King of the start, I'm the new king of the Azzurri

Chapter 187 Rising Worth (6K)

For Li Feng, the post-match interview was quite familiar.

It's just that this time Li Feng was reminded by Gary Neville that the competition for this year's Golden Boy Award has also entered a fever pitch. As one of the most popular Golden Boy Awards, Li Feng has naturally received a lot of attention.

Although Portugal's Sanchez performed well in the European Cup, Li Feng's performance was not bad at all.

If you change the track, then Sanchez is even more uncompetitive.

As a No. 9, Li Feng has won the league Golden Boot for two consecutive seasons, which is his strength on the offensive end.

Including Li Feng's performance in the Premier League at this stage, he has become a "big worry" for other teams in the Premier League!
The impressive stats of 7 goals in 15 games in the league made him dominate the Premier League scorer list. As for the Champions League, after a reasonable rotation, Li Feng only played in the first round of the Champions League group stage.

As for the English League Cup, Li Feng even sat on the bench and watched the whole game.

For Guardiola, there is no need to let Li Feng play in some less important games, although this may affect his season goals.

But if it is injured as a result, it is easy to cause problems with the team's long-term layout.

Instead of betting that Li Feng won't be injured, it's better not to take this risk.

In the next game against Barcelona, ​​Guardiola still does not intend to let Li Feng play.

In Gua Shuai's view, there is a high probability of losing this away game, and MSN will not easily lose the game at their home court.

The more important point is that the domestic competition in Barcelona is not so fierce. Under normal circumstances, La Liga is a duel between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Occasionally, Atletico Madrid will stand up to disrupt the situation.

The pressure here is not as high as in the Premier League.

In the 8th round of the league, Manchester City, who played at home, defeated Everton, who was a guest, 2-1.

With the growth of "Little Monster" Lukaku, Everton has also begun its own action to attack the "upstream teams" of the Premier League.

But for them, once a suitable offer is received, it means that the team's lineup will be disbanded.

Now Lukaku has gradually entered the eyes of the Premier League giants clubs. This is a good thing for Everton, and it is not a good thing.

However, Li Feng's efficient scoring efficiency made the Premier League players feel the pressure.

8 league rounds, 17 goals and 2 assists, coupled with Li Feng's performance on the field that cannot be reflected by statistics, this young man seems to have begun to dominate the Premier League!

This also led to a deviation in Guardiola's assessment of the strength of the Premier League team.

When Manchester City, which was playing at home, was hit on the head by Southampton, Guardiola realized what "the Premier League has no underdogs"!
For this draw, Guardiola immediately apologized to his players in the locker room.

A not-so-important draw occurred in the long league, which seemed insignificant to Li Feng, but after a game, the team naturally needed to review the game and find out the problem from the "loss"!

Li Feng is very clear about this.

When Guardiola apologized in the locker room, Li Feng didn't think it was an accident.

Because since the Tottenham draw, Li Feng has learned about Guardiola's thoughts. Although it is not acceptable, Li Feng's reason tells himself that he should trust the head coach.

And the next 2 games are also time to test Guardiola.

"Li is going to attend the Golden Boy Awards, and he has a great chance of winning."

It is said that Guardiola made a "bold" decision-the away game against Barcelona in the Champions League group match, Li Feng will not attend!

This is indeed a bold decision for Soriano, but this is only the Champions League group stage.

After the final discussion, Guardiola's idea was supported by the management. For Ferran Soriano, the Champions League this season is not that important. As long as the group qualify, then every remaining promotion For them, it is a surprise!
The time also came to the last days before the third round of the Champions League group stage at this time.

Li Feng did not go to Barcelona with the team, he flew to the scene of the European Golden Boy Awards.

During this trip, Manchester City gave him the best arrangement, which made Li Feng sigh in his heart [this damn rich man, life is really good! 】

There were many young players present, among them was the biggest opponent this time - Renato Sanchez.

Regarding this Portuguese player, Li Feng did not pay much attention, mainly because the two people are almost at odds with each other at this stage.

Even though Renato Sanchez has switched to Bayern, the status of the two of them in the team is very different. At present, Li Feng has locked the team's starting position, while Renato Sanchez is still competing for a main rotation player s position.

If you only refer to the performance in the European Cup, Renato Sanchez is indeed a tricky guy.

But this refers to the entire past year!

After simply exchanging greetings with a few relatively familiar "friends", it was time for the Golden Boy Awards to be presented at the end.

"Bronze Medal: Marcus Rashford!"

