Star Card System

During the Leicester City period, it is not an exaggeration to say that Xia Xing and Shakespeare had the best relationship.

Although the two head coaches Pearson and Ranieri had a tacit understanding with Xia Xing, they had a management relationship between coach and player after all.

However, Shakespeare, as an assistant coach, had a very good personal relationship with Xia Xing.

As early as when Xia Xing was on loan at Leicester City in 2013, Shakespeare recommended Pearson many times to give Xia Xing more opportunities.

And during the three years that Xia Xing was at Leicester City, Shakespeare took good care of Xia Xing.

Xia Xing really liked this straightforward assistant coach from the bottom of his heart.

After Shakespeare took office last season, Xia Xing also sent a special message to wish him well.

This summer, he returned to the University of Leicester to deal with academic problems. When he stayed in Leicester City for a short time, he had dinner with Shakespeare.

Shakespeare even asked Xia Xing with a smile if he was interested in coming back.

But they all knew it was a joke.

The current Leicester City can't bear Xia Xing's achievements at all.

Even if Xia Xing really wants to come back, I'm afraid Leicester City will consider it carefully.

Shakespeare will even refuse.

Because Xia Xing is the pride of Leicester City, they can't watch the talented star in the rising period of his career go downhill.

Looking at Xia Xing warming up on the court, Shakespeare's thoughts flew, and those past memories emerged in front of him again.

Leicester City used to be full of talents, but now Leicester City's midfield and frontcourt talents are withering, leaving only the duo of Mahrez and Vardy.

And this summer, Mahrez was almost poached.

Because of the club's strong retention, he is still in a bad mood.

And Vardy has also been unable to reach his former top state due to frequent injuries in the past two seasons.

The current Leicester City, alas...

Warming up on the court, Xia Xing was also observing the Leicester City players on the opposite side.

When he just came on the court, he greeted his old friends enthusiastically.

Schmeichel, Morgan, Mahrez, Vardy, James, Albrighton...

In addition, there are many new faces.

For example, Ndidi, the new midfielder, and Maguire, the high center back on the defensive line.

Ndidi joined Leicester City in the winter of 2017. Xia Xing had some knowledge of him and had played against him. He was a good player.

Maguire was the first time Xia Xing played against him.

This big man, who was 1.93 meters tall, was a typical British center back.

Seeing him was like seeing Campbell and Ferdinand in the past.

He was only 24 years old this year and seemed very calm.

Before this game, Mourinho carefully analyzed this player when doing tactical analysis.

He came from the Sheffield United youth training camp and later joined Hull City.

In Hull City, he was regarded as the backbone of the defense.

In the 2015-2016 season, he led the team to successfully advance to the Premier League with his outstanding performance.

Last season, he almost played all the team's Premier League games and became the absolute defensive core of the team.

But in the end, due to the overall strength problem, Hull City was relegated again.

This summer, Leicester City made a decisive move and spent 13.7 million euros to sign him.

After only two games, he repaid the trust of Leicester City coaches and teammates with a stable state.

According to Mourinho.

"In this game, Maguire will be the most difficult point for our offense!"

There is nothing wrong with this.

Compared with the old captain Morgan, Maguire is taller and more powerful, and has better physical fitness.

Such a central defender is definitely a player of the Dinghaishenzhen level in the penalty area.

Sure enough, after the start of the game, Maguire's role was very obvious.

Facing Manchester United today, Leicester City was not conservative at all.

At the beginning of the game, Mahrez took advantage of Xia Xing's defense in the middle and sprinted quickly along the side!

All the way across, passing Ashley Young!

Decisive cross!

Vardy rushed in the penalty area!

The ball flew out by the goal post, just a little bit short!

Five minutes later, there was another midfield cooperation. Leicester City No. 10 Andy King made a wonderful through pass and accurately found Vardy!

Vardy dribbled into the penalty area and shot into the far corner!

De Gea fell to the ground and punched out!

Manchester United resolved the danger again!

Although they did not lose the ball, these two crises surprised the Manchester United players.

"I didn't expect that Leicester City, which has been in poor form recently, would take the lead in launching an attack," Mourinho, who was watching the opposing players on the court carefully, said, "This team is interesting, really interesting."

Perrin on the side was also a little puzzled: "They obviously lack strength in many positions, but why are they so bold to attack?"

Mourinho looked at the Leicester City defense: "They probably trust their own defense very much."

Soon, what happened on the court proved Mourinho's guess.

After two unsuccessful attacks, Manchester United's fast break came.

In the backcourt, Xia Xing decisively retreated this time and directly tackled Mahrez who was dribbling forward.

This defense was neat and tidy, and there was no foul!

After stealing the ball, Xia Xing did not do much transition, but directly made a long pass to the front court!

Rashford received the ball accurately and rushed into the penalty area!

But just after rushing into the penalty area, he was directly knocked out by Maguire!

This is a reasonable collision, and it is not a foul!

Xia Xing in the backcourt shook his head regretfully.

What a pity.

This pass through the midfield, as long as Rashford can successfully score, the game will be ahead.

But it doesn't matter, there is still a chance!

The game continues.

A few minutes later, Xia Xing broke through the left again.

Mahrez rushed up and made a tackle!

But Xia Xing easily passed the ball and rushed past Mahrez's sliding tackle!

Simpson, the old teammate on the opposite side, rushed up!

Xia Xing is very familiar with his style of play. He changed directions twice in a row, suddenly accelerated back to the left side, and sprinted along the baseline!

Passed another person!

Cross from the bottom!

Look for Lukaku in the middle!

This cross is of extremely high quality!

Lukaku was overjoyed!

Another goal, stable!

But just when Lukaku jumped, a tall figure in front of him jumped in advance!

Headed the ball to clear the ball!

Manchester United's attack was interrupted!

It's Maguire again!

This time Lukaku was a little confused.

What's going on?

Is this guy so strong?

They pushed me away?

Although both of them looked very strong, Lukaku felt the gap between him and him when they were fighting.

He almost fell down after jumping, but fortunately Rashford came forward to help him.

"Dude, are you okay?"

"It's okay, I just didn't expect this guy to be so strong."

"Yeah, when I was dribbling the ball just now, he pushed me away directly, and I had no power to fight back. This big guy is good."

"I have to apologize to you."

"What's wrong?"

"When you were pushed away just now, I laughed at you for a long time in my heart."

"What are you laughing at..."

"Laughing at you for being a rookie, a weak chicken, and flying when someone pushes you away."

"Fuck..."