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

Chapter 98 Forward Yuan Meng is about to arrive on the battlefield

As a veteran Italian coach, Ranieri is a very principled person who never compromises easily.

The reason he placed Yuan Meng in the second striker position was definitely not because he wanted to seduce her.

That's what he told himself.

He ignored the skeptical look in Shakespeare's eyes.

Has everyone seen Yuan Meng's Instagram?

"He really is playing as a striker now!"

"There have been changes in the attacking third, let me show you."

Forwards: Yuan Meng (second striker), Vardy; Wingers: Gray (left), Mahrez (right)

"Ranielli deliberately placed Mahrez next to Yuan Meng, definitely to feed Yuan Meng the ball."

"La Saint, you are capable!"

Why did Ranieri suddenly change his tactics?

[They must have been captivated by Yuan Shen's superb archery skills!]

[It's understandable; who could refuse to nurture a top-class striker?]

[Hi, I have a question about the Book of Answers.]

"You even need to ask that?"

"Oh well, what can I do? I'm a streamer who spoils my fans."

Xie An retrieved the Book of Answers from the trash can.

"It might surprise you."

"Go back!"

With a precise shot, the Book of Answers has returned home.

"What unexpected things could happen if we take on Crystal Palace?"

"This tattered book is useless!"

"Just watch the game."

"Yuan Shen was very active in positioning today."

This was the last thing Xie An said about Yuan Meng in the first twenty minutes.

Yuan Meng is facing a very awkward problem: she can't get the ball.

At most, he can carry the center-back and pass the ball back once, that's it!

When playing as a winger, he can receive the ball on wide flanks.

Once he reaches the striker position, he must complete his positioning tasks alongside the center-backs, ready to insert himself behind them at any time.

This means that whenever he gets the ball, he's surrounded by people, and they're very close to him.

What's even more embarrassing is that no one can deliver a perfect through ball to him.

Shakespeare advised, "Claudio, change the formation. Move Yuan to the right wing."

Ranieri shook his head: "Trust him for now, we'll talk about it at halftime."

Yuan Meng's brain was working frantically.

What if there's no space to receive the ball?

Try forcibly inserting it from behind first.

Yuan Meng saw Mahrez get the ball and immediately started running!

Mahrez was alarmed and quickly sent a through ball.

The linesman raised his flag; offside.

Mahrez grabbed Yuan Meng and whispered in his ear, "You're running too fast!"

"Mine, mine!"

"You either need to drop back to receive the ball and then pass it quickly, or you need to be patient like Jamie."

"You don't need me to dribble?" Yuan Meng looked shocked.

"You're a striker now, so don't dribble unless absolutely necessary! Watch less highlight reels; strikers don't dribble past opponents many times in a whole match." Mahrez thought for a moment and decided to clarify further.

"Just wait patiently for me to get past my opponent, and pay close attention to my feet."

Mahrez pointed to his left foot.

"You should know which foot I prefer to pass the ball. Start moving when my foot is almost touching the ball, okay?"

"OK!" Yuan Meng nodded.

The match has reached the 34th minute.

Mahrez dribbled past his opponent, creating only half a body distance, before suddenly poking the ball with his left foot.

Yuan Meng almost missed her chance, but she managed to force her way past the center-back with her explosive power.

Snapped!

He instinctively took a right-footed shot, feeling it would be the fastest way and the center-back wouldn't have time to block it!

bass!

The ball grazed the post and went out of bounds.

"Oh—!" Yuan Meng's mouth opened into an "O" shape.

This feels so good! The shot transition is so fast, there's no need for any extra movements.

Everything comes down to the basics: positioning, observing the goalkeeper, controlling the ball, and shooting!

If necessary, stopping the ball can be omitted.

"OK, good shot!" Mahrez gave a thumbs up.

The match is in its 43rd minute.

Mahrez did the same thing, but this time he cut the ball to his side and delivered a cross at a 45-degree angle.

"Holy crap, it's so far away?"

[Ghost Movement]

[Proficiency: 10→20 (Mastery)]

The master is here!

