[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-start-with-r9-template":3,"chapter-start-with-r9-template-start-with-r9-template-chapter-26":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Start with R9 Template",{"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},1388709,1840,"Chapter 26 - 26","start-with-r9-template-chapter-26",26,"\u003Cp>When Mourinho read out his name, perhaps because he had already prepared himself mentally, Ling felt unusually calm instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the other players in the meeting room seemed caught off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Rashford had participated in national team matches and hadn't fully recovered yet, there were still Lingard and Martial in the substitute lineup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From any perspective, these two players' overall abilities made them more suitable for starting positions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this might precisely be Mourinho's intention - to keep Martial firmly on the bench as a warning to them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, Ibrahimovic and Carrick, who understood Jeremy Ling's abilities best, simultaneously showed pleased smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given that kid's talent and attitude, it was only a matter of time before he made the starting lineup - they had no doubt about that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mourinho didn't explain too much and directly moved on to tactical arrangements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, let's talk about our attack. We'll mainly advance through the central areas, with different developments on the two flanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right flank... Mata, you need to position yourself closer to the right front of the penalty area, coordinating with Valencia's overlapping runs and crosses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mourinho marked key areas on the tactical board and indicated attacking directions with arrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once the opponent's defensive focus shifts, immediately pass the ball to teammates in the central area and transfer the attack to the left flank.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ling, at this moment, you must accelerate the attacking tempo, making breakthroughs on the wing to disrupt Leicester City's compact defense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember, you have to be quick, otherwise they might react and form coordinated defensive pressing in small areas, then launch counterattacks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Ling put down his pen and quietly replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, Boss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mourinho nodded, looking quite satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the daily reports submitted by Faria, he could clearly know what Ling had been doing every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, after these past two weeks, he was quite surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Ling was only 18 years old, while other teammates were going out or on vacation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he could still restrain himself, calmly and steadily completing the training plans without arrogance or impatience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A decent player at least.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mourinho cleared his throat lightly and continued, \"Now let's discuss other aspects...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, that's all for today. Everyone go back and rest well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ling, stay behind for a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the meeting room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of gazes intersected in the air, converging on the black-haired young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they didn't have many thoughts about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, given how hard Ling had been training, it would be unfair if he didn't receive some special treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your tactical summaries from the previous period contained many inaccurate understandings. Since we have time now, I'll explain them to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling immediately moved closer, listening attentively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it might not be appropriate to say this, every time after listening to Faria's explanations, he always felt like he was just one step away from fully understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it could also be that he was just too slow to grasp things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a world-class coach, Mourinho explained tactics in a way that was both simple and profound, making it easy to understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another half an hour passed in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling then left the meeting room and headed to the training ground to practice long passes with Carrick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the next two days, his life remained uneventful, passing by quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, one thing frustrated him during this time—his dribbling attribute was stuck at 79.99.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how much he trained, the value didn't budge in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he knew he couldn't rush this; he had to calm down and take it slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When August 27 arrived, the fourth round of the Premier League was about to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling boarded the bus to Leicester City with his teammates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour and a half later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Power Stadium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place, where miracles had once happened, boasted some of the best fans in England.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn't flock in during the peaks or turn away during the lows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The players on the pitch had finished their warm-ups and returned to the locker rooms for final preparations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the starting lineups of both teams were announced, many fans looked in surprise at the unfamiliar name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jeremy Ling!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only made two substitute appearances in the first three rounds, with a total playing time of less than 45 minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could he handle the responsibility?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, Manchester United fans took it in stride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They started to think back to the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An 18-year-old lad, wearing the Red Devils' No. 7 jersey, made his starting debut and later became the King of the Champions League.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then there was another 18-year-old, a chubby kid, who scored a hat-trick on his debut and was later brought back to Old Trafford by Ferguson, setting countless records.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, deep down, Manchester United fans always had a soft spot for 18-year-old players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, after two rounds of league matches, they were already familiar with Ling's technical strengths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His polished dribbling skills were undoubtedly a weapon against tight defenses, not to mention his composure, which far exceeded that of his peers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, in just 30 minutes of play, Ling had already contributed one goal and one assist, making his efficiency far superior to Martial and Lingard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why shouldn't he start?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, they eagerly discussed it before the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are Rojo and Luke Shaw injured again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Manchester United's defense has major issues; otherwise, they wouldn't have been held to a draw by Stoke City last round.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With Leicester City's firepower, if United's form doesn't improve, they might just crash and burn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although Drinkwater moved to Chelsea, Leicester still has Mahrez and Vardy, and their partnership remains a threat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But losing Kanté is a huge blow—their midfield defense has weakened significantly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's why Leicester now prefers to sit deep defensively. With Maguire and Morgan in the backline, they can effectively neutralize United's crosses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the fans were discussing, the players from both teams had finished their pre-match preparations and were waiting in the tunnel to take the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling glanced curiously at the opposition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vardy..... time seemed to have etched countless memories on this veteran's face, symbolizing Leicester City's rise, glory, and eventual decline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Okazaki Shinji—unassuming yet indispensable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simpson—once cast aside by Manchester United.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mahrez—only made his Ligue 2 debut five years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, and Maguire—adorably clumsy, like winny the poh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling took a deep breath, pushing aside the distractions in his mind, and recalled the pre-match tactical arrangements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Led by the officiating team, Ling walked out of the player tunnel, holding the young ball boy's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What greeted his eyes seemed like a terrifying blue beast, with the thunderous cheers turning into roars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young ball boy couldn't help but look up and say weakly, \"You're squeezing my hand too hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling quickly apologized and loosened his grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with the experience of a previous life, he couldn't help but be momentarily mesmerized by such a magnificent scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the pre-match coin toss, Leicester City chose to take the kickoff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Players from both teams quickly took their positions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the referee's whistle blast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The match officially began!\u003C\u002Fp>",1196,"2026-06-05T22:48:22.783Z",1,"novelbin.me","8f5c34e4d47ec1400cb2ec6f28b248374f60df4f4aee0d061324fc540d7a11ec","start-with-r9-template-chapter-119","start-with-r9-template-chapter-25",371,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstart-with-r9-template-cover.jpg"]