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When they met before the game, Xia Xing and Drinkwater hugged James warmly.

It was obvious to both of them that James' status in the team was very low now.

Professional football is cruel, and everything depends on strength.

In the past, James was a rotation player in Leicester City. With his excellent speed and dribbling, he was also an important role player.

But now Leicester City has changed several coaches.

Players have also changed one after another.

James is familiar with fewer and fewer teammates, and players bought at a high price are more valued.

So in the team, not only is James' tactical status getting lower and lower, but his emotional attention in the team is also getting shallower and shallower.

Xia Xing and Drinkwater both saw it.

When they were teammates, James was a very lively young man.

But now, he is much more introverted, and he doesn't joke with Xia Xing and Drinkwater so presumptuously.

On the one hand, it is indeed far away, and on the other hand, it is also due to the recent situation.

And now, seeing him come on as a substitute, Xia Xing and Drinkwater are happy for him.

In the player tunnel, Xia Xing and Drinkwater hugged James again.

"Matthew, I really don't want to see you on the court, you're too difficult."

"Me too! I really don't want to defend a fast horse and dribbling master!"

Although Xia Xing and Drinkwater's words were jokes, they were full of encouragement and praise.

James looked at the two and said a word after a long time.

"Thank you, see you on the court!"

Goodbye, brothers, things have changed.

In the second half, Leicester City still took the initiative.

James, who came on as a substitute, suddenly exploded.

This explosion was like a volcanic eruption without reason, instantly exploding the whole court!

He received the ball on the left and suddenly accelerated to sprint!

Extremely fast!

Lingard, who had just come on as a substitute, did not expect James' sudden forward insertion and was instantly passed by him!

Manchester United's defense is in danger!

Right back Dalot quickly rushed up!

James easily accelerated horizontally and used his speed to pass Dalot again!

Wonderful pass!

On the penalty area line, a low shot!

De Gea in front of the goal fell to the ground to save the ball and blocked it outside the near corner!

Manchester United escaped!

Although they didn't lose the ball, Manchester United fans were also shocked.

Not to mention them, even Leicester City fans didn't expect it.

The stands were stunned for a moment, and applause broke out instantly!

This applause is dedicated to James!

James walked back slowly and looked up. Countless fans in the stands looked at him with approval.

In the past Leicester City, in the era of the English Championship, he often saw such eyes and applause.

But now, it has been a long time since I saw it.

It's great to hear the applause.

At this time in the midfield, Xia Xing looked back at Drinkwater.

Drinkwater nodded.

The two didn't speak, but they knew what the other wanted to say.

This kid is really good.

Yes, he just broke through, I thought he was going to score.

The breakthrough just now was really wonderful.

He passed two defenders in a row and shot very accurately.

If it weren't for De Gea's top defensive ability, Manchester United's goal might not be safe.

And then, James was still very active.

After a wonderful shot, three minutes later, he passed Drinkwater who was trying to steal the ball and shot a volley outside the penalty area.

The ball slipped out of the goal.

Even Drinkwater was shocked this time.

He really didn't let up. James was in great shape today.

On the left side, continuous dribbling and sprinting put a lot of pressure on Manchester United's defense.

However, this pressure did not last long.

Under Xia Xing's instructions, Manchester United players began to attack James physically.

This is James' biggest weakness.

In the Championship, he was often surrounded by opponents.

And this was even more so in the Premier League.

James's skills are beyond words, his speed is also very fast, and his shooting skills are also good.

The biggest problem is that his body is too weak.

This shortcoming may not be so obvious in other leagues, but it is not in the Premier League.

This kind of confrontation with strong teams, James has no place at all.

If it weren't for Rogers's leniency, James wouldn't have had a chance to stay at Leicester City this season.

Considering his role player characteristics, Rogers still kept him.

His wonderful performance after coming on as a substitute in this game proved his value.

However, that's it.

After he was knocked out of the baseline by Lingard for the third time, Leicester City's left-wing attack temporarily died down and changed to the middle and right.

Just when Leicester City began to adjust their tactics and their defensive position changed, Manchester United suddenly started.

They were rushed by James just now, which made the Leicester City players even forget the terribleness of their opponents for a while.

When he reacted, it was too late!

Xia Xing got the ball in the middle, faced the defense, and suddenly turned around and accelerated!

He rushed through the double-team of two defensive players again!

A wonderful breakthrough!

But this time Ndidi reacted quickly and directly pulled from behind!

Even if it was a foul, it didn't matter!

It doesn't matter if Xia Xing is left in the midfield, but he must not be allowed to rush forward again!

Xia Xing already felt someone pulling him from behind.

If he forced to rush forward, he would definitely be affected.

After all, Ndidi is also a very strong defensive midfielder.

He simply walked to the left side, and shook his hand to get rid of the pull behind him!

However, Tielemans had used this time to block the position in the middle, and Xia Xing had no chance to continue to walk in the middle.

But it doesn’t matter, it’s not bad to walk on the left side!

He took the ball to the left side, and the defensive force of Leicester City surrounded him instantly.

At this time, even the defensive players in the penalty area became nervous and prepared to be impacted.

At this moment, Xia Xing suddenly kicked!

On the left side, he passed the ball!

With still room to move forward, Xia Xing chose to cross the ball at a 45-degree angle!

This pass was very unexpected!

Almost none of the Leicester City defensive players expected it!

And Ighalo, who didn’t play well in this game, was unguarded at the back of the penalty area!

Morgan quickly returned to defense, but it was too late!

Ighalo jumped high and headed the ball!

Very close to the goal, Schmeichel was powerless!

The ball hit the net!

2 to 1!

Manchester United overtook the score!

This cooperation was wonderful!

The fatal blow completely broke the Leicester City defense!

Morgan and Schmeichel in the penalty area were in a bad mood at this time. They looked at each other and were speechless.

The defense just now was a mistake.

I didn't expect that Xia Xing chose to pass the ball when he still had the opportunity to dribble forward.

And he went to Ighalo, the most inconspicuous player in this game.

You know, this was even Ighalo's first shot in this game.

Are we going to lose this game... (End of this chapter)