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

Chapter 64 The Familiar Red Devil's Back View?
"Li, are you alright?"

"It's alright, let's celebrate! This is a time to celebrate!"

The crowd imitated De Bruyne's usual celebrations, raising their fists and jumping around.

The away stands responded with even more enthusiastic applause.

Li Luo gradually understood why he had vaguely heard many people calling his name before the match. Many Manchester United fans in casual clothes had come here seeking spiritual comfort.

But he doesn't have time to be distracted right now.

Wolfsburg has yet to find a new way to break through Di Matteo's modified central defensive line.

Thinking about it carefully, Manchester United had a deeper meaning in sending him to Wolfsburg to "gain experience".

It was during a period of diverse tactical maneuvers in the Bundesliga.

Experience firsthand the high, medium, and low defensive tactics of different opponents.

When we return to the Premier League, all tactical evolutions in the coming years will likely be based on these "three lines".

As for why Wolfsburg?

Perhaps it's because Mr. Black Gold's tactics are simple.

Schalke fans quickly recovered and, instead of blaming or complaining, loudly encouraged the players.

“Wir Leben Dich!!!”

“Wir Leben Dich!!!”

“Wir Leben Dich!!!”

It means "We were born for you".

This slogan was printed on the back of Schalke 04's jerseys.

This emotional bond makes the Veltins-Arena one of the most notorious stadiums in Europe.

The skinny Goretzka explained to his teammates with a helpless expression: "Li is covered in eyes. A sudden stop with his back turned makes me lose my balance. What's even more terrifying is that after Li stops, he suddenly starts again with an insane stride frequency, just like Robben."

They are both 18 years old.

How can he be so outstanding?

Atsuto Uchida, a player from a less developed team, finally understood the feelings of his former J-League friend: he too was outplayed, easily defeated by Li Luo using a "Zidane-esque" series of touches and dribbles.
Goalkeeper Fellman picked up a water bottle next to the goalpost, looking dejected.

There were small notes stuck to the water bottles, listing the shooting habits of most Wolfsburg players.

"Information error."

"Li's inside-of-the-foot curling shot was not fully recorded."

"How come he's like a cartoon protagonist, always coming up with some amazing move in every match?"

The goalkeeper position at Schalke 04 is not easy.

Conceding too many goals will make the club suspect that there is a mole within the organization.

Courtside.

The teaching assistant and staff spun him around several times.

Black Gold was stunned for a long time.

"Can Li really break through the central defense in this way?"

"So clever."

"Yes, I think that's a good idea too."

"Let me think about it some more."

The other side.

Di Matteo stood there stunned for a long time, his shiny bald head reflecting the spotlight.

Gradually, his expression softened and his tone became gentler.

"It's ok."

"Wolfsburg had no surprises; Li just caught us off guard."

"Essentially, they lack a competitive advantage in many areas, which makes it difficult for them to solve the problem easily."

"This is the Veltins, our home ground."

Manchester United fans in the neutral stands looked excited.

They were dressed in casual clothes.

It was all worth it to travel all over Europe over the weekend and be able to witness Li Luo score such a beautiful goal in person.

I've been feeling really upset lately because of all the news reports:
According to Diario Sport, Barcelona has reached an agreement with Li Luo in private to succeed Xavi, with "Li-Bai-Bu" and "MSN" joining forces to usher in the Dream Team IV era.

Marca reports that Li Luo will join Real Madrid.

Tuttosport says that Li Luo fell in love with the temperature and humidity of the Italian peninsula during his trip to the San Siro, and will become a zebra prince, settling down in Italy to get married and have children.

The Sun reported that Li Luo was secretly meeting with an Asian girl.

Even if deep down you know Li Luo won't leave Manchester United, how many bizarre things have clubs done in football history?

"The game restarts on the second circle."

"Read a comment from a netizen: Li Luo turned Schalke 04 into a team with little fun. I have never seen him get past two defenders in the Bundesliga like this before, and then score with a curling shot from the inside of his foot."

"Hehehe, Schalke 04 has a young Atsuto Uchida."

"That's normal. During his time in the UEFA Youth League, Li Luo made some brilliant plays for Manchester United, dribbling past several players. This is just a normal performance!"

"How will Wolfsburg play next? Li Luo can't always rush in and become the explosive point. Schalke 04 is prepared."

"Don't worry, Mr. Black Gold will definitely have a solution."

On the green football field.

Schalke 04 players were not discouraged by falling behind.

