Football: A late bloomer, starting with Leicester City

Chapter 244 Klose’s pain in the Champions League, is Chen Yufeng expected to compete for the Golden Ball?

"Klose! Swing his head and hit the goal! Beautiful! Wonderful header shot!"

"Leicester City overtook the score! This was a wonderful attack! After officially entering the siege, Leicester City has been missing a decisive figure!"

"Chen Yufeng also lacks someone who can help him! Klose did it! He scored twice in his first game at Leicester City!"

"The old man is brave and ambitious! The cooperation of two Leicester City veterans!"

Zhan Jun shouted and looked excitedly down the court, wanting to see the two people's celebrations.

He saw Chen Yufeng waving to the stands in a commanding manner, and also saw Klose pointing at Chen Yufeng and sprinting again, coming to Chen Yufeng's back and giving him a hug.

This collaboration between the two may be a good start.

Top-notch crosses and top-notch shots will be another important offensive method for Leicester City in the new season!

"Although this game was difficult, it was not a bad thing."

Zhang Lu, who was next to him, also spoke, providing another level of explanation for the fans, "First of all, let me remind the Leicester City players that the Premier League is not that easy, and the newly promoted team can beat the defending champion."

"Secondly, this also allowed them to find a good offensive routine."

"We all know that an offensive routine is not suitable for every game. You must have changes and have multiple offensive plans. Only through constant attempts can you have a chance of breaking the opponent's goal."

"Leicester City relied more on quick counterattacks last season. In the counterattack, Valdy Mahrez and others played a huge role."

"But in positional battles, the speed of people like Vardy cannot be used."

"At this time, with veterans like Klose and impactful young people like Achraf, this Leicester City team will become more comprehensive."

"Comprehensive, this may not be enough for Leicester City to have a winning streak, but it may be able to guarantee the lower limit of this team."

"..."

Zhang Lu's words made Zhan Jun nod. His analysis was correct.

Football is an interesting sport. There are always many changes and dramas in it. Nothing is certain. This is also the charm of this sport.

Everyone saw Leicester City achieve great success last season, including this team Chen Yufeng, who achieved greater success in the subsequent European Cup.

But when they return to the Premier League in the new season, you will still feel that everything is new, as if everything has been rearranged and started again.

People will still look forward to Chen Yufeng's Premier League performance, while remaining skeptical about his stability.

It can be said that the next games will be another training.

The only difference from before is that the Leicester City team and Chen Yufeng have greater expectations and pressure, and they have received more attention.

This could be a good thing or a bad thing.

No matter what, whether it's a difficult game or an easy game, whether it's victory or defeat, goals or assists, all of this will explode at the end of the season and gather into a brand new honor roll.

Whether this honor roll can become more glorious depends on the performance of the team and players.

"Beep!"

Not long after this goal, the referee also blew the whistle to restart the game.

Hull City's players braved the emotional gap in their hearts and attacked again, hoping to break Leicester City's goal.

"Retreat! Don't rely on us, it's our turn to find a counterattack!"

Chen Yufeng began to direct the defense of his teammates, signaling the entire line to retreat.

His current physical fitness is not very good, but he still has to persist for a while.

There are currently only three substitutions in the Premier League, and Ranieri has exhausted all adjustment opportunities.

"Kante! Kante! Cut off the football and kick it to the wing. Mahrez and I will take the ball to the corner kick area to protect it!"

Chen Yufeng continued to direct the defense and passing of his teammates, fulfilling the duties of a captain.

There is nothing embarrassing about this, it is just a normal response.

On the court, whoever plays dumb football will be a coward in this stormy arena, and will not be able to cooperate and defend well with his teammates.

Time passed like this minute by minute. When Leicester City began to retreat, Hull City's offense seemed weak and weak. They often caused trouble for themselves and delayed the rhythm.

Most teams promoted from the English Championship are only at this level in their first season...

We can only hope they have good luck in the next game and can score more points through sharp counterattacks.

“哔！哔！哔——！”

When the referee finally blew the three long whistles to end the game, all Leicester City players raised their hands to celebrate their first Premier League win of the season.

Away games are always difficult, but fortunately they managed to do it in the end!

Got three points!

"Congratulations, how does it feel to score in the Premier League?"

After the game, Chen Yufeng dragged his tired body to Klose's side, shook hands with him and hugged him.

"not bad."

There was a smile on Klose's already weathered face, and he sighed: "It's just that in the minds of British fans, I am more firmly known as a header-only player."

"Hahaha, you can't." Chen Yufeng shook his head and encouraged: "When there is another opportunity in the next game, I will give you some crosses that are close to the ground, and I will also find a few goals with both feet."

"I'm looking forward to it." Klose came over and hugged Chen Yufeng again, and then went to celebrate with Achraf and others.

When he walked into the players' tunnel, Chen Yufeng was a little surprised as to where Hull City coach Ferland had gone, then turned around and saw the bald man. “Mr Phelan, see you at the King Power Stadium.”

