From Arsenal to the Ball God

He placed his hand on the piece representing Ma’el, moving it left and right in the opponent’s rear field, ”Except in the most critical moments, you and Van Persie don’t need to track back to the defense, but you two are the team’s first line of defense.

”You also have defensive duties... you need to harass the opponent’s midfield players, keep them under constant pressure, and prevent them from making easy plays.

”Don’t think this is unimportant; sometimes victory lies in these details. Unpressured plays easily lead to penetrating through balls and lobs, and players in top teams have this ability.

”There’s not much to emphasize about offense, it’s up to you, I will make substitutions at 75 minutes.”

After saying this, he clapped his hands to encourage them: ”This is the first tough match of the season; I hope we can win it. Let’s go!”

”Let’s go!!”

”Run more in the second half!”

”Do well!”

Ma’el joined his teammates in clapping, spurring each other on.

After the halftime break, he walked out of the locker room and saw Suarez standing at the edge of the field, waiting to come on.

If he remembers correctly, this Uruguayan star forward... will soon swiftly ascend to the stage of world football, becoming one of the best forwards in the Premier League.

This will not be their last encounter; they will often meet on top-tier fields in the future!

Suarez quickly took to the field, running alongside Ma’el, the two exchanged glances and nodded to each other.

”Beep!”

The second half began, and both sides quickly returned to a fast-paced confrontation, the scene heated up again.

The victory or defeat will now be determined.

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In the 49th minute, Ramsey’s long pass was directed to Ma’el’s position.

”Boom boom boom.....!”

This time, Ma’el dribbled the ball head-on against Martin Kelly. After Liverpool’s offensive surge in the first half, he didn’t get many chances to handle the ball.

”Protect!”

Martin Kelly feared Ma’el might slip by directly to resolve the problem, waved his hand for teammates to come over.

Kagura quickly arrived; his defensive experience was quite good, naturally knowing how to defend against speedy forwards.

”Papapa!” Ma’el continuously shifted shoulders during dribbling, forcing Martin Kelly’s body posture to swivel repeatedly, struggling to cope.

After reaching Rhythm Level 3, his dribbling had become well-formed, at least meeting the average level of wingers in top leagues.

Seeing Kagura was in position, Ma’el didn’t forcefully go down the side but sought opportunities in the middle.

”Bang!”

Noticing Van Persie was ready to move, he nudged the ball to the outside, stretching his body to make a strategic through ball with his instep.

”Scrunch!” Henderson seemed to have some premonition, came back to tackle the ball, sending it to goalkeeper Reina.

Didn’t make it!

Van Persie jumped slightly with regret, rushing towards Reina to press.

Reina quickly returned the ball to the already upright Henderson, who charged with the ball towards Arsenal’s half, launching a rapid counterattack.

”Retract defense! Retract defense!”

Arsenal players sensed danger, quickly fell back to organize their formation.

”Dengdengdeng.....!” Ma’el watched Henderson dangerously dribble past the midfield, with just a short distance, starting to chase towards him.

It’s a dangerous counterattack, he must try to track back, best to intercept the opponent at the midfield line!

Henderson looked back to observe Ma’el chasing, shielded the ball with his side, pressed forward two more steps, saw the passing line, and passed the ball to Tang Ning.

In the middle, newly-entered Suarez looked poised to charge into Arsenal’s defensive area, but quickly retreated a few steps, standing on the edge of the penalty area.

”Bang!”

Tang Ning noticed his movement, made a crossing towards the edge of the penalty area.

Ma’el never stopped his footsteps, now just a few steps behind Suarez.

He sped towards the opponent, as soon as Suarez stopped the ball, he would be able to disrupt it from behind.

”Boom!!” Unexpectedly, Suarez greeted the incoming ball with an elegant flick, powerfully diverting the football towards the goal, descending noticeably in the air.

”Swish!” The football touched the bottom corner of the net’s right side, as Szczeny couldn’t save this miracle ball.

Two to one!

Liverpool reversed it!

”Wow...!!” Their traveling fans erupted in an admiring cheer, then chanted Suarez’s name, this young forward carried their infinite hope.

Suarez spread his arms, laughing wildly as he rushed to the Liverpool fan section, his youthful face unadorned with any beard.

Behind, Ma’el was filled with regret and astonishment, just two or three steps short of catching up, witnessing the miracle ball from the optimal vantage point.

This was the performance of a top forward, Suarez had scored an unexpected goal from not-so-good circumstances.

He sighed, processed the setback of falling behind, reinvigorated himself by clapping to encourage teammates, ”It’s okay! No retreat now, push hard and do well on defense, attack properly!

”There’s still time, we can find the feeling we had at the start!”

The opponent has top forwards; so do they; the opponent is in good form; his form is also excellent today.

Treasure the opportunity to battle with these top players, strive for victory to make them the cornerstone in the pursuit of excellence!

He wants to continue enhancing his skills, aiming to possess multiple Level 5 skills.

Giving him more extraordinary control in such matches, becoming more outstanding, allowing individual heroism to solve many problems!