radicalducati Chapter 3: An attack from the British Empire? Let's let the ball do the talking!
Chapter 3: An attack from the British Empire? Let's let the ball do the talking!
"Beautiful! Hahaha!"
Lingard jogged over and gave Liu Yi a big hug.
"My pass NEW BEE no."
In just one night, the exceptionally gifted Lingard had already mastered how to express surprise in Chinese.
The substitutes' kids also joined in the celebration.
On the football field, strength reigns supreme.
In addition, there are people like Lingard who help them integrate.
Liu Yi had a very good first impression of Carrington.
the other side.
Michael Keane uttered a standard British swear word and shook his head repeatedly.
I originally wanted to give the newcomer a tough start.
Instead of backfiring, it became the backdrop for Liu Yi's first training session that resulted in a goal being breached.
"It was a guess, it must have been a guess."
Thinking back to Liu Yi's lazy positioning earlier, Mai Yiji could only console himself with this thought.
"How long are you going to celebrate? Pick up the ball and get back to work!"
Brian McClair's smile vanished, and he coughed sharply.
The training matches have resumed.
The negative impact of the Berbatov template is gradually becoming apparent.
Logically speaking, with a stamina level of 60, one shouldn't even need to play the entire match.
It should be more than enough to run a 40-minute training race.
But the truth is, Liu Yi felt that his physical recovery was very slow.
It's nowhere near the rate of consumption.
Like the neon lights of Valorantry.
Therefore, Liu Yi had to carefully manage his physical strength to avoid prolonged and unnecessary running.
However, the football style of the British Isles is completely different from that of Spain and Italy.
From the youth team onwards, they have emphasized fast-paced offensive and defensive transitions and frequent physical confrontations.
as predicted.
At the end of the training match, Liu Yi was the player who ran the least, apart from the two goalkeepers.
However, he was also the only player to score two goals.
Brian McClair and Tony Whelan both fell silent.
Without a doubt, Liu Yi is a player with both very obvious strengths and weaknesses.
"I thought he could threaten Morrison and dampen his arrogance, but unfortunately, he's far from being strong enough."
McClell shook his head with a hint of regret.
"However, I believe that Liu's weaknesses will gradually improve as he gets older."
Tony Whelan, on the other hand, thinks highly of Liu Yi.
After all, there are always some simple-minded, physically strong kids in the youth team who can't even do multiplication and division within 100.
Expecting them to understand complex football tactics based solely on their physical instincts is nothing short of wishful thinking.
For the next two weeks, several youth training coaches observed Liu Yi.
In the end, a consensus was reached.
This guy is so lazy!
They would rather stroll than run, and they would often stop and walk with their hands on their hips.
But once an opportunity arises, the efficiency of finishing that move is surprisingly high.
Moreover, their attitude towards training and competition is excellent; they are very proactive.
It's just that the British Isles have never eaten stinky tofu, otherwise they would definitely have concluded that Liu Yi was "both smelly and delicious".
"Sigh, it looks like I can only play as the fourth striker. I can only come up and try to make a run in the last few minutes, and that's about the limit."
"Unfortunately, their physical strength is still too poor, making it difficult for them to compete in the Championship or even League One. They might be loaned to Belgium or the Netherlands for a while, but it will be difficult for them to come back after being loaned out."
However, for Liu Yi, these two weeks were not entirely fruitless.
First and foremost, they thoroughly understood the tactics of Manchester United's youth team.
Compared to the adult team, the youth team's tactics are much easier to remember.
After all, youth team matches often rely on the overwhelming power of individual abilities.
Secondly, the three attributes of stamina, shooting, and passing all increased by 1 point.
This proves that relying on the liver is effective.
Meanwhile, on a distant eastern continent...
One explosive news story after another was published on sports portal websites.
Breaking News! Ferguson Watches the Game Live! Chinese Prodigy Signs with Carrington Youth Academy!
Club insiders reveal: Liu Yi scored twice in a training match, impressing the Manchester United coaching staff!
His childhood youth coach: His potential reached space! Space was his limit!
Many more people are asking questions.
Who is Liu Yi?!
