The schedule of the English league is really abnormal. Less than three days after the League Cup match with Aston Villa, Crystal Palace will go to an away game to challenge Preston, the English Championship opponent in the 22nd round.

At this time, the Crystal Palace players had not yet recovered from the Aston Villa game, both physically and mentally.

Throughout the game against Preston, the Crystal Palace players could not muster their energy, and every one of them looked heavy when performing actions.

Even though Chen Ran rarely lost his temper during the halftime break, it still didn't have much effect.

There is no way, Crystal Palace's current lineup is still too thin.

Relying on one team for the entire season, this situation is inevitable.

In the end, Crystal Palace drew with Preston 0:0, and Preston picked up a point after being defended for 90 minutes in the away game.

Fortunately, in the next 23rd round of the league, Crystal Palace defeated Nottingham Forest 1:0 at home, stopping the decline in time, which made Chen Ran feel relieved.

Unfortunately, before Chen Ran could be happy for two days, the draw results for the League Cup quarter-finals came out.

Crystal Palace once again drew a Premier League team, and it was a very famous team in the previous life, which was Chelsea, which Abramovich had just taken over.

In this summer, apart from Chen Ran's Crystal Palace, another team that can steal the limelight from giants like Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool is Chelsea after Abramovich takes over.

Abramovich was very generous right from the beginning. During this transfer period, Chelsea introduced 13 players in one go, including some famous players.

Crespo, Veron, Joe Cole, Mutu, Duff, Makelele, Bridge, Geremi, Glen Johnson, Smetin, Marco Ambrosio, Neil Shah

Lieven, Jurgen Maggio.

In addition, Hasselbaink, Gudjohnsen, Lampard, Petit, Parker, Oliveira, Grenjaer, Terry, Gallas, and Huth were included in the original team.

, Desailly, Melchiot, Cudicini.

Seeing the list of these people, Chen Ran couldn't help but feel a little numb.

Although Chen Ran knew that these people had not achieved a leap under Ranieri's leadership.

However, the current Crystal Palace players are still old and young, and they are far from reaching their peak heights in the future.

When I met Chelsea at this time, frankly speaking, Chen Ran was a little worried.

The only thing Chen Ran can be thankful for now is that Mourinho has not yet come to Chelsea.

With Ranieri's ability, there is currently no way to bring this group of very strong players together.

In this game, Crystal Palace was at home, but Chen Ran couldn't care less about the fans' reaction.

He plans to implement defensive counterattack tactics from the first minute of the game.

For this reason, he rarely deployed a three-midfielder lineup at home.

center toney

Left midfielder Ronaldo, right midfielder Franck Ribery

Defensive midfielder Yaya Toure, defensive midfielder Modric, defensive midfielder Simeone

Left back Chiellini, center back Southgate, center back Vidic, right back Maicon

Cech

...

Ranieri also paid certain attention to Crystal Palace, which was able to eliminate the Premier League team Aston Villa.

However, he now has strong troops and confidence. He will not change Chelsea's tactics just because Crystal Palace maintains an unbeaten record in the English Championship.

As for Aston Villa, which was eliminated in the last round, can this kind of relegation team be compared with the current Chelsea?

Ranieri feels that by sending his main lineup to face Crystal Palace, he has paid enough attention to this British Championship team.

Forward Crespo, Forward Hasselbaink

Left midfielder Duff, central midfielder Veron, central midfielder Lampard, right midfielder Grenjaer

Left back Bridge, center back Gallas, center back Terry, right back Glen Johnson

Cudicini

"beep......"

As the referee blew his whistle, Chelsea launched an all-out attack from the first minute.

Passive, completely passive.

Crystal Palace fans at Selhurst Park saw their team playing in such a miserable state for the first time this season.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Ribery on the two wings have completely returned to their own half at this time to help the full-backs defend.

Chen Ran kept shouting on the sidelines, reminding his players to change positions to cover up defense.

He knew that as long as he could withstand Chelsea's fierce attack in the first twenty minutes, his opponent would suffer a decline both physically and mentally.

This is caused by objective laws and no one can avoid it.

Until then, the Crystal Palace players can take a breath.

Fortunately, under the command of Southgate and Simeone, Crystal Palace's defense was not in chaos. Although Chelsea attacked fiercely, they did not get an absolute chance to score.

With Cech around, it would be difficult for ordinary shots to break the goal he is guarding.

In the first twenty minutes of the game, Crystal Palace finally made it through without any danger.

The reporters who had been following the Crystal Palace in the stands were extremely excited.

Since they were sent to cover Crystal Palace, this is the first time they have seen Crystal Palace in such a mess during a game.

"Haha, that Chinese guy is probably going to lose this time."

"I think so too. The strength gap between the two sides is too big."

"After Chelsea changed owners this season, they spent a lot of money on signings and their strength has greatly increased. Even in the Premier League, they are among the top few. How can a small Crystal Palace compare?"

"That is, introducing 13 players in one breath is equivalent to buying a main lineup."

"Oh, you haven't forgotten, have you? That Chinese guy also bought a main lineup. Look at the players currently on the court in Crystal Palace. Are there any old men from last season?"

"Huh? That's right. If you didn't tell me, I would have forgotten. That Chinese guy also changed the Crystal Palace a lot."

"However, compared with that Russian guy, this Chinese guy is still too stingy. Look at what kind of goods he buys. He is either a veteran who is about to retire, or a kid who has not yet fully grown his hair. He is the same boss, but there is a big difference.

Why is it so big?"

"That's right. The people he bought were just trying to show off their power in the English Championship team. When they met a really strong team, they immediately softened."

"Hahaha, you are really at a loss. That Russian guy is an oil tycoon. How can this Chinese guy who came out of nowhere be compared to him? Don't forget, the money he paid to buy someone now is still a mortgage on the Crystal Palace.

Loan to the club."

"Well, it's bad luck for them to have such a poor boss at the Crystal Palace stall."

...

Standing on the sidelines, Chen Ran didn't know that he had been scolded as a pauper. All his energy now was devoted to the game.
Chapter completed!