I'm 1.9 meters tall and weigh 200 pounds, can I pull the hem?

"Arsenal made their first substitution in the 63rd minute!"

"Iwobi has been substituted, and Liu Yang has taken his place!"

"Arsenal's fate is sealed, and Wenger probably hopes this promising young star can make his Champions League debut!"

"Experience the atmosphere of the Champions League, and also feel the intensity of top-tier teams!"

……

middle East.

Qatar.

Xavi, the former midfield maestro of Barcelona, ​​is intently watching the television screen.

"It has to be said that Enrique's transformation of the team has been quite successful."

"It's just not as...passing and control anymore."

"But Barcelona's squad is too thin..."

"Andres told me that there's a young lad from Arsenal across the table who has a lot of potential..."

"Ah, he's coming on!"

……

At Camp Nou, the opposing players who came on as substitutes were met with boos without hesitation.

Liu Yang jogged to the center circle and faced off against Busquets.

Busquets looked Liu Yang up and down.

His English is so-so, but he can manage basic greetings.

"Hello, little one."

As soon as the words left his mouth, Busquets realized something was wrong.

Even at nearly 1.9 meters tall, he couldn't compare to this kid.

His already slender frame appeared even thinner in comparison.

Damn, I've become a little guy.

Liu Yang simply responded politely.

Having just entered the arena, he needs to get into game mode as soon as possible.

……

The game continues.

Barcelona's goal kick.

Ter Stegen passed the ball to Pique, and both teams quickly spread out.

Enrique's tactical system shifted Barcelona from "passing and possession" to "feinting possession and counter-attacking," maximizing the power of the MSN combination.

But Barcelona is still Barcelona.

The ball moved smoothly through the backfield, defusing Arsenal's repeated pressing in the attacking third.

With a commanding lead, the Barcelona players wouldn't mind showing off their passing and control skills to the home fans.

Cheers and applause erupted at Camp Nou.

……

Near the center circle, Busquets received a pass from the backfield.

Upon receiving the ball, Welbeck quickly closed in, attempting to steal it.

In an instant, Busquets gently pulled and pushed the ball, and it drew a V-shape on the grass.

"Beautiful! Busquets' brilliant pull-back evaded Welbeck's challenge!"

"Using minimal force to achieve maximum effect!"

"Barcelona is about to switch from defense to attack!"

Busquets didn't hold onto the ball for long; he made a through pass to Alves, who was making a run down the right flank.

The Brazilian right-back is a key part of Enrique's "feigned possession, real counter-attack" tactic.

Capable of both offense and defense, with excellent skills.

They can switch roles at any time, such as full-back, winger, or even midfielder.

His partnership with Messi on the right flank is renowned.

This is one of the tactics in Enrique's system that allows him to quickly get the ball to MSN's feet.

"Is Alves going to cross the ball?"

"A beautiful feint! Gibbs fell for it!"

"Is Alves looking up, searching for Messi's position?"

Alves saw Messi.

Instead, he chose to kick the ball across the middle.

At this moment, Messi was sandwiched between Mertesacker and Ramsey like a hot dog, with no space to receive the ball.

Suarez wiggled his big butt and squeezed past Coquelin, retreating to the outside of the penalty area to receive the ball.

"Barcelona's attack has shifted to the center of the penalty area!"

"Suarez!"

"Kirkland was behind him, trying to physically assault him!"

"I can't squeeze in!"

"Suarez pulls the ball and turns!"

"Kirkland has been brought down!"

"After gaining weight, Suarez has become incredibly strong physically!"

……

During his time at Liverpool, Suarez was an all-around striker who could do everything.

Pouncing into the penalty area, dribbling solo, unleashing a long-range wonder shot, drawing defenders and then setting up teammates...

After joining Barcelona, ​​Suarez reduced his ball possession in order to adapt to the team.

That year, his muscles grew stronger and his lower body became more solid.

And speed and agility haven't declined too much.

Thus, a terrifying goal-scoring machine was born.

This year, he has surpassed Messi and Ronaldo, who have dominated the European Golden Boot award for several years, and is currently ranked first!

……

At that moment, Suarez pushed aside Coquelin.

They were calculating their next offensive option at the top of the arc.

Messi is still sandwiched like the meat filling in a sandwich.

Neymar on the left is entangled with Bellerin.

