Chapter 12 The Golden Left Foot!

The Dortmund center-back anticipated the Leverkusen number 10 colliding with his body.

He was extremely strong, an equally balanced player with both feet, and a T1-level defender in Europe today!

The essence of interception lies in grasping one's own center of gravity and judging the opponent's.

He wasn't afraid of a physical challenge!

Papa simultaneously observed Li Kang's stride frequency and the rate at which he touched the ball, as well as the distance of each touch.

After a few seconds, he frowned:

This kid is only using his left foot for every touch?

It's a facade!

Too deliberate!

....

"Papa versus Li Kang!"

"It will be a fierce physical encounter!"

"What sparks will they create?"

Just as the two were about to engage.

Li Kang slowed down and leaned to the side!

Papa knew the opponent wanted to pass the ball and immediately lunged forward!

The timing of the steal was perfect, and the speed of the movement was extremely fast!

....

At the edge of the field.

Dino and old man Topp were worried:

Papa is Li Kang's nemesis!

Putting aside the many advantages, he won't be at a disadvantage in terms of physical confrontation alone.

Cruyff Turn?

In open play, especially during counterattacks, using this move will seriously slow down the attacking rhythm.

According to Li Kang's personality, he would rather pass the ball back than delay the attack because of a feint.

Tuchel was a little nervous.

The three-center-back system that was temporarily changed in this game was designed to let Papa devour Li Kang, who was not good at controlling the ball and dribbling!

But since that kid can complete the Cruyff Turn.

Could he be hiding other tricks?

Impossible!

Even if he knows the Marseille Turn and the Xavi Turn, he still can't get rid of Papa now!

.....

Papa's right foot was fast.

Li Kang's left foot was even faster.

The shadows of the two under the spotlight were crushed by a "V" trajectory!

The Dortmund center-back stepped on air, his expression frozen.

The football went behind him.

Li Kang also appeared behind him.

The whole place erupted!

"Golden Left Foot!!!"

"V-shaped pull-back dribble!!!"

"My God!"

"Unbelievable!"

"Effortless, like an antelope hanging its horns, leaving no trace in the snow...咫尺天涯 (zhǐ chǐ tiān yá, though worlds apart, we are close at hand)!"

"As beautiful as the banks of the North Rhine! A left foot that makes people drunk!"

-【Li Mingdeng! Awesome! 666666!】

-【Baggio Reincarnated!】

-【I thought he would use a Marseille Turn, or Xavi's "Love's Magic Merry-Go-Round", or an Elastico!】

-【Only the V-shaped pull-back dribble won't slow down the counterattack rhythm!】

-【What about the "Cow Tail Dribble"?】

-【Don't ask for too much! In recent years, only Bale, Messi, Robben, and Hazard's feints don't slow down the timing!】

.....

Dortmund fans were dumbfounded!

Leverkusen fans cheered wildly!

Everyone's deepest impression of Li Kang... was his beast-like body!

It wasn't until today that they realized he also possessed a golden left foot!

Dino stammered, "Boss! Did you see that clearly?"

Old man Topp roared hysterically, "I fucking saw it clearly! Li's left foot completed a continuous movement of pulling the ball back and pushing it forward in a split second! And then his center of gravity shifted with the ball, turning his body!"

"It's like the football drew a V shape around his back!"

"Damn it! Why does he have so many advantages?"

Tuchel's eyes were dull.

It wasn't just because of Li Kang's dribble.

His brain was racing, and he seemed to understand the whole process...

The intention of attacking on the wing was seen through.

The division of responsibilities of the three center-backs.

Did that kid see through his intentions?

..........

Li Kang dribbled the ball into the thirty-meter area.

During his practice of the "Cruyff Turn", he thought about which feints could be completed with a single foot.

The V-shaped pull-back dribble was the easiest for the golden left foot.

Although this movement does not slow down the attacking rhythm, it also has great flaws.

For example, if he encounters Real Madrid's Varane, he can't lure the opponent to make a move at all!

The essence of dribbling is ultimately a game of attacking and defending center of gravity, unless there is a crushing physical advantage!

"Three-on-two in the frontcourt!"

"Son Heung-min and Bellarabi are very fast! The spacing of their runs is perfect!"

"Hummels and Schmelzer are under a lot of pressure!"

"Weidenfeller! You can't come out at this time!"

"Li Kang! Is he going to shoot?"

Li Kang wanted to pass the ball!

His position was very close to the penalty area!

As long as he controlled the lead of the ground ball, Son Heung-min could create a chance to kill!

