aircannonsinc Chapter 310
Chapter 310
The first step to win the treble is to go to the stadium.
Chapter 310 The first step to win the treble!
February 27.
That is the day before the League Cup final.
After completing the tactical running training, the Blue Fox players came to the canteen with laughter and chat, ready to enjoy lunch.
When he came to the chef, Ling Feng ordered directly:
“Andy, give me a Riad pasta!”
Riad pasta, as the name suggests, is a kind of pasta named after Mahrez.
One day last year, Mahrez wanted to eat some pasta with a different flavor.
So he asked the team chef to make him a pasta with tender chicken, cheese, caramelized onions, and a little salt and black pepper.
This is the pasta he prepared according to his personal taste.
After Ling Feng, Vardy and other teammates tried this flavor, they all said it was very good.
Since then, every time the Blue Fox players want to eat, they will say to the chef, “Give me a portion of the pasta that Riad eats!”
Gradually, “Riad Pasta” has been included in the regular menu of the Belvoir Base Canteen, and it is also one of the most popular types of pasta for players!
“Thank you.”
Take the pasta from the chef, grab a glass of fresh orange juice, and Ling Feng goes straight to a table by the window, facing the training ground outside the window, and starts to enjoy his lunch.
That is his exclusive table.
Generally speaking, he will sit at this table to eat, every day.
After a while, Mahrez also took a portion of “Riad Pasta” and sat down very naturally opposite Ling Feng.
The two became meal partners two years ago.
At that time, Mahrez had just joined Leicester City, and Ling Feng had just been promoted from the youth team.
The two who made their debut in the FA Cup have become good friends since then, practicing together and eating together.
Generally speaking, whether it is breakfast or lunch, the two will sit at this table.
Eating and chatting together can not only enhance the relationship between teammates, but also make the two more tacit on the field.
You know, eight of the 20 assists Ling Feng sent this season were given to Mahrez.
And six of Mahrez’s nine assists were for Ling Feng!
It is the close relationship of good friends off the field that makes the two people’s thinking and tacit understanding on the field reach the same frequency, so that they can understand each other
Of course, Vardy will join the conversation from time to time.
However, Vardy has been in the team for a longer time, and he is not the kind of person who likes to sit at the same table.
He is like a scumbag who is everywhere, sitting wherever he wants, and can chat with any teammate.
Look, this time he is sitting next to Schmeichel, and the two seem to be talking and laughing.
The atmosphere in the canteen was very relaxed and happy.
After all, seeing the three fronts of the league, the League Cup and the Europa League making progress and achieving brilliant results, the players must be very happy.
This season, due to multi-line operations and Ranieri’s reasonable lineup rotation, most of the first-team players have received enough playing time.
The harmonious locker room atmosphere is also one of the important reasons why the Blue Fox can achieve good results!
If the team cannot unite and work together, how can it be united on the court? !
Mahrez heard Ling Feng’s voice ringing in his ears:
“Will you come to my house to play Landlord tonight?”
Hearing this, Mahrez paused and then asked back: “Is your girlfriend not here?”
“No, I’m filming a movie in the United States these two days”
Since dating Ling Feng, Barbara has not only risen in the modeling industry, but also received a lot of advertising endorsements.
Even some Hollywood directors have taken a fancy to her fame and popularity and invited her to shoot some supporting roles in movies.
Although they are all vase roles with little drama.
However, for Barbara, it is also a fresh experience.
“It just so happens that my husband said he is going out with his girlfriend and is not at home. Did you call Jamie?”
“Yes, but he said he wants to stay at home with his wife. You know him and he listens to his wife the most.”
As soon as the voice fell, Mahrez glanced at Vardy not far away, and then nodded at the same time:
“Indeed!”
“But I called N’Golo.”
“That’s fine, but N’Golo is a guy, I don’t dare to bet too much, it’s not fun to play.”
Since he came to France to play football at the age of 18, Mahrez
Jerez’s French is his second mother tongue.
Therefore, he is also the teammate who communicates most with N’Golo, a Frenchman, in the entire team, except Ling Feng.
This also allows the two to establish a good relationship.
“It’s okay, just relax. Anyway, we will play the final tomorrow. It’s not good to be too nervous or excited.”