A familiar name, this is the final competition for Li Feng, which makes his heart beat faster.

Before Li Feng adjusted his breathing, he heard the result he most wanted to hear - "Renato Sanchez", which means that Li Feng will get his first prize this season. bonus!
"Gold Award: Li Feng!"

When getting up, Li Feng took a deep breath. For him, this moment was extremely important.

Taking over the trophy from the senior with both hands, for Li Feng, this is already a summary of the past period, and the rest is a new beginning!
In his acceptance speech, he thanked all the people who helped him. For Li Feng, the help they provided is the key to his growth!

After winning the Golden Boy Award, Li Feng's net worth has also risen once again. Although it has not exceeded [-] million yuan, it is already approaching. As long as he continues his performance, Li Feng will become the next veritable Mr. [-] million yuan!

What made Li Feng the happiest was that the day after he won the Golden Boy Award, the club sent the bonus directly.

Seeing the bonus of 100 million pounds, Li Feng's good mood lasted until the 10th round of the league.

Although the disastrous defeat at the Camp Nou affected the team's morale, the news of Li Feng's award offset part of the impact. If the team wants to regroup, the best way is to defeat the next opponent.

"Show me your trophy!"

The first time Li Feng returned to the locker room was to be baptized with champagne by his teammates. Although they lost the Champions League group match with Barcelona, ​​their depressed mood was slowly recovering.

Especially after seeing Li Feng, they wanted to see how the "texture" of the Golden Boy Award was!
"I didn't bring it here, wait until I get back to the home court!"

They all heard Li Feng's words very clearly, and Li Feng will show off his Golden Boy Award when he returns to the home court.

For Manchester City fans, since Balotelli, the Ittihad once again ushered in its own "golden boy"!
This also makes the next match extremely important to Li Feng. He doesn't want the moment when he presents the Golden Boy Award to be messed up by his opponent.

In the 10th round of the league, Manchester City beat West Brom 4-0 away.

Li Feng's desire to attack was extremely strong in this game. A beautiful hat-trick made West Brom's home stadium, the Hawthorns, fall into dead silence.

The excellent offensive rhythm and perfect performance of "eating cakes" made the fans who accompanied the team very happy!
This also led to Li Feng leading the scorer list after 10 league rounds.

Top scorer in the Premier League: Li Feng, number of goals: 21
As for the latter, even Daying's own media didn't know what to say.

Harry Kane has not scored more than 10 goals at this stage, let alone Everton's Lukaku, and the performance of others has made the British media not even want to talk about this topic.

Even the "Sun" has already played such an exaggerated headline-"The battle for the Premier League Golden Boot has come to an end"

Although it is a bit exaggerated, for the fans, as long as Li Feng is not injured, then there is really no suspense in the competition for the Premier League Golden Boot!

At the same time, in the Premier League standings, Manchester City is also leading the way for the time being.

Attach the Premier League standings:
1. Manchester City: 26 points

2. Chelsea: 24 points

3. Liverpool: 23 points

4. Arsenal: 23 points

5. Tottenham: 18 points

The current situation is something to be happy about for Manchester City fans, but less than a third of the schedule has passed, which is not something to be happy about.

The eyes of the fans have already turned to the next Champions League group stage.

Although they lost the away game against Barcelona in the last round, the upcoming home game will not allow Barcelona to easily take away points.

"Luiz, Andres, Gerrard will not be able to make it to this game, we need to make another plan."

Hearing this, Luis Enrique's face changed.

Enrique knows about Andres Iniesta's situation, and he has gradually entered the end of his career.

While Iniesta extended his playing career by dropping back into midfield, any injuries during this period should not be underestimated.

"I know, let's try our best to keep the match in a tie!"

As head coach, Luis Enrique planned.

Losing an away game does not affect their qualifying, but he has another idea in his heart-to play head-to-head with Manchester City.

But the current situation does not allow them to do so.

Without the main midfielder and main central defender, it will not be easy for them to beat Manchester City.

The central defenders who can play in this game are Umtiti and Mascherano, but Enrique himself is not at ease if Li Feng is really handed over to them for defense.

Maybe there is only one other option - to use offense to cover up defensive problems!

But this choice represents consequences. Enrique is very clear that this is the most helpless choice, but he still has Messi!
"Leo, how do you think I should defend against you?"

Guardiola looked at Barcelona's lineup with only contemplation written on his face.

From a purely offensive point of view, Manchester City, which welcomes De Bruyne and Li Feng back, is not inferior to Barcelona.

