Football: A late bloomer, starting with Leicester City

Chapter 51 Two lovely fathers are about to face Arsenal (please follow up)
September 9st, two days before the end of the game.

In the Leicester City training base, Vichai and Chen Yufeng's father, Chen Binghua, finally met again.

The two discussed Chen Yufeng's new contract, and there were no disputes during the process.

In the end, Chen Yufeng renewed his contract with Leicester City for another year, reaching a total three-year contract.

The overall salary has also reached a weekly salary of 2 euros.

This is an annual salary of about one million euros, which is relatively close to the median among the five major leagues.

Of course, Chen Binghua and Chen Yufeng don't pay much attention to salary.

I just care about the value improvement reflected in it and the degree to which it is recognized and valued.

This is most vividly reflected in Chen Binghua today.

"I think it's time to find a new agent for my son. Naturally, my professionalism is no better than those people."

There was a smile on his lips, and happiness filled his face, "I wasted so many years, but I actually thought about it."

"If one day he can perform well and attract better professional agents, he can replace my role."

"Although it was realized late, it is still a blessing after all the hardships."

"He is really good. A well-known agent will find him." Vichai smiled beside him.

Seeing Chen Yufeng's performance during this period, he was naturally in a good mood.

Standing next to Chen Binghua, Wei Chai seemed to think of something and couldn't help but said: "Why haven't I seen you come to watch football with me during this time?"

"Hahaha."

Mentioning this, Chen Binghua's face was full of smiles, "I have been watching from the fans' stands, and I feel that it is closer to the stadium."

"The fans of the team like me very much. After learning that I was Chen Yufeng's father, they respected me very much."

"Now, after every game, a fan will ask me to go to the pub for a drink and a chat."

"I haven't experienced this feeling for many years, so I'm still immersed in it for now and want to experience it more."

Saying these words, Chen Binghua was full of pride.

He is actually a very dignified person with a slightly cold nature, which can be seen from his experience and previous words and deeds.

But now, anyone can see the changes in him.

This sense of happiness and enthusiasm for life will be catalyzed by some things.

For example, there is the experience of walking a long way with a child and seeing the dawn of victory when there was no hope...

Vichai looked into Chen Binghua's eyes again, feeling a little emotional in his heart.

He is also a father, a father who is successful in his own career.

More than ten years ago, while watching a Leicester City game with his son Ayawat, he saw the light burst out in his son's eyes.

Afterwards, he bought the team despite all opposition to pave the way for his son's future.

Vichai had been prepared very early. After teaching Ayawat everything, he would hand over this club to him and let him run this team that has been rooted in his heart since he was a child.

In a sense, he is the same as Chen Binghua.

It's just that the two children chose a different path.

Perhaps it is the expectation for his child Ayawat, or perhaps it is the empathy for Chen Binghua.

Vichai's right arm rested on Chen Binghua's shoulder, and his left hand pointed at the King Power Stadium, which was only the size of his thumb in the distance. "Believe me, I have already seen it with a monk from Thailand."

"Yufeng will achieve greater success there, just wait to be besieged by the fans, hahaha."

"Sometimes, I'm actually a superstitious person."

Vichai is shorter and Chen Binghua is much taller.

The two of them were close in age and dressed similarly, but there was something different about them standing like this.

Maybe from the beginning, they should have been friends instead of partners.

"So will my son Ayawat."

After a long time, Vichai said something in a voice that only he could hear.

The sunset shone on the two of them. From any angle, they were two lovely fathers.

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September 9rd.Leicester City ushered in the third round of the EFL Cup.

This is a cup match that receives little attention. Even the fans of this team will not watch it until it reaches a higher level.

In this game, Leicester City faced West Ham United, which they have already played against this season.

Facing the challenge from the Hammers, Ranieri once again chose to rotate the main players at home, and actually maintained a one-to-one draw for 75 minutes.

Seeing that promotion was expected, Ranieri quickly replaced Vardy and Mahrez in the following time.

Even Chen Yufeng played in the 801st minute of the game.

This kind of game is not that important to Leicester City now, but it is definitely better to advance than not.

Rotating players can get more playing time and training opportunities, and there will be less resentment within the team.

I'll have better luck, if I get to around the semi-finals...

Then everything will be different.

That would mean Leicester City have a chance to win a title they can bid for in the new season.

After all, when that happens, there will be nothing left to say...

on the field.

As the game reached the 805th minute, Vardy was tackled to the ground by the opponent when he broke into the penalty area. When the referee whistled for a penalty kick, all Leicester people smiled.

Soon, as Vardy scored overnight, Leicester City finally won the game [-]-[-].

They advanced to the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup and are only one step away from the semi-finals!
At night, as the results of the next round of draws came out, the Leicester City players suddenly burst into joy after seeing that the team's opponent in the quarter-finals was Hull City in the English Championship.

Vardy's home.

Chen Yufeng, Kanter, and Kirishin Oka were invited as guests for the first time to watch the lottery ceremony together.

Veteran players Mahrez and Andy King were also in the room, watching with everyone.

After the ceremony, each of them high-fived excitedly, their faces full of joy.

"In this way, maybe we can really try the EFL Cup this season." Mahrez is always full of passion for the game and secretly rubbed his hands together.

"It's still far from it. Hull City itself is not a soft persimmon, and the semi-finals are all powerful." Andy King, who has more experience in the English professional league, spoke cautiously.

"And Mr. Ranieri may not necessarily sprint for this event with all his strength." Vardy added a shot from the side.

"It's hard to say, as long as Hull City passes this hurdle and reaches the semi-finals, Mr. Ranieri will definitely give his best." Mahrez spoke up again.

"The EFL Cup is still too far away. Let's first think about how to overcome Arsenal in front of us."

Vardy poured a drink for everyone and spoke.

"They are too strong. I can't imagine that we have any way to beat them on the road." Andy King was a little pessimistic.

Mahrez also withered, lowered his head and said: "Wenger's team beat us at home and away last season, and I'm not optimistic that we can beat them."

"Actually, I am the same, but I won't say that to the media." Vardy raised his head and said happily: "I just hope that our points difference can be smaller, that will be good."

Chen Yufeng on the side listened to what everyone said and couldn't help but said: "Tottenham is also a strong team, why didn't you act like this back then?"

"It's different. Tottenham always feels like a paper tiger. One of the biggest illusions since the birth of the Premier League is that Tottenham will win the championship."

Vardy brought humorous attributes to everyone's analysis. In fact, he is not as fierce as his appearance. In daily life, he is actually a person with a good personality.

"But Arsenal is a true traditional powerhouse, and the pressure they bring on the court is definitely no weaker than Manchester City, which currently ranks first in the standings."

"You'll know when you get on the field."

Chen Yufeng listened to all this silently and nodded slightly.

Thinking of the legendary and meritorious coach who owned the world-famous painting "Lord of the World", some expectations emerged in his heart.

Wenger, the great manager, was one of his favorite coaches in his previous life.

The showdown with Arsenal is also the game that Chen Yufeng is most looking forward to so far this season.

He wanted to see with his own eyes how those top football legends commanded the team and enjoyed football.

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