“Speaking of tomorrow”
After a pause, Mahrez’s expression suddenly became a little serious: “Ling, do you think we have a chance to win the treble this season?”
As one of the strongest trio in the Premier League, Mahrez this season is more adapted to the rhythm of the Premier League and the fierce confrontation, and his performance is better than last season.
Although there is a dazzling existence like Ling Feng around him, it does not cover up his brilliance.
On the contrary, it is because of Ling Feng that more people pay attention to the Leicester City team and the outstanding Algerian Eagle!
So far this season, Mahrez has played 25 games in the Premier League, scored 11 goals and assisted nine times.
With only one assist left, he would become the second player in the Premier League to achieve a double-double in the league after his teammate Ling Feng!
His performance in the league and the Europa League has made his value soar, from 15 million euros before the start of the season to 30 million euros in the winter window!
If Leicester City wins the first Premier League title in team history as planned this season, the value of the Blue Foxes, including Mahrez, will definitely increase to a certain extent.
You know, when Mahrez joined the team in January 2014, he only spent 500,000 euros!
From 500,000 to 30 million euros, it is a 60-fold increase!
This deal can even lock in the most valuable transfer in Leicester City’s history in advance!
Of course, as professional players, value and transfer fees are just some numbers to measure their value.
Championship and honor are their ultimate goals!
This season, with the league going all the way, the League Cup reaching the final, and the Europa League reaching the round of 16, Mahrez has certainly thought about whether the team can win the shocking treble.
The first thing to bear the brunt is naturally the League Cup final to be staged tomorrow!
Facing Mahrez’s curious gaze full of inquiry, Ling Feng just smiled slightly and answered confidently:
“I can’t guarantee the treble. But I firmly believe that as long as we play normally tomorrow, the League Cup championship will be our first step to win the treble!”
. . .
February 28.
London.
Wembley Stadium ushered in the annual League Cup final!
The two sides are the “Blue Foxes” Leicester City and the “Red Army” Liverpool!
This is the first time that Leicester City has reached the League Cup final again after 16 years since the 1999-2000 season!
In the history of the League Cup, Leicester City has won the championship three times.
Their opponent Liverpool is the team that has won the League Cup the most times!
As many as eight times!
Even starting in 1980, the Reds won the League Cup for four consecutive years!
Liverpool at that time was in its heyday!
However, after more than 30 years, Liverpool has once again hit a low point.
After missing the Premier League championship that was within reach and the important event of the team’s soul Gerrard leaving the team, Liverpool has been declining for two consecutive seasons.
This season, after the change of coach, the arrival of German coach Klopp has given fans hope for the Reds to rise again.
Although the team is only ranked eighth in the league,
However, it has also played many exciting classic games in the league.
For example, in the 3-3 draw with Arsenal, Firmino and Giroud both scored twice;
For example, in the 4-5 goal battle with Norwich, the Reds scored first but lost 3 goals to the opponent. They activated the DNA passive skill of “Istanbul Miracle”, caught up and finally scored the winning goal by Lallana, and got the precious three points!
In the League Cup, they made it all the way and even defeated Manchester City and reached the final!
Due to the big pit dug at the beginning of the league, coupled with the amazing performance of Southampton and West Ham United, the competition in the European war zone will be extremely fierce.
But as long as they win the League Cup, even if they fail to impact the European war zone in the second half of the league, they can get a ticket to the Europa League next season.
Therefore, Klopp attaches great importance to this game and sends all the main players!
The goalkeeper is the Belgian goalkeeper Mignolet, and the four defenders from left to right are Albert Moreno, Sakho, Lucas, and Klein.
Two defensive midfielders
Emre Can is paired with captain Henderson.
Three offensive midfielders, Coutinho and Milner are on the left and right, and Firmino is in the middle.
At the forefront is Sturridge who has returned from injury!
Seeing this starting lineup, Ling Feng is full of confidence.
Although Liverpool is the team with the most League Cup titles, it is also one of the most successful teams in the history of English football.
But that is all in the past.
The current lineup of Liverpool is not good.
Moreover, Klopp has only been in charge for a short time, the personnel configuration is average, and the team’s tactical system has not been fully established.
On the other hand, Leicester City, this Blue Fox, may be the best eleven in Leicester City’s history!
If it is Liverpool after gathering the three Red Arrows, Ling Feng may be afraid of three points.
