Chapter 23: Shining Dream Theater!

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An old man with a red nose, chewing gum, stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window.

He raised his hand, pointed and asked, "Leverkusen's Asian player is very good, what country is he from?" ”

The assistant on the side said: "Sir, his name is Son Heung-min, and he is from the same country as Park Ji-sung. ”

Ferguson nodded appreciatively: "Well, he runs tirelessly on the field, just like Park back then, self-discipline and hard work and good game attitude!" ”

As he spoke, his gaze fell on Bayer Leverkusen's bench: "Bayer Leverkusen's No. 10? That's a great number, and it's worn by an Asian! He is much more handsome than Son Heung-min, is he also a player of the baseball country? ”

The assistant shook his head: "He's a dragonborn..."

Burst.

Ferguson hurriedly spit out the gum, took out a white handkerchief and wiped his mouth.

There was a hint of disgust in his expression.

It seems to be evoked distant memories.

"The Dragon Kingdom is a great country, but... It must not have anything to do with their football. ”

.....

Back on the field.

The two teams went head-to-head.

But Bayer Leverkusen were completely unable to get the ball to the front line.

Calhanoglu is like a transparent person, confined to death.

After the two full-backs at Bayer Leverkusen, it was time to provide him with more points on the ball.

Manchester United's forward pressing has become more ferocious.

"Against a Premier League-level midfielder, Calhanoglu's static ball handling and physical confrontation are completely at a disadvantage."

"Schmidt wants to reduce the pressure on Calhanoglu, but it doesn't work, and increasing the number of points on both sides of the ball doesn't solve the pressure on the midfield."

"Both teams advocate attacking football and pressing style of play, and although Manchester United has many young players, they obviously have the initiative in the game!"

24th minute of the game.

Calhanoglu managed to get rid of Fellaini and was about to send a through ball.

Bang!

A red figure slapped the horse and killed.

Calhanoglu stumbled and fell to the ground.

Herrera tackles the ball with ease!

"Maldini once said: When I need to tackle, it means I've made a mistake."

"But that doesn't apply to Premier League teams!"

"Herrera passed the ball back to Blind? Isn't this just missing the best time to fight back? Bayer Leverkusen's backfield is empty! ”

Blind gave a slight run.

Leaning of the body.

Pumped the football hard with his left foot!

The soccer ball rises off the ground.

Spin at high speed and fly towards the backfield of Bayer Leverkusen.

"Beautiful!"

"A long pass across the entire half!"

Manchester United fans don't like the Dutch centre-back.

But Louis van Gaal is adamant that the left centre-back must be played by a left-footed player in order to secure an advantage on the ball.

...

In Bayer Leverkusen's backfield, only Jonatan Ta and Papadopoulos remained.

The two full-backs, Bender and Kramer, in order to serve Calhanoglu, could not come back in the front court!

Anthony Martial lifted his foot to stop the ball in the 30-metre area.

Then it exploded at an astonishing speed!

Kill in the penalty area for Bayer Leverkusen.

Lingard also sprinted wildly on the other side.

Although this time I can't outrun the referee.

But there was no suspense in the outcome.

Anthony Martial pulled out two Bayer Leverkusen centre-backs and still played the ball into the box in a tight space!

Jesse Lingard didn't panic at all and faced the Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper who came on strike.

Catch the ball with your back.

A scorpion swings its tail.

Beat Bayer Leverkusen again with his back heel.

2:0!!!

"Beautiful!"

"So imaginative! It's Lingard again! He is the hope of Old Trafford and the future of English football! ”

"Manchester United have extended their lead!"

"Bayer Leverkusen is going to have to figure out a way."

....

Schmidt's face was as dead as ashes.

Manchester United vs. Bayer Leverkusen has formed a dimensionality reduction blow at the tactical level!

Player alignment?

See Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata coming out of the bench at Manchester United?

Those two are warming up!

The Leverkusen fans in front of the TV were crying and mourning.

Their all-powerful cha ball king, why didn't they turn the tide.

...

The minutes ticked by.

"Beep! Beep~"

The referee blew the whistle for the end of the first half.

The Bayer Leverkusen players walked off the pitch listlessly.

Manchester United players happily interact with the fans in the stands.

"Lee, you can help take a look at the coach's thermos cup."

The assistant coach threw down a sentence and rushed to the players' tunnel.

Li Kang did not need to attend the "halftime meeting" in the locker room at all.

He just sat alone in the corner of the bench.

It doesn't seem to have anything to do with this game.

