Star Card System

On July 14, Leicester City’s pre-season training began.

Xia Xing felt very happy after returning to the team.

I can see many friends again. Thinking of this, Xia Xing feels happy from the bottom of his heart.

But he also knows very well that this team is completely different from last season.

The tactics that are invincible in the English Championship will definitely not work in the Premier League.

The joining of many new players has also brought new changes to this team.

For everyone, this Leicester City transformed into a new team.

But what remains unchanged is the fighting spirit of everyone on the team.

At the Leicester City training base, Xia Xing once again met the brothers who played side by side last season.

Vardy: "Man! I'm so happy to know you're back!"

Mahrez: "If you don't come back, I may have to think about my future..."

Morgan: "Xia! Welcome home!"

Schmeichel: "Man! I knew you would come back! Great!"

De Laet: "Xia, I'm so happy to see you! James, your main position is completely gone."

James: "I'm happy to play alongside Xia again and play in the rotation!"

Looking at his enthusiastic teammates, Xia Xing felt so warm.

Although I can't play in the giant Manchester United, it's great to be in such a harmonious team.

And having said that, Leicester City can play in the Europa League next season.

Based on this alone, Manchester United cannot compare.

In addition to the familiar old ones, there are also several new faces on the team.

The 27-year-old strong forward Ulloa, although he is from Argentina, has the diligence and discipline of a European player.

The 24-year-old versatile midfielder Albrighton is an excellent midfielder.

The 26-year-old England central defender Simpson can play on the right wing and is a very solid defensive player.

The 34-year-old England central defender Upson is a supplementary force for the team's multi-line operations and has rich experience.

26-year-old goalkeeper Ben Hamer and 21-year-old goalkeeper Adam Smith are the team's second and third goalkeepers in the new season.

These six players were acquainted with Xia Xing at the beginning of the game, but the other two new players have a close relationship with Xia Xing.

The 33-year-old Argentine midfielder Cambiaso is a world-class midfielder.

He once played for Real Madrid, Inter Milan and other giants, and was the main player of the Argentine national team, full of honors.

Xia Xing has always liked him. When they first met, Cambiaso's calmness and gentleness also left a deep impression on him.

Cambiasso outside the court is completely different from the tough guy image on the court...

There is another player, Neil Powell, a genius from Manchester United's youth training.

Powell, who played for Wigan Athletic last season, was loaned to Leicester City again this season.

Although extremely talented, Powell still failed to get a chance at Manchester United.

Van Gaal directly loaned him out.

From this point of view, Xia Xing's departure was definitely a very correct decision.

Powell was in a good mood after meeting old acquaintances on his new team.

"Xia, we meet again."

"I didn't expect that we would get together in Leicester City. It's great."

Next to him, Drinkwater, James and De Laet also came forward to say hello.

Leicester City's Manchester United gang continues to expand.

In fact, it's not just Powell. Leicester City has introduced three players from Manchester United's youth academy this summer.

Jack Barmby, Louis Rowley, Tom Lawrence.

In the current Leicester City team, the Manchester United faction plays an important role.

Especially the outstanding performance in the summer trip last season has strengthened the cooperation between Leicester City and Manchester United.

These three young players had no chance in the Manchester United youth team, and Leicester City opened its arms to them.

Although they can only play in the reserve team in the new season, if they can show enough strength, they still have a chance to play in the Premier League.

At least there are many more opportunities than staying at Manchester United.

Although there are many signings, Leicester City does not spend much.

Ulloa's transfer fee is 7.5 million euros, Xia Xing's transfer fee is 5 million euros, and Simpson's 2.5 million euros.

Including the scattered money of several other players, Leicester City did not spend more than 20 million euros this summer.

Transfers in football are fluid, with some joining and others leaving.

Last season's second goalkeeper Logan left on loan and returned to the lower leagues just to get more playing opportunities.

Under Schmeichel, it was too difficult to make an appearance.

Whitbread, a left-back from the United States, also chose to leave and join Derby County on a free transfer.

Miquel, who was on loan from Arsenal, also left the team and returned to the Gunners camp.

All three players were defensive players, and one offensive player also left.

Lloyd Dale.

Last season, Dier was still the absolute main force for Leicester City.

With his excellent speed and dribbling, he is an important offensive weapon for Leicester City.

But with the arrival of Xia Xing last season and his own injuries, the opportunity was completely lost.

Now 32 years old, he knows that he will not get more opportunities during Leicester City's Premier League journey.

Especially Xia Xing's return made him completely lose his position.

In the end, he rejected Leicester City's contract extension and chose to move to Watford on a free transfer to return to the British Championship.

Although the season has not yet started, Leicester City has concluded its summer signings.

The player list reported two weeks later is exactly the same as the current situation.

A total of 27 players are registered for the first team, which is enough to support Leicester City's campaign in the new season.

With the talent reserves of the reserve team and the youth team, Leicester City can be said to be strong.

Goalkeepers: Schmeichel (1), Benhammer (13), Adam Smith (25).

Defenders: Morgan (5), Konchesky (3), De Laet (2), Danny Simpson (28), St. Leger (12), Upson-Moore (18), Wasilewski (27).

Midfielders: Xia Xing (17), Mahrez (26), Drinkwater (4), Cambiasso (1), King (10), Matthew James (8), Albrighton (11), Schlupp (15), Hammond (7), Neil Powell (16).

Forwards: Vardy (9), Ulloa (23), Chris Wood (39), Knockett (24), Nugent (35), Taylor Fletcher (22).

Regarding the issue of jersey numbers, Shakespeare privately asked Xia Xing for his opinion.

Last season, Xia Xing was temporarily loaned out and he chose it himself 17.

And now, is he satisfied with this number?

For example, does he want a number like 10 or 7?

Xia Xing directly replied to Shakespeare.

No. 17 is good, I won't change it.

Shakespeare breathed a sigh of relief.

Because those star numbers are all on veterans, if Xia Xing wants it, the club will satisfy him.

But the team will definitely have some criticism, which will be very bad for the team unity.

Now, everything is not a problem.

This young man is good!

Leicester City has entered the Premier League, the lineup has been updated, the new season, the new team, are ready to go!