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

Chapter 19 A breathtaking dive to the summit! (Two chapters combined)

"The game restarts on the second circle."

Modeste kicks off and passes the ball across to Szalai.

"I heard there are rumors linking Modeste to a Chinese Super League club?"

"Yes, there is a possibility that he will come to the Chinese Super League. He is 26 years old this year, his center forward skills are very mature, and his individual combat ability is also very strong. If he joins the Chinese Super League, he will definitely not have any problems adapting to the environment."

"The market has proven that foreign players in the Chinese Super League who don't exploit their teammates are more reliable."

How well my teammates play is none of my business; I'll handle the problems myself.

"But this is the Bundesliga, and Modeste needs to rely on his teammates' cooperation."

The individual abilities of the Hoffenheim players are not weak.

Even Rudy, the rough German player who was contained by Lee Rock, has a superb long pass.

Needless to say, Firmino was the core of Hoffenheim's attack.

In an instant.

Several blue and white figures had already penetrated into Wolfsburg's half of the field.

Firmino dribbled past two players in the middle and continued to advance; his teammates spread out in a wide attacking pattern, stretching Wolfsburg's defense.

The Neckar Arena at night resembled a spaceship that had landed in a field, with thunderous cheers echoing across the open land.

Studio.
-
Firmino is amazing! He'll definitely be going to a big club next season, right?
-
[He may join Liverpool, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, or Chelsea.]
-
[When he joined a club of that level, Firmino didn't have as many tactical resources, but fortunately he was diligent and developed his 'shield striker' attributes at Hoffenheim.]
-
Of course, clubs of that level definitely have even more formidable finishers; the roles are different.

Command area.

Hei Jin looked relaxed.

His forte is to adopt a low-post defensive stance and hold on after taking the lead.

The teaching assistant's tone was slightly anxious: "It won't work, boss."

“Gilavogina was not present.”

"Arnold is too young."

simply put:
Guilavogui, who started in the last round and was targeted by Frankfurt, and who came on as a substitute this round, also has advantages; he is more cautious in positional defense.

19-year-old Wolfsburg youth academy prodigy Arnold is still developing. Although he is energetic, he is easily tricked into creating space by Hoffenheim's attacking group.

"Don't panic."

"Li, while retreating, directed Bendtner to hold the high ground defenses of Hock Village."

"Don't stop him, let Li Xiang kick however he wants!"

Actually, Li Luo didn't need to direct Bendtner.

Bendtner is already on the center circle line, exchanging trash talk with Hoffenheim's high defensive line in a "friendly" manner, and no one can persuade him to leave.

This guy's competitive attitude is so-so, but he's very enthusiastic about arguing.

Wolfsburg's teammates are not useless.

Former Bayern Munich player Gustavo precisely disrupted Hoffenheim's connection between the flanks and the center, regaining possession.

"Hehehe, no wonder he's a defensive midfielder who came from Bayern Munich."

"It should be said that you can't go to Bayern without some ability."

"We could faintly hear boos from the Hoffenheim fans. Gustavo made his name in Hoffenheim."

Li Luo had just retreated to the 30-meter area.

They did not turn back immediately.

He noticed that Hoffenheim's attacking players did not quickly get into position to defend, but instead, like Frankfurt in the previous round, they immediately launched a counter-pressing attack after losing possession during the attacking phase.

Why?

Why do aggressive, attacking teams immediately counter-press?

Why do teams that play a low-post, defensive style also counter-press and win the ball back on the spot?
There's no time to think about why.

Li Luo quickened his pace, accelerated his thinking, and the geometric model shaped by his spatial perception began to spin wildly.

Gustavo was experienced, but he was having a bit of a headache because of Hock's immediate counter-attack.

Frankfurt's counter-attacking in the last round was just a chaotic mess.

In this round, Hoffenheim's counter-pressing was surprisingly structured with multiple players running in a rectangular pattern, which severely disrupted Wolfsburg's midfield and defense.

at the same time.

Hoffenheim's high defensive line is also adjusting its depth closely and slowly to prevent Wolfsburg from launching long passes directly from their own half.

"Correct."

"Slow down the pace."

"We won't let Wolfsburg launch a quick counter-attack."

"If Wolfsburg had a top-class center-back or goalkeeper who could distribute the ball... hmm? It would be Li Luo's support!"

Wolfsburg's backfield teammates were overjoyed to see the Chinese teenager.

The rectangular compression netting in Huocun.

The very center area.

Li Luo barged in without any regard for reason.

The Hoffenheim players looked completely bewildered.

Wolfsburg's teammates aren't idiots.

"Wolfsburg center-back Knoch was very clever; he passed the ball to Li Luo, specifically to his preferred foot."

"The rectangular pressure network of Huocun is shrinking towards Li Luo in the center."

"The surrounding area has been cleared out."

Li Luo was a little nervous.

Occupying space and breaking the rectangular oppressive net is merely the brain's job.

To get the ball out as quickly as possible while being surrounded by four players, you also need to adjust your body posture in advance.

