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Chapter 25 - Chapter 25: Change of Position

As the match continued, the Seville Team launched wave after wave of fierce attacks.

Their fans in the stands also grew increasingly nervous, starting to sing improvised songs, hoping to bring good luck and strength to the team through their voices.

"Sevilla, Sevilla, score, don't stop!" The chants echoed in the stands, filled with passion and anticipation.

The fans waved flags and banged cheering props, rooting for their team.

Time ticked by, and for the Seville Team fans, every moment was filled with tension and anxiety.

They knew this match was very important for the team; a goal would greatly boost the team's morale and confidence.

However, despite the fans' desperate cheering, the situation on the field remained deadlocked.

Although the Seville Team held the advantage, Villarreal's defense was very tight, making it difficult for opponents to find a weakness.

Seeing the prolonged stalemate, the Seville Team's Head Coach, Sampaoli, decisively made a substitution.

He hoped to break Villarreal's stubborn defense by increasing offensive firepower.

This time, he brought on French shadow striker Ben Yedder, wearing jersey number 12, a player known for his excellent scoring ability and keen sense of goal.

Ben Yedder replaced Japanese midfielder Kiyotake Hiroshi, which meant Sevilla's tactical focus would shift further forward.

With Ben Yedder's entry, Sevilla's frontline instantly increased to four players: Vietto, Sarabia, Vitolo, and Ben Yedder.

These four forwards each had their own characteristics, and their combination made Sevilla's attack more diverse and harder to defend against.

Ben Yedder's inclusion injected new vitality into Sevilla's offense.

He moved flexibly on the field, looking for scoring opportunities.

His presence also put more pressure on Villarreal's defense, forcing them to face greater defensive challenges.

This substitution was undoubtedly an important decision by Sampaoli.

He hoped to break the balance on the field by strengthening the attack, bringing hope of victory to the team.

And Ben Yedder's appearance also filled the fans with anticipation for Sevilla's offense.

As soon as Ben Yedder stepped onto the field, he displayed his keen observation and passing skills.

With an imaginative overhead through ball, he accurately passed the ball behind Lin Feng.

Lin Feng's heart tightened as the ball flew over his head, but he didn't panic.

He quickly turned and moved.

After previous strengthening and speed training, his body seemed reborn, as light as a feather.

He sprinted flexibly towards the ball, full of power and vitality, much faster than usual.

After receiving Ben Yedder's through ball, Argentine forward Vietto, like a tiger descending a mountain, quickly started sprinting with the ball behind Lin Feng.

His eyes gleamed with a desire for victory, as if he was determined to win.

However, when he tried to outpace Lin Feng, he found that things were not so simple.

Although Vietto's speed was swift as wind, Lin Feng, relying on his excellent defensive skills and explosiveness, quickly caught up.

Lin Feng swiftly blocked Vietto's intended route for an inward cut, holding his defensive position.

As a defender, his primary goal was to prevent Vietto from entering the central area of the field, as that was where the goal could be threatened.

Seeing Lin Feng firmly occupying the crucial position, Vietto knew he couldn't continue to blindly break through.

He decided to hold the ball first, trying to use Lin Feng's momentum to create space for a breakthrough.

Vietto skillfully controlled the ball, making it rotate flexibly at his feet.

He tried to use a sudden deceleration to exploit Lin Feng's body momentum, unbalancing him and creating an opportunity for a breakthrough.

However, Lin Feng was not easily fooled.

He remained vigilant, constantly adjusting the distance between himself and Vietto, neither getting too far forward nor falling too far behind.

He patiently waited for the right moment to defend, determined not to let Vietto easily breach the defensive line.

At this moment, in the New England Sports live broadcast room, Fan Zhiyi was intently focused on the dynamics on the field.

His gaze followed Lin Feng's defensive movements closely; every run, every interception, caught his attention.

Seeing Lin Feng perform so well on the field, Fan Zhiyi nodded repeatedly, a satisfied smile on his face.

He praised him profusely in Mandarin with a Shanghai accent, saying, "Little Lin is quite good; he is a very smart player."

Fan Zhiyi's evaluation of Lin Feng was not unfounded.

As a veteran in Chinese Football, he had played on the field for many years and possessed a unique insight into observing and evaluating players.

He deeply understood that a player in defense needed not only physical strength and speed but also wisdom and experience.

Lin Feng's performance showed Fan Zhiyi the future hope of Chinese Football.

He successfully curbed the attacks of excellent forwards like Vietto with his outstanding defensive skills and calm mind.

Such a performance was enough to prove that he was a very capable player, and it also solidified his position in the hearts of the fans.

Fan Zhiyi's words were not only an affirmation and encouragement for Lin Feng but also an anticipation for the future of Chinese Football.

He believed that as long as more talented and potential young players like Lin Feng emerged, Chinese Football would surely usher in a more brilliant tomorrow.

Seeing no hope of breaking through, Vietto reluctantly passed the ball back to midfielder Nzonzi.

At this moment, through the expression on Vietto's face, it was clear that he was not very satisfied with his performance today.

It was no wonder Vietto looked displeased; he hadn't had as smooth a time against Lin Feng today as he had expected.

This Chinese player displayed a maturity and shrewdness beyond his years, putting Vietto under considerable pressure on the field.

Lin Feng's defensive skills and experience seemed to belie his age.

He could always accurately anticipate the ball's trajectory and his opponent's intentions, which always gave him an advantage in defense.

This seasoned performance made Vietto feel somewhat constrained on the field, unable to play at his best.

Watching Vietto struggle under Lin Feng's defense, the Seville Team's Head Coach, Sampaoli, began to get anxious.

He clearly realized that Vietto wouldn't gain anything against Lin Feng, and if this continued, it would affect the team's overall offense.

To change the situation on the field, Sampaoli decisively made an adjustment: he decided to have Sarabia and Vietto swap positions.

This decision aimed to create more attacking opportunities by changing the offensive combination.

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