[{"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-34":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},1686270,2153,"Chapter 34 - 15: Activated Superstar Legacy","i-am-the-football-star-chapter-34",34,"\u003Cp>In the past six matches, Lu Yang has also acquired two Player Skills and one pack-opening opportunity, along with the one he had saved, he now has two pack-opening opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two skills he acquired are Midfield Defensive Coordination and Sliding Tackle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This has also increased his defensive data again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steals have leapt from 55 to 63.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interceptions have gone from 50 to 55.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steals and interceptions are two different abilities and data points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steals refer to the act of disrupting the opponent’s control of the football by engaging them directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, interceptions refer to breaking the football’s trajectory during its pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former requires a strong ability in confrontation and tackling, targeting the opponent’s dribbling and ball control skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The latter requires a strong ability in anticipation and explosive speed, targeting the opponent’s passing ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the last league match, Lu Yang was substituted in the seventy-second minute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also the first time after securing a starting position that he did not play the full match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn’t because of his poor performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because San Remo’s Captain, the team’s distinguished player Rondo, recovered from injury and returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang was replaced by Rondo, who gave Lu a strong hug: \"Well done, kid!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang responded: \"Thank you, Captain. Enjoy the game!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Lu Yang returned to the bench, Sotu sat next to him: \"Do you know why I subbed you out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang looked at the field and said: \"It probably wasn’t due to my performance, but it definitely has something to do with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sotu was speechless: \"Is saying ’I don’t know’ really that difficult? Why do you smart people never want to show weakness even in trivial matters?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang said: \"Suddenly, I have a bold idea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sotu covered his head. Damn it, could it be that this kid guessed it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang said: \"Are you finally fed up with me, so... you want to adjust my position on the field?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sotu, dead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang really guessed it right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The center-back position, how to say it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is akin to being a goalkeeper, a position where you don’t need to shine in any aspect outside of defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alisson scoring with a header is indeed awesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what gauges whether he is a top goalkeeper are always his defensive stats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neuer pioneered the Gatekeeper style, setting new standards for goalkeepers worldwide, but how many saves he could make was the main reason he became the world’s number one goalkeeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Defenders who score and attack are awesome, of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A center-back only needs to do a good job at defending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No amount of bonus points outweighs the importance of your main duty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Lu Yang’s performance in this regard is obviously... worrisome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His personal skills make the team, fans, and even the Head Coach Sotu very assured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his style of play definitely makes everyone nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>V-shaped Pull in the penalty area!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ball Control escape near the penalty area!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dribbling across at the top of the penalty arc!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preferring to trap the ball rather than Breakout with a long kick in the penalty area!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Late runs to explosively shoot from outside the opponent’s penalty area!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These are all Lu Yang’s regular maneuvers, bringing San Remo many victories and countless thrilling moments that made fans addicted to watching San Remo’s matches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what if one day, because of these actions, the team concedes a goal?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would be a blow to the team and an even bigger blow to Lu Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those fans gathered because of Lu Yang’s flamboyant and luxurious playing style would quickly turn against Lu Yang, accusing him of showboating and neglecting the team’s defense and interests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would be a huge blow to any player.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sotu had been the sinner of the team before and understood that feeling very well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It can destroy a player’s confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could also make a player disappointed in the team and fans, leading to thoughts of leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, San Remo needs Lu Yang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a week after signing with Arthas, Lu Yang and Morici re-signed youth contracts with the team. Their treatment greatly improved, even becoming among the top five highest-paid players on the team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the only way San Remo could keep Lu Yang and Morici, by showing sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Lu Yang and Morici should be better protected, so they are never exposed to\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the fans’ attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is one aspect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On another aspect, the center-back position limits Lu Yang’s performance too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because you must always remember to return to the defense line to guard, you inevitably lose many opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the loss that a center-back must bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Lu Yang... his talent and ability in defense shouldn’t be confined by one position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He has his own ideas, which have surpassed what the center-back position can accommodate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So when Rondo returned, Sotu immediately put Rondo back on the defense line and withdrew Lu Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to see whether the San Remo defense without Lu Yang was still stable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they could adequately withstand the opponent’s attacks, Sotu would give Lu Yang a new mission on the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And indeed, having a veteran like Rondo on the back line in the Italian D League was indeed like having a treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although different in style from the defense line led by Lu Yang, Rondo’s defense was not bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, now it’s time to unleash Lu Yang’s nature!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really? Is this for real?\" Morici was completely stunned after seeing the player groupings for the training match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang and he were both on the main team, there was no doubt about that.\u003C\u002Fp>",941,"2026-06-06T13:45:07.891Z",1,"novelbin.me","b5e19525a37f394f29c83c3be529bf4fcdb8473333c62cb4eec3744c0d85cb5e","i-am-the-football-star-chapter-35","i-am-the-football-star-chapter-141",836,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-am-the-football-star-cover.jpg"]