Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 107 The Europa League begins, Wolfsburg vs. Tottenham! Qin Ming compared to Kane (Bonus chapter for monthly votes)
"Tottenham is probably the toughest opponent we've faced this season besides Bayern!"

Two days later at the VFL training center, Dieter Hecking convened a tactical meeting.

And coincidentally, the North London derby was the example he used.

"Wenger was too conservative in this game. He may have won against Villa with a defensive counter-attacking style, which made him want to use the same approach against Tottenham."

"But Tottenham is stronger, with players like Lamela, Dembele, and Paulinho; their impact is something Aston Villa can't match."

"Moreover, Arsenal's midfield configuration is not good. Ramsey has difficulty handling the ball properly under pressure, which makes it impossible for them to launch any attacks."

Dieter Black Gold took out a laser pointer and shone it on the projection screen, saying, "So what should we do, Qin? Tell me your thoughts."

A good coach doesn't treat players like puppets.

Instead, it will help players grow.

Dieter Hecking knew that Qin Ming's professional career was short and his competition experience was not as good as those veterans.

So he wanted to use this method to make Qin Ming think.

People often grow rapidly through thinking.

"The risk and the reward are proportional. If their high pressing wins possession of the ball, they can naturally launch an attack and threaten the goal."

"But if the consequence of failure is the loss of local defenses."

"If it were me, I would try to break through."

Qin Ming saw Özil being surrounded and pressed by Kyle Walker, Paulinho, and Lamela, unable to display his usually proud skills.

Can he?
To be honest, without the support of the midfielders, he would have had a hard time breaking through the encirclement.

But he has De Bruyne.

Unlike Ramsey and Kirkland, De Bruyne is able to hold onto the ball, which will undoubtedly help alleviate the offensive pressure on him.

Perhaps Qin Ming will only face one or two defensive players at that time.

He wouldn't say he's 100% sure he'll get rid of them, but he can definitely cause Tottenham some trouble.

This already achieved Dieter Hecking's tactical objective.

"Okay! So, Kevin, what do you think?"

Dieter Black Gold asked again.

"Arsenal's pace hasn't changed much, which has led to Tottenham constantly taking the ball from us. I think we might need to slow down sometimes."

De Bruyne paused for a moment before speaking.

"Not bad!"

Dieter Black was very satisfied with their answers, revealing an expression that said, "They are indeed the soldiers I led."

He knew De Bruyne's most obvious weaknesses: dribbling and rhythm.

The Belgian is an excellent offensive accelerator, but he is not suited to be a transmission.

Players like Toni Rose and Luka Modric are suitable.

But Wolfsburg has Qin Ming in this regard; when he protects the ball, it means the pace slows down.

The tactical meeting lasted for more than an hour.

Dieter Hecking is similar to Perrin; both admire the Chinese proverb: "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win every battle."

After it was over, Qin Ming stretched, feeling a bit like he was studying in high school. He patted De Bruyne on the shoulder and asked, "Kevin, I'll cook tonight. Let's all have a get-together."

“Great! My son has been asking to see you every day lately. I offered to teach him how to play soccer, but he wasn’t happy about it, saying my skills aren’t as good as yours. You know, that kid is really something.”

Perisic launched into a tirade of complaints.

"It seems Leonardo has always liked to tell the truth since he was a child."

Qin Ming's words made his teammates burst into laughter.

Perisic shrugged and didn't argue. He admitted that he was inferior in terms of footwork alone, but he felt that he could still win overall.

Sigh! My son no longer idolizes his father; he thinks he needs a daughter.

After all, my father is getting older and still needs his little girl to keep him warm.

"What would you like to eat tonight? I'll make a reservation at Will's Restaurant first, and then I'll cook some of my signature dishes for you!"

Qin Ming took out his phone and asked.

"Blatter sausage!"

Braised beef in vinegar!

"Pickled cabbage and pork knuckle, and salt and pepper wraps!"

"Do you know how to make Mapo Tofu? I've had it at a Chinese restaurant before and thought it was pretty delicious!"

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The teammates all raised their hands to order food.

That evening, the teammates gathered at De Bruyne's villa, enjoying a rare moment of leisure.

In the courtyard outside, Qin Ming was teaching Leonardo fancy ball-handling techniques; his agile figure was a sight to behold.

"Qin, my dad said he's better than you, is that true or false?"

Leonardo looked on with adoration and asked in a clear voice.

