Master Tutoring Class

Chapter 230 A Game for a Group of People

On May 19th, in the 34th round of the Dutch Eredivisie, Sittard will face Atlético Amsterdam.

In the 65th minute of the match, Sittard lost 0-1 to Atlético Amsterdam.

In the 13th minute of the first half, Felix linked up with Konrad Lehmann, who fired a powerful shot from a tight angle to give Atlético Amsterdam the lead.

After that goal, Sporting Amsterdam began to play steadily, controlling the game while constantly threatening Sittard's half, preventing them from launching too fierce an attack.

At the same time, they were constantly using passes to keep them occupied.

"Wei made another pass, giving Sittard no chance to press him closely. Since the first goal, Atletico Amsterdam has been controlling the midfield tempo, and Wei's performance throughout this process has been outstanding; he has been very consistent!"

Dutch commentator Van Gaal's tone was full of emotion.

A 17-year-old player was the most composed player on the field.

Even Hendrick sometimes couldn't resist pushing forward, but quickly realized it wasn't working and then passed it back to Wei Lai.

As for Wei Lai, he has always been responsible for transmission and connection, but that does not mean that Wei Lai is not a threat.

Every time Wei Lai looked up, the Sittard players would be on high alert.

Wei Lai's long, curved pass, a true masterpiece, has become one of Atlético Amsterdam's key attacking methods.

The ball was suddenly switched from the strong side to the weak side, creating a one-on-one opportunity for Konrad Lechmann.

This is a scenario that no team wants to see.

"Wei!"

Dennis Zilburne passed the ball to Wei Lai.

After receiving the ball, Wei Lai looked up and gazed into the distance.

"Don't let him kick!"

Immediately, the Sittard midfielders charged towards Wei Lai like madmen.

At the same time, the other side's defensive midfielder also quickly pulled towards the sideline.

The full-back immediately marked Konrad Lehmann.

Despite being in the midfield area, Sittard was unaware that his entire line had been flattened.

"The simplest kick!"

Wei Lai turned slightly to the side and gently passed the ball to the side.

When the ball reached that space, it sounded as if an engine was roaring.

Dennis Chilburne, the fastest supercar at Atlético Amsterdam, is a genius player whose speed is among the top in the entire football world.

What Wei Lai needs to do is create a straight and fast path for Dennis Chilburn!

"nice shot!"

boom!
Dennis Zilburne slammed the ball down.

The ball was touched very far, and it even rolled directly into the area behind the defenders.

The next second will be the time for high-speed racing!

The cleats slammed into the grass, and the next second it seemed as if a whirlwind had swept through.

Dennis Chilbourne shot forward like an arrow released from a bow.

Swish!
With just two explosive steps, he crossed the entire Sittard midfield line, and before the opposing defenders could close the gap, he suddenly ducked, stomped his foot hard on the ground again, and quickly darted out.

"Super Dennis! This is the moment of pure speed!"

Dutch commentator Van Gaal roared.

The entire Sittard stadium erupted in gasps of surprise.

Under the watchful eyes of countless people, Dennis Zilburne pierced through the entire defense like a sharp sword, launching a diagonal attack towards the goal.

As they approached the goal, Sittard's goalkeeper abandoned the goal.

Dennis Zilburn slowed down and began to adjust.

When the surrounding defenders arrived, he suddenly passed the ball towards the middle.

At the penalty spot, almost unmarked, Felix easily slotted the ball home.

Dennis Zilburn assists Felix!
Sittard are down 0-2 to Atletico Amsterdam!

"Beautiful! Beautiful! Super Dennis! His unparalleled speed and explosiveness tore apart Sittard's defense, successfully assisting Felix to score!"

"This goal, this victory, will secure Atlético Amsterdam's direct qualification for the Europa League!"

Currently, Atlético Amsterdam and AZ Alkmaar are tied on points in the standings.

However, Atlético Amsterdam has a better goal difference.

Therefore, they won this game, and AZ Alkmaar, having won another game, would need to score 7 more goals to close the gap.

However, their opponent in the 34th round is Elefert, who are currently ranked first in the standings. Winning will be difficult, let alone achieving a goal difference of 7.

A small number of Atlético Amsterdam fans erupted in cheers at Dennis Chilburne's outstanding performance.

Even the commentators kept praising Dennis Chilburne.

After returning from injury, Dennis Chilburn's performance remained outstanding.

Mr. Morton stood on the sidelines, watching Dennis Chilburn finish his celebration and then go to Wei Lai for a high-five, and couldn't help but smile.

"This guy knows who built the runway for him!"

Peschan looked down at the tactical board in his hand: "In the subsequent passes, Wei's purpose has changed. He is no longer pursuing the transfer to the weak side, but starting to set up the play from the central axis, pulling the defenders to the sides as much as possible, while using himself as an anchor point to attract those Sittard players. When the Sittard players are frantically trying to stop Wei's long passes, Wei has already achieved his goal. He has opened up a straight channel on the right side. Dennis only needs to run along this channel, accelerate!"

