Shooting Trajectory is Visible - Chapter 198



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Episode 198

198 Give me tactics

[Manchester United signs Kim Jun-young (official)]

◆Manchester United signed Kim Jun-young (18). Kim Jun-young, from Suwon Shenyang in the K-League… … .

For South Korean soccer fans, the long-awaited news has finally come to an end.

News of Kim Jun-young’s transfer to Manchester.

Literally every community was in a festive mood, and it wasn’t just the soccer community.

→Wow, a Korean Manchester United striker ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

→I recognized him from the moment he scored multiple goals in his A-match debut. He even scored a goal in the next match. Even if the opponent was Jordan or UAE, scoring 3 goals in 2 matches for the national team at that age is crazy.

→He showed crazy moves on the field and now he’s showing crazy moves in the transfer market too ㄷㄷ

→Wow~ Goalkeeper Kim Min-woo, striker Kim Jun-young. Now we can see Kim giving and Kim scoring?

→He’s a striker who’s fun to watch play. His intelligence is obvious, which makes him attractive.

People still didn’t know about Kim Jun-young’s reserve transfer. They just thought that since Manchester United had called him up, they were going to use him in the first team right away.

→No, if that’s the case, how many players from big clubs are there in the national team? 2 from Man U, 1 from Tottenham, 1 from Munich, 1 from PSG, and if you include Heechun hyung, 6 out of the 11 starting players are from big clubs, f*ck lol

→Mom, give me a box of makgeolli

→Kim Min-woo, Kim Min-je in defense, Lee Kang-im, Son Heung-min, Hwang Hee-cheon, and Kim Jun-young in offense. Isn’t this like a European national team?

→Seriously, I recommend anyone who is looking forward to this World Cup ㅋㅋㅋ

→If Kim Jun-young goes to Manchester United and does average, Korea won’t have to worry about a striker anymore.

As Korean soccer successes continue to unfold, Korea is in a festive mood. And unlike Korea, its neighboring country, Japan…

→As expected, my brother is amazing

→Moriyasu will be completely destroyed in the upcoming match.

→I’m jealous… Why don’t players like Son Heung-min or Kim Min-woo come from Japan? Even the few players who go to big clubs aren’t that many. Most of them just go to small clubs.

→Honestly, I’m dying of stomachache just thinking about Son Heung-min, but two players from Munich, PSG, and Manchester United… I feel like my stomach is twisting.

Recently, I have noticed that Koreans are very envious of the continuous transfers to big clubs. However, the local Manchester United fans…

[Who is this guy? Is he the striker version of Kim?]

[It doesn’t look like they brought it in with the intention of using it right away. It looks like they’re going to use it after it grows.]

To Manchester United, who had been spending a lot of money, Kim Jun-young’s transfer fee was nothing more than a drop in the bucket. His weekly salary was also cute. That’s why most people either didn’t care much or only found it a little interesting.

Now it is entirely up to Kim Jun-young how this reaction will change in the future.

“I will definitely survive at Manchester United and lift the Big Ears together with Minwoo hyung!”

Kim Jun-young’s ambition revealed as he left Korea. The story didn’t end there.

The roster for the final match of the upcoming World Cup 3rd qualifying round has been announced, and Kim Jun-young’s name is proudly included.

It was only natural. He had shown great performance at the last call-up, and this time he had even transferred to Europe, to a big, big, big club that anyone who watches football knows about.

Of course, it is true that they have weakened a lot compared to their former status, but Manchester United is still a big club.

After watching the entire process on the Internet, Kim Shin-ah sent a KakaoTalk message to Kim Min-woo.

[Kim Shin-ah: Haha]

[Kim Shin-ah: Taking Suyang High School’s Cholttagu to Manchester United?]

[Kim Min-woo: My loyal subject]

[Kim Min-woo: Don’t ignore the capable idiot]

[Kim Shin-ah: Is he a general or something under Yi Sun-sin?]

[Kim Min-woo: Yeah]

[Kim Min-woo: Planning to create a Kim Min-woo division at Manchester United]

[Kim Shin-ah: Wow Korea Cartel]

[Kim Min-woo: Watch carefully… You will see Kim blocking, Kim passing, and Kim scoring a goal later.]

