Manchester United's heir apparent, but can't play football.

Chapter 42 The Little Note (Two Chapters Combined)

As time goes by.

Tuchel's little note gradually reveals its magic.

Mainz's positional attacks are gradually becoming threatening.

The Rhine Cannon seemed to have gained a commander wielding a sharp sword, accurately striking the armored fat wolf.

The atmosphere at Coface Stadium is growing increasingly heated.

Local fans were thrilled to see the familiar style of play.

Wolfsburg fans who traveled with the team were terrified.

It looks like a goal could be scored at any moment.

"A game of space."

"Mainz's positional attack strategy is becoming increasingly clear."

"Soto!"

"That was close! Wolfsburg's defensive midfielder Gustavo made a crucial clearance."

Mainz has a very strong attacking force.

The Wolfsburg players aren't stupid either.

During the dead ball phase, De Bruyne tried to review the opponent's attacking play:

'Tuchel's 5-4-1 formation in positional attack variations'

'Mainz's two center-backs have spread out, with the remaining center-back pushing up to the forward line.'

The two full-backs moved to the very front of the formation, switching to winger positions.

'The two midfielders occupy the space on the flanks, while the other two deep-lying midfielders also spread out to support second attacks and provide passing and movement links for their teammates.'

'Next comes the side-center rotation, then the front-to-back rotation.'

"The key is to continuously create local numerical advantages on the flanks and strengthen second attacks!"

'Li, he must have figured out the key to breaking the deadlock, right?'

Turn around and look.

He noticed that Li Luo made the gesture of 'keep arranging the bus' again.

'.'

"Aren't you going to do your homework again?"

Courtside.

Black Gold looked bewildered.

Sitting on the coach's bench, he kept twirling the small magnetic flags on the tactics board.

This scene looks somewhat aggrieved.

Wronged Baba.

Last season, the Wolfsburg manager's proud "bullying the weak and fearing the strong" tactical system was cracked by Tuchel, which led to other clubs following suit and dragging Wolfsburg down.

The teaching assistants also looked serious.

Facing Tuchel's Mainz, they are only leading by one goal, which is not very secure.

In the stands.

Mainz coach Tuchel, who was suspended from the match, crossed his arms and looked at the Chinese teenagers on the green field.

"His observation skills are not only evident on the offensive end, but also shine on the defensive end."

“Every defensive coordination is crucial.”

"His individual defensive abilities are average, but his positioning, control of defensive spacing, and command of the defensive line are all exceptional."

"pity."

"A true midfield genius must possess the ability to break the deadlock."

Studio.
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Why haven't you scored yet? Shoot a three-pointer, Li Luo!
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Mainz is definitely not a pushover; their home morale is high, their positional attack is fierce, and their second-chance opportunities are becoming increasingly effective.
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Tuchel is talented; he might even coach a top team and win the Champions League in the future.
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Wolfsburg is being pressured and beaten.
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[No way, is Mainz going to equalize?]
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[Winning or losing doesn't matter to me, I just want the big goal!]

A gloomy atmosphere, indicating a disadvantageous position, quietly spread.

The defending side expends more physical energy.

Li Luo was calm.

Not panicked at all.

Wolfsburg are leading by one goal.

He understands all the dynamic information through the geometric model in spatial perception.

Everything is under control.

It's not that we can't break the deadlock.

In the off-ball phase of the game, his ability cannot support the dismantling methods of Matthäus and Beckenbauer, nor can he control the system and dismantle the opponent's attack chain like Cruyff.

"coming!"

"Shinji Okazaki."

Wow! That's a bicycle kick! It's amazing!

"Oh no, I missed, I kicked the ball and missed."

"Knoch, control the ball! Clear it quickly!"

"Hehehe, passed it to Lilomainz to quickly build a counter-attacking formation."

Mainz's attacking group had no time to regret their minor mistakes.

Instead, they ran with all their might and strictly followed the coaching staff's instructions.

The commentator felt that Mainz was very aggressive, not running back frantically, not retreating to their positions, but still pressing forward with their entire force.

Coach Zhang was momentarily overwhelmed by the scene before him.

De Bruyne charged forward, trying to widen the counter-attack and provide Li Luo with a counter-attack support point.

The brain thinks quickly.

How to break down Mainz's counter-pressing formation?

'The flank?'

'No, the space on the flanks was deliberately left open; it's the two wing-backs in Tuchel's three-center-back system.'

"The center-backs who were originally positioned on the front line immediately ran back to reinforce the high defensive line after the team lost possession of the ball."

'plum?'

'Li's gesture!'

'Li needs to start doing her homework!'

'Yes, having possession of the ball is the foundation for breaking the deadlock!'

Courtside.