This is a spirit.

The professionalism of players in the top five European leagues is even higher than that of the locker room attendants in shady spas.

Wolfsburg's formation steadily retreated.

De Bruyne kept turning his head to observe the situation.

'coming. ’

Schalke 04 has many methods of positional attack.

This time, Sané dribbled down the wing.

Choupo-Moting moved to the center, forming a two-striker partnership with Huntelaar.

'The full-back on the other side has moved up to the winger position.'

'Asymmetric offense?'

'Schalke 04's three midfielders... Lee has already begun directing the defense.'

Command lines play a significant role at the macro-tactical level.

but.

There is a difference in strength between the two players in a local matchup.

At 18, Sané already possesses a unique skill.

They sped along the side road.

His afro shook violently with each step.

In a split second, he cleverly used the change in the angle of his touch to easily shake off the Wolfsburg full-back.

"high speed."

"His signature move, when we watch the slow-motion replay later, we'll definitely see him touch the ball with the inside of his big toe to change direction inwards, and then use the rest of his body to touch the ball to change direction outwards."

"We're going in!"

Cheers erupted at the Veltins-Arena; they didn't envy the young talents of other Bundesliga teams.

Because they have 18-year-old Sané!

“Cut inside!”

"He tried to get past Gustavo but accidentally fell."

The young prodigy Sané hadn't yet developed his dribbling skills after slowing down.

A center of gravity that's too high won't fool seasoned veterans.

He also occasionally enjoys challenging his opponent.

Snapped.

The football game is out of control.

Schalke's attack was not stopped.

A tall, blue figure quickly filled the gap.

18-year-old skinny bamboo form - Goretzka.

He is also called a genius because he is 1.89 meters tall, not clumsy, has a strong ability to catch up, and has a good grasp of the timing of his runs.

With a hook of her long legs.

Pull the ball back smoothly.

He backheeled the ball to his midfield partner, Kirchhoff.

Snapped!
A kick to the ball.

Direct drive.

The football skimmed along the grass like a sharp blade and struck Maranda's leg!
Kirchhoff

"The football bounced back."

"A 1.95-meter-tall young man, loaned from Bayern Munich to Schalke 04, Guardiola exclaimed, 'Oh dear!'"

"One wave after another!"

"A full-back who's living a good life, cross the ball!"

Atsuto Uchida felt like his whole body was on fire.

Having just been utterly defeated by Li Luo, they are now determined to regain their dignity.

'Representing Shimizu Higashi High School, I first shone in the all-high school soccer league and was scouted by a J-League powerhouse, gradually becoming a key player in the Bundesliga!'

'How can we give up so easily!'

How could we give up!

'It would be so embarrassing if I lost to Lee Sang in the Bundesliga!'

but.

What recently embarrassed Atsuto Uchida was that a female soccer player named Atsuko Uchida had entered the adult entertainment industry, and the cover slogan was "Belongs to a famous team, participated in soccer training for 16 years, well-trained thighs, C cup".

The football is heading towards the penalty area.

Wolfsburg's defenses are on edge.

Everyone became tense.

Several burly miners squeezed in.

Even Goretzka, that "tall bamboo pole," rushed in.

Everyone looked up, watching the falling football while frantically clapping each other.

"Hentral!"

"Head!"

Snapped!
The football gently nestled into the arms of the Wolfsburg goalkeeper.

A series of regretful gasps rippled through the stands.

The Dutch striker looked displeased and raised his hands to complain to the referee, indicating that the Wolfsburg player had just fouled him.

"Schalke 04's positional attacks are quite threatening."

"Wolfsburg's low block defense was very good, preventing Huntelaar from getting any power in his headers."

Huntelaar has a strong finishing ability.

He has won the Eredivisie Golden Boot, the Bundesliga Golden Boot, and the UEFA Europa League Golden Boot.

48 goals and 14 assists in a single season.

A few months ago, during the World Cup knockout stage, there were some brilliant moments of turning the tide.

It's a pity that some people were born at the wrong time.

His entire career coincided with the era of "wholesale strikers".

There is a significant gap between him and those monster archers.

As a Dutch center forward, Huntelaar is too soft in physical duels, doesn't like to act as a pivot, doesn't like to create chances, and tends to take the shot himself as soon as he gets the ball.

Time passed by minute by minute.

Schalke 04 launched their attacks around their two center forwards, Huntelaar and Choupo-Moting.

