The 3-1 victory over Brighton felt like a carnival. Leon Fischer walked off the Amex pitch.
Neymar Jr.'s 'Flair Dribbling' had been an absolute blast, turning defenders into bewildered statues and creating chances out of thin air. Even hitting the post with that cheeky goal felt like a fun story to tell.
In the dressing room, the atmosphere was jubilant. John McGinn (Current: 84) slapped him on the back.
"Leo! You were dancing out there! That rainbow flick! And the elastico! Brighton's defenders are going to be having nightmares!"
Ollie Watkins (Current: 86), with his two goals, grinned.
"Seriously, mate, it was like you were playing FIFA on easy mode! That one you set me up for, with the nutmeg before the pass… unbelievable!"
Leon laughed, breathless but beaming.
"Just having fun, guys! Saw the openings, took a chance!" He thought about the temporary nature of the skill, a secret he couldn't share, but the feeling of executing those moves flawlessly was intoxicating.
