333. Taking control of the team (3)
[I want nightmare-inducing quick feet (SU).]
[Nightmare-inducing quick feet (SU) and transcendental dribbling (TS+2) have been successfully combined.]
[Transcendence Enemy Dribble (TS+2)]
‘It’s the same.’
Unfortunately, his talent did not grow, but Hazard’s quick feet were an extremely satisfying talent.
Quick feet.
‘This is what it feels like.’
Break time.
As soon as Hoyoung noticed Hazard’s talent, he started dribbling with the ball.
I could definitely feel the difference.
Because he is so versatile and has a great talent for soccer, he can now covet other people’s talents and immediately make them his own.
‘The change of course has become smoother and the flow of the dribble has become clearer.’
The first thing I noticed was that the sensation had become very delicate and sensitive, as if my ankle had come to life.
It would be correct to say that sharpness is combined with elegance.
If we could handle this detail, we would be able to make even greater plays.
‘Good.’
Hoyoung raised his head and looked at the sky.
The clouds were slowly gathering.
The same was true in Hoyoung’s mind.
Everything was good, but there was one thing that kept me worried.
‘It’s almost September.’
It’s already been 6 weeks since I turned 18.
‘The title talent is still there.’
It never appeared immediately after turning 18 years old.
That was already proven by several players.
The unprecedented soccer prodigy (W) still did not disappear.
‘Are you still saying I’m a prodigy?’
By British age, he was already an adult, but by Korean age, he was still a minor.
So when on earth does it happen?
It was frustrating not knowing the exact conditions.
‘Most of the players who held the title were people whose skills were on track or who were already in their prime.’
From that point of view, Hoyoung was not yet the target.
Because Hoyoung was constantly growing yesterday and today.
But now I felt like I was slowly reaching the end.
I had no doubt that a title would be created soon.
After the first set ended, there was a change in both teams.
Ronaldinho and Adebayor from Team A were left out, and Eden Hazard and Gareth Bale from Team B were moved to Team A.
The empty seats were filled with other players, and the 7-11 game resumed.
And before the game started, Team B’s defensive line entered into a meeting.
Fellaini Casemiro Thiago Silva Clichy Kyle Walker.
And even Phil Jones, who came in as a replacement for Shay Logan.
Thiago Silva, who has the most experience and unrivaled skill among the players, invited the players.
“Concentrate. I know that everyone’s body isn’t warmed up yet, but I can do it. We are professional players like Woo Ho-young. “This time we won’t give up a single goal.”
At that moment, everyone’s eyes turned to one place.
“We only catch one person.”
It was Woo Ho-young, who was talking to the players in the opposite camp.
And it was from then on.
Team B’s defenders began to focus on Woo Ho-young.
Like sailors hunting whales, they surrounded that one person and put up a breathtaking defense.
But the reality did not change.
As ordinary people, they could not approach Hoyoung, who had already reached the transcendental realm.
Talk.
Hoyoung puts the ball on his forehead like a seal and plays with the ball as he pleases to pass the time.
The sight was so absurd that the players froze.
It was then that Thiago Silva raised his voice.
“What are you doing! “Without pressure!”
“this!”
Only then did Fellaini and Casemiro come to their senses and step forward from the rear.
At the same time, Phil Jones and Thiago Silva approached from the front, closing the gap.
4 to 1.
A situation where all directions are blocked.
However, Hoyoung still had space left.
An unusual space.
It was none other than his own body.
Talk.
From forehead to chin.
Tuk.
And with your chest.
Then from knees to ankles.
Tap, tap.
Then back onto the shoulder.
Percussion!
Hoyoung created space to handle the ball and constantly hid the ball’s location.
Through him, he disrupted four opposing defenders at the same time.
Fellaini, who finally came to his senses, put up a fierce struggle with his large body, but Hoyoung kept his balance like a roly-poly until the end and kept the ball.
It was that moment.
“…!!”
Woo Ho-young’s simple and quick foot movements.
The ball flowed down his strong thigh, he fixed it on his left ankle, and quickly kicked it to the outside.
It was a kill pass that was accurately delivered to Eden Hazard, who was penetrating into the empty space ahead.
“Nice pass.”
The words naturally flowed from Azar’s mouth.
Even though the game is still in progress, it was a pass that could not help but be admired.
I was in a situation where I had nothing to say even if I couldn’t put it in here and get kicked out right away.
And as expected, Hazard succeeded in scoring the first goal.
Crash!
The goal was a left-foot inside shot.
The second set ended with Team B winning 3-6.
This is because Team A’s players lost stamina and could no longer afford to defend.
However, regardless of that, Hoyoung’s performance continued even after that.
If I didn’t have stamina, I tried to make plays with what I had and somehow create a decisive opportunity.
“Holy shit.”
“I don’t know what the hell is.”
“How on earth can you move your body like that?”