Although Choupo-Moting is still developing, his awareness of pivoting, positioning, and passing are very mature. He can act like a disruptive force, stirring up the opponent's defense and making the team's positional attack more three-dimensional.

Wolfsburg is under tight defense.

A hard-won opportunity to switch to offense.

However, their central defensive line was always quickly broken by Schalke 04's positioning.

"The match has reached the 52nd minute."

"Li Luo and Maranda joined forces to block them!"

"pretty."

Wolfsburg counterattacks.

"De Bruyne's exquisite long pass!"

"Bendner, we can't afford to waste this opportunity."

"Oh dear, Höwedes has caught up with us."

"A few months ago in the World Cup, the German defender made nine tackles in a single match against France."

There was no complex power struggle involved.

Höwedes rushed over and poked the ball away from Bendtner's feet.

Easily.

Studio.
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【what happened? 】
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It's not that Bendtner is useless, it's just that the other side is a bit too strong.
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Höwedes used to be very handsome, but his tackling ability was average. After the World Cup, he started to go bald, but his skills improved.
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[What's the panic? Wolfsburg is still leading by one goal. You're making it seem like they're behind.]

Courtside.

Black Gold stood in the command area, loudly reminding his disciples.

"I'm about to be converted into a converter."

"Get in position quickly!"

His tone was anxious.

Danger.

Wolfsburg launched a counterattack, and their formation has been spread out.

Bendtner was dispossessed at the finish line, giving Schalke 04 the perfect opportunity to launch a quick counter-attack.

Counterattack! Fight back!

The advantage of playing second.

The other side.

Di Matteo also got excited.

Wolfsburg, with their counter-attacking formation spread out, could hardly withstand Schalke 04's counter-attacks.
Chong Chong.

The bald-headed coach has once again entered cheerleader mode.

At the Veltins-Arena, the blue ocean churned violently.

From the audience's perspective: both sides' formations are in disarray.

Schalke 04 has possession of the ball and is about to launch an attack.

"The thought process is very clear."

"Höwedes passed the ball to Goretzka!"

Near the middle circle line.

Goretzka had already observed the situation on the field beforehand.

I've mentally simulated receiving the ball, turning, advancing, and finally delivering a long pass to my forward teammate.

Both are 18 years old. Both are talented midfielders.

I can also deliver an elegant and deadly pass.

Snapped!
catch the ball.

Turn around.

Immediately afterward, a figure in white flashed through my line of sight.

There was no complex power struggle involved.

The 189cm tall, skinny German player was dispossessed the moment he made a feint by lowering his shoulder.

"Wow!"

"Li Luo's aggressive move!"

Strictly speaking, he ran over and poked the ball away.

"Counterattack, counterattack, and counterattack again!"

"A reversal of fortunes!"

"Litteus! Rickenbauer!"

The Wolfsburg fans in the away stands erupted in cheers.

Manchester United fans in casual clothes in the neutral stands, their cheeks flushed, clapped enthusiastically.

Wolfsburg's goalkeeper and defense seemed to see a ray of light.

Black Gold opened its mouth wide.

The teaching assistant looked surprised.

Di Matteo was so frightened that he dropped the water bottle.

The miners ended Wolfsburg's counterattack and then launched their own.

Wolfsburg ended their comeback attempt in the end.

This further disrupted both teams' formations, putting the players' individual abilities to the test.

Studio.
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[Li Luo's steal felt like two in-game models just bumped into each other and he snatched the ball away.]
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[Nonsense, we couldn't see that. In that split second, he and Goretzka must have gone through an extremely complex psychological battle, subtle changes in touch, and probing of each other's center of gravity and feints.]
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[It was clearly an elegant steal, but the post-match news didn't know how to praise it.]

Wolfsburg's teammates weren't stupid; they quickly spread out their attack in a fan-shaped pattern.

De Bruyne wiggled his big butt and sprinted away.

'plum'

'A crucial steal.'

'His defense and steals have improved significantly; he must be secretly practicing every day after school, right?'

'Despite possessing top-tier vision, thinking speed, strategic thinking, and organizational skills, he still tirelessly and diligently contributes during defensive phases. This guy's team spirit is truly admirable.'

Li Luo didn't think that much about it.

He was just trying to slow down Goretzka's passing speed, but he didn't expect that the opponent's turn would leave him with so many openings.

"coming!"

"An offensive as swift and unrestrained as mercury!"

"Li Luo makes a diagonal pass on the ground and finds Bendtner ahead."

