Star Card System

At halftime, Mourinho used up the first substitution.

He replaced Mkhitaryan with Rashford.

This time it was not due to any tactical or physical reasons, but entirely due to Mkhitaryan's poor performance.

Since returning to the team after recovering from injury, Mkhitaryan has been in poor form.

In these two games, he not only failed to play to his previous peak form, but also often made low-level mistakes on the field, affecting Manchester United's offense.

In the first half, because of his loss of the ball, Manchester United's backcourt almost got into trouble.

In the end, Xia Xing retreated at high speed and knocked down the opponent, which stopped Chelsea's counterattack.

But he also received a yellow card for this.

Mourinho was sweating on the side of the court.

Although Xia Xing's action just now was very crisp, it was a diagonal tackle.

Even if he touched the ball, if the referee thought it was a dangerous action, it was not impossible to give a red card.

Xia Xing sacrificed himself for the benefit of the team, which was beyond reproach.

But Mkhitaryan's condition was too bad.

If it weren't for him, Manchester United wouldn't have encountered such trouble.

Just replace him in the second half.

Mkhitaryan, who was replaced, was in a bad mood and didn't communicate much with Mourinho.

He also knew that he was in poor condition, and he was also very angry and self-blaming.

In the second half, the two sides changed sides and continued to fight in the midfield.

In the 71st minute of the game, Hazard sprinted in the penalty area and decisively passed back near the baseline!

Morata received the ball, and there was nothing in front of him!

Easily pushed the ball!

The ball went out of the goal!

Manchester United escaped!

This is definitely a chance to score a goal, good luck to Manchester United!

Morata kicked the grass hard, and he heard the sighs of Chelsea fans in the stands, and there were sporadic boos.

But what can he do?

He was in a bad state today.

Both sides used up their three substitutions, and the score on the field was still 0-0.

Until the 85th minute of the game, the situation on the field finally changed.

Xia Xing got the ball in the middle, suddenly moved to the side, and then suddenly rushed to the middle with the ball!

This change in rhythm disrupted Chelsea's defensive arrangement!

Kante was smart and rushed up!

Xia Xing accelerated to avoid him!

Facing Kante, who has excellent defensive ability, excellent physical fitness, and excellent running ability, Xia Xing's biggest advantage is speed!

Use speed to get rid of Kante and accelerate to sprint!

29 meters away from the goal, Xia Xing kicked and shot!

The ball went to the upper right corner of the goal!

Courtois made a desperate save, but still couldn't touch the ball!

The ball went in!

1-0!

Manchester United finally broke the deadlock!

This was a lore goal!

Manchester United's captain Xia Xing once again became the key man of the game!

The away fans cheered excitedly in the stands!

A wonderful goal, an important goal!

Compared with Mourinho's excited celebration, Conte's crazy roar was more conspicuous.

On the sidelines of the court, Conte yelled at the players furiously.

"Come on! Don't play like a woman!"

The spirit of the Chelsea players on the field has been affected, and the decline is gradually apparent.

Only a few players such as Kante are still running desperately, trying to get a chance to equalize the score.

But how easy is it?

In the last minute of injury time, as Morata's weak shot was punched out by De Gea, the referee whistled.

The game is over!

In this melee battle dominated by the middle confrontation, the tenacious Manchester United had the last laugh!

Although it was only a small victory of 1-0, Manchester United still got three points!

The winning streak continues this season!

On the sidelines, Mourinho and Conte did not communicate at all.

Now the conflict between the two has been completely publicized, and there is no need to give face.

Although the relationship between the respective coaches is average, the players of both sides still have a good relationship.

On the court, Xia Xing chatted with Kante.

In this game, Kante was responsible for marking Xia Xing, which is actually an interesting arrangement.

Because both of them are in the position of defensive midfielder, there are not many opportunities for matchups.

But even so, Conte still let Kante follow Xia Xing.

And this tactic has a miraculous effect.

"Man, you made me suffer in this game, and your defensive level has improved. To be fair, you are definitely the world's number one defensive midfielder in international football today."

"Let's not talk about whether you deserve it or not. Now if international football wants to compete for the position of the world's number one defensive midfielder, the first thing to consider is whether you are a defensive midfielder. No matter which position you are in, there is no need to compete for that position."

"How can it be so exaggerated."

"I am also fair. In this game, you not only led the defense and made us score nothing, but also scored the only goal. Your overall strength has improved again."

The two chatted and praised each other, but it was a sincere praise.

Kante was about to take off his jersey when Xia Xing stopped him directly.

"Wait."

"Huh? What's wrong?"

"Sorry, I can't exchange jerseys with you today."

"Why?"

"Because of the guy sitting on the bench, I plan to find him."

"Oh, I see, okay."

"In Chelsea, you brothers take care of each other."

"Don't worry, I've always been like this, but... well, I can't say."

Kante didn't say anything else, but Xia Xing also understood what was going on.

Walking to the side of the court, Xia Xing came to the Chelsea bench.

In fact, this was a rather inappropriate behavior.

As the hero of the visiting team's lore, the Chelsea coach must be very unhappy with Xia Xing.

Walking over so easily could easily be regarded as a provocation.

But Xia Xing had a calm face and walked straight to a player sitting on the bench.

"Danny."

"Xia?"

The player sitting on the bench was Xia Xing's good friend in Leicester City - Danny Drinkwater.

Drinkwater didn't get a chance to play throughout the game.

When Conte used up his three substitutions, Drinkwater sat back in his chair in frustration, staring at the sky with empty eyes, not knowing what he was thinking.

Even when Xia Xing came over, he didn't notice.

At this time, the Chelsea bench was basically empty, and everyone was ready to leave.

Xia Xing simply sat next to Drinkwater and gently patted his brother on the shoulder.

Drinkwater sighed and said nothing.

The two just sat there, looking at the grass at Stamford Bridge.

After a long time, Drinkwater suddenly said: "It was so good when we played together in Leicester City."

Xia Xing nodded: "Yes, it was so good. At that time, we had no pressure and just rushed forward."

Drinkwater sighed softly: "That was really the best time in my life, the best."

Xia Xing exhaled lightly, wanted to say something, but didn't say it.

Finally, he took off his jersey and handed it to Drinkwater.

Drinkwater stood up, took off his jersey and put it in Xia Xing's hand, then walked slowly to the player's tunnel and disappeared in the blue.

Xia Xing looked at his back and couldn't take his eyes away for a long time.

Brother, take care... (End of this chapter)