Shortly after Leeds United's official website was updated, the entrance to Thorpe Arch training ground was already crowded with reporters, all eager to capture photos of the new signings training with the team.
However, Li Shiguang did not let anyone in. He only sent Allen out to deal with the reporters and inform them that Leeds United would be holding a press conference at Elland Road Stadium that afternoon.
Simeone was training the players on the field, while Li Shiguang stood on the sidelines, not immediately getting to work as usual after arriving at the training ground.
Just one minute earlier, when Li Shiguang stepped into the training ground, the system's long-lost, somewhat mechanical voice appeared in Li Shiguang's mind.
[Ding! A player on the team you are linked to has reached their peak talent level!]
[Ding! The system has been updated. The host can now view the progress bar for each player's overall evaluation under their name!]
[Ding! Quest triggered: Talent Awakening!]
[Task Description: After a long period of training and matches, some players on the team are about to realize their full potential and reach their peak overall rating. Please help these players achieve this goal within one month. (Increasing training volume or playing time in official matches will accelerate the process.)]
[Mission Rewards: Injury Recovery Card x1, Random Peak Player Template Trial Card x1]
[Note: This task can be completed repeatedly. It will be automatically triggered when a match appears in the team you have linked to. Please check your taskbar regularly!]
Holy crap, finally a quest! I thought there would only be one quest this season.
And this time the system is quite generous; this task can actually be completed repeatedly. Doesn't that mean that every time a player on the team reaches their peak, they can get a reward?
Li Shiguang sighed, relieved that the system had finally figured things out, then quickly went to sit down in the chair behind him and opened the player interface. He quickly browsed down and found the player the system had mentioned was about to reach their peak.
Kasper Schmeichel
Age: 21
[Offensive Threat]: 31
[Defensive Strength]: 95
[Body Balance]: 95
[Long-range transmission accuracy]: 87
[Short pass accuracy]: 89
[Gateline Technology]: 93
Jump: 93
[Reaction]: 94
Agility: 88
.........
[Injury Tolerance]: A
[Talent]: A+
[Match Status]: Intense
[Special Skills]: 1. Precise prediction. 2. Extreme composure.
Overall Rating: A (93%)
"Wow, it's increased so fast?" Li Shiguang was quite surprised when he saw Schmeichel's attributes.
Since there were no new tasks, Li Shiguang usually only opened the system before the game to check the team's overall condition. He hadn't looked at each player's attribute panel carefully like he did today for a long time. He didn't expect that in just over two years, Schmeichel would be about to reach his peak.
Staring at the progress bar that had reached 93%, Li Shiguang felt as if he were looking at a thriving clump of chives, and a faint, mysterious smile involuntarily appeared on his face.
It's only 7% away. Getting Schmeichel to A+ in a month should be quite easy.
Li Shiguang then spent nearly half an hour carefully examining the attribute panels of each player on the team, only to realize that he had made a huge mistake.
This dog is more generous than the system, my foot! It's still as stingy as ever.
Because the entire two-page player list only included a few veterans who had already reached their peak and Schmeichel, who triggered the mission this time.
The other players are still a long way off!
Leeds United is full of future world superstars, many of whom have S-level talent. Compared to Kasper Schmeichel's current pace, it will be at least a year or two before these players reach their peak.
Rolling his eyes and complaining about the damn system again, Li Shiguang finally closed the panel and returned to the training ground...
Leeds United finished their training session at 3:30 p.m.
Allen quickly led the four new signings, including Sneijder, to Elland Road Stadium for a small press conference to officially announce their signings.
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On January 6, 2007, Leeds United welcomed their first opponent in the FA Cup this season, Portsmouth, at Fratton Park.
Since Allen held a press conference with several new recruits a few days ago, the media and fans have been discussing when Li Shiguang will let them make their debut.
Li Shiguang did not disappoint them. Facing Portsmouth, who were in good form this season, Li Shiguang, who had been uninterested in the FA Cup, sent them all onto the field at once in this match!
"Good afternoon, everyone! I'm your old friend, Reinkel!"
"To be honest, we weren't originally scheduled to broadcast the Portsmouth vs. Leeds United match in this round of the FA Cup. But who knew that right after New Year's Day, Leeds United pulled off a big move in the transfer market! So, after my strong argument, we changed the broadcast to this match, hahaha."
"Alright, stop bragging." Jon rolled his eyes at the talkative Lineker, picked up the starting lineups for both sides, and began to introduce them, "Ladies and gentlemen, I have obtained the starting lineups for both sides. Without further ado, let's take a look at Leeds United's starting lineup for today."
"The goalkeeper position is still Schmeichel. I remember it's been a long time since I've seen Neuer. I wonder when Lee will finally give this young German a chance to play. Actually, I quite enjoy watching him play. Then let's look at Leeds United's defense, from left to right: Mills, Thiago Silva, Hummels, and Alves. Lee hasn't disappointed everyone; he's included both new signings in the starting lineup. Let's look forward to their performance. In midfield, Lee is using a diamond formation today, with Mascherano as the lone defensive midfielder. Rivaldo and Camoranesi, two veterans, are playing as wingers, which is quite unusual! Sneijder, who returned to Leeds United after six months, is playing as a central midfielder. There are also changes in the forward line. The young Reus, who recently joined Leeds United, has also been given a starting opportunity, partnered with Torres, who scored a hat-trick in the last game!"
After introducing Leeds United's lineup, Jon seemed to have forgotten that he hadn't yet introduced Portsmouth's starting lineup.
He put down the paper in his hand, turned to the side and asked Rheinkel, who was listening intently, "Gary, what are your thoughts on Lee's starting lineup today?"
Upon hearing Jon's question, Lineker shook his head with a smile, expressing the sentiments of most Leeds United fans.
"I only have one opinion: it seems Li is placing more emphasis on next week's league match against Chelsea, given that he fielded almost an entirely reserve lineup today. But looking at it from all angles, this reserve lineup still seems a bit too strong for Portsmouth..."
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