"Arsenal's king, with his back to the Schalke defender, passes the ball with one touch."

"Return it to De Bruyne, who is inserted on the other end."

"De Bruyne also played a one-touch pass, a lobbed pass!"

"A graceful arc."

"Schalke 04's defense is in disarray."

"Li Luo!"

Terrified screams echoed through the Veltins-Arena.

Li Luo lifted his right foot and stopped the ball.

Start by taking a step forward with your left foot.

Even when trapped in the Veltins-Arena, with my teammates being suppressed by the central defensive line, I...
next moment.

A pair of large hands reached out from behind him, tightly grabbing his chest and wrapping their arms around his waist.

Höwedes!

The two of them fell down.

Beep!
The referee blew his whistle and pulled out a yellow card and foam spray.

"Tactical foul".

"Because there was a Santana in front of Li Luo, according to the rules, it was not considered a clear one-on-one opportunity, so Höwedes only received a yellow card."

"Alright, Wolfsburg has been awarded a free kick approximately 27 meters from the goal!"

The Veltins-Arena resounded with enthusiastic applause.

Höwedes patted Li Luo's bottom affectionately, then got up and gently helped him up.

Li Luo hugged the football tightly, waiting for the referee to draw a "U" with foam spray at the location of the foul.

Wolfsburg teammates rushed forward to give him a high-five.

After being suppressed and beaten for so long, they finally have a chance to fight back.

Schalke goalkeeper Fährmann is carefully directing the wall.

His gaze swept across the area, and he couldn't help but frown.

very annoying.

Why is Li Luo standing in front of the free throw spot?
The little note on the thermos didn't record his free-kick habits or characteristics.
"De Bruyne and Li Luo are communicating with their mouths covered. I wonder what they're saying?"

"The Wolfsburg coaching staff gave Li Luo a lot of freedom to fire."

"I heard that it was because of interference from the top management of the Volkswagen Group that Black Gold frequently rotated Li Luo to the Shadow Striker position, forming a tall-fast combination with Bendtner?"

"Hehehe, rumors, everything is part of Mr. Black Gold's plan."

During a casual chat, Zhan Jun and Coach Zhang couldn't help but imagine: if Hecking became Manchester United's manager and continued to give the young Chinese player maximum freedom to shoot and rotate, then Li Luo could surely match Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure's 24 goals and 12 assists in a single season in the Premier League, right? Or perhaps Chelsea midfielder Lampard's record of 27 goals and 16 assists in a single season? If all else fails, surely he could match Cesc Fabregas's 19 goals and 19 assists at Arsenal a few years ago? Or maybe Liverpool midfielder Gerrard?
My thoughts drifted further and further away.

I fantasize that Li Luo will one day become like Platini, who scored over thirty goals in a single season, or Maradona, Zico, Baggio, Cruyff, and other legendary midfielders in their early careers.
It's worth noting that Li Luo during his time with Manchester United's youth team, like Bojan from La Masia, broke goal-scoring records at various youth levels throughout his development.

Neutral stands.

Manchester United fans in casual clothes looked down at the young Chinese players on the pitch.

They hope Li Luo will score more goals in the Bundesliga.

The better the performance.

Only then will no outrageous events in football history occur.

You absolutely must not get hurt.

If Li Luo has really been sold out, even smashing up the club's top management's offices won't help.

Courtside.

With a wave of his hand, Hei Jin stopped the teaching assistants' discussion.

whispered:
"Listen to Li!"

"He created the opportunity."

"He also created the one-goal lead!"

"Even if it's not created by him in the future, we still have to respect Li's ideas."

The coaching staff members all nodded in agreement.

It's a pleasure to work with a player like Li Luo.

He has a good personality, communicates well, doesn't act like a big shot, doesn't throw tantrums, is never late, and never skips training.

These requirements sound very low.

In reality, most of the world's top football talents find it difficult to adhere to these rules.

The other side.

Di Matteo was a little confused.

I've never seen Li Luo take a free kick before.

"fake."

"It will definitely be De Bruyne who takes the penalty."

"The cunning Mr. Black Gold".

The atmosphere at the Veltins-Arena was electric, with cheers rising and falling.

A human wall was formed on the green field.

Li Luo bent down and repeatedly adjusted the placement of the football.

"All right."

"Retreat sideways, back four or five steps."

"His gaze was fixed on the Schalke 04 goal."

"A resolute gaze."

"At this moment, he and De Bruyne are both standing near the ball."

