Chapter 44 I forgot to mention that I actually run pretty fast.
Team B served first, with center forward Rojas and defensive midfielder and captain Semedo standing in the center circle.

Europe is still using the two-person serve method, where two players on the team stand in the center circle to serve the ball, rather than passing the ball directly back with the first kick.

The assistant referee blew the whistle, Rojas kicked the ball forward, and Semedo took the ball and passed it back.

Jiang Yuan looked around on the left, looking for a suitable opportunity to move. He knew very well that he would have a lot of ball possession in his first game with the team.

This is not because of how strong Jiang Yuan is, but because Alvarenga wants to see where Jiang Yuan's limit is.

Flores, the midfielder of Team B who received the ball, faced the pressure of Team A and completed a small-scale two-pass combination with captain Semedo who rushed back to support.

After getting the ball, Semedo passed it to Jiang Yuan without hesitation.

really!

Jiang Yuan had anticipated this ball and stopped it with a few quick steps. Jiang Yuan's sense of the ball was not particularly good and the ball was stopped a little off-center, but he still controlled the ball.

"This kid's basic skills are not solid!"

Alvarenga on the sidelines couldn't help but sigh when he saw this scene. A player's ability to stop the ball in mobile warfare is a crucial part of the entire offensive and defensive system. If Jiang Yuan can't even stop the ball, it would be a bit difficult for him to play in the Portuguese U17 league.

"Losos, when did I ever tell you he had a good stop?"

Enrique on the side spread his hands.

"Believe me, his outside instep will surprise you, just like Hu Lun and I were surprised!"

"Julen? The Julen you are talking about is Julen Lopetegui?"

"Do we have another Mr. Hullen in Porto?"

Enrique's words made Alvarenga look at Jiang Yuan with a higher opinion. To be noticed by the head coach of the first team, could it be that the outside instep of this Chinese kid is really so gorgeous?
Unfortunately, what the two didn't know was that Quaresma's outside of his foot was not actually Jiang Yuan's main ability. Jiang Yuan's strengths lay in his ability to dribble past opponents and to take direct free kicks!
It has to be said that the tactical awareness of the players of Porto's youth team is much stronger than those of his teammates in school. As soon as Jiang Yuan stopped the ball, he was immediately pressed by Toni. Turning around, he saw that No. 16 Miguel who wanted to support him on the right had been blocked.

Jiang Yuan looked left and right, wanting to make a wall pass with the full-back, but just as he was about to do so, he was ridiculed by Tony.

"Asian boy, can you pass someone over to me?"

Tony has that rebellious feeling that is so typical of English teenagers.

Jiang Yuan curled his lips. Although he, a man in his twenties, didn't want to compete with these U17 kids, Jiang Yuan wanted to fight for himself.

So Jiang Yuan looked at his own full-back and pretended to pass the ball.

At this time, Tony made a fatal mistake. His attention was attracted by the non-ball-holding players of Team B.

It's now!

Jiang Yuan suddenly pushed the toe of his right foot forward and poked the ball out between Tony's legs.

Then, Jiang Yuan walked around the astonished Tony and ran out from his side.

After completing the breakthrough, Jiang Yuan observed that Team A's defense on the left was very dense, so he chose to turn his body to the right and sent a long pass at a 45-degree angle to the right with his right foot.

Unfortunately, the ideal is beautiful, but the reality is cruel. Jiang Yuan's long pass failed to accurately grasp the landing point and was hit to the end line by the rushing full-back of Team A.

"Paul, I admit that the crotch pass just now was indeed brilliant, but it is hard to believe that a winger does not have the ability to cross or pass the ball. You see, Jiang has no left foot ability, so when he wants to cross or pass the ball on the left, he must turn his body to the right. You know, this undoubtedly gives the defenders a chance!"

Alvarenga sighed, modern football has increasingly stringent requirements on wingers' two-footed ability.

If you play on the left, you need to have the ability of your right foot so that you can cut inside and shoot. But the ability of your left foot is also necessary, otherwise your cross after breaking through on the left will become a big problem.

Enrique's expression was a little awkward. He could clearly sense the hidden meaning of his old friend's words, which was that you are not a qualified scout.

"Losos, finish watching the game first!"

Enrique licked his lips and watched Jiang Yuan running back and forth on the court. Now he could only hope that this Chinese boy would give him some face. Even if he didn't want to perform brilliantly, at least he could give him a few acceptable performances.

Just pass the test!

Team B sent the ball out of bounds, and Rojas, who received the ball, was surrounded by many people and finally failed to protect the ball. After a series of passes, the ball came to Tony's feet again.

Tony looked ahead, passed the ball back and then accelerated forward suddenly.

Unfortunately, Team B's defense was not to be underestimated. As soon as Tony rushed out, he was targeted by two defensive players. Therefore, the midfielder of Team A who had the ball did not choose to give the ball away immediately, but chose to advance slowly with the ball.

"Jiang, go up and put more pressure on me. If you can't protect the ball, give it to me!"

This is Rojas talking to Jiang Yuan. The Nigerian center is really caring towards Jiang Yuan.

Jiang Yuan raised his thumb to indicate that he did not refuse. After all, his ability to protect the ball was indeed a major weakness.

So he didn't hesitate, rushed from the left to the middle, forcing Team A's ball carrier to pass the ball.

Just before Toni received the ball, captain Semedo suddenly rushed out from behind and destroyed the ball with a flying tackle.

The ball that was shoveled out returned to Team B's feet. Mirado, who was dribbling the ball, looked up and wanted to pass the ball to the right, but Enrique shouted at this time: "Give the ball to Jiang!"

During the fierce confrontation, Mirado did not have time to figure out whether the source of the voice was coach Alvarenga, and chose to pass the ball to Jiang Yuan.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have interfered..."

Enrique looked at his old friend apologetically. Logically speaking, as a scout, he should not interfere in the game.

Alvarenga shook his head and said slowly: "There is really no problem passing the ball to Jiang Yuan. If he can break through, he can make a single run on the left ..."

"But he was facing Felix, the fastest player in our U17 class!"

Alvarenga's words made Enrique worried. He looked at the situation on the field. Jiang Yuan from Team B and Felix from Team A were playing one-on-one on the wing.

Enrique's original intention was to let Jiang Yuan get more ball possession and prove his vision with his performance, but he didn't expect that Alvarenga had already made arrangements and let Felix run to the right to defend Jiang Yuan with the full-back.

This can be said to be a case of overdoing it!
On the court, Jiang Yuan, who was holding the ball, stared at Felix's body center of gravity. Felix was also staring at Jiang Yuan's body center of gravity and the ball under his feet.

"Give up, man. I don't mean to bully you, but I'm very fast. You can't beat me even if you play tricks."

Felix had a smile on his face.

Unexpectedly, a scene that made everyone stunned appeared.

Jiang Yuan first pushed the ball back with the inside of his left foot, drawing Felix's center of gravity toward himself, and then pushed the ball hard with the arch of his right foot.

The moment of completion, push the ground with your right foot with all your strength.

He chose to force his way through!
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(End of this chapter)