Who made him play as a winger/attacking midfielder?

Chapter 103: Japanese and Korean fans question Transfermarkt, only to be slapped in the face by a response! The brilliance of the newly crowned Asian number one?

[Transfermarkts 2018 Serie A Player Valuations: Chang Huan €3500 million, Tied for First Place in Asia]

The Chinese football community "Dongqiudi" and the sports category website "Live 9" express almost the same meaning.

Highlighting Chang Huan's worth and significance.

Despite it being past midnight, fans were still in high spirits when they saw the transfer fees published on the Transfermarkt website.

Where is the sleepiness?

Some fans, eager to please, circumvented internet restrictions to mock South Korean fans.

To avenge the humiliation of the past!

They presented their arguments logically and convincingly outshone Sun Xing.

The two players have the same market value, but the younger one has greater potential.

Another is the English Premier League, which has the highest commercial value.

One is Serie A, which ranks last in commercial value among the top five European leagues.

Overall, his net worth remains the same.

This means that Chang Huan has already surpassed Sun Xing in every aspect!

This is also a place where Chinese football media and fans can hold their heads high.

Let you pretend, you bastard!

What's wrong with having Sun Xing?

We have Chang Huan!

The rebuttals from the extremely disgruntled South Korean media and fans appeared weak and powerless in the face of reality.

Finally, a very clever person urged everyone to rush to the Transfermarkt website.

Questions are being raised about why Chang Huan, who only played half a season, is valued at 3500 million euros!

One by one, South Korean fans slapped their foreheads.

Yes.

If the Transfermarkts report is insufficient, we can request that they lower Chang Huan's market value!

At that time, Son Heung-min will still be number one in Asia!

The sushi fans were just quietly observing the situation, but unexpectedly they were also ridiculed by many Chinese fans.

Look at how much your highest-paid players are! Wow, Shinji Kagawa is 1300 million euros, that's really high.

[And who's second in the sushi world? Shinji Okazaki and Maya Yoshida are tied at 700 million euros!]

[Hey, the top three combined don't even equal Chang Huan's height, what happened? What happened to being number one in Asia?]

Sushi media and fans are helpless and don't know how to refute it.

It wasn't until South Korean bigwigs questioned Transfermarkt's valuation of their players that they saw a beacon of hope.

Keep up!

Despite the numerous questions raised, Transfermarkt responded promptly to Japanese and Korean media and fans.

"We are very grateful for the feedback from fans in Sushi and South Korea. Out of respect for authoritative data, we hereby issue this formal response."

"Transfermarkt assesses player value based on four dimensions: league performance and match impact, age and development potential, injury and attendance, and position scarcity."

"Chinese player Chang Huan made a total of 25 appearances for Roma in all competitions during the 2017-2018 season, with 6 goals and 13 assists in 19 league appearances, 3 goals and 6 assists in 5 Champions League appearances, and 1 goal and 1 assist in 1 Italian Cup appearance, for a total of 10 goals and 20 assists. He helped Roma finish first in Serie A and advance as the top team in their Champions League group. His key passing statistics were the best in Europe, and his impact on the game was evident to all."

"We need to note that player Chang Huan is still under 18 years old when he completes the above data. The winter transfer window has already opened, and multiple authoritative media outlets have reported that European powerhouses such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Chelsea have publicly expressed their admiration for him, and many teams have also submitted substantial offers and inquiries."

"No injuries in half a season, and I've played every game."

"Chang Huan can play as an attacking midfielder, left and right winger, and free-roaming forward, making his position extremely rare."

South Korean media reporters and fans who saw this had a feeling: what does Son Heung-min have to compare with others?

Thinking of this, they all shook their heads, their heads bobbing like rattles.

Putting aside the facts, Sun Xing is definitely better!

However, they were too ashamed to refute it and chose to play dead.

The sushi media and fans were extremely embarrassed.

Chinese fans who saw the Transfermarkt announcement chuckled.

Let's keep causing trouble!

Take advantage of Chang Huan's sudden emergence to get revenge.

As for the boomerangs that may appear in the future, that's not something we should worry about now.

Son Heung-min, who had just finished playing in the grueling Christmas matches of the Premier League last night, was resting in an ice bucket at home while playing on his phone.

He was a little unhappy when he saw the latest market value estimates from Transfermarkt, a German website that has been the focus of public attention, while scrolling through Instagram.

Having been the highest-valued Asian player for three consecutive years, he has now been matched by 18-year-old Chang Huan.

Sun Xiong had previously been paying attention to the Asian player valuation rankings that had sparked heated discussions in China, and now his son was frowning, probably guessing who it was.

