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

Chapter 117 Time is like a little horse

"The match is over. Congratulations to Wolfsburg for taking the lead in the first leg!"

"This match looked very close, but in the end, it turned out alright."

"Talented people emerge in every generation in Europe, and the Mediterranean is constantly pushing the old aside. Black Gold has defeated the La Liga champion coach and Champions League champion coach - Benitez!"

"The clash of spears, the feast of attack between the Wolfsburg twins and the Naples heroes, has temporarily come to an end."

"Man of the Match: Wolfsburg's number 10, Li Luo!"

"He contributed two assists and a goal in this match, leading to a resounding victory over the Lightning Legion!"

"Li Luo's midfield dominance is getting stronger and stronger, and many fans are looking forward to seeing what kind of performance he will deliver when he returns to Manchester United next season."

"The director's camera zoomed in on Li Luo as he walked to the sidelines, and Wolfsburg staff quickly surrounded him."

"Hehehe, you look a bit tired. At 18, you're at an age where you have things on your mind. You seem to be spacing out."

Zhan Jun and Coach Zhang were laughing non-stop.

Fans watching on TV began to look to the future: not only has Wolfsburg never won the Europa League, but no Chinese player has ever won the Europa League title either.

Maybe they can even add a Bundesliga title to the list.

At the San Paolo Stadium, the blue and white wave showed no sign of waning despite the defeat.

Flames rose, but the celebrations of victory were over. Napoli fans held their blue and white scarves and banners above their heads. Their roars lacked the excitement of the past, replaced by resentful anger and fanaticism, which mingled with thick smoke and spread to every corner.

Li Luo and his teammates thanked the Wolfsburg fans in the away stand.

As he clapped, countless shooting moments flashed through his mind like a slideshow.

If we don't consider the physical strain...

The module he acquired tonight will allow him to unleash devastating firepower like a machine gun during training.
"Li, time flies so fast."

"Before you knew it, a beautiful female reporter was greeting you over there!"

"Nonsense, plenty of beautiful women greet Li."

Li Luo snapped out of his daze and glanced at the Italian female journalist, Miriam Leone, who came into view.

The other person smiled and waved.

Her every move exudes the composure and languor of a mature woman, like a ripe purple grape, still damp and moist from being just washed.

The smell of gunpowder still lingered in the air at the São Paulo stadium.

Li Luo smiled and responded.

This is basic courtesy.

He's not a lecher.

Suddenly I remembered: the other person handed me a business card last time, and I haven't added their contact information yet.

Maranda, standing nearby, looked wary and blurted out, "Li, that female reporter is trying to attack you!"

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Fortunately, the sound wasn't loud.

Li Luo was worried that the media present would hear these messy and distorted facts.

"Don't talk nonsense, kid."

"I'm not making this up. The way she looked at you was like she was looking at prey. I remember when I went back to my hometown in Africa when I was a child."

Let's talk about it back in the locker room.

De Bruyne and Mertens exchanged jerseys.

The two have been friends on the national team for many years.

Mertens suddenly remembered something: "Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham, and West Ham United are all interested in me, but I'm not going."

De Bruyne asked curiously, "Why?"

"Tactical position? Those clubs can't guarantee my tactical position, Kevin. You need to be careful. If you leave Wolfsburg in the future, you need to go to a club where you can guarantee your position, not like when you were at Chelsea."

Say it.

Mertens raised his finger and pointed in one direction: "My statue will stand in the São Paulo stadium."

Post-match press conference.

The black and gold exterior shone brightly, and I couldn't help but feel a pang of envy for the Italian stadium's auditorium, a perfect blend of local culture and interior design.

"A fantastic season!"

"Wolfsburg is on the right track."

"What? Will we become the kings of Sanya like Leverkusen did back then? No way!"

"They're so unlucky."

A few minutes later.

Benitez appeared on camera, his expression grave, his tone revealing his resentment:

"Hmph, Black Gold isn't some kind of tactical mastermind; I think Li is."

The reporters burst into laughter.

Some believe that Berlusconi is simply trying to deflect the pressure of losing the game.

News related to European competitions has become a trending topic online.

"The King of Football's Playing Style: Li Luo's Positioning and Chip Shot Against the Lightning Army!"

