Football: Three sure-fire weaknesses in every match!

Meanwhile, major portals and social networking sites in China are bustling with activity.

A clip of a match, which wasn't very clear, was given subtitles, slowed down, and circled in red, and within just a few hours it went viral and became a trending topic.

A previously unknown name suddenly went viral.

Sports media outlets didn't want to miss out on this wave of attention, and they all reported on Lin Qi!

"18-Year-Old Chinese Underdog Shocks Italy! He Scores 3 Goals in 15 Minutes as a Substitute, Leaving Juventus Coach Speechless!"

Unbelievable! A teenager with zero youth training background sweeps the Italian football field, and a top agent signs him on the spot!

Who is he?! A young Chinese man has achieved legendary status in one match, even breaching the defense of a great left-back!

Nobody wanted him domestically?! He turned around and thrashed Juventus! Nobody dares to write this kind of plot!

The number of comments, likes, and shares skyrocketed in a very short time!

Is this really a Chinese person?! Or is it a prank video?!

What is China doing with youth training?! How can people like this be overlooked?!

This prediction is outrageous! It's like they have X-ray vision!

The key point is that Raiola personally came to sign him! His future prospects are unimaginable!

[Brothers, I'm already a follower! You have to follow this one!]

The South Korean media report was also reprinted.

A mysterious genius has emerged! Lin Qi may have Korean ancestry, bringing a new variable to the Taeguk Warriors!

An Asian striker has emerged in Italy! Experts say his positioning style is remarkably similar to that of a "Korean striker"!

Who is Lin Qi? His family background sparks heated discussion—possibly linked to historical ties with the Korean Peninsula!

- [Those Koreans are shameless! Don't they have any shame?! They even steal this?!]

- [Please, South Korean media, read carefully before publishing your articles. Lin Qi played in midfield in this match! Don't just call him a striker after he's scored three goals!]

- [Can it really be true?! It's rare to see such a good player; we don't want our neighboring country to snatch him up!]

- [A player like this should definitely not be allowed to return to play in the Chinese Super League; he should be given valuable experience abroad!]

Japanese media also published a few articles.

Has a "rising star" emerged in Chinese football? An 18-year-old prodigy may be a variable outside the system!

A Glimmer of Hope in the Football Desert! Can an 18-Year-Old Chinese Prodigy Ignite New Possibilities?!

"Chinese football is showing initial promise! But it's not enough to shake the entire system of the Blue Warriors!"

……

In Turin, the morning is shrouded in the mist of the Alps, and sunlight slowly slides down the rooftops, gradually waking the whole city from its slumber.

Elena, as Raiola's personal assistant to Lin Qi, arrived at Lin Qi's residence early in the morning.

I brought him some breakfast and also his itinerary for the day.

"Lin, Uncle La thinks that even though you haven't joined any club yet, you still need to maintain your daily training!"

"After breakfast, I'll take you to the private court to practice."

"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, we should be able to confirm your future team today!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Qi nodded while eating his breakfast.

Last night, reading tactical books boosted his decision-making attribute a bit. Lin Qi figured that practicing ball skills should also improve something else, so he agreed.

……

Meanwhile, in another Italian city, Genoa.

Liguria region.

A heated argument broke out in the Sampdoria club's offices.

Head coach Marco Giampaolo slammed his fist on the table in anger:

"I'm speechless! What team owner can interfere in team affairs to this extent?!"

"I was doing well at Empoli, but he offered me double the salary to poach me, saying he really admired my tactical philosophy!"

"When I heard that, I thought, 'Great! It's rare to find a mentor like him. He even told me to work hard to integrate the team and make the club a regular in European competitions. Who wouldn't be happy to hear such ambition?!'"

Giampaolo is an academic-style coach in Italian football. His tactical philosophy does not rely much on the flanks and values ​​the attacking midfielder position. He usually uses a 4-3-1-2 formation, allowing the two forwards to create space through movement and combination play.

His season coaching Empoli last year made him famous, enabling such a small team to play a beautiful possession system and exude a "sophisticated" style of play.

He has extremely strict requirements for the team's positioning, focusing on ground-based attacks and rarely making mindless long passes.

Players must constantly move to form a triangle relationship. Not everyone can play this tactic; it requires players to have a strong understanding of the game.

Therefore, deep down he doesn't really like using new people.

"Hehe! Don't be angry yet. What the boss means is: you can try it first, and if it really doesn't work, you don't have to use it anymore."

The smiling man offering advice was Carlo Osti, the sporting director of Sampdoria Football Club.

His main responsibilities include player transfers and recruitment, as well as communicating with the owner and head coach on behalf of the club.

Clearly, these words did not comfort Giannis Antetokounmpo; instead, they ignited a new wave of anger within him.

"What do you mean by 'try it out first'?! Do you know how important every league match is?! In the end, just one point, or even one goal difference, could cause your club to be overtaken in the standings by other teams?!"

"You want me to use this random 18-year-old Chinese player? Are you crazy?!"

"Why buy some timely reinforcements when you're already buying players?"

Osty did not immediately refute this.

He took out his tablet and showed James Paul the highlights of Lin Qi's game, and also handed him some data analysis of the game.

"He won't disrupt your tactical plan!"

"We won't ask you to build a system around him!"

"On the contrary...haven't you been looking for a striker who can read space?!"

Upon hearing this, Giampaolo's eyes visibly flickered.

Seeing this, Osti seized the opportunity to deliver the finishing blow:

"Your 4-3-1-2 formation has very clear requirements for the striker: not ball control, but off-the-ball movement, timing, and space utilization!"

"And this kid... he may not have much else, but these three things, at least in this match, he's got them all right!"

Giampaolo sneered:

"One game doesn't prove anything."

Osti nodded:

"Of course! That's why I said we could use it first!"

"It's not about starting him, it's not about changing the team, it's not even about making him part of your tactical core."

"Just... give him twenty minutes to run within the framework you've already set."

Giampaolo didn't say anything, but his anger had shifted from "exploding" to "suppressing".

Osty then added the most crucial sentence:

"The boss really thinks highly of him! After watching the match yesterday, Rafael signed him without hesitation and immediately recommended him to us!"

"If Lin Qi really does emerge victorious, you'll gain more than just a valuable asset! Don't forget, he's from China!"

This statement truly struck a chord with Giannis Antetokounmpo.

He tapped his fingers lightly twice on the table:

"What position did he play? It's not very clear from the highlights."

Osti laughed:

"The boss means it's best to put him in the striker position, or... you can define him yourself."