Star card system.

Chapter 129

After a pleasant holiday, the physical condition of the players needs to be adjusted as soon as possible.

But for Pearson, this is not a problem.

He has always been known for his severity.

Through high-intensity training and fat-reducing diet control, the players quickly adjusted to a good state.

It took less than ten days for the players to return to normal.

Next, it is to arrange various confrontation matches and warm-up matches.

Before the season, Leicester City selected six opponents for warm-up matches.

On July 7, Leicester City ushered in a game against Ilkeston.

This opponent is from England's sixth tier league and is pure practice.

Pearson brought all the players on to adapt to the rhythm of the game, including the two substitute goalkeepers.

In the end, the game ended 6-1.

Although the score is not big, it does not represent the true level of both sides.

After all, it is the first warm-up match of the training camp, so let's find out the feeling first.

On July 7, Leicester City traveled to Liverpool to challenge Everton at Goodison Park.

This is definitely a strong enemy for Leicester City.

You must know that Everton was fifth in the Premier League last season, overwhelming Manchester United and other giants, and grabbed a ticket to the Europa League.

In the end, Leicester City won the game 1-0.

Although winning the ball, it does not prove that Leicester City is better than Everton.

You must know that the main players such as Lukaku who participated in the World Cup did not appear on the stage. Facing half of the main team, Leicester City still had a hard time winning.

The next three opponents are also from the lower leagues, Walsall, Preston and Rotherham.

Leicester City won easily.

On August 8, they ushered in the last friendly match.

Against the Bundesliga powerhouse Werder Bremen at home, Leicester City played a wonderful counterattack.

The overall strength of Bremen in this game is obviously stronger than that of Leicester City.

Even though the team has been in poor condition in the past few seasons, it is a traditional strong team in the Bundesliga after all, and Bremen's heritage remains the same.

With excellent integrity, Bremen has been suppressing Leicester City.

Leicester City played in a 4-5-1 formation in this game.

Only Vardy was left on the front line, Xia Xing and Mahrez were left and right in the midfield, and Drinkwater, Cambiasso and Albrighton were in the middle.

The three players in the center defended with all their strength, which made Bremen suffer.

Drinkwater is excellent both offensively and defensively, needless to say his strength.

Cambiasso's rich experience is also very beneficial to the midfield.

And Albrighton, who was born as a winger, actually contributed more to defense.Running without hesitation and excellent ball protection and passing, excellent technical characteristics were undoubtedly revealed in this game.

In the end, relying on a wonderful long pass from Powell, who came off the bench, Ulloa, who also came off the bench, knocked away the defender and shot into the net.

Scored the only goal of the game.

In six consecutive games, Pearson changed countless formations and combinations.

In the end, the goal of military training was achieved.

In the new season, there are so many strong players in the Premier League. If you want to play well, you must be fully prepared and give full play to the characteristics of the players.

In addition to training, the Leicester City coaching staff is also intensively studying tactics and analyzing player characteristics.

For the first Premier League season, Leicester City is looking forward to it.

August 2014, 8, Wembley Stadium.

Leicester City ushered in an appetizer before the start of the Premier League.

Community Shield!

As last season's FA Cup champion, Leicester City will face last season's Premier League champion Manchester City here.

The stadium with tens of thousands of people was full, and Pellegrini is looking forward to a good start to the new season with a victory.

But what he didn't expect was that they encountered big trouble in this game.

Pearson played in a 4-5-1 formation, exactly the same as in the last game against Werder Bremen.

His goal is very clear - defensive counterattack!
Compared with last season's 4-4-2 formation, Pearson is more conservative this season.

After all, he has just been promoted to the Premier League, and he doesn't think his team is capable of wrestling with countless powerful opponents.

Even if he was lucky enough to go all the way to the end in the FA Cup last season, there is also an element of luck.

There are also several cases where opponents fought on multiple fronts and did not use their full strength.

So this season, Leicester City's primary goal is relegation.

Then there is the struggle for a breakthrough.

Facing Leicester City's steel defense, Manchester City could not attack for a long time.

Drinkwater's defensive ability is obvious to all, Cambiasso is even more experienced, and Albrighton's desperate running.

With three midfielders in charge, it is difficult for Manchester City to attack hard in the frontcourt.

But there are also objective reasons for this.

For example, many of Manchester City's main players were absent due to injuries. Aguero, Dzeko and David Silva were all injured and did not enter the squad.

Yaya Toure also asked for leave due to personal reasons and has not returned to the team.

This Manchester City team is not a top match at all.

But even so, Leicester City is a starting lineup that has just been kneaded.

Cambiasso and Albrighton are both new to the team, as well as right back Simpson, who was also put on the starting lineup by Pearson.

Compared with Moore, who is more capable of assisting, Pearson still prefers Simpson, who has excellent physical fitness, excellent defense, and better body.

After six friendly matches, the current Leicester City defensive system is very good.

And what about offense?

Naturally, it is also the top level!

Was beaten by Manchester City, but Leicester City is still very stable.

Every counterattack after stealing the ball is very effective.

Xia Xing on the left, Mahrez on the right, the two wings of Leicester City fly together to reappear in the arena!
Facing Manchester City last season, Leicester City relied on the wonderful performance of the two to eliminate Blue Moon from the FA Cup.

And in front of them, there is the fast horse Vardy.

The two counterattacks in the first half were the last blows by Vardy.

His quick running made Manchester City's defense very difficult.

But both shots were bravely saved by Joe Hart.

Manchester City's best player in this game was their England goalkeeper.

At the end of the first half, both sides failed to score.

In the second half, they changed sides and fought again, and Manchester City still attacked fiercely.

Facing the defending Leicester City, they are eager to end the battle within 90 minutes.

For the Blue Foxes, who eliminated them from the FA Cup last season, Manchester City is eager to score.

However, the Leicester City they faced was not the same team as last season.

The completely changed style of play made them very uncomfortable.

In the 77th minute of the game, the veteran Cambiasso shoveled directly and broke the ball at Yaya Toure's feet!
Knock left!

Leave it to Xia Xing!

Xia Xing sprints at high speed!
Catch the ball and speed up past Milner who grabs it!
Facing right back Sagna, Xia Xing cut inside...

Suddenly reversed and rushed to the left front!
After passing Sarnia, continue on the sidewalk!

At this time, he has come to the vicinity of the restricted area!

Vardy has also accelerated to his position!

Precise cross!

The ball is fast!
Backed by Demichelis, Vardy has a sliding shovel!
The ball was stabbed into the dead corner of the goal!
The ball is in!
1 is better than 0!

Leicester City finally broke the deadlock!

(End of this chapter)