A lengthy analysis (over 10,000 words): What did Li Luo do before scoring his first goal?

Gonzalo Higuain misses an open goal; even the superstar striker can't hide his declining form.

Space Trap VS Space Trap: The Ultimate Game Between Black Gold and Benitez.

Benitez: Blackg isn't a great coach, Lee is.

Manchester United and Juventus striker Alvaro Morata have reached an agreement; Morata's transfer will be completed in the summer transfer window.

Pogba: My agent tells me not to talk nonsense. I really like Lee, and if I have the opportunity to return to Manchester United in the future, I hope he will support me well.

The Sun: A Reunion in São Paulo: The Untold Story of Li Luo and Miriam Leone.

The number of comments, likes, and shares skyrocketed.
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Manchester United's immediate impact has increased by 1; they've finally acquired Morata.
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[All talk and no action? Manchester United's transfer budget is so high, can't they at least buy more top-tier players?]
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[Those who can't buy it don't want to go, and even if they do, they won't become the top dog.]
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[Pogba wants me to support him?]
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If the youngster wins the Champions League this season and returns to Manchester United, who can stop him?
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[Li Luo and Pogba, the Red Devils' twins, I'm still really looking forward to it. After all, both of them have the Red Devils' mark during their development. I can't even imagine how many assists Li Luo will feed the Manchester United forwards when Pogba plays deep and orchestrates the attack.]
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[Morata: I can have a brand too! Come on, brand me!]

The Wolfsburg team returned to their hotel.

Generally speaking.

Hotels in Naples typically accommodate visiting teams on the upper floors of the building.

This is a tradition: in the last century, when other clubs played away games against Napoli, their team buses would arrive at the hotel covered in rotten fruit and all sorts of filth.

The away team's food and water should be guarded by multiple security personnel 24 hours a day to prevent poisoning.

with no exceptions.

Gullit has mentioned these things in interviews, describing the many frenzied scenes he witnessed when he first came to Naples.

Li Luo returned to his room.

Write a detailed diary and review the match.

Spatial backtracking.

The red line extends rapidly from God's perspective, and scenes from the game are quickly replayed.

The summary was completed easily with almost no time consumption.

I'll continue writing down my thoughts and reflections.

"Because Mr. Black and my teammates trusted me, the course of the game became more and more favorable to Wolfsburg."

"It's a pity that I will have to say goodbye to everyone soon."

"When I return to Manchester United next season, I may face more opponents like Benitez or even stronger than him. The challenge will be severe. After watching Manchester United's recent games, I think I haven't improved enough."

"Relax, don't overthink it. The most important task now is to win the championship."

Close the notebook.

Li Luo lay on the bed, holding a tablet computer, and started watching videos.

It seems I've forgotten something?

I did not add the contact information for the blonde, busty female journalist, Miriam Leone.

He thought about it.

Forget it, I won't contact them first.

What's the point of just chatting with girls?

You should adopt a passive screening approach: only decide whether to give feedback if the other party is willing to continue to take the initiative.

One must focus on one's career and self-improvement.

Drop drop drop.

The phone rang.

[Morata: Lee, we'll be playing together at Manchester United next season, you know, it's been my childhood dream. Anyway, I'll be heading to Old Trafford with a Champions League title.]

Li Luo yawned.

I'm not thinking too much about it. I can't get distracted. I need to focus my energy on the rest of the season.

Bundesliga champions.

German Cup champion.

Europa League champion.

We must strive toward these three goals.

If he returns to Manchester United empty-handed, it will affect the initial trust his teammates and coaching staff had in him.

The next few minutes passed quickly.

The days were peaceful.

Li Luo trains hard every day and occasionally goes out for a walk with some of his younger teammates.

I will stop eating random things.

Keep yourself in top competitive condition.

Before you know it, it's Bundesliga match day again.

The Wolfsburg bus is traveling on the road to Hamburg.

Hamburg is Germany's second-largest city and boasts Europe's second-largest port, earning it the reputation of "Germany's gateway to the world."

Hamburger SV once had a glorious past, but now it has fallen on hard times. Its former glory is gone.

To date, the team has been mired in relegation battles for several seasons, but has always managed to escape unscathed.

This club has been in the Bundesliga for 52 years, which is recognized by Guinness World Records as the club with the longest continuous participation in Europe's top league.

