Mahrez is not a talkative person and even seems a little arrogant.
So on the training ground, except for captain Morgan, Xia Xing and a few other players, no one took the initiative to talk to him.
But Mahrez doesn't care either.
He came here to play football, not to make friends.
It doesn't matter.
During the warm-up before training, Mahrez showed off his left foot skills.
Xia Xing asked curiously: "Are you good at using your left foot?"
"Yes, yes."
"What a coincidence, so am I. We can exchange experiences together."
"But I like playing right midfielder."
James who was stretching almost strained his leg.
Sure enough, he came here to compete with myself, Fuck...
And in the next part of the competition, James' eyes widened even more.
This, this posture of controlling the ball is even smoother than Xia!
Wearing the blue jersey of the substitutes, Mahrez appeared on the right wing.
After receiving a pass from midfielder Schlupp, Mahrez directly raised his speed to MAX!
Xia Xing in front of him was positioned closer to the center. As soon as he cut to the wing to defend, he was passed by Mahrez!
And he used his speed to get past him!
This new young guy is so fast!
Xia Xing didn't expect that, so he speed up to chase after him!
But he was still two steps too slow.
Left back De Laet made a defensive move, and Mahrez changed directions twice in a row!
And then Suddenly cut inside!
De Laet was passed!
Xia Xing, who was chasing after him, was also blocked by him, cutting off his defensive retreat!
On the left side of the penalty area, he suddenly shot towards the far corner of the goal!
Schmeichel tried his best, but still couldn't touch the ball...
the ball went in!
The whole audience was speechless!
What Level of technical ability is this?
He actually passed the left wing, which had the most solid defense, and also took out a shot with such power, angle and speed!
What level is this guy at?
And then, Mahrez's offense was still at ease.
Breakthroughs from the wing, breaking through defenses one after another.
Xia Xing was forced to position himself on the wing and defend him with all his strength.
But even so, Mahrez was not blocked.
"Man, you go to the wing!"
Mahrez said to his teammate Hammond in the center after a defense.
Hammond nodded.
If it had been ten minutes ago, he might have considered Mahrez's request.
But after these ten minutes of competition, he has completely convinced about Mahrez.
This guy is very good!
I must cooperate with him!
Hammond went to the right wing and Mahrez came to the center.
Even though there is no longer a wing terror, the middle now faced a big threat!
Mahrez took the ball in the middle and sprinted diagonally to the left!
He planned to bypass Xia Xing's defensive range.
Andy King in front of him grabbed at the ball
Mahrez changed direction and accelerated directly, passing Andy King!
Drinkwater came up diagonally!
Mahrez stopped and accelerated!
Suddenly changing direction diagonally to the right!
Back to the middle position again!
Drinkwater missed the mark!
The red team's center is empty!
Mahrez accelerated his sprint and came to the penalty area!
Captain Morgan rushed out of the penalty area and fought hand-to-hand!
Although Mahrez is good in physical confrontation, he is not comparable to Morgan.
Seeing that the ball was about to be lost...
a light touch on the instep of the outer foot!
The ball passed between Morgan's legs!
Mahrez ducked out of the way and the ball came back to his feet!
On the penalty area line, he shoot!
The ball hit the upper right corner of the goal!
The ball is a goal again!
Within ten minutes, two shots were taken, and both were successful!
At this time, no one would question his somewhat cold personality and attitude!
There is only one sentence in everyone's mind -
this kid is really a genius!
Mahrez, who scored the goal, had a smile on his face.
Not bad, my condition is still top-notch.
Shakespeare's whistle blows, to pause, and rest for a moment.
Xia Xing came up: "Riyad, your skills are really outstanding!"
Mahrez did not make any excuses this time. He pointed to the southwest sincerely: "When you played against Manchester City that day, The first goal you scored, that performance was world-class, even I may not be able to do that."
"I won't hold back when we continue to fight."
"Huh?"
Xia Xing turned around and left, walking towards De Laet, saying something.
Mahrez was a bit unhappy.
What's the meaning?
You mean you just held back?
You didn't defend with all your strength?
good!
Then let me see how strong your full defense can be!
After a five-minute break, the match continued.
With Pearson's instruction, the blue team's offense still tilted towards Mahrez on the right.
After all, he has just joined the team and needs to show his technical characteristics to his teammates as soon as possible.
He Received the ball and rushed again!
But this time he didn't succeed!
Xia Xing made a sliding tackle and shoveled the ball directly out of the sideline!
The tackle was crisp and clean, no foul!
Mahrez was stunned for a moment, but quickly continued to play.
Hammond throws the ball and Mahrez receives the ball.
This time he didn't use his speed to sprint. He knew very well that Xia Xing was also very fast.
His foot continuously changed direction, accelerating to the inside for the third time...
but it was a feint!
The ball was pulled back to the wing!
And accelerate!
Xia Xing was passed over!
In this kind of one-on-one defense, the offensive side that makes the first move is definitely more advantageous!
But in just a moment, Xia Xing didn't go for the ball, but crashed directly into Mahrez!
Mahrez was knocked off the sideline!
The whistle sounds!
It's Xia Xing's foul!
However, this is just a normal collision action, not to the point of getting a card.
Moreover, Mahrez's offense was interrupted and the defense was successful!
Mahrez was a little unconvinced.
But Xia Xing doesn't care about that much.
The blue team's free kick was fruitless, and Schmeichel threw the ball to the left.
De Laet receives the ball and gives it forward.
Xia Xing catches the ball.
Mahrez was waiting in front of him!
You can defend me, I can definitely also defend against you!
Xia Xing accelerated his sprint and also changed the directions of the ball continuously under his feet!
The same action as Mahrez just did!
In terms of ball control, Xia Xing is definitely no less than Mahrez!
Maybe even better!
He Accelerated to the inside and suddenly changed direction to the side!
Mahrez found it funny.
Isn't this the way I controlled the ball just now?
I'm following you too!
Just when Mahrez suddenly accelerated, he suddenly realized that the ball was gone!
Xia Xing was just sprinting forward without the ball at his feet!
This left Mahrez in a daze!
But just for such a delay, he completely lost his man!
And now he also sees where the ball is!
De Laet is getting the ball!
Just when he was in possession of the ball, Xia Xing knocked the ball with his heel and the ball was handed to De Laet!
At this time, De Laet made a pass!
The ball went over Mahrez's head!
Appeared exactly on Xia Xing's accelerated running route!
Xia Xing caught the ball and cuts inside!
In the corner of the penalty area, he shot with his left foot!
The ball drew a wonderful arc and bypassed the fingers of substitute goalkeeper Logan!
Straight into the net!
The ball went in!
The teammates applauded continuously, and Xia Xing smiled and waved to everyone.
Walking to the wing, Mahrez was still in a daze.
Xia Xing walked over and patted his shoulder.
"Man, your skills are great, and you may be able to create a lot of opportunities.
"But if you can cooperate better with your teammates,
"You will definitely play a greater role and create more dangerous opportunities!"
(End of chapter)