"Amazing!" Peschan exclaimed. "He completely linked up his teammates and made full use of their strengths to create another threatening attacking opportunity."

Pechamp didn't know what to say.

Wei Lai's progress in the past half season has been simply incredible.

Even their tactical deployments were somewhat outdated.

Initially, they only regarded Wei Lai as a specially enhanced player, who could show his advantages in specific situations (such as breaking through the bus).

"He is indeed very smart and understands the team's tactical system. Although he has only been here for half a season, in terms of tactical understanding alone, he is definitely the one with the clearest understanding in the team!"

Morton had a different understanding of Wei Lai.

Wei Lai has a talent that transcends his own abilities, allowing him to maximize the advantages of his teammates.

If Amsterdam Arena is described as a set of gears, then Wei Lai is the most special one in that set.

He can freely change his external form and continuously optimize this gear set, making it seamless.

The most compelling evidence is Felix's return to form.

The problem that plagued Premier League giants Liverpool, who spent countless sums of money without finding a solution, has surprisingly found its answer at Atlético Amsterdam.

Others, like Conrad Lechman, although their stats have indeed declined somewhat, have seen their defensive pressure gradually decrease due to Felix's breakout performance, leading to better individual performances.

And then there was Dennis Chilburn's attack just now.

Wei Lai is always able to understand and utilize the characteristics of his teammates.

He himself may not be that powerful, but he knows how to maximize the potential of his strong teammates.

But that's not enough!

Morton narrowed his eyes.

Next season, Atlético Amsterdam may be on the verge of a major resurgence.

This is something he must grasp. The key pieces of the puzzle have been basically collected, and the next step is to optimize the whole thing again.

One season is enough!
Next season, Sporting Amsterdam will definitely be aiming for the Champions League again!
Beep!
The whistle blew, and Wei Lai turned his head to look, only to find that he had been substituted off the field.

Besides himself, Felix was also substituted off the field.

"I want to play a little longer!"

Wei Lai shook his head, feeling a little regretful.

Felix walked over, put his arm around Wei Lai's shoulder, and said with a smile, "Rest when you need to. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

Judging from the signals sent by Morton, Wei Lai's tactical role has been established.

Next season, Wei Lai will find it too tiring and won't have many opportunities to rest.

"Wei Lai was substituted off the field again. In half a season, Wei Lai has made 10 appearances for Atlético Amsterdam, starting in six of them, and has provided four assists!"

"This is already an outstanding achievement, and we believe Wei Lai can perform even better next season!"

Zhan Jing shouted loudly, his voice strong and powerful.

Wei Lai's performance was indeed outstanding. He did not disappoint the coaching staff's trust in him. It is foreseeable that Wei Lai will get more opportunities next season and may even gradually establish himself as a starter.

On the bench, Wei Lai held a water bottle in his hand, but his eyes were somewhat vacant, as if he were lost in thought.

Felix, who was standing nearby, turned his head to look and suddenly asked:

"Is something bothering you?" "Huh?" Wei Lai turned his head.

Felix shrugged: "You've been spacing out more lately!"

Wei Lai grinned; "Is it that obvious?"

Felix nodded.

Wei Lai sighed: "It's okay, don't worry about me!"

In fact, Wei Lai did have some worries.

Or rather, the plan was completely disrupted!
Since the start of the summer transfer window, all sorts of news have been flying around, and one key piece of news caught Wei Lai's attention.

23-year-old Dutch player Marco de Jong has announced a contract extension with Elefertur until 2030.

This news completely baffled Wei Lai!
Marco de Jong should transfer to Sporting Amsterdam this season!
This was also the year that marked the beginning of Marco de Jong's rise as a cornerstone of Amsterdam Sporting's success.

Despite the emergence of numerous talented individuals during that year when Amsterdam Sporting was swept by a youth storm.

But the most crucial players are Konrad Lehmann, Marco de Jong, and Denis Zilben.

Others, like Diego Ruma, are famous, but they are not considered absolute fighters.

Konrad Lechmann is the key player for Atlético Amsterdam in attacking the opponent's defense.
Dennis Chilburn's outstanding performance on both offense and defense has greatly boosted the team.

Marco de Jong is the cornerstone.

His organization, drive, and powerful assists have allowed this Atlético Amsterdam team to continuously evolve and unleash formidable firepower.

However, the current situation is that, based on his own situation, Mr. Morton did not choose to bring in Marco de Jong.

Wei Lai didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Everything has been disrupted!

Three key players who took off were missing a solid foundation.

His appearance became a new choice for Morton, and even helped Felix regain his form.

Now, Wei Lai doesn't know what to do.

He and Marco de Jong are different types of players.

Wei Lai plays the number 8 position!

Marco de Jong plays the number 10 position!

The latter excels at organizing and uses superb technique to advance the offense, completing the final pass.

Wei Lai also has good organizational skills, but it's unrealistic to expect him to be like Marco de Jong, capable of scoring goals and assisting his teammates.

