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The game was a success, and the opponent was defeated.

Chapter 75: Strike first! [Subscribe!]

As the game progressed, what surprised the home fans and commentators was that Leicester City encountered extremely tenacious resistance at home for the first time!

The game came to the 30th minute, and the score on the field was still zero to one.

The visiting team Brighton continued to maintain the lead.

Brighton’s players firmly implemented the coach’s tactical instructions and worked together to build a steel-like copper wall in their own half.

Leicester City continued to pull space and penetrate with short passes, but they were unable to enter the penalty area, posing too much threat to the goal.

In addition to Lingard, who runs actively and covers a large area, Brighton’s eye-catching players include Dunk, a tall central defender from Brighton’s youth training, and Ulloa, a single-arrow Argentine center forward.

The goal that allowed Brighton to break the deadlock at the King Power Stadium was Dunk’s header in the penalty area, which allowed Lingard to steal the ball at the back post.

Moreover, when Mahrez and Nugent tried to pass the ball into the penalty area from the wing, he almost always got the first point and cleared the ball out of the dangerous area with his head.

Although Ulloa, who is at the front of the formation, has not scored yet,

However, this strong center forward with good footwork plays an obvious role as a fulcrum in the frontcourt.

Brighton’s tactic is to defend and counterattack.

Once they get the ball in the backcourt, they will immediately pass the ball to Ulloa, the only center forward in front.

What surprised everyone in Leicester City was that in several positional duels with captain Morgan, Ulloa did not lose out!

You know, Morgan is the strongest and most capable player in Leicester City!

It is conceivable how outstanding Ulloa’s ability to confront is.

Pearson, who was sitting in the coaching seat, raised his eyebrows when he saw Ulloa leaning against Morgan with his back to him and controlling the long pass under his feet under his tight pressure, and then passing it back to the midfielder.

“Steve, the Argentine you recommended is very good”

As early as the winter window, Ulloa was on the list of attention of the Leicester City scout department.

There is no way. Leicester City’s forward line looks like there are six people, but in fact only three can be used.

In addition to Nugent and Vardy, New Zealand center forward Chris Wood played as a substitute center this season and performed well in the limited playing time.

Kevin Phillips, who is 40 years old, and Gary Taylor-Fletcher, a 33-year-old striker, are basically living in the team.

After the team is confirmed to be promoted, these two veterans will definitely be eliminated next season.

As for Tom Hope, a young striker who was transferred from the youth team, his strength is too poor. He basically plays in the youth team and cannot stay in the first team at all.

Therefore, Leicester City wanted to strengthen the striker as early as the winter window.

And Brighton’s top scorer Ulloa is one of the key targets.

Leicester City tried to ask for the price, but Brighton, who is aiming for promotion, certainly does not want to sell the top scorer to a competitor, so they directly rejected the possibility of the deal.

Coupled with Ling Feng’s sudden appearance, Pearson boldly changed the tactical formation and moved Nugent from the middle to the left,

The plan to strengthen the striker was also abandoned.

However, as the league went smoothly and the promotion quota was locked in advance, Pearson planned to start looking for reinforcements in the summer transfer window in advance.

Otherwise, if you wait until the end of the season, the players you want will be snatched away by other teams!

As the saying goes, the first move is the strongest!

Moreover, clubs generally do not recruit players just by buying whoever they want.

First send scouts to observe and investigate, and list potential candidates.

Then select the right candidates from them for further investigation.

After confirming the target, bargain with the target club, and then after reaching an agreement on the transfer fee, you have to discuss personal treatment with the player’s agent.

The speed of player transfers between clubs can be fast or slow.

If both parties are in love and the player is willing, the negotiation progress can be completed within a few days or even hours.

However, if the two sides talk back and forth and there is no substantial progress, it is not uncommon to talk for one or two months.

Therefore, in many cases, in the latter part of the season, clubs of all sizes will start recruiting plans in advance.

Hearing Pearson’s words, Steve Walsh, the assistant coach and chief scout sitting next to him, smiled and said:

“In fact, I think if we continue to use the 4231 tactical formation after being promoted to the Premier League, we don’t need to strengthen the center position.”

Hearing this, Pearson couldn’t help but show a hint of doubt:

“Why?”

“Vardy is in such a good state and has such a good understanding with Ling Feng, it is impossible for him to be a substitute.”

“And Nugent can return to the middle and be his substitute. He is worried When he is a left winger, he is not fast enough and cannot cross the ball well. Once he counterattacks, he cannot provide too much support on the wing. ”

“And Kokanot is too sticky to the ball. He is fine when he is on the field and fighting in positional battles. If he counterattacks quickly, his excessive dribbling will only delay the opportunity.”

While listening to his old partner’s analysis, Pearson nodded and then continued to ask: “So what is your opinion?”

As one of the best full-time scouts in England, Steve Walsh is definitely a big figure in the scout world.

He has worked for the “Blues” Chelsea for sixteen years.

He also brought famous stars such as Zola, Cech, Essien, and Drogba to Chelsea.

It can be said that Walsh made an indelible and huge contribution to Chelsea’s ability to break the monopoly of Manchester United and Arsenal on the Premier League championship, and he is one of the biggest contributors behind the scenes.

After helping Chelsea complete the feat of dominating the Premier League, Walsh became famous and was sincerely hired by another Premier League team, the “Magpie” Newcastle.

It was during his time as the chief scout of the “Magpie” Newcastle that he met the current Leicester City coach Pearson.

The two hit it off and became good friends who could talk about anything.

Then, after a lot of twists and turns, the two came to the Foxes together.

Thanks to the team owner Vichai’s laissez-faire rule, Pearson and Walsh received great support in the transfer.

Morgan, Vardy, Drinkwater, Matty James and other main players of the team were all brought to Leicester City by Walsh through his own discerning eyes.

It can be said that the person Pearson trusts most in the entire club is Walsh!

“We can find another left winger! He is fast, good at crossing, and active in defense. This way, we can play at the desired speed during the transition between offense and defense!”

Hearing this, Pearson seemed to have thought of something, and couldn’t help but look at Lingard who was running around on the field, his eyes lit up:

“Steve, what do you think of Brighton’s No. 35?”

Chapter 2!

Chapter 3 is being written

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