Chapter 137
With 15 minutes left before the game, Leicester City players accepted Pearson's final instructions in the dressing room.
Chelsea's starting lineup for this game is written on the whiteboard.
4-2-3-1 formation.
Goalkeeper Courtois.
The back four is Azpilicueta, Terry, Gary Cahill and Ivanovic.
Double defensive midfielder Cesc Fabregas and Matic.
Three attacking midfielders: Hazard, Oscar, and Schürrle.
Single Forward Diego Costa.
Also sitting on the bench were Ramirez, Drogba, Willian, Felipe, Mikel, Cech and other players.
Leicester City players are already familiar with Chelsea's tactical style of play.
After all, the two teams met last season and have already studied each other in advance.
However, there are some changes this season, mainly in the midfielder position.
Pearson pointed to Cesc Fabregas' name.
"Chelsea won the last game 3-0.
"Fabregas made a great contribution with two assists and one goal.
"After joining Chelsea, he quickly became the team's playmaker.
"More accurately, a metronome.
"Mourinho focuses on defense, so he doesn't use Cesc Fabregas' forward attacking ability.
"He needs the Spaniard's passing qualities.
"In this position, as long as he passes the ball well,
"Diego Costa, Hazard, and Oscar in front, all can create good opportunities."
"So there are three points we must pay attention to in this game -
"Costa has excellent impact on the front, Hazard has superb skills on the wing, and Cesc Fabregas is a top passer.
"As long as you guard these three people, you are equivalent to guarding the entire Chelsea.
"This game is still the same as the last one,
"Be the first to hold on and make sure not to concede the ball first.
"The favorite score for Mourinho's team is 1-0,
"We just have to give him 0-0.
"Aspiring to win the championship, he will definitely be anxious,
"That's when it will be our chance!
"Come on, boys!
"Like the last game, win the opponent and get three points back!"
After Pearson finished speaking, the players clapped and shouted excitedly.
"Must win!"
"Fuck Chelsea!"
"Win and get three points!"
Looking at the players' high spirits, Pearson nodded with satisfaction.
The first round of the Premier League got off to a good start, and he hopes this game will go well as well.
Players from both sides ran onto the field and the game was about to begin.
Before taking the field, Pearson patted Xia Xing on the shoulder: "Xia, I still need your large-scale running in this game to help Drinkwater defend Cesc Fabregas."
Xia Xing nodded: "No problem!"
"You are very close to Cesc Fabregas. If you guard against him, you will destroy Chelsea's metronome."
"good!"
Xia Xing ran onto the field and came to the left wing.
Today Leicester City still has the same formation and starting lineup as in the previous game.
4-4-2 formation.
Goalkeeper Schmeichel.
The four defenders are from left to right: De Laet, Konchesky, Wes Morgan, and Danny Simpson.
The four midfielders are Xia, Drinkwater, Cambiasso and Mahrez from left to right.
The double forwards are Vardy and Ulloa.
The only change is that Drinkwater and Cambiasso have swapped positions in the middle.
In the last game, Xia Xing ran around a lot and often went to the middle to help defend.
In order not to affect the opportunity on the left, Pearson asked Drinkwater to stand in the left midfield position, so that he and Xia Xing could complement each other.
The two have an excellent understanding.
"Xia, I'm mainly responsible for defending Cesc Fabregas in this game, but it's probably going to be difficult. You need to help me more."
"no problem!"
The referee's whistle sounds and the game begins!
Chelsea kicked off first in this game.
After the pass between Costa and Schürrle, the ball was passed behind them and the two accelerated forward.
Faced with Cambiasso's pressing, Oscar crossed the ball to the left.
Hazard received the ball lightly.
Mahrez sprints forward to grab the ball!
Hazard easily pulled the ball sideways and dodged Mahrez!
In front of right back Simpson, he suddenly accelerated and made a diagonal thrust!
Simpson hurriedly followed up and didn't lose his position!
Hazard took a long shot from outside the penalty area!
The ball slides out!
So dangerous!
Carragher was full of praise for the shot.
"Great!
"This shot was so sudden and accurate!
"really not bad!
"If Simpson's defensive position hadn't been relatively stable just now, Hazard would have already entered the penalty area!
"That way Leicester City's penalty area would be absolutely in danger!
"Hazard's feet feel good today!"
Leicester City kicked off and the ball was fought for in the middle.
Mahrez's pass to Ulloa was a little slow and was broken by Matic's long leg!
Today's Chelsea have two defensive midfielders, one controlling the field and the other defending.
Matic is Chelsea's iron gate today!
After stealing the ball, he directly knocked it to Fabregas.
Fabregas made a decisive long pass to find Diego Costa!
Costa sprinted quickly and used his body to push away Drinkwater!
He is so strong!
Bringing the ball outside the penalty area!
Captain Morgan goes to grab it!
Costa shot directly!
"Another great directly!
"Schmeichel has made a great contribution this time!
"He punched the ball out with both hands!
"The whole Chelsea team is in great shape today!
"They are telling Leicester City in their own way -
"We are not Everton!
"This is the real Premier League! "
Next, Chelsea's fast breaks became higher and higher, putting great pressure on Leicester City's midfield and backcourt defense.
Fabregas, in particular, sits in the midfield and can create opportunities 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, Schürrle received a pass from Cesc Fabregas and blasted a shot from the corner of the penalty area, hitting the crossbar.
Leicester City fans were shocked.
Pearson on the sidelines also frowned.
This can't happen anymore.
Cesc Fabregas was in great shape today.
Taking advantage of the dead ball, he shouted Xia Xing.
"Xia!"
Xia Xing looked back, and Pearson made a gesture towards him.
He got it.
This is what the two of them had agreed upon before.
Xia Xing nodded, quickly came to Drinkwater, and muttered a few words.
Soon, Leicester City's formation and positioning underwent some small changes.
Xia Xing came to the left midfield position and gave up the left wing position to Drinkwater.
In this way, Xia Xing will face off against Fabregas!
From the beginning of the game to now, Xia Xing and Fabregas have never had any chance to face each other.
Fabregas rarely dribbled the ball, he always caught the ball and passed it simply.
Xia Xing also mainly defended Schuerle and assisted in defending Oscar.
Now, the two finally faced each other.
Xia Xing looked to Cambiasso on the right.
Cambiasso pointed to Oscar beside him, and then patted his chest.
Then he pointed at Fabregas, and finally pointed at Xia Xing and extended his thumb.
xia!
Leave this guy to me, no problem!
I leave that guy to you!
I believe in you!
(End of chapter)