Master Tutoring Class

Chapter 246 Heading to Marseille
The competitive spirit and drive of professional athletes are no joke.

After Fantasia scored that incredible goal, the Amsterdam Athletic forwards went a little crazy.

They were all attacking desperately, scrambling to get ahead.

Can't stop it!
They wanted to return the favor to Elfelt with a goal.

The normal approach would be to maintain composure and continue to build momentum while holding a lead.
But this is only an idealized version of the game. In reality, neither Wei Lai nor Musar could stop this attacking desire.

"It can't be suppressed! It's simply impossible to suppress it!"

Wei Lai tried to slow down the pace several times, and even reminded his teammates.

But these guys just wouldn't listen.

Each player had their eyes fixed solely on the opponent's goal.

Wei Lai could only turn his attention to Musar, hoping that the midfield maestro would come up with a solution.

But Musar shrugged at him.

When offense becomes the will of the majority, even the core player has to be led by their teammates.

"Oh shit!"

Wei Lai gritted his teeth.

"Then do it!"

He didn't care anymore; if he wanted to fight, then he would fight!

Let's see who kills whom first!

From this point onward, Wei Lai took on the role of 'dealer' in the backcourt.

With both feet moving in unison, he passed the ball in an arc towards the wing.

Didn't you want to attack?

Then they will have to bear the consequences of being countered by us!
"The rhythm can't be slowed down, no! Nobody intends to slow down the rhythm."

As the two sides launched a fierce attack, the entire stadium was filled with exclamations and cheers.

The competition was fierce in almost every corner of the field, with everyone trying their best to get the ball into the opponent's goal.

Elefert's offensive phase is over!

Amsterdam immediately launched a counterattack!
One act ends, another begins!
It made commentator Van Gaal almost suffocate; he couldn't keep up with the pace of the commentary.

"I urge both teams to calm down. This isn't the Premier League; we're in the Eredivisie. There's no need for the pace to be so fast!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Wei Lai swung his left foot forward with a powerful kick.

"Fight back!"

All the Amsterdam players were giving it their all and charging forward.

In the attacking third, Felix suddenly sat back, directly blocking Traunius.

Upon seeing this, Konrad Lehmann twisted his ankle and immediately sprinted laterally to receive the pass.

"Pass the ball!"

Konrad Lechmann roared, but Felix didn't pass the ball. Instead, he used his superhuman strength to turn around and shoot directly while carrying Traunius.

The ball flew straight toward the goal.

Swish!
The ball went straight into the corner.

Holy crap!

Wei Lai stared at Felix in astonishment.

Felix used to be a nimble, unpredictable goalkeeper, but now he's become a battering ram.

Traunius was already very strong, but he couldn't withstand Felix.

It must be said that strikers who have made it in the Premier League are all very skilled in physical duels.

In the 71st minute, Atletico Amsterdam scored again, taking a 3-1 lead over Elfelte.

Felix's turn and shot almost extinguished the last glimmer of hope that Elefelt had been raising.

In the 75rd minute, Atlético Amsterdam made a substitution.

Konrad Lechmann and Wei Lai were both substituted off the field.

Hendrick and a substitute came on.

This is in preparation for the double tournament next week, and Mr. Morton also believes that the outcome of the competition is basically over.

Finally, the match ended.

Atletico Amsterdam defeated Elfelte 3-1 at home.

They secured their fifth consecutive win of the new season, maintaining their lead in the standings with 15 points.

Amsterdam Sporting secures its fifth consecutive victory!

The Awakening of the Dutch Eredivisie Champions!

A storm is brewing!

"The Mad Austrian! Konrad Lechmann!"

The Return of the Holy Infant! Super Shooter Felix!

Five rounds! One goal and four assists! 17-year-old Wei delivers an incredible stat line!

After this match, Atlético Amsterdam's form for the new season has basically been set.

The resurgence of Amsterdam Athletic is being witnessed by everyone.

Of course, this would inevitably mean a lack of targeted measures within the league.