Hakan Çalhanoğlu tells you: How an excellent midfield maestro breaks free from high-intensity pressing.

A flash of inspiration.

Before receiving the ball.

Li Luo opened his body, adjusted his body's orientation, and twisted his hips in the process.

"Wow!"

"Receive the ball with a half-turn, and take a step accordingly."

"The greatest truths are the simplest."

"No stepping, just one kick."

"Take another step and move diagonally to neutralize another Huocun oppressive matrix!"

Everything happened very quickly.

The spectators in the stands watched as Li Luo kicked the ball, accelerated, kicked it again, accelerated again, and shattered Hoffenheim's formation.

Studio.

The barrage of comments flew by.
-
[Not bad, not bad. When I played on the school team, I also broke through the opponent's pressure or counter-pressing like Li Luo, making the most efficient runs to provide the safest passing options for my teammates in the backfield.]
-
So handsome.
-
Wow, he's so fast at short-range passing and running!
-
Li Luo is both an architect and a disruptor midfielder; he disrupted Hoffenheim's system off the ball.
-
The simplest path is often the best. Li Luo avoided many detours, unlike Pogba of Juventus who loves to show off his skills.

Firmino was a bit confused: Is Li Luo a 'brain-enhanced version' of Leverkusen's midfield maestro, Çalhanoğlu?

The Hoffenheim players aren't idiots.

The moment the rectangular counter-attacking system was shattered, everyone started running back frantically to get back into position and defend.

pity.

Wolfsburg players aren't idiots.

No matter how fast the Hoffenheim players run, they can't pass the ball as fast as the Wolfsburg players.

"coming!"

"Li Luo touched the ball three times."

"Connecting the midfield and backcourt."

"This changed Wolfsburg's overall rhythm, allowing them to launch a counterattack!"

"Pretty!"

"It was passed to De Bruyne."

"Li Luo is too good at maneuvering! He wasn't offside!"

Li Luo managed to slip through the formidable Huocun defense line.

The instant it passed through.

De Bruyne also painted a rainbow at the Neckar-Arena!

The football lifted off the ground, spun violently, flew past the center circle, and traced an incredibly beautiful trajectory in mid-air.

The camera moves along the trajectory.

The landing point.

Chinese teenagers run on the empty green field.

The adrenaline of countless viewers kept soaring.

"Single sword!"

An exciting moment.

Black Gold hunched over, his fists clenched.

The teaching assistants unconsciously squatted down on the grass, their eyes glued to the spot.

Marcus roared.

Li Luo did not look up.

Spatial awareness allows for perfect control of the ball's trajectory and landing point.

Looking at the Hoffenheim goalkeeper coming out to attack.

His first thought wasn't to break through the goal with a quick stop and a touch.

Instead.

98 points in heading ability!
Take a step and leap up.

Open your arms.

The body dives downwards.

The football is falling. A header!

The entire audience was stunned.

The commentator was dumbfounded.

All the burning gazes froze upon seeing this scene, utterly stunned.

Snapped!
The football turned into a cannonball.

It carries the force of wind and thunder.

It was whistling.

It's spinning.

It hurtled toward the gates of Huocun with unstoppable force!
Goalkeeper Bowman, his face flushed with anxiety, kicked with all his might, but his pink gloves found nothing.

Turn around.

The football has already tangled in the white net.

0:2! ! !

The whole place was boiling.

A dense chorus of applause poured down like a torrential downpour.

Li Luo lay down on the grass and touched his forehead.
[Shock level +1!]

[Shock level +1!]

[Shock level +1!]

【.】

The numbers are changing rapidly, with an unprecedented rate of increase!

Wolfsburg teammates rushed over one after another.

Overwhelmed with emotion, the crowd stacked themselves into a towering Arhat on the halfway point of the Huo Village stadium!
"That's fantastic, Lee!"

"You headed that ball, kid."

"I've seen Bierhoff's headers before, and tonight I witnessed Lee's powerful, curving header."

"What nonsense are you talking about? Li's heading ability is his biggest weakness."

"Hey, hey, hey, which bastard is ramming me?"

The humiliating 6-2 defeat in their last encounter was a disgrace for Wolfsburg.

Tonight, Li Luo has washed away this shame.

"Pretty!"

"Incredible!"

"A stunning header that will leave the audience breathless."

"The fish leaps to the top."

"A dazzling gem!"

"His talent is simply overflowing!"

"Li Luo heads the ball, De Bruyne provides the assist."

"A brace! Chinese youngster Li Luo scores twice in the Bundesliga."

"He helped Wolfsburg extend their lead."

"As a Chinese, I am proud of him."

The commentator was speaking incoherently.

Coach Zhang chuckled beside him.

Studio.

