What is an attacking defensive midfielder?

Chapter 11 I'll give you three chances to play.

[Makelele's Precise Interception Template (Expert)]

Proficiency: -108/300

Proficiency: -107/300

On the training field, Hao Ren finally embarked on a seemingly endless journey of paying off his debts.

But I must say, the expert-level template is really powerful. In just this half-session training session today, Hao Ren has already knocked his best buddy out four times.

"Damn! Goodman!"

Kimmich jumped up: "Can you stop stealing my ball? We were supposed to be buddies!"

"Ha ha!"

Poulsen laughed wildly beside him, while Hao Ren spread his hands to show his innocence: "Brother Chicken, you need to work harder in training so you can be better in the competition. I'm doing this for your own good."

Hao Ren spoke to Kimmich with the air of someone who had been through it all, as if he were sharing his "life experience".

"So I should thank you?"

"Hey bro."

"..."

Kimmich's lips twitched.

"But Goodman, your steals are really something else, much better than last season."

Hao Ren dribbled the ball, practicing his ball control while chatting with Kimmich: "I've told you before, I'm not an ordinary person. If you insist on treating me like an ordinary person, what can I do?"

"Haha! My question, Goode!"

Kimmich patted Hao Ren hard on the back: "Your age is indeed full of miracles. I also became much stronger when I went from 15 to 16, but it was not as exaggerated as yours."

Hao Ren wanted to have a few more one-on-one matches with Kimmich, but Rangnick blew the whistle to call for the assembly at that moment.

Mr. Ralph is about to begin his sermon again!

Hao Ren stood behind Kimmich and whispered, "Our training this year has been far from ideal."

Rangnick stood motionless in front of the players, glanced briefly at the notebook in his hand, and finally spoke: "Our training this year has been far from ideal."

"Ha ha!"

"Goodman, what are you laughing at? Are you happy that our training didn't go well?"

Rangnick stared at Hao Ren, who instantly stood up straight: "It's nothing, I was just having a fit... cough cough."

Hao Ren hid behind Kimmich, and Rangnick finally stopped bothering him.

"Modern football training is essentially a cognitive training process. Our cognition is superior to our opponents', and our understanding of football is better than theirs, which is why we are able to win the game."

"Although we have not yet achieved victory, as long as we cultivate a sufficiently high level of awareness, success will surely be ours."

As a manager, Rangnick's style was indeed very tough, which made Hao Ren feel like he had stepped into a cult.

Hao Ren is confident that he can work with any coach in the football world today.

But he just happened to run into Rangnick, a brute whose offense is ingrained in his bones!

"Goodman!"

what?

Hao Ren was taken aback and realized that Rangnick was looking at him again.

"What...what happened to me?"

"Training is over for today. Come to my office later."

"……oh."

Hao Ren looked slightly nervous as he watched Rangnick and Almas leave.

Looking at Kimmich beside him, he asked, "Brother Chicken, have I done anything wrong lately?"

"Probably not."

"That's very strange..."

……

dong dong!

"You played really well in the first game against Aaron. I hope you won't be upset that I'm only bringing this up now?"

"Of course, sir."

After receiving permission from the coach, Hao Ren sat down in the chair in front of Rangnick.

Hao Ren tried every possible way to secure more opportunities for himself.

"I'm more defensively oriented because that's how my youth academy developed me. But don't worry, I can adjust along with the team."

"Oh, no need to rush."

Unexpectedly, Rangnick raised his hand and interrupted Hao Ren, who was speaking.

"As you know, the team is at a crucial stage right now, and you're a young player with strong adaptability. So..."

Rangnick suddenly looked him straight in the eye, making Hao Ren feel a little uncomfortable: "Goodman, I will give you a starting opportunity in the next game."

!!!

The surprise came so suddenly that Hao Ren didn't have any immediate reaction.

He could hardly believe what he was hearing!

"This... sir, why?"

"Don't be too happy yet."

Rangnick abruptly changed the subject, his face darkening, which made Hao Ren even more nervous.

Rangnick leaned forward slightly and then held up three fingers of his right hand: "Three games. I'm only giving you three chances."

"In these three games, you may start or you may be a substitute, and all you need to do is bring out your abilities in the game."

3 matches...

Hao Ren took a deep breath: "Sir, can I know why? Why exactly three matches?"

"Because... oh, haha!"

Rangnick smiled: "Because I see some qualities in you. Goodman, as you should know, I'm an experienced coach who successfully led a 3. Bundesliga team to promotion before 2000. You're very similar to a player I encountered before, and my experience tells me I need to give you three games to prove yourself."

"Young people should enjoy certain privileges," Rangnick reiterated his emphasis on young players.

"Wow!"

Hao Ren nodded solemnly, clearly having taken Rangnick's words to heart.

Standing up, Hao Ren suddenly noticed a backpack stuffed full next to Ronnick's seat and felt something was off: "Mr. Ralph..."

"What's wrong?"

Why are you packing your things?

"...What's wrong with me taking some things from the base home?"

Rangnick glanced at Hao Ren, and seeing this, the latter didn't ask any more questions.

……

"Brother Chicken, why does it have to be 3 games? Last game Ralf wouldn't even let me play, but today he gave me a chance and it's 3 games. I'm totally shocked."

In the cafeteria, Hao Ren shared the news he had just received with his best friend, Kimihi.

This is somewhat of a secret, but Kimmich is a very reliable guy.

"Could it be that he was summoned for questioning because we only got 1 point in 2 games? Did the higher-ups put pressure on him?"

"That's impossible. He was very serious. He even said that I'm very similar to a player he encountered before."

Hao Ren said seriously, "He probably realized it too. I'm not an ordinary person."

"Haha, damn!"

"Alright, Goodman, then don't think about anything else, just do your best."

Kimmich was genuinely happy for his good brother, and the two exchanged fist bumps face-to-face.

……

"Studying Abroad Column"—What's going on? Hao Ren posted on Baidu Tieba: The opportunity has arrived!

What does "opportunity has arrived" mean? Hao Qiuwang, can you explain that? Stop with the riddle!

[Hao Ren understands the power of online traffic; he only says half the story.]

Could it be that Rangnick, that idiot, has finally realized that Leipzig's defense is too weak, and focusing solely on attacking is definitely not enough?

[Hao Ren: I'm not lying to you guys anymore, actually my chance to reach the King rank has come.]

【? ? ? ? 】

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[Xabi Alonso's Standard Long Pass Template (Intern)]

Proficiency: 42/150

Proficiency: 43/150

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Proficiency: 102/150

[Pass: 61→62]

In order to showcase his abilities in his first starting game, Hao Ren has been working tirelessly these past few days to improve his proficiency with his character template, hoping to enhance his passing skills as much as possible before the game starts so that he can better integrate into Rangnick's offensive system.

It's a pity that the template wasn't upgraded to the senior level before the match day, but due to the increase in proficiency, Hao Ren's passing ability also increased.

After getting off the bus, Hao Ren looked up at the sky.

A brilliant talent is destined to be discovered.

It's time to see the results of our efforts!

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Overseas Study Column – So that's what it means! RB Leipzig announces starting lineup for the third round of the 3. Bundesliga, with Hao Ren in the starting lineup.

Hao, the King of Balls!

So, they've finally made their first start!