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This season's Premier League opened on August 8, but for Leicester City, their new season will start earlier.

On the evening of August 2, the summer breeze blew over the Wembley Stadium.

The Leicester City players arrived here an hour in advance.

For them, this place is already very familiar.

They played many cup games here last season.

And the honor of the small treble has made Wembley Stadium a blessed place for Leicester City.

For Ranieri, this place is even more familiar.

He has coached Chelsea for many years, fought in the Premier League for many years, and has come here many times.

Revisiting the old place, I feel very emotional.

And this time after returning to the Premier League, his first opponent is even more fate.

Chelsea.

The duel between the FA Cup champion and the league champion even became a reunion for Chelsea.

The Leicester City players stepped into the stadium, and applause broke out in the stands.

The applause from the whole audience made the Leicester City players a little confused.

"Are we so popular?" James' eyes widened.

Drinkwater snorted: "What do you want! The coach is popular, okay?"

He was right, it was Ranieri who was popular.

He was once the head coach of Chelsea and the first head coach in the Abramovich era.

When there was no interference from the gold-dollar football, the Chelsea he coached could already be called the big 4.

Even as strong as Ferguson's Manchester United and Wenger's Arsenal, they had to be cautious when facing Ranieri's Chelsea.

Although he was eventually dismissed, it still did not affect his position in the hearts of Chelsea fans.

Especially the old fans of the Blues.

Ranieri's good character is quite popular.

And Mourinho, who was on the Chelsea coaching bench at the time, was the one who replaced Ranieri's position.

Later, Ranieri went to Serie A, and Mourinho also created the era of the great Milan, and the two also played against each other many times.

Unexpectedly, after a long journey, the two met again in the Premier League.

"Claudio, hello, long time no see."

"Jose, long time no see."

Seeing Mourinho again, Ranieri looked at him carefully: "Well, you seem to have changed, becoming more calm."

Mourinho smiled: "But you haven't changed, you are still so kind."

Ranieri: "Doesn't that sound so pleasant?"

Mourinho: "Don't say that, I still like you very much."

Ranieri: "Just like?"

Mourinho: "If it's not like, is it still respect?"

Ranieri: "Is it not okay?"

Mourinho: "I will respect you only if you can step on my shoulders to win the Premier League."

Ranieri didn't say much, the two shook hands in a friendly manner and turned to leave.

Ranieri left, but Mourinho didn't leave.

He was still waiting for someone.

Who was he waiting for?

Of course, it was Xia Xing.

"Xia!"

"Hello, coach Mourinho."

"You are such a stubborn guy. I asked Mendes to invite you to join Chelsea, but he told me that he couldn't persuade you. You are such a stubborn guy."

"I like Leicester City. I'm sorry that I can't accept your invitation."

"You can't win the league title in Leicester City, let alone the Champions League. Come to Chelsea. I can give you what you want. The transfer window is not closed yet, and you still have time to change your mind."

"Forget it, I don't plan to change. Besides, who said that Leicester City can't win the league title and the Champions League? I think we can try, maybe we can create a miracle."

"Well, I wish you good luck."

Looking at Xia Xing running onto the court, Mourinho curled his lips.

Premier League champion, Champions League champion, you can't even get this Community Shield.

Boy, one day I will recruit you, just wait!

The game was very intense from the first minute.

Especially Chelsea, the fighting spirit is high.

No, it should be said that Chelsea is full of fighting spirit this season.

They finally won the league title last season, and Mourinho's team has re-injected the iron-blooded soul.

In the new season, they look forward to all the championship honors.

In this game, Mourinho played his best cards.

Especially the attacking line.

Diego Costa, Hazard, Oscar, William, Fabregas...

Only one Matic is left as a defensive midfielder, and the five midfielders are ready to attack.

The two full-backs Azpilicueta and Ivanovic are also in a relatively forward position. Today they obviously intend to attack actively.

On the other hand, Leicester City's lineup is not much different from last season.

It is still the familiar 4-4-2 formation,

Goalkeeper Schmeichel,

Four defenders from left to right De Laet, Wes Morgan, Huth, Danny Simpson,

Four midfielders from left to right Xia, Kante, Drinkwater, Mahrez,

Double forwards are Vardy and Ulloa.

Compared with last season's lineup, only one defensive player was replaced.

Veteran Cambiasso sat on the bench, and Kante replaced him in the starting lineup.

Several new players such as Van Persie, Shinji Okazaki, Fox, and Inler did not get a chance to start.

Even Mourinho laughed.

"Just looking at this lineup, I thought Leicester City's coach was still Pearson."

Almost no change, this is everyone's perception of Leicester City.

But soon, they found the problem.

Leicester City looks the same, but obviously has changed a lot!

Just five minutes into the game, Chelsea attacked twice.

But they were all destroyed by Leicester City's midfield.

Hazard dribbled the ball along the wing, but just after passing Mahrez, he was blocked instantly!

At this time, many Chelsea players had already run to their positions and could pass the ball.

But Hazard didn't believe it.

He wanted to walk inside and find a better opportunity.

Looking at the black guy in front of him, he snorted.

You are not that Chinese kid, I pass you like a joke!

But unexpectedly, he didn't fool the opponent with two consecutive fake moves!

Although the opponent failed to steal the ball, he completely missed the best time to pass the ball.

Just at the moment of hesitation, Drinkwater next to him quickly made up for the defense and knocked Hazard down directly!

Touched the ball first, no foul!

Chelsea's good chance at the start is gone!

Soon, William on the right wing dribbled forward again.

Facing Xia Xing, he did not try to dribble past him.

He knew Xia Xing's defensive ability last season.

Although his defensive skills were average, his strength and speed were first-class.

Passed the ball horizontally to Fabregas who was advancing!

But as soon as the ball was kicked, a figure rushed out instantly!

It was the No. 14 of Leicester City again!

He made a very accurate judgment and made a direct tackle!

Chelsea missed two good opportunities at the beginning!

And they lost the ball before they even got to the penalty area!

This Leicester City seems a little different!

Especially the new players.

Absolutely first-class new players!