Soccer: Maxed-out ball control, the skill is too overpowered.

"Finally, it's my turn to appear."

Bayer Leverkusen, Bayer Arena.

Standing on the sidelines, Kevin De Bruyne felt like he was Shawshank Redemption... oh no, Andy Dufresne.

Since Mourinho's second stint at Chelsea, his time there has been nothing short of imprisonment.

Fortunately, the club released him in time, and De Bruyne fled back to Germany.

His outstanding performance in training earned him the appreciation of Wolfsburg coach Dieter Hecking, and he was included in the matchday squad in his second week on loan.

And he got the chance to come on as a substitute!

Having tasted the joy of freedom, De Bruyne stretched leisurely in the afternoon sun at the Bayern Arena.

He wasn't nervous at all; his eyes were only fixed on his belief in victory.

De Bruyne glanced subconsciously at the home team's bench, while his younger teammate Lu Xiao was still carefully observing the situation on the field.

"Sorry, Lu. I'm going to win this game."

The fourth official raised the light board, indicating that number 7, Caligiuri, was being substituted.

Kevin De Bruyne came on as a substitute on the 14th!

……

"Lu, do you know him?"

Julian Brandt was curious; Lu Xiao and the thin, ginger-haired young man seemed to know each other.

"Yes, we were neighbors when we were kids, and we both came from the youth academy of Genk in Belgium."

"No wonder, he played quite well."

Julian Brandt murmured.

"Oh?"

Lu Xiao was surprised.

One of Julian Brandt's most frequently uttered catchphrases:

"A bunch of trash, they're nowhere near as good as me."

"That number 17 is a complete waste; he's nowhere near as good as me!"

The number 17 he commented on last time was Farfan, the star player of Schalke 04, a winger ranked in the top 5 of the Bundesliga, who led the team to the Champions League semi-finals with Raul.

They were key players in the Champions League semi-finals, and you can't even get a starting spot. You're really shameless.

Lu Xiao was too lazy to even complain anymore.

Unexpectedly, today Julian Brandt, with a serious expression, personally acknowledged De Bruyne's level.

It's easy to imagine that Kevin De Bruyne delivered an outstanding performance after coming on.

De Bruyne had just come on as a substitute in the 69th minute of the match, just one minute after his introduction.

He crossed the ball from the right flank at a 45-degree angle.

The football traced an exaggerated arc, almost like a remote-controlled drone, precisely finding its teammate in the penalty area.

Wolfsburg striker Bass Dost was stunned!

How could you pass the ball to my head even through a bunch of defenders?

He was unprepared, and his header was rushed, going just over the crossbar.

"OHHHH—A thrilling attack! The home fans can breathe a sigh of relief!"

"Kevin De Bruyne displayed excellent form from the very first appearance!"

"This young midfielder, on loan from Chelsea, had an outstanding season last year on loan at Werder Bremen, contributing 10 goals and 9 assists!"

"Compared to last year, he seems to have evolved again!"

German commentator Scholl commented with a smile, and casually made a sarcastic remark about Mourinho.

"It seems Chelsea has enough talented players that Mourinho doesn't even look at such promising prospects."

hiss--

Bayer Leverkusen coach Sascha couldn't sit still any longer; the opponent had actually sent out a formidable opponent.

That looks like a real threat!

Sasha immediately joined forces with coach Hyypia to urgently discuss defensive tactics and devise a strategy to limit De Bruyne.

He is fast, has delicate and precise dribbling skills, and his passing is superb!

The field of vision and consciousness are a bit frightening!

When Leverkusen's defensive formation is sound, De Bruyne can single-handedly break the balance with his passing.

While the two were still studying the situation, they suddenly heard a gasp from the stands.

Sasha looked up immediately, her heart nearly skipping a beat!

Wolfsburg launched an attack, continuing to look for De Bruyne on the right flank.

De Bruyne accelerated, then suddenly stopped and changed direction, instantly shaking off the defender.

A mesmerizing outside-of-the-foot through ball pierced through two lines of defense, heading straight for the flank!

