Chapter 21: Please Continue Your Performance

"Nugent, are you going to score seven goals in the second half?"

In the dressing room, Pearson's gaze rested on Nugent, cold and unforgiving.

Nugent was stunned, knowing he had squandered a couple of chances in the first half and had what to do with it when he was in the tunnel.

I'm the team's top scorer, what's wrong with getting some fire?

But Pearson's words made him a little confused, and he shook his head with a blank expression.

"No matter how much you're catching up now, you're not going to be the league's top scorer. You don't want to be substituted in the second half, so don't shoot around, do you hear me? ”

Pearson, who started the fire, trembled slightly on his cheeks, and had a fierce face, which made him tremble, and he forgot all about the manuscript he had thought of before, so he could only nod vigorously.

"Cheer me up, don't think you're a champion and get carried away. Don't forget, we're going to play in the Premier League next season, so let's end our last game in the Championship like this? ”

"I can't afford to lose this man."

Next, Pearson began to set up second-half tactics, with wide players moving between full-backs and centre-backs, not involved in organising or breaking through with the ball.

Because the central defender is dragged back in the position, it is difficult to create an offside position with teammates and attacking players.

As long as there is a mismatch in the opposition backline, then Mahrez and Nugent can use the speed to successfully counter offside.

Midfielders Drinkwater and Lloyd Dier play an important role in the organisation and promotion of the midfield.

In the second half, Leicester's attack began to pick up, with Drinkwater being able to win the ball in midfield and deliver a high-quality behind-the-back ball.

Lloyd Dyer used his speed to draw the ball on the wing and draw the ball to the wings.

The gradually improving attack also made the home fans enthusiastic, and after each attack, they did not hesitate to give them warm applause.

Just as Leicester's attack was getting better, Birmingham were behind on the other pitch.

This means that at the end of this scoreline, it will be Birmingham who will be relegated.

After the Doncaster players received the live broadcast of their teammates on the bench, the pressure suddenly decreased by more than half, as long as they concentrated on defense, even if they lost, they could successfully avoid relegation.

The Doncaster manager also made timely adjustments, allowing the central defender Tamash to rise up, standing in the back position, strengthening the defensive depth of the midfield, and making the Leicester City team's anti-offside tactics come to naught.

Now that the team is in a good situation for relegation, the players are playing with a relaxed and confident attitude, and the advantage that Leicester City have built up is gone.

In the 65th minute of the game, Leicester City made two substitutions in a row, with Konokite replacing Lloyd Dier and Hammond replacing Andy King.

Strengthen the midfield and free up the attacking ability of Drinkwater and Konokate.

However, five minutes after the substitution, Birmingham fell behind again, and the relegation situation of Doncaster was even greater, and the play was more handy.

Doncaster's psychological advantage is rising, while Leicester City's mentality is a bit out of the way.

There is a big difference in the quality of the two teams, which can be seen from the standings of the standings.

However, in this game, Leicester City was under a certain amount of psychological pressure, and the Doncaster team was determined to defend, which made them even more anxious.

After a long time of not scoring a goal, the face of club owner Vichai was already a little unhappy.

Although the team will lift the championship trophy after the game. But a draw, a clear fly in the ointment.

And for this championship celebration, I spent a lot of money to personally come to the famous singers and dance team, the scene was huge, and the club's senior management, Leicester City's celebrities, all came to watch the game.

If you can't win this game, you will lose your own face.

Pearson calmly analyzed the situation, he did not expect that the opponent's resistance was so stubborn, and the veteran Phillips would definitely be replaced, but who would be on it?

Chris Wood?

This kid has a good header and is a pillar striker who can try to knock the defense through the middle.

Schlupp?

His appearance can make the team more balanced in attack and defence, and can also allow Konoket to move on the wing.

But there is one point, Doncaster's 4-4-2 formation, the midfielders are very strong in interception, it is difficult to penetrate in the middle, and even the ball on the side is a little difficult.

Then Chris Wood's role is less obvious.

If this problem cannot be solved, Schlupp's appearance is just a counterpoint adjustment.

What the team needs now is a player who can both hold the ball and play the ball.

Pearson's gaze fell on Rossi.

Hiss~

Rossi can play as a striker, and his kick is not exactly what the team needs right now?

As for speed, wouldn't it be nice to lose to Mahrez and Konokite?

With that in mind, Pearson quickly made a change and brought on Rossi as a substitute.