For Dutch Eredivisie teams, they have long been dominated by Atlético Amsterdam. When the opponent is weak, these teams will target them. Now that they are reviving, this will be even more so.

However, Atlético Amsterdam is not afraid of these things.

Now, they not only need to reclaim their position in the Eredivisie, but also make a mark in the Europa League.

Of course, the most crucial thing is still Champions League qualification!
Simulated space.

The Wanderers coach was still lying on the ground, lazily watching Wei Lai on the court.

As he watched, he suddenly rolled over and propped his head up with one hand.

After a moment, he turned away again, refusing to look at the court.

About ten minutes later, the Wanderers coach suddenly stopped the training.

"Stop!"

Wei Lai stopped and turned his head to look in confusion.

The wanderer coach walked up to Wei Lai, looked him up and down, and suddenly said, "Are you an idiot?"

Wei Lai was stunned.

"Why do you always have to fight with strength in every confrontation?"

Wei Lai blinked: "I just want to get rid of or create a new space."

“There’s no need to force physical contact!” The Rogues coach said, rubbing his forehead. “You’re just like those Premier League guys, always trying to do these unnecessary physical challenges.”

Wei Lai: "."

The rogues coach pulled the ball over, turned around, and patted himself on the back.

"You defend, you press!"

Wei Lai immediately moved closer.

The wanderer coach suddenly leaned back, and Wei Lai immediately increased the intensity.

"anti"

boom!
Wei Lai fell flat on his face, but the Wanderer coach suddenly dodged him just as he was about to approach.

"do you understand?"

The Rogues coach, stepping on the ball, said: "There's no need to engage in confrontation every time. Just dodge it; you're not a coward. On the contrary, the other side will be in a more embarrassing situation."

Wei Lai touched his slightly sore nose as he got up.

"I know all that, but sometimes the other side will keep pressing and harassing us!"

The Wanderer coach chuckled and patted his back again.

"Forced looting!"

Wei Lai pressed closer again, but this time, he was cautious, in case the other party suddenly moved away.

But this time, the Rogues coach didn't dodge; instead, he slowly leaned back.

As Wei Lai continued to press him, he continued to retreat.

At the same time, his body and head were constantly swinging to the left and right to make feints.

No matter how much force Wei Lai used or how fiercely he pressed, even if he turned to one side, he would be accurately blocked by the Wanderers coach.

Until his judgment was wrong and his center of gravity shifted to one side, his opponent suddenly turned to the other side and broke free.

The Wanderers coach stepped on the ball again.

"do you understand?"

"understand!"

Wei Lai immediately nodded.

Just like practicing Tai Chi, don't try to resist head-on. Instead, move in accordance with the opponent's force and look for the right opportunity to turn around and break free.

Everyone understands the principles, but the opportunity to turn around is hard to control.

"Practice slowly!"

The wanderer coach didn't continue teaching, but instead passed the ball to Wei Lai and went to lie down again.

Wei Lai sighed and had no choice but to start practicing again.

The Dutch Eredivisie is mostly played on weekends, while European competitions (Europa League/Champions League) are scheduled for midweek.

This means that after playing their league match over the weekend, Atlético Amsterdam only had two days to prepare before playing their Europa League group stage match on Wednesday.

On Monday, the entire Amsterdam team, led by the coaching staff, conducted specific tactical training.

These training camps are all in preparation for Wednesday's Europa League match.

They will face Marseille from Ligue 1 in the first round of the Europa League.

The top five European football leagues, except for Ligue 1, each have their own unique characteristics.

Therefore, many people believe that it is a stretch to classify Ligue 1 as one of the top five leagues, and it should be considered one of the top four leagues (English Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, and Serie A).

The French Ligue 1 and the Dutch Eredivisie have very similar characteristics.

The league emphasizes a combination of technique and strength, with requirements for intensity and pace.

Meanwhile, the league features a diverse range of tactics, including possession-based play, counter-attacking, and parking the bus.

However, their performance in European competitions has not been as outstanding.

