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Chapter 437 The th Day of Missing Ling
Leicester.

Manchester is just over an hour’s drive away.

When Ling Feng took the team bus back to Leicester, everything on the street seemed so familiar.

When he arrived at the visiting team's locker room, Ling Feng was surprised to find that the visiting team's locker room at the King Power Stadium was so small!

This was his first time playing at the King Power Stadium as a visiting player.

Before the game, Ling Feng once again took the initiative to come to the home team's locker room to greet his former coach and teammates.

Returning to Leicester and the King Power Stadium, Ling Feng still felt a little uncomfortable.

Once upon a time, he was the darling and hero of this city and this stadium!

Now, he represents another club and comes to this stadium that once cheered for him and went crazy for him as an enemy, facing those fans who once stood on his side and fully supported him.

This feeling is strange and novel.

However, people always have to look forward.

He is no longer a Leicester City player, but a Manchester United player.

And he came to this stadium for only one purpose.

That's winning!

“Welcome to watch the 24th round of the Premier League, Leicester City will host the top team Manchester United at home.”

"This is Ling Feng's first match back at the Royal Power Stadium."

"Let's take a look at the starting lineups of both teams."

The moment Ling Feng followed Manchester United's team into the King Power Stadium, the entire stadium suddenly burst into warm applause!
At the same time, Ling Feng’s player makeup photo appeared on the big screen of the stadium.

"Ling Feng, welcome home!"

Amid the DJ's shouts, the entire crowd began to chant in unison.
"Ling Feng!"

"Ling Feng!!"

"Ling Feng!!!"

Ling Feng was deeply moved by such a warm welcome. He immediately raised his hands and waved to the fans in the stands.

Only then did he realize that many Leicester City fans in the stands were wearing last season's jerseys, holding scarves with his portrait printed on them, and large photos of him!
He even saw a little fan wearing a red suit and with a red nose, holding a homemade placard high in his hands.

It says on it:

"Ling Feng! Can you go home?! Please!"

Family!
What a familiar yet unfamiliar word.

Yes, Leicester and Leicester City were once his home!
As a superstar who came out of Leicester, Leicester City fans have nothing but love and gratitude for Ling Feng.

Therefore, a few days before the game, major Foxes fan organizations had already planned this welcome plan in advance.

After a brief welcome, the home team fans began to sing the team song to boost the morale of the players on the field.

Even though there is a big disparity in the strength of the two teams' lineups and league rankings in this game, the fans are still their strongest support!
In the first half of the season, Leicester City struggled in the league due to the departure of two core players, Ling Feng and Kante, coupled with major changes in the tactical system and distraction from the Champions League.

Especially the midfield defense, which allowed the opponents to do whatever they wanted.

So, in the winter window, the Foxes bought the 20-year-old Nigerian midfielder Ndidi from the Belgian giants Genk.

Obviously, Ranieri and Leicester City want Ndidi to strengthen the team's midfield defense.

With the arrival of Ndidi, Leicester City's midfield defense has not returned to the level of Kante.

But to a certain extent, it also enhanced the interception power of the midfield.

Coupled with Ranieri's changes to the team's tactics, Leicester City's recent form in the league has also improved.

In the last round, they defeated Burnley away from home after three rounds and got valuable three points.

These three points are very satisfying for Ranieri and Leicester City.

Although the focus of this season is on the team's first Champions League journey in history.

However, the club will certainly not be satisfied if they fail to even avoid relegation in the Premier League.

However, facing the Red Devils Manchester United led by Ling Feng, the Foxes, who had a clear gap in strength, were basically suppressed in their own half.

Under Ling Feng's coordination, Manchester United firmly controlled the ball and kept

Under the repeated attacks of the opponents, the Foxes' defense line was under tremendous pressure and also withstood several extremely threatening attacks.

Among them, Maguire, who started as the right center back and formed a central defender partnership with captain Morgan for the Foxes, had the most outstanding performance.

In this game, Martial, who temporarily played as a center forward, appeared very active.

