Shooting Trajectory is Visible - Chapter 133

Even Kim Min-woo sticks his tongue out.

I know it’s a really disgusting thought, but I secretly find it cute when you stick your tongue out. I should save it as a meme and tease you in the group chat!

And I checked the comments.

→Did you turn around? ㅅㅂㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

→He blocks everything by himself and the attackers can’t score, so he just scores himself… Just a “GOAT”

→“Kim Min-woo” This kid is crazy, so I recommend him lol

→Hannover’s best ever, just GOAT

→Information) Kim Min-woo is now eighteen years old.

→I’m just crazy

→Information) Kim Min-woo scored the winning goal that led to the team’s promotion and victory in the second division.

→It’s you again, Kim Min-woo?

→Just “God”

→This kid really does it all by himself lol

→Big big big

→Who is better, Neuer or Kim Min-woo?

→If you look at his current form, Kim Min-woo wins. Of course, it could be a temporary form, so we’ll have to watch him for a longer period of time, but at this level, even if his form drops, he’s expected to join a big club at least.

→Are you going to Tottenham?

→Let’s get rid of the chicken coop;

Although there was a bit of local broadcasting mixed in, the overall atmosphere of the comments was satisfactory.

Hiya···.

I can’t stand this.

Knock knock.

Shin-ah quickly entered the group chat and left a message.

[Kim Shin-ah: It’s Min-woo hyung again? Siuuuuuuuuuuu!]

[Kim Shin-ah: I really gave up this time and let it go]

[Kim Shin-ah: But it really seems like you’re giving more than what you get from Hanover]

[Kim Shin-ah: She blocks goals well. She scores goals well. There’s nothing she can’t do.]

[Choi Sung-hee: Shin-ah, Mom is watching intuitively ^^ I saw it myself ^^]

[Kim Shin-ah: Ah… I’m jealous… When on earth are you going to play in Korea, Kim Min-woo!]

“Huh?”

Shin-ah flinched even while typing in the chat.

I left a message as if it were a community comment, flowing as water.

···So what? Just don’t do this to your friends.

[Choi Seong-hee: I heard that the national team will be called up and compete in mid-November^^]

[Kim Shin-ah: Huh? Really? Then there’s not much left?]

[Choi Sung-hee: Yeah^^]

It’s November now, and if it’s mid-November, there’s not much left, right? If it’s a national team match, it’ll be my brother’s debut match…

“I absolutely can’t not go to this one, right?”

Oh my! I can’t wait!

You can see this kind of thing for yourself.

“If I think about it, I haven’t actually seen you play a game since you debuted.”

Well······ Since I’m going to Germany to play, there’s no way I’ll actually be able to see it.

I’ve seen you run around wearing Suyang High School uniforms a lot.

“Ugh… someone who played at Suyang High School skipped a grade and became a senior national team player just over a year after his professional debut?”

I thought it was amazing that someone so young went straight to the U23 level, but this is really cool.

And now the game is almost over.

If the game ends like this, Kim Min-woo will become Hannover’s hero again.

As the goalkeeper who directly destroyed Leipzig, one of the Four Emperors.

“It’s exactly like that.”

A variation of Ki Sung-young’s living legend statement, “If you’re feeling suffocated, you should run,” “I’m putting it in because I’m feeling suffocated.”

And Hannover didn’t look like they were going for another goal, as their players formed a defensive scrum as soon as they scored.

“Yeah, that’s it, Jan!”

We’ve scored a goal, so we have to secure it!

They say that if you pour concrete on a rainy day, you’ll end up a slaughterhouse!

***

After that, the game continued with the score tied.

Following Jan’s instructions, Hannover blocked Leipzig’s attacks like an iron wall (ten-back), and when a team of Hannover’s size crouched down, it was not easy for even Leipzig to break through.

Even if it gets through, since my final defense is someone who has kept a clean sheet throughout my career… I have to suck up the points, right?

Beep- beep- beep-!

And the results came out as planned.

Hannover’s strategy of protecting the score, starting with the goal I scored, worked and the game ended as it was.

The Leipzig players all had expressions of disbelief, either wiping their hands over their mouths or standing there dumbfounded.

Of course, among them.

“Hey, Kim?”

Yussuf Poulsen, who had been giving me a hard time throughout the game, slowly approached me, smiled, and took off his uniform.

“Would you like to exchange uniforms?”

“···Ah. What should I do? I’m sorry. There’s one more person who wants my uniform.”

“Huh? I came first?”

“Oh, that’s because I’m a fan. Can I give you the one in the locker room?”

“Oh, if that’s the case, then of course Kim.”

I asked for Yusuf’s understanding and walked towards the audience where I had previously asked Jan about it.

Fortunately, there was an extra layer of tight-fitting underwear (sports innerwear) inside the top uniform, so my skin was not exposed.

More than anything, it was a bit······embarrassing to walk around naked in front of so many people. How could he do that when the other players didn’t seem to mind?

‘Where are you?’

As I walked around, I noticed a small, white hand waving vigorously as if asking for someone to look at it.

It was Luna Light.

Next to her, the younger sister of Jan Light, whom we saw last time, and Luna Light’s aunt, is standing there smiling kindly.