Beep!
The referee blows the whistle.

De Bruyne remained motionless.

In Li Luo's vision, a golden phantom materialized with the wind.

Manchester United number 7.

The night wind whipped the white hem of her dress and her black hair wildly.

With each step taken, the body and the afterimage gradually overlapped.

A diagonal approach run-up.

Windmill swing arm.

Manchester United fans in casual clothes in the neutral stands were stunned by what they saw.

The moment the ball is touched.

The body and the phantom image completely overlapped.

The scene seemed to freeze.

Many eyes were fixed on that familiar figure on the green field.

Bah!
Crescent Moon Blade.

The football lifted off the ground.

Take off.

It spun violently, outlining an elegant arc that seemed to gleam with a cold light.

Turn.

The towering wall of people was fiercely twisted by that trajectory.

Schalke's penalty area seemed to be sliced ​​open by a blade.

Falling.

Felman made a move to pounce, but ultimately gave up, his eyes filled with despair.

0: 2!

The whole audience was shocked.

"In!"

"The ball went in!!!"

"Crescent Moon Blade!"

"Manchester United's heir, the crescent moon scimitar!"

"So beautiful."

"A graceful turn and twist! Concentrating all the strength of the body in an instant."

"An arc drawn by the moonlight!"

The entire Felts held its breath!

"A dazzling gem!"

"A breathtaking trajectory."

"Li Luo!"

"A single, scimitar strike, and the Feltins are defeated!"

Zhan Jun and Coach Zhang were so excited they couldn't stop.

Li Luo charged toward the corner flag area, leaped high into the air, and waved his fist.

The golden phantom in his vision drifted away contentedly in the wind, turning into specks of starlight that re-integrated into the body of the Chinese boy.

Wolfsburg teammates rushed forward one after another.

De Bruyne hadn't fully recovered yet. He had just been in the best observation position and witnessed every single step of the Chinese boy's movements. It was a flawless, crescent-shaped blade.

"Li, you're so handsome!"

"grace."

"I thought you could do magic! Wonder Boy!"

His teammates scratched the Chinese boy's black hair while showering him with praise.

Emotionally.

Maranda's racial talents were activated at this moment, and she couldn't help but wiggle her hips and start dancing.

The game difficulty has been lowered by Li Luo again.

The blue ocean in the stands seemed to have just weathered a storm, now calm and still.

The green flags in the away stands fluttered in the wind.

In the neutral stands, many people had tears in their eyes.

They all looked up, staring blankly at the goal replay on the LED screen in mid-air.

Crescent Moon Blade.

The Prince of Dream Theater.

Manchester United heir
Studio.

The director's camera happened to move to the stands.
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[So cool! Li Luo's Crescent Moon Blade.]
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Why are those people crying?
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That arc seemed to have pierced through the dust of time, rekindling the beauty of memories.
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[I almost thought Li Luo was possessed! The slightly hunched back, the taut muscles as his right foot stepped back, the windmill-like arm swing, the fluid twist of his body at the moment of contact with the ball—that's him!]
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[Lee Pik-Ham.]
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My cousin is a Manchester United fan, and he's stunned. He can't bring himself to tell the TV that he usually watches those gossip accounts that keep saying Li Luo probably won't return to Manchester United.
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Your cousin must be quite old, right? This might be a glimpse into his lost youth.
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[I'm awesome!]
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According to the principles of fluid dynamics, a rotating ball will be affected by the Dali Garden effect, the Orion Law, and the Oreo cookie rule, tracing a large arc in the air and falling rapidly.
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What would happen if Li Luo were sold by Manchester United?

Fellman sat motionless on the grass.

Schalke 04's defense remained silent.

Goretzka and Sané exchanged a glance, then looked toward Li Luo, who was celebrating.

They are both 18 years old.

Why is he different?

Courtside.

Black Gold blushed with happiness and his breathing became rapid.

The teaching assistants hugged each other tightly.

"A wonderful night."

"We were clearly being dominated by Schalke 04, yet we were leading by two goals."

"Ha ha!"

The other side.

Di Matteo was dumbfounded.

When he was young, he played against that Manchester United number 7.

A scimitar-like trajectory, the goalkeeper's desperate save, the defenders' bewildered expressions, the ripples created by the impact on the net.
Scenes buried deep in my memory resurfaced.

If you're a player, you have to take this hit.

Why do I, as a coach, have to take this hit?
　There will be another chapter later

　　
　
(End of this chapter)