Leverkusen was pierced through on the spot by a swordsman named De Bruyne with a diagonal thrust!

"Bas-Dost-"

"Goooooooal!"

"A brilliant connection!! A perfect offside trap inside the penalty area, and a decisive goal!"

Wolfsburg equalizes away from home!

1-1!

"Scheiße!!" Head coach Sasha cursed angrily.

He wasn't angry at the defenders, but at himself.

Before the match, the possibility of the opponent having substitutes was taken into consideration, as was the possibility of De Bruyne.

They just failed to develop more detailed and targeted tactics.

To put it bluntly, De Bruyne was underestimated by him.

Now, Leverkusen will pay the price.

In the 83rd minute, Leverkusen's relentless attack failed to create any threat, and Son Heung-min's shot was blocked.

Wolfsburg goalkeeper Benaglio launched a quick counter-attack with a throw-in.

The ball was passed around a few times and quickly reached the right side.

De Bruyne controls the ball!

"Wolfsburg's counter-attack!! A 3-on-3 situation in the attacking third!!"

Generally speaking, when facing a fast counter-attack, defensive players should avoid recklessly rushing in, maintain distance, turn sideways and run back, and wait for the opponent to make their move before launching a backhand attack.

Offensive players who push forward are actually quite difficult to deal with, especially when defensive players are well-positioned.

Even a slight hesitation can easily slow down the pace, leading to a hasty shot or being dispossessed by a supporting defender.

To be fair, the Leverkusen defenders have done their best.

Each person strictly followed the standard operating procedure to secure their position, and the three of them worked together to continuously retreat, forming an impenetrable chain that blocked Wolfsburg's attack angles.

Wolfsburg's next move will likely involve pushing down the flanks and hoping for a lucky cross, reducing their threat level to around 40%.

De Bruyne's subsequent performance completely surprised the Leverkusen coaching staff!

During his high-speed dribbling, he delivered a low, curved ball that perfectly bypassed the two center-backs and headed straight for the far post!

"Perisic!!!"

"That's it!! World-class passing and movement!"

Wolfsburg scores on a quick counter-attack! They take the lead away from home against Leverkusen!

1-2!

The stands at the Bayern Stadium were deathly silent; the green field was entirely De Bruyne's stage.

His two passes almost ignored Leverkusen's defensive tactics and went straight for their Achilles' heel.

The fans weren't angry about the team's performance; they just felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

Could it be... that the match is over for today?

"Nice! Kevin!!"

Wow!! It's so beautiful!!

Wolfsburg players celebrated wildly after the goal. Leverkusen was already a tough opponent, but De Bruyne's two goals brought them three points.

He became the team's darling as soon as he joined.

De Bruyne was also happy, but he wasn't good at expressing himself, so he just stood there grinning foolishly.

"Holy crap?"

Lu Xiao knew his friend was pretty strong, but he didn't expect him to be this strong.

The hard-earned 3 points turned into 0.

If we lose a few more games, our Champions League chances next season will be in jeopardy!

I still want to play in the Champions League!

Lu Xiao's desire to play is off the charts; he just wants to get on the field immediately and help the team!

The recent series of unsuccessful attacks clearly demonstrates Leverkusen's lack of creativity in the forward line!

From a tactical perspective, going up there myself would definitely have a surprising effect.

"coach?"

Lu Xiao looked at Sasha Lewandowski with hopeful eyes, just as Sasha was looking over at the same time.

"Phew...fuck it! Whatever!"

Sasha let out a long breath and waved to the substitutes' bench.

"Lu! Get ready to go on stage!"

"no problem!"

Lu Xiao was already ready and had taken off her training clothes.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Template: Nagi Seishiro-S (Fusion Value 54%)

—Skill: Max level ball control

—Skill: Unlocked at 55% Fusion Value

Rage level: 25%

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Perhaps he was appointed to the post in a time of crisis because he was facing a backward situation!

Lu Xiao's fusion value surged by 2 points, and his rage value started at 25%!

"Kevin, you worked very hard today, but... that's enough."