Chapter 23

  Before coming to Leicester City, Xia Xing learned about the basic situation of Leicester City in advance.

  Especially management.

  In the summer of 2010, Thai tycoon Vichai spent 39 million euros to buy Leicester City Club.

  This businessman, who ranks fifth on the Thailand Richest people's List and 388th on the Forbes World Richest people's List, was only 52 years old at the time.

  Unlike some laymen who use football to develop businesses, Vichai has a special love for football.

  Even his son loves football very much and has even received professional football training since he was a child.

  After coming to Leicester City, it only took Vichai two years to turn this shaky team into a powerhouse in the British Championship.

  If it weren't for their bad luck last season, they might already be in the Premier League.

  In addition to the chairman and shareholders, the club's management is also full of talents.

  Recruitment director Steve Walsh is an important contributor to the club.

  He was the team's number one scout, and was entrusted with important tasks by Vichai and promoted to transfer director.

  Countless talented players in Leicester City were discovered by him, which is also the key to Leicester City's rapid improvement in performance.

  In the summer of 1994, Steve Walsh's work sent Leicester City into the Premier League.

  Today, twenty years later, he is still doing his best to help the team go further.

  Director of Football Jon Russ is very professional in team management and is a very trusted subordinate of Vichai.

  Coach Nigel Pearson and assistant coach Craig Shakespeare are the foundation for Leicester City's good results. These two partners have an excellent relationship and put all their efforts into the team.

  How can such a united and progressive team not achieve success?

  In addition to football, Vichai has a deep relationship with China.

  His grandfather is from Fujian, China, and he has the blood of China flowing in his body.

  And his son Aiyawatt has a Chinese name of Xu Shengyuan.

  So when they met Xia Xing, they felt special feelings for him.

  Being able to have such a Chinese connection also brings closer the relationship between Xia Xing and Leicester City Club.

  After playing the last friendly match, the team had a day off on August 1st to take a good rest.

  On August 3, they will usher in the first game of the British Championship.

  All players used this last day to work hard to adjust their state, more importantly their mentality.

  After experiencing the pain of failing to get promoted to the premier league at the last moment of last season, they are already ready for the new season and looking forward to a big fight.

  For Xia Xing, he had almost no so-called rest time.

  Even when the team is on holiday, he still trains himself every day.

  And cooking for Alyona and Reed every day, and having dinner with them, has become his most relaxed moment.

  Xia Xing's various Chinese dishes amazed the siblings.

  Reed chewed the braised pork and said, "This one is delicious and this one is delicious."

  Aly pointed to the sweet and sour pork loin: "This tastes so good."

  Seeing the two siblings devouring his food, Xia Xing also got a big appetite.

  But what he prepared for himself was boiled chicken, fish and brown rice.

  Occasionally, he will eat a little bit of Chinese food, which is enough to satisfy him.

  He must control his diet to keep his body in the best possible condition.

  Alyona looked at the electronic time card on the wall: "Today is August 1st, so fast."

  Xia Xing also nodded: "Yeah, it's been more than a month since I came to Leicester City.

  Alyona: "The day after tomorrow is the start of the British Championship. Do you have a chance to play?"

Before Xia Xing could say anything Reed said, "Sister, you should ask him first if he can be included in the squad."

  Xia Xing: "What you say is really unpleasant to hear."

  Reed: "Then can you be included in the matchday squad?"

  Xia Xing: "No."   

  Reed: "See, I was right."

  Xia Xing: "There are 46 games in a season in the British Championship. Why rush?"

  Alyona said to Xia Xing: "Yeah, everyone has to go through a transition period, don't worry, xia, I'm sure that after a while, you will have a chance to appear and become the team's starter."

  Reed: "Sister, your comfort is a bit fake..."

  The three of them were joking. Laughing and talking about the future.

  Compared with Alyona and Reed's studies, Xia Xing's work as a footballer is indeed more topical.

  After the meal, the three of them were busy. Xia Xing also returned to his room, entered the system, and started the two-hour "virtual arena" routine.

  During this period of time playing with Zidane and Henry, he feels that he has improved a lot.

  The attribute data of the system is one thing, but the improvement of personal mental attributes are invisible.

  Facing players of Zidane and Henry's caliber, Xia Xing can now use his skills easily.

  This is one of the reasons why Xia Xing performed well in friendly matches.

  He is a player with a big heart and is not afraid of any situation.

  For him, who was an amateur player just a few months ago, every moment now is a gift from God and he cherishes it extremely.

  After two hours of training, Xia Xing left the "virtual arena" still unsatisfied.

  It would be nice to have more time to train.

  He then Reviewd the previous prompt information.

  [The "Virtual Arena" follows the host level, both of which are C level. In the arena, the host can perform football training and matches that are completely equivalent to reality, and the physical and technical improvements obtained will also be brought back to reality. ]

  [You can log in once a day, and the usage time is up to two hours. The number of logins, usage time and number of competition types will increase as the host level increases. ]

  If his level increases, then the usage time of the "Virtual Arena" will also increase.

  And there is also a "number of competitive types"?

  What is this?

  But it must be pretty good!

  If he wants to improve his personal level, he must improve his own level and strength.

  At this time, a translucent progress bar information is displayed above Zidane's card.

  [(unit hour) Zidane: 80/100. ]

  Zidane's card is about to be integrated!

  He was Really looking forward to it!

  Just when Xia Xing was about to log out of the system, a new message suddenly popped up.

  [You have three new tasks, please check them! ]

  [Task 1: 1. First appearance in the English Championship. ]

  [Task time: Complete condition 1 of the task. ]

  [Mission reward: Nicky Buttt card, A level. ]

  [Task 2: 1. Score your first goal in the British Championship; 2. Help the team win. ]

  [Task time: In a game, complete the two conditions in the task at the same time. ]

  [Mission reward: Gabriel Batistuta card, S level. ]

  [Task 3: 1. Become the man of the match in an English Championship match; 2. Help the team keep a clean sheet against their opponents. ]

  [Task time: In a game, complete the two conditions in the task at the same time. ]

  [Mission reward: Patrick Vieira card, S level. ]

  [Excuse me, host, do you accept the mission? ]

  Xia Xing's eyes lit up!

  The new mission is finally here!

  In the past two days, he was still thinking about how he would get new cards after the fusion of Zidane's card was completed.

  Now, new tasks are coming, and new cards are coming soon!

  There are three stars in this three missions, one A-level and two S-level.

  Ok, Ok!

  These three players are all famous big shots!

  (End of chapter)