In the instant of kicking the ball.

A phantom in a red jersey with the number 13 struggled out!

Full of contempt and disdain!

Red-clothed Ballack?

...

Accompanied by a burst!

The football roared through the Dortmund penalty area!

Stirring everyone's heartstrings!

Heavily smashed on the post!

Finally, it bounced into the goal!

Weidenfeller raised his hands helplessly!

2:4!!!

"Another goal!"

"Li Kang! Two assists and two goals! He created four goals alone!"

"The 17-year-old genius midfielder has previously breached Old Trafford and Camp Nou! Tonight, he made the Westfalenstadion fall again!"

"Who can stop him! Who can stop Leverkusen this season!"

....

Breaching Westfalenstadion is not an achievement in the past two years.

Only because Dortmund was full of injuries last season, everyone bullied them, and their home field fell countless times.

After Li Kang and Son Heung-min and Bellarabi simply high-fived to celebrate, he was still thinking about Tuchel's next change in formation.

The tactical framework was perfect.

But the players' compatibility was not.

For example, even the most advanced system may not be applicable to the national team.

....

Livestream.

-【Bayern was scored three goals by Monchengladbach! If Leverkusen defeats Dortmund, there will be three teams tied for points in the Bundesliga standings!】

-【We have to consider goal difference and head-to-head record, it's hard to say! Leverkusen's bench depth is not enough, and the situation of the Bundesliga title race is still not clear!】

-【The German Cup can't see the situation yet, and the round of 16 of the Champions League should be stable! Feng shui turns, this year's Leverkusen also has the potential to be a "Three-Time Runner-Up"!】

-【What other strong players are on Leverkusen's bench?】

-【Çalhanoğlu!】

.....

Leverkusen's bench.

Çalhanoğlu's thoughts flew to the Apennine Peninsula.

He had already secretly communicated with a Serie A powerhouse, who said they would rebuild the team around him as the core midfielder.

"Buddy! Go warm up! You're going on!"

Hearing Dino's shout.

Çalhanoğlu felt a little unbelievable!

Could it be that his recent attitude has been recognized by the new coaching staff?

Actually, it's okay not to go to the Serie A powerhouse in the winter window. Staying at Leverkusen means playing in the Champions League.

Old man Topp put his arm around his shoulder and said solemnly, "Mark that Japanese guy! I allow you to take a yellow card! Perform well! The next Champions League game! I will let you start!"

Çalhanoğlu nodded seriously: Although he doesn't like being a workhorse, he was still very excited to hear the information about starting in the Champions League!

He quickly rushed to the sidelines to warm up, waving to the away fans from time to time.

Leverkusen, your core! Is back!

Dino asked suspiciously, "Boss, are we really going to let Çalhanoğlu start in the next game?"

Old man Topp replied, "Yes, the situation of qualifying for the Champions League is very clear, BATE Borisov's icy world..."

......

"Leverkusen used up another substitution spot!"

"Çalhanoğlu replaces Kießling!"

"They want to strengthen the control of the middle!"

Tuchel couldn't understand the opponent's substitution and hesitated in his heart, without making any changes on the spot.

Double core play?

Rotation passing tactics with two organizing midfielders?

....

It was not the control of the middle.

Nor was it a double-core play.

The game continued.

Dortmund's formation quickly pressed forward.

Kagawa Shinji received a pass back from Aubameyang and was about to speed up when he encountered the equally thin Çalhanoğlu!

The Japanese have a long history of discrimination against the people of the Crescent Moon.

Do you think you have Li's body?

Kagawa Shinji looked disdainful and was about to use a trick of "Elastico" to get rid of old Çalhanoğlu.

He was also known as the "Asian Iniesta"!

Unfortunately.

His body has long been emptied by action movie actresses, and his movement speed and ball control are far from what they used to be!

However, Çalhanoğlu's steal was also very poor.

The two's first close encounter caused the football to fly out of bounds.

.....

The situation has changed significantly.

Çalhanoğlu entangled Kagawa Shinji like a crazy workhorse. The two's fierce physical contact was considered a battle of chickens in the Bundesliga, and the referee did not bother to take out a card!

Bellarabi continued to say dirty things to Weigl.

Dortmund's two passing points in the front and back courts were strangled by Leverkusen in the most pragmatic way!

Li Kang's running position was released. Relying on God's perspective, he cooperated with his teammates to easily resolve the opponent's repeated, harmless advances.

The game fell into a dull state.

The sound of drums in Westfalenstadion gradually subsided.

