Transformation Ideas

### Chapter 22: Transformation Ideas

The atmosphere on the training ground was very relaxed. After all, the team had just won a championship, and even the usually stressed-out Del Neri had a smile on his face.

Starting a new season with a championship was undoubtedly very exciting.

"Hey, did you know that there's a new psychologist on the team? And she's a real beauty," Postiga said with a mysterious and longing look. "I can't wait to have a one-on-one counseling session with her."

Quaresma expressed doubt, "Did you see her yourself? Or just heard about her?"

"Yeah, of course I saw her. She was really fascinating. I swear she was as sexy and beautiful as Monroe!"

Quaresma rolled his eyes and shook his head. Monroe was not his type at all.

But the conversation attracted the attention of those around them.

"Look at the beauty, shouldn't you just look at her face?" Valent said with a disdainful expression. "Shouldn't you look at her figure first?"

"No, no, the real connoisseur looks at her legs first!" Bosingwa chimed in proudly, clearly thinking he was the expert.

The debate among them continued, each one convinced their perspective was correct.

To settle the argument, they brought in the well-established Baia as the referee.

After listening to their arguments, Baia expressed doubt. "How to look at a beauty? Shouldn't we look at the criminal law first?"

Everyone was defeated, and their admiration for Baia surged. It turned out that the real wise men were among them.

After their banter, under the leadership of Del Neri and the assistant coach, the players began their training session. Del Neri continued to implement his offensive football concept, which was clearly not a simple process.

Quaresma trained very seriously. He knew that technical and tactical training was one of the main ways to improve the team's ability to cooperate.

Even if Del Neri's tactical ability was not at the level of a first-class coach, it was better than nothing.

After a training session, the team's ability to cooperate improved incrementally, akin to watching an hour of game video.

While not dramatic, the steady growth in strength was like a trickle that would eventually converge into a flowing river, leading to a qualitative leap.

After the team's regular training ended, as teammates left the training base one by one, Quaresma stayed for further training. Compared to the simple training environment at home, the conditions at the team's training base were obviously better.

Of course, while improving his skills, Quaresma did not forget to think about his future.

What was Quaresma most famous for in his past life?

Besides his dazzling fancy moves, his incredible outside instep pass and shot were recognized as unique skills in football that most could not easily imitate.

His strongest point was his knack for unconventional plays. This was his secret weapon, which could be decisive in critical moments.

Reflecting on the development direction of modern wingers, Quaresma couldn't help but contemplate his future positioning and development.

There are several different types of wingers and playmakers in football, each with specific roles. While they might seem similar, their functions vary significantly.

Some wingers primarily focus on crossing from the sidelines;

Others cut inside to make shots;

Some midfielders use the space on the sides to organize the team's offense;

There are even alternative wing-backs who primarily focus on defense;

In short, the diversity of tactics and individual characteristics has created many types of wing players.

So, how should Quaresma develop?

In his previous life, Quaresma was obsessed with dribbling and flashy skills. While he often outplayed opponents on the sidelines, his moves were far from the goal, posing minimal threat to the opposition.

Moreover, constantly holding onto the ball meant the team's overall offensive speed was limited, often missing the best opportunities. The team coach frequently looked at him with frustration due to his ball-hogging.

In the past, people often compared Quaresma, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Nani, three athletes from Lisbon, to understand the importance of winger transformation.

If comparing fancy dribbling and technical skills, the ranking should be Quaresma > Nani > Cristiano Ronaldo.

But when they couldn't rely on their dribbling to further their careers, they faced the necessity of transformation.

Ronaldo, under Ferguson's guidance, transformed into an all-around striker, achieving unstoppable success;

Nani, unable to transform due to physical limitations, failed to grow significantly;

But Quaresma, believing his wing dribbling was his strength, resisted transformation and ended up with a mediocre career.

Had he not been so stubborn, perhaps his achievements could have rivaled Cristiano Ronaldo's. This was a source of regret and sighing for Quaresma.

Everyone has their own convictions, and persistence often lacks a right or wrong. Quaresma might have felt satisfied, but now that he had become Quaresma, he wouldn't be content with his past life's results. He wanted to go further, to see the highest peaks.

Inheriting Quaresma's technical abilities and possessing a powerful system, it was inevitable to strengthen and transform himself.

How to transform?

While he considered Cristiano Ronaldo the best reference, knowing Ronaldo's transformation led to great success, Quaresma wanted to be more comprehensive, more complete than Ronaldo.

In the late Manchester United era, Ronaldo mastered all offensive methods, creating and finishing opportunities. However, at Real Madrid, benefiting from a strong midfield, Ronaldo focused on improving his finishing ability, eventually transforming into a pure scorer. Over time, his dribbling ability and chance creation skills declined sharply.

Quaresma aimed to improve his finishing and integrate his football skills without diminishing his chance creation abilities. He believed that if he succeeded, he could definitely reach the pinnacle of world football.

The single dominance of one player in his previous life was too monotonous. According to his prediction of his growth rate, perhaps in a few seasons, world football would witness a three-way rivalry, leading to his reign over the sport.

With his goals determined, Quaresma continued practicing for over an hour at the mini-stadium, focusing purely on shooting practice.

Though it was monotonous, he knew every practice session was a building block on his path to success. When the path was fully paved, it would be his time to shine.

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*** Author's Note***

Guys, I have released another story named "One Piece: As Kizaru." If you are a One Piece fan, you might enjoy reading that story.

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