[{"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-25":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},925694,1216,"Chapter 25: Bicycle Kick Level 3! Perfecting the Training Plan!","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-25",25,"\u003Cp>The next day was the weekend, at the Sheffield United first-team training ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only seventeen people came here. Led by Kevin, they commenced post-match recovery training, while more than seven excused themselves with leave to boycott training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear that Kevin had already lost control of the team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many veteran players voiced their opinions by boycotting training, hoping the club would dismiss him soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the recovery training ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el held a football and went to the neighboring field to do some extra breakthrough training with Gilbert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have to add some training time on our rest days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t wait to play, wanting to prove his worth in the Championship League and also do something for the current team he was serving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The feeling of waiting was unpleasant, no one enjoyed being in a dormant state; everyone wanted a clear and bright path ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el set up training equipment on the field, trying to simulate real combat situations as much as possible, using all his strength to dribble past poles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He consistently used the bicycle maneuver, while Gilbert employed several different techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After discovering that facing poles could achieve the same training effect, they stopped practicing against each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Human tolerance is ultimately limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el had a skill level panel that allowed him to see progress and results anytime, anywhere, something Gilbert did not have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he really defended Ma’el’s bicycle maneuver all day, he would definitely collapse, feeling sick just looking at a bicycle...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The days continued to pass, with the entire club shrouded in gloom, the players were silent, and laughter was rarely heard during training sessions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only in private interactions was there occasionally an enthusiastic atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On August 10th, after the new season’s Premier League kicked off, the English League Cup was also about to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sheffield United would face the sixth-tier National League team, Hartlepool United, in the first-round match on the 12th.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This season they had two cup competitions to participate in, the English League Cup and the FA Cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of importance, the FA Cup certainly surpassed the English League Cup, as it was the most coveted cup for many top teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the English League Cup, most teams played it with a casual attitude, only considering full-on championship contention if they accidentally stumbled into the semi-finals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it’s clear that neither of these cups had much to do with Sheffield United.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They lacked the possibility of winning a title; it would be better to focus entirely on staying in the Championship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That evening, Ma’el finally reached the long-awaited moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tingling sensation spread through his hip and knee, as his muscle memory regarding the bicycle maneuver underwent a qualitative leap, as if he had suddenly attained enlightenment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skill: Single Bicycle Maneuver Lv3]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skill Level: 1\u002F800]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Utility: After thousands upon thousands of practices, you have become proficient in the single bicycle maneuver, with a certain speed and deception, with a chance to successfully break through professional players!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally reached Lv3.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el’s face relaxed; now he posed a certain threat on the wing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing a defender who was unfamiliar with him, he could swiftly use the single bicycle maneuver to create space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was a cross along the baseline or cutting inside to threaten the opponent’s goal with a long shot, it was a good offensive tactic!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skill: Vigorous Lv2]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skill Level: 564\u002F800]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the power skill level, pondering his future training plan, \"It’s obviously impossible to spend all my time on strength training; the body has its limits; injuries must be avoided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can add another winger’s common step-over move breakthrough training to ensure a balance of training volume and full utilization of training time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aim to train ’Power’ and ’Step-Over Move’ to Lv3 by the end of this month; by then, I’ll definitely be considered a prominent figure on the Championship wing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps not a star player yet, but someone who can hold their ground and make impacts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, Ma’el planned to finish other training and switch to speed and coordination training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a winger, the importance of speed cannot be overstated!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could train speed to Lv3, combined with the two breakthrough skills, he would undoubtedly become a sharp weapon, just touching the ball would pose a threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without using breakthrough skills, speed at Lv3 could probably overpower some Championship defenders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for coordination, it is a fundamental skill, absolutely necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether the lower body is stable or not, determines whether a player can stand firm in fast-paced, strong confrontational matches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, a stable lower body significantly helps with breakthroughs and confrontations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the intensity of speed training must be high; coordination training can serve as a perfect balance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After making all his decisions, Ma’el started dribbling practice again while it was still not completely dark, focusing directly on the skill level panel of the step-over move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over forty minutes later, he wiped off his sweat, satisfied as he held the football and left the training ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skill: Step-Over Move Lv1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skill Level: (24\u002F100)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Utility: You...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next up, continue honing the skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once speed and coordination are both improved, reaching Lv3, he can enhance some of the current abilities to Lv4, a significant highlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Ma’el’s blind spot, a middle-aged man dressed in a dark blue suit stood outside the training ground’s fence, smoking a cigarette and observing the field for what seemed like a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After watching Ma’el leave, he took out his phone and dialed a number, \"Is the list out? Is Ma’el on it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, Gilbert is not on it either,\" a voice replied from the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kevin’s such a two-faced pig!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He muttered, clenching his cigarette slightly as his hand trembled, \"Is he afraid of training young players who might end up being my gifts when I take over?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before leaving, he doesn’t even want to do something good. Does he want me to bear the pressure of poor performance in the future, hoping to cultivate a hopeful team for the second half of the season?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a brief silence on the other end, then a voice said, \"It might not be like that, but I understand what the board intends; if Kevin loses five Championship games at the start of the season, they’ll definitely cancel his contract.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swallowed, calming himself down a bit, \"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On August 12th, Sheffield United headed to Hartlepool United’s home to compete in the first round of the English League Cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, for such an away game, the team should have departed the day before, but due to the opponent’s low rank, no one in the team took it seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el still wasn’t selected for the main squad. He initially planned to watch the match broadcast at home but was informed there was no signal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helpless, he and Gilbert went to the training ground again, practiced for another three hours, and then checked the news online at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both started relaxed, just out of curiosity, to see who scored, if there were any tragic events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, upon opening the data website, they were suddenly dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero to two!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lost!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Championship League team was shut out by a team four levels lower!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gilbert’s face instantly turned red, \"The 18-man squad for this match was exactly the same as the last game, all mainstays of the team, why did they lose to a National League team?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el slowly put down his phone, sat on the sofa, dazedly staring at the ceiling, unable to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are they determined to drive Kevin away?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gilbert opened his mouth wide, \"Or is our strength...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he fell into deep fear, as the team’s situation was worse than they imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t think about that, just wait to play.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el shook his head; there was nothing they could do right now.\u003C\u002Fp>",1308,"2026-06-03T06:44:03.366Z","2026-06-03T06:44:07.060Z",1,"novelbin.me","6588f55dd6b6970c00c4f63464bcdc0d02fab27e5965515413ac952b7df32b6f","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-26","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-24",391,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-cover.jpg"]