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

Chapter 39! A New Crisis? (Part 2)

All eyes were drawn to the swaying white net, then abruptly shifted back to the Chinese boy who had delivered the miraculous long pass.

That's so cool.

So elegant.

He was practically the soul of the team.

Milan is the fashion capital of Europe, and even the daughters of fallen families, down-on-their-luck noblewomen, and faded glamorous actresses couldn't help but scream and cheer at this moment.

Even people who don't understand football will be excited by Li Luo's inward-spinning curve.

An indescribable visual experience.

It's like appreciating a work of art.

The cheers that erupted from the viewing platform poured down.

Li Luo kept recalling how he had exerted force just moments before.

Body posture.

The hitting position.

Follow-through
Previously in training, I had never kicked such a 'perfect' inward-spinning arc.

Their long-passing ability has been pushed to its limits.

and.

The core of the inward-spinning long pass lies in the fact that the landing point changes several times after the drop before the inward spin dissipates, thus maximizing the pass's strengths and minimizing its weaknesses with a passing attribute of 56 points.

Of course, the teammate receiving the ball also can't be too unintelligent.

"Pretty!"

"The ball is in!"

"Li Luo delivered a breathtaking long pass that bypassed Inter Milan's defense."

"God's perspective".

"Top-notch game reading ability."

"A stunningly talented midfielder who has captivated Europe!"

"A long, unpredictable pass."

"The lateral curve of the ball after it hit the ground allowed Vieirinha to surge forward, receiving the ball and facing the goalkeeper one-on-one!"

"The connection between the two helped Wolfsburg take the lead."

The commentator's tone was excited.

Coach Zhang sighed. He never expected that Li Luo would break the deadlock with an inside-spin long pass.

Studio.

The big screen replayed the moment of the goal.

The screen was filled with a dense barrage of comments.
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That's awesome!
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【so hot! 】
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【husband!】
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[Awesome! Li Luo's long pass bounced and spun around after landing, completely overwhelming Inter Milan's defense. What's the working principle behind that?]
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[The Oreo principle, the Daliyuan effect, and the Orion aerodynamics.]
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[Passing on skills is one aspect, but more importantly, it's Li Luo's vision; doesn't he have a god-like perspective?]
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What role will Li Luo play in the national team? If he delivers a long pass like this in a national team match, wouldn't it allow our strikers to easily break through the opponent's goal?

Li Luo's Wolfsburg teammates rushed to hug him one after another.

They were very fond of the Chinese boy in front of them.

On the one hand, it's about building emotional bonds and team honor.

On the other hand, there are winning bonuses.

Vieirinia looked incredulous: "That's amazing, Lee. Before the ball went down, I thought you weren't passing it to me."

"Perfect lead time."

"The moment I received the ball, the inward spin of the football had just dissipated."

"Hey? Li, you seem to have grown a little taller? I'm the shortest in the team again."

Vieirinha is 172 cm tall and was selected for Portugal's 2014 World Cup squad. Surprisingly, this guy, a substitute, actually wore the number 10 jersey.

Li Luo retorted, "I'm already taller than you."

Everyone laughed.

There is no height discrimination in the world of football; the two were just joking and teasing each other.

De Bruyne managed to squeeze into the crowd and join the celebration.

Gazing excitedly at Li Luo's face, a surge of exhilaration welled up within him: 'Li's long passes are still somewhat unpredictable. He must be trying to make it difficult for the opponent to anticipate them, right?'

'His long-pass style is different from mine.'

Courtside.

Black Gold and the teaching assistants embraced each other excitedly.

So happy.

The second round of the Europa League saw a glimmer of hope for victory.

If Wolfsburg doesn't suffer from a host of injuries, they might be able to dream of winning the Europa League title this season!

The other side.

Mazari's hair was messy.

"damn it."

"That kid Li is so talented."

Wolfsburg is really lucky.

"If Inter Milan could have both the developing Li Luo and De Bruyne, that would be wonderful."

Next game.

The dullness returned.

Some say that no matter how open a team is, it becomes unwatchable when it steps onto an Italian pitch.

Inter Milan attacked very hard.

However, Wolfsburg excels at camping out and parking the bus, and their low-post defensive system has long been mastered by Hecking to be impenetrable.

Occasionally, a counter-attack can send shivers down the spines of tens of thousands of Inter Milan fans in the stadium.

The 50th minute of the game.

Kovacic delivers a long diagonal pass.

He is a household name in Croatia as a talented midfielder who joined Inter Milan at the age of 18 for a transfer fee of 1100 million euros.

Croatian fans' expectations of him.

This is equivalent to the expectations that Chinese fans have for Li Luo.

"Nagatomo Yuto, the timing of your wing runs is crucial."

"Two teammates followed up, wow! A series of close-range passes."

"Is it possible to penetrate and break through Wolfsburg's defenses?"

"Ah! Whose foot blocked it?"

"Gustavo is clearing the danger. He's passing the ball to Li Luo!"

