Legend of the Blue Lion

Chapter 402

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Among the major leagues in the United States, the home of the Seattle Sounders, CenturyLink Stadium has the highest attendance rate, even far surpassing the Los Angeles Galaxy, which has many superstars.

The United States is a country with an extremely strong sports culture atmosphere, and the enthusiasm of the people to participate in sports is extremely high.

Although football is ranked after the four major leagues in the United States, its popularity has never been able to match it.

But the city of Seattle is quite special. Since the NBA team Supersonics moved to Oklahoma City in 2008, there has been no basketball team in this city.

The Seattle Mariners in baseball and the Seattle Seahawks in football have also been mediocre.

This has led to more Seattle spectators pouring into football stadiums and paying attention to their own city's professional teams.

On this day, the confrontation between the two giants in Europe has attracted even more attention.

Chelsea's performance has been ups and downs over the years.

In the Premier League, which is full of heroes, it is not easy to be able to qualify for the Champions League every year.

Just like Arsenal used to be fourth every year, it will not feel ashamed now.

After all, the waters of the Premier League are too deep and there are many powerful players.

In 2022, Maurizio Sarri, who has coached Chelsea for four years, will be dismissed and German Thomas Tuchel will take over.

It is also since then that Chelsea's development path has changed a lot.

Tuchel is a coach who dares to reuse newcomers and likes to train young players.

In the past two years, the Blues under Tuchel have hardly spent as much money on players as before.

Relying on good youth training, I live a self-sufficient life.

Except for the big-name players Hazard, Morata, Batshuayi, Courtois and a few veterans, they are all young and practical players.

The 24-year-old Ethan Ampadu (Ethan Ampadu) is a new defensive star who grew up under Tuchel.

Facing Milan, their old generals Kanter and Jorginho are the most familiar links.

After all, Milan has been sinking for many years, and some old opponents of the past have forgotten a lot.

Milan coach Kaka, speaking before the game, said:

"Show your best performance, let this old opponent, and let the world know that our Milan is back!"

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United States, Seattle, CenturyLink Stadium
The atmosphere in the stadium is very good and the temperature today is very comfortable.The match between Milan and Chelsea is about to start...

Milan's starting lineup is almost a certain formation, 4213.

Goalkeeper, No. 22 He Yu;
Defenders from left to right, No. 3 Maldini, No. 2 Albertacci, No. 13 Romagnoli, No. 23 Bellanova;
Midfielder, No. 5 Kanter, No. 8 Jorginho;
Central midfielder, No. 10 Kovacic;
The striker trident, from left to right, No. 11 Mastour, No. 9 Cutrone, No. 7 Berardi...

Chelsea started and played 442.

Goalkeeper: Courtois
Back four: Emerson, Christensen, Ampadu, Rudiger;

Double forwards: Bakayoko, Barkley;

Double midfielders, one left and one right, Cheek and Hazard;

Forwards, one behind the other, Morata, Batshuayi.

From the perspective of Tuchel's formation, it is the main force to fight.

Especially for the point of Milan's double midfielder, two centers were adopted to sprint in turn.

A confrontational battle is on the verge...

Milan kicks off!
The ball was passed back to Kanter's feet, without staying, he directly touched the ball with one foot, and directed the ball to the left.

Mastour took the ball and was about to bring...

Timoe Bakayoko (Tiemoue Bakayoko) approached directly, and it was a shovel!

Mastour was in inertia and used his feet to protect the ball, but was tripped by Bakayoko and fell to the ground.

It should be that the problem is not big, and he didn't put on a show. After hearing the referee's penalty, he stood up and prepared to continue the game...

"what do you think?"

"fine……"

"True, old chap!"

"A little rough."

Jorginho and Kanter asked and answered, commenting on their former younger brother Bakayoko.

These two iron waists are now in a state of spectators.

I hope to see Chelsea doing well, and I will never let it go, even if this is just a commercial friendly match.

"Let's go, let's get serious!
I will move forward, you will lag behind. "

As Jorginho spoke, he slowly moved forward.

"Ok!"

Candide Kanter is still cruising in his own control area, waiting for an opportunity to counter-rob.

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In 15 minutes, Chelsea advanced from the left.

Eden Hazard's breakthrough from the wing was the stunt for which he was famous.

At this moment, he was accustomed to cutting into the hinterland of Milan along the left corridor.

Kanter is facing up and is still rushing to his position.

Knowing how powerful this old teammate is, Hazard didn't intend to go head-to-head, so he chose a more secure method and continued to dribble the ball to the bottom...

but!

Just as he was leaning to the left, there was a sound of wind beside him.

Milan's right-back Bellanova stepped forward decisively when he cut inside.

At the moment when he made a detour, he decisively chose an acceleration!
Straight away from Hazard's body, cut off the football, and jumped in front of him...

"Pretty!
Raol, don't stick to the ball, play the ball! "

He Yu stood in front of the door, clapping his hands and shouting loudly.

He saw the growth of this first little friend since he came to Milan, and he felt very comfortable.

From various reports from the outside world, regarding Milan, the most criticized issue is the issue of the two full-backs.There is almost one-sided opinion that Bellanova and Maldini Jr. are both the team's oil bottle.

At this moment, Bellanova intercepted the football from Hazard, known as the breakthrough king.Then a clever through ball guided the ball to a more forward direction, allowing Hazard, who reacted quickly and followed to counterattack, to miss.

"Very beautiful!

Raoul, I give you 10 points! "

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The game continued, and Berardi was speeding up, pressing down on Antonio Rüdiger, Chelsea's left gate, wading the ball to the bottom...

Cutrone in the middle of the road responded and rushed forward to the penalty area.

Who knows, Berardi is not running away!
An emergency stop, followed by an abrupt turn, shook Rudiger who was following up.

Cut in, go on!
Three steps and two steps, to the edge of the restricted area!

At the top of the penalty area, Chelsea centre-back Thomas Kristensen guarded Cutrone.

Another central defender, Ampadu, did not choose to go up, but retreated to pinch Mastour who was in the defense...

The speed of Berardi's feet was deliberately slowed down.

At this time, crossing is not an ideal choice, so it can only be lured...

Goalkeeper Courtois couldn't take it anymore, he abandoned the goal and went out!

Out of the small restricted area!
Berardi grinned at the corner of his mouth:
"This is the time!"

The movement of the feet is quick, the movement is dexterous, and the toes are raised...

(End of this chapter)