Dear Gua
Chapter 45 A 60kg Life? (Two-in-One)
This former Yugoslavian star was a specialist in "national teams."
At every World Cup, you could see him gesticulating on the sidelines.
No matter which weak national team he coached, he always managed to lead them into the World Cup finals, earning him the nickname "Miracle Coach."
His most glorious battle was undoubtedly the 2014 World Cup Round of 16, where he coached Algeria and fought hard against the German team into extra time, gaining him great fame.
Of course, he had once rejected a huge annual salary contract of $8 million from the Dragon Country's national football team.
"Don't keep the ball at your feet! Pass it out!"
"Damn it! Why choose to dribble past him!"
On the other side.
Vicente del Bosque sat on the coaching bench, his eyes sleepy. As he got older, dealing with the time difference between Asia and Europe was a painful experience.
Standing in the command zone was assistant coach Milla.
He took only a few minutes to adjust from his initial nervousness to composure.
After all.
The young Spanish players on the field didn't need him to direct them too much.
They were all super talents from La Liga's top clubs.
.....
On the field.
Japan's offense was very fierce after the kickoff.
Takuma Asano roamed in the area between the Spanish midfield and defense.
Musashi Suzuki retreated to the center and received a pass from Wataru Endo, immediately distributing the ball to the right flank.
Takumi Minamino didn't choose to break through immediately after stopping the ball.
He was very confident in his ball-handling ability.
Facing Oliver's pressing, he swayed his upper body and showed off dazzling skills with his feet.
"Takumi Minamino is waiting for Muto's overlapping run."
"Harry Halilhodžić on the sidelines looks a bit angry. After taking over the Japanese team at the beginning of this year, he sounded the horn for a reform to abandon passing and control..."
Oliver didn't easily commit!
Muto advanced from the outside!
Just as Takumi Minamino was about to pass the ball diagonally.
Suddenly, his foot felt light.
It was as if he had been hit by a beast!
The whole person flew out of the sideline!
He didn't even have a chance to counter-press on the spot.
Muto, who was closest to him, looked dumbfounded: Although Minamino-san's physical confrontation is very weak, he shouldn't have been knocked so far, right?
Oliver was also stunned.
The cheers of the Japanese fans came to an abrupt halt.
The fans in the Dragon Country's live broadcast room were excited!
Thinking of Takumi Minamino, who was extremely arrogant in Dragon Country a few days ago, is that all there is to him?
"No foul! The defending player touched the ball first, the referee raised his hand to signal the game to continue!"
"Li Kang's steal was timely and crucial!"
"The ball is passed to Dennis's feet, a one-touch pass! Deulofeu! Bellerín's insertion is also very well-timed! Barcelona's counterattack... Spain's counterattack is coming!"
Takumi Minamino got up from the grass, painfully rubbing his shoulder.
Looking at the back of the Dragon-blooded teenager, he didn't have any thoughts of provocation.
If Li Kang came at him again, it would dislocate his shoulder, right?
....
When the Spanish formation began to press forward.
The entire style of the game suddenly changed dramatically!
The speed of the ball's movement became faster and faster.
The young players' runs were extremely clever.
They seemed to possess a tacit understanding that would only form after many years of cooperation.
All one-touch passes.
Seamless passing and receiving coordination.
Under Dennis's connection, they frantically tore apart the Japanese team's midfield barrier.
"Seamless connection!"
"The young Spanish players from different top clubs in the five major leagues are playing passing and control football like their predecessors!"
"Tiki-taka!"
"...Guardiola and the Spanish coaching staff have denied this term."
The Japanese players kept running back and forth to press.
But they were no match for the speed of the ball, and coupled with the opponent's running and tearing, they had no power to fight back.
Harry Halilhodžić was a little anxious, constantly clapping his hands, his arms swinging greatly.
The forward and midfield players' runs contracted at the same time!
Dennis seemed to be waiting for this opportunity!
He sent a lob pass from the right half of the field!
The ball drew a rainbow in the air.
It passed over the heads of Junya Ito and Yosuke Kashiwagi.
It landed accurately at Li Kang's feet!
No adjustment needed.
Li Kang pushed with the instep of his right foot!
The ball rolled along the grass to the flank!
Bellerín accelerated to receive the ball.
He changed direction smoothly, wiping past Yuto Nagatomo!
"Beautiful, Li Kang's ground pass has pierced the Japanese team's right defensive line!"
"The lead is too good!"
"Li Kang seems to have calculated Yuto Nagatomo's defensive run, making Bellerín's breakthrough even more comfortable!"
"Bellerín from Arsenal in the English Premier League, he is also from La Masia..."
"The space for attack has been torn open!"
