boyutpedia Chapter 27 Big Brother's Starting Lineup, So What's My Role? Liu Yi: Polish My Shoes~
Chapter 27 Big Brother's Starting Lineup, So What's My Role? Liu Yi: Polish My Shoes~
In the 30-minute training match, the main team led the substitutes 3-0.
Liu Yi delivered a standout performance, scoring two out of three goals, dominating the penalty area with his own scoring ability.
The two substitute defenders marking him were clearly unable to keep up with the young Chinese player's pace.
After just one match, Eriksson concluded that Liu Yi's level was such that he could beat even teams in the Championship title race.
In comparison, Lingard's physical strength is even worse than Liu Yi's. Apart from his decent dribbling, his finishing efficiency in front of the goal needs improvement, so he can only be placed on the bench to wait for his chance.
However, Lingard was originally just a courtier who came to accompany the Crown Prince in his studies, so he didn't expect this guy to create much value on the field.
Perhaps it's time to develop some tactics and strategies that suit Liu Yi's characteristics.
As Eriksson returned to his office, pondering how to deploy his troops, his assistant pushed open the door and brought good news.
Manchester United's appeal against Liu Yi's "talent clause" has been successful.
This means that Liu Yi will no longer be subject to eligibility restrictions and will be free to play in all competitions within England.
The Swedish coach snorted coldly.
Ferguson really has a lot of influence.
No, it must be those old men at the FA who saw an opportunity to make money.
For competitions like the English Championship, China certainly wouldn't broadcast them if it had nothing better to do.
But everything will be different if Liu Yi is loaned out. It will definitely attract Chinese media to broadcast the English Championship, and then broadcasting fees, copyrights, and so on can be negotiated.
Five million is still money, and ten million is still money.
After all, who would turn down a good amount of hard-earned money?
"That's good! Start Liu Yi in the next away game against Watford!"
Eriksson trusted his employees implicitly, but the junior assistant coach seemed slightly doubtful.
"Um, Liu just joined the team. Wouldn't it be better to put him on the bench first to integrate him into the team? After all, he might not have a concrete understanding of the Championship..."
The junior teaching assistant's words did not sway Erikson's resolve.
"Judging from his performance in training matches, Liu Yi is fully capable of starting. The reason he can't get playing time at Manchester United is because the competition there is too fierce. I even think his finishing efficiency is comparable to Welbeck's!"
The teaching assistant looked shocked.
Welbeck?!
That England U21 striker, a potential British superstar?
The two are evenly matched, so why would the Swedish coach give Liu Yi such high praise?!
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[Liu Yi Bar]
Pinned post: Sina Sports has secured the Championship broadcasting rights. Stay tuned to Sina Sports for the remaining matches of the 10-11 season!
The forum users were discussing it extensively.
What can I do about your arrogance?: [Finally, I don't have to watch Yi Di on pirated streaming platforms like I'm watching Japanese adult films anymore!]
Chang'an Flowers: [Only signed for one year? Probably because they think Liu Yi won't last long before he reverts to his old form. With his physique, he'd struggle even in the Chinese Super League, let alone the Premier League! Zhao Peng could easily defend him!]
Lord of the Underworld: [Zhao Peng again? Didn't General Fan say, "You Zhao Peng and all that are playing center-back? Can he even play? No! He doesn't have the ability, you know?!" Chinese Super League players are awesome, but why don't we see any playing in England?!]
Red Dust Past Events: [Anyone want to comment on how unpredictable the Championship is? Any sure bets? I see them often have bizarre scores, and I'm hesitant to gamble with my limited funds!]
Soon, the second pinned post appeared.
[Champions League Round 20, Watford vs Leicester City: Starting lineups announced, Liu Yi included!]
The comments below were all saying "Space Yi NB"!
2010 12 Month 4 Day.
Vicarage Road Stadium, Watfordshire.
In the away team's locker room.
Eriksson is making the final arrangements.
"Today we will still mainly use the 4-4-2 formation, with the attack primarily initiated from the flanks."
"Vassell, your speed is key. Once you have the chance, break through in the rib area decisively."
"Steve, you'll play center. Make the most of your pivot role."