He walked over and patted him on the shoulder: "Kid, for the past three years, you've been the benchmark in Asia. Now that even better young players are emerging, it might not be a bad thing for you. A professional career is like a marathon, believe in yourself!"

Meanwhile.

The list that sparked heated discussion on the German website Transfermarkt caught the attention of a news material specialist from CCTV-1, who promptly reported it to the authorities.

The leader made a decisive decision to cut back on other news items that had been prepared in advance.

Two seconds here, two seconds there.

Soon, about half a minute was left.

As a result, the morning news program "Morning News" broadcast at seven o'clock featured a report about Chang Huan.

Early this morning, the renowned German website Transfermarkt released its 2018 Serie A player valuations. Chang Huan, an 18-year-old Chinese player, ranked 17th in Serie A with a valuation of €3500 million, thanks to his impressive performance in the first half of the season at Roma. He is tied for first place in Asia with South Korean winger Son Heung-min, who plays for Tottenham Hotspur!

Many people in China still watch "Morning News" in the morning.

Successful businessmen, in particular, try to find business opportunities in the news through their keen sense of smell.

Seeing Chang Huan's remarkable achievements at such a young age, these business owners decided to make a decision and try to reach a sponsorship agreement.

Chang Huan learned about the latest revaluation of Serie A players' market value from Transfermarkt that very night, but not from browsing social media; rather, he was informed by a phone call from his former Liverpool U18 teammate and friend, Curtis Jones.

Only then did I open the Transfermarkt website to confirm.

"Wow, it really is 3500 million euros!"

After her initial surprise, Chang Huan quickly regained her composure.

Where is this?

"3500 million euros is just the beginning, the future—I want—"

He clicked on Transfermarkt to reassess his value in the top ten.

Let's focus on the tie for first place.

Messi & Neymar: €1.8 million!

Although his market value is 1.45 million euros lower, he has a system in place, and as long as he doesn't slack off and develops normally, he has a good chance of reaching Messi's level!

"come on!"

Chang Huan encouraged herself.

The next day.

They returned to the Trigoria training ground to prepare for the first league match of the second half of the 2017-2018 Serie A season.

Representatives from Roma's management, including Monchi and the coaching staff, offered their blessings and encouragement to the team's most valuable players.

Chang Huan, as the youngest player on the team, has the greatest potential for development, and his teammates take the opportunity to ruffle his hair, which is covered in hair gel.

"The atmosphere is really nice."

Di Francisco looked at his teammates mingling together, and then sighed as if he had thought of something.

"Don't overthink it. Although we need to give more data to those who frequently refresh the page, as management wants."

Tommy laughed and said, "But—if conditions allow, we can absolutely go for the championship. From a performance standpoint, there's actually no conflict."

"Uh...that's true."

The draw for the semifinals of the 2017-2018 Italian Cup was held on Friday afternoon at the Italian Football Federation headquarters.

The four teams quickly drew their respective opponents.

In the Atalanta vs. Roma and Juventus vs. Lazio matches, the teams drawn earlier will play at home first and then away.

One day later.

The first match of the second half of the Serie A season kicked off at the Bentegoti Stadium.

That is, the 20th round of the league.

Chievo and Udinese battled for 90 minutes, ending in a 1-1 draw, each earning one point.

Florence vs Inter Milan will take place later in the match.

The score is 1-1, with each team scoring one point.

Inter Milan fans were devastated by their failure to win the match.

Having played one game and earned one point, they are still 12 points behind league leaders Roma.

If Roma beats Atalanta at home, the point difference will widen to 15 points!

This match kicked off at 3 p.m. on Sunday, coinciding with several other league games.

For Chinese fans, there is only one match they can choose to watch.

Roma vs Atalanta.

The two teams faced off in the first round of this season at the Arena Azul, with the away team Roma winning 2-0 thanks to a goal and an assist from Kolarov.

This second-half encounter is also considered a preview of the Italian Cup semi-finals this season.

亚特兰大在过去19轮联赛7胜6平6负积27分排在第八，落后欧冠区13分。

It's not worthwhile to try to finish in the top six and qualify for next season's Europa League in the remaining 19 league matches.

According to the rules, the Italian Cup winner can participate in the Europa League group stage next season.

This means that Atalanta, who have made it to the Italian Cup semi-finals, are only three games away from the championship!

This is clearly much easier than playing 19 league matches.

However, the first leg of the Italian Cup semi-final will not be held until the end of this month, giving Atalanta plenty of time to prepare.

