The template of Madoka Kaname: I rose from adversity to the summit.

Chapter 73 The Battle Ends Halfway Through (Second Update)

"A prodigy is back! One goal and one assist to defeat Southampton!"

"Yuan Shen has no limits; he can improve even further!"

Leicester City pulled off a stunning upset against Southampton, and their winning streak continues.

Yuan Meng has become a favorite among fans, with videos and comments praising him appearing daily on various social media platforms.

The moderator of the overseas study forum invited a mysterious guest, a die-hard fan who once infiltrated Yuan Meng's CSG0 team – I am Yuan Meng's dog.

As a longtime fan of Yuan Meng, he drove 600 kilometers from Munich to Westphalia to witness Yuan Meng's debut for Borussia Dortmund's first team.

His analysis was regarded as truth by many of Yuan Shen's followers.

What you see of Yuan Shen now is only his initial form; he still has a lot of room to grow.

Many people believe that Yuan Shen's first major improvement occurred after his first match against Real Madrid, but I must say this is completely wrong!

[Yuan Shen's first evolution was completed in the Dortmund vs. Darmstadt match!]

That day, when Yuan Shen drew his curved sword, its sharpness just beginning to show, I will never forget it.

I believe Yuan Shen can achieve the next stage of evolution in the Premier League!

Many critics responded to the above statements with: "Bullshit!"

Thus began a long online battle between Yuan Shen's followers and his skeptics.

Meanwhile, Yuan Meng has temporarily shut down social media, making the next two matches crucial.

On the training field, Yuan Meng transformed into a ruthless attacking machine, brutally attacking the full-backs.

You either use speed to overpower the opponent, or you use a spin to disrupt their rhythm, and then use speed and physical strength to overpower them again.

That's just how sports are; they're simple and unpretentious. Even the best skills require physical support.

A person who wants to win doesn't have a smile on their face; Yuan Meng exuded an aura of absolute determination to win.

Vardy was very satisfied with the new young man; he sensed the fighting spirit of an old-school player in Yuan Meng.

As for the reason for this fighting spirit, don't ask.

Ranieri watched the team's training and was very satisfied.

A week of rest and training has given many exhausted players a much-needed breather, and their form is gradually recovering.

Mahrez, in particular, was the only one to carry the team's attack during the grueling schedule when Vardy was suspended. He finally got a chance to rest.

Now that Vardy has adjusted his match fitness, Mahrez has recovered his physical condition, and Yuan Meng is in high spirits, there is no reason why they should lose the next FA Cup match against Derby County!

Pride Park Stadium.

This historic stadium exudes a traditional Championship atmosphere.

Passion, pressure, and persistence!

Derby County has a glorious past and has accumulated a large number of loyal fans who remain steadfast in their support regardless of the team's circumstances.

Amidst the overwhelming cheers, despair began to spread.

Yuan Meng doesn't joke around with you; she's only focused on achieving a three-game winning streak.

In the twelfth minute of the match, Yuan Meng completely dominated left-back Arson.

They are stronger than you, faster than you, and more stable with the ball.

Under comprehensive pressure, Yuan Meng dominated the right flank, drawing a large number of defenders.

Derby County's formation began to tilt, hoping to stabilize the flanks by packing in more players, and that's where their weakness lay.

Shinji Okazaki held off the center-back, while Jamie Vardy looked for an opportunity to move forward.

After dribbling past his opponent, Yuan Meng feinted with his right foot to create space, then delivered a cross into the arc with his left foot.

Vardy controlled the ball with his chest during a sprint and then volleyed it with his right foot!

The ball bounced erratically, heading straight for the far corner.

"GOAL!!!!!"

"A masterful touch, a powerful shot!"

"Derbyshire was partially disintegrated, leading to a complete collapse."

"This is a suppression of sheer power; Derby County is helpless!"

Vardy slid along the railing with passion, then grabbed Yuan Meng, who was following behind, and said, "Young man, you delivered a great performance!"