Chen Yufeng didn't say much, just showed a bright smile, waved and turned around.

As long as he did what he said.

There is no need to talk to these coaches anymore after the game.

"See you at the King Power Stadium..."

Ferran gritted his teeth and said, everyone knew that his desire to defeat Leicester City was at its peak at this moment.

But how difficult is it for a newly promoted team to defeat Leicester City?

Perhaps it would be better to leave this question to the big6 teams.

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At the press conference not long after, reporters stopped Klose and Chen Yufeng, seemingly wanting to interview them together.

"Let's talk about the game."

The reporters quickly stopped the two people in front of the interview board, with countless microphones pointed at them.

The two looked at each other and smiled. Finally, Chen Yufeng was the first to speak: "We encountered some difficulties, but this is normal. Everyone maintained a good attitude and finally got back what originally belonged to us."

"I believe the team will adjust well in the coming time. The Community Shield match against Manchester United proved our strength."

After Chen Yufeng finished speaking, he turned his attention to Klose, who also pretended to regret and smiled: "I have not experienced Leicester City's miraculous journey last season."

"So for me, no matter what kind of victory it is, there will be no psychological gap. I am still very happy."

"From my perspective, this game was tense from the beginning. In the end, this tension naturally condensed into happiness and gave me strong self-confidence."

"Do you regret not participating in Leicester City's last season? Do you have any other major regrets in your career?" A reporter asked again with a smile.

"If I had known that I was going to join Leicester City and work with the best players, of course I should have joined them last season."

Klose's smile grew wider and he praised his teammates' performance last season, "How can this not be a regret? It was a miraculous season."

"As for myself, winning the Champions League will always be a regret in my career, because this is the only thing missing from me to complete the Grand Slam of club honors."

Speaking of this, he also felt a little relieved and joked: "In my opinion, not joining from last season is the same pain as not winning the Champions League."

"Hahahaha..." The reporters at the scene laughed, knowing that Klose was expressing his loyalty to the new club and also expressing that he enjoyed staying with these children from Leicester City.

"But have you ever thought about starting a more legendary journey in the new season? Or even make up for the gap in your club's honor?" A reporter asked a question that was difficult to answer.

Klose obviously hesitated. This was too difficult, almost impossible. He didn't know how to reply to reporters.

On the one hand, Leicester City was already very legendary last season. How many more legends do they need to surpass?

On the other hand, to make up for the honor gap, doesn't this mean winning the Champions League with Leicester City?

This is even more bizarre. Maybe the reporter asked this question because he was asking about his views on the Champions League in the new season.

Just answer the question and fight for it. If someone says you don't know the heights of the world, just answer "Impossible" and it will hurt the hearts of your teammates and the club.

This is obviously a problem of digging holes. The legendary German shooter feels the attack power of the British media at this moment.

"We will work hard on all fronts and see what happens at the end of the season. Goodbye."

Chen Yufeng simply replied, took Klose's arm and walked towards the locker room, showing no intention of accepting any more interviews from reporters.

If you stay any longer, the problems will only get more and more outrageous.

"It's really difficult."

After walking a few steps, Klose shook his head at Chen Yufeng and complained.

"That's just the way they are, don't worry about it."

Chen Yufeng smiled slightly and said, "Being good ourselves will always change public opinion."

"How to do it well?" Klose was a little curious, and then joked: "Score a lot of goals, or win the Champions League?"

For him, the Champions League is indeed a lifetime pain, because the lack of honors in this competition has caused his historical status in football to be lower than other superstars.

Statistically speaking, he is actually no weaker than many shooters.

"Including everything."

What Klose didn't expect was that Chen Yufeng's answer was meaningful, with some vigorous desire in his smile.

Is this... something you want to fight for?

There was some confusion on Klose's expression, wondering what Chen Yufeng meant.

Thinking of the wasted time in this event for more than ten years, he really couldn't hold out any more hope.

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"The defending champion Leicester City almost lost in the first game! New World Cup champion Miroslav Klose scored twice to save the team, and Chen Yufeng scored a goal and an assist, making for a good start to the new season!" - The British Guardian

"Leicester City's defense has obvious problems and may suffer a Waterloo-like decline in the coming season. The second round of the league against Arsenal will be enough for them to suffer!" - The Times

"Chen Yufeng had a goal and an assist in the first round of the Premier League and played a wonderful performance! Stability has become the only questionable factor that fans are concerned about!" - East Midlands News

"Is there any hope for the Ballon d'Or at the end of the year? Chen Yufeng is expected to join the competition for the Ballon d'Or at the end of the year, and even break Melo's two-divided world situation, step in and become a tripartite!" - French Football

"There is no obvious reinforcement in Leicester City's lineup. Klose's goal was only based on the opponent's defensive weakness. Other teams have made significant signings and reinforcements this season, which may directly destroy the confidence of Leicester fans. !” – Manchester News

"Last season's Champions League champion competed with the European Cup champion for the Golden Ball? In my opinion, Chen Yufeng is still far behind." - Madrid News

(End of this chapter)