“Kim! Kim!”

As I raise my hand and walk straight towards Luna Light, Luna laughs happily.

“Luna. Here’s the uniform as promised last time. It’s the uniform you wore in the game, so it might smell of sweat. Is that okay? Should I bring you the new uniform from the locker room?”

“No! I like the uniform I wore in the game!”

When I handed it to her with a smile, Luna Light quickly took it and sniffed it with her nose.

“Wow! There’s no smell!”

···What? At least I tried my best in today’s game.

“Kim! Please take a picture for me!”

As I was having a brief conversation while playing with Luna’s ball, the fans around me came over. I briefly responded to their requests and went into the locker room, remembering my promise with Yusuf Poulsen and exchanging uniforms.

***

Jan Lytle was, frankly, not happy with this match.

This match was a testament to how much Kim holds his absolute position in Hannover, and it was disappointing that he got the three points more by sheer luck than by tactical skill.

‘It’s like a cheat key.’

He blocks all the goals that could have been scored by the opponent, and with a bit of luck, he now even creates goals for them.

Kim has always shined in times of crisis, and her presence is revealed in frustrating situations.

So Jan couldn’t help but mention this in his interview with reporters. They had asked about it in the first place.

“What kind of person is Kim in Hanover, Director?”

“He’s like a god. He blocks all the goals, and when it looks like the game is going to be a draw, he even scores a goal himself.”

Jan smiled briefly, then quickly became serious and added.

“Kim is a young player with a huge desire to win. He has a professional consciousness that is greater than any other player. However, it is also true that we were clearly pushed back in the match against Munich and this match against Leipzig, and we did not show good movement.

Tactically, we were completely defeated, but thanks to Kim, we were forced to win. I hope that the players will follow Kim’s example and play harder in the next game.”

The reporters nodded among themselves as if in surprise.

And another question.

“Coach? In Korea, there is an A match scheduled from November 13th to 18th. Looking at Kim’s performance, it seems that his selection for the national team is practically confirmed. If Kim goes to Korea, he will have to enter the country before then. Can Hannover continue to win without Kim?”

I would like to praise Leo even with empty words, but that would be worse than trying to cover the sky with the palm of one’s hand.

So Jan spoke honestly.

“···It won’t be easy. As you all know, Hannover’s performance varies greatly depending on whether Kim is there or not. I can’t guarantee anything, but in order to show the fans the best performance, we need to move a little bit earlier than the opponent, even if it’s just a step ahead.”

“From what you said, it sounds like the players aren’t executing the coach’s tactics well. Is that right?”

The reporters are not missing the opportunity to show their teeth. If there is even a hint of agreement here, the discord between the coach and the players will be covered in the morning papers tomorrow.

Jan turned the steering wheel and smoothed over the uncomfortable question. Jan also wanted to stop the uncomfortable fight with the reporters.

The reporters looked a little disappointed at Jan’s response, but that was it. And then the next question.

“It’s not often that a goalkeeper scores a goal. There have been clubs contacting Kim recently, so will Kim’s performance fuel those rumors?”

“Well, I would like to believe that Kim will at least stay with Hannover until the end of this season.”

Jan finished his interview with the reporters there. Afterwards, reporters flocked to Kim for a separate interview, and Kim dismissed his performance in the game and the goal.

“I was lucky.”

The reporters looked puzzled by the answer, but soon responded with smiles.

“Are you lucky to have kept a clean sheet throughout your career, Kim? You’re a very lucky goalkeeper, aren’t you?”

“Haha. Thank you.”

“···to?”

Kim, who didn’t understand the sarcasm, ended the interview like that.

***

As was the case with my performance against Leipzig, the Bundesliga 1st Division certainly helped me a lot in my development.

Above all, the falling correction rate rose significantly as soon as it entered the first part, and the growth rate increased sharply.

I checked my stats for the first time in a long time, and my stats were as follows:

[Kim Min-woo]

– Stamina: 108

-Stamina: 107

-GK Kick: 118(+5)

-GK Diving: 119

-GK reaction speed: 112

-GK position selection: 111

-GK Speed: 108

– Traits: Yasin’s Eye, Quick and Accurate Kick, Wedge-Shaped Goalkeeper, Iron Legs

-Height: 188cm

-Weight: 76kg

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If we look at the growth of each stat separately,

Stamina: 104 → 108.

Stamina: 104 → 107.

GK kicks from 112 → 118.

GK diving is 113 → 119.

GK reaction speed is 107 → 112.

GK positioning is 103 → 111.

GK speed increased from 104 → 108.

“Little by little.”

And consistently.

I grow up.

What if, someday, the correction rate becomes 0?

Would you be able to maintain your current level of performance without the help of a running mate?

Honestly, right now… I think it would be a bit burdensome without Corsic.

Looking back now, I can’t tell you how fortunate I was to have a defender as my running mate.

In Part 2, I thought it was a waste of time, but it was truly great foresight.

Past me, praise me!

And then the phone vibrates.

Since I was resting at home, I wondered what it was and checked, and it was Yoo Jin-ho.