Or should I take a long-range shot myself?

Or, since we're already so far ahead, it's safer to pass the ball back and control the game. We can just drag it out a bit more!

Suarez didn't even have time to turn around and check on his teammates behind him.

Suddenly.

The perspective is dizzying.

Suarez felt as if he had been hit from the side and behind by a dump truck.

When I came to my senses, I found myself lying on the grass.

……

"Wow, Liu Yang knocked down Suarez!"

"A domineering physical confrontation!"

"I just praised Suarez for being very strong, and now someone even stronger has appeared!"

At Camp Nou, some Barcelona fans booed in dissatisfaction.

Pique immediately raised his arm, signaling that Liu Yang had fouled!

The referee made no call.

Iniesta reacted quickly, grabbing Liu Yang's jersey before Liu could accelerate.

The referee then blew his whistle and showed Iniesta a yellow card.

Pique, Neymar, Alves, and Alba immediately surrounded the referee to express their objections.

"Let's take a look at the slow-motion replay."

"Liu Yang's play... wasn't a foul at all."

"He touched the ball first, and then his body made contact with Suarez."

"The advantage of having long legs!"

……

Iniesta did not join the protests against the referee.

Instead, he patted Liu Yang's butt in a friendly manner and explained in English with a Catalan accent that he had committed a tactical foul.

Liu Yang smiled and patted Iniesta on the shoulder.

The referee, who was in the distance, finally dispersed the crowd and indicated that the decision remained unchanged: it was a free kick in Arsenal's own half.

Suarez has gotten up from the ground.

Looking at Liu Yang's broad shoulders, I couldn't help but touch my own front teeth.

……

On the sidelines, Unzue looked somewhat surprised.

"Suarez's ability to compete in physical duels has greatly improved!"

"He can often hold his own against the opposing center-backs!"

"They were overturned so easily?"

Enrique laughed:

"That's what makes him so formidable!"

"It has both technology and toughness."

"I watched the tapes of his recent games, and his defense has improved a lot."

"If we can buy him, I think he can play in both Iniesta's and Rakitic's positions."

Unsuai shook his head.

"But his playing style... doesn't seem that Barcelona-esque."

"Does it have to be very Barcelona-esque?"

"Practicality is the best."

Enrique has always been a very insightful head coach.

The fact that they were able to withstand the pressure and change the possession-based style that Barcelona considers its soul to "feigned possession and real counter-attacking" speaks volumes.

Of course, not every idea can lead to success.

For example, his time coaching Roma was a complete mess.

For example, in the early days of his tenure at Barcelona, ​​he once made Messi a substitute, which resulted in Barcelona suffering a major setback.

……

The game continues.

Ramsey passed the ball to Liu Yang.

At Camp Nou, fans sang Barcelona's anthem once again.

Suarez was very proactive in tracking back.

He was somewhat resentful.

They entangled Liu Yang from behind.

The Uruguayan striker, with his solid lower body, tensed his thigh muscles and was not knocked down by Liu Yang again.

But he soon discovered that such defense was ineffective.

Liu Yang couldn't overpower him, but he couldn't reach the ball either!

This guy is too broad!

Liu Yang turned and began to accelerate forward with the ball!

Suarez hesitated for a moment, and he didn't even have a chance to foul.

In a daze, Suarez had an urge to bite something.

……

Iniesta, who was closest to the ball, resisted the urge to reach out and grab the jersey again.

I just received a yellow card; it would be a huge loss if I got sent off.

Rakitic quickly closed in.

Force, but don't rob!

Before the match, Barcelona's coaching staff analyzed video footage and proposed tactics to target Liu Yang.

Send a player with strong physical strength to go head-to-head with Liu Yang.

We don't need to be able to withstand the attack, but we need to slow down Liu Yang's accelerated advance during the counterattack.

Clearly, Rakitic is the best fit for this role in the Barcelona team.

Croatia's midfielders possess the strong physique typical of Eastern Europeans, along with tireless stamina.

The other Barcelona players were on the perimeter, responsible for providing support and limiting Liu Yang's passing lanes.

The coaching staff warned Rakitic: This big guy has excellent footwork, so we must not make any careless tackles!

Rakitic himself watched the video.

He was also surprised when he saw Liu Yang repeatedly change direction to shake off Kant.

That move, that change of direction, that ball control.