"There is not much time left for Dortmund!"

.....

At the edge of the field.

Dino asked curiously, "Boss, why didn't we put on Bellarabi and Çalhanoğlu earlier?"

Old man Topp smiled and said, "Because we still needed to attack at that time! When we are leading by two goals, we can shift our focus to defense!"

"Without Li's several probes, I really couldn't think of a response strategy!"

On the other side.

Tuchel sat back in the coaching seat.

Giving up command.

His eyes were blank.

He felt that he was getting further and further away from the tactical height he had imagined.

.......

Beep! Beep beep~

The referee blew the whistle to end the game!

"Congratulations to Leverkusen! They conquered the devil's home field in this strong showdown! And entered the top three of the Bundesliga standings!"

"Young player Li Kang, not only created four goals alone, but also dedicated a great famous scene!"

"We are extremely looking forward to him leading Leverkusen further in this season's European journey!"

The relationship between the two players was very good.

Except for Bellarabi and Çalhanoğlu, the others were shaking hands amicably.

Kagawa Shinji trotted to Li Kang's side, hesitant to speak.

He wanted to exchange jerseys, but felt that his performance in this game was too weak.

.....

Post-match press conference.

The reporters asked questions enthusiastically.

Old man Topp followed suit: "Li Kang is very good. Although he suffers from aphasia, he used his actions to tell the Leverkusen coaching staff where Dortmund's weaknesses are!"

"A very thrilling game! Fortunately, we won!"

"He is a silent commander!"

"Speaking Spanish after curing aphasia? I can't imagine... I would rather he not speak."

On the other side.

Tuchel was silent for a long time, and slowly said: "Li Kang is a different kind of player, and he can become an excellent coach after retirement."

..........

The club bus was driving on a forest road late at night.

The withered branches on both sides of the road were covered with a thin layer of white frost, reflecting the faint moonlight.

Li Kang was doing his homework.

Dino was holding the suitcase that was being used as a table.

Old man Topp put on his reading glasses and helped check.

After a long time.

When he heard the sound of closing the book.

The bus instantly returned to its hustle and bustle.

The ballads of North Rhine echoed under the night of Westphalia.

Leverkusen's journey is still very long.

.......

Barcelona.

Cruyff's eyes were scattered, and he stared blankly at the TV.

A group of Barcelona executives looked grim.

Robert had been living very anxiously recently. Barcelona fans blocked the office building every day, wanting him to apologize, and he quickly explained, "We will bring Li back to Camp Nou at all costs!"

The old Holy nodded and said slowly:

"I know everything."

"This summer window, you spent 34 million euros to buy Arda Turan, who can't play."

"You offered Valencia 70 million euros to introduce two young players, and you are still increasing the price?"

"You offered 60 million euros for a certain Ligue 1 youngster?"

"Why did you sell Li to Leverkusen for 1 million euros! And you supported installment payments?"

Suddenly, the TV broadcasted the unique cheers of Westfalenstadion!

《espn-Top Goals of the Week from the Top Five Leagues!》

On the big screen.

The young Leverkusen number 10 was surrounded by five defensive players in the penalty area...

....

Li Kang returned to the first team dormitory.

The system prompt sounded quietly.

【Ding! Mission completed: Battle of Inheritance!】

【Mission receipt: Tuchel didn't lose, but you won!】

【Mission rewards are being distributed...】

【Congratulations on obtaining: Eye of Truth!】

【You see through everything...】

There was no more introduction.

There was nothing unusual.

Li Kang glanced at the wall... Well, there was no X-ray vision.

It should be like God's perspective, only triggered in the game.

As for what the specific effect is... it can't be seeing through the opponent's jersey, can it?

.......

Leverkusen.

Sports Director's Office.

The little assistant looked at the mountain of business cooperation faxes and asked curiously, "Boss, why don't we accept the advertising endorsements from Adidas and Nike?"

"Adidas offers 2 million euros per year!"

"Nike offers a ten-year long-term contract, 1.8 million euros per year! A total of 22 million euros!"

Völler smiled and said, "Their offers are too low! Çalhanoğlu originally got 3 million euros a year! I think this is not enough respect for Li. Other Asian sports brands are much richer than them!"

The little assistant suddenly realized and said, "And we will definitely break into the top 16 of the Champions League. If we draw a Premier League club at that time! If Li can continue his highlights! The endorsement fee will skyrocket again!"

Völler shook his head: "Except for Manchester United in the qualifiers, we have no chance of winning against any other Premier League team in the Champions League!"