[Kim Shin-ah: What kind of shadow clone technique is that?]

Europeans have a hard time distinguishing between Asians, so don’t they get confused when there are a lot of Koreans on the same team?

Kim Shin-ah shook her head and put her cell phone in her pocket. Now it was time to study.

* * *

Premier League Round 3.

Manchester United vs Liverpool.

One of the Premier League’s biggest events, known as the North West Derby.

Today’s match will be held at Old Trafford, Manchester United’s home ground.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was asked a lot of questions before the match, most of which were related to Kim Min-woo.

“The manager said Kim’s interview with Manchester United was very reckless. Kim has only played two games so far, but he led the team to victory with a clean sheet and the winning goal in the opening game. Do you still think about Kim?”

Klopp chuckled at the question. He had been on this floor for so long that he could clearly read the reporters’ intentions.

“I think Kim is a great player. The only thing I criticized as being frivolous was that interview. And I understand that interview. I was the same way when I was that age.”

A gentle smile spread like waves. Klopp also smiled and continued answering.

“I’ve been watching all the recent Manchester United games. He’s definitely a great goalkeeper. Usually, when you move to another league, even great players have a period of time to adjust to the league… … Kim has been playing just like he did at Hannover.”

And Klopp, who gave a lengthy answer to the question, adding several adjectives, made the most important statement.

“… … But my opinion remains the same. Kim’s remarks back then were reckless.”

“So, coach, who do you think will win this North West Derby?”

Klopp was about to say that the victory was of course for the Kop, but then cleared his throat as he recalled Kim’s performance.

“Well, it’s a tight derby match, so I can’t say for sure what will happen or who will win right now.”

“Then, Director!?”

“The interview ends here.”

Klopp, who cut off the reporters’ intentions at the right time, stood up. There was no need to become prey to the hyenas.

* * *

Manchester United, who are hosting Liverpool at home, have made some changes to their starting lineup.

First of all, Evans, who had shown disastrous defensive ability, was out and Maguire came in in his place.

A defender who was once Manchester United’s worst player and whom even the goalkeeper would rather pass to than let go of.

Lately, he’s been in such good shape that you could call him a reformer. Even so, he’s had his ups and downs… … but he’s much better than before.

Also, McTominay was out and Mainu took his place. Mainu’s return, who had been out of action for a while due to injury, was unexpected. I thought it would take a little longer… .

‘If you do the Volanchi position well, it’s not noticeable, but if you do it poorly, it’s a position that stands out.’

Will Mainu, who has just returned from injury, be able to do the job well? Klopp is skeptical, even though they are the opposing team.

And apart from those two players, the squad remained the same. Manchester’s lineup still contained a number of problematic players.

As I was thinking about Manchester United’s lineup, that thought suddenly occurred to me.

‘Obviously, those players were good players before they joined the team, but why do they all play with a screw loose once they join Manchester United?’

It’s really strange. Why is that? Kim Min-woo is still showing his best performance without any such appearance.

‘Well, I wish Kim had suddenly shown a decline in his skills… … .’

He may have become a huge hit-and-run criminal who surpasses Sanchez by a long shot, and may not be broken for a long time.

Beep!

The referee’s whistle. The game has begun.

Klopp scratched his beard and observed the early stages of the game.

The beginning of the game was a close match with no clear advantage being shown.

However, one peculiar thing was discovered among the Manchester players.

‘…What is it? Why are you being so reckless?’

It was strange. Manchester seemed to be trying to break through the middle. It was more like they were trying to force themselves through the space, even though they knew it wouldn’t work. Why? How come?

Klopp crossed his arms and narrowed his eyes to see what manager Giovanni was thinking. What on earth is he thinking? With that pointless shoveling, Manchester’s attacking power continues to go to waste, and the flow is being disrupted.

Klopp thought deeply for a moment… … .

“for a moment.”

It felt like the Manchester players were trying to get us into physical contact with them. And rather than winning the physical contact, they reacted so much when they got into the contact that it seemed like they were trying to get the referee to call a foul.

“What the hell! Head Coach!”

