Chapter 19: Playing and honing your skills
The referee only gave three minutes of stoppage time, and Redknapp couldn't do anything about it.
Before Nugent's goal, the game was expected by him. But the goddess of luck chose the Leicester City team.
The team experienced quasi-shutouts and shutouts, and it was difficult to equalize in three minutes, both in terms of morale and form.
Redknapp stood alone on the sidelines, staring at Rossi.
In this game, in addition to the magical Schmeichel, Nugent who scored the winning goal, and this black-haired boy.
He's elusive.
Redknapp has seen a lot of talented players like Rossi, who have outstanding strengths and weaknesses, and it's easy to limit.
However, the super high skill he showed at the moment of crisis was beyond his own judgment of him.
A player like Rossi, in a game, can not perform for 89 minutes without any performance, and even think that he is not on the field.
However, with just one minute and one chance, he can often kill the game.
With such a striker, Redknapp can only think of Inzaghi.
But in modern football, there are very few strikers of this type like Inzaghi.
Because the team is demanding more and more from the strikers, more and more comprehensive.
An opportunistic striker like this can easily be eliminated from the competition.
With the referee's whistle, Leicester City beat Queens Park Rangers at home, taking another solid step on the road to winning the title.
Pearson also took the initiative to come to the coaching area opposite and shook hands with Redknapp to thank him.
He still has great respect for this respected coach.
And throughout the game, all his tactics were restricted to the death.
If it weren't for the goalkeeper's magical save, it would have been me who lost.
"Nigel, congratulations!"
In the face of defeat, he can always maintain a kind smile in front of his opponents, which is why he can be respected by everyone.
"If luck weren't on our side, I'm afraid I'd be the one who lost." Pearson is also very modest.
"It's old, it's time to go, congratulations." Lao Lei glanced at Rossi, who was thanking the fans, and stopped talking.
On the pitch, Leicester City players threw Schmeichel, the hero of the game, high and thanked the home fans before leaving.
In the post-match interview, reporters interviewed Schmeichel and Nugent, who were the heroes of the game.
It was the brave performances of the two that made Leicester win a tough battle.
"Luo, good pass."
Nugent is sixth on the scorers list with 19 league goals and will be looking to challenge for the league's Golden Boot with three games remaining.
But after scoring in two crucial games, Nugent have undoubtedly become the team's most important thigh since Vardy's departure.
And both of these goals came from Rossi's assists.
Although this kid's previous performance on the field once annoyed him.
But don't forget to dig the well when you drink water, don't forget the pancake maker when you eat the cake, and you still say the words of gratitude.
Rosie smiled faintly, but thought in his heart, as long as you don't take off your clothes and come to me after you score, everything is easy to say.
Head coach Pearson announced a two-day break after the post-match press conference to relax.
There was cheering in the dressing room, and it was suggested that there be a bar tonight to relax and let the heroes Schmeichel and Nugent have a treat.
The two readily agreed, and Schmeichel immediately called to reserve a place.
Rosie didn't want to participate in this kind of activity, the team was on vacation tomorrow, but she still had to work, so after finding an excuse to shirk, she pedaled her bicycle back to the dormitory.
The first thing Rossi did after entering the door was to check the stats panel to see if the "Player Skill Card" required a cooldown like the "Highlight Hour Card".
Player Skill Card: This skill expires after being used once. The host can obtain the potential value of this skill, which can be used in actual combat to gain growth experience. When the XP is full, you can permanently gain this skill.
Current potential: 50.
Then at the bottom of the "Knock Ball Change", there is a progress bar: 50%.
So little potential?
Rosie was a little disappointed, thinking that his potential was at least above 75, and it seemed that he was overestimating himself.
But after thinking about it, I am only 20 years old, and there is a lot of room for growth.
The next day, Rosie dragged her somewhat tired body to work.
The intensity of this Championship game, both mentally and physically, far exceeds that of the Under-21s.
Rossi was also told by the mall manager that he couldn't delay his work because of playing football.
Rossi even wondered if the profiteer was a Leicester fan at all.
You did your part last night, and you treated the team's heroes like this?
However, the headlines in the newspapers made Rossi completely understand.
On the front page headlines, there are photos of the big three of Leicester City: Schmeichel, Morgan, Nugent.
The title is even more eye-catching.
"The Jedi Strikes Back of the Big Three".
I'm also contributing, why not me?
Rosie searched carefully, even in an inconspicuous place on the page, it would be good to show her face.
But in fact, even the content of the report is only a simple mention.
"Nugent received a pass from a teammate, successfully countered offside, and scored with a single knife".
Teammate, don't I deserve a name?
Rosie once again felt the cruelty of reality, people are not famous, and good deeds are not worthy of being famous.
This incident made him depressed for a whole day.
Fortunately, after the holiday, when the team practiced together, Rossi took over the red vest representing the starting team from assistant coach Craek.
That means he could start tomorrow's game against Bolton.
Starting not only represents the manager's trust in him, but also means that he may be rewarded by the system.
