Emil Rees: We need to maintain our current momentum and strive for a better position in the standings.
2026-10-30 08:33
Leicester City striker Emil Rees stated that the team's recent performances are gradually getting back on track, and their overall match form is steadily improving. In their last four matches, Leicester City have secured three victories, demonstrating a steady upward trend. Against Wigan Athletic, Emil Rees scored twice at the King Power Stadium, helping his team to a 3-0 victory. This win also propelled Leicester City to 11th place in the League One standings.
Leicester City have climbed into the top half of the League One table after defeating Doncaster Rovers, Bromley, and Wigan Athletic. Emil Rees was key to the team's victory in their most recent match, scoring twice.
In a post-match interview, Emil Riss shared his confidence in attack. The Danish striker has now scored seven goals in all competitions this season. Speaking about his goal, Riss said , " I don't think the first goal was particularly difficult. I probably took away a chance from Caleb Okoli, but I believe he won't mind. Actually, I could have chosen to pass the ball to him, but I was a bit selfish and ultimately decided to take the shot myself."
"As for the second goal, Luke Thomas' cross played a key role. He delivered a superb pass, and I happened to be in the right position. I'm very happy to have scored twice in the game."
“Whenever I get possession, I try to find shooting opportunities. The coaching staff may think I sometimes take too many shots, but it stems from my confidence in my abilities and my strong desire to score. After all, to score, you have to dare to try shooting. I hope to be among the top scorers in the league, but more important than my personal ranking is helping the team achieve its desired results through my goals. That is my real goal.”
Besides showcasing formidable attacking firepower, Leicester City also secured a clean sheet thanks to a solid defense, further extending their recent good form. Next, the team will continue their momentum at the King Power Stadium against Stevenage.
Speaking about the team's recent overall performance, Emil Rees added : " In the previous few games, we gave the opponent too many scoring opportunities on the defensive end, allowing them to score quite a few goals. Therefore, being able to keep a clean sheet this time is just as joyful for a striker like me as if I had scored a goal myself, and it is even more significant for the defenders."
"We have won three out of our last four matches, and the team's overall form is gradually improving. I hope everyone can maintain this momentum and strive to further improve our league ranking. The upcoming matches are crucial for us. If we can win them, the team will be in a more favorable position in the standings. Therefore, we must use this time to adjust our form and recover our physical fitness to be in the best possible condition for the next match."
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