It can be seen that with Ibrahimovic absent due to injury, he wants to prove to the head coach and fans that he also has the ability to play as a center forward!
Unfortunately, his two close-range shots after receiving Ling Feng's pass in the penalty area were blocked by Maguire.

In addition to keeping a close eye on Martial, whether it was Ling Feng's corner kick or the high cross from both sides, they were almost all cleared by Maguire's big head in the first time.

Sitting in the visiting team's coaching booth, Mourinho's eyes were involuntarily attracted by the tall Maguire:

"This young man is really good."

Compared with the two central defenders Jones and Rojo who started for Manchester United in this game, Maguire performed like a god of war!
Of course, if the defenders perform well, it means the team is not far from conceding a goal.

Because no matter how well a defender performs throughout the game, just one mistake can be fatal!
Even though the home fans cheered endlessly,

Even though the Foxes were united and had a large number of players piled up in the backfield;

But under the most ferocious offensive firepower in the Premier League, the Foxes' defense without Kante was still broken.

And the one who scored the goal was the number seven that they were once most proud of!
In the 23rd minute of the game, seeing Martial being double-teamed by two central defenders again in the middle, Ling Feng got the ball in the middle and directly passed the ball to the left.

After Rashford got the ball, he didn't hesitate and knocked the ball back to Ling Feng who was following in the middle.

Then he suddenly accelerated and rushed into the penalty area!
Seeing this, Foxes right-back Simpson turned around without hesitation and followed Rashford closely.

Rashford's forward run not only attracted the full-back, but also Maguire in the middle, who took a step to the right and blocked Rashford's path.

Based on Maguire's understanding of Ling Feng, Ling Feng seldom shoots before entering the penalty area.

Especially when playing pass-cut coordination!
Therefore, he felt that Ling Feng would definitely make a millimeter-accurate pass to Rashford so that he could shoot.

However, he never expected that Ling Feng is no longer the midfield master who only thinks about passing the ball!
Instead, he is the first player in the Premier League who has unlimited firing rights and intends to challenge for the Premier League Golden Boot!
Maguire's movements certainly did not escape Ling Feng's observation.

So, he pretended to pass the ball with the inside of his right foot, but he shook his ankle, pushed with the outside of his right foot, directly created the angle, and shot decisively!
This operation also made Maguire and other Blue Fox players look surprised: What? !

You're gonna cum already?

Just when everyone thought that Ling Feng would shoot the ball into the far corner, he deliberately shot a low shot towards the near corner of the goal!

With a "bang", the ball at an extremely high speed stuck tightly to the grass, turned into an afterimage, and flew past Maguire's feet.

Then it went into the goal post and into the near corner of the goal!

Schmeichel, who had misjudged the direction, did not react at all.

He just spread his hands and shook his head helplessly.

All the Fox players had only one thought in their minds:
What the hell!

This kid has become stronger again!

The shot is more decisive!
"The ball is in!"

"Manchester United broke the deadlock first!"

"Ling Feng scored his twentieth league goal of the season! He is only one goal away from his teammate Ibrahimovic who is at the top of the scorer list!"

"Wow! Two players from one team took the top two spots in the scorer list. This has never been seen before in the Premier League!"

"Also, don't forget, in addition to the scorer list, Ling Feng is still far ahead of other league assist players in the assist list!"

"This 21-year-old British star has become more comprehensive and more difficult to match step by step, from his wild imagination when he debuted to his excellent passing and shooting skills now!"

Under the passionate narration of the commentator, countless fans sitting in front of the TV realized a fact:
With this goal, Ling Feng has achieved the feat of [Double 20 in the League] for the second consecutive season!

Compared to last season when it took him thirty games to achieve the achievement of "double 20 goals and 20 assists", this season, he has improved this record by a large margin!

It only took twenty-one games!
Statistics are the most intuitive way to see a player's role and contribution to the team.

At this moment, all the fans and supporters who know something about football were amazed at Ling Feng's explosive data.

The league is only in February, how come it's already 20?!

playing games?

Are scoring goals and assists so easy?!

Every football fan knows the value of the double 20 in the league.

