[{"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-64":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},925934,1216,"Chapter 64 - 3: Double 10 Milestone! High Efficiency! [3\u002F5]","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-64",64,"\u003Cp>\"London.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gilbert agreed, his eyes also filled with longing. Counting the days, they had been out exploring for five months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though it wasn’t their true hometown, they still felt a sense of homesickness, always feeling that they belonged there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On one hand, they came from there and achieved what they have today thanks to the platform there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, it’s a truly large club, with the best players in European football, the best coaches, the highest attention, and magnificent stadiums.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Longing for there, wanting to stay and play, is human nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I miss the food at the Korni Base.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gilbert reminisced with a touch of sadness, starting from taste, \"The youth team’s canteen was better; the professional team’s food is too healthy, tasteless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why so sentimental every day?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el patted him and mocked, \"Living like a star in the Championship, having professional league matches every week, just be content.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Content indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gilbert suddenly burst into laughter, full of surprise, \"Like before, I just feel everything’s too fast, so fast there’s no time to react and accept it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked up a football and threw it like a throw-in action, \"I’ve scored 3 goals and 1 assist, something I didn’t dare to dream of before coming here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not to mention you, 9 goals, 10 assists! Every time I see your stats, I feel a sense of daze, sometimes bewilderment, sometimes confusion, wanting to ask, is this the Ma’el I know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ma’el.\" Gilbert calmed down with deep feelings, \"When we came, we had nothing, at most you had a few pairs of cleats.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We still have nothing now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el sat up, responding, \"People only remember champions, remember miracles, not someone scoring 9 goals and 10 assists in the 10-11 Championship season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The road is still long, just walk it, we are still far behind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two rarely shared such a heartfelt conversation, and went together to the canteen for a meal. On the way, Ma’el pondered about future training plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once all these skills reach Level 3, the only additional practice left is Crossing, and that’s definitely not enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dipping Shot needs to keep practicing.\" He confirmed this thought in his mind; currently, he can’t limit his vision to the Championship League anymore, he needs to look ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Level 3 Dipping Shot, beating the Championship is no problem, but beating the Premier League might be tough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since there’s time, don’t stop, keep grinding until it reaches Level 4, bringing it to the same standard as the Long Shot!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the others... consider Arsenal’s tactical system, train a skill that can be used in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And speaking of Arsenal, anyone would first think of the beautiful passing plays, beautiful football, which requires very high passing abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Short Pass.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el knew what he needed to train; he currently had only one passing ability. Training Short Pass would make the overall skills more balanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One cannot underestimate this ability; passing is the foundation of team operation, and Short Pass is undoubtedly the most frequently used passing technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From short distances of three to five meters to surgical passes spanning two lines of defense, this ability is indispensable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the meal, Ma’el took a walk nearby, rested, and then went to the training field to continually practice short passes using the inside of his foot against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang, bang, bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was training every player had done countless times since they were young, something fairly basic, nothing difficult about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this time, the skills panel didn’t appear for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more Ma’el practiced, the more puzzled he felt. Luckily, passing training wasn’t tiring; he just had to endure the monotony and keep kicking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, before it got dark, having passed to the point of numbness, he finally saw a few lines of deep black text appear in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skill: Inside-of-the-Foot Pass Level 2]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skill Level: (151\u002F300)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Utility: You’ve basically mastered the essentials of short passing. The quality of your passes isn’t bad, but there’s still a way to go before you can deliver extremely fast and precise short passes.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el paused slightly, confirming several times if he had seen it wrong, \"Level 2?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Short Pass appeared, the basic level was directly Level 2... Is it because of his improved basic qualities?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He soon realized, and the confusion gradually dissipated, \"It’s because this body itself already had Level 2 Passing, which explains why the panel appeared so slowly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, short passing ability, as a basic skill, if the original owner had none, there would be no need to play football.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he also remembered the Physical Ability panel that hadn’t appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Physical Ability, like Power, can be somewhat trained in daily practice. Though he trained additionally every day, it still hadn’t appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally thinking about it, he thought the Skill Level panel was only evaluating cardio, not considering the muscle endurance slowly growing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now in retrospect, it might already have a Level 2 rating, causing the panel to appear slower!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No rush on this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el calmed his mind, since Physical Ability can be trained naturally and subtly, he would wait for it to appear on the panel naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, it’s important to first train Crossing, Dipping Shot, and Short Pass to Level 4 to fully prepare for entering the Premier League!