"Riyad, go warm up, you come on as a substitute in the second half."
"Okay!"
Just as the referee blew the whistle to end the first half, Pearson turned his head and looked at Mahrez and whispered.
Mahrez was ready to play and couldn't wait any longer.
What kind of game was that in the first half!
Except for Xia, who was pretty good, can't the others attack?
There were several opportunities, and the opponent's back was so empty, can't you take advantage of it?
Mahrez complained in his heart.
When I come on in the second half, I will definitely change the situation!
Xia Xing walked off the pitch last, and Mahrez stepped forward and said, "Xia, I will come on as a substitute in the second half."
"Great, with you on the field, the team's offense will be more diverse!"
"But I need your help."
"No problem!"
The two whispered a few words between each other, and Xia Xing nodded.
Mahrez ran onto the pitch with satisfaction and started warming up.
During the halftime break, all the substitutes of Leicester City did not return to the locker room, but stayed on the pitch to warm up.
Back in the locker room, Pearson carefully explained the technical details of the opponent's in the first half.
"Although they have good offensive strength, there are many loopholes in their defense, which we can fully exploit. We asked you to defend steadily, but you must also seize the offensive opportunities when there are opportunities, and not be corwardly."
Shakespeare next to him sighed in his heart.
They must defend steadily, but must also attack when they have the opportunity.
This kind of sense of proportion is too difficult to achieve.
If you can really make the right judgment based on the changes on the field, then you definitely have a first-class football IQ.
Obviously, there are not many Leicester City players who can do this now.
This may be the difference between top players and ordinary players.
After Pearson's explanation, the halftime was about to end.
Pearson added: "In the second half, James will leave the pitch and Mahrez will come on as a substitute. Everyone can try to play towards the right side."
Hearing this, everyone nodded.
Drinkwater patted James on the shoulder to comfort him.
James shrugged and said nothing.
He didn't contribute much in the offense in the first half, and he was not particularly good at defense, so he seemed dispensable on the right.
It was reasonable to be substituted.
It now depends on how Mahrez plays in the second half...
In the second half, Stoke City also adjusted two positions, changing the formation from 4-4-2 to 4-3-3.
It seems that they are not satisfied with the one-goal lead, and they intend to take advantage of the situation to pursue and consolidate the victory.
But unexpectedly, at the beginning of the second half, it was Leicester City that launched the first fierce attack.
The passing control in the midfield attracted Stoke City to press forward.
Drinkwater's sudden cross-pass was unleashed!
The ball fell at the feet of left back De Laet!
De Laet accelerated with the ball!
Breaking through the midfield line!
Facing the defense, he passed the ball forward to Xia Xing!
The pass which rolled along the sideline was very accurate and did not go out of bounds!
Xia Xing received the ball and made a Marseille turn!
The ball bypassed Glenn wheelan who was trying to steal the ball!
Then he Diagonally passed the ball into the penalty area!
The pass was extremely fast!
Vardy volleyed the ball towards the far corner of the goal!
The ball was punched out by goalkeeper Butland!
A wonderful save!
This fast break made the Stoke City players break into coldsweat.
But this was just the beginning.
In the midfield, Hammond made a fierce tackle!
No foul!
The ball fell to Xia Xing's feet again!
Xia Xing sprinted along the side for the second time and made a decisive cross!
Chris Wood headed the ball!
Under the interference of defender Cameron, the ball was slightly higher.
Despite this, the away team's stands applauded!
Leicester City fans saw hope!
"Just Keep playing like this!"
"The Foxes are the best!"
"Come on!!!"
The cheers of countless fans made the Leicester City players more excited.
And Stoke City was a little anxious.
They couldn't always let Leicester City attack like this?
They have to Continue to strengthen the defense on the left side!
Especially Against this kid wearing No. 17!
In the next period of time, Leicester City's left-wing attack encountered trouble.
Whenever Xia Xing received the ball, three players would double-team him.
He is now receiving special treatment.
However, this is exactly what he wants!
In the 61st minute of the game, Xia Xing received the pass from De Laet behind him again.
De Laet rushed forward!
Waiting for the return pass!
Xia Xing was double-teamed by three players, and the forward pass route was blocked!
Is this the end?
This is just the beginning!
Xia Xing suddenly pulled the ball back, Squeezed out a little space, and suddenly passed the ball!
A high-altitude cross-pass across half the field!
The ball went straight to the right side!
Looking for Mahrez who just came on for the team!
Mahrez has been waiting for this!
Man, you finally passed it!
I can't wait!
He Stopped the ball lightly and sprinted off!
The defensive player in front of him was flashed past directly!
Right-back Pieters followed Mahrez!
Just a substitute player, still trying to be spectacular? He thought.
He guessed right.
Mahrez came on to make big changes!
After two consecutive changes of direction, Pieters was a little lost!
Mahrez suddenly moved to the side, and then quickly cut inwards to the middle!
Pieters was passed!
At the corner of the penalty area, Mahrez did not go any further, but shot directly!
The ball went straight into the far corner of the goal!
"The ball went in!"
"Leicester City actually equalized the score in this way?
"1 to 1!
"This young substitute player is very good!
"What's his name?
"Mahrez!
"Well, not bad!"
Leicester City's attack finally paid off in the second half, and the players were in a good mood.
However, Mahrez did not show much joy.
He rushed into the net and ran back with the ball.
He waved while running.
Guys!
We are not leading yet, we still have to work hard!
Seeing Mahrez's passion, his teammates also cheered up.
After the restart, the midfielders continued to press.
Hammond intercepted the ball and passed it to Xia Xing on the left again.
Xia Xing made a long pass straight to the penalty area!
Vardy made a feint run at the front point, but did not speed up to receive the ball!
But he took away the defense's attention!
Chris Wood in the middle didn't touch the ball either!
The ball continued to fly to the back point!
Who was there?
It was Mahrez!
Mahrez sprinted quickly to catch the ball!
He stopped the ball at the bottom line!
He pulled the ball back and passed the central defender Shawcross who was trying to steal it!
With the two forwards in the middle responding, he kicked the ball decisively - shooting!
A small-angle shot!
The ball hit the corner of the net!
"The ball went in!
"This shot was neat and tidy!
"Goalkeeper Butland had no time to react at all!
"2 to 1!
"Leicester City overtook the score!
"They did it!
"It only took them five minutes to step on their opponents!
"Their fast break was extremely efficient!
"Especially Mahrez who had just appeared on the field!
"It was like a god descending to earth!
"Two shots, bringing two goals to the team!
"His performance today is world-class!
"Let us remember this young man firmly!
"Leicester City No. 26!
"Riyad Mahrez!"
(End of Chapter)