Manchester United's heir apparent, but can't play football.

Chapter 106 A Small Step Towards Becoming a European League Emperor?

As the final whistle blew and the last rays of sunlight faded from the maple leaves of the Stadio Olimpico, even though the team had lost at home, a group of die-hard Roma fans remained in the stands, their shouts becoming the warmest background noise at that moment.

"Forza Roma!!!"

Nainggolan walked over to Maranda first, hugged the young player, then took off his jersey and handed it to him, saying in a bold tone, "Keep up the good work. With the strength you showed tonight, you'll get a chance to play for the Belgian national team sooner or later."

Maranda replied without hesitation: "Our boss said that only by following Li can I truly realize my value."

"Don't you want to become the core of a team? Pursue more individual honors? Become a legend?" Nainggolan was stunned for a moment, his persistent questioning tone tinged with doubt. This was quite different from the pursuits of players in his understanding.

Little Black Egg scratched his head and said blankly, "I'm not stupid."

far away.

Li Luo and his teammates walked towards the away stands to thank the Wolfsburg fans who had traveled with the team.

Bendtner was still replaying the Chinese prodigy's through ball in his mind, gesturing as he spoke: "I thought Li was going to create a one-on-one opportunity for me, that Roma would play offside, but Li's through ball fooled the Roma center-back. At that moment, I saw De Bruyne making a run, so I stretched out my leg and touched him, and De Bruyne was one-on-one with me!"

"Li, that's amazing! How did you think of that detail? What an incredible passing strategy!"

Everyone nodded in agreement, still finding it unbelievable to this day.

According to common sense.

The through pass is intended to create shooting opportunities for teammates.

But the through ball from the Chinese prodigy tonight was not so simple; the trajectory of the rolling ball actually "fixed" the Roma center-back.

On the edge of the crowd.

De Bruyne, holding a blade of grass, smiled and expressed confidence in the club's upcoming journey: "Li has become much stronger since he came back, and we will definitely win the championship."

Li Luo didn't explain much to his teammates.

Let's take a closer look at the entire match.

With the Controller module, the 79-point passing value gradually became insufficient in European competitions.

The details we see and the poses we unlock have increased, but we can't achieve a 100% perfect conversion.

You wanton little slut!
With a passing rating of 79, he's just a hair's breadth away from a qualitative leap.

After this qualitative change, my midfield control will become much stronger!
[Shock Points Gained: 177521!]

Are Roma fans eating that well? What kind of golden age was Serie A back then?

Why don't you learn from Everton fans!
Fortunately.

The shock value I gained tonight was quite high, around 80,000 to 90,000!

[Should I spend 100,000 Shock Points to redeem the Europa League Star Player Blind Box?]

[Currently redeeming.]

Rumble!
Rumble!
Two claps of thunder followed.

Suddenly.

A giant card fell from the sky!

A 'thin' figure slowly emerged from the card.

[Congratulations on obtaining the Pjanic "Passing the Ball" module.]

[Legendary Phantoms cannot be triggered without the Soul Forge module.]

[Additional attribute boost: Passing +3!]

[Additional effect: Not only does it improve your passing, but you also gain a deeper understanding of "knuckleball free kicks".]

Passes: 82!

A qualitative leap across the threshold!
A small step towards becoming a Europa League emperor!

Courtside.

Pjanic stood under billboards covered with sponsor logos, surrounded by cameras and microphones.

"The Wolf King's Successor Handbook: Always Give the Team and Fans Confidence."

He remained confident in front of the camera.

"My passing is better than Lee's."

"He is very athletic, his core strength and flexibility are incredible, he is very fast and explosive, he has excellent vision and game reading ability, and his thinking speed seems to be faster than mine!"

"but."

"The passing ability is also very important for the midfield maestro of a club."

"After Wolfsburg took the lead, they opted for a low-block defense, which made it difficult for me to showcase my talents."

"Roma still has a chance in the second leg!"

“I know that when Wolfsburg faces weaker teams, Li Luo will show amazing control of the field. He was once called the ‘net weaver’ by the media. But we have Nainggolan and De Rossi, so Wolfsburg doesn’t dare to play that kind of tactic.”

Post-match press conference.

Black Gold once again expressed his deep envy for the Olympic-style interior design.

Serious tone:

“As I said, Li didn’t catch the FIFA virus. In fact, he became even stronger in his first game back at Wolfsburg.”

"Logically speaking, this should be a tough battle."

"But Li made the game very simple. I don't want to use any words of praise. With a midfield maestro like him, Wolfsburg will win everything."