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On November 21, the 18th round of the Championship League kicked off at Bramall Lane Stadium, where Sheffield United hosted Crystal Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this round of the league, Garrispeed fielded the full main lineup, determined to vent the frustration of two consecutive draws at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main lineup, rested for one match, showcased an extremely aggressive approach from the start, consistently launching threatening attacks on Crystal Palace’s half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the 6th minute of the game, Mael received a pass in an open position on the left flank, seizing a perfect opportunity to showcase himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zaha! Get back! Get back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Crystal Palace manager stood at the sidelines, gesturing and shouting. Now everyone knows the threat Mael poses with the ball, and it seems they’ve made specific arrangements for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, sending out an equally young 18-year-old winger to use his youthful advantage to track back deeply and double-team Mael during defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A youthful-looking Zaha gritted his teeth, swinging his arms vigorously, giving it all he had to chase back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It no longer had anything to do with showcasing himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, as an 18-year-old player in the Championship, he lived daily in an atmosphere of praise and expectation, proud of his talent, believing his future was bright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knew, with Mael’s appearance, he single-handedly raised the bar for evaluating young Championship players’ talents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The praises disappeared, so did the expectations. People simply felt, Mael, before 19 in just half a season, contributed to scoring. While Zaha, barely scoring 5 goals, was told to step aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chase back!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just for the team, but also to restore his pride... Zaha’s steps quickened, and soon he was right behind Mael.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as if anticipating it, Mael didn’t take the ball towards the flank’s trap but suddenly cut inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the outside of his right foot, he kicked the ball forcefully towards the center, slipping it between the two of them, and immediately followed up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zaha avoided a collision with Mael on the first step, confident that with his speed, he could catch up with Mael on the second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shouted to boost his morale, accelerating after Mael, only to find he couldn’t keep up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mael’s initial strides were exceptionally fast, not to mention intercepting the ball, he might not even manage to reach him in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was embarrassing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zaha’s face turned red instantly, though it wasn’t noticeable to others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just before Mael’s shot, following the logic of starting something and seeing it through, he made up for his claim of ’mine’ by shouting, \"Hey!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hoped to use his voice to affect Mael’s shot, while also implying that his initial ’mine’ wasn’t about taking the ball, just a scare tactic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was rather endearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the middle of the penalty area, Mael executed a smooth dipping shot. Luckily, the Crystal Palace goalkeeper was focused, diving to tip the ball off the line with his fingertips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fist in regret, waiting for the next opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On his way back, he saw the bewildered Zaha next to him, walking with feigned seriousness, looking quite amusing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>London’s Wonderboy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his early days... this field must give him some solid special training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time ticked by, and the first goal was scored in the 39th minute of the first half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sheffield United’s backline launched the ball, arching over the heads of Crystal Palace’s central defenders, falling behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evans surged forward like a phantom, controlling the ball seamlessly to form a one-on-one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\" His one-on-one was very stable, and as the goalkeeper approached, he chipped the ball over the goalkeeper’s head into the goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One to zero!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sheffield United took the lead at their home ground!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.....!\" Over twenty thousand home fans stood and cheered, applause echoing throughout the stadium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evans reached the sideline but hadn’t thought of a celebration, ultimately just high-fiving a few teammates, exchanging words of congratulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the kickoff resumed, everyone got into their best form, and the match gradually turned into a heated battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the 43rd minute, Mael once again had a one-on-one opportunity with opponent defender Klein, a familiar scene, a familiar routine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Klein kept retreating to delay, while Zaha was working tirelessly to catch up from the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As halftime approached, they increasingly felt Mael’s speed advantage and simultaneously raised his threat level in their minds, also having some complaints toward their coach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why didn’t they mention before the match that this kid also had speed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Mael executed a dazzling bicycle kick, occasionally interspersing two-step overs, disorienting Klein and quickly causing him to lose balance and surrender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Klein extended his leg, Mael once again nudged the ball towards the center, swinging his arm to unleash a curve after creating an angle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he carried a momentum of unwavering determination!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soccer traced a banana-like path, seemingly destined to go out of bounds but at the final moment, it turned back, curving into the goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the Crystal Palace goalkeeper had no chance, watching helplessly as the ball went in, closing his eyes and tilting his head in resignation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.....!!\" The crowd erupted into an even more intense cheer than before. Such a stunning cut-in shot warranted them shouting at the top of their lungs in support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, after this goal, a new milestone moment arrived!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all remembered, Mael had already achieved 9 goals and 10 assists in the league. With this, he hit double digits!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh....!\" On the field, Mael cheered as he dashed towards the corner flag area, opting for no special celebration, simply finding a camera and waving his ten fingers repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through this celebration, he commemorated his first career achievement of double digits!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one word could describe his Championship journey, it would be efficiency!\u003C\u002Fp>",1860,"2026-06-03T06:44:03.643Z","2026-06-03T06:44:07.339Z",1,"novelbin.me","fbcdce5fd4ea8cf0ee7c68bbf46344b92d16e542add1dbd8edd4602c4b2ca8d5","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-65","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-63",391,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-cover.jpg"]