Master Tutoring Class

Chapter 241 The First Red Devil from China

Congratulations to Wei on his outstanding performance in the new season!

Felix raises his glass.

Everyone followed.

"cheers!"

Wei Lai raised his glass of juice to clink glasses, then took a big gulp.

I really want to pour some wine into your glass!

Conrad Lehmann grinned mischievously.

Wei Lai rolled his eyes: "When I'm an adult, I'll drink you to death!"

“I’m really looking forward to it!” Conrad Lehmann winked. “I’ll take you to some fun places.”

Wei Lai pretended not to hear and turned to Dennis Chilbourne, asking, "How much is the rent around the base?"

Dennis Chilbourne took out a translation app on his phone, indicating that he didn't understand.

Wei Lai repeated it again into the phone.

"Are you moving out?" Dennis Chilburn asked.

Felix and the others also looked over.

Wei Lai nodded; "Living in the base is still a bit inconvenient, and I want to find a personal trainer, but he can't always come to the base to see me. I also want to integrate into life in Amsterdam and experience the local customs, so I plan to move out."

After listening to Wei Lai's explanation, Dennis Chilbourne nodded and said:

"That's a good decision; you really should have some fun in life."

Dennis Zilben thought Wei Lai was a very boring person who did nothing but train, but life shouldn't be like that.

Felix volunteered, “Move to the villa next to mine. It’s 2000 euros a week, excluding taxes. That includes maintenance, lawn care, and hiring servants. Of course, you can invest some money to improve the environment.”

Wei Lai thought about it for a moment and felt that he could still handle it.

His weekly salary has reached 20,000 euros. After deducting rent and maintenance costs, it is about 3,000 euros including tax. Hiring a personal trainer would cost about 10,000 euros.

Wei Lai has no plans to hire other nutritionists or similar professionals yet, and he doesn't have any other expenses.

He can still afford to support them.

"Help me find out," Wei Lai nodded.

Felix immediately nodded; "Good decision!"

Wei Lai raised his glass first: "Guys, let's go all out this season!"

Everyone raised their glasses and laughed loudly; "Let's go all out!"

After eating and drinking their fill, Wei Lai and Diego Ruma headed to the training base together.

The training base is about two kilometers away, not too far, so I just took the '11 foot' route to digest my food.

After walking for a while, Diego Ruma suddenly asked, "Are you going to stay somewhere else?"

Wei Lai nodded; "Yes! We had planned this before!"

Diego Ruma pursed his lips; "Can I live with you? I'll split the rent with you."

Wei Lai turned his head in surprise and asked, "You want to live with me?"

Diego Ruma: "If you have some personal matters to discuss, then disregard what I said."

Wei Lai smiled; "I don't have a girlfriend, so of course, I'd love to have you, my roommate!"

With someone willing to share the rent, Wei Lai's expenses were halved, which was a good thing for him.

"By the way, are you allergic to cooking fumes? I'll be using the kitchen."

"It's ok!"

Wei Lai moved out partly because of the kitchen; he was too hungry for it.

Simulated lessons, Premier League matches.

Wei Lai took the initiative to meet him.

boom!
The moment his teammate passed the ball, Wei Lai leaned back sharply. In the ensuing collision, Wei Lai was almost knocked away, but he still managed to pass the ball ahead of time.

"Keep going! Don't give them a chance to breathe!"

Wei Lai stopped his staggering figure and turned to shout.

With Wei Lai's shouts, his teammates launched another attack.

Wei Lai immediately ran forward.

Here, everyone calls him the boss. He can no longer take it for granted that he can hide under the protection of Mussar, Reyesa, and others and only do the attacking work, just like he did at the Amsterdam Arena.

As the captain, he not only had to lead the charge, but also set an example.

When the team encounters difficulties, he needs to be the first to step forward.

Just as Musar said, he wanted to be the first to step up and take over the game!
But this thing is really hard to do!
boom!
Wei Lai made a sliding tackle, a very standard move, but the timing was wrong, and he was shown a yellow card.

