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

Chapter 158 The Long-Awaited Golden Legend? (Daily Transition)
After the match, the entire Manchester United team returned home overnight.

The upcoming schedule is very packed.

It just so happens that they are playing consecutive away games.

A few days later, on Champions League match day, they will travel to Sweden to challenge Malmö.

Next week's Premier League matchday will see them travel to White Hart Lane to face Tottenham Hotspur, who are undergoing a "systemic transformation."

Van Gaal is a bit annoyed.

Giggs suddenly said, "Boss, a lot of fan groups have gathered at Old Trafford to protest again."

"What are those idiots protesting about now?"

"The protest club is pursuing short-term results and is overusing 19-year-old Li."

The concerns of Manchester United fan groups are understandable.

There are many reasons:
First, young players' physical functions are not yet fully mature, and the tight schedules of matches leave them with insufficient recovery time, which can easily lead to chronic injuries.

Second, prolonged physical fatigue can lead to distorted technical movements and decreased concentration, which not only affects current performance but may also solidify bad competition habits.

Third, bearing excessive pressure in competitions too early may deplete one's physical potential, leading to an early decline in one's athletic career.

Super talents like Kaka, Owen, Messi, Ronaldo, Götze, Neymar, and Hazard, all aged 19, have received scientific load management and protection, and will not be treated like cattle.

In contrast, Li Luo is currently being 'overworked' at Manchester United, a situation that has caused great concern among Red Devils fans.

Morata held his tablet, watching the replays of the different stages of the attack over and over again.

Eyes wandering.

He joined Manchester United to win the Golden Boot, so how did he end up assisting a hat-trick?
"Li, I'm sorry, I wasted so many opportunities."

Li Luo smiled and encouraged him, "Your positioning was excellent, and you even gave me two assists. Don't doubt yourself."

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The back seats of the bus.

As usual, coach Carrick reviewed the game for Schneiderlin and Maranda, providing them with specific guidance on their playing style in the deep midfield position.

The next day.

Van Gaal unusually gave everyone a day off, instead of having his players continue with the low-intensity recovery training.

Li Luo and Maranda were planning to go to Lancashire-Pendull Hill in northeast Manchester, but they were not given permission when they informed the club, with Giggs and others saying that the place was haunted.

The two had even prepared windproof jackets and rain gear, but had no choice but to give up.

then.

The rain outside the window was getting heavier and heavier. After thinking it over, Li Luo decided to stay in the dormitory.

The schedule is packed, and high-intensity resistance training is not allowed indoors.

"Li, don't you play games?"

Maranda sat on the sofa, holding the handle, and tilted his head back to ask in confusion.

Li Luo shook his head: "These AAA single-player games are too time-consuming to play. I prefer watching other people play them on video websites, where I can fast-forward."

2015 can be considered one of the years with the most concentrated releases of AAA titles in gaming history. From the beginning to the end of the year, there were phenomenal releases covering mainstream genres such as RPG, action, and shooting, and they all reached industry benchmarks in terms of reputation, sales, and innovation.

But.

Some games become quite frightening as you play them, or inexplicably introduce unhealthy interactive storylines, causing the controller to vibrate violently and making the player feel very awkward.

After a while.

Li Luo sat to the side and began watching recent Tottenham match videos.

The more I looked, the more surprised I became.

They thrashed Manchester City 4-1?
A vertical offensive that pours like mercury across the ground!
This season, Lilywhite's tactical system has undergone a qualitative leap, seemingly getting closer and closer to Pochettino's ideal model.

Pochettino's football philosophy is a branch of Bielsa's school.

He was also an excellent football star in his youth.

Time is like a burning candle.

Two days later.

Li Luo and the Manchester United rotation team arrived in Malmö, Sweden's third-largest city.

Malmö FF is considered a dominant force in Sweden, with a glorious past, having reached the European Cup final in 1979, where they lost 0-1 to Nottingham Forest.

In the last decade or so, Malmö's most famous player is Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

but.

Ibrahimovic's experience in Malmö was not good; he had poor relationships with the management, coaches, teammates, and fans.

For example, back then, Malmö's director, Hasberg, gave Ibrahimovic 1 crowns every month under the guise of a "bonus," claiming that "it doesn't need to be repaid." However, after Ibrahimovic transferred to Ajax, the Malmö club suddenly sent him an IOU for 12 crowns, claiming that it was a loan.

