Master Tutoring Class

Chapter 159 This is the Organization (Second Update)

"Alright, that's basically all we need to discuss. The rest is up to the two clubs to negotiate!"

Van Nestor looked at Wei Lai: "However, I really hope to see you in Amsterdam. I think you can make it in the Eredivisie."

He pointed to his head: "You're way ahead of everyone else in this regard."

Wei Lai: "But my physical condition and skills..."

Van Nestor waved his hand; "Hey! You're only 16, what's the rush? With a proper diet and scientific training, your body will become strong in six months."

"Perhaps!" Wei Lai nodded.

Van Nestor looked at Wei Lai.

"Finally, let me give you a gift!"

"what gift?"

Van Nestor looked at Wei Lai: "Do you know what your biggest problem is right now?"

Wei Lai shook his head.

Van Nestor: "You've locked yourself in your comfort zone; you haven't tried to step outside of it."

“I told you you have a technical deficiency, but if you don’t try, that deficiency will never improve.”

"And then there's the issue of advancing the ball! I feel you have a misconception; you're equating dribbling with advancing the ball, but these two are not the same thing."

"Dribbling is about the ability to combine the ball with the player, and it is mainly used for breakthroughs and getting rid of opponents."

"Advancement refers to the ability to utilize space, which is mainly used in collective offensive and defensive situations."

“Let’s simulate a match!” Van Nestor pointed to himself: “Both sides are in a 4-3-3 formation. I’m the right winger, you’re the right defensive midfielder, the central midfielder is on my left, and the full-back is on your right. The ball is at your feet now. You’re in charge, and your task is to attack from the left. How do you do that?”

A three-dimensional image began to appear in Wei Lai's mind, with the intertwined formations of both sides clearly visible.

"I'll pass the ball to you!"

Wei Lai said softly.

"Very good," Van Nestor laughed; "Their full-back has pushed up to my side!"

"Return!"

Where to send it?

“Give it to me! I passed it to the right-back, and he passed it to you along the sideline. I moved the central midfielder closer to your side.”

Van Nestor stared intently at Wei Lai; "How should I pass the ball? Tell me!"

Wei Lai suddenly frowned.

Van Nestor smiled and reminded him:

"Space utilization!"

Wei Lai's body suddenly trembled, and in the 3D image in his mind, a series of spaces were suddenly marked.

These spaces can be large or small, but they are interconnected.

As they move, these spaces also change.

"I ran forward a few steps to receive the ball, passed it to me, and the central midfielder pulled diagonally behind you, drawing the opposing full-back away."

Van Nestor: "Yes, I had space, and you passed the ball to me again."

Yes, I will do that.

"why?"

Wei Lai: "I need to keep putting pressure on them on the right side. This pressure doesn't need to be too great, but they need to realize that there is danger on the right side."

"what is your purpose?"

Wei Lai suddenly looked up: "The objective has been achieved!"

"I pulled both of their defensive midfielders out of position, and together we drew their attention, but they didn't know that our left-back had already started overlapping, securing the space on the left flank, opening up the left corridor." *Snap!*

Van Ness clapped his hands and laughed loudly, "Perfect!"

"Comprehensive space utilization, rational advancement, spatial judgment, and appropriate command. Combining these elements will proactively create a situation that is advantageous to our side."

Van Nestor laughed; "Congratulations, you've learned how to organize!"

Wei Lai frowned; "But this thing is susceptible to even the slightest mistake."

Van Nestor extended his index finger to interrupt:

"Mistakes are not allowed in European competitions! Any unintentional mispassing or misreceiving is a terrible and unacceptable thing."

"And then there's the rhythm!"

"Rhythm combined with unacceptable proactive mistakes—that's the core of being an organizer! Do you understand?"

Wei Lai suddenly realized:

"I think I understand now!"

“Very good!” Van Nestor nodded and stood up. “Alright, I should go now. I hope we’ll meet again at 100 Macaulay in Amsterdam!”

Wei Lai got up to see him off.

Goodbye! Thank you for your help!

Van Nestor smiled, picked up his backpack, and turned to leave the tea restaurant.

Qizhou Airport.

Van Nestor is on the phone with Mr. Morton.

"Don't rush me, I'm already on my way to Argentina. What's my name again? Diego Ruma! Okay, okay, I know!"

Mr. Morton: "Why are you so insistent on the club making an offer for the Chinese boy?"

Van Nestor: "Because I think he's worth developing."

Mr. Morton: "Didn't you say that he didn't make any leaps in progress? That would be enough to conclude the investigation."

“How could I possibly see anything in just one month? This requires long-term observation, but you keep sending me on business trips? I have no choice!” Van Nestor sighed. “One month is simply not enough time to observe anything! It’s too short.”

"Then why did you recommend him?"

"Because besides these qualities, he has other strengths, and I believe he can play in the Eredivisie, or even make it to one of the top five leagues!"

After a pause, Van Nestor continued:
"Sir, you are only a coach; you cannot fully see his value yet!"

"What value?" old man Morton asked.

Van Nestor: "Commercial value! Football itself is a commercial activity, and it naturally possesses this commercial value."

"Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga, Manchester City and Liverpool in the Premier League, and Real Madrid in La Liga—these world-class clubs always seem to do the same thing in January and February. Guess what it is?"

Don't try to play riddles with me!

"Hahaha! Okay, on that day, they'll dress up their top star as a flamboyant flamingo, then stand stupidly in front of the camera and shout 'Happy New Year' in broken Chinese!"

"They are frantically courting the Chinese market because they know its economic potential and what benefits it can bring them!"

"Do you know what it means for a Chinese player to be able to play in one of the top five European leagues? All the top clubs in the world will go crazy for him!"

"They would wave checks, hoping to bring him into their pockets, because they know that if they succeed, they will reap exponential financial rewards!"

"You have absolutely no idea how high his status premium really is!"

"If he's worth 100 million, then I dare to ask for 500 million, and people will still buy it!"

Van Nestor sighed: "Sir, this transfer is being handled directly by the club's management, so you shouldn't get involved. Besides, you really need to nurture him properly; this is the club's intention!"

Mr. Morton nodded: "If he is really as you say, then I will not hesitate to nurture him and provide opportunities!"

(End of this chapter)