"Forget it, let's take it one step at a time!"

There are losses and gains!
Despite losing Marco de Jong, they gained Joao Felix, who is back in form.

If this former superstar center recovers his form, their impact will be just as formidable.

Secondly, this is not a problem that Wei Lai should worry about.

Mr. Morton would certainly have prepared for any problems he could think of.

"Actually, our team is already very good," Felix suddenly said. "You probably grew up in a relatively stable and harmonious team, so you don't know much about these things. In fact, there are a lot of bad people in European football, especially in the top five leagues!"

"Literally, a really bad guy!"

Felix said slowly, "They came in with an exorbitant transfer fee. They are very capable and can create opportunities and score goals for the team, but they are also very bad people."

"They lack basic manners, have absolutely no self-discipline, and are self-centered, disregarding the feelings of their teammates. Their presence makes the team atmosphere extremely bad!"

Wei Lai turned his head to look; "A malignant tumor?"

“Yes!” Felix nodded. “A very accurate description, especially when they gain the power of discourse, it will be a terrifying thing.”

He paused, then looked at Wei Lai and said, "So, if you're worried about the results, then I can tell you that Atlético Amsterdam will definitely achieve results in the next two seasons. You can trust me!"

Felix spoke very seriously.

Wei Lai had no doubts about this.

Felix is ​​a member of the Champions League winning team, and his experience and vision are incomparable to Wei Lai's.

He is well aware that the team is now actively moving towards a healthy state and can achieve corresponding results.

Wei Lai pursed his lips and said, "I just want to do better."

In response, Felix laughed and said, "Why do you always want to do everything by yourself? Football is a team sport, and teammates are there to share the pressure."

"One person can never be the best. Offense, defense, linking up, and organization all need to be carefully divided. If you are good at organizing and initiating attacks, your teammates will help you with positioning and take on the tasks of attacking and scoring goals."

"Because you can't drop back in time, someone will deliberately stay back to help you take on the defensive responsibility. Football is a team sport; one person has their limits, but a group of people is different!"

Felix patted Wei Lai on the shoulder: "You just need to do your job well. Your teammates will handle the rest. You have to trust them; they won't let you down!"

call!
Wei Lai let out a breath and nodded, saying, "Alright, then I'll do my best within my responsibilities!"

"Good!"

Felix gave a thumbs-up and leaned closer to ask, "Going on vacation?"

Wei Lai grinned; "I'll pass!"

With his meager salary, he'd be a burden wherever he goes.

Wei Lai might have to ask Felix to spend money on him, and although the guy doesn't mind, Wei Lai still feels a bit uncomfortable.

Beep beep beep!
Three whistles sounded, and the game ended.

The 2026/2027 Eredivisie season has concluded with all 34 rounds completed.

Sporting Amsterdam finished fourth in the standings this season, securing direct qualification for the Europa League.

However, this result can be considered a failure for Atlético Amsterdam.

After all, a season without Champions League qualification is not a successful season.

But at least they managed to save face.

Next, Atlético Amsterdam will enter a busy transfer window.

Some people leave, and some people come!
The coaching staff will make certain adjustments based on the team's composition in preparation for the new season.

As for Wei Lai, he has no plans to return to China during this holiday; instead, he will stay in Europe to continue his training.

The day after the season ended, Wei Lai welcomed his new roommate.

"Hello, my name is Diego Ruma!"

Diego Ruma said in somewhat broken English.

He is about 170 cm tall, slightly overweight. He is short, but he is sturdy.

Wei Lai has a streamlined, elongated physique, while Diego Ruma is short and slender.

However, in the world of football, these types of players should never be overlooked, because they can leave opponents completely bewildered.

Diego Ruma is another example; he is known for his excellent technique and dribbling, and possesses a high football IQ and superb shooting skills.

"Hello!" Wei Lai extended his hand in return; "You can call me Wei!"

Diego Ruma nodded: "I know you!"

After saying that, he turned around and started making his bed, stuffing his luggage into the closet, and finally looked at Wei Lai while holding a ball.

"I need to get my feel for the ball back, do you want to come?"

Wei Lai looked down and saw the other person looking up at him with hopeful eyes.

Wei Lailie grinned and stood up: "Let's go!"

Diego Ruma immediately broke into a bright smile.

Bang bang bang!
Diego Ruma and Wei Lai are playing a ball-bouncing game, passing the ball back and forth without it touching the ground.

Wei Lai observed Diego Ruma, who seemed much more relaxed than himself, exuding an inexplicable sense of ease.

His feet seemed to be following a certain rhythm, and every touch of the ball was very stable. He could even chat with Wei Lai while touching the ball.

"Congratulations on winning the U17 World Cup!"

Thank you! You're also very sorry!

Wei Lai passed the ball to Diego Ruma with the instep of his foot.

After Diego Ruma received the ball, he suddenly fell silent.

Clearly, that missed penalty kick cast a shadow over him.

"Brazil played better than us!"

After a while, he spoke, but his tone was filled with resentment.

(End of this chapter)