Chapter 5: , God-level through ball! He is the dominator on the field!

Lewokusen.

The sports director's office.

Wo Le Er held a report and said displeasedly, 'Have the staff keep a close watch on Li Kang; that kid's training intensity over this period has been too high, especially his lower-body strength training.'

The assistant nodded and explained, 'Li Kang's indicators look normal for now; the fitness coach has adjusted his training plan.'

Regarding youth players' training intensity, medical experts from the top five leagues have argued for decades; in this parallel world, the mainstream view is that high-intensity anaerobic exercise does not adversely affect young players' development.

As a result, a small fraction of 'black shop' youth academies regularly inject their young players with testosterone to boost their market value.

But Bundesliga youth experts believe that if lower-body strength training for youth players is too intense, it will to some extent affect the secretion of growth hormone and the speed of bone closure.

Wo Le Er shifted the ashtray on the table and said, 'I need someone who fits the mainstream aesthetic... a tall, sunny, handsome Dragon Descendant youth, not a sideways-developing muscular boy... Also, remind Tuop that in the weekend youth team match, we must avoid Li Kang getting injured as much as possible.'

Assistant: '...'

Mainstream aesthetic?

Is this the direction for player development?

A few days later.

The match day of the German Western Youth League has arrived.

7 p. m.

Taitelun Stadium.

Several hundred fans gathered.

Some people get addicted to watching the game.

The Bundesliga still has over a month before it kicks off.

The youth league also has exciting confrontations.

Key tickets are still free; buying a bottle of beer makes it the cheapest form of entertainment.

Of course.

On one side of the simple stands, there are also many female fans.

Dragon Kingdom.

A certain sports platform's livestream room.

It likewise gathered many Happy Beans fans.

"Brothers, let's catch the German Youth League at midnight! After thorough research, I'm very optimistic about the Menxing Youth Team! Hey, why is the picture lagging again? Wait a moment, the signal source isn't great—everyone, first check the starting lineup."

The roster was released.

The barrage began to flood the screen.

-【Is there even a need to study the Menxing Youth Team's match? Super obvious, right? Aside from the Sha'erk04 Youth Team, who can crush them?】

-【It's a must—averaging five goals per game! I've poured all my Happy Beans into Menxing!】

-【Same name? He's in the Demaxiya youth academy—how could he end up in Lewokusen?】

-【What the heck is Demaxiya?】

Both sides' players, led by the referee team, walked onto the pitch.

The black-haired youth in the lineup was especially conspicuous.

The home fans in the stands, under Lewokusen's recent 'promotion,' also held high hopes for the Dragon Descendant youngster.

Sparse applause gradually began to sound.

Dragon Kingdom livestream.

The little streamer and the Happy Beans fans were dumbfounded.

That long-distance through ball from the European Youth Championship left too deep an impression.

"Hey! It really is him! But everyone, stay calm—the Menxing Youth Team is very strong! This one's a sure win!"

Shortly after.

The head referee blew the whistle.

The match officially began.

Lewokusen had the kickoff.

Coach Tuop made a gesture.

The players understood implicitly.

Ha Fuci kicked off from the midfield circle and passed back to Li Kang.

The midfield-forward players from both sides immediately began to interlace their runs.

All the information on the pitch instantly formed a 'model' in Li Kang's mind.

God's perspective!

The Menxing forward quickly closed in to press,

Li Kang's rhythm seemed to lag half a beat; when the opponent got close, he flicked the ball with the inside of his foot to the flank.

The advancing Lewokusen full-back comfortably received the ball.

He immediately passed the ball diagonally to Ha Fuci.

At the same time.

Li Kang ran to an extremely suitable position.

This let Ha Fuci instantly see the safest passing lane.

The ball rolled once more to Li Kang's feet.

Next.

Lewokusen seemed to have been slapped with the Lamaxiya label.

Using a very smooth penetrating approach, he quickly advanced into Menxing's half.

Li Kang's ball control is quite average, but his positioning and passing are simply a notch above all the players on the field.

The pressing and tackling pressure from Menxing's youngsters created no disturbance for him.

He was like the midfield commander of Lewokusen.

Leading his teammates to charge at the opponent's formation.

The fans in the stands were dumbfounded.

In the Dragon Kingdom livestream, the little host and the Happy Bean players were anxious.

"What the heck? How is Lewokusen's youth team playing like Barcelona?"

"Menxing, quickly stop him! Press forward! If you keep playing like this, you won't even touch the ball!"

On the sidelines.

Menxing youth team head coach Yueboting, his expression relaxed.

He patted the anxious assistant coach beside him.

He said:

"Although the Dragon Descendant kid's ball control is actually poor, he often likes to use changes in his own rhythm to shake off defenders."

"The players of Lewokusen's youth team also lack that kind of passing-and-control technique like Lamaxiya."

"Let our lads get used to it; as long as we strengthen the midfield's thickness, there won't be any problem in this match."

Menxing assistant coach suddenly understood.

He hurriedly shouted a few sentences at the players on the field.

In the distance.

Tuop wore a smile, as if waiting for something.

The assistant coach asked, puzzled: "Coach, why are we playing like this? Weren't you strongly opposed to Li Kang's original style?"

Tuop raised his finger and smiled: "Look, they've been fooled!"

Menxing youth team's formation changed.

Two fullbacks surged forward into the central zone to join the squeeze.

Li Kang received a pass from a teammate.

In the God's perspective, he had already seen the most suitable passing lane.

He struck the ball forcefully with the inside of his foot.

The motion was graceful and unrestrained.

"That through pass was as sharp as a blade."

"It pierced the right flank of Menxing's defense!"

Hafuci suddenly started.

The timing of his forward run was perfect.

He easily received the ball on the right side of the penalty area.

He fired a powerful shot!

The ball flew straight toward the far corner!

When the net was lifted,

The whole stadium burst into cheers!

1:0!

Dragon Kingdom livestream.

The little host angrily smashed his headset onto the ground!

"Fixed match!"

"Menxing is a bunch of useless players! They can't even defend this!"

-【Li Kang's through pass in terms of ball speed, timing, and penetrative power is even more impressive than when he played in the European Youth Championship; the spectator appeal is extremely strong!】

-【His game-reading ability is too awesome! He instantly seized the opponent's gap; how could the youth team's defenders react in time to cover and coordinate, unless it's the Bundesliga's back line.】

-【Don't panic, what are you panicking about? The match has just started; Lewokusen's style of play is useless; Menxing will turn the tide in no time.】