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120. Competition for the starting position from the start (3)

The fire was lit as soon as the second half began.

Robinho, who should have been on the first line, lowered his line and quietly came down to the 1.5 line to receive the ball himself.

Since he couldn't make the play he wanted, he gave himself a free-role, opening the door to an attack.

Hoyoung, who was watching Robinho's movements, took a step back.

'I guess I was in a hurry.'

Hoyoung took a step back.

I wouldn't avoid a fight if it was inevitable, but right now it was a situation where I could easily avoid it.

I didn't want to cause any unnecessary trouble.

I thought this was the most rational response.

Moreover, Hoyoung did not stop there and played the game by adjusting to Robinho's play.

In fact, even before the first half started, I was going to secretly fight for control with Robinho, but I changed my mind.

It was after listening to Carlos' advice.

'Because we're still one team.'

If this had been a team training, we would have fought head-on without backing down.

But now the game against Chicago Fire was in full swing.

It was not only disrespectful to the fans who paid high ticket prices, but it was completely against the spirit of sports to get caught up in childlike emotions and engage in internal strife.

That is professionalism.

'Zidane said that. Soccer is not a talent show.'

However, this did not mean that he wanted to be a groomsman for Robinho.

Helpers can also receive the spotlight.

There was no need to focus on showing off the play.

No matter what position you play, your skills will be revealed.

For example, Yashin won the Ballon d'Or as a goalkeeper, and Beckenbauer changed the history of soccer as a defender.

Presence is something that can be exercised anywhere.

It was from that moment on.

The reason Hoyoung showed unusual movements and the team's organizational strength gradually began to revive.

Exactly 12 minutes into the second half.

Short and accurate passing plays starting with Hoyoung gradually raised the tempo of the game.

There was a feeling that something was going to happen at any moment.

It was an interesting aspect that made even some spectators who did not know soccer sweat.

Creeping.

Tension began to permeate the pitch.

War clouds.

The Chicago Fire's defensive formation was shaking precariously, and the formation became disorganized and uncontrolled, appearing one after another.

This was the result of Woo Ho-young's build-up and playmaking that started about 10 minutes ago.

Maestro on the field.

It was a situation that fit that description perfectly.

Zidane, who played on the right wing, was constantly impressed by the sight.

'What the hell…'

Zidane had no memory of ever teaching anything like that.

He clearly taught a modernist style of game management based on offense and defense coordination and precise passing.

However, Hoyoung went one step further and displayed classic playmaking with astute judgment.

Very leisurely and precise.

At the same time, he was very good at throwing in key passes at unexpected moments.

'Where on earth did you learn that?'

Zidane rubbed the sharp bridge of his nose to calm the tremors of his body.

A year ago, I told Woo Ho-young about my unique world, and he took that and created another world.

Of course, that doesn't mean that there hasn't been such a style in the history of soccer.

but.

'There are very few people who succeed.'

Di Stefano Cruyff Beckenbauer.

Only legendary players succeeded.

No, it became a legend because it was successful.

Zidane became greedy.

I wanted to further develop Woo Ho-young's soccer skills.

Although he was very creative, there were still some shortcomings in his eyes.

'In times like that, we need to boldly shake off the situation and bring the third line to the front to take advantage of the margin. There are glimpses of play that hasn't been refined yet.'

Although he was physically dead, his eyes were still sharp.

My sense of actual combat was slowly declining, but as I gained experience, my perspective on the game was broadening.

The sight of Hoyoung seen through those eyes was like a black hole.

An unknown world that seems to be hiding something.

I wanted to help get it out.

Although the tutoring ended a long time ago, I still felt like I wanted to guide him.

I was hopeful that with him, I would be able to make good memories before I retire.

Then take a peek.

Zidane's movements began to become more active, and the flow of the game became uncontrollable.

Although he seemed dull, his every action was a living Zidane.

And that sharpness caused embarrassment to the opposing defenders.

