After signing with AC Milan, I will be the king of football!

Chapter 1982 - 520: Van Xiongxin’s Tears

Guardiola raised his arm on the sidelines.

Van Persie indeed met his requirements.

Besides Van Persie, he felt Villa was more suitable for his tactical system.

Villa has strong finishing ability and is proficient with both feet.

What’s rare is that he can drop back to organize, a skill he showed during his time at Valencia.

The front-line attack was becoming increasingly smooth.

Making Guardiola entertain other thoughts.

Perhaps he could build the strongest team in history.

Midfield.

Midfield.

Guardiola turned back and glanced at Huang Kaiwen.

He always felt that playing Huang Kaiwen as a winger was a waste of his abilities.

Huang Kaiwen sat on the bench, chatting sporadically with De Bruyne.

De Bruyne hadn’t decided whether to stay at Milan to compete for a position or be loaned out to play as a starter.

Milan gave him many options, including Udinese, where he was loaned last season, but with the new season about to start, both Milan and clubs interested in loaning players needed a response.

"Actually, I think you could continue being loaned out."

Ambrosini said: "Eden stayed because we lack wingers, and he can easily get playing time. Even if Kevin is playing as a substitute, he can play over 40 matches a season. However, our midfield competition is intense, and even if the coach is willing to give you a chance, you still have to face a lot of competition."

"Playing less is really doing you guys a disservice."

Huang Kaiwen said irritably.

For Mr. Huang, playing one match is equivalent to less than 10 million Euros.

Unlike others who earn tens of thousands by posting a social media update easily.

"Is that so?"

De Bruyne turned his head towards Huang Kaiwen.

"I think so too, but everything has two sides." Huang Kaiwen pointed to the field and said: "You being loaned out won’t make the competition any easier in our midfield next season. Even if the old players retire, there are youth team players and possibly players the coach wants, the number of midfielders might increase."

"Then I’ll think again."

De Bruyne said.

Initially, he was almost persuaded by Ambrosini and was preparing to be loaned for another season.

But what if, when loaned out, the competition gets fiercer when he returns?

Huang Kaiwen didn’t say much.

For young players, such decisions at this time could indeed affect their career prospects.

Huang Kaiwen watched the field.

Porto winning the Europa League wasn’t due to being a simple opponent.

Their coach Vitor Pereira highly values off-ball movement and use of match width.

He mentioned Mourinho before, who is responsible for distribution of ball possession in the midfield, and also for team transition between offense and defense.

His presence is extremely important for Porto.

Hulk’s impressive technique combined with his strong physique allowed him to hold his own against Zambrotta.

Just as the first half was nearing its end, Van Bommel’s foul in the backfield awarded Porto a free-kick.

"This free-kick’s position is a bit far, probably an indirect free-kick hehe."

"Hulk is standing there, seems like he’s going to take it, this will be interesting. If it’s an indirect free-kick, he should be making a run in the penalty area... run-up, the ball’s in!!!"

"Hulk helped Porto equalize the score."

"The ball had quite an arc, Abbiati judged correctly and even reached it, but the ball’s power was more than he estimated. He couldn’t push the ball away with one hand, and after blocking it, the ball deflected onto the top of the goal."

"Yes, Hulk’s physique is really strong, his shot added a bit more suspense."

Not long after the restart.

The referee blew the whistle for halftime.

Huang Kaiwen got up and walked back with his teammates.

Guardiola soon entered the dressing room, he grabbed the tactical board and started drawing and writing before saying: "The opponent we are facing today is not simple."

"Of course, they often use their hands."

Ramos complained: "Porto plays too dirty."

Guardiola chuckled and continued: "It looks like a 4-3-3, but actually it’s a 4-5-1, a formation that’s very good at running. You only see them being dirty, but in reality, they have a Brazilian style plus the discipline of European teams, along with some individual brilliance, which is why they won the Europa League."

Noticing the players were all paying attention, he pointed to the tactical board and asked: "Did you notice anything?"

"Portuguese-speaking?"

Huang Kaiwen asked.

Guardiola pressed his pen down heavily and said: "Apart from their right-back from Romania, the rest of the players are all from Brazil or Portugal. Such a team reminds me of Carlos, Ronaldo, plus Figo, combined with Real Madrid’s homegrown players."

Huang Kaiwen:...

This should be the worst dig at Galacticos Phase One.

"Speed!"

Guardiola continued: "They are very fast, they like trying through passes, making the front line quickly penetrate our defensive line. You did well defensively by not allowing them to find opportunities with through passes. But..."

The Milan Players exchanged glances.

Here it comes again.

"But, Hulk has entered our penalty area too many times, Gianluca and Alessandro, you must pay attention, don’t give him so many chances, or we will concede sooner or later, understand?"

Guardiola asked.

Zambrotta nodded.

Hulk’s physique is certainly remarkable.

That guy’s shoulders were noticeably broader than his.

Still unsure if he could start.

Nevertheless, Huang Kaiwen chose to draw a prize.

[Ding, obtained a 24-hour experience card of the 13th round of La Liga in the 2007-2008 season, Barcelona vs Recreativo Huelva, Bojan Krkic]

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