Ground football: Ronaldo thought I was going to assist him

Although Veloso made a bit of a fool of himself during his visit.

This also made many people aware that his height growth was not as expected because he had been having sex too frequently at a young age.

But as the saying goes, it's never too late for a prodigal son to turn back.

Veloso's straightforward advice earned him the friendship of Duncan.

The two also exchanged social media accounts.

Veloso is currently at an absolute low point in his life.

I've never been this low, not even in my previous life.

Because in the previous life, this youth derby was not of this scale, nor was the score like this.

Although Deng Kai, this butterfly, has not yet caused a storm thousands of miles away, the wind he created has already affected the little bees around him.

So on that day, Deng Kai found Trigra and introduced him to Veloso.

"You mean, let the youth team sign Veloso?" Trigra looked at Duncan incredulously. "Do you know how badly he played that game? He caused such a disaster in the youth team because of his height; which first team would dare to take him?"

"The average height and physicality of first-team players will only increase!"

"He's different from you. He doesn't have the talent you have that transcends height limitations. And even for you, Kai, it's actually very difficult to get favored by a first-team in the future, at least it's very difficult to get favored by a top club."

Deng Kai nodded, knowing this himself: "Veloso is indeed not suitable for the center-back position, but what about midfield? He is excellent defensively and has a great sense of position."

"He also has excellent passing ability, and his speed is sufficient for the midfield. What was originally a physical disadvantage becomes an advantage when he moves to the midfield."

Trigra frowned.

To be honest, it's a bit late to change positions at this age.

It's like people who haven't dated by the age when they should be dating, or people who have been single since birth until they're thirty; they all have some quirks or strange habits.

Veloso, if he could play midfield, he would have played long ago. Why wait until now?

"But this gives Benfica even more to say," Triguera said. "We've signed players from the teams they've discarded in the summers of last year, last year, and this year."

"This time, Veloso has really attracted a lot of attention. Do you know why no team wants him yet? It's because nobody wants their youth academy to be labeled as Benfica's youth training garbage dump."

Deng Kai immediately retorted: "Fortune favors the bold. Sir, to be honest, Sporting Lisbon's youth academy has been really bad in the last two or three years. Apart from Chris, most of our class will have a hard time playing in the Portuguese league in the future."

"Before us, apart from Simão and Quaresma, none of us could play well. Fonte was barely managing."

"After us, apart from Moutinho, everyone else is visibly mediocre."

"Didn't you notice that Portugal's young players from 81 to 87 had very poor talent?"

"In two or three years at most, Portugal will face an ice age in youth training. Not to mention comparing with the Netherlands, it will be difficult to even maintain the current situation."

"Since Figo, Portugal has been almost unable to produce even a top-tier star!"

"In this environment, Veloso is already a top-tier talent. He may not be the strongest, but within Portugal and in the future of the Portuguese league, he is definitely good enough! He has a great chance of becoming Sporting Lisbon's future main midfielder."

Deng Kai almost said that if it weren't for Cristiano Ronaldo, this period would have been Portugal's darkest moment.

Trigra didn't understand why Deng Kai was so certain, or even alarmist.

However, this is precisely what shocked him.

As a leading figure in youth training, Triguera is well aware of the major mistakes Portugal's youth training system has made over the past five years.

This timing coincides perfectly with the period when Deng Kai mentioned the talent gap in Portugal's youth training system.

Interlaced like mountains.

Triguera understands the problems with youth development in Portugal better than anyone else in the football world who isn't involved in youth training.

Deng Kai is not the only one to reach this conclusion.

The last person to reach this conclusion was... Trigra!

This is also why he left his comfort zone, transforming from a beloved, top-notch youth training coach into a first-team assistant coach who is constantly blamed, disliked by fans, and suspected by the higher-ups.

He has to climb the corporate ladder to become a head coach because Portugal's youth training will be lackluster for a long time to come, and it's not a good place for a good bird to perch.

"Let him come to the team for a trial tomorrow!" Triguera finally gave Veloso a chance.

Watching Deng Kai's departing figure, I found it increasingly difficult to understand this little boy.

Veloso's trial was quite successful!

……

Breaking news! Sporting Lisbon U15 signs Veloso; he might avenge his former club after the winter transfer window!

Traitors! Benfica fans displayed a banner during a first-team match mocking the signing of the son of star defender Antonio to Sporting Lisbon!

Maxi: We've had Veloso on trial, and he's an excellent player. If it weren't for registration issues, we'd be eager for him to play!

Benfica, whose first team's championship aspirations have been thwarted, reacted strongly to this.

Benfica's youth academy director: Veloso has absolutely no talent; if it weren't for his father, he should have left last year!

Benfica's sporting director stated: "Veloso's move to Sporting Lisbon won't affect us at all. Sporting Lisbon is always like this, picking up the trash we don't want. I even think we should pay them some money because they're more like our garbage truck!"

Sporting Lisbon quickly responded to Benfica's taunts.

Triglav: "There is no absolute gap in ability between most young players. They all have their own characteristics. The key to youth training is how to properly develop their characteristics."

"Some players may look like center-backs, but their characteristics determine that they will ultimately shine in other areas."

"Benfica's youth academy is not as good as ours. Although they have better students, they cannot maximize the potential of their players. It pains me to see so many talented players ruined by their training."

"These kids all have the talent to become star players!"

"Veloso is a prime example. We've found the best position for him, and we'll show it to everyone after his successful registration in the winter transfer window!"

"We also hope that discerning parents will send their talented children to Sporting Lisbon. We may not be able to turn them into stars, but if we can't, Benfica certainly can't!"

Such a volatile topic further ignited the already heated Portuguese football news.

Everyone is eagerly awaiting the winter transfer window.

This way, everyone can see which has a stronger youth academy, Sporting Lisbon or Benfica.

This is the first real clash between the two youth training systems at their core!

It has a much greater impact on both sides than a U15 match.

They're all shady businesses.

You're saying I'm not good at developing players? Doesn't that cut off my source of income?

Cutting off someone's money is like killing their parents!

This is an irreconcilable feud!

One of them must be injured!

……

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