Chapter 16

  After a relaxing party, Xia Xing's relationship with the whole team became much more harmonious.

  Xia Xing likes this team more and more.

  The atmosphere in the team is good and the fighting spirit is also high.

  If it weren't for their bad luck last season, they should have appeared in the Premier League by now.

  The diligent Vardy also cherishes him.

  Although captain Morgan is strict, he also takes good care of Xia xing.

  De Laet, Matthew James, and Drinkwater, the three former Manchester United players are simply the "three clowns" of the team.

  Andy King is quiet But he is a very nice person.

  Although Chris Wood is very proud, he does have the ability to help the team attack the opponent's goal.

  Konchesky is a kindhearted person and gets along well with everyone.

  Drinkwater said to Xia Xing: "Konchesky is a very good person. Last season, Matthew James was fouled and fell to the ground. Konchesky immediately rushed up and knocked down the opponent!"

  Xia Xing: "Good teammate!"

  De Laet added in a low voice: "But you have to be careful not to mention Chelsea in front of him.

  " Why does Chelsea bother him?"

  De Laet: "Because his sister is the ex-wife of England defender John Terry, so he is very unhappy whenever he hears anything related to Terry."

  Xia Xing: "Is that not an exaggeration?"

  "If you don't believe me, I'll give it a try," Drinkwater suddenly shouted, "Guys, just now this guy James insisted that John Terry is the best defender in England. I particularly disagree. , what about you?"

  Before anyone else could react, Konchesky had already rushed over.

  "Anyone who praises Terry is going to have trouble with me! I'll kill whoever praises Terry myself!"

  "Man, don't get excited! I didn't say Terry was the best defender!"

  "It's a good thing I helped you fight last season, so I have to beat you today.

" No....!"

  "Drinkwater! You bastard!"

  There was laughter in the yard.

  Alyona beside Xia Xing laughed so hard that she could hardly stand upright.

  A relaxing party where everyone in Leicester City relaxed.

  Except for a few players who suffered minor ankle sprains and took a day's rest, the entire team's condition is getting better and better.

  More than ten days of hard training was mainly to help the players regain their tight physical condition and completely return to competitive state after vacation.

  Next, there is important tactical training.

  And Friendly matches are the best test.

  At the end of July, Leicester City arranged three consecutive home friendly matches.

  Before the start of the British Championship in early August, the lineup needs to familiarize with each other as much as possible.

  On July 23, the King Power Stadium finally became lively again.

  Although it was only a friendly match, the lively atmosphere was no less than that of a formal match.

  This stadium, which can accommodate 32,500 fans, is a well-known stadium in England.

  The stadium has an all-seat setting, with each seat unobstructed and providing great comfort. It is the 19th largest stadium in England.

  Even some Premier League teams can't compare.

  This is the heritage of a team with a century-old history.

  Today their opponent is York City, a team from League Two.

  By choosing a weak team to start off the friendlies with, Pearson wanted to test the team's offensive power.

  As a powerful English Championship team that almost succeeded in reaching the Premier League last season, Leicester City's strength is far beyond that of York City.   

  The difference in players' worth which is more than ten times is the best reflection.

  York City's goal in this game is also very simple, which is to defend and counterattack.

  They formed a 5-4-1 formation to face the powerful Leicester City.

  In the team's locker room, the players are very relaxed.

  Vardy patted Xia Xing on the shoulder: "Man, you will definitely have a chance to play in this game, I bet."

  Next to him, De Laet also agreed: "Yes, we will definitely win this game, And coach will definitely experiment with various playing styles."

  Matthew James: "Yes, and even if a player like xia plays, we will definitely win."

  Xia Xing: "What do you mean by a player like me..."

  Matthew. James: "No, that's not what I meant. I mean, even a player who is as inexperienced and weak as you ...."

  Drinkwater: "If you don't speak, no one will think you are dumb.

" His body has become much stronger."

  Everyone was talking and laughing, and everyone was extremely relaxed about this game.

  Yes, after all, there is a three-level league difference.

  "You can be more open in this game, especially in offense. If you can't win against such an opponent, haha."

  Although coach Pearson's words were serious, no one took them seriously.

  There is absolutely no way anything could go wrong in this kind of game!

  Today Leicester City still continues the 4-4-2 formation from last season.

  Starting lineup, goalkeeper is Schmeichel.

  The four defenders are from left to right: De laet, Konchesky, Wes Morgan, and Liam Moore.

  The four midfielders from left to right are Lloyd Dyer, Andy King, Drinkwater and Matthew James.

  The two forwards are Vardy and Chris Wood.

  Sitting on the bench were players such as Knockaert, Nugent, Taylor Fletcher, Schlupp, Hammond, Whitbread, St. Ledger and others.

  Of course, Xia Xing is also among them.

  From the first minute of this game, Leicester City had an absolute advantage.

  Especially in the midfield and backfield, they had the style of a strong team.

  Andy King is a standard No. 10 player, somewhat of a classical midfielder, with very comprehensive characteristics.

  Drinkwater is the most important player in Leicester City's midfield, even more important than Andy King. His skills can be said to be top-notch in the British Championship. He is excellent in offense and defense, and has top-notch passing and interception. He has already had some success last season. Premier League teams are interested in him. If he hadn't been unable to get the main position, maybe he would have left Leicester City by now.

  The two full-backs, Dyer and James, are standard British full-backs. Fast and good dribbling, they are two sharp edges in Leicester City's fast attack.

  The midfield combination of these four is absolutely top-notch.

  The backcourt quartet was also a key guarantee for Leicester City's good results last season.

  De laet and Liam Moore are young, physical, and have good assist capabilities.

  The central defense partners captain Morgan and Konchesky. These two strong and tough men are like iron gates, firmly guarding Leicester City's penalty area.

  And goalkeeper Schmeichel is even more famous. His father was a former Manchester United Treble goalkeeper, and he is also very capable.

  If you look at the midfield and backcourt alone, Leicester City is definitely the best in the British Championship, enough to scare any opponent.

  But if you add the striker, the overall strength of this team is almost peak in the championship...

  (End of this chapter)