Football: A late bloomer, starting with Leicester City

Chapter 232 The new captain of the Blue Fox leads the team and plays tricks on Luke Xiao! (Additional update for leader ‘Jun’)
  Not long after, in the player tunnel, the starting players from both sides were ready to set foot on Wembley Stadium.

Leicester City players lined up neatly, with new captain Chen Yufeng standing at the front. It was the first time he experienced the feeling of walking into the stadium first in the main game of the new season.

This is completely different. When you lead the team and are the first to step onto the court, you will feel the eyes of the surrounding and even the world.

This symbolizes honor and responsibility. You must do your best for this team and strive to make the people behind you target you and work together to achieve an excellent record for Leicester City.

"call……"

Chen Yufeng still took a deep breath as usual to adjust his mentality.

Everything about the new season has come too fast. He just reported to the team not long ago, and now he will lead this group of boys onto the court to start a new journey.

Moreover, the first game of the main game is at Wembley Stadium, which is full of honors.

This was also a blessing for them last season. They played a wonderful game here and finally defeated Liverpool in a penalty shootout and won the League Cup!

Today, the challenge of the Community Shield Cup is coming, and Chen Yufeng hopes that they will still win the trophy in the near future!
  This is a moment that adds to the history of the club and they must do their best to seize it!

Chen Yufeng also looked at the Manchester United lineup at this time. Pogba did not appear in the Manchester United squad today. It is said that he has some injuries...

However, judging from some reports a few days ago, Pogba seemed to be photographed on vacation.

This is definitely a point that makes Mourinho angry, but the game has been pushed to now, and it must be finished first.

"meet again."

A heavy voice sounded, and Ibrahimovic came to Chen Yufeng's side with a smile, and the two shook hands and hugged.

During the group stage of the European Cup, Chen Yufeng personally bid farewell to Ibrahimovic, which made his national team's final game a bit regretful.

Unexpectedly, after going around and around, they actually met at the Community Shield final in the UK.

"How are you doing?" Chen Yufeng smiled and patted Ibrahimovic on the shoulder. The two of them had a good feeling for each other and there was a chance they would become friends in the future.

"It was okay. I took a long break and finally decided to come to Manchester United."

Ibrahimovic smiled, glanced at Chen Yufeng and joked: "I'm just here to find you. I want to defeat you in the Premier League."

"Hahahaha..." Chen Yufeng smiled and shook his head without saying anything else.

These few words of conversation made the atmosphere between the two teams less tense before the game, and some acquaintances also hugged each other at this time.

"We are opponents again." Manchester United's Fellaini came to Chen Yufeng's side and squeezed Chen Yufeng's shoulder.

"You better be careful."

Chen Yufeng pointed at him, smiled and joked: "Don't pass the ball to me some time ago, and then I pass it clean again today."

"I will protect you from death." Fellaini smiled and stood back in the queue.

"Beep!"

Soon, with the referee's opening whistle, the players from both sides stepped onto the court to prepare for the start of the official game.

Chen Yufeng's first match as captain is coming soon.

"Yufeng! Yufeng! Yufeng!"

As soon as he walked into Wembley Stadium, where the dim light entered, Chen Yufeng felt the enthusiasm of Leicester City fans from all directions.

The fans paid the highest courtesy to the new European Cup champion. On one side of the stadium, a huge banner was pulled up, with the back of the No. 66 jersey on it.

Chen Yufeng waved to them, feeling more like he was home.

After the two sides went through some simple activities before the game, they came to the side selection ceremony.

Chen Yufeng held the Leicester City team flag and came to the side of the three referees, preparing to toss a coin to decide the side and the ball.

Manchester United's old captain Rooney came over, exchanged team flags with Chen Yufeng and shook hands.

"You got the trophy that I dreamed of but ultimately couldn't get."

Rooney raised his eyebrows to pretend to be regretful, then smiled and said, "You are so strong now that it makes me feel terrible, even disgusting."

"I really can't think of any aspect where I can completely overpower you. Maybe it's just the overhead shot."

He shook his head, then sighed nothing else, and began to choose a side under the referee's instructions.

The rules of coin tossing are as follows. Each side represents a coin. Whichever side's coin ends up facing up gets the right to choose the side.

Note that it is the right to choose the side, not the ball. The ball belongs to the opponent by default.

In this game, Chen Yufeng got the right to choose sides and gained the right to choose sides.

He looked at both sides of the pitch, then pointed to where the Manchester United players were already positioned, "I want that side."

Rooney next to him suddenly looked like he had eaten a fly, wondering what kind of medicine Chen Yufeng was selling.

Have you ever been a captain? Are you here to enjoy yourself?
  Or they just want to disgust their players.

There was no way, the players on both sides could only rotate the direction of attack, stand up again, and then wait for the kick-off.

"Beep!!"

Soon, with the referee's whistle, this highly anticipated battle began at Wembley Stadium.

Manchester United's new aid Zlatan Ibrahimovic fired a mid-circle ball for the team, and the players on both sides quickly fell into a fight.

"Audience friends, welcome back!"

In the Sina Sports commentary seats on the sidelines, Zhan Jun and Zhang Lu appeared here again. The two old acquaintances had not commented on the game for a long time.

Not to mention the fans, even they miss this feeling.

"The new season has begun, and you are now watching the Premier League 1617 season, the Community Shield game!"

