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

Chapter 486 The Shadow Striker Tactic is Inapplicable in the Knockout Stage; Manchester United Loses Premier League Title (Seeking Monthly Tickets at the Beginning of the Month!)
[Winning streak, winning streak, forward to China!]

We can't lose by a single point; the Koreans are just not good enough. I feel they should have won 5-1.

[Have you been watching too many Manchester United matches? Haven't you noticed you've caught Ten Hag's bad habit?]

Long live GGBond!

As the referee walked into the players' tunnel, Chinese fans on both sides of the stands launched fierce taunts at him.

"You're calling my GG King a biased referee? I think you're asking for trouble!"

The referee probably couldn't understand such difficult Chinese, but the fans certainly vented their anger.

"My grass!"

"That was fucking awesome!"

The Chinese players burst through the locker room door and immediately began their celebration.

Tang Ye began to dance!
Twist to the left, twist to the right, and draw in the air with both hands.

This dance was taught to him by Lingard.

Thanks to Tang Ye's outstanding talent for rhythm, he learned it almost perfectly after just a few tries.

"Holy crap, I feel like I could easily participate in a Spring Festival Gala performance right now, a solo dance performance!"

Moonwalk out,
And then, another magnificent turn!

This is GGBond's dancing talent!
"Oh, Michael Jackson!"

Wu Xi covered her head and shouted.

Unexpectedly, GGBond's identity as a great dancer was also discovered!
Dancing to avoid Lippi in the middle, Tang Ye slowly walked to his seat and sat down.

He gulped down several mouthfuls of water: "Who are we playing in our first knockout match?"

"Attack Thailand"

Zheng Zhi provided the answer.

"Thailand……"

Tang Ye lowered his head and pondered: "Are they that powerful? Anyway, I know they have a lot of durians over there, and... ladyboys?"

"Ha ha!"

I thought Tang Ye was joking, but after thinking about it, I realized that something didn't seem right.

"Anyway, I feel like Thailand is definitely not as strong as South Korea."

Zhang Yuning took off his sneakers and said.

Three consecutive victories have boosted the confidence of the Chinese national football team players.

"Then there's no problem."

Tang Ye leaned against the cabinet as the team doctor wiped his feet with iodine.

Durian Country is nothing to us, isn't it?
Once you get into the swing of things, it's amazing!

Just as Tang Ye was imagining the scene of the team defeating Thailand and advancing to the quarterfinals, a familiar sound came.

[Legends never die! At 40, you led the Chinese team to the knockout stage of the Asian Cup. Although it wasn't as ruthless as controlling FIFA's World Cup campaign last year, you're still very impressive.]

"..."

Tang Ye wouldn't care what the system said.

Tang Ye was concerned about the reward he could receive.

You have obtained... an Everton Treasure Chest (random)

Everton's treasure chest...

Tang Ye's impression of Everton was limited to Lukaku, because that player did cause Manchester United a lot of trouble during the match.

Tang Ye's luck is pretty good, but I don't know if he can get Lukaku's template.

If you want to break a durian open with your bare hands, you'd have to be as strong as Lukaku!

……

Today's headline: China's national football team staged a 3-2 comeback victory against South Korea, advancing to the Asian Cup Round of 16 with a perfect record in the group stage. What benefits has the Italian football philosophy brought to the Chinese team?
赛事预告：北京时间1月20日晚10时，亚洲杯1/8决赛中国男足国家队VS泰国男足国家队。

Unsurprisingly, after the match, the entire internet was filled with news about the Chinese national football team. You could even frequently see their jerseys on the street, and shopping malls and subways were also filled with related match posters.

Of all the places across the country, FS City has seen the most commotion.

In addition to the Chinese team posters, some shopping malls also displayed Tang Ye's personal posters.

Of course, there is a fundamental difference between reaching the knockout stage of the Asian Cup and the World Cup, so the Foshan government is currently taking a wait-and-see approach, unsure whether to hold a larger-scale celebration.

Tangye, together with Mengniu, raises a glass to Asia!

In the evening, it was time for the Chinese team's victory celebration banquet, which was held at the hotel restaurant.

Besides the players and coaches, other staff members such as team leaders also participate, making the scene very lively.

Cuckoo!
Tang Ye drank chilled watermelon juice through a straw.

The cool juice went down my esophagus and into my body, and I instantly felt incredibly comfortable.

