At the same time, Leo finished pulling his shirt on, but now things were different.
Before, he was coming on to help Wigan chase a goal.
Now, he was coming into a game where they were chasing a goal but were also doing so with a man down.
The responsibility had changed, and as he approached the sidelines, Dawson turned toward him and grabbed him by the shoulder.
"Listen."
Leo looked directly at him.
"You control this midfield now."
Dawson glanced toward the pitch.
"You have to keep us in the game and make them uncomfortable. Take your time but frustrate their attacks."
Hearing that, Leo nodded.
"Understood," he said as Dawson pulled him closer slightly.
Leo gave one final nod, and then he turned toward the pitch where Max Power was already walking back from the centre, and the commentator immediately picked up on the change.
"And here comes the substitution Wigan supporters have been waiting for."
The camera followed Leo as he stepped onto the field.
