Football: A late bloomer, starting with Leicester City

Chapter 15 The late bloomer’s Premier League debut is finally here! (Seeking for further reading)
On the court, the game has officially started.

The players on both sides immediately fell into a fierce and fierce fight. Everyone started running and engaging the other player's players in close combat.

The opening game is a battle that greatly affects the team's morale. No one wants to lose in this kind of game.

Leicester City's players still seem to be in very good condition, and everyone's face is full of fighting spirit, as if they were still fighting for relegation and grabbing points at the end of last season.

This is also the brilliance of Ranieri. He did not set any short-term or too long-term goals for the players, but only set a [-]-point relegation goal.

This makes the players more concrete in their minds and clearer about what they should do and what games they should strive to win.

"Leicester City's offense was good during this period. They gradually suppressed Sunderland and their offense was very efficient."

"It seems that the saying that there are no underdogs in the Premier League is really not just rhetoric. Even Leicester City, which was very unfavorable to everyone before the season, still has good strength."

"In this case, state will become the only winning factor for teams of equal strength."

"Let's take a look at this counterattack. Leicester City is advancing very quickly and Mahrez is on the left!"

"Foul, Leicester City got the first set-piece opportunity of the game!"

"..."

Time passed like this minute by minute, and the commentators in the studio passionately provided explanations to the audience in front of the TV.

side of the field.

There was no thought on Ranieri's expression. He just stood there quietly, folding his arms and observing the situation on the field.

Today may be because of the opening match. Ranieri wore a light-colored suit and a dark blue and purple tie that looked particularly eye-catching. He had his back straight and was very energetic.

He just stood there, showing the world that he was indestructible.

Even though he has always been the first head coach to be dismissed with the loudest voice, looking back now, it is no longer the case. His fangs are first exposed on this field...

Behind him, Chen Yufeng and Kanter were sitting on the bench, wearing substitute vests and observing the situation on the court.

Among the newbies who just joined the team, only Oka Kirshinji got a chance to start today.

The two of them still had to be on standby.

Regarding this, although Kanter was a little disappointed, it was not unacceptable.

In any case, the French Ligue [-] club Caen where he stayed before was indeed not as strong as Leicester City.

Coming to a new team and slowly fighting for a place is already good.

As for Chen Yufeng, he has long been accustomed to this and must have no idea.

On the contrary, this time on the bench was the happiest time in his career so far.

On the one hand, he has Kanter, a future World Cup winner, by his side...

What's more, he really started to have his own hope in this star-studded and fiercely competitive football world!

He is no longer the team's mascot, but a player who actually has the potential to contribute to a club!
"Oh!"

On the court, the game time has reached eleven minutes.

Mahrez's set kick was sent, and Vardy, who was in the penalty area, made a wonderful look back and threw the ball into the Sunderland goal.

Everything was so sudden and so smooth!

"Ohhhhh...!"

The Leicester City fans at the scene suddenly burst into excited shouts, and Vardy also opened his goal account for the new season with a domineering sliding kneel!
One to zero!

Leicester City takes the lead at home!

This is also Leicester City's first goal since Ranieri took office!
And this goal is just the beginning.

In the following time, Leicester City quickly recovered its defensive front and launched a steel defense like an iron wall, while looking for opportunities to counterattack.When Sunderland got to this point, they knew there was a trap and had to attack aggressively.

Teams that are lagging behind do not have the qualifications and conditions to prevent counterattacks.

In such a situation, Mahrez once again scored a wonderful volley at the 304th minute of the game, pushing the score to [-]-[-]!

Four minutes later, veteran midfielder Andy King stepped in to receive Mahrez's through ball during the counterattack, and blasted the football into Sunderland's goal again!

Three to zero!
Leicester City, which has always been undervalued, defeated Sunderland in just one half!
They showed strong offensive efficiency!
"King king! King king!"

Leicester City fans were in complete excitement, shouting Andy King's nickname in the stadium.

King, this is Andy King as the team veteran.

He was given a nickname by the fans after he won the English League One title, the English Championship title, and finally scored goals in the Premier League.

In the second half of the game after that, there were some twists and turns in the game.

Sunderland made three substitutions in a row and launched a desperate counterattack in the frontcourt.

In the 3rd minute of the game, they took advantage of Leicester City's mistake in defending a corner kick and scored a goal!
Six minutes later, there was another set-piece opportunity. Their center back rushed up and jumped high again, scoring a header!
Three to two!
The score seems to be in suspense again!
Ranieri, who had been calm for the whole game, also slightly spread his hands and was not satisfied with the team's defense.

In his philosophy of Italian football, a [-]-[-] victory is far better than a [-]-[-] or even [-]-[-] victory.

That will make this team show a more reassuring strength.

"Kante, come here."

Ranieri had to make adjustments. He turned around and called Kante, and at the same time his eyes instantly caught Chen Yufeng next to him.

After seeing Chen Yufeng's expectant gaze, he hesitated for a moment and then looked back at the right midfielder Albrighton on the field.

"Feng, come here too."

Ranieri is going to give it a try. Sometimes you have to have some courage when making choices.

Even if you give the impression to the outside world that you are only kind and mediocre.

Hearing Ranieri's words, Chen Yufeng's expression instantly showed some surprise.

He quickly stood up and walked towards Ranieri.

The court was still being played in full swing. There were many players fighting fiercely around Chen Yufeng, and deafening shouts came from behind.

This is a perspective he has never had before, a sensory experience he has never had before!
He had been selected to the squad many times before at Everton and Tottenham, and had been on the bench many times.

But he has never stood up from the bench during a game, or even come to the sidelines so close to a Premier League match!

Even before, he would sometimes go on the court with his teammates during halftime to warm up and do some activities.

That feeling is incomparable to now!
Because he is really going to step into this arena and play a Premier League game under the attention of so many fans!

Not to mention the millions of fans watching the broadcast in front of the TV!
After 18 years of playing football, he is finally here!
"Remember?"

On the side, Ranieri had already explained everything to Kanter. Kanter nodded and went to the side to warm up.

Ranieri also looked at Chen Yufeng. After a few seconds of silence, he said: "Go on, kid, let me see if you have the ability to play in the Premier League!"

"Prove it to those people before me!"

There are no instructions, both of them know what the other needs and what they need!
"Ok!"

Chen Yufeng responded and started warming up on the sidelines.

Three or four minutes later, he and Kanter gave each other a final hug, cheered each other up, and then walked to the edge of the court together, waiting for substitutions.

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