Green Field Eunuch

Chapter 429 I must keep an eye on that guy

The team was very relaxed after defeating Real Madrid.

However, the packed league schedule makes it difficult for everyone to truly relax.

A week later, the thirteenth round of the league resumed.

Manchester City will travel to Chelsea for an away game.

Chelsea impressed at the start of the season, achieving an impressive record of seven wins and one draw in the first eight rounds.

However, just like in previous seasons, Chelsea's season has been characterized by a strong start followed by a decline.

In the last four league matches, they have been on a four-game winless streak.

New manager Rafael Benitez doesn't seem to have brought Chelsea any good luck; their points tally has been overtaken by Manchester City, and they've fallen to third place in the league.

Moreover, Chelsea's current situation in the Champions League is extremely unfavorable. After 5 rounds, Chelsea has only achieved a poor record of one win, one draw and three losses, with 4 points, which puts them at the bottom of the group.

Qualifying is no longer an option.

In some ways, the league might be the only competition Chelsea have to compete in this season.

Facing Manchester City directly in this match will put considerable pressure on Chelsea and Benitez.

This pressure comes from Shan Yongzhuo.

Benitez has never actually faced Shan Yongzhuo, but that doesn't stop him from taking Shan Yongzhuo seriously.

Moreover, in his view, as long as the defense is handled properly, Chelsea's defenders should be capable of stopping Shan Yongzhuo.

Unfortunately, Chelsea's players didn't think so.

"David, I need you to defend Shan Yongzhuo during the game!"

Benitez first approached David Lewis and gave him direct instructions.

David Lewis felt a chill run down his spine: "Um, sir, I've had a bit of a cold these past few days, and I haven't been feeling well, maybe..."

"Ok."

David Lewis's statement left Benitez frustrated, and then he turned to Ivanovic.

"Sir, it's practically impossible for me to defend against him by myself!"

Ivanovic's face looked as if his father had died, which greatly troubled Benitez.

What frustrated Benitez even more was that after that, he approached Azpilicueta, Ramirez, Mikel, and others, and each of them hesitated and stammered about the task of defending against Shan Yongzhuo.

Clearly, nobody wanted to defend against that horrible guy.

Finally, Benitez decided to act unilaterally. The day before the match, he announced the starting lineup, and David Luiz and Ivanovic unfortunately became the main defenders against Shan Yongzhuo.

The two looked at each other and smiled bitterly, feeling helpless.

Fortunately, Ramirez, who plays in the defensive midfield position, also has to assist in the defense, making it a situation where all three brothers are going to die together.

"David, I don't think we can be so afraid of him!"

After training, the three decided to discuss ways to deal with Shan Yongzhuo in private. Ivanovic felt that being so afraid was not a good thing, so he wanted to encourage his teammates.

Upon hearing Ivanovic's words, David Louis revealed a sly smile: "Blanney, I think you're right. We shouldn't be afraid of him. You set an example for us. The task of close marking is entrusted to you."

Ramirez chimed in, "That's right, Blanco, I believe you can do a great job."

"Don't worry, we will definitely help you."

"Braney, you'll become a legend!" "The whole world will be proud of you; you'll successfully defend against Shan Yongzhuo!"

"Go for it, Blarney!"

"..."

David Luiz and Ramirez talked non-stop, giving Ivanovic no chance to react. Then, the two of them decided that Ivanovic would closely mark Shan Yongzhuo before leaving hand in hand.

It wasn't until much later that Ivanovic realized what had happened.

"Damn it, those two bastards!"

"These South American bastards are all incredibly cunning!"

Ivanovic then realized that he had been tricked; it was a trap set by David Luiz and Ramirez, and he, an honest man, had fallen right into it.

The thought of having to closely mark Shan Yongzhuo sent chills down Ivanovic's spine.

"Damn it, what do I do..."

He returned home feeling dejected, but thankfully his wife offered him a lot of comfort, even though the match was tomorrow, which was causing him some distress.

But faced with his passionate wife, he ultimately couldn't resist.

"Forget about the competition, family is the most important thing. I can't let Natasha down..."

After a fierce battle, Ivanovic's mood improved again; his wife was really enthusiastic tonight.

"Blanie, are you playing Manchester City tomorrow?"

"yes dear."

"Oh." Natasha Ivanovic smiled, then said, "You'll be starting, right?"

"Yes, I will." Ivanovic was eager to show off to his wife: "Tomorrow I will be guarding Shan Yongzhuo, the world number one, you should know him, right?"

“Yes, I know.” Natasha’s eyes lit up immediately. “You’re amazing, darling. Can you stop him?”

"Um... I guess... I don't know either." Honest Ivanovic ultimately didn't make any boasts in front of his wife.

“Well then, darling, let’s make a bet.” Natasha smiled sweetly and said, “If you fail to defend against Dan, after tomorrow’s game, you have to exchange jerseys with Dan, and he has to sign them. Then you have to give me the jersey you exchanged. What do you think?”

"Um..." Ivanovic felt something was off, but couldn't quite put his finger on it: "What if I manage to stop him?"

"Hehe." Natasha smiled mysteriously and said, "Then I can grant you any wish."

"Okay, this is what you said!"

Ivanovic was instantly filled with fighting spirit; any wish was too tempting.

Natasha, on the other hand, was even more excited.

A signed jersey worn by Shan Yongzhuo during a match!
This is why she was so excited. Although her husband is a Chelsea player, she is a true fan of Shan Yongzhuo. If it weren't for her husband, Natasha would probably have joined Shan Yongzhuo's women's cheerleading team long ago.

Now, having the opportunity to get a signed jersey worn by Shan Yongzhuo in a match would be great for Natasha.

Losing the bet was never on Natasha's mind; in her view, it was impossible.

Meanwhile, Ivanovic, on the other side, was so full of fighting spirit that he couldn't sleep.

Although he felt something was a little off, his wife's promise still excited him.

"No matter what, I must successfully defend against that guy!"

(End of this chapter)