Why do they look so much like my three teammates on the front line?

Is this a move that someone with this physique can actually make?

……

Rakitic lowered his center of gravity, pressing closely while observing Liu Yang's footwork and touch rhythm.

He was trying to figure out what kind of feint the kid might make.

In just one second, Rakitic realized something was wrong.

This kid doesn't seem to be planning on doing anything fancy, does he?

On the contrary, the speed is getting faster and faster!

Liu Yang pushed the ball forward.

Instant acceleration!

Rakitic realized he was in trouble: he couldn't keep up with the speed!

He quickly stretched out his right leg and poked the ball!

Didn't get it!

The players on both sides were all taken aback.

This was a clear foul!

However, it was Rakitic who was lying on the ground!

The moment his body made contact with Liu Yang, his feet were lifted off the ground and he was flipped over!

Liu Yang, however, seemed completely unaffected, only swaying slightly.

Keep dribbling forward!

……

"Rakitic was knocked over!"

"Even the strongest Eastern European midfielders can't compete with Liu Yang's physique!"

"Barcelona's midfield has been completely breached!"

A few gasps of amazement could be faintly heard from the stands at Camp Nou.

Enrique and Unzue were also stunned.

I knew this kid was physically strong, but I never expected him to be this strong!

They tore apart Barcelona's midfield defense in the simplest and most brutal way!

Busquets complained bitterly.

His speed was simply not fast enough.

Even with the wheelchair spinning and sparks flying, they still couldn't get through to provide backup.

Liu Yang left them behind!

Ter Stegen was now only left with Barcelona's central defensive pairing.

Mascherano and Pique.

This central defensive pairing is no longer as solid as it was when they won the championship last year.

Pique is not yet thirty, which is his peak age.

However, he occasionally loses focus on defense for no apparent reason, and this has been happening more and more frequently lately.

Mascherano is 32 years old and his physical condition is beginning to decline.

This has a greater impact on him, as he is a short center-back.

Faced with the aggressive Liu Yang, Mascherano decisively charged towards him.

Standing at 1.74 meters tall, he was a top-class defensive midfielder during his time at Liverpool.

After arriving at Barcelona, ​​he was converted into a defender.

His signature move on the defensive end is the tackle!

As modern football has evolved, the timing, technique, and methods of tackling have developed into a discipline.

Mascherano's accurate predictions, timing, and years of experience in South American leagues, the English Premier League, La Liga, the Champions League, and other competitions make him a player who can rival all active players in this discipline.

At Barcelona, ​​he can tackle a healthy Bale when facing Real Madrid's counter-attacks.

At Liverpool, he was able to tackle a healthy Kaká against AC Milan's counter-attacks.

……

Liu Yang didn't intend to go head-to-head with Mascherano.

This guy is cunning and tough, and his predictions are very accurate. Even if he can't defend against it, he will slow down the pace of his own attack.

Any short player who can survive and even make a name for themselves in the central defensive line is not to be trifled with.

Snapped!

At high speed, Liu Yang's ankle jerked!

The ball rolled in the opposite direction from Mascherano's sliding tackle!

"Beautiful through ball!"

"Welbeck!"

"Wow, Pique's lost focus again, his offside trap went awry!"

"Welbeck has a one-on-one opportunity!"

The home stand at Camp Nou erupted in uproar.

Enrique crushed the water bottle in his hand!

……

Welbeck has just recovered from injury and has been given permission by the team doctor to start.

I'm holding back a lot of energy.

He took a sharp step into the penalty area and unleashed a powerful shot!

The ball flew towards the far corner of the Barcelona goal!

Ter Stegen stomped his foot on the turf and landed nimbly.

The body is stretched into a straight line.

I flicked the ball away with the tip of my glove!

The home Barcelona fans breathed a sigh of relief.

"Wow, Ter Stegen made an incredible save!"

"A lightning-fast reaction, a lightning-fast dive, and he blocked Welbeck's shot!"

"Welbeck wasted a very good one-on-one opportunity."

The comment section immediately erupted in activity.

- [Holy crap, that was a perfect dive!]

At only 23 years old, Ter Stegen has already demonstrated the ability of a top-class goalkeeper!

He could be a top player in most countries, but Germany has Neuer!

- [Liu Yang's advance was too brutal; with just simple dribbling, acceleration, and physical confrontation, he tore apart Barcelona's midfield!]

