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Chapter 27 Mahrez vs Ashley Cole

Leicester City's first team's speed ranking is ranked first by youth left-back Jeffrey Schlupp.

This black brother with dual citizenship of Ghana and Germany can reach a top speed of 36 kilometers per hour.

In second place is Vardy, who can also reach 36 kilometers per hour.

Mahrez, who is ranked sixth in the team, is not slow, but he is not fast either.

It is worth mentioning that his speed with the ball is faster than running without the ball.

And the reason is very simple, just because he has a strong ability to combine man and ball, the football seems to stick to his feet, and different rhythms and changes can be derived.

And for the first time, facing the former Premier League's first left-back, Mahrez, who made his debut in England, was like a newborn calf, not panicking at all.

I saw him with firm eyes, dribbling forward with the ball under his feet, and kept approaching Ashley Cole.

The latter, on the other hand, was waiting for the battle with a serious face, not daring to act rashly, but kept stepping back sideways.

While retreating, he watched Mahrez's shoulders and ankles, looking for the best time to steal.

Finally, out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of Matic who was about to come to help. Mahrez did not hesitate. He flicked the ball out with his left foot, and was about to cut in from Ashley Cole's right side.

And Cole was not slow either. His excellent defensive awareness made him immediately take a step to the right, blocking his forward space for the first time.

In a flash of lightning, Mahrez made a change of pace with his left foot and slammed it back.

A disassembled version of the oxtail!

Seeing this, Ashley Cole, who had just moved his body, was shocked, and immediately stretched out his slender left leg to block the route on the left.

And this stretch just blocked the ball launched by Mahrez from the sideline.

After completing this beautiful defense, Cole did not forget to look at Mahrez with provocative eyes, and said:
"Dude, you can't get past me!"

The results of the first wing confrontation came out:
Ashley Cole, win!
Although, the first challenge failed and was ridiculed by Ashley Cole.

However, Mahrez was not discouraged at all.

As an attacker, Mahrez can make mistakes.

Once, twice, three times, it doesn't matter.

As long as the ball is still in the hands of Leicester City, he has enough opportunities to get past Ashley Cole.

But Ashley Cole, as a defender, cannot.

Just one mistake will allow Mahrez to break into the backcourt and create a threat!
In the next 10 minutes, Ling Feng changed positions with Mahrez many times.

The two cooperated with passing and cutting on the right, taking turns to create pressure on Chelsea's left guarded by Ashley Cole.

Once Matic moved over to help, Ling Feng immediately passed the ball back, or made a long pass to the other side, making a large-scale transfer and stretching the space.

Under the premise of Chelsea giving up the ball, coupled with Ling Feng's retreat and change of position, Leicester City gradually controlled the rhythm of the field.

Watching their own team occupy the initiative on the field, the fans in the King Power Stadium began to cheer for the team's No. 12 players.

The loud singing echoed over the stadium, injecting endless motivation into the Leicester City players on the field.

"The ball possession rate in the past 10 minutes, Leicester City has reached [-]%!"

"Chelsea, as the Premier League team conceding the fewest goals this season, their defense has always been solid"

Seeing that the ball has been under the control of Leicester City, Mourinho, who is on the coaching bench of the visiting team, doesn't care at all.

Because, he has seen this kind of scene too many times in his coaching career in the past ten years.

So what if the ball possession rate is high?So what if the passing success rate is high?
Being able to score goals is king!
Is Barcelona's passing control good?

You are still defeated by me!
The current direction on the court is just as he expected before the game.

Therefore, Mourinho even had time to observe the opponent's players.

Especially the young guy No. 23 who was recently recommended by the scouting department!

Compared with Oscar under his command, Leicester City's No. 23 boy's passing is more accurate and his movement is extremely reasonable.

Every time a movement occurs, it appears above the vacant position.

Moreover, his teammates seem to trust him very much.

As long as he wants the ball, he will almost always pass the ball to him, allowing him to control the team's offensive rhythm.

Especially the ability to read the game is also visible to the naked eye.

Of course he could see that Ling Feng and Mahrez frequently changed positions in order to avoid Matic's pressing.

He also made arrangements in advance, telling Matic not to follow him, but to just stand in a good position.

Chelsea's defensive system is a whole.

As a single midfielder, Matic can be said to be a crucial lineup.

Looking at Ling Feng who was commanding the field with such determination, Mourinho couldn't help shaking his head slightly.

It's a pity that this kid is too soft, and he is afraid of confrontation, so he doesn't suit his tactical system.

Otherwise, if you buy him over, train him, give him some guidance, he might be able to become a top organizing midfielder.
Although Mourinho is very confident in the iron-blooded defense line he has built himself, he believes that no matter how Leicester City attacks, it will not be able to shake the goal guarded by Schwarzer.

However, he still underestimated Mahrez's feet skills.
In the No. 18 minute of the game, Mahrez once again got the chance to single out with Ashley Cole on the wing.

"Again?!"

After several heads-ups without success, Mahrez also gradually became familiar with Ashley Cole's defensive actions and small habits.

This time, he was very clever not to take the lead in making a breakthrough in changing direction, but to take the ball forward with small steps, and stepped on the bicycle twice from time to time.

After the continuous change of rhythm, he suddenly stopped.

In the next second, he kicked the ball with his heel, and directly kicked the ball to Ling Feng who came up diagonally to meet him!
The moment the ball was passed, Mahrez slammed away from Ashley Cole's side.

The moment he passed Ashley Cole, who was stunned, Mahrez gave him a look.

That look seemed to be saying to him: "You're stupid, I can't beat you this time!"

Facing the incoming ball, Ling Feng rubbed his feet lightly, and then picked the ball over Ashley Cole's head.

Just a simple two to one, Mahrez passed Ashley Cole, who had repeatedly deflated him before, for the first time!
However, the defensive awareness of the top full-back made Ashley Cole immediately turn around and make the decision to make up for the situation:

He directly reached out and grabbed the hem of Mahrez's jersey, and pulled it hard!
With a scream of "ah", Mahrez, who was running, fell directly to the ground.

The referee's sharp whistle sounded again!
(End of this chapter)