What is an attacking defensive midfielder?

Chapter 26 Rangnick's Fury, Taking on an Apprentice?

The game is entering its final moments.

Union Berlin certainly didn't want to lose to the newly promoted team, so after falling behind 1-2, they immediately increased their attacking frequency.

As a result, Union Berlin failed to score and were even overwhelmed by their excessive attacks.

Hao Ren seized the opportunity to make a steal, and then Sebastian sent the ball forward.

Leipzig players maintained control of the ball in the opponent's half.

Finally, after two minutes of possession, Kimmich seized an opportunity for his team.

Snapped!

Kimmich's diagonal pass found Poulsen making a run down the right flank!

Poulsen cut inside from the baseline and passed the ball across to Morris, who was waiting on the left wing.

Seeing an opportunity, Hao Ren decisively moved forward into the penalty area and received a pass from Morris.

"Holy crap?"

"They're in the penalty area again. Is that a defensive midfielder?"

"Let's take a look, it seems like there's a chance!"

Hao Ren unexpectedly won his match against Puenseqi.

At this point, he only had one goalkeeper left to face!

Should we take a shot?

Hao Ren seemed to be thinking of taking a shot, but after noticing Poulsen coming over to support him, the Leipzig midfielder suddenly remembered something.

Snapped!

Push the ball in front of Poulsen.

Hao Ren's choice was to set up artillery for his teammates!

Watch Poulsen!

Both times they faced the goalkeeper directly, but Poulsen found his opportunity...

boom!

"Depend on!"

Poulsen's shot was pushed out of bounds by Haas.

"Hiss...whoosh!"

Although it was Paulsen who failed to seize the opportunity, Hao Ren was the one who felt the most upset.

Mr. Goodman looked dejected after realizing he had failed to create a goal for Poulsen.

Of course, even so, thanks to Hao Ren's goal and assist, Leipzig ultimately emerged as the winners of this match.

"Beep, beep beep—!!!"

"We won again!"

"Damn! That's incredible. Mr. Goodman is like he's on a cheat code this season. He's already on a four-game winning streak."

"Are they going to get five consecutive wins?"

"I'm not saying anything more, brothers, I'm Mr. Goodman's dog!"

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懂球帝留洋专栏（热）——RB莱比锡客场2:1击败柏林联合斩获四连胜，郝仁1球1助+连续4场比赛助攻。

For fans who missed the news of Leipzig's three-game winning streak last week, today's news came as a complete shock.

Why did Hao Ren, who played in the German third division last year, suddenly go to play in the German second division?

What's with this four-game winning streak?

For fans who had already seen the news of a three-game winning streak last week...

Well, even they are completely confused right now.

A newly promoted team, four consecutive wins, and assists in three consecutive games – with these combined advantages, it's hard to imagine what the fans in China are feeling right now.

How could that kid who loves playing League of Legends have such talent?

The news quickly reached Guangzhou Evergrande, and the club expressed their congratulations on Hao Ren's sudden breakout season on their Weibo account.

So what's going on here?

Okay, even Evergrande doesn't know.

[Guangzhou Evergrande Football Club Official Statement: We have spared no effort in developing Hao Ren. However, it now appears that Hao Ren's youth training program may need to be adjusted.]

[Is there nothing wrong? Then why did Hao Ren suddenly become so aggressive after starting his offensive play?]

[To be honest, looking at it now, Hao Ren shouldn't have been developed into a defensive midfielder; he should have been an attacking midfielder!]

[Attacking defensive midfielder my foot! What is an attacking defensive midfielder? There isn't even a single successful example of this. Stop being a hindsight expert.]

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[Task Progress: 4/5]

They've won four straight games without even realizing it.

From this perspective, the task of achieving five consecutive victories doesn't seem too difficult.

Mr. Goodman just needs a little bit of time!

Soon, Hao Ren arrived at Ronnick's office and knocked on the door.

"Come in!"

"teacher!"

Hao Ren bowed slightly to Langnick in greeting.

Since it wasn't his first time here, Hao Ren didn't act too reserved and sat down in the chair: "Sir, what do you need me for?"

Snapped!

Rangnick closed his notebook and stared thoughtfully at Hao Ren: "I want to ask you a question, and you must think it over carefully before giving me an answer."

"Hmm, it's a minor issue."

"Between defense and offense, which direction are you currently leaning towards?"

"..."

As soon as Rangnick posed the question, the entire room fell silent.

This question is very important to Hao Ren, because he is only 16 years old.

At this age, young players should have a plan for their career development.

"You know you'll be 17 next year, and this issue needs to be decided now. Attack or defense? If you prefer attack, I'll consider developing you into an attacking midfielder."

Rangnick took a new document out of the drawer; it was Hao Ren's medical examination report.

"The medical report shows that your future height will not be less than 1.84 meters. This height is not particularly suitable for playing as an attacking midfielder, but it is still acceptable."

Rangnick shoved the medical report in front of Hao Ren: "Well, you need to give me a definite answer. Or do you want to wait and see?"

"Well... Mr. Eric, actually I have a way to solve this problem perfectly."

"Oh?"

Rangnick's eyes lit up immediately.

Could it be... that there's something he, as a professional coach, hasn't considered?

"Tell me quickly, what's the method?"

"Why not just practice both at the same time? You can sharpen a pencil from both ends, so why can't I have two career paths?"

"..."

After a moment of silence, Rangnick's face turned bright red: "You son of a bitch!"

"Goodman, why do you want everything?"

"Hey, don't rush me, sir. I'm talented in both offense and defense; I can solve any problem."

"Don't always think of things so simply!"

Rangnick, who already had a bad temper, lost his temper after exchanging a few words with Hao Ren.

"You're so good at playing as a defensive midfielder, you have to do both attack and defense!"

"Tell me, if you have attacking talent, why didn't you shoot the last ball in yesterday's game yourself, but instead passed it to Youssef (Poulsen)?"

Rangnick leaned back in his chair and launched a direct interrogation of Hao Ren.

Indeed, if Hao Renzhen truly possessed offensive talent, the most appropriate course of action he should have taken at that time would have been to shoot himself.

Instead of passing the ball to Poulsen who is coming up on the right!

"I actually wanted to open the door myself, but..."

As he spoke, Hao Ren's voice grew softer and softer, and he lowered his head.

"But what? You're afraid you won't be able to score?"

"no."

"Just tell me what it is. Don't worry, I won't blame you for whatever reason you give."

"That's right, I told Yousef during halftime that if I could provide an assist in the second half, he would be willing to be my apprentice... I thought of that and that's why I passed the ball."

Hao Ren told the truth, but for some reason, Rangnick froze in front of him after hearing all this.

"What the...fuck!"

"I really am, I really am..."

"Fuck!!!"

Rangnick trembled with rage, clutching his head tightly in his hands: "So that's why we're 2-1, that's why we didn't have a 3-1 score..."

"I, I...you get the hell out of here right now!"

Rangnick is a man who doesn't keep his word; he promised he wouldn't blame anyone no matter the reason.

However, Hao Ren wasn't the type to hold grudges; he just accepted being scolded.

Wait until I grow up.

Perhaps one day, Rangnick will have to become his apprentice!

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