Master Tutoring Class

Chapter 231 I haven't succeeded enough to indulge myself.

Diego Ruma was still very nervous upon arriving in the Netherlands.

After all, this is a completely new environment, and even the starting point of his European football career, so he has to do his best.

Despite his confident demeanor at home, he is honestly aware of the strength of European football and therefore doesn't feel very confident.

He wants to get along well with his teammates, but what if one of them is a strange person?

In the world of football, bad players are not an isolated phenomenon.

Fortunately, Diego Ruma thought Wei Lai was a good person, a hard-working person, and someone who was willing to communicate with him.

The two of them, one is number 25 and the other is number 26.

Both of them were at the bottom of the team, so he naturally wanted to get along with Wei Lai, who was in the same situation. Moreover, Wei Lai was a midfielder, which would be beneficial to him.

"Do you think I can integrate into the team smoothly?" Diego Ruma asked Wei Lai during breakfast.

He also wanted to extract some information.

Wei Lai, without even looking up, said, "Keep trying!"

Diego Ruma is right-footed and should theoretically play as a left winger, but this would conflict with Konrad Lehmann's position.

The coaching staff would not abandon Konrad Lehmann to promote Diego Ruma.

His position can only be right winger, which means he'll have to compete with Robinson!
Robinson's abilities are decent, so it's not like he has no chance at all, but Diego Ruma is still a bit inexperienced.

In fact, in the original timeline, Diego Ruma was at most a rotation player on the right wing.

He truly began to shine after transferring to Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, where he not only returned to his familiar left wing position, but Dortmund also gave him opportunities.

Seeing that Wei Lai had no intention of continuing the conversation, he did not pursue the topic further.

After dinner, the two practiced briefly again.

Around noon, Wei Lai climbed into bed on time.

"I'm going to take a nap. If you want to train, go ahead!"

Diego Ruma looked at Wei Lai blankly.

Are you sleeping in the middle of the day?
But Wei Lai ignored him, pulled the covers over himself, and drifted off to sleep.

During the simulated lesson, Wei Lai looked at Coach Aleven and said solemnly:
"bring it on!"

Coach Aleven smiled and nodded, and the atmosphere immediately changed, transitioning into a competitive environment.

Wei Lai was wearing a red and white jersey, but not the Amsterdam Athletic style; it had more red.

This isn't the Dutch Eredivisie, it's the English Premier League.

His team is called Arsenal!

A team that maintains a refined technical style and emphasizes passing and movement in the rough-and-tumble Premier League.

The key is passing and cutting!

In fact, this was Wei Lai's third assessment.

It failed the previous two tests.

Wei Lai can adapt to a suitable fast pace, but Arsenal's pace is like being on a plane once they start attacking or counter-attacking.

He moved from the backfield to the frontfield, passing and cutting forward until finally putting the ball into the goal.

This is different from Barcelona.

Barcelona is in control, with a pace that fluctuates, giving Wei Lai at least a chance to catch his breath and react.

But at Arsenal, the pace kept quickening until Wei Lai was completely lost.

boom!
After Wei Lai passed the ball, he immediately ran forward, and when he reached an open space, the ball came flying towards him.

"Send it again!"

boom!
Wei Lai barely had time to look up; he could only locate the source of the sound.

This resulted in careless passing of the ball, making it difficult for teammates to receive it comfortably.

"Damn it! The pace has been slowed down a bit!"

Wei Lai gritted his teeth.

But the next second, his teammates roared in anger.

"Hey! What are you daydreaming about? Get ahead! You need to run ahead!"

By the time Wei Lai reached the open space in front, the ball had already shot out, and he couldn't catch it.

Wei Lai turned and started running.

"Failed again!"

Wei Lai sprinted back to join the defense, then sprinted forward again.

They sprinted back and forth countless times until the whistle blew.

Beep!
[Failed the assessment!]

,

Wei Lai slumped to the ground, panting heavily.

"Damn! Is the pace really that fast?! I can't even react!"

He was a little puzzled.

Does a more difficult course necessarily mean an easier assessment?

