[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-am-the-football-star":3,"chapter-i-am-the-football-star-i-am-the-football-star-chapter-13":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I AM the Football Star",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1686209,2153,"Chapter 13 - 5: The Midfield Core Sets Sail for Miracles","i-am-the-football-star-chapter-13",13,"\u003Cp>Sotu cursed loudly, but his face was brimming with an uncontrollable smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously, he was happy, and cursing was his way of expressing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you listened carefully to what he said, you’d realize he wasn’t speaking without reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost everything he said was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, he didn’t blame Morici for interfering with our center back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that center back had stretched out his leg, he might have blocked Lu Yang’s shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... on the field, the utility players are supposed to listen to the core player’s instructions or suggestions most of the time. A team can’t have two voices, and if that center back didn’t have a strong intuition of his own, trusting Morici was what he should do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unconsciously, Morici became the core of the team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And unconsciously, Sotu also affirmed his core status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is something worth pondering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Similarly, Sotu’s yelling at Lu Yang wasn’t without reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Lu Yang were playing in the main team, in front of him would be Morici, and further ahead, Vedian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morici’s through passes and Vedian’s fast breaks are a hundred times more stable and aggressive than Lu Yang’s ball carrying and advancing, aren’t they?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sotu was demanding Lu Yang to think like a main team player.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know, boss, but... didn’t I score?\" Lu Yang smiled slightly, pointed to his ear, and said, \"Is there anything in this world without risk, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sotu was momentarily speechless; this kid had overheard his previous conversation with Tom, which was his sarcastic remark about Renat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, in soccer, scoring is the ultimate goal, no doubt about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, defensive counterattacks would become meaningless because they really look bad when played.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Sotu’s Milan team has four butchers; just by the name, do they sound like a team that plays beautifully?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Sotu wasn’t at all annoyed that Lu Yang dared to joke with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid has a big heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a person, if he’s a forward, will eventually score plenty of goals someday!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he’s a defender, he’ll become a defensive leader full of leadership spirit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The score of this training match didn’t change further; the main team won 2-1 against the substitutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang also received another random pack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chose to open it immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding, completed the first training match, received random pack *1.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding, obtained player-level skill, Rapid Descent Shot, allowing for better control over shots, potentially causing rapid drops, bounces, etc.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it turned out, there was indeed a significant gap between the main squad and substitutes in Italian D Division teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the practice match, only Lu Yang and Morici made it into the squad list for the upcoming match against Avellino.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two youth players were overjoyed upon hearing this news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day before the match, at the training ground, the two were intercepting each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One side was carrying the ball, trying to dribble past the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the other side aimed to steal the ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once ball possession changed, their roles quickly switched too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That means the moment I grab the ball, it’s my turn to prevent you from stealing it from me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of training greatly improves players’ instant reactions, allowing them to adapt to chaotic environments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morici had been doing this training since he was a child, making him adept in chaotic plays. After all, during chaotic play, he could best avoid his own physical deficiencies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me, during the training match, was that shot of yours a fluke? With such a goal, you wouldn’t score it even if given ten more chances!\" Morici was verbally harassing Lu Yang, attempting to find a breakthrough opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right.\" Lu Yang replied earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His shooting was indeed unreliable, much less compared to Vedian and Morici.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after acquiring the Rapid Descent Shot, Lu Yang felt a noticeable improvement in his shooting ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shooting attribute increased from 50 to 55.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, according to the system’s prompt, the words \"first training match\" were crucial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This means there might not be the same rewards the second time around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Lu Yang wasn’t particularly optimistic about the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What happened to reviving the legendary status of Earth’s soccer?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>System, shouldn’t you be a bit more generous?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not asking for much, but a bunch of Moment Cards would be nice, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the two were training, a young black boy came over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, it was Vedian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In soccer or basketball, how many with explosive physical fitness aren’t black?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I join you?\" Vedian asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\" Morici eagerly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Vedian didn’t seem pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because what he was asking wasn’t that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang furrowed his brow, somewhat understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean, our cooperation in matches?\" Lu Yang asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vedian nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turns out that most geniuses aren’t fools; people like Balotelli are indeed rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering himself a genius, after playing against Morici and Lu Yang, how could Vedian not realize their strength?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That midfielder’s passing was precise; the training match a few days ago was the most comfortable game Vedian had played in months, uh... if it weren’t for Lu Yang’s one-on-one marking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Similarly, being able to completely neutralize Vedian, Lu Yang’s strength should not be underestimated either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key point is, the cooperation between Lu Yang and Morici at the back made one’s eyes dazzle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vedian even felt that Lu Yang wasn’t a center-back but a defensive midfielder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His defensive coverage was too wide, far beyond a normal center-back’s control range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t need to worry about losing position because his advances were often well-prepared since Morici was assisting him in controlling those areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This method carried some risks but greatly enhanced the team’s defense and midfield control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vedian wanted to join in, not to help with defense, but hoping they would pass the ball to him at the first opportunity upon gaining possession, forming a complete pipeline for defense, interception, switching play, initiating attack, breaking through the line, and scoring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a full-length central axis!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their help, Vedian believed he could return to the top.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to leave?\" Lu Yang saw through Vedian’s intention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed stats, so someone would be willing to pay to take him away; that’s the reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who doesn’t want to leave? Besides the fans, no one can stay with San Remo until the end; we are professional players.\" Vedian said, \"In fact... Benevento from Serie B contacted my agent!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vedian dropped a bombshell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Benevento, that’s a Serie B team!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, they are stable in Serie B, often in the upper half. There are rumors that in recent years Benevento is planning to gather strength to challenge Serie A!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vedian was actually noticed by such a big team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder he urgently needed help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he didn’t impress in the Italian D Division, how could he possibly move to Benevento?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right now, we indeed need an explosive and scoring player.\" Lu Yang said, looking at Morici, nodding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morici’s eyes flashed with excitement, then he agreed to cooperate with Vedian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after Vedian left, Morici asked, \"What did you mean by ’right now’? Do you know the team’s recruitment plans for next season?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang smiled: \"Our head coach is a Milan legend; renting a few decent players shouldn’t be too hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morici shook his head: \"Are you sure star players are willing to come to the Italian D Division? Even youth players wouldn’t agree, would they?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang said, \"What if it’s an Italian Third Division team?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But we are merely an Italian D Division team; we might even fall to lower regional leagues. We... wait a minute!\" Morici looked at Lu Yang, took a deep breath, then asked in horror, \"Are you saying we’ll make it out of the Italian D Division this year and advance to the Third Division? Are you crazy? We, we...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang placed his hand on Morici’s shoulder, looked up at the sky, and said, \"Trust me, Morici, I feel strong! If we can’t create miracles in the Italian D Division, on what basis do we hope for a beautiful future?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must know that turning from an Italian D Division player to a Serie A player itself is a miracle. Moreover, what we aim to become isn’t just insignificant players in the five major leagues, isn’t it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since our goal was to create miracles in the first place, why not start making miracles happen now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the stars in Lu Yang’s eyes, Morici was deeply moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this the same Lu Yang who tripped up a group of Serie A stars and scored the winning goal in front of soccer legends like Sotu and Maniero?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"\"\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1442,"2026-06-06T13:45:07.891Z",1,"novelbin.me","fc12a2edc685bac12b700fbaa51152c9b1c626a2d405808234ade853417662e4","i-am-the-football-star-chapter-339","i-am-the-football-star-chapter-113",836,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-am-the-football-star-cover.jpg"]