But this time, they still managed to stop the opponent's attack.

Wei Lai threw himself back into the battle.

When he tried to take on more responsibility, the burden of the game also increased accordingly. Even with his best efforts, he still couldn't achieve good results.

The 90-minute match ended, and they lost.

"sorry!"

Wei Lai didn't dare look at the hair dryer coach.

The latter gently patted his shoulder and said slowly, "Continue!"

Wei Lai breathed a sigh of relief, regained his confidence, and threw himself back into the game.

He seemed to have returned to his previous state, playing the game with a clumsy yet persistent attitude.

After several simulated matches, Wei Lai collapsed to the ground.

"I can't take it anymore, I need to rest!"

The physical exhaustion was one thing, but the psychological guilt was something Wei Lai couldn't bear.

Despite being the team leader, he performed the worst!
How do you feel about your performance?

The hair dryer instructor looked at Wei Lai and asked.

Wei Lai: "This is terrible."

The hair dryer instructor looked at Wei Lai, squatted down, and tapped Wei Lai's chest with his finger:
"Actually, you already understand, right?"

Wei Lai remained silent.

"You're a smart kid, even though you sometimes like to get into mischief. But you've already figured out the meaning of this lesson, which is why you're working so hard—because you want to live up to it!"

The hair dryer coach looked at Wei Lai and smiled, "That's why I'm not scolding you anymore."

Wei Lai slowly exhaled:

“When I first walked in here, the air was filled with the scent of legend. I saw portraits on the wall. You told me that one of them was Charles and the other was Cantona. They were both legends. I knew that ‘it’ was hidden here.”

"But honestly, it's like a distant and glorious symbol, and I'm not sure I can possess it!"

Hair dryer coach: "So, what is your 'it'?"

Wei Lai remained silent for a moment.

"courage!"

"We Chinese say 'bearing humiliation and hardship.' That is not retreating, but carrying all the pressure on our shoulders and moving forward silently for a greater goal."

Hair dryer coach: "So on the training field, you're always the last one to leave. Every shuttle run, every strength training session, every heart-pounding workout, you're thinking 'Just a little longer.' This isn't silence, it's your way of fighting!"

"When your teammates are complaining loudly, you use precise passes and words of encouragement to unite the team. That's your leadership!"

"During the game, you were knocked down time and time again. The first thing you did after getting up was not to throw up and complain, but to immediately go back to pressing. You covered every corner with your non-stop running, and built a defensive line for the team with seemingly inconspicuous help defense and cover. This is your iron will!"

"The spirit of the Red Devils has never been a single template. Just as Cantona's stand-up collar represents pride, your silence represents resilience."

"Keane's roar is a sign of responsibility! Your silent defense time and time again is also a sign of responsibility!"

"It is 'resilience,' like bamboo. No matter how strong the wind and rain, it can bend but will not break. All the doubts and pressures will become the strength to make you more determined the next time you touch the ball."

"It is 'responsibility'. You are carrying not only your own dreams, but also the expectations of hundreds of millions of compatriots. This heavy responsibility makes you dare not and will not easily fall down in the face of any difficulties!"

"It is a 'silent thunderbolt.' You may not roar with all your might after scoring a goal, but you will use all your focus and perseverance to deliver the decisive blow or key interception at crucial moments in the 90 minutes."

The hair dryer coach slowly stood up, and the mist on his face began to rise, drifting away like smoke, gradually revealing his resolute face.

Do you know what makes Manchester United so great?

Wei Lai looked up.

"It's not about never falling down, but about getting back up in a more impressive way after every fall!"

"You will not become anyone else, you are not the next anyone else, you are you."

The hair dryer coach smiled and extended his hand: "The first Red Devils from China!"

Wei Lai sighed as he was pulled up.

"Let me formally introduce myself. My name is Alex Ferguson!"

Wei Lai pursed his lips; "So, should we say goodbye?"

"Think beautifully!"

what?
Wei Lai was stunned; the change came too quickly.

Coach Ferguson sneered; "Playing such a terrible game, what are we going to see each other again?"

