I AM the Football Star

Chapter 252: Chapter 88: Screams in the Locker Room and the Battle for the No. 1 Star (14,000-Word Special)

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This match was one of the most frustrating matches Lu Yang has played.

Similar to those matches before when he tried to replace Morici’s playstyle.

He and Becher’s football philosophy differ too much.

He belongs to the modern football minimalist style.

While Becher’s is the classical attacking midfielder as a winger playstyle.

One new school, one old school.

One believes if there’s a chance, just shoot.

One believes if you haven’t even entered the penalty area, isn’t it just wild shooting?

One believes if someone defends you, just pass the ball unless you can shoot after passing one player; sustained dribbling is not recommended.

One believes as the core, you must take on multiple defenders, only goals scored after dribbling past several players are worthy, aren’t they?

After scoring, Lu Yang didn’t celebrate.

He did not show a smile.

As if this super bicycle kick goal wasn’t spectacular enough.

But those who understand Lu Yang know he’s not happy because a draw isn’t worth his celebration.

He is a player born for victory; he only pursues victory.

A draw for Lu Yang in itself is a form of loss!

Of course, for the team, forcing a draw with the leaders is actually a small victory, after all, they are at the top.

Similarly, Becher, who completed the ”assist,” is not happy.

Because that wasn’t even an assist.

That was simply an insult to a core player!

That was him being tackled by Lu Yang!

Where in the world is there such an assist!

This is a disgrace!

Becher watched Lu Yang’s back with eyes full of dissatisfaction, and this scene was captured and replayed by the big screen.

Finally, after the referee blew the whistle to end the match, Lu Yang stormed into the player tunnel.

In the post-match interview, Sotu faced many questions, for the first time feeling somewhat overwhelmed.

Reporter: ”Sotu, Saint Remo’s winning streak has been ended, do you feel regret?”

Sotu: ”No team can win forever, such a result may in fact relieve some pressure from the players.”

Reporter: ”We could see Becher was particularly active in the match, but he seemed to lack support, mostly fighting alone, isolated.”

Sotu: ”This is only Becher’s first match, he is adapting to the team, and the team is adapting to him.”

Reporter: ”Will San Remo’s tactics change for Becher in the future?”

Sotu looked at this reporter, almost tempted to take action.

This reporter is describing the issue of top teams, whether they are willing to change to accommodate a newly arrived star.

The issue with San Remo is that their players have their own strengths and weaknesses, and their current playstyle is almost as much as possible to maximize strengths and minimize weaknesses.

Might it be arranged for right-back Matias to join the attack?

It could be, but Matias’s personal ability, even personal willingness, doesn’t support such an arrangement.

Latu Yidi and Versachi support Becher with all they can?

Then who the heck plays as a defensive midfielder?

Do you not want defensive midfielders?

The result of a waistless formation, Gua Gualong has already demonstrated for everyone in the Champions League final.

If Bai Zhami comes whenever Becher wants and spreads wide when he doesn’t?

If Bai Zhami were really that tactically intelligent and executing so strongly, would they even recruit Becher? Would Saint Remo have bought him?

Never mind hitting the youth training supervisor, even if he hit the first team head coach, Inter would have kept him.

One divine striker stands for ten head coaches, no?

In short, the tactical support Becher wants, Saint Remo can’t give him.

Saint Remo bought Becher to have him adapt to Saint Remo.

However, since Becher is a star, the transfer fee and salary are exceedingly high for Saint Remo, so this small club is willing to give him the respect due to a star in the early days.

If Becher cannot see through this point, then he will have a hard time truly integrating into Saint Remo and playing a positive role.

But Sotu couldn’t possibly say this to the media.

Fortunately, another reporter quickly asked a more sensitive question: ”We noticed in the last play, Lu Yang seemed to take the ball from Becher’s feet, and Becher himself didn’t seem to intend to pass the ball, is there a conflict between them?”

Sotu: ”That’s precisely what surprises me, Becher and Lu Yang had such chemistry from the start, their combination is promising for the future.”

The reporter gave a thumbs up.

The ability to brazenly lie with eyes wide open, really, you have to hand it to Sotu.

Reporter: ”Lu Yang didn’t celebrate after scoring, is he dissatisfied with the high salary given to Becher?”

Sotu: ”Lu Yang’s agent is already in discussions with the team, and what belongs to Lu Yang will not be short of a penny. He is a very professional player and will not have any emotions because of this. Alright, I have to leave now, we need to review today’s match...”

Sotu left in a rush.

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”Ding! You encountered a draw once more, your team is undergoing some special changes, you need stronger spirit and will to face difficulties. You have obtained a Moment Card, Sun Jihai!”

On the training ground, Lu Yang seldom smiled.

Another ”Sun”!

In the global football evaluation system, Sun Jihai might have a certain gap with Son Heung-min.