What is an attacking defensive midfielder?

Chapter 28 Mr. Goodman's New Apprentice, Ronnick's Intimidating Training

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"Huff, huff!"

On the training ground next to the rented apartment, Hao Ren was training while wearing his short-sleeved shirt.

The next match against Karlsruhe is very important for Hao Ren.

If he fails to win the next match, his winning streak will be forcibly interrupted.

hiss……

Even just the simple fantasy sent chills down Mr. Goodman's spine.

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[Xabi Alonso's Standard Long Pass Template (Expert)]

Proficiency: -143/500

A long pass was thrown out.

Hao Ren applied considerable force, causing the ball to fly very high, landing approximately 40 meters away.

I borrowed nearly 300 proficiency points through the [Reversal of Cause and Effect] talent. It was great when I was borrowing, but it was really painful when I had to pay it back.

Just as Hao Ren was tired from training and wanted to rest, he stood on the grass, and an idea slowly rose in his mind.

If I keep not making payments, will the system assume I can't afford to pay and give me a discount?

They say the one who lends money is the boss, but Mr. Goodman hasn't experienced what it's like to be a grandfather yet!

Unfortunately, the talent [Reversal of Cause and Effect] was too important to Hao Ren. In order to continue using this talent in the future, he obviously couldn't keep defaulting on his debt.

Having rested enough, Hao Ren prepared to continue practicing his skills.

Suddenly, he noticed two children in the distance staring at him with curiosity in their eyes.

Upon noticing that Hao Ren had noticed them, the two children exchanged a glance, mustered their courage, and ran over.

"Um?"

Hao Ren squinted.

He didn't really enjoy interacting with children, so he took a few steps back.

The two kids wouldn't let go of him, and Hao Ren finally gave up, asking, "What do you want?"

"Sir, was that big kick you made just now?"

The boy who spoke first introduced himself. His name was Lucas, and the boy next to him was Otto; both of them looked to be only six or seven years old.

Hao Ren didn't want the conversation to continue, so he decided to avoid it.

"It has nothing to do with me..."

"That kick went so far! It felt like I was watching a Bundesliga match."

"Haha, yes, you're talking about that long pass just now, right? I did it. It was just okay, nothing special."

Hao Ren stroked his chin, and the two little potatoes in front of him suddenly seemed much more pleasing to the eye: "Why did you say it's like watching a Bundesliga match?"

"We are Hertha Berlin fans, sir. Do you know Hertha Berlin? They're a Bundesliga team. We watch Hertha Berlin games all the time. Your passing is just as good as that of Bundesliga players."

Lucas was quite lively, and he further introduced himself to Hao Ren.

Lucas and Otto are brothers who originally lived in Berlin, but because their parents divorced, they often travel back and forth between Leipzig and Berlin, which is quite tiring.

"Sir, how should we address you?"

"Hao... never mind, just call me Goodman."

"Mr. Goodman!"

Otto's eyes gleamed with admiration for Hao Ren: "Why are you so good? Are you a professional player?"

"nonsense!"

It wasn't Hao Ren who spoke, but Lucas: "Such amazing passing, he must be a professional player. Otto, are you stupid?!"

After being scolded by his brother, Otto immediately fell silent.

Lucas's attention was entirely focused on Hao Ren: "Mr. Goodman, could you teach us long passing techniques? How can we kick passes as far as you?"

In the children's minds, the farther you kick the ball, the more impressive you are. Right now, Hao Ren is no different from God in their eyes.

Hao Ren looked up and took a deep breath: "Sigh, Lucas, you need to know that professional players are very busy."

"Oh, right!"

Lucas suddenly realized, then looked disappointed: "However, Mr. Goodman, you are truly amazing. Could you tell us when you are free? If you are willing to teach us, we can come here when you are free."

"We are all great students. If you would be willing to teach us, we will be as great as you!"

As great as me...

"Cough cough."

Hao Ren feigned hesitation, adopting the air of a reclusive sage: "How about this, I'll play with you for a while tonight, but not for long, at most half an hour."

"Of course! This doesn't mean I'm willing to take you as my apprentices. We'll have to see how you perform in the future."

"That's wonderful, thank you so much, Mr. Goodman!"

Lucas jumped up.

Otto clasped his hands together, as if in deep prayer, and said, "Praise be to Mr. Goodman. We will strive to learn from you!"

……

Red Bull Training Center.

The seventh round of the 7. Bundesliga is tomorrow afternoon. RB Leipzig players are generally in good spirits after four consecutive wins, but Rangnick continues to apply high pressure on them.

"If a four-game winning streak makes you complacent, then I don't think you can be considered professional players at all."

Do you know what I mean?

"Past successes are in the past; for true professional players, our focus should be on the future."

Rangnick's fierce expression made it difficult for the more than 20 players on the field to even breathe.

"We're going for five straight wins! That's the spirit of RB Leipzig!"

"..."

"Phew...that was terrifying."

After Rangnick walked away, the players on the training field gasped for breath.

"Good, aren't you under pressure?"

Kimmich felt that Hao Ren's performance was somewhat unusual, because the latter not only did not show any nervousness, but also gave people a feeling of being full of passion.

"Oh? Haha!"

Hao Ren laughed: "Brother Chicken, how did you know I took on two apprentices yesterday?"

"...Hmm? Disciple?"

"Yes, well... I wouldn't call them apprentices. They're still in the evaluation stage. If they have enough talent, I'll consider taking them on as formal apprentices."

"Then they will most likely become formal apprentices."

Kimmich gave his own prediction.

As a close friend, he knew Hao Ren all too well.

Goodman wouldn't pass up any opportunity to take on apprentices. While he claimed he was just observing them, in his mind, those two guys were already his official students.

Hao Ren patted Kimmich on the shoulder: "Haha, Brother Chicken, then you'll have two junior brothers."

"What level is my junior teammate? Is he also a player in the German second division?"

"They should be able to play in the 2. Bundesliga in the future, as long as I am willing to teach them carefully."

"future?"

Kimmich sensed something was amiss: "And now?"

"It's definitely not possible now. They're only 7 years old. They can't be registered for the German second division at 7 years old. They still have to go to school."

"What the...fuck!"

Seeing Kimmich's dissatisfaction, Hao Ren quickly nudged his teammate: "Brother Chicken, don't underestimate these kids. They're genuinely talented. If you look down on them now, what if I give them my all and they turn around and crush you? Wouldn't you be furious then?"

……

"What are those two talking about?"

Almas stood by the office window, watching Hao Ren and Kimmich shoving each other downstairs.

Soon Rangnick walked over and saw Hao Ren arguing with Kimmich.

"Hmph, they should be struggling to breathe by now. Almas, I told you, we should put pressure on these young players in the team."

As he spoke, Rangnick narrowed his eyes, giving off a very wicked vibe: "Especially that one who likes to take on apprentices everywhere... Heh, look at him now, he's even starting to curse his teammates, he's probably already crying from fright."

Almas: ...