Star Card System

Chapter 772 Fierce Battle

The game had just started for 15 minutes when Leicester City, playing at home, scored the first goal.

This goal was not accidental, after all, they had been attacking for half a day, and this was their third shot in this game.

Every time was very threatening.

This loss was not unfair.

With the score leading, Leicester City players became more and more excited.

The next attack was even bigger.

And Manchester United retreated at the beginning, and it was even more difficult to regain the rhythm of attack.

Only Xia Xing was still trying to help his teammates create opportunities.

But today, without the two fast horses Rashford and James, Manchester United's offensive was obviously much weaker.

Greenwood has excellent goal-scoring ability, but he was targeted by the opponent today, and basically had no chance to get close to the goal.

Mata was active in running in the frontcourt, but his delicacy was still a little worse, especially in dribbling, which was far inferior to Rashford.

In this way, even if the center forward Ighalo wanted to pass the ball to his teammates, he had no chance.

The three forwards were silent and could only rely on Xia Xing.

And when facing Leicester City, how could the Blue Foxes give Xia Xing a chance?

Xia Xing's strength is known to everyone in the world, let alone Leicester City players.

Even if Xia Xing left the Blue Foxes, every coach and every player who joined the team soon would hear Xia Xing's story.

In fact, they can see it without listening.

After all, Xia Xing has been a superstar on par with Messi and Ronaldo in European football in the past few seasons, and he is definitely the third best player in the world.

Therefore, as long as Xia Xing gets the ball in this game, three defensive players will come up immediately.

Even at the risk of losing position, Xia Xing must not be given a chance.

And the defense is very hard.

It was not easy for Xia Xing to pass the ball just now.

Most of the time, as long as Xia Xing gets the ball, one person will come up to pull and one person will come up to shovel.

Two minutes ago, Xia Xing was about to seek a breakthrough opportunity, but was immediately knocked down by Vardy who returned to defense.

Although the referee whistled and gave Manchester United a free kick, Manchester United also missed the best time to attack.

Xia Xing, who fell to the ground, looked helpless.

Vardy reached out and pulled him up.

"Are you okay?"

"Yes! How come you weren't sent off with a red card?"

"That's impossible. I pay attention to my defensive actions, and the referee won't give me a red card if I pull you up so friendly."

"You've learned bad things."

"No way, normal means can't stop you, I have to be ruthless."

"Hehe."

Seeing Vardy's deserved look, Xia Xing, who was pulled up, slapped him hard.

"Okay, you hit me too, and you came back."

"Nonsense!"

"If you say that again, I'll lie down."

"Get lost!"

Xia Xing was too lazy to pay attention to him.

He also knew that Vardy was joking, he was not that kind of sinister person.

But speaking of it, Leicester City's defense was a bit harsh on itself in this game.

Vardy's tackle was just a microcosm. During this period, both Ndidi and Tielemans often showed their studs to him.

Compared to old teammates like Vardy, Ndidi and Tielemans don't care.

They have never been teammates with Xia Xing, and now they are serving different teams and don't care.

Xia Xing has had a very difficult time playing recently.

Now he can only rely on large-scale running to maximize the opponent's defensive attention and help his teammates create opportunities.

However, the forward trident is in poor condition, which has repeatedly frustrated Manchester United's offense.

In the 25th minute of the game, Vardy made another breakthrough, and finally hit the post with a shot, almost expanding the lead.

This made Xia Xing a little anxious.

You can't let the opponent play like this all the time.

Taking advantage of a dead ball opportunity, he came to the sidelines and suggested to Solskjaer.

"Coach, we can't retreat like this anymore, we have to press forward!"

"But we don't have enough defensive strength now, it's dangerous to press forward..."

"If we don't rely on offense to relieve defensive pressure, we will be in greater danger!"

"Well, okay, you adjust according to the situation on the field..."

"Okay!"

With Solskjaer's permission, Xia Xing can finally give it a try.

In the game, Xia Xing has a lot of power.

Especially in the adjustment of tactics on the field and the deployment of players.

On the one hand, he is the captain, and on the other hand, he is also the core of the team's organization and the soul.

But even so, Xia Xing always adjusts the offense and at most fiddles with his midfield teammates.

For defensive players, he is more of a coordination and rarely changes Solskjaer's tactical arrangements.

For example, just now, Solskjaer asked the whole team to retreat, and even if Xia Xing had other ideas in his mind, he did not rashly let his teammates press forward.

After all, he is not the head coach, even if it is for the good of the team, he cannot take over the lead, which is not appropriate.

Now, he has obtained Solskjaer's permission and can finally make some adjustments on his own.

"Luke Shaw, Dalot, you guys should press forward appropriately and assist in the attack!"

"What if there is a defensive loophole behind you?"

"I will make up for it appropriately!"

"OK!"

After hearing what Xia Xing said, the two of them were completely relieved.

In the next period of time, Xia Xing began to sort out the midfield pass.

The ball did not only go to his feet.

More often, the ball began to go to the side.

In this game, because of the lack of Rashford and James, two fast wingers, Manchester United went to the side less often today.

But now, their two full-backs have gone up!

You must know that Luke Shaw and Dalot are both players with excellent assist ability. The forward pressure of the two instantly caused a lot of trouble for Leicester City!

Leicester City has been defending in the middle, and now the pressure on the side has increased, and they are a little confused for a moment.

Should they defend to the side, or continue to suppress Xia Xing?

At this time, Maguire made a long pass to find Xia Xing. Xia Xing took advantage of the moment when the two midfielders lost their minds and suddenly sprinted with the ball!

The two people's defense line was broken!

35 meters away from the goal, Xia Xing did not hesitate and shot directly!

The angle of the ball was tricky and went straight to the upper right corner of the goal!

Schmeichel jumped up quickly and rubbed the ball out with his fingertips!

Leicester City escaped a disaster!

They were almost equalized by Manchester United!

With just one strike, Xia Xing showed his superstar strength!

At this time, the two midfielders of Leicester City looked at each other.

Ndidi and Tielemans saw fear in each other's eyes.

It was so close, it was too dangerous.

At this time, Rogers on the sidelines was also shouting loudly.

"Keep a close eye on Xia! Don't give him a chance!"