If it weren't for the fact that iced drinks are off-limits during strenuous exercise, Tang Ye would definitely suggest that the team change their halftime refreshments from electrolyte water to watermelon juice!

"Hey Lei, do you think they eat durian during halftime in Thailand? Is that stuff really high in calories? I feel like all yellow things are high in calories."

Tang Ye spoke softly, and he and Wu Lei chatted quietly.

"This... I don't think so, right?"

Wu Lei scratched his head, then noticed something: "You've had your hair dyed for a while now, it's all brown."

"Yeah, last year, um... August or September or October, I can't remember exactly, but it was sometime in the year I dyed it and then I didn't care about it anymore."

Tang Ye looked up, wanting to see his own hair for himself.

However, his hair was too short, so he didn't succeed.

"But I feel this color is better; a bit more brown suits me better."

"Haha, that's true."

Wu Lei and Tang Ye clinked glasses: "Do you drink?"

"Brother Lei, we can't drink alcohol right now."

Tang Ye whispered a reminder.

"I know, I just wanted to ask if you drink alcohol."

"Oh, I drank it, and I'm pretty good at it."

Tang Ye recalled the scene of celebrating with his club teammates in a bar.

"It's a really strong one; you'd be in trouble if you drank with me."

"Ha ha!"

Tang Ye and Wu Lei were chatting when Tang Zhengxiong walked over: "I'm going back to China to pick up something. Remember to take care of your mother; she gets lost easily."

"Going back to China to get some things?"

Tang Ye turned his head: "Dad, why don't you just buy it here? It'll take you several hours to get back from here."

"I can't buy it."

Tang Zhengxiong shook his head: "It's something very important, I have to go back and get it. But don't worry, I'll be back before the quarterfinals. Haha, don't lose without my encouragement!"

Tang Ye was a little curious about what Tang Zhengxiong wanted to go back to get, but after thinking about it, he decided not to ask any further questions.

"Actually, we could have won easily even without your encouragement."

Tang Ye put his hand on Wu Lei's shoulder, and Tang Zhengxiong shrugged: "Damn, anyway, let me tell you, you guys absolutely cannot lose. I'll be there to cheer you on in the crucial matches, and I guarantee our momentum will overwhelm the other side."

"Huh? Are you going back to get more people to come and refuel?"

Tang Ye craned his neck, but Tang Zhengxiong waved and left.

What does your dad need?

Wu Lei turned to look at Tang Ye, who shrugged helplessly: "It would be a miracle if I knew."

hiss……

After saying that, Tang Ye took out his phone and slowly typed "NBA schedule" into the browser.

January 19th, Lakers vs. Rockets.

"To be honest, I feel like he probably made an excuse to run away," Wu Lei said, his eyes wide.

clap clap!

Suddenly someone on stage clapped, and the audience gradually quieted down.

Li Tie, the leader of the Chinese national football team, stood on the stage with a microphone in his hand.

"We achieved a truly excellent result in the three group stage matches, and I would like to express my highest respect to the team's players, coaches, and support staff."

"it is good!"

Wow!!!

The players were very excited after winning three consecutive games, and this emotion needed to be expressed by shouting it out.

The players raised their juice or water and toasted with their team leader in celebration.

"I'm certain this isn't our end. Just like we said in the training camp meeting, the top 4 is our goal."

"Come!"

Good luck in the knockout stage!

Tang Ye took the elevator back to the first floor of the hotel and went straight into his room.

Tang Ye took a shower at the stadium after the game, but he has a habit of showering before bed, so he took another shower.

Tang Ye covered his head with a towel and rubbed his hands.

Random treasure chests cannot be upgraded through financial means, so Tang Ye's only option is to open the treasure chest directly.

[Confirm to start the Everton Chest (random)?]

You have obtained... Li Tie's Endurance Boost Template

Endurance: 76 → 77

Well.

This is the template for the team leader.

Although it's a fairly standard template, Tang Ye's stamina has been stuck at 76 for some time.

Therefore, even after obtaining the Li Tie template, the attribute values ​​were still enhanced.

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

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

Speed: 78; Endurance: 77; Physical Strength: 85

[Defense: 76; Vision: 97]

Overall rating: 86
The fact that the stamina attribute is gradually approaching the speed attribute is indeed a very good thing for Tang Ye.

……

Vietnam News Agency – Tang Ye’s father was photographed boarding a plane at Abu Dhabi airport, reportedly bound for Guangzhou.