The camera moved to the bench.

Dragon Kingdom Live Room.

- [Hey, I don't have a chance to play, I don't even have to attend the locker room meeting, is it different from being isolated? Brother Li might as well go back to the youth team to practice! 】

- [Leverkusen has a big headwind in this game, do you dare to send Li Kang? ] 】

- [Brother Li is very good in the Youth League, but this is the Champions League! ] Even if Bayer Leverkusen is crazy about money, he doesn't dare to give too many appearances. 】

- [Manchester United has a lot of fans in Dragon Country, if Li Kang can appear at Old Trafford, Biler Leverkusen will be useful for any advertisement. 】

....

Bayer Leverkusen dressing room.

Schmidt blushed and roared wildly.

"Sun, your running is meaningless, you should retreat more to answer Hakan!"

"And Lars, you should step forward and protect Hakan!"

"I don't understand why you can't stop two of Manchester United's youngsters, who have been breached twice in the same way, are they even better than Arjen Robben? Christophe, go home with your console! ”

There was silence.

None of the players refuted it.

Morale at Bayer Leverkusen hit rock bottom.

Schmidt stepped aside and left the morale-boosting words to only one person.

He gently said to Calhanoglu: "Hakan! We still have time! You are at the heart of who we are! ”

....

The fifteen-minute break ended quickly.

Players from both sides returned to the field.

"Bayer Leverkusen used the first substitution!"

"Youngster Brandt replaces Bella Rabi, it's a counterpoint substitution!"

"In the second half, the two sides changed sides and fought again! We look forward to two teams bringing us more exciting games! ”

"The referee's whistle blows, and the second half officially begins!"

Things are still not going to be good for Bayer Leverkusen.

Even if the whole team is in the service of Calhanoglu.

He is still lost in the frantic strangulation of Manchester United's midfield.

- [What's the situation?] Why can't the king of the balls? 】

- [Players of this style are normal, they become gods with the wind and dogs with the wind. 】

- [Leverkusen is cold, I can't understand that Manchester United fans cry all day long, no matter how bad the Manchester United lineup is, it's still very easy to take the powerhouses of the five major leagues! ] Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata haven't played yet! 】

....

60th minute of the game.

After Brandt received the ball, it was not handed over to the Calhanoglu organization.

Schmidt lashed out wildly on the sidelines.

Nothing works.

Brant chose to come on his own.

He dribbled the ball to United's half-down ribs.

In the face of Smalling's pressing, he suddenly picked up speed and tried to change direction.

Suddenly, there was a sharp pain in the calf.

The whole person fell to the ground.

Beep!

The referee blew the whistle and showed a yellow card to Smalling!

"Judging by the slow-motion replay, Smalling kicked Brandt's calf!"

"Bayer Leverkusen got a good free-kick opportunity in front! Can you get one back? ”

"It's time for Calhanoglu to perform! Last season! His free-kick percentage is the best in the top five leagues! ”

...

Calhanoglu stands in front of the penalty spot.

Wave his hand to signal the rest of his teammates to join the attack, he doesn't need a feint from a free-kick.

At Old Trafford, there was a burst of boos.

Manchester United fans are very disgusted by this "Beckham impersonator".

Let's not talk about the level of free kicks.

In terms of appearance alone, it is not the same level as Beckham.

...

Pitchside.

Schmidt seems to see a glimmer of hope.

He stood on the sidelines, staring at the United half.

Calhanoglu scored six free-kicks last season!

Bayer Leverkusen haven't lost yet!

We still have a chance!

The other side.

Van Gaal crossed his legs with a relaxed expression.

"Guess where he's going to play?"

Giggs took the tactical board and said seriously:

"From last season's analysis, the coaching staff has a 70 percent chance that he will play in the top left corner."

...

Calhanoglu started to run sideways.

Three steps to the ball.

Twist and exert force.

Swing your legs!

The soccer ball rises off the ground.

With a scimitar-like arc.

Over the human wall.

Straight into the top left corner of the Manchester United goal!

"Beautiful!"

"Old Trafford, full moon scimitar recreated!"

De Gea kicks the turf with both feet.

That's an incredible speed of reaction.

The body stretches to the extreme in mid-air!

Red gloves, clenched into fists.

Bang!

Football is out of bounds!

At Old Trafford, thunderous applause erupted in an instant.

Bayer Leverkusen fans, like falling into an ice cave.

Calhanoglu looked dumbfounded.

The power and touch of his free kick are perfect, why is it still blocked!

