Shooting Trajectory is Visible - Chapter 66



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The day the final Asian Cup roster was announced.

When reporters confirmed that Kim Min-woo, who has recently made a name for himself in the Bundesliga, was missing, they quickly raised their hands and asked questions about the list.

“I think you know this well, since you are German, but Kim Min-woo is currently playing in the Bundesliga 2nd division. He is a Korean goalkeeper playing in Europe, so is there a reason why he was not included in the final list? Also, I heard you recently went to Germany, did you see Kim Min-woo’s game?”

Coach Klinsgel nodded and opened his mouth after receiving the question through an interpreter.

“I met with Kim Min-woo and spoke with him in person. I didn’t see the game in person, but I know he is an excellent goalkeeper with a promising future. However, he is too young to be the starting goalkeeper for the national team, and I gave up his position for the sake of the upcoming U23 Asian Cup.”

The reporters were squawking. The reporters in this press conference room were also quite experienced soccer reporters, so they knew very well that there was a contradiction in what Coach Klinsgel said.

“But coach, I understand that there is no mandatory call-up rule for clubs in the U23 Asian Cup. You said you made a concession for the U23 national team, but if the club declares a refusal to call up a player, doesn’t that mean he can’t play for the senior national team or the U23 national team?”

“I have already gone to Hannover and finalized an agreement. You don’t have to worry about that.”

“Did you sign a contract? What if the club changes their words?”

“It was a verbal contract, so that won’t happen.”

Cleansegel, which is a proven remedy.

Reporters who are dumbfounded.

And as this whole process was broadcast live on the Internet, public opinion about Coach Klinsgel began to go from bad to worse through the underground walls.

“Why are all German directors like this?”

→The day has come to reevaluate Stielike

→It’s a real legend that they didn’t take the goalkeeper who kept a clean sheet against Dortmund and even stopped three penalty shootouts to the Asian Cup.

→ Fact) Bento also tried Lee Kang-im a few times but didn’t call him up.

→The final lineup of the Korean Empire, with the goalkeeper who kept a clean sheet against Dolmun eliminated

“But the U23 coach hasn’t even been appointed yet. What the heck is this?? Am I understanding this correctly? The coach has the authority to call up players, but what if the U23 coach doesn’t call up Kim Min-woo??”

→I guess they’ve already finished talking internally, lol

→But the U23 Asian Cup is also gloomy. The useful players among the existing U23 regulars were all selected for this national team.

→If you don’t select him and leave him alone, he might be rejected for the U23 Asian Cup.

→I really want to set fire to the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation. It’s really rotten.

→Kim Min-woo’s performance was too good to not be called up for the U23 team.. I don’t know if the club is refusing to call him up, but it doesn’t make sense for the manager not to call him up.

And before the end of December, the U23 coach was appointed.

The stork departed in ignominious fashion, and the eagle took its place.

Coach Choi Yong-seok, who was a player at the 2002 World Cup, was never seen in a game again after he sent an eagle shot over the goal post after an unmarked chance given to him by Lee Yong-ta in the 2002 World Cup.

Recently, he was in charge of a K League 1 professional club, but was dismissed due to poor performance and was unemployed. However, he has made a brilliant comeback by accepting the position of U23 manager.

Of course, whether this is a glorious revival or a head-butting out with the stork remains to be seen from future performance, but the important thing is that the timing was such that negative public opinion was in full swing.

That vegetable and that rice again.

I sent one in 2002 and another one came in in 2002.

Naturally, reporters did not miss this negative public opinion and bombarded newly appointed manager Choi Yong-seok with questions about Kim Min-woo.

These were difficult questions to avoid, but Director Choi Yong-seok stuttered and avoided the uncomfortable questions as much as possible.

“I have just been appointed and there is still a lot to look at. I think it would be inappropriate to talk about specific players right now, so I will focus on preparing for the Asian Cup in a few months.”

However, this controversy did not die down easily and continued to burn fiercely.

In the end, I had to show it.

Public opinion was that if they could show the ability to put all of this controversy to rest, it would be completely washed away.

***

As the aftermath of the announcement of the final Asian Cup roster was still ongoing, I was at peace.

I wasn’t too worried because I had already been guaranteed a spot on the U23 national team by both coaches Klinsgel and Jan Rytl.

If possible, I would have liked to have gone to the senior national team with Son Heung-min as captain, Kim Min-je as center back, and Lee Kang-im as midfielder rather than the age-group national team, but time will solve this problem anyway.