"He seems to have gone home," a newspaper reporter deduced.

Not only Tang Zhengxiong, but any news related to Tang Ye will receive a lot of attention.

Just like European media always like to talk about Messi and Ronaldo, some YouTubers and Bilibili users have started spreading rumors about Tang Ye.

For example, if there is discord between father and son, Tang Ye's performance in the knockout stage will be greatly affected.

Some fans who don't watch football often might actually believe these videos, but anyone who knows Tang Ye even a little bit knows the truth.

Actually, GGBond's biggest strength isn't their exceptional ability to control the game.

It's his stability!
A high-quality CPU is like this: since Tang Ye started competing in the professional league, he has maintained a performance of 6.0+ in every game, and his post-game rating is 7.2+ on average 80% of the time.

Why is Tang Ye able to gain the trust of his teammates, coaches, and fans?

Because the master was really steady when he played football!

……

Preparations for the knockout stage: China's training base.

The players were warming up on the grass when Lippi made a very difficult decision.

"We can give up now."

Madaloni did not speak.

Lippi's decision to "give up" does not mean giving up on the game; rather, it means abandoning the shadow striker tactic he had previously tried.

"But...we practiced for a long time."

Madaloni seemed a little unwilling, while Lippi remained expressionless: "The group stage has already proven that midfield is his most suitable position (referring to Tang Ye). If he plays as a shadow striker, our defensive capabilities will drop significantly."

"I've looked at the remaining schedule, and apart from this match in Thailand, I probably won't be able to play as a shadow striker in the rest of the games."

Lippi is a very decisive person.

Since we can only use one more match, we might as well not use it at all.

The match against South Korea has already proven that Tang Ye absolutely cannot play as a shadow striker when facing strong teams.

Losing defensive rhythm is something the Chinese team absolutely cannot accept!

"Okay, cough, phew... so what do we do?"

Although Madaloni likes to shout, he is still very careful in front of Lippi.

There aren't many coaches in the world who have won the World Cup, and Lippi is one of them.

"..."

However, the World Cup-winning coach did not answer Madaloni's question.

He seemed unsure of what to do.

Tonight, after training, will be the last two matches of the Asian Cup group stage. After these matches, the 16 teams advancing to the round of 16 will be determined.

Looking at the list of 16 teams from the perspective of the Chinese national football team, there are quite a few threatening teams.

Australia, Qatar, Iran, Japan, and South Korea, who have already played in the group stage, are all formidable opponents.

Just as fans were discussing whether the Chinese national football team could achieve two consecutive victories and advance to the semi-finals, Sky Sports released a video that quickly diverted their attention.

Clicking on the video, you can tell from the environment and the players in the video that this is the Manchester City dressing room, where manager Pep Guardiola is giving a pep talk to the players.

“We lost to Leicester City before, and this is the price we have to pay now. Even a winning streak can't surpass Manchester United. What caused this? It was caused by all of us, and we have to bear the consequences together.”

Despite having just won a match, Guardiola still didn't seem to be in a good mood.

That's exactly what he said in the video.

You can only know how painful it is to be on a winning streak but unable to reach number one.

And this is the pain that Manchester City players and Guardiola are enduring.

"And then what? Our season is over? I think if you all go into the next game with that attitude, then it's truly over."

"22 rounds, it's only the damn 22nd round yet, 16 more matches, anything can happen."

With both hands in front of him, Guardiola spoke with spittle flying: "We need to maintain our winning streak, and then wait for Manchester United to make a mistake, just like they waited for us to make a mistake back then."

Walker looked up, a suspicious expression on his face.

They're bound to make a mistake.

Guardiola added: "Tom is in the UAE right now, and he definitely won't be back for at least two weeks. Brighton and Leicester City are not easy opponents, and they also have to play Arsenal in the FA Cup, which will cause them trouble in the league. So we'll definitely have a chance, okay?"

The video is nearly 3 minutes long and contains very inspiring content.

The issue is……

Who the hell took this picture?

Judging from the angle, the camera must have been in either Sterling's or Aguero's locker, and no one noticed it.

fuck!

A ghost has entered Manchester City's dressing room!

Manchester Evening News – With a bang, 85% of Manchester United fans believe the team can retain their top spot in the league before Tom returns. They have considerable confidence.

……

Dongqiudi Match Report: Manchester United suffered their first defeat of the season in the 23rd round, losing 1-3 to Brighton at home.

(End of this chapter)