"Even if you are the Red Devils, you are still a terrible Red Devils!"

Coach Ferguson kicked Wei Lai onto the pitch, simultaneously throwing the captain's armband at Wei Lai's face and roaring:

"Wear your tattered armband, and remember! Don't even think about graduating until you satisfy me!"

"Run! If you dare stop, you're dead!"

"You brat! You're far from shutting me up!" "What a nasty old man!"

After getting up, Wei Lai rubbed his temples and shook his head.

However, this is good news: even if one understands the significance of the class, one has not lost the opportunity to learn.

The presence of the Premier League is a key factor in his continued growth and is very beneficial to his development.

Wei Lai was also actively involved in the afternoon training session.

His outstanding performance in the previous round improved his overall condition, and he became more confident during the game.

But Wei Lai is also well aware that his performance was largely due to the fact that he had reduced a lot of tactical burden.

For example, Musar's playmaking helped him connect the ball, allowing him to receive it in dangerous areas and launch attacks directly.

Reyesa's aggressive defense allowed Wei Lai to focus entirely on the attack without worrying too much about defensive responsibilities.

It can be said that Wei Lai has only one responsibility in this Amsterdam Atlético team: to fully develop the team's firepower.

"Pass!"

During the afternoon scrimmage, Wei Lai tucked his training shirt into his armpits and rolled up his shorts, revealing his not-so-thick thighs.

For his age group, Wei Lai's physique is quite good, but compared to these adult professional players, he is still a size smaller.

However, Wei Lai is more agile than them!

Wei Lai touched the ball with the instep of his right foot, his body tilted to the right with his shoulders down, looking like he was about to break through to the right. Suddenly, he took a small step to adjust his position, cut with his left foot, and immediately turned his body to the inside.

Wei Lai looked ahead, and Dennis Zilben sensed danger and immediately rushed over.

Just then, Wei Lai turned his left foot inward and pushed off with his foot.

The ball rolled smoothly past, nestled between Dennis Chilburn's legs, and Robinson, following up from the side, slotted it home.

Swish!
For example, crawling into a net.

"Wow!"

"Punch through the crotch!"

"Dennis got groined! Hahaha!"

On the field, the crowd couldn't help but loudly mock them.

Dennis Chilburn's cheeks flushed red instantly; he was embarrassed!

He looked up to find Wei Lai, but the latter had already run far away.

"Stop!"

Dennis Chilburn immediately activated his pursuit mode.

The others laughed even more heartily.

The stadium was filled with youthful laughter, creating a harmonious and fun atmosphere, a stark contrast to the silence of previous seasons.

“Wei is performing better and better; he is adapting to this new position very quickly!” Pessan said.

Morton nodded; "This position was tailor-made for him, taking into full account his technical characteristics, making him a crucial piece of the puzzle."

In this tactical rebuild, Morton still reorganized around Conrad Lehmann.

However, he erased or concealed the shortcomings of the past and made full use of the positive aspects of his teammates.

Everyone has their own duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

But Wei Lai's performance was a pleasant surprise for them.

Having shed these burdens and broken free from the chains that bound him, Wei Lai's overall performance has been explosive.

"not bad!"

Morton smiled and nodded.

This season, Atlético Amsterdam will compete on three fronts.

These are the Dutch Eredivisie, the UEFA Europa League, and the Dutch Cup.

The Dutch Eredivisie has already started, while the Europa League will begin at the end of September. Due to the format of the Dutch Cup, Eredivisie teams will start their next match in the second round, which means they will have to wait until December.

It can be said that the main tasks for the first half of the season are to advance from the group stage of the league and the Europa League.

Currently, in the Europa League group stage, Sporting Amsterdam is in Group B.

Brighton (Premier League), Marseille (Ligue 1), Radiance Athens (Greek Premier League).

These three teams are all strong teams in the domestic league, ranking high in the standings. There are no weak teams, just relative differences in strength.

And that's what European wars are all about!

A chaotic battle that integrates the major European leagues!

Different languages!