"The Japanese team's defense is in danger!"
.....
On the sidelines.
Del Bosque was still sitting on the coaching bench, his expression calm, his eyes half-closed, seemingly unconcerned about the outcome of the game.
Milla was trembling all over.
This was his first time commanding a team!
He didn't expect the young players to gain such a huge advantage on the field!
Images of world-renowned coaches gesticulating wildly flashed through his mind.
Conte was like a madman.
Guardiola was like a Parkinson's patient.
Löw was handsome... but should he learn to pick his nose?
In the end.
Milla still didn't dare to act rashly.
He was afraid that he would make the wrong gesture.
And this attack would be resolved.
.....
Bellerín dribbled the ball to the vicinity of the baseline!
That stance made it clear that he was going to cross!
Too late to press and block, the Japanese team's defense immediately contracted into the penalty area.
Bang!
Not the expected cross from the baseline!
The Arsenal genius sent a triangular pass back!
Deulofeu happened to run to the right side of the penalty area!
Despite Junya Ito's interference.
He was still able to complete a one-touch pass!
The ball rolled to the left side of the penalty area!
Li Kang suddenly took two steps forward.
Wataru Endo, who was entangled with him, staggered and sat on the grass!
"Li Kang is going to shoot!"
"Here it comes!"
Makino Tomoaki, who was closest to him, flew to block.
But Li Kang passed the ball horizontally, quickly inserting himself into the small penalty area.
The director's camera almost couldn't keep up!
The ball rolled to the arc of the penalty area!
Dennis arrived quickly!
Yoshida Maya was still in front of him!
Still no shot!
A smooth flick with his left foot!
The ball was like a playful elf!
It passed over the head of the Japanese center-back!
Falling to the right side of the small penalty area!
"Deulofeu! Here it comes!"
"Is this ball going in?"
Japanese goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa had long noticed Deulofeu's run!
He lowered his center of gravity, sealing off all of the opponent's shooting angles!
About to fall to the ground to save the ball!
Too bad.
Deulofeu didn't choose to shoot himself.
He raised his left foot high!
And pushed the ball that was about to land!
Li Kang appeared on the left side of the small penalty area.
Gently started his foot.
Pa!
The ball slowly bounced into the Japanese team's net.
0:1!!!
Ajinomoto Stadium was silent.
The Japanese fans were shocked.
What was this?
This group of Spanish kids, passed the ball into our goal?
....
The director also said that he was so tired!
He always wanted to cut to close-up shots, but this group of young Spanish players just wouldn't shoot!
Why were they even more cautious than the Germans!
Did they have to pass the ball in?
On the sidelines.
Del Bosque smiled and clapped.
Milla grabbed the air a few times, waving his arms excitedly!
The Spanish substitutes and coaching staff were also cheering wildly.
Morata stood up and shook his legs: Is the Japanese team so weak? If I go on the field, I will definitely destroy them!
.........
Dragon Country's live broadcast room.
Seeing Li Kang score a goal.
Duan Xuan and He Wei were inexplicably excited.
"This goal is in!"
"Too beautiful!"
"This is the charm of the Spanish bullfighting passing and control football!"
"They played a beautiful attacking combination!"
"I didn't expect to see such smooth tacit understanding in the younger generation of Barcelona... Spanish players!"
"Deulofeu assists, Li Kang pushes and shoots to break the goal! The Spanish team takes the lead!"
"According to relevant information, this group of young players did not have much time to train together, and most of them were selected for the national team's roster for the first time!"
Netizens also expressed their excitement.
-[Is that called a push shot? I can kick it in if I go on the field!]
-[Li Kang is awesome! He is the core in Leverkusen, and he can still score in the Spanish national team!]
-[Is it a fixed match? The main defense line of the little devils can't stop this group of Spanish youth army? Morata is still on the bench!]
-[Don't you see which teams these young Spanish players are playing as starters? Arsenal, Everton, Leverkusen, Villarreal, Benfica, Manchester United... I don't even want to count them, and none of them are from Barcelona.]
-[In this way, scoring a goal is normal... no! It's terrifying, everyone's footwork and vision are so awesome.]
-[What's going on? Why are the Japanese fans applauding Li Kang and the others?]
.....
Li Kang didn't have time to pick up the ball from the net.
He was surrounded by his teammates.
They were scratching his head wildly.
Dennis scratched the most: "If it was that guy Asensio, he would have shot from outside the penalty area!"
Bellerín also grabbed a handful: "Without your pass, we might still have to pass the ball for a long time!"
Deulofeu quickly pulled everyone away and patted Li Kang's butt: "If it were my teammate Lukaku from the club, this ball might fly out of the crossbar."