Moreover, this match was the last one before the short winter break in January.

Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m.

The Stadio Olimpico in Rome was packed with people.

Atalanta, having made some adjustments to their lineup, were pragmatic in their approach to dealing with Roma's strategy of fielding their strongest lineup.

Gasperini's team adopted a low defensive formation in their own half, handing the initiative to Roma.

Waiting for an opportunity to counterattack.

The home team's midfield was not disturbed, and the pass easily entered the 30-meter attacking zone.

Chang Huan has a large area of ​​activity. In the attacking midfield position of the 4231 formation, he runs tirelessly, connecting the midfield and the front with a series of one-touch passes.

The attack surged toward Atlanta's defensive third like a tidal wave.

In the first ten minutes alone, Roma had three shooting opportunities.

Chang Huan had two shots on goal.

Both shots were curled with the inside of the foot from the edge of the penalty area.

One kick went wide of the goalpost, and the other was blocked by a defender.

CCTV-5 commentator Zhu Xiaoyu asked curiously, "Why does Chang Huan's playing style in this match seem somewhat different from his past performances?"

"I feel the same way. It's like we have more possession of the ball, and—we're taking more shots on goal."

Commentator Xu Yang remarked, "Could it be the extra confidence brought by the net worth rankings?"

"Very likely."

The atmosphere at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome was fervent, and the home team launched a relentless offensive under such circumstances.

Atlanta, forced into a defensive posture, is under increasing pressure.

Fortunately, the goal was not breached.

Twenty minutes into the game, Gasperini keenly noticed that his team had no possession of the ball during this period, and raised an eyebrow slightly.

I was thinking about whether to press Roma a bit, but then a goal was scored.

bad news.

The other side entered!

Chang Huan, who had previously been looking for the final pass opportunity and long-range shots from outside the penalty area, changed his tactics, handing over the playmaking to his teammates and becoming the shot taker when entering the penalty area.

Dzeko, who had dropped back to support the attack, slightly adjusted De Rossi's through pass, turned and delivered a lobbed pass that bypassed Atalanta's defense, accurately finding the elusive Chang Huan.

Goalkeeper Berisha rushed out of his goal to intercept the ball.

Chang Huan, positioned on the right side of the penalty area, feinted a shot, then cut past his opponent before kicking the ball into the empty net!

The entire stadium erupted in cheers.

The highly rousing shouts of the on-site announcer, Enzo Marino, completely ignited the atmosphere.

It was only a little past 10 p.m. in Beijing at this time, and the fans who saw Chang Huan take the lead through the live broadcast were extremely excited.

Asia's new number one is indeed worthy of the name!

So calm!

The game has restarted.

Trailing Atalanta tried pushing their formation forward to put some pressure on Roma and see if they could equalize.

Roma gave them no chances, their high pressing forced them to keep passing the ball back, eventually surrendering possession with long balls.

In a frenzied atmosphere, the home team launched a relentless offensive, overwhelming Atalanta.

Roma scored again before the end of the first half.

Chang Huan took a corner kick from the left, and De Rossi headed the ball towards the goal at the near post.

The ball bounced off the ground and was instinctively blocked by Berisha, not going very far.

Fazio reacted quickly, extending his leg to tap the ball into the empty net.

The game resumes after switching sides.

Atlanta had no way out and increased its offensive intensity through tactical adjustments.

Unfortunately, their attack was all bark and no bite.

With a two-goal lead, Roma intentionally controlled possession and slowed down the pace of the game.

They maintained their offensive momentum by adjusting tactics and changing personnel, and made targeted defensive adjustments to lock down Atalanta's most threatening player, Alejandro Gomez.

They didn't give this Serie A assist leader from last season a chance.

Chang Huan's offensive performance remains impressive.

Having the ball and making breakthroughs always puts pressure on Atalanta's defense.

Because of his exceptional ability to create chances, he has become a thorn in the side of the visiting team's side.

Various fouls occurred one after another.

Atalanta's defensive stalwart De Roon received his second yellow card and was sent off for defending Chang Huan.

The match is in its 83rd minute.

Roma secured the victory.

Chang Huan received the pass from Dzeko, who was not in a good position, and skillfully maneuvered to get rid of the defense.

He kicked the ball away before being brought down by Cristante.

Perotti received the ball on the left edge of the penalty area and shot!

The football deflected off the lower part of Mancini's thigh.

Berisha, who had made the save, stared in despair as the football flew in the opposite direction of his attempt.

This goal was also the last goal of the match.

Roma defeated Atalanta 3-0 at home.