Football: A late bloomer, starting with Leicester City

Chapter 330 The Champions League knockout groups are released! The laughter of Chen Yufeng and Walsh (please vote for me)

This was also the last highlight of Chen Yufeng's game. In the second half of the game, he was replaced by Albrighton and ushered in the rest time.

The intensive Christmas schedule is coming soon, and Ranieri must prepare for the future.

From December 12st to the end of January, they have 31 games to play, including four Premier League games and two FA Cup games.

Of course, if they lose the first game of the FA Cup and are eliminated, they won't have to play the second game.

But this is only a small probability event. After deciding to go all out to attack the FA Cup this year, the possibility of Leicester City kneeling in one round is very small.

Somewhat coincidentally, the opponent in the third round of the FA Cup (three rounds for Premier League teams) is Everton, who is playing today.

But it was an away game, so it’s hard to say how difficult it would be.

No one knows whether Everton will be able to stop Leicester City with all their strength, especially after today's game.

Therefore, Ranieri may also want to take a step back, not to beat Everton too badly, avoid any grudges, and let them try their best to stop his team in the subsequent FA Cup.

The best thing is to win a small victory, score points and at the same time make the opponent walk out of the court less uncomfortable.

After all, for a team like Everton, when it comes to the FA Cup, it's better to just give up and not be too persistent.

“When is the draw for the Champions League?”

After Chen Yufeng came off the field, he turned to look at Steve Walsh and asked.

"Tomorrow night." Walsh replied, with some expectation in his eyes.

"We'll watch it together then, or at home?"

Chen Yufeng asked about the team's arrangements. Many teams have the habit of organizing and watching the lottery ceremony together.

"There should be no gatherings," Walsh simply replied.

"That's good. I can have a good workout tomorrow."

There was a smile on Chen Yufeng's lips, as if he didn't want to waste this kind of time. He wanted to focus on his own improvement.

He never slacked off on improving his physical fitness.

"Don't you care?"

Steve Walsh sat upright and was very confused, "I originally thought that you were the most ambitious person in the team. This is what I found out from our daily conversations."

“Honestly, in my opinion, the most ambitious person in terms of management and coaching staff is me.”

"If you can tell me where you want to go, I can also tell you my ideas."

As if he felt that saying this was a bit too biased, he then added: "The main reason is that everyone is unwilling to say it. They all take the Champions League too seriously and feel that it is an unreachable holy place."

"This is actually a fact, but I still think people should dream a little bit."

"But the character of Mr. Ranieri and many people is like this. They may have thunder in their chests, but they don't like to express it."

"Write it down together?" Chen Yufeng suggested with a smile, remembering a scene from a TV series in his previous life.

"Evan, bring two pens!" Walsh waved, and an assistant coach next to him quickly came over with two pens.

Both of them wrote their goals on their hands, then looked at each other with smiles.

"To ensure that both of us are on the same page, I'm asking for help from outside."

Walsh made a sign of the cross in front of his chest, then took Chen Yufeng's hand and pressed it tightly with his own, as if doing so would make the answers written by the two coincide.

Then, the two slowly separated their hands and presented their answers in front of each other's eyes.

"Hahahahahaha..." A burst of laughter came to mind here, and the two hugged each other.

Ranieri, who was not far ahead, turned his head and looked at the two men leaning forward and back together. He shrugged slightly to express his helplessness.

How did these two people hook up?

What is written in your hand?

"Oh!"

The game ended with a header from Lukaku.

In the end, Leicester City won the victory without any danger at home, increasing their Premier League wins to 14 games.

After 18 rounds, they ranked second in the standings with a record of 14 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses.

44 minutes less than half way!

In the past, this might have been a score high enough to top the list.

But the competition in the Premier League this season is very fierce. Conte's Chelsea have performed brilliantly and currently have a record of 15 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, which is 2 points higher than Leicester City!

However, no matter what, Leicester City has performed very well this season.

After retaining Kanter and Chen Yufeng, and making key signings in multiple positions, their results have not plummeted, but have a tendency to stabilize at the forefront!

This is absolutely an incredible performance!

Even in the current British peninsula, it is still the same as last season. It is certain that Leicester City was unable to balance the rotation mechanism in the subsequent three-line battles, resulting in a decline in performance.

But this also proves from the side that Leicester City's strategic record this season is very successful.

They haven't yet shown their embarrassment to those who are waiting to see the joke.

In the interview after the game, faced with the reporters' constant difficulties and doubts, Chen Yufeng also confidently spread his hands and expressed his dissatisfaction.

"I know that we are a very popular team, and every player on the team is also very topical and popular."

"But I think this is not the reason why everyone has to target us."

"Well, you will indeed do this. Except for a few media outlets, most of them are just traditional British journalists who adapt to the situation."

"Tell everyone this."

"You can keep targeting us, or you can keep making things difficult for us, but don't forget that Leicester City now has three lines to compete for the championship."

"How do you ensure we don't get one of these?"