But the "flash of inspiration" on the court of the "MSN" combination is the biggest threat, and Guardiola is very clear about this.

In this home game, Guardiola does not allow failure. He wants to get three points from this Barcelona team.

"According to Barcelona's injury situation, the players who can stand up on the bench for Barcelona are really good. Although Mascherano is very strong, he is old, and this can be caught."

After this period of "running in", Guardiola clearly realized how comfortable it is to have an all-around guy at the 9th position.

And Li Feng's height of 1.8 meters [-] is enough for him to "hardly eat" Mascherano.

As for using Umtiti to defend, then the game may have to pay more.

"We lost in the last round of the group match. Although it was at their home court, we lost 4-0. This is something that shouldn't be done. We have to wash it off at our home court!"

In the locker room, Fernandinho, the captain, began his speech.

For him, they can't lose face at home in this game!
"We will defend our home court. Kevin is back and Lee is back. Our lineup is very neat!"

What follows is needless to say, Barcelona has entered a sudden injury situation at this stage, if they don't "beat the dog in the water" at this time, when will they wait? ,

"come on!"

"come on!"

The neat sound of cheering sounded in the locker room.

Guardiola has made sufficient preparations for this game, and he will give his old club a heavy blow at the Etihad Stadium.

"Josep, I'm Sullivan, a reporter from "Torino Sport". This is the second time you meet your old club Barcelona. Will you still deliver the same performance as in the last game?"

Hearing this, Guardiola "scattered his hands", saying that the reporter was "nonsense".

"We will not lose at home, we will try our best to fight for this victory, especially when Lee comes back, we will let them know who is stronger!"

Guardiola's words made the reporters "write quickly", this is a good traffic topic, and they will expand this!

"Josep, Lee won the Golden Boy Award, will you give him a heavier burden?"

A heavier burden?
Guardiola tilted his head and his face was full of doubts. He "didn't quite understand" what the reporter meant.

After a "slight" pause, Guardiola replied with a little "humor", "Are you asking me to arrange Lee to play in midfield? He has done a good job in the 9th position, and I am very satisfied!"

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The pre-match press conference was very "pleasant", and the game will come soon.

Li Feng, who was standing in the line, sniffed, and this action "attracted" De Bruyne's attention.

"Are you nervous?"

"No, it's just a game, even if we lose, it won't affect our qualifying!"

As soon as these words came out, De Bruyne looked Li Feng up and down.

"Tsk, you are still very interesting!"

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"Hey, let's go!"

Hearing the shouts in front, the two took the small hand of the little caddy and entered the arena together.

When the DJ at the Etihad Stadium introduced Li Feng, the audience burst into warm applause.

For Li Feng, this is a compliment, and he will give back to the fans with an even better performance.

There was also warm applause from Kevin De Bruyne.

This pair of central and frontcourt twin stars is regarded by the fans as the key to Manchester City's revival. They believe that Manchester City can win the big ear cup under the leadership of the two of them.

"Welcome to the 16th round of the UEFA Champions League group stage in the 17-4 season. Manchester City is at the Etihad Stadium against the strong enemy Barcelona. I am the commentator Zhang Jun (Zhan Lu)."

"According to the injury situation before the game, Manchester City is a team with more organized personnel, which also indicates that Manchester City will attack with all their strength at home."

"At the same time, this is Li Feng's first home game after winning the Golden Boy Award."

"From the look in his eyes when he just showed off the Golden Boy Award, it can be seen that what he wants is victory."

Zhang Jun tasted from Li Feng's eyes that this young man's desire for victory, and this was his first home game after winning the Golden Boy Award, he naturally did not hope that this would become a "sad mileage". .

"The referee for this game is Kasai!"

"drop!"

"drop!"

"drop!"

"At the beginning of the game, Barcelona in the away game got the chance to attack first, Suarez kicked off, and Barcelona's advancement began."

Zhang Jun also seized the time when Barcelona advanced, and he quickly began to introduce the starting lineups of the two teams.

Manchester City made slight adjustments to their formation in this game.

Caballero in the goalkeeper position;

Defenders from left to right: Kolarov, Stones, Otamendi, Zabaleta;
Midfielder: Fernandinho;
Central midfielders: David Silva, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Sterling and the single arrow in front-Li Feng.

With a 4141 formation, it seems that what Guardiola thinks is to compete with Barcelona in the midfield for numbers and consumption, to see who can last to the end.