"Liu, your position is quite flexible. Use your movement awareness to look for opportunities and threaten the goal!"
Like Zhuge Liang in the Battle of Xinye in the Three Kingdoms, the Swedish coach calmly deployed his troops and arranged his formation.
Lingard, who had been relegated to the bench, muttered to himself.
"Big brother's starting lineup, what about me? What about me?!"
Liu Yi patted his second brother on the shoulder and spoke in a thick Mandarin accent.
"Hey, don't just sit there, you can polish my sneakers."
Lingard rolled his eyes: "One thousand pounds at a time."
"A thousand pounds a time? That's highway robbery! Rooney wouldn't even charge a thousand pounds for shining shoes."
"Hehe, is he really going to polish sneakers?"
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"Okay, good evening, everyone!"
"Welcome everyone to Sina Sports this evening to watch this key match of the 20th round of the English Championship!"
「对阵双方分别是7胜4平8负，积25分排名第12的莱斯特城。」
"And Watford, who have 24 points and are ranked 13th."
"Both teams are currently safe, about ten minutes away from the relegation zone and the playoff zone!"
"Now let's introduce the starting lineups for both sides..."
Vicarage Road Stadium was packed with people.
The football culture in England is still very strong.
Although the team is in the Championship, the attendance rate is still around 90% per game.
Before going on stage, Liu Yi read the note his assistant coach had given him.
The text describes the style and general habits of Watford's defensive players.
Mariapa, valued at €200 million, is a key player for Watford. He is a sweeping center-back who is fast and strong in physical duels, but his reckless style makes him prone to losing his position.
Martin Tyler, valued at €60, is a target man.
This guy should be matched up against Steve Howard.
Therefore, Mariapa will be the main defender against Liu Yi.
A key player in the Championship for two consecutive seasons.
How do I solve this problem?
Perhaps the answer can be found on the field.
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The referee's long whistle pierced the night sky.
The game officially begins!
Watford attack first.
A very typical English team.
The game is fast-paced and features a wide-ranging, aggressive style of play.
Cross from the byline.
Center-back Hobbs leaped high and headed the ball across to clear it.
Andy Financial Holdings' second point.
A counterattack is imminent.
"Watch your butt! Watch your butt!"
Erickson felt the roar sounded familiar.
Turning around, I saw Watford manager McKay waving and yelling.
It turned out that Liu Yi had started moving like a ghost inside the arena, silently drifting diagonally towards his ribs.
Mariapa wanted to teach Liu Yi a lesson.
We're specifically targeting you, the player on loan from Manchester United!
Seeing this, Andy King abandoned his idea of a through pass.
He then launched a long diagonal pass, transferring the ball to the other side of the field.
Vassell started at high speed, leaving Watford's full-back behind, and circled towards the center.
Meanwhile, Steve Howard and Martin Tyler, two tall players, were already entangled in the middle, preparing to contest the high ball.
In the chaos, the ball bounced to the edge of Watford's penalty area.
Paul Gallagher, who had made a late run, took a touch and unleashed a powerful shot from a tight angle into the net.
The three thousand Leicester City fans who had traveled with the team instantly erupted in a thunderous cheer.
Mariapa was very upset.
He kept a close watch on Liu Yi the whole time, leaving the middle lane wide open.
The boy in front of them, hands on his hips, had been completely invisible during the attack and was now leisurely running from near the corner flag towards the celebrating Leicester players.
Somewhat annoyed, Mariapa couldn't help but yell at the blue and white number 23 figure from behind:
"Why are you running towards the corner flag area?!"
Liu Yi turned around, a harmless smile spreading across his face.
"I saw you were sticking close to me, so I just ran around a bit and brought you out so that the midfielders could have shooting opportunities."
Mariapa was speechless.
He then realized that he had fallen into a mental trap—thinking that Liu Yi must have seized an opportunity to start.
Who knew this guy just had a sudden whim and wanted to go for a walk somewhere else!
But what truly enraged him to the point of fainting was not that he had been tricked by Liu Yi.
Rather, he shouldn't have asked that question in the first place.
It seemed as if... his intelligence had been completely outmatched.