What is an attacking defensive midfielder?

[Tonik Rose through ball template (expert)]

Proficiency: 299/300

[The mate tea is effective; you gain an additional 1 proficiency point.]

Current proficiency: 300/300

[Tonik Rose through ball template (Senior) → (Expert)]

Proficiency: 0/500

[Pass: 74→75]

[Shots on goal: 55 → 57]

[Set piece: 46→47]

Mate tea is indeed excellent. After much effort and hard work, Hao Ren has obtained another expert-level template.

This time, I didn't use a loan; I relied solely on my own hard work!

Hao Ren (16 years old)

[Ball possession: 59; Passing: 75]

[Shots: 57; Headers: 52; Set pieces: 46]

Speed: 59; Endurance: 63; Physical Strength: 72

[Defense: 73; Vision: 70]

[Talents: Reversal of Cause and Effect, Future Warrior]

Overall rating: 72

Although his overall rating remains at 72 points, Hao Ren's shooting and passing have improved significantly.

"this……"

Looking at the numerical panel in his mind, Hao Ren was momentarily dazed.

I just realized that my passing has reached the same level as my defense!

Sensing something amiss, Hao Ren began to reflect on his actions.

Lately, in order to compete against Rangnick, I seem to have focused too much on improving my offensive template.

While the improved offensive stats do bring impressive numbers, this approach is far from ideal in the long run.

Hao Ren thought about it briefly.

Now that he has secured the starting position, he should follow his own instincts and not take the wrong path in attack because of Rangnick!

……

After training on the 20th, the players went home one after another after having dinner.

However, the base's offices were still brightly lit.

Rangnick and his assistant Almas are working overtime!

Judging from the various documents on Rangnick's desk, he is indeed under a lot of pressure right now.

Coaches like the RB Leipzig manager, who like to pressure their players, share a common trait: they are themselves quite sensitive to pressure.

"I absolutely cannot leave, I absolutely cannot."

Rangnick said, "The council members are wrong. They think I'm not good enough for the team, and I need to prove them wrong."

"Yes, Ralph. But... they don't seem to be giving you much time, we need to hurry."

Rangnick nodded, then began to peruse the documents compiled by Almas. One particular sheet of paper caught his attention.

[Special Statistics - Individual Players]

Goodman

[Team win rate when starting: 100%]

[Strengths: Interception (first in the team), Assists (first in the team), Successful Ground Confrontation (first in the team), Help Defense Support (first in the team)]

"..."

Rangnick's lips twitched.

I felt a little annoyed, but I couldn't deny the authenticity of these objective data.

"It's really quite good."

Hearing Rangnick's evaluation of Hao Ren, Almas leaned closer and said, "Indeed, I've been looking at the situation of European youth players recently. Gudman is already in the top tier at the age of 16. At least I haven't seen a better young defensive midfielder than him. He is very worthy of being cultivated."

"So Ralph, you want to start with Goodman? If so, I don't really agree with your idea."

Almas and Rangnick explained their points of view.

Young players are certainly good; they have great potential for development.

However, the crisis of Leipzig's coaching staff being sacked is an immediate concern.

Young players have potential, but they can't save Rangnick from the current crisis!

"..."

Rangnick looked at the documents in his hand and remained silent.

Just then, the computer on the table suddenly beeped with a notification.

The streamer you follow is now live!

[Douyu streamer, 14-year-old mid-laner, wants to go pro: Continuing to climb the ranks in Master today!]

"No."

Ronnick shook his head: "Goodman is the key to all of this."

"You think highly of him? Why?"

"Goodman has not yet reached his limit."

"His training efficiency and match motivation haven't been fully unleashed yet. Almas, you know how important efficiency is, especially for a young player like Goodman."

Rangnick has started using his old theories again.

"So what are you planning to do?"

Rangnick remained silent, simply opening a drawer and taking out his carefully preserved notebook.

Ralf Rangnick's Dark Football Rules

This……

This……

this!!!

Almas stared wide-eyed, speechless with astonishment.

Ralph took out his notebook.

Could it be that... he has realized something again?

Almas wanted to speak, but he knew he absolutely could not disturb Rangnick, who was already engrossed in his speech, so he could only try to remain silent.

Whoosh!

Rangnick quickly opened his notebook and took out a ballpoint pen.

3. Every team should build a transition chain between offense and defense; the best time to score is within 8 seconds of regaining possession.

The third rule was something he had removed a few months earlier. It did help Leipzig somewhat, but not nearly enough.

What Rangnick needs is a way to quickly improve the team's winning percentage in a short period of time!

[4]

First, he wrote down a "4", then Rangnick quickly raised his pen and slowly lowered it again.

4. Mr. Goodman is no longer allowed to play games.

……

"Master level games are indeed difficult, but it's alright. I can carry this game."

"..."

"Huya streamer 90226 Da Sima, are you a streamer too? I am too! Streamers help streamers, can you come and gank for me? The enemy jungler has ganked four times already. I supported you so much in the early game, and now that I'm getting ganked, you're just ignoring me!"

"Grass!"

"Huya streamer 90226 Da Sima is still farming in the jungle!"

Hao Ren was furious.

"Forget it, this jungler doesn't know how to play, I'll have to rely on myself. I'll go down to the bottom lane and help out, I think that should do the trick."

Just as Hao Ren was planning how to help the bottom lane, a pop-up window suddenly appeared on his computer screen.

[You may have violated Douyu's "Terms for Minors"]

To avoid affecting your subsequent live streams, you now need to re-verify your identity, confirming that you are indeed the verified user Liu Huanning and that you are at least 18 years old.

"Grass!"

Hao Ren yelled, "Who the hell reported me?!"

"No, is the moderator here? I'm over 18! I'm almost 1.8 meters tall! Don't listen to those people who reported me; my real-name authentication is fine!"

Upon discovering that his live stream was about to be banned, Hao Ren abandoned the game he was currently playing and rushed to the backstage area.

"You guys are really slutty. Did someone in the live stream report you? Do you dare to come forward? Add me on QQ and we can settle this privately. It's disgusting that you're doing these kinds of dirty tricks behind my back."

Hao Ren went to the account backend and quickly saw the message the system had sent him.

Live streaming carries risks. You now need to record a video of yourself holding your ID card, which will be manually verified by the platform.

[Upload video now?]

【no】

"..."

"Grass!"

Hao Ren had no choice but to exit the live stream.

To reassure his fans in the live stream, Hao Ren also posted on his Baidu Tieba account.

[14-year-old mid-laner wants to go pro: Don't panic, I'll have my mom verify it when she gets up tomorrow, it'll be fine.]

……