Football: I am only 16 years old, and you want me to retire and make a comeback?

Chapter 473 Christmas Match Week Preparations: The Red Flag Flying in Little Brother Rhodes' Heart
Betway：2018-19赛季曼联球员TangYe赛季助攻王赔率降低至1.04，因赔率过低封盘，伦敦时间12月28日晚12时之后将不接受任何投注。

2018-19 Premier League Assist Chart (as of Round 18)
1. Tang Ye (Manchester United), 20 times.

2. Hazard (Chelsea), 7 appearances.

3. Eriksen (Tottenham), 6 times.

3. Ryan Fraser (Bournemouth), 6 times.

3. Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), 6 times.

Last season, Tang Ye's total number of league assists was roughly the same as the combined total of the second and third place players.

At the time, many Premier League fans joked that Tang Ye was better than the second and third place finishers in the assist rankings combined.

However, the situation has changed slightly this season.

7 + 6 + 6 < 20.

After scoring a hat-trick of assists in the 18th round, the Manchester United midfielder's total number of league assists has surpassed the combined total of the second, third, and fourth place finishers.

In response, a popular YouTuber who trades stocks shared his indirect perspective during a live stream.

"It turns out the LSE (London School of Economics) professor was right; Tom, the Premier League assist leader, is not a worthwhile investment. If you're only looking for a stable 4% annual return, then I don't think investing is for you. Investing isn't for the timid."

"So what is investing all about? Investing is all about exploiting information asymmetry!"

The commentator suddenly got excited: "The Asian Cup is about to start, and you guys are still betting on the English Premier League?"

The Asian Cup doesn't seem very secure; China doesn't seem strong.

Don't buy a team, buy TY's assist leader, I think the Golden Boot winner is also worth buying.

Is this what they call information asymmetry?

Got it, I'm switching my allegiance to China now, I'm no longer Italian.

What will happen to Manchester United if TY leaves?

The Asian Cup hasn't even started yet, but bettors in Europe and America are already ready.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Chinese team will suddenly gain a large number of supporters during the Asian Cup.

These supporters share a common characteristic: although they come from all over the world, they are all die-hard fans of the Chinese team, chanting the name of the great GGBond!
"Ahead, ahead, move closer!"

"Give this to me!"

Tang Ye made a run with his teammates and found Rodri, who was dribbling forward.

Little Rod!

Tang Ye leaned closer and seized the opportunity to suddenly drop to the ground.

boom!
Successfully intercepted Rodri!
"Oh, Tom!"

Rodri sat on the ground, shrugging helplessly: "Your tackles are getting worse and worse."

"Ha ha"

Tang Ye pulled Rodri up from the ground, and the next second he heard the system's voice.

[Defense: 74→75]

Tang Ye's defensive skills are not particularly outstanding; these attributes are all achieved through defensive positioning and tackling ability.

But it doesn't matter, 75 defense is still quite enough for Tang Ye right now.

Tang Ye (40 years old)
[Ball possession: 88; Passing: 91]

[Shots: 80; Headers: 60; Set pieces: 80]

Speed: 78; Endurance: 76; Physical Strength: 85

[Defense: 75; Vision: 97]

Overall rating: 86
Tang Ye really wants to improve his ball control to 90, but he doesn't know when he'll get a new assignment.

Three legendary templates should be enough, right?
"Tom, when are you leaving? Are you playing in the Bournemouth game?"

Mata and Valencia walked over.

Tang Ye is still at the base, which means he will definitely participate in the 19th round of the league.

But the 20th round match at the end of the month is hard to say.

"I'll leave after the Huddersfield game; I won't play in the Bournemouth game."

Tang Ye, balancing the ball on his foot, said, "Because I have to participate in a training match, I really have no choice but to leave."

Tang Ye sounded apologetic.

His plan was to play all the matches in December, but unfortunately, the plan changed.

The Asian Cup is very important, and Tang Ye cannot possibly miss a single warm-up match.

"Hey, it's okay, it's okay. Good luck in the Asian Cup!"

Ashley Young put his arm around Tang Ye's neck: "Even without you, we would definitely beat Bournemouth, but you guys might not be so sure. Tom, can you guys win? The Koreans aren't that strong."

"Hey, come on!"

Tang Ye pretended to be very angry and pushed Ashley Yang away.

"We can win too, right?"

"Haha, sorry Tom, I hope you all get good results."

After Ashley Young finished speaking, Rhodes came over with two bottles of mineral water.

He handed the water bottle to Tang Ye, and just as Tang Ye was about to take it, he suddenly stopped and turned around to hand it to Ashley Yang.

Tang Ye snatched the water that Rodri had left for him.

"Haha, so what's your goal?"

"Rodri asked."

Tang Ye, who had just been joking with his teammates, suddenly fell silent.

What goal...

Yes, that's a good question.

It is also a very, very difficult question to answer.

"I don't know about the situation in Asia. Between you and Japan, who is stronger?"

Rodri asked casually.

Tang Ye looked into Rhodes' eyes: "Hmm... Rhodes, I'd also like to know the answer to this, but the problem is I don't know either."

"Japan does seem to have real strength."

Ashley Young nodded slightly.

Rodri laughed loudly: "Haha, it's a pity the national team can't be loaned out, otherwise I would go to China and help you guys win the Asian Cup."

Rodri has only played in the World Cup for the national team, so he is quite interested in competitions like the Asian Cup and the European Championship.

"Go to hell, Rod!"

Tang Ye turned and left.

