After signing with AC Milan, I will be the king of football!

Chapter 1479: Chapter 420: Mastering Mu’s Strength to Subdue Mu

”Bro, even if you’re joking, let’s be realistic. How long is a sprint anyway? 100 meters in under 10 seconds, and then they need to recover, with lots of pre-race preparation. A soccer match is over 10,000 meters. If you run constantly like that, even Bolt can’t handle it.”

”Aren’t we supposed to be discussing goals? Why are we talking about Huang Kaiwen’s speed?”

”What’s there to discuss about goals? We’re used to it.”

On the stands, Hart had a smug smile.

At the time, he really didn’t think much of it.

He didn’t expect that saying those words could have such a benefit.

In the first leg of this season, Huang Kaiwen returned just in time to miss out.

Today is the second meeting, and he didn’t even make the squad.

He managed to avoid both legs of the league.

He planned to go out and celebrate with friends in the evening.

Huang Kaiwen finished celebrating at the corner flag, and walked back with his teammates, laughing and chatting.

At his peak, Sneijder’s long-range shot was no less impressive than Kaka’s.

These Dutch players are really something.

Even Spain’s formidable attacking line may not necessarily be stronger than the Netherlands’.

The Netherlands’ weakness is in their defense.

De Ligt and Stam, they missed out on the best Dutch days.

”Manchester City is finally making a substitution, Abdisalam Ibrahim is coming on for Adam Johnson. He’s a Norwegian player, also the player with the longest name on the field today. His surname sounds a lot like Ibrahimovic, but Ibrahim is a defensive midfielder and at just 18 years old.”

Boas looked over at Faria and loudly asked, ”When are we making substitutions?”

”Kevin is in great form today. We definitely have to wait until he scores again.”

Faria said with some curiosity.

Normally, Boas would say that kind of thing, why is he eager to sub off Huang Kaiwen today?

Boas nodded disdainfully.

He wasn’t really asking Faria; he said it for Higuain to hear.

To let Higuain know it’s not that he didn’t want to make a substitution; it’s that someone was obstructing it.

Bellamy was again dribbling down the left flank.

Ramos attempted a sliding tackle but Bellamy dodged it, and Ballack immediately stretched out his foot to successfully hook the ball away.

Ballack then quickly spun around for a back pass.

Mikel turned swiftly and made a diagonal pass to Modric, who charged forward on his own.

After some time adapting,

he’s seamlessly integrated into Chelsea’s midfield.

Although all three main players can advance with the ball, Ballack is getting older, and Mikel needs to protect the defense, so Modric is usually responsible for linking the midfield and attack.

The Manchester City players’ defense on the left is very tight, leaving Modric no chance to pass, forcing him to advance himself.

Barry couldn’t just ignore Modric.

Luckily, Ibrahim being on the field eased his burden.

Barry quickly charged at Modric.

Opportunity!

With Barry gone, there were only two people left around Huang Kaiwen. Modric decisively shifted with his right foot to create space, and with a quick touch, flicked the ball with his left foot’s inner instep, swiftly advancing a step during the run, and then passed it back.

Kompany sensed danger.

He abandoned Huntelaar and dashed ahead of his teammate for a sliding tackle.

Without the Immunity Card, Huang Kaiwen dared not take it head-on.

All he could do was regretfully give up his position, avoiding Kompany’s foot.

Modric surged forward again.

Huang Kaiwen feigned a forward run, with Richards and Ibrahim running with him towards the left.

Unexpectedly, Huang Kaiwen twisted his ankle and turned back towards the center.

Modric instantly made a straight pass, with Huang Kaiwen timing it perfectly, allowing the ball to hit the inner side of his extended left foot as he ran, and with an effortless motion, took another step forward, followed by a back pass in motion.

Zabaleta, who initially dashed towards Huang Kaiwen, could only chase after Ramos.

Ramos received the ball and immediately pushed it forward.

Huang Kaiwen indeed ran to the right to receive.

Bridge could only cover and wait for his teammates to provide support.

Joe Cole’s advance was too aggressive and put him in an offside position, forcing Huang Kaiwen to continue dribbling.

Zabaleta caught up, and Bridge decisively gave up his position to guard near the goal line against Joe Cole.

Despite being teammates with Huang Kaiwen for only a brief period, Huang Kaiwen’s skills left a strong impression on him.

Bridge wasn’t willing to forfeit Manchester City’s generous salary.

If he could avoid being outplayed by Huang Kaiwen, he would rather not get involved.

Zabaleta maintained his stance and dared not rush into a tackle.

Huang Kaiwen suddenly shifted to his right foot and accelerated forward, with Zabaleta continuously tracking the distance, unwilling to tackle rashly.

Huang Kaiwen abruptly halted, turned sharply with the ball.

Zabaleta relaxed, assuming Huang Kaiwen intended to pass back.

But soon his eyes widened in surprise!

Standing on the flank, Huang Kaiwen suddenly swung his left foot, striking fiercely under the ball.

Bang—

Given dashed out of the goal line and leaped high; the ball was way above both him and Ballack.

Not having time to raise his hands, Given felt the ball hit him and instinctively looked back.

Given watched in despair as no teammate guarded the left post, and the ball, after deflecting off him, nestled into the net.

”It’s a goal!”

”Huang Kaiwen, it’s Huang Kaiwen again!!!”

”At the very last moment of first-half injury time, Huang Kaiwen scored!”

”Boas decided to make a substitution; Higuain is coming on. He seems to think the game is settled, giving Huang Kaiwen some rest.”

Huang Kaiwen high-fived Higuain on his way off the pitch.

Boas quickly handed him a towel and water bottle, then affectionately wrapped an arm around Huang Kaiwen’s neck and asked, ”Kevin, do you want to go straight home?”