His current nicknames are: Bundesliga holdout, relegation battle maniac, and relegation play-off expert.

"Zhuangdianertai! Zhuangdianertai! Good evening, viewers!"

"What you see now is the People's Park stadium."

"The home team, Hamburger SV, has already changed its fourth head coach this season."

"Hehehe, there's a good chance they'll switch to a fifth one."

"Don't underestimate Hamburg, who are currently in the relegation zone. Their strength and mystique are undeniable."

The commentator then began to explain some interesting facts about Hamburg's history.

例如：14世纪的无头海盗、1664年的神圣天鹅、1842年世界上第一张新闻照片、1945年绳索街的文化滋生、1984年华国与德国工作人员通力合作《100年来最具想象力的配载》.等等事件。

Coach Zhang was deeply worried.

Hamburg, currently fighting to avoid relegation, has a rather unpredictable strength.

They thrashed Schalke 04 2-0, drew with Borussia Dortmund, and drew with Bayern Munich.
Beep! Beep beep~
The match ended after 90 minutes.

Wolfsburg players were bruised and battered, but managed to secure a victory without any real trouble.

Li Luo lay on the grass for quite a while.

The injury recovery rate module is now active.

too frightening.

A miraculous relegation-threatened team.

Even the grass and goalposts are helping Hamburg avoid relegation!

De Bruyne stepped forward with concern: "Thank goodness you were here, otherwise we might have..."

"It's the result of everyone's joint efforts."

Li Luo got up and patted the bits of grass stuck to his hair.

"Li, I have something on my mind."

The Belgian midfielder hesitated, stammering and seemingly wanting to say something but stopping himself. Finally, he sighed and changed the subject: "Well, we're working hard towards the championship trophy!"

He is very professional; he can't talk about transfers at this stage, as it would affect team morale.

Time is like a pony, its hooves crushing all waiting.

three days later.

The second leg of the Europa League kicks off.

Most of the Wolfsburg players have not yet fully recovered.

Napoli is in the same situation, having just gone through a tough league battle.

Li Luo's 95 points in physical fitness and injury recovery rate modules have once again become god-tier skills.

Cheers erupted throughout the arena.

The match was incredibly intense.

Both sides made frequent mistakes.

Possession of the ball changed hands repeatedly.

Courtside.

Black Gold looked helpless.

"After playing a high-intensity match like Hamburg, our players need at least four days of rest to fully recover."

"The Bundesliga schedule is unreasonable."

These are not just casual complaints, but are supported by solid scientific evidence: After a high-intensity game, it takes at least 96 hours for the muscles of key players to fully recover from fatigue and micro-injuries, especially for midfielders and defenders who frequently run back and forth, who bear an even heavier burden.

As for the physical burden on the goalkeeper and center forward? Some are overburdened, while others are underburdened.

Some distinctive football stars play with great ease most of the time and don't seem tired at all.

For example: Neuer, who makes people worry about catching a cold; Giroud, who is temporarily being criticized as a complete flop; and the famously dashing Berbatov.
The other side.

Benitez looked slightly surprised: the Chinese prodigy who was constantly running on the green field was full of energy and stamina, and his handling of both offense and defense was crisp and clean. His form was unexpectedly good.

"I watched the video of the last Bundesliga match. Li looked very tired and had a minor injury. How did he recover so quickly?"

"It's a little scary."

"His recovery speed is the same as Hazard's."

Fortunately.

Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain is also in good form.

Studio.
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Why are neither side employing any tactics?
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[The tactics were there, but poor execution. Both teams' players were too fatigued. The pace was fast, the intensity was high, and the movements were distorted, causing the referee to blow the whistle frequently, making the game fragmented.]
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But I watch the Champions League. That makes sense; most of those players with incredible recovery abilities are in the Champions League and the Premier League.
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Benitez learned from the first leg and adopted a simpler approach.

finally.

The referee blew the final whistle.

Wolfsburg 3:2 Napoli

They advanced to the Europa League semi-finals.

Instantly, the cheers from the stands erupted like a landslide and a tsunami.

Tens of thousands of fans chanted "Li~Li~Li~" in unison, the sound rising in waves.

They kept shouting.

