Football: Starting from being abandoned by Barcelona

In recent rounds of games, Leicester City's defense line has obvious problems, and any opponent can easily break through, like breaking a sieve.

This away game against Stoke City is no exception. Only 13 minutes after the start, Stoke City striker Bojan Krkic successfully broke through Leicester City's gate.

This undoubtedly poured cold water on Leicester City. Facing the opponent at the bottom of the points, they were full of confidence, but they didn't expect to lose the first goal at the opponent's home court.

Leicester City's defense must be taken seriously. Multiple rounds of conceded goals fully illustrate the seriousness of the problem. If it is not adjusted in time, the consequences will be disastrous.

Li Lei looked at the defenders on the field constantly losing defense and shook his head.

As the core of the midfield, defense is not his strong point, and it is difficult to give specific guidance to the defense line.

At this time, he can only do his best to organize the offense and strive to score goals to equalize the score.

On the sidelines, head coach Ranieri was loudly questioning and criticizing captain Wes Morgan, because this fragile defense was entirely the responsibility of the back line and the captain. As the team leader, Morgan must improve his defensive requirements and discipline.

Ranieri said angrily: "Morgan, what's the situation with this fragile defense? As the captain, you must be responsible for it! Our defense line is just like a sieve with holes in it. Even the bottom team can easily score a goal. Is this the attitude you should have?"

"As the captain and the core of the defense, you must improve the team's defensive awareness and discipline! If our defense line continues to be so disorganized, we can just admit defeat!"

"I don't want to see such disappointing defense again! You must take the lead in urging other defenders to strengthen their defensive attitude and resolutely prevent conceding goals!"

"Every time we concede a goal, it invisibly hits the confidence of the whole team! You must fix our defensive loopholes and influence other players through your actions!"

"As the captain, this is your duty! I hope to see another state in the second half, otherwise I will reconsider your captaincy!"

Although Li Lei understands that now is not the time to blame each other, but the time to unite and act, facing the anger of the head coach, Captain Morgan can only bear it silently.

The game continued, and just as Li Lei was thinking hard about how to break through the opponent's defense, Leicester City's defense was lost again.

Only 7 minutes later, in the 20th minute, Jonathan Walters once again broke through the last line of defense guarded by Schmeichel, expanding the score to 0:2.

The disadvantage of two goals undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to the team, and the face of head coach Ranieri on the sidelines became more and more ugly.

In the Sky Sports live broadcast room, host Keane couldn't help but say with regret after seeing the second goal: "Fans, it's a pity that Leicester City lost the ball again in this game against the bottom team, and soon fell behind 0:2."

"That's right Keane, Leicester City's defensive problems are obvious. Any opponent can easily score a goal. This is a very serious warning for their current ranking ambitions."

"Jones, you are right. This game seems to have exposed the systemic problems of Leicester City's defense. It can be compensated temporarily by personal ability, but it is not optimistic in the long run."

"Head coach Ranieri is also obviously dissatisfied with the captain and defense core Morgan, and kept scolding him on the sidelines." Jones continued.

"But it's not too late to improve the defense awareness now. The key is whether a core star like Li Lei can boost the team's morale."

"Jones, you hit the key point. At this time, we need stars like Li Lei to take the lead, open up the situation through personal ability, and try to narrow the score."

"Let's wait and see, maybe he can still surprise us!"

When the team fell behind by two goals, Vardy and Mahrez found Li Lei during the other team's celebration and said: "Li, what should we do? We are two goals behind, and everyone is anxious."

Mahrez also said nervously: "Yes, Li Lei, what do you think we should do now? We must think of a way Way to equalize the score!"

Li Lei said calmly: "Calm down guys, don't let the score affect your mentality."

"The first thing I have to do is to stabilize everyone's position. Don't rush to attack for the time being. The priority is to defend with all your strength."

"Don't think about scoring first, and devote your whole heart and soul to defense."

"I will organize the defense, and you will play your roles in your respective positions and take care of your own people and areas."

"As long as the defense line is stable, there is still a chance. The important thing is to maintain confidence and not be disrupted by the opponent's goal."

"We can definitely turn the situation around!"

Without the guidance of the head coach, after a short period of time within the team,After negotiation, Leicester City's formation changed.

They changed from 4-4-2 before the start of the game to 4-5-1 now. Vardy was alone in the forward position, holding back the opponent's players and preventing them from attacking too recklessly.

This formation change was effective quickly, and the team's defensive situation finally stabilized. Until the halftime whistle, Leicester City did not lose the ball again.

The fans in the stands also breathed a sigh of relief. Although they were still behind 0:2, at least they did not concede any more goals and had a chance to catch up.

In the locker room, Leicester City coach Ranieri said earnestly.

"Gentlemen, I am very disappointed with the performance in the first half! The two goals conceded completely exposed the problems of our defense line."

"Especially you, Captain Morgan, as the core of the defense, you must take the main responsibility for this defensive collapse!"

"I know everyone's morale is frustrated, but the game is not over yet, everything is still possible!"

"The important thing is to maintain confidence and fighting spirit! We must unite as one and fight tenaciously until the last second!"

"I need each of you to exert your professional qualities, do your job well, and cooperate and support each other. We can definitely turn the situation around!"

"In the second half, I will make tactical adjustments, but the execution depends on everyone."

After the morale-boosting words, Ranieri began to arrange the tactics for the second half, and then said: "Albrighton, you Go get ready immediately, and replace Gokhan Inler in the second half. "

"Inler's performance is not good, and a new breakthrough point is needed on the right side. "

"After you go down, you must be proactive and cooperate more with the wingers to increase the pressure on the opponent's support. "

"At the same time, you must always be ready to enter the penalty area and seize the opportunity to shoot. "

"We need your speed and determination to open up the offensive on the right. "

"Vardy is too isolated in the frontcourt. We need to use the active support of the wing forward to create opportunities for him. Do you understand your task?"

"Okay, then warm up quickly and prepare to fully devote yourself to the battle! We must get all 3 points in this game!"

After seeing that the frontcourt attack was not smooth, Ranieri decisively replaced the right back and arranged Albrighton to play to strengthen the right offensive.

He clearly required the new No. 11 to actively participate in the attack, increase the pressure on the opponent, and strive for opportunities to shoot.

Ranieri is determined to use the attack to turn the situation around.

And thousands of miles away in the east, there is a group of fans sitting in front of the TV watching this game.