"Yeah, your dad must be stronger, otherwise you wouldn't exist. Remember to train hard in the future, and be my teammate in fifteen years!"

Qin Ming ruffled Leonardo's hair, giving Perisic face as he spoke.

"Great! I'm definitely better than my dad. Then we'll be on the left and right, defending our Champions League title for ten years!"

Leonardo jumped and bounced around.

"Ole! Ole! Defend the Champions League title!"

Qin Ming picked up Leonardo and tossed him into the air, making the little guy laugh heartily.

Perisic, who was inside, rolled his eyes and thought to himself, "Your dad is a genius among geniuses, and you're lucky to even be playing in the 2. Bundesliga."

"Leonardo has great ambition!"

Doster, standing next to him, shaved his head clean again, because he believed it would bring good luck.

After a delicious meal and some chatting until after 10 p.m., everyone dispersed and went home.

Qin Ming called a cleaner to tidy up the house.

He then went to his room to watch match footage with De Bruyne.

"Kevin, their pressing is relentless, you need to be very careful in your position."

Qin Ming knew that given Tottenham's tactical characteristics, they would definitely target De Bruyne.

“I know that as long as they cut off our contact, they will have plenty of room to defend against you, but I think you can give it a try, because the rewards for a successful breakthrough will be great.”

De Bruyne offered suggestions.

Of all the players he has worked with, only Hazard is better than Qin Ming in terms of continuous breakthroughs in tight spaces.

But Qin Ming's unconventional thinking is something Hazard cannot match.

"I had the same idea. You should also move to the left to prevent them from stealing the ball and launching a counterattack."

Qin Ming nodded.

The two talked for a long time and gained a deeper understanding of Tottenham.

London, England.

Tottenham were also making pre-match preparations, and Harry Kane was watching the smiling young man on the screen.

genius.

He broke Kyrie Irving's record for youngest hat-trick scorer.

This is just a minor point about him; what's most striking is his technical skill.

"Focus on defending him, and don't hesitate to foul when necessary!"

"And physical contact! I want him to be closely marked by our players every time he has the ball!"

"Finally, I want to emphasize one more point: whether you are a forward or a defender, as long as the ball is in your area, what you need to do is apply pressure and try to win back possession!"

Pochettino said in a deep voice.

As a successor to the madman Bielsa, he advocates high pressing and ball control.

Guardiola once said: Pochettino's coaching style is very similar to mine.

This also indirectly proves Pochettino's level.

"Kyle, Wolfsburg's number 13 is in your hands. Don't let him break into the danger zone."

Pochettino looked at Kyle Walker.

This renowned Premier League full-back possesses incredible speed and became Pochettino's favorite in just half a season. "Boss, I'll keep an eye on him."

Kyle Walker is very confident.

He stopped so many excellent wingers in the Premier League. Although Qin Ming is currently making waves in the football world, he is still a minor.

Besides Lahm, does the Bundesliga have any other decent full-backs?
Kyle Walker felt that he didn't even need his teammates to help; he could make Qin Ming suffer so much that Qin Ming wouldn't even dare to do any fancy moves.

After all, Tottenham's entire team plays a very wild style of football.

"I heard Wenger is very interested in him. After these two games, I don't think he will choose a flashy but impractical player."

Kyle Walker didn't know why he was in a bad mood today.

Perhaps the whip hasn't been used in a long time; it seems we need to find two prostitutes.

Pochettino tapped the table, "You're all professional players, you know exactly how good he is, right? So don't underestimate him, and that Kevin too. If you can limit them, winning the game will be easy."

"The Europa League has become much more important since the format change. We don't have a chance to compete for the league this season, so we must at least win a trophy."

There was one more thing Pochettino didn't say.
Otherwise, the Hall of Fame would look empty and unsightly.

It's worth noting that Tottenham's last title dates back to the 90s.

Which powerhouse club has gone decades without a title?
Moreover, it was a Community Shield champion, which is arguably the least prestigious title.

February 20th arrived quickly.

Volkswagen Arena.

Wolfsburg fans arrived early to prepare to set up their support items.

As this is the first time in recent years that the club has entered the knockout stage of a European competition, they naturally need to provide sufficient support.

"Mr. Scott, the bar is closed today, so where are they going to watch the game?"

People greeted Scott.

As one of the oldest Wolfsburg fans, Scott is well-known to many, and his bar is also famous.