The old man was still alive, and his strength was of great help to Hoyoung.

He played the role of a breakwater by drawing pressure from the opponent so that Hoyoung could control the flow of the midfield.

Like a mother bird bringing food.

Meanwhile.

Hoyoung got the trend back on track.

Replacement of new and old.

Zidane's stage was being handed over to Hoyoung.

Like a pre-written script, the players moved in accordance with Hoyoung's intentions.

The stage reached its climax.

The end result was a goal that came from Robinho's toes.

And that moment.

'This is it.'

Hoyoung felt a thrilling sensation from head to toe, and the shivers never stopped.

Achievement.

This was the real reason for exercising.

And only when that sense of accomplishment is conveyed to the audience does one become the protagonist.

"Woo! Woo!!"

Hoyoung's name rang out in the stadium, starting with some fans shouting.

The name of Robinho, who actually scored, was hardly mentioned.

Matching Robinho's play actually made Hoyoung shine.

Schuster, who was watching the game with sweaty hands, licked his lips.

'That's unexpected income.'

There were three major gains.

First of all.

'Rovinho's movement is quite good.'

Giving yourself a freeroll may have been unreasonable, but the result was successful anyway.

As the Chicago Fire's defense was already weakened, Robinho's concentration in the center was a great help in opening up various attack routes.

In particular, it had the effect of giving wings to the left and right wingers, and Chicago's defense was beaten to the point of fainting by Callejon and Zidane.

'As expected, it's Rob.'

This was Coach Schuster's impression as he watched the second half of the game.

No matter how many mental flaws Robinho has, if he plays soccer well, everything can be forgiven.

Of course, it would be a problem if it ruined the team atmosphere or had a negative impact on other players, but Robinho was not to that extent.

Although he did not have a high level of soccer intelligence or understanding of tactics, he was a player who brought joy to the audience with his monstrous soccer sense and technical skills.

To put it simply, he was a genius who came out once every 10 years or not.

'He's a player you can't miss, no matter how much you pay.'

And a second income.

'Woo Ho-young….'

I thought he was the first genius among geniuses in 100 years.

The more Robinho shined in the second half, the more Schuster's eyes turned to Ho-Young Woo.

Robinho's play may be flashy on the outside, but it was only possible because of his supportive teammates in the first place.

Especially Woo Ho-young.

Robinho's play was shining because of his dedication and support.

'Robinho is accepting the move down to the 1.5 line.'

Robinho finished the match, but it was Hoyoung who made it possible.

In that sense, today's true protagonist was Hoyoung.

'Just because you score a lot of goals doesn't mean you're the main character.'

This can be seen by looking at the fact that even though France's top striker Thierry Henry scored numerous goals for the national team, he was always unable to escape the shadow of second-best player due to Zidane's presence.

The relationship between Woo Ho-young and Robinho was in the same vein.

One way or another, the main character was Woo Ho-young.

Schuster was truly impressed.

'He takes a step back and takes advantage of himself…'

In fact, Schuster was looking forward to a competition between the two, but unfortunately, Hoyoung avoided it outright.

At first, I thought he was avoiding it because he was scared.

If that wasn't the case, I wondered, 'Is it consideration?'

But it was neither.

'Smart play.'

That's how he felt.

Ho-Young Woo was making up for his lack of technical skills compared to Robinho with his mentality.

'It was a godsend that Zidane became his teacher.'

This was the first time for Schuster that the effectiveness of tutoring was so outstanding.

I could understand why Chairman Perez and Rucci were anxious about tutoring last year.

And third income.

Today, Schuster placed Robinho at the top to find a new combination, but he received unexpected income.

That is the chemistry between Zidane and Woo Ho-young.

This was definitely a chemistry that would cause a sensation.

I wondered if this might be the chemistry between Zlatan and Adriano, which shocked fans around the world last year.

'If you polish it properly, it will work well in La Liga as well. If only there were conditions for the two of them to work together full time…'

One was too young and the other was too old.