I wonder if I can be sure that I will be able to go someday, even if not now.

The first prerequisite for making it to the national team is to survive the competition for a starting spot and push out Chiller.

That’s the first step.

It looks like Yando is pushing me by suddenly replacing the captain, so I think I can win this competition if I just do what I’ve been doing.

“Kim Min-woo! Hello!”

And surprisingly, a Korean reporter who I had never seen before came all the way to Hanover to interview me.

It was an amazing experience, but just like meeting a YouTuber, he came all the way here to see me and I did my best to interview him.

That too, in our house.

My mother treated me to a hearty Korean meal, and I thanked her and wrote down what she said.

To summarize what I told the reporter, it was this:

“It’s unfortunate that I wasn’t selected for the national team, but I will take it as encouragement to work harder and try harder.”

A classic, clean, and model answer that all Koreans would like.

And the reporter left, saying he would repay him with a good article.

He’s not a singer who came back from an accident, so he wants to repay with a good article.

Anyway, after meeting with that reporter, I stopped caring about the Korean national team.

Now, we need to prepare for the next round.

Normally, that would be the case.

“Wow. It’s Christmas vacation.”

The so-called Bundesliga winter break, which is also very famous in Europe, has arrived.

While the English Premier League is at the end of its fierce competition, known as Boxing Day, the Bundesliga has a long break.

That period alone was almost a month.

In effect, it is like taking a break during the entire winter transfer market period.

Bundesliga players used this time to spend time with their families or enjoy leisure time that they could not have when they were busy with match schedules.

Non-European players fly back to their hometowns to see friends and family after a long time.

Then what about me?

“Have you packed your bags, son?”

“Yeah. But why are you bringing this?”

“When you came to Germany, you packed all your clothes and stuff. Now, there isn’t a single piece of your son’s clothes at home.”

“Oh, I guess so.”

My mom and I were packing our things into our carrier to go home.

To be honest, I was a little excited.

Before I came to the Bundesliga, before Corsic asked me what I was going to do during this winter break, I had no idea that there would be such a sudden and large-scale break.

‘I’m glad I didn’t go to England. I bet they’re still having a blast.’

Of course, I didn’t have the skills to go there, but coming to the Bundesliga was the best choice.

Sophie, my German teacher, also said she would temporarily return to work while I was away.

There was even advice to go get some rest and have a good time with your family.

I was grateful, but I joked that Sophie must be at ease now that I’m gone, and she laughed, saying that being a German teacher would be a lot easier.

And now the ticket has been sold out.

We flew to Korea via Istanbul via Turkish Airlines.

Of course, the seat was economy class. Even if my annual salary was over 100 million won, I couldn’t even think about flying business class.

To be honest, it was burdensome to fly to Korea in economy class. How much does it cost?

And arrived at Incheon Airport.

We had already told Shin-ah and her father in advance that we would be going to Korea at this time and day, and a dramatic family reunion took place after a long time.

“honey!”

“Oh my, older son. You act just like the younger son.”

Dad ran to Mom, whom he hadn’t seen in a long time, and hugged her tightly. Just as Mom said, it was exactly what I had done.

What about Kim Shin-ah?

He had a sour expression and one corner of his mouth was raised.

“Are you here?”

“Yes, I came.”

I was going to bang his head on the floor as soon as I saw him because he had been nagging me for a while, but I decided not to.

I was glad to see it in person.

*

On the day I returned to Korea, I unpacked my luggage and ended up eating out lightly.

And the next day?

bang-!

I kicked open the old, worn-out door and went in.

“Director! I’m here!”

“What kind of kid is that!”

Yoo Jin-ho, who was busily organizing something in the director’s office, raises his voice in anger.

And then he checked my face…

“What? How did you get here?”

“How did you come here? Did you come here to see the director?”

This smelly director’s office. And Yoo Jin-ho with his sullen face.

I was very happy to see this sight, which was exactly the same as when I left.

Eugene Ho seemed embarrassed when he suddenly saw me, but then he came over to me and hugged me tightly.

“This kid, this kid. He’s a real kid. Huh? Nice to meet you. I’m so happy to meet you!”

“Oh, Director. Please wash up. Why do you smell so bad…”

“Hahahaha! It’s been a while since I’ve seen you. You’re so tall and handsome!”

Eugene Ho hugged me for a few more seconds and then suddenly changed his expression.

