Manchester United's heir apparent, but can't play football.

Chapter 114 Time was fast-forwarded!

Munich.

Seberna Street.

A small office converted from a storage room.

The central air conditioning vents sent out a very light stream of warm air from the corner of the ceiling, and the airflow made a barely audible rustling sound as it brushed against the documents on the desktop. The laptop's cooling fan was running at a low speed.

"Long time no see, Li!"

"Let me see how you've changed lately."

Guardiola looked at the screen, touched his bald head, and muttered something to himself.

This is his work habit; whether at Barcelona or Bayern Munich, he prefers small offices.

The screen was playing a replay of the Wolfsburg vs. Leverkusen match; the footage had been paused for several minutes, but it kept replaying in his mind:

"Wolfsburg intercepted the ball on the left flank, and three Leverkusen players came in a fan-shaped formation to counter-press. Wolfsburg's Chinese prodigy was facing away from the direction of the attack, but it was as if he had eyes in the back of his head."

"Instead of passing the ball back to his teammate, he passed it laterally to the left full-back who was making a run forward. This wasn't to pass the ball, but to draw the attention of two Leverkusen players to the full-back."

"It's a very normal procedure, nothing special."

"Li only started moving after the opponent's center of gravity shifted? The timing here is a bit abnormal. He was facing the direction of the attack, and the next moment after receiving the back pass, he didn't look up and pushed with his right foot."

"The football drew a near-perfect arc along the grass, slipped through the gap between the two opposing center-backs, and landed right at the feet of Schürrle who was making a forward run."

Schürrle masturbates.

"God's perspective?"

"It wasn't just a simple pass; he wasn't waiting for those three Leverkusen players nearby, but for the entire Leverkusen defense?"

Guardiola muttered to himself unconsciously, raising his finger to indicate the passing route in the air.

He had seen too many geniuses, but Li Luo on the screen was different. His vision had no "now," only "the next few seconds"?
Press the replay button, and the video starts flowing again.

Let's change the shooting angle.

This time, the Bayern coach didn't look at the trajectory of the ball, but stared into Li Luo's eyes: always looking straight ahead, without looking down at the ball or turning to look for teammates, as if he had already grasped all the dynamic information on the green field.

When the football passed through the gap, Li Luo didn't even look back. He simply raised his hand to adjust the collar of his jersey, as if that pass that could change the course of the game was nothing more than a casually handed glass of water.

"Incredible."

Guardiola pulled a notebook from the drawer, paused the pen tip on the paper, but did not write anything immediately.

I suddenly remembered the days when I coached Barcelona B when I was young.

Back then, he always told the players, "Football is the art of space," but only just now did he see someone interpret that phrase so effortlessly and precisely, without any superfluous movements or hesitant pauses.

I pressed play again.

“Leverkusen’s tactical deployment was flawless and meticulous, but Li Luo was like a chess piece that suddenly entered the game, disrupting all their pre-planned strategies.”

Followed by.

Guardiola saw Li Luo in the form of the Web Weaver.

Gradually, he couldn't help but widen his eyes.

"what?"

"It's much worse than before the winter break."

The Catalan accent, a barrage of gunfire.

Then, it seemed as if they had forgotten how to speak.
After a while.

Bang! Bang! He gently tapped the table.

"It is incredibly exciting to have an opponent like Li for many years to come."

He doesn't simply enjoy encountering stronger opponents; rather, he prefers to test his tactical experiments against formidable adversaries of different styles in order to achieve what he desires.

The next day, afternoon.

Little Britain, in the southwest.

Free Field.

Swansea vs. Manchester United.

Van Gaal paced nervously back and forth in the command area.

Manchester United fans who traveled with the team chanted De Gea's name in unison.

The Red Devils' goalkeeper is phenomenal.

"De Gea! He blocked Sigurdsson's close-range shot!"

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"Shelvey, a long-range shot! Wow! De Gea blocked it again!"

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"Gomi, headbutt!"

"Beautiful! De Gea blocked it again!"

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"Oh my god, Manchester United defender Smalling headed the ball towards his own goal! That was close! De Gea blocked it with his foot! It was almost an own goal!"

Courtside.

Van Gaal and Giggs both looked pained.

We're aiming for fourth place!

"Other clubs are competing on multiple fronts this season, and injuries are slowly starting to surface. Manchester United has an advantage in this regard because we are not playing in European competitions. We have been focusing all our energy on the Premier League!"

"It's okay, we didn't play well enough, and Liverpool and Tottenham didn't play well either."

"The Red Devils must secure a Champions League spot for next season!"

The whole game is over.

Swansea 2-1 Manchester United.

Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony.

Li Luo, watching TV, was completely bewildered.

He's always the one reaping the most shock points from others, but today he feels like Manchester United has drained his own.

"How could you give the opponent so many opportunities to face the goalkeeper directly?"

“It was so thrilling.”

"Is the opponent that strong?"

In the email, Van Gundy said that Manchester United has recently gotten back on track and that the 4-1-4-1 tactic he developed has finally come to fruition, representing an unprecedented innovation in the history of football tactics: Manchester United can now play a balanced game against any opponent!

When Li Luo first saw the draft paper, he was extremely impressed and deeply admired Lao Fan's ingenious ideas. After finishing training today, he took some time to watch the actual battle.

Indeed, Manchester United can play a close game against anyone.

There's nothing wrong with this sentence.

Manchester United's squad value is five times that of Swansea, the game was evenly matched, and they ultimately lost.

It's ok.

There is still a chance, and the final league rankings will depend on the performance of the competitors: Liverpool has had a tough season, and Tottenham is going through the growing pains of transition.