The easier the course, the harder the assessment.

This is the fourth time I've failed the assessment!
"Our attacks will test your understanding and proficiency in tactical runs even more. Observation alone is not enough. Sometimes, you don't even need to observe to pass the ball to the right position!" Coach Aleven said with a smile, "That's okay, the assessment will continue until you pass!"

Wei Lai pouted: "Didn't you say we'd graduate in a month?"

Coach Alvin shrugged: "What I'm saying is, entering the graduation exam in a month doesn't mean you can graduate smoothly!"

Wei Lai sighed and looked up in puzzlement; "I feel that my understanding of tactics is pretty good!"

"Yes! But you lack coordination with your teammates. Tactics aren't everything; teamwork is also part of the game, which is why there's this talk of 'working on team chemistry'!" Coach Aleven laughed. "Shall we continue?"

"Let's continue!" Wei Lai immediately stood up; "Consider it gaining experience in the competition!"

After saying that, Wei Lai stepped back onto the court to begin the assessment.

To date, Wei Lai has played for two different teams in the English Premier League.

One is Manchester United!

One is Arsenal!
These two teams gave him completely different feelings.

Manchester United's tactical system is simpler, focusing more on absolute strength, speed, and passing accuracy. While the frequency and rhythm of passing may not be as fast, it is full of impact.

Like a meteor hammer, it smashes down hard on the opponent, breaking through all laws with sheer force!

Arsenal's tactical system is more sophisticated, which requires a high degree of understanding between teammates, like a sharp scalpel piercing the opponent's lungs.

The most crucial thing is the basics! The basics! And the basics again!

Arsenal is a team that demands extremely high standards in basic skills.

Even a relatively better-behaved roughneck like Wei Lai has no room to survive here.

After Wei Lai failed his sixth assessment, Coach Alvin came over.

"I suggest you fix the technical flaws; that will help you!"

Wei Lai grinned: "I also want to hear an advanced course on long-range shooting!"

Coach Alvin laughed and said, "Your current training facilities aren't enough!"

Wei Lai sighed.

His current training points are less than 100, so he really can't choose advanced courses.

"practice!"

Wei Lai suddenly stood up: "Consider this intensive training. Let's focus on building up our basic skills first. We can talk about long-range shooting and game reading later in the new season!"

Wei Lai is currently focusing on three main areas.

First: Address the technological deficiencies!
Second: Increase long-range shooting capability!
Third: Improve reading comprehension during the competition!
Apart from the first item, the other two are advanced courses.

Long-range shooting ability allows Wei Lai to score from a distance, and given his long-passing ability, this course is a good fit for him, so he should be able to learn it quickly.

The same applies to game reading. His current game reading comes from Coach Kanté, but this reading is based on the defensive end, which is different from the way of thinking on the offensive end.

Wei Lai needs to choose a new course to strengthen this aspect.

At the same time, one's vision, overall perspective, and so on will be enhanced.

If Wei Lai meets these three requirements, he will be a force to be reckoned with in the 2028/2029 Champions League and won't be a liability to the team.

Atlético Amsterdam, head coach's office.

Peschan reported to Morton:
“We have contacted Antonio Alonso’s father, but he said he has no intention of loaning him to play for us at the moment. Meanwhile, PSV Eindhoven and Valencia are also in further negotiations regarding the buyout of Alonso’s contract!”

Morton nodded.

He was not surprised by this at all.

In fact, he was only asking the question on a whim.

It's common knowledge that Antonio Alonso wants to return to his former club.

Even if he doesn't go back, he won't be loaned to Atlético Amsterdam.

After all, PSV Eindhoven has the Champions League to play in, while Atlético Amsterdam plays in the Europa League. Any player would choose the former.

"Then let's give up and negotiate with Milan to try our best to secure Cakabanja's contract."

Caccabanja, 34, former captain of Brazil (five-time world champions) and a starting center-back for AC Milan during its heyday. Now older and unable to compete in one of the top five European leagues, he plans to seek a transfer.