Black Gold was in a terrible predicament, pressing his small tactical board with a conflicted expression.

In the stands.

Tuchel, who was suspended, looked calm.

Everything is under control.

The key to Mainz's counter-pressing strategy is to disrupt Wolfsburg's counter-attacking rhythm, ultimately depriving them of the time and space to transition into attack.

next moment.

The Mainz coach looked stunned.

"Li Luo's advance!"

"Without advancing, seeing Brosinski pressing forward, he passed the ball to Maranda, who was making a run into the middle."

Maranda has a very good foundation.

He didn't use his brain.

Seeing Li Luo's gesture, he moved forward slightly and then transferred the ball to the other side.

"Ricardo."

"The flanks are starting to get overwhelmed with runs."

Ricardo had also observed Li Luo's gestures beforehand.

They did not choose to confront Park Joo-ho head-on.

Snapped.

It was passed to De Bruyne, who had made a diagonal run into the middle.

The Belgian prodigy in his muscle-building phase switches to a violent, aggressive driving style!
Tuchel couldn't help but stand up.

His seat in the stands was very high, offering a slight view of the entire stadium.

in view.

Wolfsburg's counter-attack, with its rapid cross-court passes, drew Mainz's counter-attacking net towards the two flanks.

Like a knife, it sliced ​​horizontally a few times, cutting through the anti-robbery net.

"The mid-lane barrier has been weakened."

"It's okay, there's still a chance."

"wrong!"

"The finish line isn't in the middle!"

Li Luo had already taken a step forward and accelerated, starting with great effort.

Sprint desperately along the flanks.

Snapped.

A crisp sound of a ball being struck came from the close-up sound recording equipment.

"De Bruyne".

"That through ball...it can curve!"

"Draw a rainbow!"

"Li Luo!"

"No offside!"

Bendtner thought De Bruyne was going to pass the ball to him.

As they turned and accelerated, they saw the ball round the Mainz high defensive line and then make a bend.

but.

He also happened to draw away a Mainz center-back.

De Bruyne's pass was absolutely brilliant.

The moment Li Luo touched the ball, he knew he didn't need any extra adjustments.

Plunge forward.

Two Mainz center-backs are about to arrive.

Facing the onrushing goalkeeper Karius, a shot on target at 75.

The peak of foreign players in the Chinese Super League has come to an end.

Lean forward slightly.

Slight leg swings.

Snapped!
The football was gently lifted, soaring over Karius's head and gracefully tracing a high "∩" arc in mid-air.

Finally, it gently fell into the net.

0:2! ! !

The entire audience was amazed.

"Pretty!"

"In again!"

"Li Luo scored another goal against Mainz with a stylish chip shot."

"A second time."

"That was too easy."

"A beautiful arc."

The commentator was full of praise.

Coach Zhang then listed the midfielders with the most goals in football history, mentioning Simeone, Lampard, and others.
Volkswagen executives were ecstatic.

Every goal Li Luo scores increases his commercial value.

Wolfsburg fans must be feeling great.

So happy.

They waved huge team flags in the away stands and cheered at the top of their lungs.

Li Luo clapped his hands and turned to give De Bruyne a thumbs up.

Feel the state-of-the-art underfloor heating system beneath your feet.

[Shock level +1!]

[Shock level +1!]

【.】

Wolfsburg teammates excitedly surrounded him.

"Li, you're amazing."

"Li, who lowered the difficulty of the competition!"

"I thought you didn't know how to solve this problem, but it turns out you know everything."

Li Luo gave each of his teammates a high-five and a hug, and said earnestly, "The credit doesn't belong to me alone, it belongs to the whole team."

That statement is correct.

It's not modesty.

The Wolfsburg players are quite good for the Bundesliga.

They provided their own solutions, and their teammates also demonstrated high efficiency in execution.

Throughout the process, team synergy, passing stability, tactical understanding, individual ability, and other factors are all indispensable.

Maranda didn't think too much about it; he only knew he had to pass the ball to Lee.

Bendtner, too, knew that his most important task was to hold down the opponent's defense.

De Bruyne couldn't help but exclaim, "Li, we're really amazing!"

Courtside.

Hei Jin, radiant with health, rushed to the sidelines with his assistants, raising his fists high.

"I knew it."

"We can definitely extend our lead."

"Tuchel's fancy tactical adjustments will all seem pale and powerless in the face of the difference in strength."

In the stands.

Tuher touched his balding head blankly.

"Is that so?"

"When Wolfsburg didn't have possession of the ball, Li patiently waited for his opportunity."

"Li only starts solving problems when Wolfsburg has possession of the ball."

"Unparalleled vision."

"Incredible speed of thinking."

Karius pounded the turf in frustration.

His handsome face was filled with utter dejection.