However, when the starting line-up was announced before the game, Rossi appeared on the bench.
"Nigel, you're still too careful."
On the way to the team's training base after the pre-match press conference, Craig was a little puzzled.
During the team's training, Rossi was obviously put in the starting lineup, why did he change it temporarily.
"Luo's performance, you also saw it. He needs more support from his teammates to play to his full potential. However, I can't put around him on the fly and develop another set of tactics. ”
Craek understands that the league has reached its most critical moment, and every step is cautious, and Pearson made this choice to be on the safe side.
Rossi's current technical characteristics do not have the ability to advance and finish games with the ball, and he lacks speed as a countermeasure.
If you want to play out his characteristics, then the whole team will have to reinvent a set of tactics, using Rossi as a starting point, improving the team's overall speed, and delivering key passes.
This was originally the duty of the forward midfielder, and it was a bit risky to let Rossi, who plays as a central striker, take it.
For Leicester City, who have become accustomed to the original tactics, changing tactics is just as dangerous as changing players on the spot.
And there is no guarantee that the other players will be able to adapt after the change of tactics.
How much can Rossi play in this set of tactics.
Pearson decided to put Rossi on the bench after a combination of factors.
Rossi also regretted missing out on his chance to start.
On the day of the game, Leicester City, who were playing away, had a very difficult game, and Bolton stole from Redknapp and moved the back five system to limit Leicester City's attack on both wings.
So much so that the first half ended in a draw.
However, Lao Lei's five-back system is not only defense, but also hides counter-attacking moves.
There are many players in the Queens Park Rangers team who have played in the Premier League, and their counter-attacking ability is much better than that of Bolton.
Therefore, Bolton is using this back five system, and there is no ability to threaten the Leicester City team at all, so they have been pressed and played.
In the 78th minute of the game, Leicester City used the center to pull laterally, and after establishing an advantage on the wing, passed to the feet of Lloyd Dier in the middle, and he scored the only goal of the game.
Rossi played just five minutes as a substitute and ended the game without sweating.
In the post-match rating, he got a "fail".
Not only because of the lack of playing time, but also because he actually played flower work.
The frequent use of "knocking the ball to change direction and passing" allows the opponent to find a way to defend.
But Rosie doesn't care, he needs to use the number of successes to not care about anything else.
After the game, Rossi checked his stats panel and gained a meagre amount of experience, comparable to that of the U21 League.
But on the "Knock the Ball Direction" skill card, his potential is worth three points of growth.
Head coach Pearson is also helpless against him, not knowing whether to say that he is a master of art and bold, or that a newborn calf is not afraid of tigers.
Fortunately, it is a smooth win against the opponent, and in the next game, as long as you win, you can win the Championship this season one round earlier.
The next opponent is Huddersfield Town, who have already escaped the relegation zone.
Without the pressure of relegation and the task of overtaking, the media have speculated whether Hadfield will sell a favor and send Leicester City to win the championship one round ahead of schedule.
As a team that has won three consecutive Premier League titles, it is known as the strongest team in Britain and the world at that time.
In the entire history of the Premier League, only Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal have completed three consecutive titles.
Today's Hadfield team, with the title of a lonely giant, is mixed in the Championship.
Against Leicester City, manager Keith Bowe said he would do his best to play a good game.
In the 31st minute of the game, veteran Tyler Feecher received a cross from Lloyd Dyer on the wing, pressed the defender, and headed the goal, taking the lead.
The championship trophy is already within reach.
In the 75th minute, Leicester City extended the score and sealed the victory through a corner kick opportunity and a header from captain Morgan.
Subsequently, Rossi came off the bench.
The overall situation has been decided, the players on both sides are more relaxed, and Rossi is even more spending, causing dissatisfaction among the Hudfield home fans.
Rosie doesn't care about this, since it's garbage time, it's better to let yourself practice your skills and accumulate more growth points.
"Luo, be serious, don't play with fire."
Pearson, who couldn't bear it anymore, yelled at Rossi.
At the same time, Rossi's running with the ball attracted the marking of defenders.
The opposing player saw that he had been playing, and thought to himself that although he lost the score, this was too bullying.
Defending others can touch the fish, but you can't!
However, recklessness inevitably leads to loss of reason.
Rossi faced the pressing defense, used a "knock ball change of direction", passed the defender cleanly, and then adjusted a few steps to pass a ball behind him to Mahrez.
Seeing such a performance, Pearson stopped scolding.
What is the reason to scold?
Isn't it a good kick with a wonderful knock and a kick behind you?
Unfortunately, Mahrez didn't take his chance and the ball was saved by the goalkeeper.
With the referee's whistle, Leicester City won the 13-14 Championship title one round ahead of schedule.
The award ceremony will take place after the final round of Leicester City's home match against Doncaster.
The King Power Stadium on April 26 is destined to be hard to find.
After this game, the potential value of Rossi's skills actually soared to 60%.
It's really people playing on the field, and their ball skills are rising, so why not?