Star card system.

Chapter 431 Thank you, my dearest fans

On February 2, Manchester United easily defeated Hull City, killing the weak teams four times this season, making Hull City's road to relegation even more difficult.

After all, the pressure of relegation competition in the Premier League this season is comparable to that of the top four, and seven or eight teams are at risk of being relegated.

Especially last season's league champion Leicester City.

Half a year ago, they were still the all-powerful five-time champions, and Leicester's miracle was famous all over the world.

Now, we can only fight to avoid relegation.

The speed of Leicester City's decline is depressing.

On February 2, in the No.6 round of the Premier League, Manchester United met Leicester City again.

In the sixth round of the league, Xia Xing faced Leicester City for the first time.

At that time, Leicester City had already shown its decline. They suffered a wave of consecutive defeats and eventually lost to Manchester United again.

But now, Leicester City has almost forgotten the taste of victory.

Is it eight rounds or nine rounds without victory?

I'm afraid even the Leicester City players themselves can't remember it clearly.

Even this winter, many of the main players were disheartened and wanted to leave the team.

Fortunately, Vichai personally came to comfort him and ensured that Leicester City's lineup was intact.

And now, when they need victory most, they meet Manchester United again.

There is internal news that if Leicester City fails to win this game, then coach Ranieri will be fired.

Even if the Leicester City Club categorically denies this statement, everyone knows that the days of the Italians in Fox City are numbered.

Xia Xing saw Ranieri again on the sidelines of Old Trafford.

On the day they reunited, both of them didn't know what to say for a while.

Especially Xia Xing, looking at Ranieri in front of him, suddenly felt a little distressed.

The old man seems to have more gray hair.

In the past six months, he has aged much.

The smiling faces that celebrated the five-time crown last summer are no longer there.

"Coach, you don't look too good. You must take care of yourself."

"I'm fine. I'm just a little tired recently. Thank you for your concern. In the few games after winning the Ballon d'Or, I saw that your condition was a bit up and down, but you recovered quickly, which is good."

"I didn't expect you to still pay attention to my situation."

"Of course, you are my favorite disciple."

Looking at Ranieri's sincere eyes, Xia Xing suddenly felt a little sad.

If he were still in Leicester City, Leicester City would definitely not be like this.

But that's football, that's life.

I am just an ordinary player, not a savior. The only thing I can do is to plan my life and give my best while playing football, that's all.

Xia Xing was silent, and Ranieri seemed to see his heart and patted his shoulder gently.

"Xia, don't think so much,
"Leicester City's problem is not one or two people's problem,

"It's a problem for the club as a whole.

"It has nothing to do with you, don't think too much about it.

"You did the best you could during your time at Leicester City.
"To this day, Leicester City fans have still not forgotten you.
"I have never forgotten the dream of five trophies you left for Leicester City.
“It’s just wonderful.

"Play well at Manchester United.

"Remember, you will always be our pride!"

Ranieri said, waving towards the Leicester City fans in the stands behind him and pointing at Xia Xing.

There was thunderous applause in the stands!

"Xia!"

"summer!"

"hero!"

Xia Xing was moved by countless shouts.

Thank you, my dearest fans.

Just then, the home fans quit.

Why did you give Xia such warm applause?
Now xia is our number one star!
In an instant, Manchester United fans also applauded, and countless fans shouted Xia Xing's name!
For a time, the Old Trafford stadium was filled with respect and love, and Xia Xing's name was flying high in the sky.

The cheers flowed from blue to red, and from red to blue.But no matter how it changes, it still represents the fans' love and respect for Xia Xing.

Xia walked onto the pitch, and he took the lead towards Leicester City's side.

"Dude!"

"Xia!"

"my brother!"

Countless former teammates gathered around and greeted Xia Xing warmly.

You know, Xia Xing was once the third captain of this team, and he was very popular.

Xia Xing responded with hugs to everyone.

Morgan: "Xia, you seem to be getting stronger."

Schmeichel: "I feel like you've gotten a lot taller? That's amazing!"

Vardy: "Man, I miss you so much!"

Mahrez: "Without you on the left, I'm under too much pressure this season..."

Drinkwater: "I really miss playing with you in midfield."

Looking at the friendly face in front of him, Xia Xing couldn't help recalling the days when they fought side by side.

Those three years were so wonderful.

This feeling was still the same in Xia Xing until the start of the game.

Mourinho thoughtfully made some tactical adjustments.

In this game, he allowed Pogba to return to the core position of the playmaker again, and asked Xia Xing to retreat and take charge of defensive organization.

Xia Xing is naturally happy.

As a professional player, Xia Xing would never hold back even when facing his old club.

But if possible, he still hopes that he is not the one who caught the knife.

It's best to let Pogba organize the offense and organize the defense himself.

Manchester United still uses a 4-2-3-1 formation in this game, and Leicester City also uses the same formation.

Vardy burst forward on the front line,

Behind him are Moussa, Shinji Okazaki and Mahrez.

Double defensive midfielder Drinkwater and Ndidi,

The back four of Fox, Huth, Morgan and Simpson,
Goalkeeper Schmeichel.

Compared with last season, the defense has not changed at all, which is also the biggest guarantee that Leicester City has not completely sunk into the relegation zone.

However, due to the weak attack, the number of goals scored by Leicester City in the first half of the season has dropped sharply compared with the same period.

Compared with last season, the biggest change in the main lineup is that there are three fewer players.

Xia Xing, Kanter, Van Persie.

These three are the core players of Leicester City's three lines.

Xia Xing's playmaker, Robin van Persie's center role, and Kante's defensive coverage.

Although Okazaki Shinji, Musa and Ndidi also worked hard, they were still far behind the previous three.

As soon as the game started, they attacked continuously, trying to grab the opening.

It was Ranieri's idea.

Everyone feels that Leicester City is not as strong as Manchester United and will defend in the opening game.

But he didn't arrange it that way.

Taking the opening by surprise may have good results.

Not bad actually.

The continuous onslaught made it difficult for Manchester United to defend at the beginning.

Especially Mkhitaryan on the right, who was very embarrassed to defend Moussa's offense.

As a full midfielder with strong offense and weak defense, Mkhitaryan has been struggling to defend in the opening stage.

Diagonally pass into the restricted area!
Vardy keeps the ball and shoots low to the far corner!

De Gea flew to save and tried to keep the goal!

(End of this chapter)