Chapter 79
Leicester City has won consecutive matches in the English Championship, and now they have no rivals in the league.
Even several direct competitors said in interviews with the media that their current goal is to be second in the league.
The top spot has been determined, no doubt.
As for Leicester City, the league championship is a sure thing, and next, they have to consider the FA Cup.
A few days ago, Leicester City's opponent in the fourth round of the FA Cup has been freshly announced.
Chelsea!
Now they have just played in the fourth round of the FA Cup, and encountered such a super strong enemy.
They thought that if the league championship is a sure win, they can strive to go further in the FA Cup.
Now it seems that their FA cup journey is in danger again.
In the discussion meeting within the coaching team, most coaches we're unanimously pessimistic.
You have to know, Chelsea's state this season is very good.
Mourinho returned to Chelsea last summer and launched drastic reforms to the team.
The team changed its previous half-dead state and quickly improved its spirit.
They are currently ranked third in the league, only 4 points behind Manchester City at the top and two points behind Liverpool in second place.
Under this circumstance, their chances of winning the league this season are still very high.
For Mourinho, the Premier League title is only one aspect.
He is looking forward to competing for the championship on four fronts!
They appeared in the Champions League group stage with an absolute advantage of five wins and one draw, and opponent's in the next stage is Galatasaray, which is not a big problem.
And in the League Cup they have also entered the semi-finals, and their chances of winning the championship is very high.
They don't plan to give up this FA Cup.
Now Chelsea is strong and powerful, with top stars in all positions, and even the substitutes are first-class.
In this case, Mourinho has plenty of room to arrange his troops.
In the evening of January 27, Stamford Bridge ushered in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Chelsea's big stars entered the stadium early and have already started warming up.
Leicester City players entered the stadium later.
This is Pearson's arrangement.
Facing this level of opponent, this level of stadium, and this level of fans, it is not a good thing to arrive early.
If the players are suppressed by the opponent's momentum early, the next game will be difficult to play.
Entering Stamford Bridge, many players were curious and looked around.
Even though some people have played professional football for more than ten years, they have never been here, let alone played football here.
Before entering the stadium, Stamford Bridge is spectacular enough just from the outside.
Tens of thousands of fans have gathered in the square, and it is very lively.
The atmosphere has not even started yet.
Sitting in the bus and looking at this huge stadium, the players chatted and expressed their emotions.
Drinkwater's eyes sparkled: "Besides Manchester United, my favorite club is Chelsea. It's wonderful to be able to play in this stadium."
James smiled and said, "From what you said, you are interested in transferring to Chelsea."
"Tsk!" Drinkwater glanced at him, "Sooner or later, I will make them beg me to join."
"Hahaha!" The teammates laughed.
Xia Xing also looked at the stadium curiously.
Mahrez, who was sitting with him, asked, "You haven't played football here either?"
"No, today is the first time."
"That's perfect."
"What's perfect?"
"It's great to commemorate my first visit to Stamford Bridge with a victory."
"Haha!"
Xia Xing laughed.
Although he has not spent a long time with Mahrez, Xia Xing likes this guy very much.
Although he doesn't like to get along with people and is a little aloof, he is a very nice person.
Especially in terms of football techniques, the two often discuss together.
Speaking of which, there are not many people in the current Leicester City lineup who can discuss football techniques with Xia Xing.
Maybe there is none.
Xia Xing likes Mahrez's strong self-confidence and the spirit of not being afraid of anyone.
Football is round, and everything is possible!
The bus entered the stadium, and the players got off the bus and walked into the player tunnel.
After packing up, they walked out of the player tunnel and walked into the stadium.
Xia Xing was delayed for two minutes because of something. He was the last to walk out of the player tunnel.
Just when he came to the side of the stadium, he heard someone calling him.
"Chinese boy, go up and play for a while!"
Hearing this, Xia Xing suddenly felt that time was reversed.
It seemed that he had returned to that familiar summer.
Turning his head, he saw a middle-aged man looking at him with a smile.
"Coach Mourinho!"
Xia Xing walked over quickly and greeted respectfully.
"Coach Mourinho, hello, we meet again."
"Yes, we meet again."
This was the second time the two met.
On the afternoon of June 1, 2013, at Sir Alex Ferguson's farewell exhibition match, the two met for the first time.
Mourinho was temporarily the head coach of the World Stars Team. Because of the shortage of players, Ferguson lent him several young Manchester United players.
Xia Xing was one of them.
In that game, Xia Xing performed very well, with wonderful goals and beautiful assists, making himself the focus.
After the game, he also got a formal player contract from Manchester United.
Xia Xing remembered the scene vividly.
Standing in front of Xia Xing, Mourinho patted him on the shoulder affectionately, looked him up and down for a long time, and then nodded.
"Chinese boy, I'm not surprised that you can stand in front of me today.
"During that game, I knew that you would achieve something.
"But I didn't expect that we would meet so soon.
"I follow the games in the Championship, especially Leicester City.
"You have now become the absolute offensive core of Leicester City.
"Your technical level is far beyond the level of the English Championship.
"You will definitely appear in the Premier League next season.
"Young man, I am happy for your current achievements.
"Perform well in this game, let me see how much you have improved up close!"
Turning and running to the stadium, Xia Xing recalled last summer.
At that time, he played with countless stars, and the happiness of that moment is still fresh in his memory.
And now, he finally stands here with his own efforts.
He Played against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium and now challenges Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Thinking of this, He felt very comfortable!
Regardless of victory or defeat, this match proved to him that he had made a considerable stride in his journey.
At this moment, Xia Xing suddenly heard a familiar voice!
[You have a new task, please check it! ]
[Task: 1. Start the game; 2. Score a goal; 3. Defeat Chelsea. ]
[Task time: In the game of this season, complete the three conditions in the task at the same time. ]
[Mission Reward: Gianfranco Zola Card, S-Rank. ]
He didn't expect this game to activate a new mission!
(End of this chapter)
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