When Xu Yifei returned to the team, there were only ten rounds of the Championship season remaining, and Leeds United were in 10th place, six points clear of sixth-placed Nottingham Forest. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

With manager Warnock using the same starting line-up for five consecutive games over 17 days, Leeds United's main players are tired and extremely tired, and the last-minute equalisers in the last three games are telling.

Based on past experience, a minimum of 70 league points are required to finish in the top six and qualify for the promotion play-offs, while Leeds United currently have only 51 points and the situation is already precarious.

In the 37th round at home against Peterborough United, Xu Yifei returned to the starting lineup.

Due to the absence of many games, the tacit understanding between Xu Yifei and his teammates has been greatly reduced, and the defensive end of Leeds United looked a little disorganized after the opening.

Peterborough United launched a series of onslaught in an attempt to score while Leeds United's collective defence was still taking shape.

In the 12th minute, their goal was almost achieved, when Gayle's powerful volley from near the line of the box bounced off the crossbar and sent Kenny into a cold sweat.

'Peltier didn't seem to be in great shape today and felt a little tired. It was his leakage just now that gave the other party a chance to get an easy kick. ”

But Xu Yifei didn't blame his teammates, he knew that doing so would be useless and even counterproductive.

He dropped his position back to fill the hole created by the lack of fitness of the two centre-backs.

In the 14th minute, Peterborough United made a comeback. Gale received the transfer ball from his companion, took two steps forward with the ball into the penalty area, easily shook Peltier who was a little heavy in his pace, and was about to shoot with his feet, but Xu Yifei accurately cut off the ball at his feet.

"Wow, beautiful! Neat! Xu Yifei resolved a dangerous situation! ”

In the 21st minute, the visitors launched another wave of attacks. Tomlin slipped past Vani in the crotch, scurried away with the ball, and then broke through Michael. Don, kicks a shot from the top of the arc in the penalty area.

"Oh, it's Xu Yifei again, he blocked Tomlin's shot with his body! Today, the whole Leeds United team is tired, fortunately Xu Yifei returned in time, otherwise the consequences are really unimaginable! ”

Warnock, the head coach on the sidelines, also wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, rejoicing in his personnel adjustment.

"Heh, it's a fierce attack. Don't you really think this is an away game? Xu Yifei glanced at the Peterborough United players and sneered, "With my strength, I am almost equivalent to a level 65 star." You ordinary professional players dare to be arrogant in front of me, it's a joke! I'll teach you how to behave today! ”

"Sam, you let go of the guts and press on, give them as much trouble as possible on the left side, and leave it to me behind you!" Xu Yifei walked up to Byram and whispered.

"Okay, Xu!" Baram said, "With you behind me, I don't have to come back, haha!" I had a hunch that I would score today. ”

"Really?" Xu Yifei smiled, "Then I congratulate you in advance!" ”

After Bayram went up, he continued to use the speed advantage to make waves in the backfield of Peterborough United. Peterborough United felt the pressure on the left flank, with defenders moving to this side.

"Stephen." Xu Yifei said to the left back again, "You insert more assists, and you don't have to worry about the back!" ”

"Sam has already gone up, and if I go up again, there will only be four people in the backcourt. What should I do if I am beaten back by them? Left-back Stephen. Warnock worried.

"Offense is the best defense!" Xu Yifei said, "We have a lot of people in the front, and they must increase their strength in the backfield..."

It's simple, Stephen. Warnock knew, of course, that he stared into Xu Yifei's eyes for a moment, and saw the firmness and confidence that a sixteen-year-old boy rarely had.

"I believe in you, Xu." Stephen. Warnock said, looking at the Peterborough United half, "I've been in the Premier League for ten years, and today I'll let these little deflators know my energy." ”

The throw-in is taken and the game continues. Xu Yifei slightly advanced his position and formed a triangular defensive system with the two central defenders.

Triangles are the most stable geometry and the most stable defensive system. Because there are fewer people, everyone's responsibilities are very clear, and the other two people's judgment of the situation is clearer. It is clear who should be robbed, who should assist in defense, and who should fill the position. Therefore, the defensive system of the triangle is even more effective than the diamond system. The term "iron triangle" is also often used to describe solid defense.

Of course, Leeds United's backfield triangle is not very iron, and all three have obvious weaknesses.

Xu Yifei's biggest problem is the lack of strength. Toure's confrontation has been exposed. Another problem is that he is a little slower to turn, which makes his recovery a shortcoming.

Pertier's disadvantage is that he starts a little slower and can only be compensated for by his experience, but many times he seems to be too willing to do it.

And Pierce's biggest weakness is that his ball is not reasonable enough, and the short pass statistics are simply weak.

But the optimal combination of the three people magically covered up their weaknesses.

Xu Yifei kept a very good distance from the two central defenders, allowing him to hardly have to chase back, and Pertier's timely tackle also made up for Xu Yifei's lack of strength.

With Xu Yifei's moving roadblock in front of him, Pertier suddenly found himself much more comfortable, and his reaction speed was no longer a problem, on the contrary, his rich experience made him very good at protecting Xu Yifei.

Pierce also saved worry and effort, he threw the ball problem to Xu Yifei, and dutifully acted as a bodyguard for Xu Yifei behind him.

Of course, there is another very important reason why Xu Yifei dares to do this, that is, his steal data has reached 75!

The breakthrough data of Championship players is generally around 50, so Xu Yifei has a success rate of about 80% with the blessing of accurate steals.

Yes, the success rate of eighty percent of steals is Xu Yifei's biggest reliance now!

The young Bairam was active, repeatedly asking Xu Yifei for the ball, and rushing with the ball on the right side. Right winger Vani was also quite aggressive, and the combination of the two with Byram completely suppressed the left side of Peterborough United in his own half.

In the 33rd minute, Vani and Bayram kicked the wall together and then made an inverted triangle pass. Left-back Stephen. Warnock cut in at high speed and won the ball near the line of the penalty area, and the ball grazed the outside of the left post and crossed the line.

After that, Leeds United's attack went from strength to strength, and they finally took the lead before half-time......