"No matter how small the impact of the Community Shield is, it is still a championship. As long as we can win another championship, we will be the double champion team this season. If we win two, we can create a triple crown legend."

At this point, Chen Yufeng also quickly added at the right time. He said he was adding, but in fact he was blocking the mouths of the reporters who were about to open their mouths and interrupting their words, "You keep playing rogue, why can't you let me do it too?" " If you think you are the vulnerable group, then I have nothing to say.”

"Anyway, that's it, we'll see."

…………

The next day, when everyone's eyes were on the Champions League draw ceremony, only Chen Yufeng was running at the training base.

There was heavy rain outside today, so he did not choose to run outside.

What does Chen Yufeng usually think about when running?

In fact, he himself doesn't know, what he thinks is different every day.

It's a boring act and you have to have some fun with it or you won't be able to stick with it.

What Chen Yufeng was thinking about today was the next arrangement.

Needless to say about the schedule, just be prepared for the fast-moving devilish schedule, rush in with your head covered, and wait until later to look back and see how everyone did during this period.

Chen Yufeng likes this. He is a person who likes to summarize.

As for other aspects...

According to the news from Dad, two car brands and snack brands came to us and significantly increased their quotations, which already met the psychological expectations they had set.

However, this kind of endorsement must be exclusive. Under the principle of mutual exclusion of like, you certainly cannot endorse Audi and Mercedes-Benz, Lay's and Orion at the same time.

Which one to choose needs to be discussed.

Dad said there will be an answer to this by the end of January.

In addition, Puma wants to renew his contract with the highest salary in the industry. Chen Yufeng's popularity this year has brought a lot to Puma. They definitely want to keep this popular player in their company.

Regardless of whether it is from a commercial value or an emotional perspective, it is definitely reasonable for Puma to come over and give back.

The specific price of this endorsement will be determined in February.

At the FIFA Awards Ceremony in mid-January, this is something that must be included in the judging.

If Chen Yufeng can gain another wave of popularity through 'World Footballer', the corresponding quotation will definitely increase.

Everyone understands this truth, and at the same time they know that Chen Yufeng and his son are not stupid and know what to do.

If you want to express your sincerity, it's best to take the initiative to add these things.

Chen Yufeng has a choice, but the brand does not.

Because he is a superstar.

That night, after finishing his exercise, Chen Yufeng finally turned on his phone and wanted to watch the results of the draw.

People can be weird sometimes. After Chen Yufeng opened the lottery results, he took the initiative to cover the Leicester City column. He wanted to reveal the surprise last.

He wants to see the results of other people's draws first.

The first thing that catches the eye is Juventus VS Copenhagen, followed by Manchester City VS Monaco.

It is easier to tell which one is stronger and which one is weaker. Everyone is optimistic that Juventus and Manchester City will enter the final eight.

However, in Chen Yufeng's memory, it seems that Guardiola did not lead the team to achieve very good results this season. They were strongly blocked by Monaco and were eliminated in the top 16...

The next thing I saw was Arsenal's game against Bayern, and Real Madrid's game against Naples.

These are two somewhat suspenseful games. Bayern and Real Madrid have a certain degree of initiative, but they cannot be said to be guaranteed to qualify.

The status of the two teams in the group stage really worries the fans.

Of course, Chen Yufeng would definitely not be worried, as he knew the original final result.

Subsequently, the battle lines of Dortmund VS Benfica and Paris VS Barcelona appeared in front of Chen Yufeng.

He then saw Bayer Leverkusen VS Atletico Madrid, which was the last game apart from Leicester City.

"Then all that's left is Seville."

A smile appeared on Chen Yufeng's lips. It seemed that the butterfly effect he had had did not lead to changes in the top 16 matchups.

Leicester City still faced Sevilla as before.

This is not a strong opponent. It can be said that Leicester City drew a good draw.

But now that we are here, no one will take it lightly.

A good draw does not mean you will enter the quarter-finals. Sevilla is only weak compared to a strong team. Leicester City was a relegation team a year ago. You certainly cannot say that Sevilla is a traditionally strong team in Spain. Sub-weak.

Most outsiders are not optimistic that Leicester City can overcome the hurdle of Sevilla.

"I hope that through some of the butterfly effects of my arrival, I can change the final quarter-finals draw."

Chen Yufeng has confidence in the team and himself. He has helped Leicester City securely enter the quarterfinals.

When drawing lots for the quarter-finals, divisions will be drawn, and then the upper and lower halves will be revealed.

He still hopes that Real Madrid, the historical champion, will not appear in his half.

At least lead the team to the final first, and then face Real Madrid. The players in the team must have a tougher mentality.

"But don't be afraid if you encounter it early. If the dream is the Big Ears Cup, then Real Madrid must overcome the hurdle."

Chen Yufeng murmured again, he was already looking forward to the arrival of the Champions League knockout rounds.

He has already scored 14 goals in this Champions League, and he is not far away from the final record.

He really wants to carve his name deeper into this year's Champions League.

(End of this chapter)