In the 75th minute of the game, the fans at King Power Stadium all stood up and gave Kevin Phillips, who ended his 22-year career, the warmest applause.

Although he has only been in the club for half a season, he has only played 12 games and scored two goals, which is a good result for the 40-year-old.

The goal against Reading, in particular, was crucial.

Phillips also ran off the pitch and applauded the fans, and now the team is in desperate need of attacking time and he can't afford to waste it.

"Over to you!"

After Kevin Phillips handed the captain's armband to Rossi, he hurriedly gave him a hug and patted him on the back.

Rossi handed the captain's armband to Morgan, and then exchanged places after whispering a few words to Nugent.

[Rossi, for Leicester City fans, is no stranger. In the five games he played, he contributed three assists and was a key contributor to the team's championship victory. 】

[In the last round of the league, when the team could not open the situation, the head coach decisively replaced him, which was a happy moment for him. 】

[You may not know much about this youngster in front of the TV, but I believe that he definitely has the potential to grow into a good player. 】

The on-site commentator, Villa Baker, was in high esteem of Rossi after the team's match with Reading.

"The players who just came on the pitch looked very young."

Pixie Lot, who has been on the podium, doesn't know much about football, but she can also feel the warm atmosphere.

In the tall arena, Rossi's thin body looked vulnerable.

Mr. Chairman shook his head and said, "Age is not a problem, he is a member of our team. ”

"You may have misunderstood me." Pixie hurriedly explained: "It's just that he has a big gap in physical fitness compared to other players. ”

Vichai didn't continue to speak, but watched every move in the stadium.

When Rossi came on the pitch, he was expected to play as a central striker, but Pearson put him on the wing.

For Rossi, who has no speed advantage, isn't this arrangement defense?

Let Knoket in the middle press forward, and Rossi to cover the gap behind him?

All of this will be revealed as the game progresses.

Hasbender, the left wing-back who defended Rossi, knows a little about Rossi.

He is a player who likes to play tricks on the wing.

"Knocking the ball to change direction" has become a controversial topic for Rossi.

Although "one trick is fresh, eat all over the world", but always use this trick, there is also a day of tiredness.

Hessbender's reaction is fast, the frequency of his feet is also fast, his body is well-balanced, and he specializes in "fist and leg embroidery" on the wing.

Riyad Mahrez has also switched to the right flank, and he has been very restricted.

In the face of Rossi, he is full of confidence.

So far in the game, Leicester City had 70% possession and had the initiative, and soon launched another attack.

Knoket advanced with the ball, but the middle was blocked, so he had to look for opportunities on the wing.

Rossi does not have a speed advantage, and the ball after retreating to get the ball is particularly important.

When the ball had passed the half-pitch, Rossi ran sideways from the wing and moved closer to the middle, while Nugent in the middle was preparing to run straight in.

At this time, the right central defender of the Doncaster team had to face a one-defense situation.

In general, if the full-back can adduct in time and establish a defensive advantage with the central defender, he can advance or retreat.

The gap behind him is handed over to another central defender to make up for it.

However, after passing the ball, Konoket quickly pulled away to the wing, attracting the Hursbender defence and creating space and time for Rossi to get the ball.

The hesitation of the full-back and right centre-back allowed Rossi to get the ball without interference, and when the opponent was about to step forward to block again, Rossi had already passed the ball.

He didn't pass to Nugent who was straight in, nor Konoket who was on the side, but Mahrez who was moving laterally.

Nugent's movement attracted the attention of two centre-backs at the same time, creating space for Mahrez's lateral run.

Rossi's kick can make the attack in front of the court instantly speed up, and the three of them move almost at the same time, which largely makes the opponent's backline a little flustered.

Riyad Mahrez seized this fleeting opportunity by pulling a bow from outside the penalty area, not stopping the ball, and firing a powerful shot into the far corner of the goal.

The goalkeeper made a save, gently lifting the fast-falling ball off the crossbar with his palm to defuse the crisis.

Ooh!

It was the closest a team has come to scoring a goal, and Leicester City are finally playing what they should be champions.

After coming on the field, Rossi touched the ball for the first time and almost assisted his teammates to score, and Vera Baker, a fan and commentator, had a big mouth and almost swallowed the microphone.

[Talented, imaginative, I don't know what words to use to describe him.] His movement is always so erratic, his passing is always so fluid. 】

[But the killer move is often hidden in the place that makes you dizzy. 】

[Siro, please continue with Ling's performance.] 】