Apart from Inter Paris Saint-Germain, which has enough financial resources and squad depth to compete in European competitions, the other teams are not strong enough to compete on two fronts.

The same applies within the league, where Inter Paris dominates, while competition among mid-table teams is fierce.

Marseille is considered a strong team in Ligue 1, known for its defensive counter-attacking tactics. Especially in recent seasons, under the guidance of French coach Eddie Wasser, they have become very competitive within Ligue 1.

This time, they will face a challenge from Eredivisie side Atlético Amsterdam.

On Tuesday, the entire Atlético Amsterdam team departed a day early for Marseille, France.

As one of the team's key players, Wei Lai naturally has to travel with the team.

The plane landed in Marseille, a city in southeastern France.

When they arrived at the airport, they were quickly surrounded by the media.

However, the players kept a low profile and did not accept any interview requests.

However, some fans' autograph requests can still be fulfilled.

For example, Mussar, Felix, and Hendrick were all approached by fans who asked for their autographs.

Wei Lai is practically invisible; his fame hasn't reached the point where he can have international influence, let alone have any fans.

Of course, this was Wei Lai's idea.

However, he discovered that many of his Chinese friends who had studied in France actually went to the airport to pick him up and ask him for autographs.

"This is the last one, I should go!"

Wei Lai was overwhelmed by the enthusiastic compatriots.

"Go for it, Wei Lai!"

I'll go to the stadium to cheer you on!

"Gotta win!"

Young people waved to Wei Lai, cheering him on.

Wei Lai jogged to catch up with the group, and once he caught up, he turned around and waved to his compatriots again.

"I will do my best! Thank you for your support!"

After shouting, Wei Lai immediately followed the group out of the airport, boarded the bus, and headed towards the hotel.

The hotel we stayed at was very nice; the entire floor was booked by Amsterdam Athletic.

Wei Lai was assigned to the same room as Musar as before.

Wei Lai was still packing his luggage when his phone suddenly vibrated.

He took out his phone and saw a message from Wang Hao.

Are you free?

Wei replied.

【available!】

Buzz!

The phone vibrated; Wang Hao had sent a voice message.

"Brother Wang?"

Wei Lai took the phone and spoke.

"You're getting more and more awesome, kid! One goal and four assists in five Eredivisie matches, you've really made it big!"

Wei Lai chuckled twice: "When we get back, it'll be my treat!"

"Alright! I've been waiting for this meal! Haha!"

Wang Hao laughed heartily before saying, "There's something you know about Lei Zi, right?"

"Leizi?"

"Li Lei!"

Wei Lai tilted his head; "Brother Li Lei?"

As the former star striker of Shanghai Shenyun and now a Chinese forward playing for Atlético Montpellier in Ligue 1, he certainly knew.

"What's wrong?" Wei Lai asked.

"He asked me for your contact information; he might be going to look for you."

"Huh? You wanted to see me? Why?"

"How would I know? I'm just letting you know; I've already given you my contact information."

Wei Lai: "Okay!"

"Keep it up, this is the Europa League! You're really awesome!"

Wei Lai exchanged pleasantries with Wang Hao for a few more moments before hanging up the phone.

"Is Brother Li Lei coming to see me?"

Wei Lai blinked; he had no idea what the other party's purpose was.

However, Li Lei is introverted and is known for his good temper in the Chinese Super League. He is not a bad person, so I wasn't too worried.

Around noon, Wei had a simple meal and then joined the team for training.

When he returned to the hotel and got back to his room, he received a call from Li Lei.

The first floor of the hotel.

Li Lei sat alone on the sofa.

"Brother Lei?"

Wei Lai walked over wearing Amsterdam Athletic's training uniform and called out curiously.

Li Lei immediately turned his head, stood up and smiled, "Hello! Hello! Nice to meet you."

Li Lei stood up and extended his hand, his bright smile clearly coming from the heart.

Li Lei has a buzz cut and a flat face. Especially when he's in casual clothes, it's hard to imagine that he's an athlete if you didn't know he was one.