"Those with tickets came to the event, and those without tickets also came, saying they were waiting outside. I couldn't see a single person in my shop."

Scott sighed helplessly.

When he pulled out his season ticket and handed it to the ticket inspector, it immediately attracted the attention of people nearby.

"Section 324, Stand K! I heard you've been sitting in this seat ever since the stadium was built?"

One of the fans asked.

"Yes, 13 years have passed already, it's gone by pretty fast, hasn't it?"

Scott suddenly thought of Qin Ming. That kid hadn't been around lately; he must have been incredibly busy.

"Your number 13 jersey has a signature, is it real?"

People were filled with awe and also noticed Scott's jersey.

"Yeah, that kid came to my place for a drink and insisted on getting my autograph."

Scott said casually.

The fans next to him couldn't help but clench their fists, thinking that this old man was really like Versailles.

What's the most prestigious thing among Wolfsburg fans right now?
It means owning a Qin Ming autographed jersey.

"By the way, this is the match footage, the one against Schalke 04."

Scott continued to boast.

Wolfsburg fans ignored him, thinking they would camp out at the stadium entrance in the future, hoping to get an autographed jersey.

Pre-match press conference.

"Mr. Pochettino, before the match, the media was discussing Wolfsburg player Qin. What are your thoughts on this player who has shone in the football world at the age of 17?"

A reporter asked a question.

"Without a doubt, he has extremely high football talent. Every time he touches the ball, it's like he's dancing, which makes me feel that he is more like a Brazilian player."

"But we are fully prepared."

Pochettino smiled.

"The debate about who is better, Harry Kane or Qin Weilai, is also very heated."

A Guardian reporter asked, "What would you like to say about this?"

“I’ve discovered a lot of great young talents, like Oswaldo, Jack Kirk, Lallana, Jay Rodriguez, and Luke Shaw.”

"But I think Kane is the best among them, and he will become a nightmare for other teams in the future."

Pochettino answered confidently.

In the locker room, Qin Ming chuckled as he held his phone, wholeheartedly agreeing with Pochettino's words.

Harry Kane has had incredibly bad luck; he seems to be unable to win any championships.

Of course, he is a very respectable person, both in terms of character and skill.

He just has too many quirks and quirks.

Another conference room.

"Mr. Black Gold, about that question..."

The reporter had just reiterated Pochettino's question when Dietrich Hecking waved him off.

"In my decades of coaching career, I have never seen a player like Qin. In my mind, he is the most talented."

"Also, we will do our best to win at home and prevent any unexpected events from happening away from home."

After Dieter Blackkin finished speaking, he got up and left.

After returning to the locker room, he went over the tactics again, repeating several key points.

"This is our first time in the Europa League knockout stage in five years, and I hope we can surpass our previous semi-final performance!"

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself, Tottenham isn't as strong as you think!"

"come on!"

Dieter Black Gold patted everyone on the shoulder.

"Three, two, one! Wolfsburg!"

"Must win!"

After shouting encouragement to his teammates, Qin Ming pushed open the door and went to the player tunnel.

The first person he saw was Harry Kane.

Harry Kane is still very young now, completely different from the picture Qin Ming remembered, which was parodied by netizens as a prime minister, looking up at the sky with a tragic expression.

Kyle Walker was also observing Qin Ming. It was supposed to be a big match, so why was he smiling?

Shouldn't I be very nervous?
Qin Ming seemed to notice something and looked back, then curled his lip upon seeing it was Kyle Walker.

This guy's gaze is too aggressive.

He's annoying.

"Kevin, he's faster than me, so you need to control the lead time when passing the ball."

Qin Ming said in a low voice.

"Okay, I'll try my best to pass it to your feet."

De Bruyne nodded.

soon.

The players from both sides walked out of the tunnel under the guidance of the referee.

"Hell am Fuball - Firmament!"

"Wolfsburg ist 'ne grüne Stadt!" (Wolfsburg is a green city!)

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"Woll'n wir einmal die Grten sein! (We aspire to be the greatest team!)"

The Wolfsburg fans' chants echoed loudly throughout the Volkswagen Stadium.

Qin Ming hummed along softly. He quite liked the melody of the song, and whenever he sang it, he felt like he was traversing a storm.

Suddenly, he spotted Scott in the stands and couldn't help but smile and wave.

"See? He greeted me first. I wasn't lying to you, was I?"

Scott was showing off to the other fans again.

(End of this chapter)