'The 25-year-old De Gea made a miraculous save with a relaxed expression and chewing gum!'

"He is known as the successor of Casillas and Van der Sar!"

"Manchester United's defensive cornerstone for the next decade!"

- [Thanks to Real Madrid, the fax machine is broken!] Keeping David De Gea at Manchester United! 】

- [De Gea's long legs, the success rate of blocking is higher than that of both hands... Bayer Leverkusen is out of play! 】

- [Weak team out of the door!] (Dog's head saves!) )】

....

β€œGlory,glory,Man United~”

β€œGlory,glory,Man United~”

β€œAnd the reds go marching on on on!!!”

Manchester United's anthem floated over Old Trafford.

Passionate and loud.

Inspiring.

But in the ears of the Bayer Leverkusen manager, it is an elegy from hell.

Schmidt sat back in the dugout.

He couldn't think of any countermeasures.

There is no midfielder on the bench who is stronger than Calhanoglu.

...

Bayer Leverkusen's players are demoralized.

In terms of one-on-one ability, Son Heung-min and Kiessling will not lose to any player in United's backline.

But the football never reached their feet.

If you drop back to catch the ball, the offensive tempo becomes very slow.

The scene will turn into a positional battle again.

Positional warfare.

Bayer Leverkusen don't have much of an advantage against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Calhanoglu also became more and more irritable under Herrera's entanglement.

He began to blame his teammates for their movement and timing.

82nd minute of the game.

Calhanoglu was tackled again with the ball.

He rolled on the turf in agony.

"The referee motioned for the team doctor to hurry in!"

"Ahh Judging by the slow-motion replay, Herrera didn't foul and broke the ball first, and then brought it to Calhanoglu! ”

"If Calhanoglu can't keep playing, it's definitely worse for Bayer Leverkusen!"

....

Pitchside.

When Schmidt saw the gesture of the team doctor.

Apathy.

There are only eight minutes left in regulation time.

The heart of the midfield is injured again.

How else can you kick!

Do you really want to replace that Dragonborn?

This is a Champions League qualifier!

"Let Lee play..."

"But he hasn't warmed up yet."

....

Li Kang heard the teaching assistant calling his name.

The system prompt sound also sounded quietly at the same moment.

【Ding! Quest Trigger: Shine in the Theater of Dreams! 】

[Quest content: This ancient and great stadium has given birth to countless legendary moments, believe in yourself, you can do it too!] 】

[Reward: Platinum Chest!] 】

"Listen, Lee... Forget it, play well, we can't concede any more goals! ”

The assistant coach put back all the tactical details he wanted to say.

He felt that Li Kang could not understand in a short time.

....

Grandstand on all sides of Old Trafford.

Manchester United fans looked curiously at the Asian teenager wearing the number 10 shirt at Bayer Leverkusen.

Not to whisper.

Van Gaal smiled:

"Isn't that the little guy we met in the passageway?"

Giggs nodded: "Before the game, our coaching staff did not find his data in the first team, only that he was from La Masia..."

Van Gaal's face sank, as if he didn't want to think about the past when he coached Barcelona.

....

"We saw another substitution for Bayer Leverkusen!"

"No. 10 player Li Kang, replace Calhanoglu! It should be a counterpoint substitution. ”

"The characteristics of this Dragonborn player, we are not very familiar with yet."

"Hopefully he'll be able to put on a good show!"

- [What about the brother who said that Li Kang could eat thirty catties when he played in the first team? ] Not only did he play in the Bundesliga, but he also played in the Champions League qualifiers. 】

- [It's a fart, can he touch the ball?] Does winning have anything to do with him? 】

- [Leverkusen is just rotten, and the task of business development is completed at the end of the game.] 】

- [Brother Li is very powerful! ] Youth League Killer! 】

- [Manchester United fans cry weak, Li Kang fans cry strong...]

....

Li Kang stood on the sidelines of the center circle.

The system panel also comes into view.

[Ball control: 74; Passing: 81.】

[Shots: 65; Headers: 59; Set-pieces: ??.]

[Radian: 68; Speed: 72↑; Strength at the step: 70↑.】

[Jump: 67; Physical contact: 78 ↑; Stamina: 79↑.】

[Defensive: 76; Steal 74↑; Goalkeeping: 30.】

This time, with the help of a destructive midfield template.

Several of his attributes have been greatly improved.

Beep!

The referee's whistle blows.

All the data in front of Li Kang's eyes also disappeared in an instant.

He caught the wind.

Embarked on the Theater of Dreams.