"Maranda? Ball-blind filter? Hmm, his wisdom is my wisdom!"

After a while.

Rudi Garcia entered the small auditorium, his gaze sweeping across the room, his tone filled with undisguised admiration:
"I really envy Wolfsburg for having a talented midfielder like Lee."

"It's not just about the connection between the front and back lines... wait? Why do you guys like bringing up Pogba so much?"

The reporters burst into laughter.

Because of the traffic and popularity, especially the connection between Li Luo and Pogba, the two rising stars of midfield, even a change of hairstyle or a new style of football boots by the two of them will make the front page of European news.

The Roma coach shook his head helplessly and said:
"Okay, Pogba and Lee are both excellent young midfielders."

"However, tonight, the Roma coaching staff will have an even bigger headache facing Lee than when they faced Pogba."

"We remain confident that we can change everything in the second leg of the Europa League."

The Olympic Stadium gradually quieted down.

Li Luo walked towards the passageway.

Suddenly, he was stopped by a blonde, busty female reporter.

He glanced at it casually.

The other person is very beautiful.

Wow! The female reporter from Golden Legend?
It's like drawing cards in a game, and then you get a legendary gold card!
Her long, straight legs had a clean, sleek line, like a work of art meticulously sculpted by God. Her pert hips were perfectly accentuated by the soft cut of the coat. As the wind swept past the hem of her coat, it subtly and effortlessly exuded a captivating and alluring charm that made it impossible to look away.

Her naturally perfect, well-proportioned, and exquisite figure, along with the subtle gesture of adjusting her scarf, made the beauty of her body even more vivid. One glance was enough to make one marvel at her stunning appearance.

Like a ripe purple grape, its full, glossy shape makes you want to get closer.

“Li, hello, I am Miriam Leone.”

"Hello, purple grapes."

"what?"

"nothing."

Miriam Leone was born in Catania, Sicily, Italy, and has lived in Rome for many years, often appearing as a special guest on the sidelines and as a journalist.

Li Luo was very serious; he never spoke carelessly in public.

Miriam Leone?

I remembered.

Before the match, The Sun spread rumors that he was having an affair with this Italian woman!
We absolutely cannot let the editor who makes baseless accusations succeed.

"Li, that lobbed, turn, and volleyed shot you made during the match was so cool, it made my heart skip a beat! Can I have a few minutes to talk about it?"

Leone's voice was filled with genuine admiration. His demeanor was poised and graceful, making him very pleasant to be around.

Li Luo shook his head and said, "No."

He didn't want to know too many women.

When I get busy, I can hardly tell who is from which country.

"Ok."

Leone showed no sign of embarrassment at being rejected; instead, he wore a composed and alluring smile.

The last syllable of her voice carried the soft tone characteristic of Sicilian women; her mature charm was like the fragrance of flowers spreading in the evening breeze—unpretentious yet extremely alluring.

She maintained a nonchalant smile, a business card between her fingers. As she handed it to Li Luo, her fingertips inadvertently brushed against the back of his hand, a slightly cool and soft touch. She quickly withdrew her hand, as fast as an illusion, yet leaving a clear tactile sensation.

So sexy.

Li Luo felt like a little bird perched on a low branch, being watched by a calico cat slowly swaying its tail.

He remained serious, gave the other person no response, and quickly left.

Humph.

I'm a very principled person, and I can't be lured by such petty tricks.

That sleazy editor of The Sun really knows how to pick his own rumored lovers.

News reports are being released one after another.

Wolfsburg's popularity in the Europa League even surpasses that of most Champions League matches.

A compilation of Li Luo's god-like aerial side hook shots quickly went viral across the internet.

Roma 0-2 Wolfsburg, Li Luo scores one goal and one assist.

Unparalleled Inspiration: Chinese Geniuses Stun the Eternal City.

Ball Blindness Filter: Maranda.

The football boots worn by Li Luo in the Europa League knockout stage have become a hot item again.

Matthäus: Is Totti old? What makes him think Lee looks like him when he was young? I was playing in the Champions League final when I was 39.

A lengthy analysis (over 10,000 words): Midfield battle – how Li Luo broke through Roma's double-layered defense in the simplest way!

Black Gold and Rude Garcia's Tactical Storm.

The Sun: The disciplined Li Luo has rejected Miriam Leone this time.