But such a Liverpool without superstars and team spirit also wants to stop them from winning the championship?
It’s just a foolish dream!
This season, Leicester City and Liverpool played against each other twice in the league, with a record of one win and one draw, and no defeat.
Last season, their record against Liverpool was one draw and one loss, and no victory.
This shows that the arrival of Ranieri, Kante, Fuchs, Huth and others has improved the team.
And the progress of veteran players such as Vardy and Mahrez has finally made this Blue Fox so strong!
Perhaps only Ranieri, as the head coach, can deeply understand what this team can do.
He also knows that these foxes who are invincible in the Premier League and the Europa League do not need chicken blood or chicken soup.
Therefore, he did not say too much in the locker room before the game, but said very sincerely:
“Guys, I am 100% sure that you can be the winner who holds the trophy in the end after 90 minutes. So, go on the court and beat them!”
These seemingly understated words are very contagious.
Having worked with Ranieri for seven months, they all knew the personality and the way he spoke.
Therefore, they also felt that Ranieri was not lying, but really believed that they could win the game and the championship!
Trust made everyone in the locker room more confident!
The next second, under the leadership of captain Morgan, all the players in the locker room stood up and began to cheer:
“Let’s kill them!”
“Blue Fox, go ahead!!!”
. . .
“Welcome to watch the 2015-16 League Cup final brought to you by Sky Sports.”
As the players from both sides lined up to enter the stadium, the packed Wembley began to make a shaking noise.
With cheers and applause echoing in his ears, and the League Cup championship trophy placed at the entrance of the stadium, Ling Feng suddenly began to feel excited!
This was the second time he participated in a cup final in his career.
Although it was just a small domestic cup.
However, such a championship final still makes people feel the cruelty and charm of football more personally than the long league.
Win, win the championship!
Lose, go home!
However, this is the final after all.
Any slight mistake will determine the final champion.
Therefore, in the first fifteen minutes after the start of the game, both sides played more cautiously.
The defensive counterattack tactics of the Blue Foxes are destined to be based on defense.
However, Liverpool, who gained possession of the ball, did not rush to attack, but constantly tested Leicester City’s defensive formation through small knocks, looking for flaws and weaknesses.
However, such small fights are like tickling for Leicester City, whose defensive system has been completed.
On the contrary, the counterattack of the Blue Foxes is like an indestructible blade!
“Fifteen minutes have passed in the game. Both Leicester City and Liverpool are very calm. However, you never know when a ripple will appear on the calm lake.”
“Oh no! Emre Can’s pass was wrong and was intercepted by Kante!”
“Kante passed the ball to Ling Feng in front. Is the Blue Fox’s counterattack coming?!”
Accompanied by the cheers of the Blue Fox fans in the stands, Ling Feng received the ball at the top of the arc in the center circle and turned around, then dribbled forward without hesitation.
The one who came up was the current Red Army captain Henderson!
Facing his national team teammates who looked like they were facing a great enemy, Ling Feng was not polite at all and directly made a soup!
Even though he was mentally prepared, Ling Feng’s speed was too fast, and Henderson was still half a beat slower.
Fortunately, at the moment of turning around, he subconsciously reached out and grabbed the corner of Ling Feng’s jersey to prevent him from getting rid of him directly.
Feeling the body
Ling Feng did not fall to the ground due to the pulling force from behind, but passed the ball directly.
Seeing him pass the ball, Henderson quickly let go.
However, at the moment he let go, Ling Feng suddenly accelerated and rushed forward at high speed!
“Fak!”
Cursing in his heart, Henderson immediately used all his strength to follow up.
At this time, Mahrez, who received the ball on the right, faced Emre Can’s defense and passed the ball directly to the empty space where Ling Feng was rushing forward.
Then, the two tacitly played a continuous wall-to-wall cooperation on the right side, successfully allowing Mahrez to break through the bottom with the ball, and then completed a very high-quality inverted triangle cross pass.
Ling Feng in the middle followed up with a low push shot!
Bang!
The ball was tightly attached to the tender green grass, flew past Sakho’s feet, and then went straight into the near corner of the goal!
As the ball came into close contact with the net, Mignolet, who had made a diving save, fell on the goal line belatedly.
But it was no use
(End of this chapter)