Star Card System

On May 28, the day before the Champions League final, Leicester City's focus was not on the court, but on the hospital.

Ranieri once again handed the team's training to Shakespeare, and he personally took Xia Xing to the hospital to check his injury.

On the way there, the expert from the team's medical team whispered to him: "Xia's leg injury has really recovered, which is simply a medical miracle. If the game is not important now, I really want to take him back to Leicester City and study him carefully."

Ranieri frowned: "Your medical equipment is not perfect, will the test results be biased?"

The expert from the medical team did not speak, but pointed to the hospital in front of him.

Let's see the results.

And the final result surprised Ranieri.

Quite healthy!

The previous injury images all seemed to have never happened!

Even the attending physician a few days ago was a little sweaty.

Was it a misdiagnosis at the beginning?

It shouldn't be...

In the end, under countless doubtful eyes and expressions, Xia Xing was surrounded by stars and returned to the hotel.

He didn't go to the court to warm up, Ranieri wouldn't let him.

Even though various medical images proved that Xia Xing had recovered, he couldn't participate in the game without enough ball training.

But Xia Xing looked at Ranieri with a firm look in his eyes.

This made Ranieri really unable to make a decision.

Shakespeare waved his hands and shook his head at Ranieri when Xia Xing couldn't see him, indicating that he refused.

But in the end, Ranieri agreed.

But it was not the starting list, but the substitute list.

Xia Xing went back to his room to rest contentedly.

Closing the door of the tactical training room, Shakespeare disagreed a little: "Old man, we really shouldn't let Xia play."

Ranieri shrugged: "I just let him appear on the bench, not let him play."

"But this..."

"Think about it, wasting a substitute spot will give the team more spirit and hope, isn't that good?"

"Oh!"

Everyone understood.

It seems that Ranieri didn't plan to let Xia Xing play.

Indeed, at this stage when the team is fighting a desperate battle, telling them to hold on may create a miracle.

This is definitely a great spiritual encouragement!

Even if Xia Xing didn't play in the end, this effect is enough!

On the evening of May 29, the lights outside the San Siro Stadium were bright.

In fact, for many fans, they don't think this is San Siro, because this is their Meazza.

The two Milan teams share a stadium. Even if it is a guest game, fans of both sides are accustomed to declare their positions outside the stadium.

When the Leicester City bus drove into the stadium, countless fans applauded and cheered.

Most of them were Milan fans.

As a dark horse team, it is respectable enough to be able to get here.

Today, there are even more fans supporting Leicester City than Real Madrid.

After all, on the football field, most neutral fans still like to watch the good show of the weak defeating the strong.

And when the Leicester City players left the locker room and ran onto the field, they were greeted with even greater applause.

Especially Xia Xing.

In the past few days, the whole world knew about Xia Xing's injury.

And the news that Xia Xing finally entered the big list and played with an injury was also known to the whole world.

This desperate ambition deserves everyone's respect.

Five minutes later, the Real Madrid players arrived.

On the sidelines, Ranieri met Zidane.

When Ranieri dominated the Premier League, Zidane was still a player.

Times have changed, and Zidane has become a head coach.

He even stood on the stage of the Champions League final with Ranieri.

"Hello, old coach."

"Hello, young man."

"I didn't expect Leicester City to get here. Your coaching level is really world-class."

"I thought Real Madrid would get here. Your coaching level is also great."

"Well, is Xia's injury healed? Don't get me wrong. I don't mean to pry. I just care."

"It's healed. He can play in the second half. No problem."

"That's good. I wanted to visit him in the next two days, but I didn't think it was appropriate, so I didn't go."

"Thank you for your concern. I thank you on behalf of Xia."

"I hope we can bring a wonderful game to the fans today."

"I will!"

The coaches of the two teams chatted on the sidelines of the court, and the players on the field were also communicating and chatting in groups of three or two.

Especially the Real Madrid players.

They curiously observed Xia Xing to see how the top star of Leicester City had recovered.

"It looks like he has recovered well." Marcelo observed for a long time and came to a conclusion.

However, Bale shook his head: "He hasn't fully recovered. He was a little unstable when he was controlling the ball just now."

J Luo disagreed: "I think he has recovered well."

Bale shrugged: "My experience of injury tells me that he has definitely not fully recovered."

No one in Real Madrid refuted.

Brother, you are right.

When it comes to injuries, you are the most experienced in Real Madrid.

They were discussing, but Ronaldo didn't care so much.

He walked straight over and came to Xia Xing near the center circle.

"Hey, man, how is your injury?"

Xia Xing just received a pass from Kante. The stop looked a little unstable, but it also stopped.

Hearing someone behind him, he turned around and looked.

If someone else came to ask, Xia Xing might think too much.

For example, guys like Pepe and Ramos.

But looking at Ronaldo's sincere eyes, Xia Xing understood him.

"I'm fine, no problem."

"That's good."

"Are you a little disappointed?"

"I don't care about others, anyway, I'm very happy."

"Oh?"

"Being able to beat the best Leicester City and then win the Champions League, this is what I want to see most."

Looking at Ronaldo's firm eyes, Xia Xing nodded.

The two clapped their hands vigorously!

Play a game happily, and then go home with the championship trophy!

After more than half an hour of warm-up, both sides returned to the locker room.

There was no special arrangement for Leicester City, because the main lineup had been finalized in advance.

The only change was that Xia Xing entered the substitute list, but it had nothing to do with the first half.

In the Real Madrid locker room, Zidane had a serious expression.

He just listened patiently to the opinions of the players.

Especially the analysis of Xia Xing's injury.

According to the descriptions of the players and his own observations, he felt that Xia Xing's injury recovery was good.

Although some small movements were not so smooth, they were definitely at the level of 80%.

Even so, it was extremely threatening.

I thought it was a sure win, but now there are variables.

Looking at the players, Zidane's voice was calm, but his tone was firm.

"Before this game, I asked you to play steadily.

"After all, without Xia, Leicester City will definitely play a defensive counterattack.

"We must ensure that we don't lose the ball, and then look for opportunities to score.

"But my thoughts have changed now,

"We must assume that Xia will come on as a substitute in the second half,

"Then Leicester City's tactics will definitely change greatly,

"We will be under greater pressure,

"So I ask you,

"Go all out in the first half and strengthen the offense!

"Strive to lock in the victory in the first half!

"This game, a quick battle!"