For Atlético Amsterdam, they need an experienced veteran like Kakabanja.

The overall age structure of Atlético Amsterdam is too young.

Apart from Hendrick and Felix, the average age of the rest is only 20!
The defense lacks a single pillar capable of anchoring the back line.

Therefore, Kakabanja's experience can help these young players improve the consistency of their matches.

Young people can charge ahead recklessly, but someone must keep them in check!
"By the way, is Musar also looking to transfer?"

The former Italian midfielder and Ballon d'Or winner is also 34 years old this year and is in a semi-retired state.

“Yes, but his first choice is still the top five leagues,” Peschan nodded and said.

Morton: "I'll talk to him and see if I can win him over!"

"What do you mean?" Pessan raised an eyebrow.

Morton nodded; "Find Wei a mentor and have him play with Mussar for a season. Besides, if Wei gets injured, we won't be without a replacement!"

Pessan grinned. Having a former Italian midfield maestro as a mentor, Wei Lai is definitely getting a great deal.

However, Pechamp understood.

Anyone who sees Wei Lai's rapid progress will have high expectations for his future.

This investment was worth it!
"But this would increase the club's budget, and they might not be willing to pay that amount!"

European clubs all have clear season budgets; for example, Atlético Amsterdam invests around €1.7 million in operations each season.

This large-scale transfer will inevitably increase investment.

Morton rubbed his temples: "We need to invest in the Cakabania transfer. Mussal's contract is expiring, so I'll see if we can seek a free transfer and give him more salary as compensation. If that doesn't work, then we can talk about a loan!"

Morton won a Champions League trophy with Torino, so he still holds considerable weight there.

Moreover, Mussal is technically a student trained by Morton, and given this relationship, many things are open to negotiation.

Just like he said, if all else fails, we'll loan them out!
After all, Morton brought Mussal over not for tactical purposes, but purely to find a mentor for Wei.

"Aren't you afraid of losing money?" Peschan asked, pursing his lips. "There are no successful examples of Chinese players!"

"So, we're going to be the first to eat the cake," Morton laughed. "We see his potential, so why not take a gamble? If he really makes it big, the benefits for us will be enormous!"

"Hey Wei, we're having a pool party, don't you want to come?"

In the video, Conrad Lehrman, wearing sunglasses and holding a beer, dances to a loud, rhythmic beat late at night.

The camera occasionally captured scantily clad young women posing seductively at the lens, arousing Wei Lai's desire.

hiss! !

Wei Lai took a deep breath and hung up the phone with a click.

call! !

Wei Lai forced himself to calm down, but it was very painful!
Wei Lai climbed out of bed.

Soon, the sound of running water came from the bathroom.

Wei Lai took a cold shower, and the heat dissipated considerably.

"Aren't you going?"

Diego Ruma looked at Wei Lai.

Wei Lai shook his head: "No way! Instead of wasting my energy on that kind of thing, I'd rather improve myself. I'm not successful enough to indulge myself yet!"

Diego Ruma nodded.

Both he and Wei Lai were challengers who had just entered the European football scene.

"I have a game console, shall we play for a while?"

Diego Ruma asked.

Wei Lai thought for a moment; "Come on!"

Shortly after, Diego Ruma took out his PS5 and connected it to his small screen.

“A gamepad!” Wei Lai said, holding the gamepad. “I always use a keyboard and mouse!”

Diego Ruma laughed and said, "I'm very strong, so you'd better watch out."

"Bring it on!" Wei Lai said calmly.

In the latest FIFA soccer game, both players chose their favorite teams to compete against each other.

But their playstyles are completely different.

Diego Ruma excitedly piloted 'Simone' in a fierce charge.

But each time, Wei Lai blocked him back, and then he was passed around by Wei Lai's dog-walking.

Wei Lai primarily relies on passing the ball to control the game and facilitate teamwork, and his offensive strategy also largely depends on passing.

While playing, Diego Ruma turned his head and muttered, "This isn't how you play the game!"

"Huh?" Wei Lai turned his head.