"Hey! Tom, don't be like that. Even though I'm not very good, I can still play support for you."

"Hey Tom, don't look down on me. Are you looking down on me?"

Tang Ye seemed reluctant to let Rodri play for the Chinese national team, which annoyed Rodri.

"I'm not bad, Tom!"

……

Today is Christmas Day, but Manchester United players returned to the training ground this afternoon.

This is because they will be playing their 19th round Premier League match tomorrow.

During the Christmas week, Manchester United will host Huddersfield Town at Old Trafford!

"Actually, practicing tomorrow morning would be fine too."

Tang Ye rubbed his hands as he entered the training ground. It had been snowing in Manchester for the past few days, and if the team hadn't just won the league title, Tang Ye's passion might have been swallowed up by the snow.

It’s so cold!

"No, not tomorrow morning!"

Ten Hach didn't know why he could hear Tang Ye's words even from so far away: "The match is at 3 pm, how are you going to train in the morning?"

"This is a crucial time! We can't afford to lose a single game now."

Tang Ye really wanted to tell Mr. Eric that he had said this more than a dozen times this season.

But Tang Ye did not do that.

Because what Ten Hah said is true.

Manchester United, now in second place, need to push for first, so they can't afford to lose a single game.

Now that we're in first place, to avoid being overtaken by second place, we still can't afford to lose a single game.

That's the downside of playing in the top league; the pressure is just too much.

Upon discovering snowdrifts pushed out by staff around the training ground, Tang Ye had a flash of inspiration and placed the ball on top of the snowdrifts.

"Keep a close eye on Rhodes!"

approach!

Swing your right leg up!
boom!
A powerful kick sent the ball hurtling towards his teammate, causing the snow to explode.

“Merry Christmas!”

Rodri quickly stopped the ball and then passed it to Rashford.

Rashford then passed the ball to De Jong.

It's also a big foot!
Snapped!
“Merry Christmas!”

"Damn, Frankie, your kick was way off target!"

Tang Ye helplessly raised his hands.

If he wants to receive a pass from De Jong, he would have to be as tall as LeBron James to have a chance.

"It's too slippery in the snow, and I still have snow here that I haven't cleared."

De Jong defended his misplaced pass.

"well enough"

Upon hearing De Rong's words, Tang Ye lowered his head and forcefully scratched at the nail with his shoe.

Not slippery at all.

Try that frozen patch of grass outside.

Swish!
"My grass!"

Tang Ye shouted out in his native language, and the next second he crashed backward onto the grass.

boom!
"Eh!"

Valencia and De Jong ran over quickly, and Ten Hag, wearing a down jacket, was also on his way.

"Shit, are you alright, Tom?"

The players didn't help Tang Ye up immediately, but instead waited for the team doctor. However, Tang Ye touched his back and then stood up on his own.

"Ouch, that hurts so much!"

Falling backwards is a very dangerous thing, but fortunately Tang Ye reacted quickly and his head didn't hit the ground.

"Fuck!"

Ten Hach spotted the frozen area on the grass and found Van der Gach.

"Where is the turf manager? Why are there still icy patches on the grass? Is this a professional football team?"

Van der Gach's lips twitched: "That's not my area of ​​expertise."

"It's Christmas today, so it's normal for them to want to leave work early, right?"

"Fuck, phew..."

Ten Hach flung his hand away, his face turning slightly red with anger.

Today's training wasn't very intense, and it'll be dinner time soon.

Manchester United players typically have dinner at the training ground at 7 p.m., and then have some more with their families after returning home.

A warm and inviting cafeteria with plenty of food.

Martial and Lingard also lit a fire in the room.

"Hey jude, don't make it bad!"

"Take a sad song and make it better!"

"..."

"Hey jude, don't be afraid!"

The Beatles' songs are a piece of cake for Manchester United players.

The players cheered themselves on and wished Manchester United good results in the remaining two games in December.

And of course, there's the remaining half of next year's season!
In addition, Rodri took this opportunity to showcase his Chinese, which he had been practicing diligently for three years.

"In January, Manchester United not only has the league and FA Cup, but also Tom's Asian Cup. We're all in this together."

Tang Ye, who was peeling sunflower seeds, suddenly looked up and asked, "Um, Rod, what do you want to do?"

Cough!

"Turn off the sound!"

Rhodes stood up and took the microphone from Bailey's hand.

The room was quiet, and the Manchester United players were all wondering what kind of blessing Rodri would send to Tom.

He took a deep breath: "Chinese is indeed a bit difficult, so I might not be very good at it."

"It's okay, it's okay, keep going!!!"

Mata shouted, and Rashford clapped quickly.

And his little brother, Rodri, is ready!
"call……"

"Five-star red flag, you are my pride!"

"Five-star red flag~ I am proud of you, I cheer for you, I wish you well~"

Tang Ye: 6
Your name is more important than my life.

"Rodri!"

Although they couldn't understand it, the Manchester United players knew it was awesome, and that was enough.

"Tom, you at least need to win a championship now."

Ashley Young nudged Tang Ye in the waist with his elbow: "I feel like you'd be letting Rhodes down if you didn't win the championship."

Tang Ye covered his head with both hands.

"Rhodes, you're too strong, damn it!"

Tang Ye has a feeling now.

There was a red flag fluttering in Rodri's heart.

That's where Rhodes truly belongs; the younger brother should stay with his elder brother.

Unfortunately, due to certain constraints, his dream could not be realized.

What kind of dream is that?
That is……

The Chinese Dream!
……

(End of this chapter)