I heard he was a promising talent, but I don't know why he was blacklisted by his team.
[I'm from his hometown. I don't know why this kid offended everyone from the coach to the management, but he's also very stubborn. He went abroad for a trial and actually joined Manchester United!]
[After being acquired by Guangzhou Evergrande, Guangzhou Evergrande is actively recruiting players, offering exceptionally high prices. Could this be a tactic by Manchester United to export players and then re-import them domestically?]
Manchester United isn't short of money. Besides, it's just a youth team. It's not like no Chinese players have joined the youth academies of top clubs before, but very few have actually made it big. Don't forget, even someone as strong as "world-class below the neck" as Dong Mingzhu didn't play a full 90 minutes for Manchester United.
[Be cautiously optimistic. The work permit alone will be a major obstacle for him. Our national football team is not what it used to be; they can't even crack the world's top 50. Getting a work permit will be incredibly difficult, unless they trigger the "special talent clause."]
The hype came quickly and went quickly.
Iniesta's winning goal against the Netherlands made headlines.
[What a pity, Sneijder was just one step away from achieving the treble + World Cup title!]
A World Cup runner-up finish is enough; the Ballon d'Or is practically a done deal. Can Iniesta pose a threat?
Barcelona's team achievements are lacking, and Spain's title win was all 1-0, showing little dominance! I feel the Ballon d'Or still belongs to Sneijder.
[Does the person upstairs even know anything about football? A 1-0 lead all the way through is truly terrifying! Spain's possession-based football has reached a level of perfection!]
【Wait, doesn't anyone think Messi, the top scorer, will win the title again?】
Messi? Hahahaha...
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Training time is like the long laning phase, tedious but indispensable.
But the exciting team battles will eventually arrive.
It's late July now.
After training one day, Brian McClair gathered everyone together.
"The Youth Super League and the Youth FA Cup are starting next month, and we have arranged several warm-up matches."
"There are many competitors from the South, but of course, there are also some from the North."
Brian rubbed his hands together.
"Our first warm-up match is against Arsenal!"
The previously quiet crowd erupted in cheers.
Lingard even started dancing on the spot.
Arsène Wenger is considered one of the world's best managers at discovering young talents.
Arsenal's youth team is an absolute powerhouse.
Brian pressed his hands down, signaling the team to be quiet.
He's about to announce the starting lineup.
Goalkeeper: Sam!
"Defenders: Michael! Zeki!..."
Midfielders: Luke, Tom, Michael, Jesse!
Lingard clenched his fist and let out a low growl, then continued his short dance on the spot.
"Two strikers, John, and..."
Brian paused for a moment, then slowly uttered the last name.
"Liu!"
"Fuck! This isn't right! Coach, where's my brother?!"
Michael Keane, his face contorted with rage, directly raised his objections.
The order of play in the youth team is fixed.
At the center position, John Cofie's position as the number one offensive player is hard to shake.
This player had already attracted Sir Alex Ferguson's attention with his outstanding talent when he was just 14 years old.
Manchester United even spent a whopping £100 million to bring him from Burnley's youth academy.
The second offensive weapon is Michael's twin brother, Will Keane.
Why should this relative from afar be able to displace his younger brother?
My brother and I are the esteemed stars of the British Empire.
Brian looked displeased.
"What? You're going to give me the tactics board and decide the starting lineup?!"
Michael Keane didn't continue the conversation. The embarrassing scene from the first training session came to mind, and he turned his head to glare fiercely at Liu Yi.
Liu Yi was equally defiant and glared back fiercely.
A single punch can prevent a hundred more.
Such self-proclaimed noble "British Empire" should be met with a strong counterattack.
As tensions rose, Brian displayed the authority of an English manager.
"Use your energy on the field! Some of you are just bullies at home."
"Also, this is just a warm-up match. The starting lineup and substitutes are not fixed; they are earned based on your performance. Let the game speak for itself!"
Brian's last words were both a reassurance to the Michael brothers and a warning to Liu Yi.
However, Liu Yi remained unmoved.
With his current level, playing in a youth team match would be a complete disaster for him!