[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god":3,"chapter-from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-186":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","From Arsenal to the Ball God",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},925783,1216,"Chapter 186 60: Double Burst Alaba! Triple Engines in Motion! The Lament of Lam and Robben! The Fiery Domestic Gunners Fans Forum!","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-186",186,"\u003Cp>After the restart, there wasn't much time left for the starting players on both sides, and the rhythm subtly hinted at picking up speed once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the 63rd minute of the match, a clearance kick from Alexander Song deflected off Robben's shoulder, sending the ball spinning to the left flank of the front field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma'el once again had the opportunity to go head-to-head with Alaba on the wing. He took the ball and turned around, gazing at this player humorously nicknamed 'Bayern Liu Xing,' and sensed a sudden change in him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rebellious and confident demeanor was gone, replaced by a more subdued presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't know why, nor did he care; his calves were constantly circling over the ball, performing a bicycle kick motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom... Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After nudging the ball toward the center, he sent it sprinting down the flank again. There was no sign of weariness in his moves; he was sprinting, relying on speed to beat you!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaba gritted his teeth and chased back reluctantly, feeling his heart bleeding with a mindset on the verge of collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he failed to keep up with even Ma'el's first five steps, immediately getting distanced!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\" Subsequently, Ma'el swept a grounded cross toward the center, but Badstuber anticipated it and cleared it out to the sideline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaba ran dazily to retrieve the ball at the flank, his mind was a blank slate... Even the ball boy next to him kept handing him the ball without a response, still looking for the ball Badstuber kicked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far from him, Heynckes noticed his young player's unusual reaction and quickly deduced that he was feeling dejected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should I substitute him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suppressed this impulse; taking Alaba off right after putting him on would mean adding the final straw on the camel's back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's practically committing a crime!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heynckes lamented Ma'el's ferocity on the field, aching for Alaba, hoping it wouldn't leave a lasting scar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought of other methods... If substitution doesn't work, he could only relocate him to another position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heynckes came up with an idea, taking a deep breath and preparing to have the team captain, Lam, from the far side come over and switch positions with Alaba,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lam is an all-around player capable of playing either full-back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, except for power and confrontation, which are weaker than Alaba, all his other attributes might be superior to both Alaba and Raphinha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps he could alleviate the pressure Ma'el is bringing to the team?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lam!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shouted toward the far side, but saw Lam already advancing for a new wave of attack, unable to hear him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without rushing, Heynckes decided to wait till the next dead ball to communicate with him, standing by the touchline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, in the forward position, Robben created a corner kick opportunity with his shot, and Bayern's players gathered in the penalty area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robben and Lam, the two players who aren't strong with headers but are fast, stayed at the backfield to guard against opponents' quick counterattacks after the clearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lam!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heynckes shouted again toward the field, trying to convey his intentions during this gap; this time Lam heard him, yet it was just unfortunate timing, as Toni Kroos at the wing was taking the corner kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lam turning his focus back to the field, he swallowed his words again, waiting for the next dead ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the penalty area, Koscielny leaped high and headed the ball out of the area, the second ball landing at Ramsey's feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma'el, who had just run back to assess the situation, was standing not far from Ramsey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ramsey pushed the ball to Ma'el, and the latter, upon receiving it, pushed it forward instantly and started accelerating from the backfield toward the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was a corner attack with heavy pressing and Koscielny cleared the ball decisively, most of Bayern's players were still near the penalty area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the backfield, only Lam and Robben were left, with one being merely a right winger, offering little defensive capability beyond speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a great counterattack opportunity!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the broadcast booth, Shen Fangjian excitedly said, \"Might we witness a classic showdown?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's the 18-year-old Arsenal young star Ma'el, facing off against the 29-year-old world-famous Bayern captain Lam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Robben is also nearby, likely to join in this defense effort! It's anticipated that everyone would like to see Ma'el perform a speed race against Robben after showcasing such a performance!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ma'el... dribbling! No one can keep up with him, even his teammates are left trailing behind, it appears he's planning to go this alone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the pitch, Ma'el, having charged multiple times today, was near physical exhaustion, seeking to unleash his potential for one final sprint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a single push from his right foot, the ball traveled four or five meters, almost immediately reaching the midfield line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bayern's captain Lam and Robben lowered their center of gravity as they retreated, striving to buy time for their teammates' recovery; neither of them underestimated or was careless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having progressed through this match, Ma'el had left a profound impression on them; both players took note of this young talent, aware of his capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You push out, I'll cover!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing they could retreat no more, Lam shouted toward Robben, assigning the defensive duties as there were only two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robben, by action, responded to captain Lam, slowing his retreat and quickly positioning himself against Ma'el.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom...\" Not a defensive player, Robben handed over his center of gravity after just two feints from Ma'el.\u003C\u002Fp>",920,"2026-06-03T06:44:03.644Z","2026-06-03T06:44:07.339Z",1,"novelbin.me","84a4337685a5a31f37e5e73cc5edc84ca4595291dea815b563fe2fa73cdde82b","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-229","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-228",391,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-cover.jpg"]