Amidst the boiling cheers, a hint of barely concealed reluctance gradually crept in.

Despite being a loan player, Li Luo left the club with many shining moments through his amazing performance throughout the season:

After equalizing the score, seeing a group of angry, burly men on the opposing side, he ordered Wolfsburg's crown prince, Arnold, to retrieve the ball;

After the match was stopped, he asked the referee to give the Everton player who fouled him a red card;

The stunningly beautiful crescent-shaped blade conquers the devil's home turf;
After being cut down, he always gets up immediately and continues to participate in the competition;
Luckily, he was wearing sliding shorts after his opponent pulled down his shorts.
In icy Russia, a super lob shot gets stuck on the goal line;
The shot was completed with the ball;
The web weaver who controls the whole situation;
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There are so many scenes, each one a precious memory for Wolfsburg fans.

There's also a deeply moving quote: "I won't leave Wolfsburg empty-handed."

As the season draws to a close, the inevitable farewell has quietly surfaced in everyone's hearts amidst the cheers.

Wolfsburg teammates are cheering.

The Napoli players looked dejected.

Li Luo is opening blind boxes.

Rumble!
Rumble!
Accompanied by a dense rumble of thunder.

Two enormous cards stood before him.

Li Luo was calm.

Two figures slowly emerged.

[Congratulations on obtaining: Alaba's "Elastic Tackling" module. Additional effects: Defense +2, Steals +2. You have a clearer understanding of the significance of the perimeter line on both offense and defense.]

[Congratulations on obtaining the Martinez "Attacking Defender" module. Additional effects: Shooting +2, Ball Control +2, Defense +2. No negative effects. Martinez has been converted into a center-back for the past two seasons, ensuring no negative effects. You won't become attracted to boys.]

The card turned to dust in the wind, and the specks of starlight merged into the feet of the Chinese genius.

Li Luo had a deep impression of these two players: Alaba looked like an actor from a Chinese children's drama; Martinez, for some reason, became a popular male and female lead in a strange football novel.

Shooting: 88, Possession: 86, Defense: 77, Tackling: 75.
The crucial final battle of the season for Wolfsburg is drawing ever closer.

"plum"

"plum?"

Li Luo snapped out of his daze and found a blonde, busty female reporter standing in front of him, Miriam Leone.

The latter smiled and said gently, "Sorry to bother you. If you don't have time now, I might have a chance to interview you next season during the Champions League, when Manchester United plays against an Italian team."

Li Luo nodded: "It's okay."

Champions League next season?
Manchester United are fighting hard for a top-four finish! If they're a bit unlucky and don't face an Italian team for many, many years, maybe it'll be this female reporter's descendant interviewing them.

Passive screening: Unless the other party is willing to continue to take the initiative, you decide whether or not to give feedback.

Next.

The interview was conducted as if it were just going through the motions, but when the Italian beauty's gaze fell on him, there was a subtle sense of "a calico cat eyeing its prey": she didn't get too close, but every glance, every gesture of her hand to smooth her hair, seemed to be slowly and deliberately sniffing out the scent of her prey, with a precise control hidden in her languidness.

"Li, you can consider adding my contact information. Let's meet up and chat sometime. I won't cause you any trouble."

The distinctive softness of the Sicilian accent is like a freshly peeled purple grape, revealing its plump roundness, and its smile is full of charm.

Not at all promiscuous, yet full of allure.

Miriam Leone's skill level is far superior to that of the young models.

He then proactively handed over a business card.

Even Beya seemed like a greenhorn in front of her.

Li Luo nodded and quickly left.

During this time, you must take care of yourself.

During this period, you must not be fooled by mature women.

The Manchester sniper rifle was almost aimed at her forehead.

Two days later.

Wolfsburg players, coaching staff, and other personnel gathered in the training ground's canteen to watch the live draw for the Europa League semi-finals.

"Aren't there upper and lower brackets? Why do we need to draw lots?"

"That was in the past. Let me explain the rule changes to you."

"Don't talk yet!"

Breitner's voice came through the television speakers: "The first semi-final matchup is in: Wolfsburg vs. Dnipro!"

Submit questions?
The whole team breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, I'm just worried about facing the defending champions, Sevilla, in the Europa League.

(End of this chapter)