The number of comments, likes, and shares skyrocketed.
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[So cool, so incredibly cool! Li Luo's shot was amazing, it really touched my heart.]
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Yes, it's incredible.
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[I thought we were going to lose this match. Pjanic is supposed to be the highly anticipated successor to the master, so why did he look so lackluster in front of Li Luo?]
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[The second goal, a series of passes between Li Luo and Maranda, probing Roma's defense, brilliant! They didn't lose possession.]
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I think Maranda's playing style is a lot like Busquets'; he might just deliver a historic assist to Li Luo someday.
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[De Bruyne and Lillard are gelling better and better, their timing for forward runs is impeccable. It's a pity that this Wolfsburg duo will be separated next season.]
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[The Sun finally has pictures to prove it!]
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[What kind of truth is that? I, Luo, was just touched on the hand by an Italian old lady.]

We arrived at our hotel in Wolfsburg.

Li Luo didn't go anywhere. He went back to his room, sat down at his desk, and began writing in his diary to summarize tonight's game.

Spatial backtracking.

The red line, seen from God's perspective, spreads wildly.

The scenes from the match are being played back in detail.

The summary was written easily, taking almost no time.

I thought about it.

He didn't put down his pen and continued to record some miscellaneous things.

"Wolfsburg bought Schürrle in the winter transfer window. Although his shooting skills are so-so, he has largely solved the problems of speed and explosiveness in Mr. Black Gold's tactical system."

“I hope Manchester United can also buy a great explosive player in the summer transfer window a few months from now. Van Gaal sent me an email saying that he wants to bring in his fellow Dutchman Depay for this position. But I have watched the video. This player is very capable, but he often ignores his teammates’ runs, likes to stick to them, and is easily emotional.”

"Giggs explained that there was no other way; Manchester United had plenty of transfer funds, but they couldn't attract top players in the transfer market, and he suggested that I try to attract some."

Whom can I attract?

I closed the notebook.

Li Luo quickly pulled himself out of his thoughts, no longer thinking about the summer transfer window. He focused on fighting alongside his Wolfsburg teammates to win the championship trophy.

He took his phone out of his bag.

At first glance, there was no normal social interaction.

All the messages were from girls.

[Airi-chan: Li-san, I miss you so much.]

Lei: Li, I miss you so much.

[Bea: Lee, I bought the arch-rivals' jersey in advance, is that not allowed this time? [Sexy Manchester City jersey outfit.jpg]]

"."

Why didn't a truly outstanding player emerge and say, "Li, I want to go to Manchester United with you"?

Li Luo scrolled through the messages for a couple more minutes and saw the caring message from Lauren, along with Chinese idioms.

He typed a reply carefully.

A moment later, I fell asleep without realizing it.

Turin.

Pogba, sporting a striking blue-green fringe, watched the Wolfsburg vs. Roma match with a stern face.

His fist clenched without him even realizing it.

The agent, Raiola, asked in bewilderment, "Paul, why are you angry about watching a video?"

"How come he dealt with Rome so easily?"

"what?"

"Hmph, as long as I win the Champions League, everyone will shut up. If that's not enough, I'll win the European Championship next year."

Say it.

Pogba stood up, picked up the football, and hurriedly went out.

Raiola was dumbfounded.

More practice?

Is this kid going to do extra training?

It's worth noting that several of the new generation of talented basketball stars are incredibly lazy.

When Pogba first arrived at Juventus, he was very lazy and paid tens of thousands of euros in fines for being late. He was later severely reprimanded by the senior players, and his attitude improved.

Not to mention, during Champions League matches, he sometimes loses focus.
The following morning, the Wolfsburg team returned to Lower Saxony.

Hei Jin looked at his disciples' medical reports with great satisfaction and praised the medical and logistics teams highly.

He then roared at his disciples:
"Take a day off! Dismissed!"

The Wolfsburg players cheered with joy.

The club has a tight schedule ahead, so rest is very important.

After playing a high-intensity match, it usually takes four or five days for a player to fully recover.

Li Luo didn't leave; instead, he asked Tom to help drag out a large basket.

"Li, why don't you go back and rest?"

"I'll practice my free kicks."

He's getting ready to start practicing knuckleball.

[Pjanic module bonus effects: Not only does it improve passing, but it also gives you a better understanding of "knuckleball free kicks".]

Next, we may encounter many formidable opponents.

As a midfielder, the more weapons you have, the better.

Tom didn't mind accompanying Li Luo to extra training sessions at all, receiving two salaries from Manchester United and Wolfsburg, and working with Li Luo was so easy. The most tiring job was probably bathing the two Collie sheepdogs.

Moreover, reporting this positive information to the club is also part of the job.

(End of this chapter)