The halftime whistle blew, a welcome sound amidst the roar of Stamford Bridge. Aston Villa led Chelsea 3-1, Leon Fischer's breathtaking chip still fresh in everyone's minds.
Coach Emery was a whirlwind of controlled energy. "Excellent first half, lads! But they will come back stronger! They have pride! We must be ruthless! Leon, your magic, keep giving it to us! More!" He gestured with his hands, emphasizing penetration into Chelsea's defense.
Leon nodded, taking deep breaths. His 'Flair Dribbling' skill felt incredible, a seamless extension of his will. But it was temporary. He had to make it count for every single minute.
The second half kicked off, and Chelsea, as predicted, came out with renewed fury. Their 'Current' ratings glowed with desperation, their players buzzing with the manager's fiery halftime talk.
Enzo Fernández (Current: 87) seemed to double his efforts, his thoughts consumed by 'winning every single tackle', 'dominating the midfield'.