Yuan Meng started again, bypassing the center-back, and the best running route automatically appeared in his mind, making the space three-dimensional and vivid.

He suddenly made a sharp turn, heading towards the left side of the penalty area.

Is this what Vardy usually sees?

So exciting!

When Vardy saw that Yuan Meng's run overlapped with his, he immediately moved to the right, which attracted the attention of center-back Sakho.

As the ball was about to fall and another center-back, Martin Kelly, was about to take his position, Yuan Meng simply leaped up and headed it!

"GOAL!!!!!"

"Yuan Shen suddenly unleashed his power, scoring a header!"

"This is a combination of positioning and explosiveness!"

"That was a beautiful shot!"

[Congratulations! This is Yuan Shen's first header!]

Holy crap, does this mean Yuan Shen can evolve?

[Hey Dog Bro, come out and analyze this!]

[I am Yuan Meng's dog: As a follower of Yuan Shen, I am completely unqualified. I underestimated Yuan Shen's ultimate form. Yes, he can evolve!]

My God, the Yuan family!

Yuan Meng rushed towards Mahrez and hugged him tightly.

"You're awesome today, Brother Ma!"

"I feel your passing is on par with mine!"

Mahrez tilted his head: "Neck and neck? My crosses have a higher success rate than yours!"

"Oh, don't worry about that. My success rate in breaking through is actually higher than yours!"

"Then why the hell are you playing as a striker?!"

Since Yuan Meng arrived, Mahrez feels his temper has worsened.

Sigh, he used to be such a cool guy, like ice.

Just when everyone thought Leicester City would lead into halftime, their right flank defense collapsed.

Mahrez's defensive recovery posed little threat, and Crystal Palace left winger Zaha dribbled past two players before delivering a diagonal pass.

Benteke unleashed a shot inside the penalty area, leveling the score.

Ranieri touched his throbbing temple.

His worst fears came true.

The initial loan of Yuan Meng was not only to strengthen the offense, but also to help Simpson stabilize the right flank.

Once Yuan Meng is moved forward, the pressure on the opponent does increase, but the flanks become relatively vulnerable.

Ranieri did not make any positional changes in midfield, continuing to have Yuan Meng play as a striker.

Shakespeare couldn't understand why he did this.

The second half will give him the answer.

"Crystal Palace have intensified their midfield pressing."

"Yuan Shen has started to drop back frequently to receive the ball."

"Have you noticed? Yuan Shen plays like an attacking midfielder."

There was nothing he could do; Brother Drinking Water couldn't carry the load alone.

Ndidi is still young, and he hasn't developed ball control and passing skills yet; his only strengths are his physique and defensive abilities.

With Yuan Meng joining the midfield, Leicester City's penetration through the middle has become smoother, and Mahrez can also frequently cut inside.

The tactics have changed; instead of attacking from both flanks, it's now short passing and penetration!

"A beautiful passing and cutting combination!"

"Yuan Shen is playing much more freely now that he has space to dribble!"

"To be honest, Yuan Shen needs space to fully utilize his strengths, so he's better suited to playing on the wing."

[Can also play in midfield!]

Wouldn't that be a waste of his offensive capabilities?

Play as an attacking midfielder, like De Bruyne.

[Yuan Shen is indeed very strong, but his passing isn't as accurate as De Bruyne's!]

That's true, each has its own unique characteristics.

After three rounds of passing the baton, Crystal Palace's defenses were finally breached.

Yuan Meng is starting to exert her strength!

Spatial Domination

[Proficiency: 20→30 (Mastery)]

The ball was knocked away by Yuan Meng and instantly reached Vardy's right foot, but he did not shoot.

Years of experience told him that Sakho was perfectly positioned to dive and block the shot.

He made a feint, then tapped the ball back to the right side of the penalty area with his left foot.

The two defenders surrounding Vardy were stunned.

"Yuan Shen is grabbing the point!"

"GOAL!!!!!"

"A second time!"

"That forward run, that explosive power!"

"Yuan Shen can really play as a striker!"

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