I AM the Football Star

Chapter 133: Chapter 52: Turning the Tables Against All Odds Is the Mark of a Superstar (Part 3)

And there’s the reckless long passes and so on.

Such a playing style seems strong, but it gains momentum without scoring.

On the Star of Italy side, with their defensive crouch, they surprisingly have some counterattack opportunities.

Lam once blocked, using his body to block the shot, the football falls to Morici’s feet, Morici turned and quickly volleyed a pass.

Bai Zhami jumped forward.

Arsenal’s defense line turned into chaos.

Finally, they barely managed to disrupt this attack.

But this finally got Mr. Winter excited, and he started yelling at the team’s defensive line.

Arsenal barely returned to normal.

Eighty-second minute.

The same situation occurred again, Morici once more received a breakout ball from his teammate.

This is his field insight.

He lifted his foot, ready to turn and volley.

But Smith Luo crashed into him from behind.

Morici fell down on the spot, curling up on the field holding his leg.

Turning and volleying a pass brings an unparalleled threat on the field but has a fatal flaw. The player is actually unaware of what’s happening behind them!

So such passes require players to have strong instant memory ability and dynamic brain simulation ability.

Players often take a look at the situation on the front field, memorize it in their mind, then turn around to receive the ball and quickly make a no-look pass.

During the turning time, how the players behind move, etc., is invisible to this player. He can only simulate the entire field’s movement map based on his rich game experience, team chemistry, and opponent’s tactical analysis in his mind, to determine where everyone would appear.

Only then will they deliver a pass that the defenders can’t react to.

But if a player behind makes a ”not in line with logic” movement during this time, Morici won’t be able to simulate it.

For example...

The opponent’s sudden return or push forward, and so on.

This was vividly demonstrated in the 2021 Champions League final.

De Bruyne, after passing, moved quickly but was knocked down by the pushing Rudiger before he completely stepped forward, fracturing his nasal and orbital bones, and exiting the match on the spot.

Rudiger’s movement was the ”abnormal move” De Bruyne couldn’t simulate in his mind.

Of course, De Bruyne was after a quick pass with swift insertion, representing dual-speed, which Morici hasn’t reached yet.

But even if one only gets knocked down during a quick pass, the consequence is also severe.

”Morici!” Lu Yang ran over.

Morici waved his hand to Lu Yang, indicating he wasn’t seriously hurt but just simply in pain.

Lu Yang felt better, then looked at Smith Luo who just defended Morici and said: ”Hey, mate, he’s just a kid, next time take it easy, it’s not the Champions League final after all.”

Lu Yang’s tone was quite controlled.

You could understand it as a slight complaint, but it could also be seen as humor.

Yet Smith Luo apparently didn’t get Lu Yang’s humor, especially since Lu Yang had scored a 65-meter super lob in front of him earlier.

Smith Luo’s violent foul on Morici may not have been without the intent to vent.

”That’s how matches are. If he can’t play, have the head coach substitute him early.” Smith Luo was indifferent.

”What’s your attitude, you should go for the ball, not aim to harm others. This is not the Premier League, this is Italy!” Lu Yang frowned.

”This is a normal collision in a match. Maybe I’ll get a yellow card for it, but that’s the main referee’s business, not yours.” Smith Luo said, ”Show-off kid, I completed a fine defense, I did nothing wrong. I’ve said it, if his body is frail, he should leave professional football early, otherwise he’ll break a leg someday!”

”You’re predicting who will break a leg?” Lu Yang’s temper rose.

Predicting a broken leg is one of the most vicious curses to a professional player.

”Him, you, all you Italian brat kids, all of you!” Smith Luo got fired up too, I am like this, if there’s anything wrong the ref will speak, not your business!

As for a player’s development and future achievements, what does it have to do with him?

Truth be told, Smith Luo wasn’t wrong, and Lu Yang’s reaction was not overboard, but due to the stances, performance, and scores, both sides had anger, thus easily driven by emotions, amplifying the conflict.

Perhaps after the match, everything would return to normal.

But at this very moment, the two angrily squared off.

The main referee rushed over immediately.

He gave a yellow card to the instigator Lu Yang.

Then gave Smith Luo a yellow card for the foul.

After Morici got up, Lu Yang returned to his defensive position, then silently drew a random gift pack.

In this match, originally all Star of Italy Team players could accept a draw.

After all, the opponent is Arsenal!

But from this moment onward, Lu Yang changed... he suddenly wanted to win!

It wasn’t specifically targeting Smith Luo but... aimed at Arsenal for coming to the Juventus Stadium this time... all of them!

And the system usually chooses to be considerate in such moments.

”Ding, you received a Moment Card, Son Heung-min!”