Swedish Bank Stadium.

More than 10,000 spectators were spread out in the stands.

It was cold and damp, and the wind was strong.

"Zhuangdianertai! Zhuangdianertai! Good evening, viewers."

"We are now broadcasting live the 2015/16 UEFA Champions League group stage."

Malmö will host Manchester United.

"Being near the Øresund Strait, the city experiences frequent convergence of cold air and warm, moist ocean air, creating typical late autumn weather in Northern Europe."

"The camera focused on Li Luo in the players' tunnel."

"He led the Red Devils' rotation lineup tonight, and wore the captain's armband."

Studio.
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[Damn, is Coach Van Bronckhorst treating Li Luo like a beast of burden? Starting him all the way to Malmö?]
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[Li Luo was started only because all his physical examination results were normal.]
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[In three or four days, will Manchester United's heir be able to handle the away game against Tottenham?]
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[Guys, this match is definitely going to be a high-scoring affair. Think about it: Barcelona 7-0 Malmö, Manchester United 8-2 Barcelona, ​​the conclusion is clear! Malmö 0-13 Manchester United!!!]
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[Awesome! I'm following! Let's go!]

Accompanied by the referee's whistle.

The game officially begins.

The Sveriges Riksbank Stadium wasn't particularly impressive.

"Now we will introduce the starting lineups of both sides."

"Malmö is using a 4-4-2 formation!"

Goalkeeper:

"The squad is quite strong, featuring Rosenberg returning from the Premier League and Djurdjic on loan from the Bundesliga."

"Manchester United's formation is 4-2-3-1!"

Goalkeeper:

"Apart from Li Luo, Manchester United rotated all other positions."

"Let the key players get a rest."

Li Luo realized that the competition was still somewhat difficult.

This difficulty lies not only with the opponent, nor solely with playing away from home.
To be a qualified temporary captain of the Red Devils.

Don't shrug and blame your teammates!
"pretty."

"Li Luo's steal."

"Positioning changes, Manchester United's counter-attacking strategy."

"How come Lingard can't outrun the referee? Pay attention!"

"Manchester United youngster Pereira has made a mistake."

"Malmö's counterattack."

"McNair, who came up to take his place, can't physically outmatch the big Scandinavians, can he?"

"Thank goodness, Fellaini's timely recovery averted the danger."

"The camera focused on Van Gaal on the sidelines."

"There's no way around it. Not to mention this rotation squad, Manchester United's starting lineup's defense is also quite average."

Time passed by minute by minute.

Malmö players, playing at home, grew increasingly excited: Manchester United? That's it!

The cheers from the home stands were growing louder.

Manchester United fans who traveled with the team shivered in the cold wind.

gradually.

The scene was so soporific.

Manchester United's rotation squad, hampered by the Nordic giants, was unable to develop tactics around Li Luo.

Passing routes were repeatedly disrupted.

Studio.
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[They've been playing for so long? And it's still 0-0?]
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[Why do I feel like I'm watching an Icelandic third-division match?]
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[Damn it, is that guy who said Malmö 0-13 Manchester United still okay? I'm going all in on the other teams' losses and the over/under!]
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Haha, you guys really believe in those conversion theories?
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[Don't panic, Lopez is just changing direction to rest, that's the King of Football's style. Taking a stroll.] "Pereira throws the ball in."

"Very clever, knowing to pass it to Li Luo!"

"Other Manchester United players, get moving!"

"Fellaini has moved up to the front line."

"Li Luo passes the ball with one foot!"

The commentator shuddered; the scene had finally become quite lively.

Lingard is 174 cm tall.

The style of play is very simple, without any complicated center-of-gravity maneuvering or top-notch fancy moves.

Snapped.

Stop the ball.

They started their run directly from the outside of the left flank.

Although this British star's speed doesn't seem very fast.

However, the opposing defender is also not very fast.

"It's over!"

“Eat it raw!”

"Pretty!"

"Top-tier game of chess!"

The Malmö giant was a bit clumsy and was momentarily thrown off balance by Lingard's feint.

"It's cut in!"

"Lingard, inverted triangle!"

Malmö's defense was in complete disarray.