- [Idiot Welbeck, what a waste of such a beautiful assist from Liu Shen!]

- [I'm used to it. Beckham, who never scores, was once known as one of Manchester United's "Dark Four Kings" along with Vardy, Nash, and Young. He was a legendary striker who only scored one goal in a single season!]

……

Welbeck was about to give Liu Yang a thumbs-up.

What followed was Sanchez yelling and shouting.

He looked back and saw that the ball was still in bounds and was slowly rolling along the baseline toward the sideline!

Sanchez and Walcott quickly pushed forward, attempting to pressure Barcelona's defense to play the ball out from their own half.

Welbeck immediately turned around and charged towards the ball.

The ball came to Alves' feet.

I looked at Arsenal's fierce pressing in the attacking third, especially Sanchez who was practically face-to-face with the ball.

He had no time to think.

He decisively passed the ball to Busquets.

That guy's ability to get away from the spot and his passing skills are unparalleled.

……

Busquets had just stopped the ball when Welbeck, like a madman... an aggressive hound, turned and charged again.

This is why, even if he only scores one goal in a season, he can still gain the favor of two great managers, Ferguson and Wenger, and become an important rotation player.

Their tireless running, unique ability to disrupt the game, and high pressing ability in the attacking third!

Facing Welbeck, who was pouncing like a vicious dog, the Barcelona defensive midfielder remained very composed.

He had faced this kind of pressure countless times.

Gently pull the ball with your right foot.

Turn around.

Then flick the ball with your left foot.

He gracefully defused the pressure from the Arsenal striker.

It also created space for the ball to be played.

Busquets was full of confidence.

He was only 28 years old at the time, at the peak of his career.

"Busquets turns around, and Barcelona goes from defense to attack" is a scene that every Barcelona fan dreams of.

Unlike later, when Professor Bu had aged considerably, he was in a state of decline.

In the nightmares of Barcelona fans, there will still be images of "Busquets turning and being dispossessed, Barcelona switching from attack to attack but Pique unable to catch up, switching to a one-on-one with the opponent, and then losing the ball again."

……

Busquets has a high football IQ.

He suddenly realized that something was wrong.

It feels like someone's missing?

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Arsenal's number 22's massive body charging fiercely towards me!

Busquets has no way to avoid it!

boom!

Busquets, who was just about to pass the ball, was knocked to the ground!

"Busquets' turn was intercepted!"

"Liu Yang successfully intercepted the ball in the attacking third!"

Enrique, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, turned serious again.

……

Pique finally stopped daydreaming and quickly adopted a position to stay back.

At this point, he wasn't particularly fast, but he wasn't so slow that he couldn't catch up under any circumstances.

Mascherano pounced on him quickly.

There was no rash tackle.

This interception was too sudden; Barcelona's defense was not yet fully formed.

His first priority is to prevent Liu Yang from creating a one-on-one opportunity through a sudden burst of speed.

However, Liu Yang slowed down and then took a sideways step.

Ter Stegen pupil earthquake.

At this distance, is this kid going to shoot?

He roughly estimated that the ball was more than thirty meters away from the goal.

……

Another module lit up in Liu Yang's mind.

He didn't use a single module in the defense and dribbling just now.

It's all thanks to the stat boosts from Solskjaer!

But this time, it was Alan Shearer, wearing a black and white jersey, who slowly lit up.

The bonus from being the Premier League top scorer, combined with the double boost from Solskjaer's influence, has already exceeded expectations.

[Shots on goal: 99+!]

[Foot strength: 99+]

A Chinese-American teenager on the green field swings his arm and kicks his foot.

A force that can withstand a thousand pounds!

"Snapped!"

The ball deformed violently, leaving a trail of afterimages in the air!

It shot straight at Barcelona's goal!

Ter Stegen leaped with all his might, reaching out towards the top right corner of the goal!

I didn't encounter anything.

"Bang!"

While Ter Stegen was still in the air.

The ball slammed heavily against the bottom edge of the goal frame.

It bounced inside the goal line!

Ter Stegen crashed to the ground, and when he looked back, the ball was already lying in the goal.

The Camp Nou stadium fell silent for a moment.

Enrique held his head in his hands, in disbelief.

Harvey, watching on television, was dumbfounded.