Yuan Meng fell into deep thought. He stared at Vardy's face and suddenly felt a strange sense of familiarity.

When the formula Vardy = Aubameyang appeared, Yuan Meng suddenly understood.

I didn't realize it before, but both of them are vertical sprinters. Once they have space to sprint, they can unleash amazing energy!

Although the two have some differences in technical details, Aubameyang is more refined and Vardy is more direct, but they are both powerful weapons to break through high-pressing!

Yuan Meng finally understood; cooperating with Brother Ao was something he was very familiar with.

Isn't this the comfort zone?

The match continued, and Derby County further tightened their formation.

They learned their lesson and sent people to keep an eye on Yuan Meng and Vardy.

Yuan Meng, needless to say, enjoys practicing physical confrontation in matches and continues to refine the way he uses his body.

Vardy is so cunning; he just stays next to the center-back, looking completely harmless.

Defenders never know when he will suddenly sprint, but once he gets going, they can't stop him. Vardy will also use his body to block the defender and deliberately lure them into a sliding tackle from behind.

At this point, it is often the unexpected person who changes the situation.

Shinji Okazaki seized on a gap in Derby County's possession, suddenly rushing between the center-back and the full-back to intercept a slow cross!

As one of Ranieri's counter-attack spearheads, Yuan Meng was always ready and rushed out at the first opportunity.

Full-back Olson couldn't stop him and watched in despair as Yuan Meng rushed towards the ball.

"Yuan Shen delivers a quick right-footed cross, and Vardy controls the ball successfully once again!"

"Oh no, they're attacking Vardy from both sides!"

The defenders moved in from the front and right, trying to interrupt Vardy's sprint.

This is no challenge for Vardy, a top striker who fought his way up from the lower leagues to the Premier League Silver Boot, who has his own way of surviving—that is, not getting surrounded.

Vardy is not just a reckless sprinter; he has top-notch positioning skills.

He looked at the defensive midfielder coming from the right, and pulled to the left first. As the center-back in front followed him, he suddenly passed the ball with his left foot!

Through a series of runs and movements, the ball just managed to pass between the two defenders.

He had made this pass countless times; it was an experience gained from being double-teamed for many years.

Yuan Meng was stunned. The ball suddenly passed between the two defenders. By the time he was about to rush up and shoot, Shinji Okazaki had already gotten to the ball first and calmly pushed it into the net.

This shot wasn't particularly tricky, but its timing was perfect.

The ball went into the net with a thud!

Yuan Meng followed behind, clapping all the way, not even understanding how such a strong team had fallen to the point of needing to avoid relegation.

"GOAL!!!!!"

"Yuan Shen won this match without even being there!"

"It's really not easy. It feels like Leicester City has been revitalized."

"Just by adding a penetrator, the threat level in the entire frontcourt has increased to another level."

"Is this the kind of adjustment ability a top coach possesses?"

Ranieri is awesome!

[Ra Sheng is capable! 】

[Yuan Shen, you're such a lazy winner!]

What's wrong with winning without effort?

Yuan Meng was very happy. He could save his energy for the next league match in three days, which would be when he would give it his all.

At halftime, Ranieri substituted several key players with several defensive players. Yuan Meng, as a key player, also had to leave the game to conserve energy for the league.

Yuan Meng walked up to Ranieri and held out her hand: "Toffee!"

Ranieri smiled helplessly, took two toffee candies out of his pocket, and placed them in Yuan Meng's palm.

I bought the box of Ranieri toffee that I had promised, but I was afraid that Yuan Meng would not be able to control herself, so I agreed to give it to Yuan Meng after each game.

He watched as Yuan Meng tossed the candy into the air and caught it in her mouth, and suddenly felt a sense of déjà vu, as if she were coaxing a child.

"Times have really changed; even kids who love sweets can save a team now," Ranieri remarked.