Chapter 3: What kind of template is this kid? The plane flew through heavy clouds and landed at Rome airport. Before Gao Qi had time to look up at the Apennine sky, he was pulled by the staff onto a shuttle bus with the Red Wolves team logo printed on it. The red and yellow Roma team logo features the classic "twins and wolf" pattern. "Welcome to the Eternal City!" Inside the shuttle bus, a bald man greeted everyone enthusiastically in fluent Catalan. The accompanying Real Madrid staff could only smile perfunctorily. Catalan? The second-generation rich American boss is a fan of Cruyff. During this historical period, the entire coaching staff and youth training system of Roma have been completely "Catalanized", which has also led to the collapse of all echelons and fronts of the club. Gao Qi looked at the bald man in front of him. He looked familiar, but he couldn't remember his name. "Have you heard my story?" The bald man switched to Castilian this time, raised his big fat hand, and his eyes were full of anticipation.
Gao Qi shook his head. The atmosphere suddenly froze. The accompanying Real Madrid staff immediately reminded: "He is Ivan de la Pena, from the Roma coaching staff and youth training team" Gao Qi suddenly realized: "I've seen the game videos of you when you were young, the second generation of La Masia's No. 4 position." Ivan nodded with satisfaction and patted his big belly excitedly. My emotional value was immediately greatly satisfied: even though I am so fat, I can still be recognized by the new generation of young players. This backbone of the Roma coaching team has a career profile that is like that of a leading man in a film or TV show. He made his debut in the La Masia youth training camp, was kicked out by Barcelona, and then he became a shining star after switching to other clubs. He beat Barcelona many times and was once known as the best midfield commander in the Iberian Peninsula. "in those days" The shuttle bus slowly drove into the terminal. The decoration of the terminal is very retro, with a colorful ceiling with a strong church color, several large pillars and floor tiles. I heard that it is some kind of neoclassical style. Everyone rushed out in a rush, and Ivan, who looked "unsatisfied", was the only one left in the car. There were no local fans to greet them. A group of international students with oriental faces held up banners and excitedly shouted Gao Qi's name in Chinese! Although Serie A no longer has its former glory, it is necessary to support the players of your own country. Gao Qi was a little surprised. I had never been treated like this before. I was unable to react within a few seconds. "Gao, what are you doing standing there? Go get their autographs and take photos." "This will reduce the workload of the club's medical team in providing you with psychological counseling!" Ivan urged loudly. Throughout the ages, many people believe that changing the environment can solve many problems, just like if a child is bullied, transferring to another school will help him slowly regain his happiness.
then. Gao Qi and his youthful compatriots took the first group photo in Rome. The next itinerary is a little more intensive. Along the way, Gao Qi looked out of the car window at the ancient buildings, the garbage scattered everywhere, and the beggars lying on the street basking in the sun. He was taken to the Senna Medical Examination Center, where most player transfer examinations in the southern Apennines are carried out. First, he was shirtless and covered with threads while his resting and dynamic electrocardiograms were checked. Then put on the detection device and step onto the treadmill. Two hours later. The business car arrived at the Trigoria training base. There was no welcome ceremony. There was only a group of Roman assistants wearing sportswear, holding folders and with stern faces. Their attitude was more like a group of Roman soldiers who said "I find you guilty." The accompanying Real Madrid staff were a little angry. Ivan looked a little embarrassed and explained, "The head coach has returned to Barcelona for vacation. Don't worry about these details. Let's carry out the entry test as normal." The entry test for Serie A players is simple: warm-up, big balloon confrontation, and basic skills of passing, stopping, dribbling and shooting. After all, other data has been roughly confirmed through videos and reports, on-site evaluations by scouts, and so on. gradually. The Roma coaching staff looked slightly surprised. "what happened?" "Are the assessment standards in La Liga so high? Why is the evaluation of this kid in Real Madrid's report so low?" "If Gao is in Serie A youth training, he would be A+, but if he is in Bundesliga youth training, he would be 1 point!" "Don't be too happy too soon. It's just that the basic skills are solid. We still have to see their actual performance!" The ancient Roman soldiers who said "I find you guilty" have turned into amiable uncles who love to eat salt-baked salmon. No one knows. Gao Qi awakened the complete "Tyrant" module in just a few days, and his talent can no longer be concealed. "Beep!" Ivan blew the whistle and sent Gao Qi off the field. Then everyone got on the shuttle bus and headed to the youth team training ground. Roma U19 has strong fighting power.
