Chapter 775 A fatal blow

When they met before the game, Xia Xing and Drinkwater embraced James warmly.

The two of them can obviously see that James' status in the team is now very low.

Professional football is cruel, and everything depends on strength.

In the former Leicester City team, James was still a rotation player. With his excellent speed and dribbling, he was also an important role player.

But now Leicester City has changed several coaches.

Players also changed one after another.

James is familiar with fewer and fewer teammates, and the players he spent a lot of money to buy are getting more attention.

Therefore, in the team, James's tactical status is getting lower and lower, and his emotional attention in the team is also getting shallower and shallower.

Xia Xing and Drinkwater both saw it.

When he was a teammate, James was a very lively young man.

But now, he is much more introverted, and he doesn't joke so wildly with Xia Xing and Drinkwater.

On the one hand, it is indeed far away, but on the other hand, it is also due to the recent situation.

And now, seeing him come on as a substitute, both Xia Xing and Drinkwater were happy for him.

In the player tunnel, Xia Xing and Drinkwater hugged James again.

"Matthew, I really don't want to see you on the court, you are too difficult."

"Me too! I really don't want to defend a fast horse and dribbling expert!"

Although Xia Xing and Drinkwater's words were jokes, they were full of encouragement and praise.

James looked at the two of them, and it took a long time before he said a word.

"Thank you, see you on the field!"

Goodbye brother, things are different and people are different.

In the second half, the game changed sides and Leicester City still took the lead.

James, who came on as a substitute, suddenly broke out.

This kind of eruption seemed like a volcanic eruption without any reason, instantly exploding the whole place!

Received the ball on the left wing and suddenly accelerated and sprinted!
Extremely fast!

Lingard, who had also just come on as a substitute on the opposite side, did not expect James' sudden forward thrust and was passed by him in an instant!
Manchester United's defense is in danger!
Right back Dalot quickly grabs the ball!
James easily accelerated laterally and once again used his speed to pass Dalot!

Wonderful passing!
On the penalty area line, he kicked low and shot!

De Gea in front of the goal fell to the ground and made a save, blocking the ball from the near corner!
Manchester United escaped disaster!
Although no goal was conceded, it still shocked the Manchester United fans.

Forget about them, not even Leicester City fans thought of it.

The stands were stunned for a moment, and applause erupted instantly!

This applause is dedicated to James!

James walked back slowly and looked up. Countless fans in the stands looked at him with approval.

In the old Leicester City, during the era of competing in the British Championship, he often saw this kind of eyes and applause.

But now, I haven’t seen him for a long time.

It's great to hear applause.

At this time in the midfield position, Xia Xing looked back at Drinkwater.

Drinkwater nodded.

The two didn't speak, but they both knew what the other wanted to say.

This guy is really good.

Yes, with his breakthrough just now, I thought he was going to score a goal.

The breakthrough just now was truly wonderful.

He passed two defensive players in a row and shot very accurately.

If it weren't for De Gea's top defensive ability, Manchester United's goal might not be safe.

Next, James is still very active.

After a wonderful shot, three minutes later, he passed Drinkwater and shot outside the penalty area. The ball slid out of the goal.

Even Drinkwater was stunned this time.

He really didn't give in. James was in really great shape today.

On the left wing, continuous sprints with the ball put a lot of pressure on Manchester United's defense.

However, this pressure did not last long.

Under Xia Xing's instructions, Manchester United players began to get physical with James.

This is James' biggest weakness.

During his time in the British Championship, he was often surrounded by opponents.

This was even more true during the Premier League period.

James is very skilled, very fast, and has good shooting skills.

The biggest problem is that the body is too weak.

This shortcoming may not be so obvious in other leagues, but not in the Premier League.

James has no place at all against a strong team like this.

If it weren't for Rogers' openness, James wouldn't even have a chance to stay in Leicester City this season.

Considering his role player characteristics, Rogers still kept him.

His wonderful performance after coming off the bench in this game proved his worth.

However, that’s as far as it goes.

After he was knocked out of the baseline by Lingard for the third time, Leicester City's left attack temporarily stopped and switched to the center and right.

And just when Leicester City began to adjust their tactics, just when their defensive position changed, Manchester United suddenly started.

They were beaten so hard by James just now that the Leicester City players even forgot about the horror of their opponents for a moment.

By the time he reacted, it was already too late!

Xia Xing got the ball in the middle, faced the defense, suddenly turned around and sprinted!
Breaking through the double-team of two defensive players again!

Wonderful breakthrough!
But this time Endidi reacted quickly and pulled directly from behind!

Even if it's a foul, it doesn't matter!
It doesn't matter if you leave Xia Xing in the midfield, you must not let him rush forward!
Xia Xing had already felt the pull behind him.

If he forced himself forward, he would definitely be affected.

After all, Ndidi is also a very strong midfielder.

He simply walked to the left, waved his hand, and shook off the pull behind him!
However, Tielemans had already used this time to block the position in the middle, and Xia Xing had no chance to continue in the middle.

But it doesn’t matter, taking the left path is also good!
Dribbling the ball to the left wing, Leicester City's defensive force immediately surrounded him.

At this time, even the defensive players in the penalty area became nervous and prepared to be impacted.

At this moment, Xia Xing suddenly made a move!
On the left wing, he passed the ball!
When there was still room to advance, Xia Xing chose to cross the ball at a 45-degree angle!
This pass was very unexpected!

Almost none of the Leicester City defenders expected it!
And Ighalo, who had not performed much in this game, was unmarked at the back of the penalty area!
Morgan quickly defended, but it was too late!
Ighalo leaped high and headed the ball into the goal!

It was very close to the goal and there was nothing Schmeichel could do!

The ball hit the net!

2 is better than 1!

Manchester United takes the lead!

This collaboration is wonderful!

A fatal blow completely defeated Leicester City's defense!
At this time, Morgan and Schmeichel in the penalty area were in a bad mood. They looked at each other and were speechless.

The defense just now was a mistake.

I really didn't expect that Xia Xing actually chose to pass the ball when there was still a chance to dribble forward.

And I still look for Ighalo, who is the most inconspicuous in this game.

You know, this is even just Ighalo's first shot of the game.

Are we going to lose this game... (End of chapter)