Chapter 445: Self-Discipline (Daily Transition)

The chaotic emotions held in the incomplete module vanished instantly.

Li Kang glanced at the achievement panel.

"Number nine and a half" showed no change.

Cartoon avatars of Baggio, Del Piero, and Platini flickered with a faint light, and the incomplete module did not fill the last Maradona blank.

Nor was there any rush.

Number nine and a half is no longer suited to this era, let alone fit for a long‑term, multi‑war powerhouse.

Its drawbacks are obvious: slow tempo, one‑dimensional progression, affecting team formation changes.

Now it's 2017; this princess‑style play would make the coaching staff furious.

Only in the national team does the number nine and a half have a place to survive.

Take Ochoa as an example: for this type of goalkeeper, the national team is god, but in a club season they concede 89 goals!

However,

There is also an exception: Atlético Madrid!

Across Europe, nowadays only Simeone likes the number nine and a half, and only he uses it best: a forward pulling back a second striker as the number nine and a half.

Atlético Madrid's team‑building framework is simply: the eternal 4‑4‑2 formation.

The Red Devils' divine formation naturally suits a number nine and a half that balances certain defensive duties.

Li Kang naturally had no chance to work with Simeone.

But Atlético Madrid's two youngsters, Saul and Koke, grew up honing under this framework; they know how to clean up after the number nine and a half.

That night.

News of Barcelona's 1‑7 loss to Chelsea in the Champions League quickly topped online hot searches.

The 12‑minute highlight reel had fans shouting in delight.

Early in the season, fans' attention to the Champions League far exceeded that of friendlies, minor cups, and the league.

They suddenly realized… this Chelsea side was actually so terrifying.

Suppression in attack.

Efficiency of progression.

Killing and cooperative defense on the defensive end.

Like a blue beast with no weaknesses.

"Beckenbauer: Chelsea will give birth to a football emperor."

Next morning.

Tuchel believed players needed to balance good feelings and family to have better condition in matches.

So he gave everyone a holiday in advance.

The schedule wasn't congested, and the club's higher‑ups unanimously agreed to this decision.

The Premier League's "mental health awareness week" has a twenty‑year history; past cases of player suicides have led clubs to start paying attention to players' mental states.

For example, Lingard is sinking into life's low point: his grandfather who taught him football as a child has cancer, his grandmother faces amputation, his mother suffers severe depression, and he must care for his 13‑year‑old brother, 10‑year‑old sister, and his newborn daughter.

Once a British football star, England's Yinniesita, due to recent poor performances on the pitch, has gradually become an online laughingstock.

Taking advantage of the holiday, Li Kang and his little assistant returned to Bei lai yin.

Lewokusen base.

Relations and friends warmly greeted the two.

They didn't see Sophia the foster mother; she had gone back to Madrid to visit relatives.

Teacher Beilunta excitedly described the amusing incidents happening at the Lewokusen club.

"Wo Le Er is going to hold another grandchild."

"That Tuop fellow is regarded by Japan as a world‑class coach, over there giving football lectures and guiding youth training."

"Havertz has grown to 1.93 meters, a head taller than you."

"Brandt has gotten fat again!"

"…"

Everyone chatted from afternoon until night.

Next day, early morning.

Li Kang, Havertz, Brandt, and others headed to Sankt Goarshausen.

The fireworks display on both banks of the Rhine River has been held for over sixty years.

"The Burning Rhine"

Like the "Testicle Festival", its purpose is to see off summer.

The sun set westward.

The river surface reflected flowing, brilliant colors.

Li Kang and his companions sat on a decorated lantern boat, enjoying this fireworks spectacle.

The crackling fireworks echoed the music on the riverbanks.

Havertz draped a coat over his shoulders, smiling brightly: "It will be very cold here at night."

Brandt pulled out a box of chocolate from his backpack.

"I can't eat any more…"

"Last time!"

In most situations, boys prefer to play with boys.

The vacation is about to end.

Li Kang specially went to Gelsenkirchen.

Claudia's complexion was good, not as thin as before.

One listened, one spoke.

Time flowed slowly.

Dusk fell, and the Gelsenkirchen outside the floor-to-ceiling window became even more prosperous.

This formed a stark contrast with the quiet warmth inside the window.

Bang bang bang!

Claudia, talking about happy things, couldn't help but bang the wheelchair armrest, making a thumping sound.

Li Kang: "..."

He had always been worried about the other's health, but now it seemed he was overthinking.

Bei lai yin's trip ended.

Li Kang and his little assistant returned to London.

Energy was abundant.

He and Claudia didn't have much of a story, let alone any intimate contact.

Chelsea still faces many challenges.

The prospect of winning the World Cup looks grim.

One cannot put time and energy into dating.

One must be self-disciplined.

Premier League fifth round.

Li Kang and his teammates went to the banks of the River Trent.

Chelsea away challenged Stoke City.

Since 2008, the Blues and the Potters have only lost one match in their encounters.

The two seem to be in a relationship of mutual restraint like natural enemies.

Home fans still had expectations for this match: because Stoke City's owner suddenly developed ambition this year, signing many strong players.

Player tunnel.

Morata and his former youth team partner Hesse excitedly embraced.

They were once the twin stars of Real Madrid's youth academy, hailed by fans as the future of Bernabeu.

Unfortunately, good times didn't last.

One wandered, one was seriously injured.

Their professional destinies are completely different.

Ahead of the formation.

Choupo-Moting patted Li Kang's butt... a friendly Bundesliga greeting culture.

Li Kang smiled; he naturally remembered this Schalke 04 stalwart.

Unfortunately, Choupo-Moting's youth period was too long; after his contract with the miners expired, no one wanted him in the summer window, but Stoke City reached out before the summer window closed... the result was they dug up a treasure!

After arriving in the Premier League, this little black egg suddenly opened its mind, scoring two goals and providing four assists in four league matches!

The match was especially intense.

18th minute.

William burst down the right flank, got past two defenders in succession, near the byline in the box, and fired a powerful shot from a tight angle!

Goalkeeper Butland could do nothing.

0:1!

32nd minute of the match.

Hazard broke through from the left, advanced to the edge of the penalty area, then suddenly passed sideways; Li Kang scored with one touch.

0:2!

43rd minute of the match.

Hazard again weaved, feigned a pass to Morata, then set up again.

Li Kang scored twice.

0:3!

He was on a killing spree.

Assistant coach Dino wore an expression of disbelief: How could it be so simple?

Another massacre?

Tuchel sat on the bench, scribbling, beginning to analyze Tottenham's match.

The coaching staff also substituted Li Kang off at the 70th minute of the second half, preparing in advance for White Hart Lane.

Stoke City still tried to defend its home dignity.

Finally.

Stoke City 0:6 Chelsea.

A terrifying blue storm swept across the Premier League.