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Chapter 138 The Genius' First Showdown

With 15 minutes left in the game, the Leicester City players received final instructions from Pearson in the dressing room.

Chelsea's starting line-up for this game is written on the whiteboard.

4-2-3-1 formation.

Goalkeeper Courtois.

Back four Azpilicueta, John Terry, Gary Cahill Ivanovic.

Double midfielder Fabregas and Matic.

Three attacking midfielders Hazard, Oscar, Schurrle.

Single Arrow Diego Costa.

Also sitting on the bench are Ramirez, Drogba, William, Felipe, Mikel, Cech and other players.

Leicester City players are already familiar with Chelsea's tactics.

After all, the two teams met last season and have already studied it in advance.

However, there have been some changes this season, mainly the midfielder position.

Pearson points to Cesc Fabregas' name.

"Chelsea won the last game 3-0,

"Cesc Fabregas contributed a lot with two passes and one shot.

"After joining Chelsea, he quickly became the playmaker of the team.

"More precisely, a metronome.

"Mourinho focused on defense, so he didn't use Fabregas' forward attacking ability,

"He needs the passing playmaking qualities of the Spaniard.

"In this position, as long as he makes a good pass,

"Diego Costa, Hazard, Oscars in front,
“They all create good opportunities.

"So we have three points to pay attention to in this game——

"Costa with great impact up front, Hazard with superb technique on the wing, Bregas with top pass.

"As long as you guard those three guys, you're guarding Chelsea.

"This game is still the same as the last one,
"Take the lead in defending and make sure you don't lose the ball first.

"The favorite score for Mourinho's team is 1-0,

"We just gave him 0-0,

"He who is determined to win the championship will definitely be anxious,
"That's our chance!

"Come on, boys!

"Like the last game, win the opponent and get back three points!"

After Pearson's words fell, the players applauded excitedly.

"Definitely!"

"Damn Chelsea!"

"Win and get three points!"

Seeing the spirits of the players, Pearson nodded with satisfaction.

The first round of the Premier League is off to a good start, and I hope this game will also go well.

Players from both sides ran onto the pitch and the game was about to begin.

Before going on the court, Pearson patted Xia Xing on the shoulder: "Xia, I still need your large-area running in this game to help Drinkwater defend Fabregas."

Xia Xing nodded: "No problem!"

"You are very close to Cesc Fabregas, to guard him is to destroy Chelsea's metronome."

"it is good!"

Xia Xing ran onto the court and came to the position on the left side.

Today Leicester City still has the same formation and starting list as the previous game.

4-4-2 formation.

Goalkeeper Schmeichel.

The four defenders are from left to right De Laet, Konchesky, Wes Morgan, Danny Simpson.

The four midfielders are Xia, Drinkwater, Cambiasso, Mahrez from left to right.

The double forwards are Vardy and Ulloa.

The only thing that has changed is that Drinkwater and Cambiasso in the middle have exchanged positions.

In the last game, Xia Xing ran in a large area and often went to the middle to help defend.

In order not to affect the chances on the left, Pearson asked Drinkwater to stand in the left midfield position, and Xia Xing could complement each other.

The two have an excellent chemistry.

"Xia, I'm mainly responsible for defending Cesc Fabregas in this game, but it may be difficult, you need to help me more."

"no problem!"

The referee whistles and the game begins!
Chelsea kicked off the game first.

In the pass between Costa and Schurrle, the ball passed behind them, and the two accelerated their sprints.

Faced with Cambiasso's pressing, Oscar crossed to the left.

Hazard catches the ball lightly.

Mahrez sprints to grab!

Hazard pulled the ball lightly sideways, and it passed Mahrez!
In front of the right back Simpson, he suddenly accelerated diagonally!
Simpson hurriedly followed, so he didn't lose his position!

Hazard took a long shot from outside the penalty area!
The ball slides out!

It's dangerous!
Carragher was full of praise for the shot.

"Great!
"The shot was so sudden and well-aimed!

"really not bad!

"If it weren't for Simpson's relatively stable defensive position just now, Hazard may have already entered!
"That Leicester City penalty area is absolutely dangerous!

"Hazard feels good on his feet today!"

Leicester City kicked off and the ball was contested in the middle.

Mahrez's pass to Ulloa was a little slower and was broken by Matic's long legs!

Today's Chelsea has double midfielders, one controlling the field and the other defending.

Matic is Chelsea's iron gate today!
After stealing the ball, he knocked directly to Cesc Fabregas.

Cesc Fabregas decisive long pass to Diego Costa!
Costa sprinted quickly and carried Drinkwater away with his body!

He is so strong!
Take the ball to the outside of the box!
Captain Morgan up for grabs!

Costa kicked straight away!

"Another great shot!

"Schmeichel did a good job this time!

"He double-fisted the ball!

"Chelsea are in great shape today!
"They're telling Leicester in their own way -

"We're not Everton!
"This is the real Premier League!"

Next, Chelsea's fast break was wave after wave, and Leicester City's defensive pressure in the backcourt was extremely high.

Especially Cesc Fabregas, sitting in the midfield, can create a good chance with almost every pass.

Whether it is Diego Costa on the front line or Hazard behind him, they all have extremely strong personal abilities.

In the 15th minute of the game, Schurrle received a pass from Fabregas and shot a burst shot from the corner of the penalty area, hitting the lintel.

The Leicester City fans were startled.

Pearson on the sidelines also frowned.

This can't be done.

Cesc Fabregas was in great shape today.

Taking advantage of the dead ball, he called Xia Xing.

"Xia!"

Xia Xing looked back, and Pierson made a gesture towards him.

He got it.

This is what the two of you said before.

Xia Xing nodded, quickly came to Drinkwater, and muttered a few words.

Soon, some small changes took place in Leicester City's formation.

Xia Xing came to the position of the left midfielder and gave up the position on the left side to Drinkwater.

In this way, Xia Xing will face off against Cesc Fabregas!
From the beginning of the game until now, Xia Xing and Cesc Fabregas have not had any chance to confront each other.

Fabregas didn't dribble the ball very much, he just caught the ball and passed it cleanly.

And Xia Xing mainly defended Xuerle and assisted in defending Oscar.

Now, the two are finally aligned.

Xia Xing looked at Cambiasso on the right.

Cambiasso pointed to Oscar beside him, and then patted his chest.

Then he pointed to Cesc Fabregas, finally pointed to Xia Xing, and extended his thumb.

Xia!

Leave this guy to me, no problem!
That guy is up to you!

I believe in you!

(End of this chapter)