With a bit of luck and De Gea's phenomenal performance, Manchester United still have a chance to finish in the top four.

Arsenal shouldn't need to fight for fourth place this year; they're a solid top-three team.

Turn off the TV.

Maranda scratched his head and said, "Lee, the newspapers say that Van Gaal believes you will lead the team to the Premier League title in your first season back at Manchester United."

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Li Luo took a sip of mineral water to calm himself down: "I like this kind of challenge."

In the office on the second floor.

The setting sun shone through the floor-to-ceiling windows onto the gray carpet.

Looking at the schedule, Black Gold's anxiety finally dissipated. Over the years as a coach, he had never been able to win a championship trophy, and this regret had weighed on him like a heavy stone for too long.

But this season is different. Wolfsburg is unstoppable, advancing triumphantly all the way, and the long-awaited championship trophies are finally within reach.

The dream is about to come true.

"My own career plan?"

"Wherever Li goes next season, I'll go too."

"Manchester United? That place is too complicated. I absolutely cannot go there."

Then, changing the subject, he thought of another possible path: "As for the national team, if Perrin is dismissed, I'll go and be the interim coach! I'll resolve the crisis and then quietly leave."

They must achieve results and not let down the Chinese fans who love them.

His voice trailed off: "There's an old Chinese saying that goes, 'With a wave of the sleeve, one can conceal one's merits and fame.'"

Talking and talking.

Hei Jin looked radiant, unconsciously straightening his back and adjusting his collar and hair.

Looking in the mirror, he tried to project the composure of a renowned coach.

My thoughts drifted away.

"So what about those truly great coaches? They all have their own football philosophies, and they always talk about pursuing the philosophy of football. But when it comes to how to cooperate with Li, they might not even understand it as well as I do."

"The same applies to players. Some excellent midfielders are a bit clever and have their own tactical understanding. They might question Li's on-field decisions and might not be as effective as Maranda."

The following days.

The Bundesliga schedule seems to have been fast-forwarded.

Wolfsburg's away bus sped along the highway from dawn till dusk, while the tactics board at the training base frequently changed the opponent's formation diagram. The assistant coach kept explaining the local history and culture along the way, and when he got excited, everyone would hold down his hand to stop him from raising it.

Time is passing faster and faster.

The team logo on Li Luo's jersey also reflected different shades of luster under the different colored lights of different stadiums.

He and his teammates, like a group of tireless pioneers, stepped onto the away grounds of the Bundesliga map. The battles were not easy, and some seemingly weak opponents turned out to be like rocks in a latrine, both smelly and hard.

At Augsburg's WWK Arena, the grass was soaked and softened by the rain, and the defenders were like tape stuck to their bodies, having to endure elbows and pulls with every pass.

The AWD Arena in Hannover 96 was even worse. The pitch was like a vegetable patch, uneven and bumpy. The home team players launched a crazy pressing and physical confrontation. Even when De Bruyne had the ball, his big butt was tired and he couldn't hold on. He had to use various methods to get rid of the entanglement.

It's not that the opponent is stronger.

The players were just too tired.

Li Luo did not slack off. He did not meet with girls during this period and trained hard every day. His 95 points of physical fitness and injury recovery rate became amazing skills during this stage!

Beckenbauer: Lee had many girlfriends? He's a lot like me when I was young.

Matthäus: Lee's physical abilities are terrifying, just like mine when I was young.

Black Gold grew increasingly helpless, watching the players on the bench constantly rubbing their thighs. The fatigue from fighting on multiple fronts surged like a tide. After training, there were many ice packs in the locker room. Some teammates' knees would make a slight popping sound when they ran, and even the crisp passing speed in daily training was frequently slowed down.

It's too awful.

Even the logistics and medical teams had several members poached by the national teams preparing for the European Championship.

Fortunately.

Wolfsburg doesn't have any serious injuries; the players are just exhausted.

The partnership between Li Luo and De Bruyne can still produce the most dazzling duo in the Bundesliga this season.

The victory, though narrowly missed, was like a shot of adrenaline for the exhausted husky.

When new buds sprouted on the branches of the trees at the training base, and more and more kinds of birds appeared, the teammates began to take off their heavy training jackets and run on the field in thin jerseys.

Li Luocai suddenly realized:
Spring has arrived.

Rumble!
Rumble!
Accompanied by a dense rumble of thunder.

Three enormous cards stood before him.

Li Luo wasn't too excited. He remained calm about the Bundesliga rewards, knowing he couldn't always be so lucky and have everything he wanted.

One by one, figures slowly emerged from the cards.

[Congratulations on obtaining: Boateng's "Defense" module, additional attribute boosts: Defense +3, Tackling +3.]

[Congratulations on obtaining: Hassler's "Weight Adjustment" module. Additional effect: Ball control +2. You will also be able to more clearly sense your opponent's weight shifts.]

[Congratulations on obtaining the Schweinsteiger "Skiing Soccer" module! Additional effects: Ball control +2, Defense +2, Tackling +2, Jumping +2! Your balance has also been improved.]

The three cards turned to dust in the wind, and the starlight merged into the feet of the Chinese genius.

Li Luo didn't foolishly count on his fingers.

Open the system panel directly to see the improved effects:
Ball control 84, defense 73, steals 73, jump 87!

what?
Such a big improvement?
So, by the end of this season, I might really break through and be promoted to Europa League Emperor.

not far away.

The teammates gathered on a bench by the field, basking in the sun.

"If we go smoothly through the Europa League, we only need to beat three teams to win the title! Haha! I don't think this is an unattainable dream!"

"At that time, Li also had to say goodbye to us."

Don't overthink it, cherish every moment.

(End of this chapter)