Pa pa pa!
Thunderous applause suddenly rang out from the nearby stands.
The young players were dumbfounded.
Why were these Japanese fans cheering for themselves?
Were they crazy?
.....
Shusaku Nishikawa helplessly hammered the grass.
Yoshida Maya and Tomoaki Makino were also ashamed when they heard the head coach's roar.
Although it was just a friendly match, not a key showdown in a tournament system.
But being played around by the young Spanish players on their own territory was too embarrassing.
Harry Halilhodžić stood on the sidelines and roared angrily:
"Why are you imitating other people's passing and control? It's just like a mule learning to mate with a stallion!"
"F*ck! Don't stick to the ball! Speed up the ball!"
This old man had been coaching the Japanese team for more than half a year, and had been trying to reform the tactics, but he hadn't seen any results yet.
......
The game restarted in the center circle.
Takuma Asano kicked the ball back to Junya Ito.
Then he exploded with extremely fast speed, rushing towards the Spanish half.
Although his name was very similar to Takumi Minamino.
But their personalities were the opposite.
He was very humble and had good sportsmanship.
He wasn't a professional player. His family was very poor since he was a child. He had seven siblings and had never received any professional youth training. Fortunately, he was appreciated by the school team consultant, and he shined in the national college football competition, making his way to the final and being selected as the best scorer.
He only became a professional player two years ago.
The Dragon Country's Happy Bean fans must remember his lethality in the J League, he can be called the Japanese Ronaldo.
J League Best Newcomer.
Wenger's appreciation.
Arsenal's rumors.
Highlighting that this Japanese genius shooter has a bright future.
....
The Japanese team's offensive was particularly swift.
Takuma Asano received a pass from Musashi Suzuki in the forty-meter area.
He was just about to speed up.
When the ball was cut off!
"Beautiful!"
"It's Li Kang again!"
"He has injected a tough element into this Spanish team!"
"The aggressiveness he shows doesn't look like a technical midfielder at all."
Ajinomoto Stadium.
A burst of cheers inexplicably spread out.
Some Japanese fans began to call out the name on the back of Li Kang's jersey.
"Lee!!!"
"Lee!!!"
"Lee!!!"
Li Kang suddenly felt that the system task was so difficult to complete.
Crush the pride of the Blue Samurai?
But these fans were cheering for themselves like crazy! How to crush them?
He pushed the ball to Deulofeu.
Before he took a few steps.
The ball returned to his feet again.
In the God's perspective.
Takumi Minamino and Wataru Endo had completed the double-team.
Takuma Asano was also trying to counter-press.
Dennis was being closely guarded by Junya Ito.
Oliver and Castillejo were too far away from him.
Spanish passing and control were not the answer to solve all problems.
....
Li Kang didn't choose to compete with the three Japanese players in foot speed.
He dribbled the ball towards Takumi Minamino's side.
At the moment the opponent made a move.
His shoulder leaned over!
Takumi Minamino instantly felt a huge force coming!
His supporting foot couldn't continue to support him.
The tackle was deformed.
The whole person was overturned!
Wataru Endo followed closely, sliding to tackle!
He mistakenly misjudged Li Kang's explosive speed!
He wasn't that fast!
Li Kang just touched the ball!
Took a big step!
Wataru Endo's sliding tackle caught his left leg!
The whole stadium exclaimed!
"Oh!"
"The Japanese team player's move is very dangerous!"
"Oh! Li Kang is past him!"
Ajinomoto Stadium.
The audience didn't see the expected scene of people falling over.
Li Kang staggered and stepped over Wataru Endo who was sliding to tackle...
What?!
What kind of physical confrontation ability was that?
Why was he okay at all!
Why did our Endo-san painfully cover his calf?
....
The Japanese team's strangulation.
It wasn't over yet!
Takuma Asano's explosive speed was also abnormal!
He quickly caught up with Li Kang.
Too bad.
Li Kang touched the ball first!
Takuma Asano was momentarily excited.
He could also hear Harry Halilhodžić's roar in his ears.
He decisively used his hand.
And hugged Li Kang's waist.
He tried to use a tactical foul to disintegrate the terrifying passing and control tactics launched by the Spanish team.
At the moment of physical contact.
A trace of red surged on his face.
Just like when he was a child, on the way home from school... climbing a tractor!
His whole person was dragged by Li Kang on the grass, moving a certain distance...
The whole audience was shocked!
"Takuma Asano, who weighs 60 kilograms, couldn't restrict Li Kang even with pulling and dragging!"
"Too terrifying!"
"Inconceivable power!"
"Absolute physical crushing!"
"Three Japanese players! Couldn't stop him!"