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

[Mirror Learning] First Success!

It's even better than Lu Xiao imagined.

However, the duration was rather short, only 10 seconds.

Then it enters the cooldown period, which looks like it will take at least 45 minutes.

In practice, it can only be used 1-2 times in a single match.

At other times, you still need to rely on the maxed-out ball control provided by your passive ability to try and create opportunities.

In any case, having an extra skill to use at a crucial moment can be the deciding factor!

……

The Theatre of Dreams, Old Trafford.

Sir Alex Ferguson, the architect of Manchester United's dynasty, has been red-hot.

He suddenly remembered the 2009-2010 Champions League quarter-final match between Manchester United and Bayern Munich.

Bayern got off to a dream start with a 3-0 lead in the first half, but Olic pulled one back for Bayern.

Manchester United could have still eliminated Bayern Munich 4-3 and advanced to the semi-finals.

However, Robben's left-footed volley from outside the penalty area ended Manchester United's hopes.

This was a painful memory, one that Ferguson had almost forgotten.

Unexpectedly, Lu Xiao recreated the scene in almost the same location and in a similar way.

A spectacular volley from the left foot, soaring through the air and piercing the Manchester United goal!

"This child is really good."

Beside Ferguson was Sir Bobby Charlton, a Manchester United legend who was nearly 80 years old.

He remained expressionless throughout the entire match.

Only when Lu Xiao scored,

Bobby Charlton couldn't help but speak up.

"Yes, it's pretty good."

"If only you had retired a few years later, you might have been able to take this kid with you and win another championship."

"The Champions League winner?"

Ferguson looked surprised. Bobby Charlton had such a high opinion of this Chinese child?

"Yes, he has a unique potential that even surpasses your favorite Ronaldo."

Is his potential even greater than Cristiano Ronaldo's?

It seems so...

If Ferguson hadn't retired, he would have definitely tried everything to sign Lu Xiao.

Unfortunately, the current manager is David Moyes.

How could I possibly complain about the successor I personally chose?

……

David Moyes was pale; he was originally white, but now he was completely bloodless.

Fortunately, the midfield and defense were focused enough, and Manchester United, wary of Lu Xiao's attacking prowess, retreated to a defensive posture, maintaining the 1-1 score until halftime.

Back in the locker room, I looked at the dejected Manchester United players.

Moyes was also prepared to hurl a few more insults.

But he is not Ferguson; he doesn't have enough authority in the Manchester United dressing room to actually say anything harsh.

"Good game, guys. You played well most of the time, just a few minor details that need fixing..."

After explaining the attacking details for the second half, Moyes looked at his trusted player, Fellaini.

"Maruvan..."

"coach?"

"Never mind, it's nothing. Just keep a close eye on him and be decisive when you need to foul him."

"Okay, I understand."

Fellaini was covered in sweat.

Center-back Evans did his best to prevent this goal from being conceded.

The actual mistake started with Fellaini himself, who was easily beaten by Lu Xiao, causing a series of defensive lapses.

Fellaini refrained from going too far because the opponent was only 16 years old and a future national teammate.

Fellaini can't worry about that now!

I don't care if I get criticized for bullying the weak, as long as I can win!

……

In the second half, Manchester United, with their solid foundation, regrouped and continued their siege of Bayer Leverkusen.

They weren't in a hurry. Carrick played the role of metronome in midfield, passing and orchestrating the play.

Rooney, who has transitioned to an attacking midfielder, constantly looks for opportunities to link up play in the attacking third, seeking a decisive strike.

Lu Xiao's goal made them quite wary, fearing a turnover and a counter-attack.

Therefore, Manchester United should reduce risky passes as much as possible in the second half and patiently pass the ball around on the outside.

What was originally a back-and-forth battle slowed down considerably.

The two sides were locked in a strange stalemate.

On the surface, it's dull; beneath, treacherous undercurrents are brewing!

"We saw that Manchester United maintained possession of over 75% throughout the game, constantly compressing Leverkusen's defensive space."

"That's right. In the second half, they adopted a high-pressing strategy, which prevented Leverkusen from launching counter-attacks and restricted their ball movement from the midfield and defense."