"Hehehe, former Bayern player Gustavo is probably thinking: 'When I used to play in the Champions League, I played against opponents like Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Atletico Madrid, and Chelsea! Inter Milan isn't what it used to be, so I don't feel much pressure!'"

"Fight back!"

"coming."

Li Luo did not stick to the ball.

It was given to Maranda immediately.

He continued to charge forward, raising his hand to signal Little Black Egg to pass the ball to the side.

It didn't go very far.

Maranda passed the ball back again.
Sighs echoed throughout the San Siro stadium.

Inter Milan's home fans, having witnessed the quality of Wolfsburg's counter-attacks, couldn't help but show expressions of fear.

Very simple.

Li Luo possesses top-notch vision and can quickly spot weaknesses in Inter Milan's formation during their 'positioning and defensive retreat' process.

Ensure that the first half of the counterattack chain remains intact.

De Bruyne possesses top-notch passing and movement abilities, especially his deadly passes, which directly threaten the defense.

Ensure the quality of the latter half of the counterattack chain.

Dual-core killer weapon.

"oops."

"Li Luo made a through pass."

"The lead time was excellent!"

"De Bruyne makes a forward run down the right side."

"They were very fast; they touched the ball before Juan Jesus could."

"A super run!"

"Break the door!"

Tonight, De Bruyne has already had two shots saved by Handanovic.

This time.

With their defenses exposed, Inter Milan's goalkeeper was powerless to turn the tide.

Bah!
The football skimmed along the grass and blasted into the bottom left corner of the goal.

0:2! ! !

The San Siro stadium was filled with sighs.

"Pretty!"

"The ball went in again!"

"The Crouching Dragon and the Young Phoenix!"

"Li Luo connects with De Bruyne, a brilliant midfield duo! Together they dismantle Inter Milan's defense!"

Wolfsburg extended their lead.

"Li Luo provided an assist for his second goal."

"A Chinese player has amazed the San Siro."

The commentator's tone was enthusiastic.

Coach Zhang chuckled incessantly. "Li, so this is what it feels like to eat a pancake!"

De Bruyne, his cheeks flushed, raised his fists and jumped around.

Li Luo and his Wolfsburg teammates, on a conditioned reflex, also made the exact same celebration gesture.

Studio.
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What kind of neighborhood-level celebration?
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[Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Chick.]
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[Li Luo and his teammates are gelling better and better; Wolfsburg might just be able to stop Bayern from winning the title this season, haha!]

The celebrations in Wolfsburg gradually subsided.

The 68th minute of the game.

During the dead ball phase, the fourth official held up the LED number board on the sidelines outside the center circle.

"Black Gold has made a substitution."

"Li Luo needs to be replaced."

"A grueling week of four matches a week definitely calls for young players to get some rest."

"Don't use it until it's ruined."

Applause erupted from the viewing platform.

Li Luo walked to the sidelines and gave Arnold a high-five and a hug.

Black Gold excitedly opened his arms.

"That's fantastic, Lee!"

"Go and get some rest."

The teaching assistants handed out dry towels and water.

do not know why.

The moment he stepped off the field, Li Luo suddenly felt very tired.

However, he was in a very good mood.

[Shock Points Gained: 170256]

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

[Currently being redeemed]

Li Luo high-fived his teammates and staff on the bench as he took his seat.

Rumble!
A giant card suddenly appeared in front of him.

come on.

The Europa League blind boxes are unlikely to yield useless items!
I need to improve myself in all aspects.

Expectation
[Blind boxes are now open]

The card slowly revealed a phantom image of an 'upside-down hook'.

[Europa League Golden Boot]

[Europa League Killer, Europa League Striker, Europa League Tiger.]

When Porto qualified for the Champions League, he transferred to Atletico Madrid; when Atletico Madrid qualified, he transferred to Monaco; when Monaco qualified, he transferred to Manchester United. In the 2014/15 season, Manchester United failed to qualify for European competitions, not even the Europa League.

Which unlucky guy?

Are we cursed by the Champions League?
Li Luo couldn't help but recall the 'football curse' compilation he had recently watched.

The curse of Guttmann, the curse of Maradona, the curse of the Confederations Cup champion, and so on.

The funniest thing is that in the J-League, there was a striker named Ryoichi Maeda. From 2007 to 2012, for six seasons, every team that scored his first goal of the season was relegated from the J-League.

The J-League clubs were so frightened that they issued an order: absolutely no one is allowed to open the bottle!
[Congratulations on obtaining the Falcao "Tiger Descending the Mountain" module!]

【Awoo~】

[During the match, you can more easily connect shooting actions and adjust your shooting posture.]

[Additional attribute boost: Shooting +5]

What a good thing.

With several modules combined, my shooting attribute has reached a high of 75 points!
Attribute adjustments to Muller's 'fake run' module.

The attributes of Matthäus's Heavy Cannon and Falcao's Archery are added.

With a 75-point shot, are the European League champions afraid?
The night breeze in Meazza gradually dried the sweat.