Everyone who dealt with Woo Ho-young had the same reaction.
Only great thoughts filled their minds.
It was inevitable that I would feel ashamed.
And then there was fear.
“Wow…”
“He’s so different from the one I knew…”
It was a mystery that a player like that existed in the world.
The rumor that Woo Ho-young is not a human but an alien.
Casemiro, a 19-year-old innocent young man who knew nothing but soccer, even believed in it a little bit.
‘oh my god. ‘What on earth happened during this time?’
Casemiro, who played with Hoyoung eight years ago, has been watching his games constantly.
And when I received his call this season, I was so happy that I jumped up and watched his performance last season.
This is because, as a member of the same team, I wanted to know him completely.
But something was strange.
The Woo Ho-young he knew from last season was far below this.
Of course, it was still true that he was the best in the world last season, but he did not show such an outrageous performance.
Casemiro was not the only one who had such thoughts.
In particular, the defenders who faced Woo Ho-young felt this clearly.
Thiago Silva was one of them.
‘Even though it has changed, it has changed so much.’
Thiago Silva.
He is an intelligent player.
Not only does he have good defense skills, but he is also very intelligent and has a unique vision of attackers.
That’s why it was given the modifier ‘perfection’.
So he knew for sure.
This is how much Woo Ho-young’s skills have improved compared to last season.
‘This is on a different level.’
With this, Thiago Silva was also able to be certain of one thing.
‘I’ll do my best to do a decent job this season.’
To be honest, there was nothing that could stop him.
As a colleague, I even felt an inexplicable fear.
But even for a moment.
As the set changed and the team arrangement was reorganized, players on the same team as Woo Ho-young were soon able to free themselves from fear.
‘What kind of team am I on?’
‘He is truly a great person. Just take it easy and Woo Ho-young will take care of everything.’
Fear became respect.
‘I’m glad I came to Manchester City.’
‘With a player like that, we can definitely win the Champions League.’
‘Maybe even the previous crown prince….’
‘I can do it.’
‘I will definitely achieve the full crown.’
Respect was replaced by hopes and goals.
In this way, transfer students and players came to share the same thoughts.
From taking control of the team to team unity.
This was Hoyoung’s aim.
It cannot be said that this alone has completely united the players, but it has at least made them have one common goal.
The effect appeared from the very next day.
The atmosphere at the training ground had clearly improved compared to the previous day.
The ‘split’ that many people feared did not occur.
The players devoted themselves to working in sync with each other by training for at least one more minute during that time.
Because I saw the possibility yesterday.
If we do well, there is hope that we can set an unprecedented record this season.
In particular, the biggest concern, the faction of Belgian players, never happened.
Although I was a little worried about Eden Hazard, he only accelerated his training with enthusiasm.
The humiliation he suffered from Hoyoung yesterday became the driving force and was helping him grow properly.
Everything else was ok.
Marouane Fellaini was obedient and friendly, so there was no need to worry.
On the pitch, he was rough enough to beat up Stoke City’s Shawcross, but he was usually passive and reserved.
‘With Vincent Kompany, who has a good mentality, there is very little chance of a Belgian faction forming. Unless Hazard enters into conflict with Guardiola.’
As such, Hoyoung tried to prevent division in the team by thoroughly analyzing the players.
In addition, veterans such as Ronaldinho and Vieira served as mental pillars and examples for the team.
And time passed quickly.
September 3rd.
The day before the game, training was nearing its end.
“Everyone gather together.”
Guardiola gathered all the players in one place and soon began to give a speech.
“Over the past few days, we have achieved unbelievable miracles.”
A miracle literally happened within a few days.
Players of different races, languages, and nationalities became close very quickly and were able to work well together on the field.
Guardiola did not spare praise for this.
“We are becoming a complete team.”
At first, I thought it would be fortunate if the transfer students could adapt to the team to some extent, but this was a huge success.
I was truly impressed by the players’ hard work and passion.
“It’s been a lot of hard work so far. So show it generously in tomorrow’s game. What kind of miracles did you guys achieve? “It will wash away the media’s ridicule and concerns all at once.”
EPL 3rd round.
The opponent was Arsenal FC, which was making noise with the permanent signing of Park Joo-hyung and the loan signing of Henry.
The match was played at the Etihad Stadium the next day.
It was around 4pm when the players took the field.
“Wooooooooooooh!”
“You Are My City!”
“Singing the Blues!”
“I’m City till I Die!!”
The Citizens’ fierce cheers shook the stadium.
Hoyoung then climbed onto the pitch and enjoyed this moment, surrendering himself to the hot emotions blooming inside his body.
The pounding of my heart that felt like it was going to burst wouldn’t stop.
Complete.
I finally stood in front of that hill.
Now it was time to show the results to the fans without any regrets.
and.
Beep!
As the whistle sounded, my mind and body became cold.
“let’s go.”
From this moment on, he was in his prime.