"Leicester City versus Manchester United, the winner will directly take home the Community Shield trophy!"

"Let's take a look at the starting lineups of both sides. For Manchester United, goalkeeper De Gea, defenders from left to right, Luke Shaw, Blind, Bailly, Antonio."    "Double midfielders Fellaini and Carrick. "

"The three forwards in front are Martial, Rooney, and the British Emperor Lingard!"

"Single Arrow Eevee!"

"This is the lineup that Mourinho has often tried in warm-up matches since he took office. Pogba has not been back recently. When he comes back, he may take over the position of veteran Rooney."

"Leicester City has no changes from last season, and none of the new players have started..."

Zhan Jun quickly introduced the fans and friends in front of the TV. His voice was very different from He Wei's. It was hoarse and passionate, representing another style.

As for Zhang Lu, the old commentator next to him, he still played the role of praise, and kept following Zhan Jun's words with "Ah, oh,".

After the commentary, Zhan Jun also sighed, "Oh, I haven't commented on Chen Yufeng's game for a long time, and it's already a new feeling."

"Who could have imagined that Leicester City players who we thought would be impossible to play at the beginning of last season would already be full of honors when they stood on the stage of the new season."

"Bear..." Zhang Lu nodded.

"Director Zhang Lu, I think if Chen Yufeng's performance can be maintained until the end of the year, the Golden Globe Award will not be discussed, but the best team of the year can be given a try."

"Ah, um." Zhang Lu cast a look of approval.

"Because when selecting the best team of the year, Messi is sometimes placed in the attacking midfielder position, which leaves the right wing free. I think we can expect that."

"correct."

"..."

While the two were talking, the game on the field had already started.

Manchester United played relatively proactively in the opening stage. They used the personal abilities of several frontcourt players to create threats in Leicester City's backcourt.

Especially after Ibrahimovic joined, Manchester United had an extra person in the frontcourt who could handle the ball, which greatly helped the team's connection.

At this time, Martial and Lingard were able to continuously receive the ball from Ibrahimovic and use their youthful ability to run and carry to harass Leicester City's defense.

"Kante! Kanter! Stop Ibrahimovic and do it again!"

Chen Yufeng shouted in command from the frontcourt. He knew how powerful Ibrahimovic was and must make his teammates take it seriously.

This is the reason why he wanted Kanter to stay last season. They must ensure the defense in the midfielder area, otherwise the team as a whole will just be a mess.

"I know, I'm watching!"

Kanter gave Chen Yufeng a thumbs up, indicating that he was paying attention.

As the game continued, Chen Yufeng quickly felt the difference between Leicester City and the Belgian team on the right wing.

He had to admit that the game at Leicester City was slightly more difficult because the team's ball possession rate was not high and they had to seize the limited opportunities to knock the ball into the opponent's goal.

This is different for the Belgian team. Even in the European Cup finals, which had the least possession of the ball, their ball possession rate was still 47%.

This gives offensive players different opportunities to catch the ball and shoot, and the way they play is also different.

However, Chen Yufeng will definitely not look down on this Leicester City. Every team has its own advantages, and so does Leicester City.

Although they have fewer opportunities, their forwards are more efficient and can often achieve results with the first counterattack.

On the Belgian side, where the tall and fast Lukaku went, he often missed inexplicable opportunities, leaving the team passive again.

High is indeed high, but fast means happy fast...

Anyway, national team games are completely different from club games.

The club means a more organized system and tactics, teammates with better coordination, and opponents with stronger integrity and better understanding.

If he can remain efficient here for a long time, he will be a real superstar.

"Luke Xiao! Watch him to death! Stick to him, stick to him!"

Mourinho on the sidelines has been directing the team's overall formation movement. After seeing Leicester City gain the ball, he immediately called for full-back Luke Shaw.

Luke Shaw is a very hard-working defender, but his abilities in all aspects are indeed relatively average during this period.

"Oh!"

Near Leicester City's midfield, Drinkwater kicked the ball to Shinji Oka who returned the ball.

The latter turned around and dribbled for two steps, then consciously leaned towards Chen Yufeng. He waited until Chen Yufeng rushed over and knocked the ball out with one kick.

They had discussed before the game that they would focus on Luke Shaw.

Chen Yufeng came in front of and behind the ball, and Luke Xiao had already come over at high speed from behind, less than half a meter away from him.

Aware of this ambiguous distance, Chen Yufeng chose to turn the ball around without stopping the ball, betting that Luke Xiao would not be able to react.

"Ohhhhhhh...!"

The shouts of Leicester City fans rang out. After Chen Yufeng turned around gracefully without stopping the ball, the football actually passed through Luke Xiao's crotch and rolled to Chen Yufeng's feet.

This clumsy Manchester United defender only focused on marking and did not pay attention to the speed and route of the ball!
  I really didn’t react!

It's a play!
  Many Manchester United fans immediately covered their faces and began to angrily curse Luke Shaw's idiotic behavior.

As for Chen Yufeng, he had already walked away, dribbling the ball straight towards Huanglong and heading towards Manchester United's centre-back Bailly.

Bailly, as a new player who transferred over [-] million pounds, must be holding his breath to prove himself in front of the fans. At this time, he is fighting and retreating, looking for opportunities.

…………

Please give me a monthly ticket. It’s a bit cold today and I’m a bit scared (weak).

(End of this chapter)