I had completely forgotten about him while I was busy with the league schedule, but what happened to this guy?

I received the call while lying on the sofa.

“Aye, Wassup!”

-What the heck?

“What’s going on, Director?”

Eugene Ho was silent for a moment, perhaps because he was taken aback by my overly Western greeting. I felt embarrassed and tried to make excuses for myself.

“I just greeted you like this because I felt comfortable with the director. When did you ever call me hyung?”

-Yeah. That’s new. When I was in high school, I couldn’t even make eye contact with that guy…

“I don’t think it was a problem even then.”

-Hey kid. Okay. Congratulations. Did you see that?

“Huh? What?”

-You’ve been selected for the national team. Your name is on the roster for the A-match this November.

“ah···.”

What was meant to come has come.

In fact, I had anticipated it.

I never even imagined that I wouldn’t be able to make it to the national team despite my performance to this extent.

There is no reason why a national team coach, especially one with a conservative disposition, would not use me.

If there’s one thing I can nitpick about, it’s my age. If I had to nitpick, it would be that I lack experience due to my age.

But even such shortcomings are useless in the face of overwhelming power.

Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-im were like that, but unlike them, I was never particularly neglected by the national team coach.

The weak points, such as the feet, have also been improved considerably, and we can now boast that our defensive ability is the best in Korea.

Field players are often used or not depending on the coach’s tendencies, but goalkeepers just need to block well.

-You’re speechless? Are you that happy?

“···That’s not it. I expected it. That’s why I’m indifferent. Actually, it’s more surprising that I was hired only now.”

-Hmm. If you get celebrity disease, there’s no answer…

“That’s absolutely not true?”

Even though I said this, my heart feels a little warm. Finally, I’m going. Not by age, but by national team. With Kim Min-je as my teammate, Son Heung-min, Hwang Hee-cheon… Hoo.

“But who is our opponent for the A match? I haven’t checked because I’ve been so busy with Hannover’s schedule.”

-Mexico and Japan.

“Mexico and Japan?”

What the heck. The lineup is stronger than I thought.

-Against Mexico it’s a friendly match and against Japan it’s the final World Cup qualifier. Don’t you know? Don’t you watch the A-matches?

“I’m also busy analyzing Bundesliga matches···.”

It really was.

Although Hannover does provide support, I tend to analyze the teams I play against on my own.

It’s not that it’s of much help to have the ability to see trajectories······but it’s better than not doing it at all.

-So? How is he? Is our iron walled Kim Min-woo a satisfactory opponent?

“It’s not bad. No, honestly, it’s okay. But are all the teams you’re competing against coming out as first-team players?”

-Oh. I told you it’s the final qualifier? You really don’t care about matches you can’t play in?

“well···.”

I shouted, “Ah!” and asked.

“Then the national team squad is also top-notch, right? Son Heung-min, Hwang Hee-cheon, and Kim Min-je are all playing, right?”

-Japan also has a legendary first team, so are we only going to pick domestic players? If we fall in the rankings, we won’t be able to go to the World Cup?

“aha.”

Eugene Ho clicked his tongue a few times and then added nonchalantly.

-And then I got promoted.

“yes?”

-You’re not the U23 coach anymore. You’ve changed your position to the national team coach. Actually, it’s been a while, but you can tell right away that you don’t know. Tsk tsk. Pay attention to the people around you.

The sudden news made his voice grow louder in surprise.

“No, what? How do you know if I don’t say anything? And more than that, what kind of connections do you have at the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation, Director? Your growth trajectory is similar to mine.”

-Everyone around you knows that except you, honey! And, if you work hard in social life, you’ll all be blessed. My brother owes it to you. You, honey, will be one with me until I die. Got it?

“Ow···.”

I’m glad to see you again at the national team, the boring top-tier team. I sent Yoo Jin-ho a ceremonial congratulation while hiding my feelings.

“Anyway, congratulations. I guess you can easily buy banana milk and cream bread in Korea?”

-Tsk. Take care of yourself. Don’t get injured. Okay? Come over to Korea like that. We’re going to have to deal with you, and these are important matches for us. Got it?

“Bye~”

After finishing my call with Yoo Jin-ho, I took a deep breath.

“I’m already looking forward to it.”

Finally, we’re welcoming Captain Son.

Coach, you’re not going to put me on the bench to pick a fight with me, are you?

I don’t think that will happen since the country we are dealing with is a country.

“It seems like the manager who was brought in after Klinsgel was cut was put in too hastily. Public opinion is not good either…”

I heard that the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation tried to appoint a domestic coach, but public opinion was too cold, so they quickly replaced him with a foreign coach.

Since then, although the players have been showing results according to their weight class, there have been rumors that the tactics are not very good.

···If that’s the case, then why did you change it?

Anyway, I’m saying that there isn’t a coach among the national team coaches who has a good reputation.

Even the legendary Hiddink in 2002 had the humiliating nickname of Oh Dae-young, and Bento, who advanced to the round of 16, was criticized for nothing until he reached the round of 16, so in the end, there needs to be meaningful results to satisfy people.

How about this director?

Well······You’ll know if you go and experience it yourself.

End

ⓒ Doctor Am