It's as if your pores are breathing too.

Li Luo felt refreshed and relaxed.

The psychological pressure decreased sharply.

In a cohesive and balanced Bundesliga team like Wolfsburg, you can play it safe, develop steadily, and improve gradually.

Next season, riding on auspicious clouds
'Dream Theatre, your genius is back!'

'Oh dear, why does our Manchester United heir seem to be making little progress?'

finally.

Beep! Beep beep~
The whistle blew at the San Siro, a moment that broke the hearts of Inter Milan fans.

Inter Milan 1-3 Wolfsburg.

Black Gold excitedly clenched his fist.

Wolfsburg fans were overjoyed.

They won another Europa League match, making their hopes of advancing to the knockout stage even brighter.

The Chinese teenager stood under the advertising board on the sidelines, being interviewed by Italian media.

Long guns and short weapons are used to attack each other fiercely.

The spotlights kept flashing.

A chubby reporter asked, "Li, your performance tonight was fantastic, but many Italian fans may not be familiar with you. Could you introduce yourself?"

"My name is Li Luo, I am 18 years old, and I am Chinese."

"Would you like to play in Serie A?"

Serie A?

He will return to Manchester United next season and is unlikely to join any other club.

Li Luo shook his head subconsciously.

But I felt that it was impolite.

"Serie A has a glorious history, with many star players leaving legendary moments on the Apennine Peninsula."

clap clap.

There was thunderous applause.

Italian media were very satisfied with this answer.

suddenly.

The chubby reporter then asked another question: "Will you represent the Chinese national team in the international match two weeks from now? Will you make your national team debut? As far as I know, the opponent is Japan's second team."

"Team building up before the Asian Cup!"

"Many Chinese fans hope that you can wash away the shame of the Chinese national team's humiliating 1-5 defeat to Thailand's second team."

"You carry the hopes of countless Chinese football fans on your shoulders!"

Li Luo was stunned.

With the club playing four matches a week recently, there's simply no time to keep up with the news from the outside world.

what?
International match day?
In an international A-level match, representing the Chinese national football team, the opponent is Japan's second team?

That would expose many of my weaknesses!
The playing style of the Chinese national team players is different from that of their Wolfsburg teammates.

Blackgold's tactical system and the abilities of his Wolfsburg teammates largely masked his many shortcomings.

The Chinese national football team? To wash away the shame of a 1-5 defeat?

Team cohesion ahead of the Asian Cup?

Li Luo suddenly felt immense pressure.

While others are still leveling up with high-level players in the newbie village, I'm now being asked to solo elite monsters in basic gear?
In fact, Chinese fans are not that demanding.

Previously, when the Chinese national football team lost 0-8 to Brazil, Chinese fans were very forgiving and understanding, and many expressed their encouragement online.

However, losing 1-5 to Thailand's second team is simply unacceptable.

The interview ended a few moments later.

Li Luo calmed down.

No matter what, we must face it bravely.

There are still two weeks until the international A-level competition.

There's also a Bundesliga match where you can redeem a blind box.

There is still an opportunity for advancement.

A cold, mechanical, synthesized voice quietly began to play.

[Mission Triggered: China's Team Debut.]

[Mission Description: Regardless of the outcome of the competition, you will receive a reward.]

[Quest Reward: Dark Gold Treasure Chest]

Not a blind box redeemed with Shock Points?

Is it a treasure chest that gives out rewards directly?
What a good thing.

Li Luo's spatial perception module was obtained from a treasure chest!
One news item after another became a trending topic on Chinese social media.

"An inward spiral arc piercing the night sky of the Meazza."

Li Luo's masterful strategizing and two brilliant assists crippled Inter Milan.

A rising star in the Europa League.

The mastermind behind manager Hecking's strategy: Li Luo joins forces with De Bruyne to create a super midfield duo.

Japanese media: A major clash in an international A-level competition: J-League teams and some overseas elites gather to face off against prodigy Li Luo!

Chinese Football Association: Will Li Luo play? We need to hold a meeting to discuss this.

The Sun: Li Luo may secretly meet with an Asian girl during the international competition day.

The number of comments, likes, and shares continued to surge.
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What? Li Luo is going to beat up Xiao Rizi?
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This is a good thing!
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The headline of this news article reminded me of a line from "Captain Tsubasa".
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Football is a team sport, so let's not put too much pressure on Li Luo. He simply doesn't have time to integrate with the national team while playing in the Bundesliga. We need to be tolerant and understanding; he's the only college graduate from his village! Don't criticize or insult him.
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[Yes, regardless of the score, we should encourage Li Luo. He's still young and playing so well in the Bundesliga; we shouldn't let him bear the heavy expectations of the national team.]
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One genius can't save the national football team, but we must support Li Luo to the end!
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[In the Europa League match against Inter Milan, he provided two assists; who dares to question his ability?]
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[Li Luo's long pass was simply a work of art.]

(End of this chapter)