Coach Zhang Lu analyzed and interpreted the situation on the field.

"Van Persie and Rooney have become much more aggressive in pressing... Hey, look at this play, Spahic is being forced into a corner."

The only solution was to kick them out.

With Fellaini as a height option in midfield, Manchester United still have possession.

Given the current situation, Manchester United still has many opportunities, with Rooney, Van Persie, Valencia, and Kagawa all capable of threatening the goal.

Leverkusen's situation is still not good.

"grass!"

As a number 10, Lu Xiao inevitably has to match up against Fellaini in the attacking third and compete with him for headers.

But with Fellaini standing at 194 cm tall, Lu Xiao couldn't squeeze past him at all.

I just got elbowed by Fellaini, and it almost gave me a heart attack.

"Man!?"

"Sorry, it wasn't intentional."

Fellaini explained with a grin.

This guy plays football so dirty!

As a future Shandong Luneng legend, Lu Xiao would never believe him!

But these guys mostly use subtle, hidden tricks, so complaining to the referee is useless.

We must find a way to cure him!

However, before Leverkusen could even get a chance, Manchester United made a substitution in the 60th minute!

Shinji Kagawa, who was not in good form, was substituted off the field.

Replace him with 18-year-old Belgian prodigy, Januzaj!

"Wow! Manchester United are looking to pick up the pace. Januzaj came off the bench in his Premier League debut a week ago and scored twice, helping Manchester United come from behind to defeat Sunderland!"

This left-footed player has very fine technique, somewhat like an 18-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo, and is also hailed as the next successor to Ronaldo!

His appearance might bring some changes to Manchester United's attack.

Adnan Januzaj sprinted onto the field, passing Lu Xiao just in time.

Like Lu Xiao, he is a beneficiary of Belgium's immigration law and the "Football Revival Plan." His family moved to Belgium from the Balkans, and he grew up immersed in a strong football atmosphere.

He gradually emerged in Anderlecht's youth academy and was spotted by Manchester United scouts at the age of 16, who brought him to Old Trafford.

His agent is currently working on his transfer to Belgium, but he has heard that a 16-year-old Chinese boy has already joined the Belgian U21 team and may even join the national team in the World Cup qualifiers!

Januzaj was very curious about him at the time, and he never expected to meet him on the field so soon.

For some reason, Januzaj suddenly developed a strong competitive spirit!

From the moment he stepped onto the field and touched the ball,

Januzaj was very excited!

"Passed to the left wing, great ball!! Januzaj... Wow! Beautiful!! Stepover, he's in! Left-footed cross!"

"Van Persie's header! He missed!"

"...again, down the left flank, Januzaj, pulls back the ball and turns! He's past him again!"

"This time he took the shot himself!! Oops, the goalkeeper saved it and it went out for a corner! Manchester United's 12th corner of the match!"

"Januzaj was very active as soon as he came on, putting a lot of pressure on Leverkusen's defense!"

Januzaj, who was at his peak from the start, was full of confidence. He even gave Lu Xiao a cocky smile as he passed by.

This left Lu Xiao completely bewildered.

Dude, who are you?

Are we that close?

However, this skinny guy is really something; he just exploded on the left flank.

Lu Xiao planned to take advantage of this corner kick to look for a counter-attack opportunity.

However, the match was more difficult than he had imagined.

"Rooney takes the corner kick himself... The corner is taken, look at that curve!!"

He Wei gasped in shock.

Inside the penalty area, Fellaini, standing at 194cm, leaped out of the box and headed the ball in with overwhelming force!

"Fellaini!!! Oh my god!! Goal!! Manchester United are in the lead again in the 67th minute of the second half!"

"2 to 1!"

Blanch!

Goalkeeper Bernd Leno was so angry that he kicked the ball long into midfield.

Leverkusen's morale will inevitably suffer.

Lu Xiao could see that his teammates' eyes had become somewhat confused; they didn't know how to break through Manchester United's pressure.

Someone has to step up!

Lu Xiao glanced at his anger meter; his anger had surged due to Fellaini's series of small actions.

Rage level: 97%