“Yes, sir.”

Klopp noticed the intention and immediately called his assistant coach.

“Tell the players immediately. Don’t get involved in physical fights, and don’t give them anything to foul on.”

“yes?”

“Giovanni is drawing a foul near the box.”

Since it seems like they won’t win by normal means, they’re going to let Kim Min-woo take the free kick? It seems like they’re just going to ‘click’ and end this game, but this kid…

Klopp turned his head and glared at Giovanni. No matter how much professional sports are all about results, and how much Giovanni was simply taking advantage of Kim Min-woo’s strengths, this was just too much.

He tried to get the Liverpool players excited by causing a brawl and then got a foul.

‘Even if there is no immediate foul, if you continue to provoke physical contact, our players will get annoyed and do something excessive at least once. That is definitely what Giovanni is aiming for.’

Klopp laughed in disbelief.

This is the first time I’ve seen such a crazy tactic.

Should we call this a tactic or a clever idea?

‘And what if Kim misses a free kick?’

It is impossible to score a free kick goal every time.

And it’s impossible to keep a clean sheet.

And Kim continues to do the impossible.

‘That’s why people are talking about him being a better goalkeeper than Yasin.’

In modern football, where football tactics are highly developed, Kim’s presence is truly miraculous.

In fact, he was a goalkeeper who continued to break records that were hard to believe even in the past.

‘Why did a player like that join Manchester instead of Madrid?’

Is it because he wants to test his limits? After all, if he can just block all the goals conceded, he’ll win? Whatever his intentions, Klopp bit his lip.

Above all, we must prevent the link between Giovanni’s foolish move and Kim scoring a goal with the free kick.

If we score a goal like that, I think I’ll get angry just thinking about what will happen next.

* * *

‘Hmm. Did you read it?’

I watched the situation from behind and snickered.

Liverpool, who didn’t know our intentions, punished us with active physical contact in the beginning, but now they were lukewarm.

It felt like he was avoiding an active fight.

‘Well, it’s a ridiculous tactic.’

I chuckled as I recalled the memory. Coach Giovanni called the players together and came up with a tactic for the Liverpool match, and this was it.

“It’s simple! Get a free kick by causing a fight near the opponent’s box! Then Kim shows up and finishes it in one blow!”

Of course, Onana, who was listening, did not stay still. The other players also wondered what kind of bullshit this was, but Onana went beyond tilting her head and took action.

“Coach? What if Kim doesn’t score? Isn’t that leaving it too much to ‘luck’?”

“Oh, my.”

Giovanni, who was watching Onana, had a truly complicated expression. When you just looked at his expression, it looked like he was saying, ‘Shut up and get out of here if you don’t want to hear this!’, but the words that actually came out of his mouth were much warmer.

“There is a saying that luck is also a skill.”

“That doesn’t seem like something that would be used in the professional world.”

“Oh, Nana. I heard you’re leaving for Germany. Is that true?”

“Huh? What the… all of a sudden.”

With a gentle smile, Giovanni turns the conversation again.

“It doesn’t matter if it’s a difficult area to break through! Just break through! If you break through, you can shoot, and if you don’t, it’s okay! That’s what we want!”

To summarize coach Giovanni’s tactics briefly, they were as follows:

‘Just become a scourge and get screwed.’

It’s better if it breaks through, but it’s okay if it doesn’t. Induce physical contact with the opponent and earn a free kick foul.

It’s okay if you don’t get it right away. Players are also people, so if you keep repeating those ridiculous actions, stress will build up, and when stress builds up, you’ll end up acting rough.

Then, a free kick is awarded.

And that’s when I step in and hit him.

‘Once I set the stage, he tends to accept it well.’

A natural strong heart… I guess.

And then I regained my memories and returned to the present.

Giovanni’s bizarre tactics seemed to have been seen through by manager Klopp, fortunately or unfortunately.

‘How on earth did you figure that out?’

It was such an absurd tactic that I thought they wouldn’t be able to see through it.

What will Giovanni do then? Plan A again? I don’t know. For now… .

“Baran! Come forward!”

I coordinated the defenders and prepared for the attack. Now it seems like it’s my turn to step up.