But this very striker, at the peak of his career, turned down the lure of high salaries in China and joined a French Ligue 1 team, taking a desperate gamble to pave a way for Chinese football.

That courage alone is enough to earn our admiration.

Wei Lai wasn't a chatterbox, and Li Lei wasn't good at conversation either.

As a result, their communication was always somewhat bumpy.

After a moment, Li Lei pursed his lips and said, "Wei Lai, this time..."

"You can just call me Xiao Lai," Wei Lai said with a smile. "That's what Brother Wang and the others call me."

Li Lei nodded and said, "The main reason I came here this time is to learn from your experience."

"what?"

Wei Lai was stunned.

Why bother seeking enlightenment from yourself?
Li Lei: "In the Chinese Super League, I may have more seniority, but abroad, even though you came in later, you are the most successful one."

Wei Lai immediately replied modestly, "I'm not successful yet."

"No need to be modest, you're already a starter for Atlético Amsterdam, and that alone puts you ahead of everyone else."

call!
Li Lei sighed and said awkwardly, "Although I came here early, I still can't integrate into the team. So I learned French and tried to learn their way of communicating, hoping to get along with them, but I always feel like something is missing."

Wei looked at Li Lei, moved his lips, but didn't know what to say.

In fact, Li Lei understood, but he just didn't want to admit it.

When playing football abroad, many things depend on skill.

Just like Wei Lai, the reason he was able to be promoted so vigorously was based on his own performance.

That's why Felix made the recommendation, and the coaching staff provided support.

Everything depends on strength and potential!

It's not fair to say that Li Lei has no ability at all, but his technique is already set. Asking him to change his playing style and adapt to the European style of play is asking too much, and it's not necessarily something he can do.

The conversation was short, and the content exchanged was minimal.

Li Lei didn't even get any helpful advice from Wei Lai.

With Wei himself barely able to take care of himself, how could he possibly offer advice to Li Lei?

However, Wei Lai could understand Li Lei.

From the Chinese Super League to Europe, he went from being an absolute main striker to a rotation player, and there may be some exaggeration in that.

He was naturally unwilling to accept this situation, so he sought out Wei Lai, much like a drowning person desperately searching for a lifeline.

Otherwise, as a senior figure, it would take courage to set aside such a stance.

But Wei Lai truly didn't know the answer!

The reason why players like He Chaoyue and Xiang Ming were able to succeed is because they were exposed to European football from a young age, and they played more European matches than domestic ones.

Before their technology was finalized, they had already become more Europeanized.

This is also a solid foundation!

Wei's situation was more complicated and could not be replicated, so he could only give an ambiguous, comforting answer.

"Where did you go? Is something wrong?"

Back in his room, Musar came out of the bathroom, drying his hair.

Wei Lai took a deep breath and shook his head; "Nothing's wrong anymore. By the way, we still need to study the enemy's tactics. Shall we begin?"

“Of course!” Musar nodded.

Wei Lai immediately went over.

Perhaps in Li Lei's eyes, he had indeed succeeded.

But Wei Lai knew he still had a long way to go.

Compared to the coaches in simulated classrooms, his achievements are nothing at all.

He still needs to continue proving himself.

Not only in the Dutch Eredivisie, but also in the top five leagues, the Champions League, and even elite teams in the future.

These all require taking solid steps one by one!

He didn't know how to give advice, nor did he know what constituted good advice.

Perhaps in the future, others will embark on this path, pursuing or even surpassing themselves.

Being poor cares themselves, being wealthy cares the world.

Wei Zi considers himself not yet successful; he can only take care of himself and cannot offer any help to others.

Perhaps, when he succeeds, he will be able to do even more.

But right now, he can't offer these people much help or effective advice.

Wei Lai and Musar sat in front of the computer, watching videos of Marseille's matches.

Musar would pause the video at certain points to ask questions or provide explanations.

At different times, Wei Lai would also ask some questions, to which Musar would answer in great detail.

It must be said that Musar was very patient and showed absolutely no signs of impatience.

(End of this chapter)