Without hesitation, Lingard cut into the left side of the penalty area and decisively sent a cutback pass.

Li Luo happened to run into the path of the pass.

The area slightly to the left of the edge of the penalty area.

Meanwhile, the Malmö players, who reacted faster, quickly made their run.

The tall and imposing center-backs did their best to block the shooting angles of Manchester United's midfield maestro.

"coming soon!"

"Wonderful!"

Li Luo is like a black hole.

It frantically attracted the blue figures around it.

The football rolled along the ground.

Something unexpected happened.

He leaped lightly and let the ball pass him.

Malmö's defense quickly adjusted its structural balance, helplessly watching the ball continue to roll.
Completely disrupted.

Any Manchester United player could easily slip in and launch a fatal attack.

Gasps of amazement erupted at the Svenska Stadium.

Herrera!

"A powerful shot? Not a diagonal pass to Li Luo, who continued his run into the penalty area!"

The football bounced and hopped along the grass towards the Chinese prodigy.

This kind of ball is difficult to handle.

Li Luo, a burly man, kicked the ball into Malmö's goal.

0:1! ! !

The entire room fell silent for a fraction of a second.

The Manchester United coaching staff breathed a sigh of relief.

"Pretty!"

"In the 72nd minute, Manchester United finally broke the deadlock!"

"Herrera assists Li Luo!"

"Dragonfly skimming the water."

"Without much effort, they precisely breached Malmö's goal."

"Li Luo helped Manchester United gain the lead."

"Van Gaal shouldn't have insisted on attacking football. In this terrible weather, coupled with the Nordic giants' high standards of fouling, Manchester United's rotation squad had a very difficult time."

Li Luo jogged all the way to the corner flag area, where Manchester United fans in the away stands gave him a warm round of applause and cheers.

Manchester United teammates excitedly surrounded him.

Lingard exclaimed excitedly, "Lee, I played pretty well just now, didn't I?"

Herrera didn't take credit, but said with a hint of apology, "I'm sorry, Lee, it's unbelievable that I didn't pass the ball well at the end, and you actually scored."

Li Luo smiled, indicating that it was alright, and earnestly encouraged his Red Devils teammates.

finally.

Beep! Beep beep~
The referee blew the final whistle.

Malmö 0-1 Manchester United.

All Manchester United fans let go of their burdens at this moment. If this kind of game were to happen again, they could accept defeat; it was too exhausting.

As Li Luo walked to the sidelines, Manchester United staff eagerly surrounded him: wiping his sweat, handing him water, and peeling bananas for him.

A cold, mechanical, synthesized voice quietly began to play.

Congratulations on obtaining: Malmö Golden Chest.

A golden treasure chest engraved with the letters "MFF" slowly floated into the air.

[The treasure chest is being opened]

suddenly.

The light shone brightly!

Everything around Li Luo turned into a vast expanse of white.

Wow! It's the Golden Legend!!!

[Congratulations on obtaining the Zlatan Ibrahimovic "Flexibility" module!]

[Legendary Phantoms cannot be triggered without the Soul Forge module.]

The pine trees on the Nordic snowfields can withstand storms and bend into elegant curves.

what?
It's actually a super reward that's close to the power of the source?

Hotspo Road Training Center.

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has finished analyzing recent Manchester United match footage for his players.

"There's nothing more to say."

"When Manchester United builds up their attack in the backfield, all we need to do is make a three-dimensional interception of their defense, and the game will become very simple."

Pogba didn't mean to look down on Manchester United's defense.

Last season.

Tottenham is also a typical team known for its strong attack but weak defense. Their backline is a mess, they specialize in high-scoring games, and they are a cash machine for Tottenham fans.

However, this summer transfer window, the club acquired several strong defensive players.

Especially Toby Alderweireld!

A genius center-back.

During his childhood, Van Gaal watched him play for Ajax's youth team and commented, "This guy will become a great player in the future."

结果
Toby also wanted to join Manchester United this summer, but Van Gaal's reputation was too bad, and his agent team was worried that he would be relegated to the reserve team. After careful consideration, he chose Tottenham.

Thus, Tottenham's defensive line, featuring the "Belgian double gate", was formed.

Lilywhites have temporarily become the Premier League club with the fewest goals conceded.

(End of this chapter)