You know, in the more than 20 years since the establishment of the Premier League, only two players have accomplished this feat.

One is the "King of Highbury" and "The Great" Thierry Henry.

The other is Ling Feng, who is recognized as the "No. 1 in the Premier League" today!
Henry and Ling Feng are the only two players in the history of the top five European leagues who can do this.

This is something that neither of the two most outstanding people has ever done!
What is even more incredible is that last season's double 20 league feat, which was comparable to "Emperor" Henry, is not Ling Feng's limit? !
Judging from the Manchester United No. 7's skyrocketing goal and assist efficiency this season, he even has the opportunity to achieve the great achievement of double 30 in the league!
Who was the last player to score 30 goals and provide 30 assists in a single league season?

That would go back to
Oh, sorry!
There is no such person in the Premier League, the English top league a hundred years ago, or the five major leagues!
. . .

After breaking the deadlock with a low shot in the first half, Ling Feng did not continue to attack, but chose to pass the ball to his teammates.

Although when playing against your old club, giving your all is the true respect.

However, he also does not want to lose to Leicester City away from home, which would severely damage the morale of the Foxes and affect the team's future condition.

Even though Ling Feng played more like an organizing midfielder, under Ling Feng's command, Manchester United was like a Tom who was at ease, playing with Leicester City's Jerry who was struggling desperately.

However, the counterattack that Leicester City relied on for survival was simply unsuccessful!
Because the one who repeatedly stifled the counterattacks in the midfield area was none other than Kante, the "Premier League steals king" who was still in the team last season!
Seeing Ling Feng and Kante attacking and defending, the Foxes fans finally understood what they lost last summer.
William and Bob, who were also at the stadium, took out their phones and opened the club's family photo from last season. They touched it:

"The two hundred and fifth day of missing Ling."

In the end, thanks to the mutual passing and shooting between Ling Feng and Rashford, Manchester United beat the Foxes 2-0 at the King Power Stadium!

After the game, Vardy immediately found Ling Feng and punched him viciously in the chest:
"You kid, you actually let me go."

Ling Feng just smiled and spread his hands, explaining half-truthfully:
"After all, your wives and children are in the stands. We can't let too many of you in. It would look ugly!"

"Damn it! What you said makes me want to beat you up even more!"

"Hahaha!"

After shaking hands with his former teammates and exchanging jerseys with Andy King, Ling Feng put on Andy King's No. 10 Foxes jersey without any hesitation.

Returning to the King Power Stadium for the first time, Ling Feng did not leave immediately. Instead, he came to the main stand and waved to the fans.

Looking at Ling Feng wearing the Foxes jersey, the fans in the stands felt as if they were in another world.

It was as if the black-haired young man who led them to the top of the Premier League and the Europa League had never left.

Unfortunately, that is just wishful thinking.

If Ling Feng was still in the team, Leicester City would not be struggling in the lower reaches of the league.
If Ling Feng was still in the team, Vardy and Mahrez would not be in poor form.
Soon, amid the applause, someone started it, but a familiar song suddenly rang out from the stands:

"Ling Feng Ling Feng Ling~~~Feng!"

"He's from Leicester and he's our hero!"

At the beginning, only some fans who loved Ling Feng in the main stand were singing.

But gradually, the singing became louder and louder and spread from the main stand to other stands.

"His passing is mesmerizing."

"Ling Feng Ling Feng Ling~~~Feng!"

"He is from Leicester and we are proud of him!"

The uniform singing once again echoed over the King Power Stadium.

This was also the first time Ling Feng heard this song written for him by a Foxes fan half a year after he left Leicester City.

Ling Feng was deeply moved by the love from the Foxes fans.

He didn't expect that even after he left the team, the fans would still care about him and were willing to sing for an "outsider" like him.

He just pursed his lips tightly, trying not to let his emotions overwhelm him.

While bowing to thank the fans in the stands, he waved and patted the Foxes logo on his left chest.

Finally, amid the loud singing, Ling Feng, with red eyes, took firm steps into the player tunnel until he disappeared.
(End of this chapter)