championship, hoping that they can become that hero and lead the team forward!

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