Football: I can see player entries.

Chapter 381 The final stage

Fifty-seven minutes.

Sixty minutes.

Sixty-five minutes...

The situation on the field remains intense, and Neville has yet to notice when the opponent has slowed down.

Li Yanqing stood behind him, his brows furrowed.

The normal substitution period has now passed.

Logically, they should have substituted Ibrahimovic five minutes ago.

However, due to concerns about changes in rhythm, they persisted without making any substitutions.

In such a high-intensity match, it's impossible for Ibrahimovic to play the entire game right now; he's almost too exhausted to run anymore!

Li Yanqing was helpless; he could only stand aside and worry anxiously.

Find a time to replace Ibrahimovic, and whether or not to bring on Dybala?

He has not made a decision yet.

"Boss, I want to play." Murphy walked over from the bench.

He knew Ibrahimovic would be substituted soon, and it was highly likely that he wouldn't be the one to play.

"Are you sure?" Li Yanqing asked with some doubt.

Judging from the situation on the field, playing Ogradi is the best option right now. Apart from Ibrahimovic, only he can hold off the opponent's defense.

"Of course, it's not like Ibrahimovic is doing my job."

"Instead, it will replace Dybala."

"The center position is best left to the big men."

Murphy quickly offered an explanation, but this only made Li Yanqing more suspicious.

Is this kid getting cocky?

Trying to act like Dybala?

"No, you have to believe me, boss!"

It has to be said that Li Yanqing's expression was a huge blow to Murphy.

Everything has changed. Our head coach wasn't like this before!

"I'm sure I've found the way to score!"

"Besides, I'm in slightly better health than him..."

"It's not much better." Li Yanqing covered his forehead. This kid was clearly one of the most fragile players on the team.

However, there is no entry for "glass person" in comparison.

"Okay, I'll think about it."

"I can't guarantee you'll get the job."

Li Yanqing replied casually.

Actually, the substitution was arranged by Lehmann. As far as he knew, there was no contingency plan for Murphy to come on.

In the second half, Dybala, Ogradi, and Bale should be substituted on.

Ogradi was brought in to replace Ibrahimovic, while Dybala and Bale were brought in purely to strengthen the attack.

Even with a full defense, they still couldn't stop the opponent from scoring...

"Li, isn't it time yet?"

"The situation is not looking good!"

Lyman rushed back; the longer time went on, the worse it would be for them.

Some players are already running out of steam!

This was the first time Burton had suffered a disadvantage in terms of average age.

"Not yet, it's not the right time." Li Yanqing shook his head.

There was nothing they could do; the other side wouldn't let up, and neither would they back down.

In this situation, not replacing the player is the best option.

The opposing coach, Paulo Fonseca, is also holding onto all his substitutions, afraid of disrupting the team's rhythm.

As mentioned before, players who have just entered the game may not be able to adapt immediately...

However, there is some good news.

Both sides' physical strength was declining significantly, which led to more mistakes.

The score has remained unchanged for ten minutes.

"Perhaps we can substitute someone when their stamina starts to drop?"

"For example, in another five minutes?"

Lyman tentatively asked, but of course, the answer was rejected.

In a game like this, it's hard to predict when a player's form will suddenly improve.

A single unexpected event could cost the entire game its victory.

Right now, it's a test of endurance between the two sides...

"Fortunately, we introduced Real Madrid's physical training methods beforehand, otherwise the players might not have been able to withstand it."

Neville watched with a sense of dread.

His computer can record the running distance of each player in real time, which is very convenient.

When the game was just approaching seventy minutes in, many players had already covered the distance they would normally cover in a full game.

This is enough to prove how intense the match was.

However, this game completely changed his opinion of certain players.

Especially Sun Yan.

In fact, he had always thought that the other party was just a full-back with decent speed, but his terrible defensive skills made him have no good feelings towards him.

But in this match, he fully demonstrated his abilities!

He ran a full 20 percent more distance than everyone else!

He thought that if this kid didn't play football but instead ran a marathon, he would definitely be a pro!

At least it's more hopeful than playing football...

Two more minutes passed, and a fierce battle broke out in Rome's penalty area.

Ibrahimovic, carrying two opposing players, leaped high into the air, preparing to head the ball towards the goal.

But this time, he failed to head the ball.

Instead, he fell to the ground amidst the double-team of two opposing defenders.

The worst has happened!

"Team doctor!"

"quick!"

Li Yanqing was very worried that his star striker might have suffered a serious injury.

Although he will leave the club after the season ends, that will affect the final part of his professional career.

The other party played an indispensable role in Burton's rise to power, and if he were to be forced to retire due to injury, Li Yanqing would feel guilty for the rest of his life.

The match was finally forced to stop, and the team doctor examined Ibrahimovic's injury on the field, while both coaches took the time to make substitutions.

Both sides made three substitutions in a row.

And they substituted all of them with attacking players!

It's clear that neither of them intends to end this back-and-forth battle.

Somewhat surprisingly, Murphy seems to have convinced Lyman to put him on the field!

The players who were substituted in were Ogradi, Murphy, and Bell!

As for Dybala, he himself was quite surprised that he didn't get a chance to play under these circumstances...

However, Li Yanqing had no time to be surprised.

His attention was entirely on Ibrahimovic.

The good news is that the player is unharmed.

Uh, it means that you didn't suffer any injuries or illnesses.

However, this match was too physically demanding, and he will definitely need at least a week of rest.

The team doctor's words put Li Yanqing at ease.

It's good that you weren't injured.

As for the next match, let others handle it.

"By the way, Jens, what did that kid Murphy say?"

"You actually let him go!"

“He said he found a weak point in the enemy's defense.” Lyman shrugged.

But actually, he doesn't need to look for it anymore.

The opposing team also fielded three forwards, so their defense must have many weak points.

It now looks like the final stages of the match may produce more goals.

In this case, the goalkeeper's performance becomes crucial!

Even just one save can demoralize the opponent.

And Joe Hart...

During the timeout, he leaned against the goalpost, closed his eyes, and clasped his hands together in a "prayer" gesture.

Perhaps he understands something now...