“If you come to Korea, at least say so, you punk. I told you I have no feelings for you.”

“I was trying to surprise you. But where are you going? Why is it so messy?”

It was true. It seemed like Yoo Jin-ho had stopped by the director’s office for a moment. There were a lot of things inside the square box, and the director’s office was also in a very messy state.

Eugene Ho scratched his head and frowned.

“Director Hyung got fired.”

“···Huh? What did you say?”

For a moment, I was so surprised that I couldn’t control my facial expression. What is this?

Eugene Ho checks my face and then laughs.

“I’m joking, you punk! Why would a great player like you get cut? I mean, you won another competition after you left.”

“Oh really?”

“Yeah, Imma. Not only that? Han Seung-woo and Kim Jun-young are also confirmed to debut as pros!”

“Huh? Really?”

“okay!”

What? Why didn’t you tell me in advance? Were you trying to surprise me?

“But Director. If it’s not being cut, what is this? It really seems like it’s going somewhere?”

“Brother, you got a promotion. You’re going to a better place.”

“Where?”

“Secret. You’ll find out soon enough?”

Eugene Ho smiles brightly and pats my head.

Well, since the achievements are achievements, how about going somewhere like a college soccer team coach? Or maybe a professional soccer team coach?

I thought this guy was looking higher, but he’s really fast. Just like me.

“Have all the soccer club kids gone home?”

“Yeah. You should rest when you have time. School is on break too.”

“Hmm···.”

“I came to see my brother, so I’ll buy you something delicious today. Let’s go.”

“Really?”

“Have you been living a life of deception?”

I helped Yoo Jin-ho unpack his luggage and followed him to the pork belly restaurant.

It’s a pork belly restaurant from lunch time. This is…

While eating lunch with Yoo Jin-ho at a pork belly restaurant in broad daylight, we talked about things we hadn’t been able to talk about before.

Or the situation of the soccer club after I left.

It’s like Suwon Seonyang, who missed me, got Han Seung-woo and Kim Jun-young instead of a pheasant.

I listened quietly, thinking that so much had happened in just over 100 days.

“Oh, but director.”

“ok?”

“What happened to Youngjun hyung? It’s Go Youngjun.”

“Oh, Youngjun? He got into college.”

“Oh? Really?”

“Yeah. That’s thanks to you too. Maybe it’s because you’ve become so successful that he seems determined to play soccer until the end. He originally felt he had reached his limit and was about to quit.”

“ah···.”

Did I change one person’s life?

We’ll have to wait and see if that’s a good thing or a bad thing, I guess.

Will Youngjun Shichi be able to make his pro debut?

Time will tell, but I wish I had done it. It’s a problem because he’s a dice-type defender, but he’s a good person.

“How about you?”

“yes?”

“How is life in Germany? Is it hard to adapt?”

Now it’s my turn.

I smiled and explained everything that had happened since I moved to Germany.

Yoo Jin-ho, who had been listening quietly, smiled brightly when I finished telling my story.

“hey.”

“yes?”

“That interpreter girl, is she okay?”

“Sophie? … Oh, are you okay? You’re a kind person.”

“Is it pretty in your eyes?”

“what······.”

The standards of beauty may differ from country to country, but Sophie was a beauty that met Korean standards.

She’s tall, slim, speaks Korean fairly well, is kind, and isn’t a woman who can’t do her job. When I think about it, she’s a flawless woman.

“I’ve never lived abroad before, but that girl. I think you like her.”

“Everyone around me said that. But-”

“Foreign women are the worst.”

“yes?”

“Isn’t international marriage a trend these days?”

“That’s for the old men-”

“There are soccer players who marry foreigners. Their second children are also very pretty.”

I made a blank expression.

“Sophie and I don’t have that kind of relationship.”

“It’s not that kind of relationship, it seems like it’s over except for the last part.”

Eugene Ho smiled darkly. I shook my head and said bluntly.

“Even so, I’m still a minor. I don’t even think about dating, let alone getting married. Right now, it’s hard to say whether I should get rid of Chiller or not, so what the…”

“Always keep your eyes wide open and have an international perspective. That’s what my brother is advising you to do.”

It seems like something that a person who was trying to dissuade me from going to Germany shouldn’t say…

And then Eugene Ho’s cell phone rang.

Eugene Ho checked who he was calling from and answered with a “yes”.

Then he glances at my face and says “yes” and hangs up again.

I have a rough estimate. Where am I being called again?

End

ⓒ Doctor Am

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