The big screen replayed the moment of the goal in slow motion from various angles.
-
[0 to 2? Then my 6 to 2 bet was half right.]
-
[Holy crap, is this Bierhoff channeling him? Or Van Persie?!]
-
[Li Luo has a knack for headers too?]
-
What? When did Li Luo learn to head the ball?
-
Wow, that's awesome! It's a work of art!
-
[So cool!]
-
[World-famous paintings!]
-
[It's a pity their opponent, Hoffenheim, isn't well-known. If it were Real Madrid or Barcelona, ​​and Li Luo had pulled off something like that, it would have caused a worldwide sensation.]
-
【husband!】
-
[How can it not be exciting for a Chinese player to score such a goal in one of the top five European leagues?]

Command area.

Black Gold's gaze was vacant.

The teaching assistants were still squatting on the ground.

"you."

"Why didn't you tell me that Li's headers were just as powerful?"

"Yes, boss, Lee's heading ability is his biggest weakness, and that's what Manchester United's report said back then."

The other side.

Marcus was in a terrible state of panic, so anxious that he kept pulling at his hair.

why.

Why did the Hoffenheim coaching staff overlook so much information about Li Luo?
Wasn't that kid supposed to be China's Xavi, China's Iniesta, China's Pirlo, and China's Fabregas?
VIP private room.

Volkswagen executives were ecstatic.

"It's so cool."

"Watching Li play football is a real treat!"

"The young ladies of the Porsche and Piëch families are not good enough for Lee!"

"The family wealth, diluted to their generation, is nothing compared to Li's commercial value."

"When Li becomes a superstar, he won't need to care about a woman's family background."

"The Sun reported that Li prefers Eastern girls, and the Sun is generally quite authoritative in this regard."

Cheshire.

The village of Hale was shrouded in a thin mist at night.

puff!
Ferguson was watching Li Luo's header on the TV screen when he couldn't help but spit out his water halfway through his drink.

"black gold."

"That guy, Black Gold"

Jack quickly chimed in, using a reproachful tone: "That Black Gold guy is simply..."

Ferguson wiped his mouth with a napkin and exclaimed, "He's simply a genius coach! He gave Lee the utmost freedom! He allowed the seeds of genius to bask in the sunshine of freedom and grow freely and vigorously."

"I'm incredibly looking forward to Lee's return."

"Quick! Switch back to the Manchester United live stream? Are Manchester United going to lose again?"

NEC Arena.

The revelry gradually subsided.

De Bruyne is a thoughtful and talented midfielder.

He carefully reviewed the game, trying to find ways to continue extending the lead.

Thinking about it.

His brow furrowed!
His gaze toward Li Luo was filled with sincere respect:
"Leaving aside this header-finishing play."

"Li is so selfless. He diligently organizes the play and patiently orchestrates the midfield. Even after a series of passes have broken down the defense, he always gives me the chance for the decisive pass!"

'Besides the lobbed pass that tore apart Frankfurt's high defensive line in the last round.'

'In other offensive phases, he always gave me the opportunity to assist.'

'He clearly saw the gaps in the opponent's defense. No, it wasn't just selflessness, it was teamwork. He put me in charge of the crucial pass. There was a deeper meaning: a variation.'

The match is about to restart in the center circle.

Li Luo and his teammates jogged back to their own half of the court.

He suddenly noticed the strange look in the Belgian's eyes: "What's wrong?"

De Bruyne rubbed a tender bud between his fingers, his eyes darting away: "It's nothing."

Li Luo thought to himself: With my passing attribute of 50, if I send a through ball into the bus during a positional attack, Hoffenheim will launch a counter-attack in no time. Fortunately, De Bruyne's passing skills are high.

Time passes slowly.

Every pass of the football captivates the hearts of the fans at the stadium.

Firmino has entered berserk mode.

In adversity, he recalled his impoverished childhood, the bullying he endured during his youth training, and the malnutrition he was diagnosed with when he first joined Hoffenheim.

Village, bonds, companions.
Time is running out for Huocun.

Can't give up!

Firmino in his shield-and-blade form, number nine, decides to engage in a final spatial battle with Li Luo!

next moment.

The Brazilian prodigy felt his fire extinguished, and stared blankly as Li Luo left the stage.
"Dead ball phase!"

"The match has reached the 74th minute."

"The fourth official held up the LED number plate."

"Black Gold used his last substitution."

"Replace Li Luo."

"Wolfsburg is about to enter a multi-front campaign. In a few days, they will travel to England to challenge their Europa League rivals, Everton."

There was thunderous applause.

Many Hoffenheim fans also applauded the Chinese teenager.

Li Luo walked off the stage.

[Shock Points Gained: 168456]

Tonight, my shock value increased by 150,000!
Black Gold gave the Chinese boy a big hug and explained, "The schedule is very tight. We have a big advantage right now. Hoffenheim's players are getting more and more aggressive. I'm worried you might get injured. We also need to prepare seriously for an even stronger opponent - Everton."

Li Luo nodded earnestly: "Thank you all for your hard work."

The teaching assistants quickly handed over dry towels and drinking water, and then called the team doctor over to check on him.

finally.

The referee blew the final whistle.

Hoffenheim 1:3 Wolfsburg

Chinese youngster Li Luo scored twice, shocking the Bundesliga.

(End of this chapter)