Different styles!
Different systems!
The only thing they had in common was their desire to advance.

August 19th, 16:30 Dutch time.

22:30 China time.

Eredivisie Round 2: Rotterdam vs. Atletico Amsterdam.

The match lasted 61 minutes, with the score at Rotterdam 1-2 Atletico Amsterdam.

"In the 11th minute of the first half, Rotterdam took the lead, but in the remaining time, Atletico Amsterdam scored two more goals in quick succession. Dennis Chilburn crossed from the right to assist Konrad Lechmann, and then Konrad Lechmann curled a low shot from the left to assist Felix. Atletico Amsterdam's form remained red-hot!"

During the match, Wei Lai had already pressed down on his right rib area.

He looked up and observed his teammates' positions, then suddenly raised his hand to ask for the ball.

"Robinson! Give it to me!"

Robinson cut the ball, stopped abruptly, and immediately turned and passed it back.

Wei Lai adjusted himself with small, quick steps, pretending to lift the ball. The moment the opponent got close, Wei Lai stepped in and forcefully dribbled the ball.

He pushed the ball forward and simultaneously pushed off the ground with his feet to start moving.

"Stop him!"

Rotterdam's center-back, Yaku, immediately lunged at Wei Lai.

The Dutchman was very muscular, and Wei Lai knew that once he got close to him, he wouldn't have a chance.

"Second acceleration!"

Wei Lai gritted his teeth, exerted force with his feet again, and completed a second acceleration.

This allowed him to narrowly escape, but he was still distracted and stumbled.

Before falling to the ground, Wei Lai tried his best to sweep the ball with the instep of his foot, then lunged forward and fell out of bounds.

When he turned his head to look, the ball had already crossed the six-yard box line and rolled to the far post.

Konrad Lehmann charged into the area and fired a shot with the instep of his foot.

Swish!
The ball goes into the net!

"Goal!! Konrad Lechmann! The Austrian striker is still in red-hot form, with two goals and one assist in this match! A dominant performance!"

Dutch Eredivisie commentator Louis van Gaal cheered loudly.

"Of course, we can't forget Wei, the genius from China! His outstanding performance continued. In this game, he created many attacking opportunities in the frontcourt and delivered a decisive cross to end the game!"

"In two rounds of matches, he has already scored one goal and provided two assists!"

Lek Sports, Zhan Jing roars:
"Wei Lai feigned a pass, accelerated twice, and bypassed it! He swept the ball in front of the goal, Konrad Lehmann! Got it!"

As the goal was scored, Zhan Jing couldn't help but exclaim excitedly, "Here it comes again! Here it comes again! Wei Lai has provided an assist in two consecutive matches! He's completely out of form!"

The comments section was also buzzing with discussion.

'Holy crap! Wei Lai's in this form is insane!'

'Two matches, one goal, two assists, and he's only 17?!'

'Sporting Amsterdam's attacking prowess is incredible! They're completely different from last season!'

'Awesome! Wei Lai, you've completely secured your starting position in the Eredivisie!'

"Holy crap! I can't take it anymore! I have to go to the game live, I have to go to the Netherlands!"

'Many football bloggers are planning a 'Netherlands trip,' we could go as a group!'

'This game is truly amazing to watch live!'

"Wei Lai, keep it up! We're charging in right now!"

On the field, Konrad Lechmann ran towards Wei Lai, laughing loudly.

"Good job!"

He gave Wei Lai a tight hug.

This season has been fucking awesome!

Last season, Konrad Lehmann was almost fighting alone; if he didn't perform, the team was bound to lose.

This also leads to a lot of stress!

But it's gone now!

Felix is ​​back in form, Dennis Chilburne is making a comeback, and Wei Lai is on fire.

These three people can help him share the pressure.

What's more, Musar, who joined the team after the transfer, also organized the game very well, making the game even more enjoyable!

Wei Lai was also smiling happily.

The team visibly improved, and he himself benefited from it.

Moreover, he had a feeling that this wasn't all.

They are not yet at their best overall, but they will get better as the season progresses.

(End of this chapter)