A regular in the UEFA Youth League, even though this season the rich second-generation American boss demanded a "top-down" reform of passing and controlling the ball, the Giallorossi still made it to the round of 16 of the UEFA Youth League. What about Roma's first team? In the Europa League qualifiers at the beginning of the season, coach Enrique made a series of blind moves, causing the Serie A powerhouse to lose to the Slovak Super League's Bratislava club. After being eliminated in two rounds, Roma will not play in any European competitions this season. It was such a big upset that Enrique was not only hated by the Red Wolves fans, but also despised by the Happy Beans players. The young players of the youth team all looked sideways at Gao Qi who got off the shuttle bus. "Juri! Hand me your vest." "Gao, you've just warmed up, go straight to the court!" Gao Qi put on the A team vest, trotted onto the green field, and stood at the forward position. Winning or losing has nothing to do with him. The coaching team’s goal is to conduct practical assessment. "Beep!" With a whistle, the training match officially began. During this historical period, Italy's youth training system has well continued the defensive tradition of the golden age. Young players born in the 90s have been instilled with the following things since childhood: low-post defense, diamond cutting, double-chain defense, and expanding counterattack space. Emphasize the word "蹲". No! It's "稳". But there are also some Serie A youth training teams that are quite different. The Italian Youth League has three teams that attack desperately: Lazio U19, AC Milan U19, and Napoli U19. Gao Qi was a little uncomfortable at first. When the opponent's formation moves back and retreats, his tendency to move between the two lines can never fool Roma's small central defender. I heard that the young central defender’s nickname is “Little Nesta”. They were also unable to pinch the defensive blind spot of the defensive midfielder. I heard that the nickname of that small defensive midfielder was "Little Gattuso". oppressed. The retreat route to receive the ball was cut off in advance. I am like a stone in a rushing stream, and I can never reach the other side. Faced with the "flowing defense", the young Chinese player was isolated and helpless for a while. As time passed, the coaches on the sidelines gradually turned their faces back into those of the Roman soldiers who said, "I find you guilty." “The high movement is very smart.” “But we’re compressing space very quickly.” "I was wondering why Real Madrid would send him here so cheaply. Another center forward who needs support from the position." "These days, there is no place for a No. 10 position."
"The American boss is simply an ass, an amateur guiding an expert." "Wait a moment!" Gao Qi finally got the chance to touch the ball. Get rid of the close-range grab. Bring it back. Bring it back again. Pull out the distance between the two lines of Team B. Score the ball. Then insert it diagonally. The timing of triggering each action tendency just caught the gap in the transition of Team B's mobile defense line. Role rotation, position nine → position ten → position nine! The young players of Team A understood the message and rushed forward like young wolves rushing towards their prey, providing support at the receiving point. The number nine looks for an opening. The ball is played from position 10. The number nine makes the ball. The number ten moves forward. Spinning around like crazy! Tear through the defense! Bah! Gao Qi received a pass from his teammate on the left side of the penalty area and shot! The football flew over the crossbar. Snapped. clap clap clap! ! ! The coaching staff on the sidelines raised their hands unconsciously and applauded loudly. "This kid's spatial observation ability is fucking terrifying. In just over ten minutes, he has figured out the double-chain defense line that is characteristic of Roma's youth training. Has he never been in Italy's youth training?" “What template is this?” " meters tall, good at confrontation, can organize, can run in space, can be a fulcrum." "This is just the strength of the youth team, it doesn't mean anything. However, he can do the job of the 10th and 9th positions by himself!" "The nemesis of low-level defenses!" "Praise the great American boss!" "His qualities are far superior to most of his peers. But I don't know if he can adapt to the intensity of the first-team competition in the next six months."
Ivan trotted all the way to the nearby office and excitedly called the head coach Enrique. He is a very dedicated youth coach and is not used to carrying a mobile phone at work. "Boss, we got him. This guy has very good basic skills. There are a few things I need to confirm with you." "What? Sent to the youth team? But he's the boss of the rich second generation." (End of this chapter)