Chapter 61: Buy Li Kang a teammate?

Barcelona.

The dim meeting room was silent.

Several pairs of eyes were fixed on the planar dynamic view on the LED screen.

Enrique kept dragging the progress bar, his brow slightly furrowed.

In the dynamic view,

The black dot marked with the number 10 suddenly severed several connections formed by red dots.

The screen immediately switched to the Champions League match between Leverkusen and Rome.

A moment later.

An exclamation suddenly came from someone, though no one knew who.

It broke the originally quiet tactical meeting.

"Leverkusen has found a way to break Rome's chain system."

"Perhaps it is the simplest and easiest way."

"The number 10 player in the footage is just like the one from back then... Look at his three gestures; that's where it started, and Leverkusen gradually found a way to defeat Rome."

"La Masia's number 4 position!"

The staff turned on the lights.

A burly old man shifted his seat and loudly questioned:

"Coach Enrique, Director Robert, I hope you two can give the supervisory committee an explanation: why was such a talent sold to Leverkusen for just 1 million euros? La Masia has produced only two number‑4 positions in its 36‑year history..."

Robert looked embarrassed, wanting to speak but stopping himself.

The old man stood up and strode out of the meeting room.

The remaining staff stared at each other.

Enrique waved his hand.

A moment later.

The huge meeting room now had only two people left.

Robert loosened his tie angrily and said: "Who does he think he is? Do I need to explain to the supervisory committee? At 17, Bojan was stronger than Li Kang! And now?"

Enrique lightly tapped the table: "In the winter transfer window, bring Li Kang back to Barça; I'll give him playing time in the Copa del Rey..."

Robert shook his head, excited: "Leverkusen signed him to a new contract; setting aside the high salary, that madman Wo Le Er only wanted 5% of his image rights! I can't do that! Barça isn't short of money, but this would affect our club's wage structure! This isn't a movie like 'One Goal to Fame'! There are too many prodigies at the start of each season in the top five leagues!"

"For a discarded player... those foolish old-timers have watched too many football movies! Are they fantasizing a 'One Goal to Fame' storyline for Li Kang?"

"La Masia's number‑4 position? Does modern football even need this?"

His tone gradually eased, even letting out a laugh.

Enrique said: "I didn't tell you to talk now; after the second round of the Champions League group stage ends, everything will become simple!"

"When he returns to Camp Nou, he'll understand that there are things Leverkusen can't give."

"No teenager doesn't want to chase a championship."

Robert exclaimed in surprise: "Could this kid really have the ability to play in Barça's first team..."

Enrique laughed: "Li Kang is temporarily not up to Rakitić's level, but in a few years who knows? Bring him back, and then be like Xiao Dennis... Oh, I forgot to tell you, Mr. Kelinyin Fu's health has recently recovered well; he'll come to Camp Nou to watch the match, so the club needs to prepare in advance..."

Robert suddenly clutched his stomach, his face turning green: "Oh no! The restroom! Breakfast... that damned Sister Sophia..."

Prussian Park Stadium.

Leverkusen fans cheered wildly.

Boerre Si excitedly rushed over to Li Kang and gave him a strong hug!

"This goal went in!"

"Leverkusen's right‑back Boerre Si scored the season's first Bundesliga goal!"

"Li Kang's breakthrough was crucial! That low‑driven assist was delivered perfectly! If he keeps this up, he'll be a strong contender for the Bundesliga assist king this season!"

"In the closing stages of the first half! Leverkusen leveled the score!"

Dragon Kingdom livestream.

The barrage went crazy, filling the screen.

-【The typhoon is huge, brothers who haven't jumped yet, come down quickly!】

-【Boerre Si's run is sneaky; nobody was marking him, and by the time Baum Yuehan reacted, it was already too late.】

-【Lao Tuop's side‑attack may be crude, but its efficiency is truly high! The tussle between Sun Xingmin and Bulan Te is enough to drive you crazy!】

-【I checked, and Baum Yuehan's current transfer value is low; I suggest Leverkusen buy him back in the winter window to protect Li Kang!】

-【Protect my ass! He's barely able to protect anyone else! Talk to Barça, bring Xiao Dennis over—price isn't high, cheap and practical! It could free up Li Kang!】

-【Xiao Dennis has no chance in Barça's first team, and a loan to the submarine yields no Champions League play! Come to Leverkusen and you can play in the Champions League!】

-【Real Madrid's 17‑year‑old Ødegaard isn't bad either, anyway Real Madrid doesn't need him themselves.】

-【How about Feyenoord's Jong Te? He's a superstar in the Eredivisie!】

At the pitch side.

The Leverkusen head coach raised both fists, muttering: "Boerre Si, that guy, his finishing is too sluggish! Damn, he almost gave me a heart attack!"

Dino said: "Boss, if Barça's Rakitić were to restrict Li Kang like Baum Yuehan does..."

Tuopu Laotou shook his head: "Enrique's brain isn't as sharp as Schopenhauer's; Barça's strength simply doesn't need to play this way."

On the other side.

Schubert had his head down, discussing new tactics with the coaching staff.

No one knows what this emergency‑appointed Mönchengladbach head coach is thinking.

The center circle of the match reopened.

Delmichi kicked off and passed back to Zakka.

As the players ran.

Menxing's formation changed again.

3-2-3-2!

Rafael dropped back to the center, responding distantly to Dahud and Hermann on the two flanks.

Zakka remained active in the lower midfield, directing the team's advance.

With Baum Johann providing escort.

Lewokusen's forwards' pressing still had little effect.

"The pressure from Boerssi and Xierbote is great!"

"Menxing's advance again compressed Lewokusen's flank space."

The 44th minute of the match.

Zakka passed the ball to Hermann at the right flank.

Hermann suddenly accelerated!

Xierbote did not intercept as before, but instead shortened the distance between himself and Papadopoulos.

"Menxing's attack has no pattern!"

"Hermann did not cut inside this time, but passed the ball to Rafael in the center!"

"His footwork is very agile!"

Rafael is already thirty.

Facing Bendel's press.

This former Samba newcomer made a series of dazzling moves.

This made Lewokusen's captain dare not act rashly.

Just as Rafael was preparing to change direction.

Kramer slid in from the side with a sliding tackle!

Bang!

The ball was poked to Papadopoulos's feet!

"A clean and neat tackle!"

"Lewokusen's counterattack is coming!"

"Menxing's preparation is very thorough, and the defensive positioning of the backline players is excellent!"

Papadopoulos looked up and saw Son Heung-min's position!

He suddenly sent a long pass!

The ball's trajectory in midair was extremely erratic!

At the edge of the field.

Shubuting remained calm, having already fully considered Lewokusen's counterattack before the match.

Baum Johann and Zakka in the low position had plenty of time to track back and coordinate with the three center backs.

He even felt like laughing now.

The opposing center backs' long pass is too weak, right?

His gaze followed the ball's trajectory.

In a blur.

He saw a black-haired figure.