As long as that was complemented, it would have been enough to appoint him as a starting member rather than a sub member.

'I hope the season comes quickly.'

But the surprise didn't stop there.

As time passed, Woo Ho-young's play became more and more mature, and he began to slowly take over Robinho's presence.

Robinho was still strong.

He taunted the players with his deceptive tricks, as if a viper was crawling on his body, and bitten them mercilessly whenever he got the chance.

There were three goals scored in the second half alone.

However, Zidane and Woo Ho-young were in the background, and around 40 minutes into the second half, Woo Ho-young even changed his playing style.

Like a chameleon.

He began to show on-the-ball play that was comparable to that of Robinho.

His dribbling and individual skills were not on par with Robinho's, but his ball control, hitting, and running were completely different.

That's because Hoyoung's main weapon was not his mentality, but his on-the-ball play with crazy speed.

It's not that I don't do it because I can't do it, I just put it away for a while because I don't need to do it.

For the moments that truly need to be written.

At a time like right now.

[Woo Ho-young! Run! We take advantage of the opening in the defensive formation to make a surprise breakthrough!]

[One person! two people! Defenders fall off the trees like leaves blowing in the wind!]

First meeting with Ronaldo.

Hoyoung was now imitating what Ronaldo showed during team training at that time.

As they say, "This is how leadership comes."

Percussion!

Hoyoung, who beat the goalkeeper with a ball speed that was impossible to keep up with, calmly put the ball into the empty goal.

Tens of thousands of spectators cheered and applauded.

But Hoyoung was silent.

I silently crossed the field and ran towards Zidane, who was approaching me.

Then he raised his index finger and pointed at Zidane.

The audience's eyes turned towards that direction.

Their images were displayed on a large electronic display board.

Zidane had wrinkles on his forehead, and Hoyoung, standing in front of him, had dimples at the corners of his mouth.

And the image of Robinho standing tall in the distance appeared in the corner of the screen.

Hoyoung's eyes turned towards that direction.

[Rovinho]

Talents

– Dribbling genius (T)

– Dribbling genius (U)

– Fantastic dribbling (S+3)

– (See more)

(You can covet one talent when you meet the conditions.)

(T grade When you covet (Title), you can acquire some of the senses. However, you must be over 18 years of age to covet it.)

(For S rank or higher, you can covet it by achieving the hidden condition.)

(Condition 1: Train together for 300 minutes )

(Condition 2: Play with the same team)

(Condition 3: Score in a game with the same team)

(Condition 4: Play with the same team and win)

(Hidden condition: Open when you desire 1 or more talents)

Robinho's U-level talent.

'I can bring it after the game today.'

Although it was an unofficial match, there was a lot to be gained from it.

Above all, there was a lot of gain in terms of experience.

I felt a lot, especially in the mental aspect.

What playing for the team is all about.

This is what a true professional is.

'We are soccer players.'

It was around that time that a thought occurred to me.

[Strong professionalism (A+)]

"Ah…"

I was overcome with emotion.

The second manifestation of talent following fighting spirit.

This was my step into becoming a true professional.

Robinho, who was staring at the scene endlessly, lost himself in thought without realizing it.

"…."

Robinho was highly regarded for his boldness in showing off his skills to the fullest without being intimidated no matter who the opponent was, but he showed little of that after the second half.

Although he scored more goals than anyone else, he failed to show his true presence.

I thought it was the bear who was talented and the guy who made the money, but it turned out to be the opposite.

"What a piece of shit…."

Not long after that.

Beep –

The sound of the whistle on the pitch announced the end of the game.

The baseball score was 7-1 on the electronic display board.

The winner is Real Madrid.

Among them, Robinho, who recorded 3 goals and 1 assist, was selected as Man of the Match by the host company and was interviewed.

Although he had no impact, it was as if he was selected because he was the highest scorer.

And he expressed his sincere thoughts about the game with a funny face.

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