Diego Ruma pointed at the screen; "Just like me, grab a player you like, charge forward, dribble past him, and shoot!"

Wei Lai blinked; "Maybe I'm not suited to playing like this. Am I not good at it?"

Diego Ruma looked at the score.

Wei Lai 3:1 Diego Ruma.

".Good!"

I'm not playing games with him anymore!
After playing for an hour, Diego Ruma called a halt, climbed into bed, and remained silent.

I was tortured!

Wei Lai couldn't help but grin; he was quite talented at playing games.

Although I don't play much, I pick it up quickly and play it quite well.

However, the gameplay is a little different from others.

Wei Lai had just climbed into bed when his phone rang.

Xiang Ming's video call.

"Old Wei, it's been a long time!"

As soon as the video call connected, Xiang Ming greeted Wei Lai with a smile.

Belgium borders the Netherlands, so the two people are not far apart; in China, it would be equivalent to going to a neighboring province.

Moreover, Wei Lai has a Schengen visa from the European Union, so he can go anytime.

However, he has been busy with club matches and training and has no time to get away.

"Long time no see!" Wei Lai asked with a smile, "Why did you suddenly think of video calling me?"

"I need your help!"

Xiang Ming had just opened his mouth when Wei Lai waved his hand and said, "Forget about foreign players. I need to do intensive training during the holidays and don't have time to play football."

"what!"

Xiang Ming shook his head regretfully; "I see!"

"Are you still short-staffed over there?" Wei Lai asked.

Xiang Ming: "We are severely short of players. Currently, we only have nine players, including substitutes."

Not all of these young lions received professional contracts like Xiang Ming.

For example, Zhang Yuan, Liu Baoguo, Zheng Yang, Yao Zizhi and others are currently free agents and are still seeking opportunities in Europe.

"How are you doing over there?" Wei Lai asked.

Xiang Ming: "I'll just wait for my chance. I managed to get two games last season, and my performance was just average. I can only wait for my chance."

"Don't worry, we're still young, let's wait patiently!" Wei Lai reassured him.

Xiang Ming grinned: "Old He is already a key player in the Spanish First Division. I heard he's in contact with several teams in the Spanish Second Division. As for you, you're a rotation player for Atlético Amsterdam, and you might be a starter next season. How can I not work hard?"

"Of all the people who went abroad to study, I'm the worst off!"

Wei Lai grinned: "Have you forgotten about Old Chen?!"

Chen Shaojie has only played once so far.

"He doesn't count. His position is even harder to get into than mine!" Xiang Ming waved his hand.

Therefore, he thinks Wei Lai is very good. Midfield is a position that is difficult to play well in, and there are not as many opportunities as for forwards. You can just pad your stats.

The midfield requires a more cohesive team effort, and Wei Lai's ability to establish himself at the Amsterdam Arena is truly impressive!
"Have you been following any news from China lately?" Xiang Ming asked.

Wei Lai shook his head; "No! What's wrong?"

"What's wrong?" Xiang Ming grinned. "Dude, you're practically a panda now, a first-class protected animal!"

“Your popularity in China is even greater than that of Brother Li Lei. Brother Li Lei made 20 appearances in one season in Ligue 6, including six starts. You made 10 appearances in half a season in the Eredivisie, including six starts, and provided four assists. Many people say you are China’s ‘Rafael’!”

"Huh?" Wei Lai was both amused and exasperated: "I'm not the same type as Raphael at all!"

"They don't care about any of that. You've already reached the top among Chinese players playing abroad. Every time you start a game, the live stream gets at least 10,000+ viewers, not to mention official channels like Leksports." Xiang Ming gave a thumbs up; "Brother, you've really made it!"

Wei Lai grinned; "I'm nothing special, I didn't even make it to the starting lineup."

"You're not far from being a starter!" Xiang Ming shook his head; "Giving you this much opportunity at 17, do you think the coaching staff is just sitting around doing nothing? This is a sign that you're being nurtured. Next season, you won't be playing every game, but you'll still get 20+ appearances in the league! What else could this be but a starter?"

(End of this chapter)