Barcelona continues to use its own 433 formation, after all, they have the "MSN" combination on the front line.

Forwards: Neymar, Suarez, Messi;
Midfielders: Andre Gomes, Busquets, Rakitic;
Defense: Digne, Umtiti, Mascherano, Roberto;

Goalkeeper: Ter Stegen.

Manchester City did not take the initiative to press forward, they seemed to be waiting for Barcelona to take the initiative.

"There is no position to pass the threatening ball. For Manchester City, their defense is quite effective."

"Barcelona's promotion is not effective, and Andre Gomez can only give it to Busquets."

"This Barcelona midfielder splits, Rakitic and Messi's time to perform."

"Beautiful collision with the wall, Manchester City's wing defense was torn apart."

"Messi cuts in with the ball!"

Seeing Kolarov being teased, Zhang Jun's tone was mixed with a little helplessness.

As a native of Dragon Kingdom, he naturally supports Manchester City, after all, there is no child of Dragon Kingdom blood!

As for Messi, as a fan, Zhang Jun naturally likes this "peerless double pride".

In this "strong dialogue", when Manchester City lacked Li Feng in the first round, they conceded 4 goals in a row in the away game.

Poor defense makes fans look bad.

Now at home, I believe Manchester City will show a better performance.

Continuous fried meatballs, Messi dunked Stones.

"It's the far corner!"

"Caballero!!!!"

"The reaction was quick, he didn't let Messi score and the ball was controlled by Manchester City."

Facing Suarez's "interference", Otamendi firmly protected the ball at his feet.

Seeing that he could not grab the ball, Suarez retreated unwillingly.

Manchester City's offense is very stable. Once they encounter Suarez or Neymar's attack, they will return the ball to their teammates in a safe position.

Receiving the pass again, Fernandinho made a slight adjustment and then passed the ball to David Silva.

Manchester City's attack from the left began to push forward!

Continuously getting rid of, David Silva's exquisite pass pierced Rakitic's "wicket".

"Li Feng retreated!"

"It's a beautiful job, it's Li Feng's time!"

Facing Mascherano on the top, Li Feng slowed down his pace.

Advance in small steps, such a choice made Mascherano not dare to grab easily.

"Brother Little Ma" is aware of the current situation, and if he is not careful, Li Feng will catch a loophole. All he can do is to mark Li Feng head-on.

"Cycling!"

"Javier Mascherano didn't move, Li Feng must find a new way!"

Before I finished speaking here, Li Feng's rhythm changed!
The sudden tempo picks up and Mascherano slips.

"Barcelona is going to lose the ball!"

"Li Feng broke into the penalty area, another change in rhythm, and the opportunity came out!"

"Hit the door from a small angle!"

"GOALLLL!!!!!!"

"Manchester City at home rewrote the score and now they are ahead!"

"It was Li Feng who scored the goal for Manchester City. This young man proved his strength to the world!"

["Little Ma" is old, this game is difficult for Barcelona! 】

[This shot looks really violent, I really like this kind of shot, but it's not long since it started, Barcelona has to work hard! 】

【That's it?One of the best teams in La Liga, actually doing this?What a disappointment! 】

[It’s over for those above who said this, when Barcelona won the Big Ears Cup, you still couldn’t even qualify for the Champions League. 】

[Big ear cup?Hey, things that can be solved with money are nothing! 】

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The goal came too fast, which made Luis Enrique feel tricky on the sidelines.

Although it was expected before the game, the situation on the scene was still out of his control.

Mascherano has already done it well, but this opponent is not only young, but also has an "explosive" talent. It is still a bit of a dream to let the "old" Mascherano defend Li Feng.

"Louis, do you want Samuel to try?"

Hearing this, Luis Enrique glanced at his assistant. Although he was reluctant, this was the best choice at the moment.

"Phew, wait a minute, I believe they can solve this problem!"

The game restarts.

Barcelona in the away game kicked off again.

Suarez's forward penetration did not cause much splash, which surprised the Barcelona players.

The ball was pressed by Li Feng, and Andre Gomez repeated his choice again.

It was still Busquets who caught the ball.

Li Feng glanced at Busquets' position, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

"Busquets scored the ball again, and Barcelona's offense was given to Rakitic again."

"Rakitic breaks free, his long ball!"

"Neymar stopped the ball so beautifully, it's time to test Manchester City's wing defense again!"

A series of "flower work", which made Zabaleta feel an unknown fire.

"drop!!!"

"Foul at this position is not a good choice!"

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(End of this chapter)