He muttered to himself, complaining:

"That kid isn't good at shooting. He doesn't have any foreplay... ptooey, ptooey, not a single feint."

"There wasn't a single feint."

"The shooting stance remained unchanged."

"I was tricked! No, I wasn't tricked! I was still tricked!"

Studio.

The slow-motion replay showed Li Luo's goal from various angles.

The barrage of comments flew by.
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So handsome.
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He actually chose to chip the ball over the goalkeeper; that was so stylish!
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Strolling leisurely, the clouds are light and the breeze is gentle.
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After adapting to the Wolfsburg system, Luo gradually demonstrated reliable shooting skills.
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[That's normal, he's a reliable Manchester United heir, but I wonder if Li Luo can still perform normally if he returns to Manchester United. Van Gaal has been fielding a different center-back combination in every Premier League match lately, it's hilarious.]
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[Next season, Wolfsburg and Manchester United will face off in the Champions League. Li Luo might not be able to beat his former Wolfsburg teammates, haha.]
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Poor Karius.
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[What's there to pity? Every one of his girlfriends is beautiful, with pretty faces and hot bodies! See "How Much Effort Did European and American Socialites Put In to Win Over the Prodigy Goalkeeper Karius?" He'll have even more girlfriends in the future.]

Next game.

The Mainz players didn't have much negative emotion; on the contrary, their morale was even higher.

The calls for the Coface Arena remain strong.

Mainz is not a traditional powerhouse, but its fans are extremely loyal and tend to support the team in positive ways.

Their grandfathers, grandfathers' fathers, and even their great-grandfathers' generation have been supporting the team.

Assistant coach El received two more small notes and quickly relayed the instructions to the field to make tactical adjustments.

the other side.

Black and gold radiant with a smile.

Standing on the sidelines, he loudly reminded his disciples.

"After falling behind by two goals, Mainz players became much more restrained in their actions."

"We dare not infringe upon them anymore."

"That's right, we need to ensure the continuity of the game, reduce fragmented time, and seize the opportunity to score goals."

"During the dead ball phase, the camera zooms out, and we look down on the entire Mainz stadium, which resembles a ruby."

"The boats on the Rhine River were dazzling with lights, and many spectators gathered on both banks."

"In the 15th century, people here would send mad criminals to ships and expel them from the city."

"Back to the game."

"Hmm? Hala even took the initiative to pull Li Luo up."

The commentator's tone was complex.

Mainz's Chilean defender, Jara, smiled and tried to pat Li Luo on the backside.

Li Luo quickly dodged.

The Bundesliga's patting on the back is a friendly gesture.

but.

However, before the match, Li Luo learned about Hala's exploits, not only his opponent's fighting style, but also his opponent's habits.

Hara's defense isn't just dirty, it's notoriously 'vulgar'.

last year.

Chile vs. Uruguay.

Jara marked Suarez closely throughout the entire match and made incredibly lewd moves. Not the kind of hugging or embracing, but truly vulgar actions.

Suarez suppressed the urge to bite and slapped Jara hard across the face.

At the time, the referee thought it was normal for the two people to do such a thing, and did not give them any cards.

Hara is gentle with the players, but extremely fierce with the fans.

If fans storm the field during a match, this guy will be particularly enthusiastic in assisting security, going up and kicking the fans.

Before we knew it, the game had entered the final stoppage time.

De Bruyne takes the corner kick.

Knoch receives the ball, takes a few steps, and crosses it in.

Naldo leaped high and headed the ball into the net.

0:3! ! !

The Coface Arena echoed with sighs of despair.

finally.

Beep! Beep beep~
The referee blew the final whistle.

Li Luo took off his jersey and threw it to the Wolfsburg fans who were traveling with the team.

He was met with a cheerful children's song:

"Li Li Li~"

"Our commander, Li Li Li~"

"Our midfield maestro, Li Li Li~"

"Clap clap clap!"

"Lee leading Wolfsburg to victory~ Lee~ Lee~"

Multiple fronts of operations, and a series of victories on various battlefields.

Wolfsburg fans are very fond of the young Chinese player who was loaned from Manchester United.

They spontaneously created "The Song of Li Luo" and taught it to children, hoping they would never forget Li Luo's journey in Wolfsburg.

Karius, looking dejected, walked to the billboard and gave an interview to reporters.

Be willing to take responsibility for losing the game.

"Li's archery skills are so-so, I just made a mistake."

"He scored the first goal. My positioning, anticipation, and save were all perfect. I touched the ball, and it deflected into the net."

"For the second goal, I thought he would make a shooting feint like other talented players, but he didn't. He anticipated my prediction."

　The bonus chapter is under review; it's a video of Falcao's chip shot.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)