Chapter 18
At the end of the game, Leicester City finally defeated Peterborough United at home with a score of 2:0 and took all three points.
As the referee blew the whistle to end the game, Li Lei and his teammates stood on the field panting and enjoying the cheers of the fans.
This was their moment, while the players of Peterborough United could only leave the field silently, looking a little depressed.
"Li, thank you for your assist. Without you, I wouldn't be where I am now."
Vardy came to Li Lei and gave him a big hug, saying
"I should thank you for not wasting the opportunity and letting me get two assists." Li Lei said happily.
As the two were praising each other, Captain Morgan walked towards them.
"Well done, boys. Our two heroes, hurry up and gather!"
Morgan walked up to them, stood between the two of them, put his arm around their shoulders and said excitedly.
Led by the captain, the players of Leicester City gathered together to express their gratitude to the fans in the stands.
The surrounding fans also gave strong applause. Although the first half was a bit dull, the 2:0 victory still made them very satisfied.
After thanking the fans, the team began to walk towards the locker room.
On the way back, reporters who couldn't wait crowded over, and at the same time, they kept handing the microphones in their hands to the players.
Vardy and Lee, who performed well in this game, were the focus of attention.
""Go quickly, don't answer any of their questions." Captain Morgan kept urging them from behind.
A slightly flustered Li Lei and Vardy mixed in with the team and hurriedly walked into the player tunnel under the escort of security personnel.
""Wow! Unbelievable, too exaggerated!" Li Lei exclaimed as he entered the locker room.
"Young man, you have already become famous. Believe me, this is just a small scene."Captain Morgan said with an expression of an experienced person on his face
"Really? We have become big stars now?"Vardy said in disbelief
"Fake!"
"Hahahaha!"
The two's actions caused all the players in the locker room to laugh, and the joyful atmosphere after the victory became even hotter.
"Boys, you played well today, hurry up and get home early."
The head coach Pearson said with a smile.
"Morgan, come with me to the post-match press conference"
"Yes, Boss."
When the head coach took the captain out, the joyful atmosphere in the locker room returned again.
After the game, head coach Pearson and captain Morgan walked to the venue of the post-match press conference together. The two wore team suits and had serious and focused expressions.
Entering the venue of the press conference, Pearson and Morgan took their seats on the stage. Morgan sat on the left side of the head coach, highlighting his important position in the team.
They faced the cameras, reporters and a large number of media representatives. The atmosphere of the press conference was tense and expectant.
At this time, Pearson could certainly feel the dissatisfaction of the reporters on the scene with him, and he also knew the reason clearly.
It was because they were not allowed to interview the two twin stars, Li Lei and Vardy.!
Yes, after one game, Li Lei and Vardy had new titles.
The twin stars of Leicester City, this was a gift given to them by the fans at the scene, as a reward for their excellent performance.
These two people can really be regarded as famous in one battle, but they don’t know it yet.
However, out of protection for young players, head coach Pearson does not want them to contact the media too early.
The media is a double-edged sword. It can make players famous when they are unknown, but it can also ruin talented young players.
After the head coaches and players of both sides took their seats, the press conference officially began.
Then the first reporter raised his hand and asked:"Coach Pearson, why didn’t Li Lei and Vardy, who performed better, attend the press conference?"
"You have to ask them. How do I know? Young players need more rest. At the same time, I have to remind everyone not to ask questions that are not related to the game. Next one."
Pearson answered the question perfunctorily.
"Coach Pearson, we noticed that you were not satisfied with the team's performance in the first half and replaced Lee and Vardy early. What other adjustments did you make in the second half?"
Seeing that they could not get an answer, the reporters' questions began to focus more on the players' performance on the court.
Pearson smiled slightly, and he answered steadily:"Yes, we played too passively in the first half and were unable to control the rhythm of the game. Therefore, we made some changes in the second half. First, we strengthened the strategy of attacking in the right direction and concentrated on blasting the right side. Secondly, we made some personnel adjustments, allowing Li Lei and Vardy to play, hoping that they can bring more offensive threats to the team."
Morgan added:"In the second half, our players also cooperated more closely, which improved the team's overall running and defensive efficiency. We fully cooperated with the head coach's tactical adjustments and worked hard to score the first goal."
"You have seen the effect, it is not bad"
"Mr. Head Coach, where do you get the courage to use these two new players? You know, they have no experience in major competitions before."
"Since we were able to sign them, it means we have confidence in them."
"Captain Morgan, what is your assessment of the team’s performance?"
"My teammates did a great job in the game, and the hard work of the whole team also received satisfactory rewards."
"Coach Pearson, you were impressed by the performance of Li Lei and Vardy in the second half. What's your evaluation of their performance?"
"Indeed, Li Lei and Vardy brought us new vitality and threats in the second half. They showed excellent personal ability and awareness on the offensive end and caused a lot of trouble for the opponent. I am very satisfied with their performance. They showed their strength and value. They are one of the key players for our future development."
The press conference continued. Reporters asked more questions about the game, the team's strength, future plans, etc. Coach Pearson and Captain Morgan answered every question with professionalism and patience.
Later that day, the local media in Leicester also praised the team for its outstanding performance.
《Leicester City got off to a good start and won three points 2:0》
《Vardy, who used to play in the lower leagues, scored twice and shined in the Championship》
《La Masia's former genius, delivering a key assist》
《Leicester City's twin stars shine at the Royal Power Stadium" and similar headlines were full of praise and mixed in the sports section of the media.
At this time, Li Lei was sitting at home watching the host's report on TV, but his consciousness had already entered the system space.
