Chapter 39 Xia turned out to be the backbone of defense!
By that stage of the game, Barnsley had lost everything.
Long-range shots, crosses, set kicks, and three legs to break dense defenses are all arranged.
Leicester City retreated across the board, clinging to their one-goal advantage.
Several consecutive attacks and multiple set kicks.
In the 82nd minute of the game, Barnsley's corner kick opportunity was denied again.
That was their third corner kick in ten minutes.
Leicester City players are ready to keep an eye on the wrong player.
In the previous two corner kick tactics, their forward threat was not average, and the two central defenders were very threatening.
Both Coreny and Wiseman are tall and powerful central defenders, typical traditional British defensive players.
Outside the penalty area, although their header ability is average, they can always seize opportunities with their strong bodies.
That time, the ball went to Wiseman again.
Wiseman used a little force and squeezed Whitbrad away again.
Captain Morgan was defending Koreni and was unable to do anything else.
At this moment, a figure suddenly appeared!
No summer trip!
He squeezed Wiseman hard!
Morgan knew what he wanted to do.
Xia Xing's jumping ability is average, and his height of 1.7cm is not enough to support him in grabbing a header in front of Wiseman.
No, he can try his best to interfere!
After Whitbrad was squeezed away, Xia Xing and Wiseman collided heavily!
The ball passed over the heads of the two people and flew out of the baseline!
No one can touch the ball!
The purpose of the summer trip has been achieved!
Getting up from the ground, Wiseman looked at Xia Xing unconvinced.
That boy looked inconspicuous and not strong. How could Ke Ke knock him away?
He must have been out of position just now!
Two minutes later, the two collided again!
A 45-degree cross from the wing, now it’s time to find Wiseman!
That Xia Xing blocked the position in advance and appeared exactly at the landing point of the ball!
Wiseman pushes hard from the side!
But he didn’t squeeze out Xia Xing!
Although Xia Xing’s position has moved a bit, he is still in a favorable position for the top spot!
The two took off at the same time again!
But he couldn't hit the ball again!
As far as Bu Nao is wrong and Xia Xing is concerned, it doesn’t matter!
Then deny what he wants!
The ball flew out of the baseline again, and Barnsley's opportunity was lost again!
The fans in the stands burst into applause!
Is this applause dedicated to Xia Xing?
After the team decided to retreat to defend, Xia Xing quickly returned to the penalty area. He had already been staring at Wiseman.
With several strong legs, Leicester City players had their share of duties, and it was a bit difficult for Whitblad to defend Wiseman.
In that situation, Xia Xing took the initiative to ask for help.
Two consecutive wonderful defenses made Wiseman return in vain!
In the 89th minute of the game, when Wiseman was intercepted by Xia Xing again, Pearson on the sidelines clapped rarely: "Not bad! I didn't expect xia to become the defensive backbone!"
Shakespeare even praised repeatedly: "Although that kid is not very good at defense, his body is indeed much stronger. As a defender, Wiseman has limited offensive power, but he is physically strong. Is he really suitable for defending such mistakes?"
leg."
Pearson: "If there is a chance, Xia Xing can even try other different positions."
Shakespeare: "Well, indeed."
When Barnsley's first long-range shot went straight into the stands, the referee also sounded the whistle for the end of the game.
"Wow, the game is finally over, it's not easy.
"Leicester City was punished with one penalty at the beginning.
“It’s very possible to score a goal and keep a clean sheet.
"Just because of that tenacity, he is optimistic that they can compete in the Premier League in the Eastern season!"
The host couldn't stop praising him, and the King Power Stadium also burst into applause.
The fans had been on tenterhooks during that game, but they finally breathed a sigh of relief now.
The fans are happy and the Leicester City manager is in a very good mood.
Besides winning the competition, Xia Xing received a special reward.
Vieira card!
First start, zero seal!
[Task: 1. Make the starting debut in the British Championship; 2. Help the team to keep a clean sheet. 】
【Mission goal accomplished!】
[The mission reward has arrived—Patrick Vieira card, S level! 】
Finally got the Vieira card!
[(unit hour) Batistuta: 16/50. Vieira: 0/50. 】
The Batistuta card has been integrated for one-third, and is not far away from being completely absorbed.
Keep up the good work!
After a narrow victory, Leicester City finally won the wrong leg and got three points.
Can the competition in September be considered over?
So far, Leicester City has played 9 league rounds this season, with 7 wins and 2 draws, firmly occupying the top spot.
I hope you can continue to maintain that momentum and advance directly without any suspense.
In the English Championship promotion system, the top two teams are directly promoted, and the third to sixth players play in the promotion play-offs to guarantee the final promotion spot.
Leicester City did not want to play in the promotion play-offs that season.
The schedule in October is relatively loose, with only 5 games.
In October and May, in the 10th round of the British Championship, they faced Yeovil away from home.
On October 13, in the 11th round of the British Championship, they missed Doncaster away game.
On October 19, in the 12th round of the British Championship, they faced Huddersfield at home.
On October 26, in the 13th round of the British Championship, they missed Bournemouth at home.
On October 30, they faced Fulham at home in the quarter-finals of the English League Cup.
The teams in several leagues are not very strong, and Leicester City, who are in good form, are guaranteed to win.
Didn't you expect that Leicester City's performance in the two games was shocking?
Facing two weak teams, Yeovil and Doncaster, Leicester City actually scored two 0-1 scores.
The league suffered two consecutive defeats!
The process of the game is basically similar, with both teams forming an iron barrel formation and Leicester City pressing forward.
I couldn't score a goal. It turned out that the wrong team accidentally scored and I lost the game before.
After two games back in the east, Leicester City failed to score a single point and were tied with second-placed Burnley in league points!
Although they are temporarily ahead on goal difference, their top position without any points advantage is in jeopardy.
In the review after the game, the Leicester City coaching staff was also very depressed.
It stands to reason that the players all performed well, but those two games were really unlucky.
There are two goalposts in every game, can I believe it?
A goal from the wrong leg, a melee goal after a corner kick, an own goal that bounced off one of our own players.
The luck was extremely bad.
Although the team lost two games in a row, Pearson did not lose his temper with the players that time.
He is very aware of the current situation.
The team's two consecutive losses are not the fault of the players.
On the contrary, when the team is in trouble, the players play very hard.
Therefore, Pearson, who is usually serious in ordinary months, did not show any anxiety that time.
Instead, let Shakespeare comfort the players.
Shakespeare: "Hey, why don't I go by myself?"
Pearson: "He has to maintain a strict image, and I'm responsible for dealing with the aftermath and being a good person."
Shakespeare: "That job sounds like a good job..."
(End of chapter)
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