Chelsea's Emenalo had a serious expression on his face and quickly wrote in his scout notes: [I want to take back my first impression of Gu Ran. I used to think that his skills were average, his physical confrontation was not high, and he did not have the possibility of entering Chelsea's youth team. However, within 15 seconds of the start, Gu Ran convinced me with his strength.
I think Gu Ran's confrontational ability is stronger than his seemingly thin appearance suggests, but if he wants to become a professional full-back, his physical confrontational ability is definitely not enough. However, if he receives professional youth training, I think he can still cope with the intensity of low-level professional leagues.
I think his speed is his advantage, especially his dribbling and sprinting speed, which is almost at the level that can crush non-professional opponents. His sprinting speed has reached the requirements of low-level professional competitions and is also higher than the average level of our Chelsea youth players.
I think his left and right foot skills are not balanced, which can be seen from his performance when he rushed on the left side. His right foot is his preferred foot, and his left foot is his unfavorable foot. This condition will inevitably suffer when defending and will also suffer when advancing on the wing.
What I mean is that he has an inherent disadvantage in the left-back position, but what surprised me is that he was not restricted by the rules and regulations of the left-back. At the critical moment on the court, he dared to dribble with his left foot and made a breakthrough that the opponent could not defend against.
This breakthrough may seem simple, but it is very effective and not fancy at all. This also proves that Gu Ran has a calm mind and a basketball IQ beyond his age. In the future, he may be able to play the role of a tactical engine and a commander on the field.
His shot was very decisive. To be honest, when I saw him break through the wing, I wanted to compare him with Ashley Cole, the best left-back in the Premier League, but the moment he kicked the ball, I realized I was wrong.
I think Gu Ran's approach is different from Ashley Cole. Gu Ran is more like a typical striker, but he is played behind in the Bucks Steelers. His playing style is even more radical than Frank Lampard's. His violent aesthetic sprints and sharp shots are fast, powerful and accurate. In terms of initial style, Gu Ran seems to be closer to... the retired Ronaldo.
Of course, this goal could just be a coincidence. After all, it was only 15 seconds into the game, so there were too few samples for me to judge. To be conservative, I think Gu Ran will be a versatile player with some value in the future. If he is only trained as a left-back, it will be a waste of his football talent.
At present, I cannot be sure whether Gu Ran is really qualified to join our Chelsea U18 youth team. After all, it has only been 15 seconds, and I cannot see the relevant data such as physical fitness and defense.
But I have to say, his shot was really impressive.
The picture below shows Gu Ran's sprint from the start to the shot and the arrow diagram of the shot.] Emenalo skillfully drew a diagram of Gu Ran's running just now.
While Emenalo was drawing, the Southampton club executives sitting in the front row were ecstatic.
15 seconds!
Before I even had time to warm up my seat, Gu Ran scored a goal! It was so cool right from the start! This guy is so damn awesome! He really made us proud!
Old Rice said to the wealthy woman Katharina with a smile, "Miss Katharina, do you know why I want you to fly over here as soon as possible to watch this game? Players like Gu Ran, who are as valuable as gold, will soon be snatched up by major clubs. Since Gu Ran is studying in our school in Southampton, he must be considered a Southamptonian. If we don't sign Gu Ran as soon as possible, and wait for him to become famous in another club in the future, then the entire Southampton people will dig up our ancestors' graves by then."
Katrina nodded dazedly.
To be honest, the ball went in before she even understood what was going on.
Too fast…
That black-haired Chinese boy is like lightning in the rain...
It’s really handsome!
Katerina's eyes sparkled.
Old Rice turned to coach Adkins and asked, "Coach, how is it? What is your impression of Gu Ran?"
Adkins took a deep breath and said excitedly: "...Genius!"
Old Rice laughed proudly, "I found him! He is another genius after I discovered Bell!"
"You're awesome!" Adkins looked at Old Rice with admiration.
At this time, the crazy celebrations inside and outside the stadium were still going on.
The game started off so well that all the students and parents of Southampton High School went crazy with joy. The 2,200 people in the stands sang in unison: "There is a handsome Oriental man named Gu Ran!"
“Ahhhh!”
"It only took him 15 seconds to defeat Angel Wing!"
“Ahhhh!”
"It only took him 15 seconds to defeat Angel Wing!"
"Angel Wings, don't cry, don't cry!"
"Because next up is Gu Ran's 40-meter-long Crescent Scimitar!"
"Next, there's Gu Ran's 40-meter-long Crescent Moon Scimitar!"
“Yeah yeah yeah!!!”
Gu Ran covered his face and was pressed on the grass by his crazy teammates.
It’s not that long…really.
On the other hand, all the members of the Angel Wings team were extremely depressed: This was truly a nightmare start, and also a super nightmare away game!
The students and parents of the Bucks Steelhorns are really too arrogant! However, looking at the score of 1:0 in the first 15 seconds, they have the capital to be arrogant...
The Angel Wings players felt that their mentality had completely collapsed.
It's just the beginning! They got hit by a ball right at the beginning, and it was a super unsolvable and exciting ball. Who can stand this?
Logically speaking, the Angel Wings' defense speed was already very fast, their physical strength was at its peak, their attention was focused, and the coordination between the formations was also in place, but... they just couldn't defend against Gu Ran! Gu Ran was just too fast!
And so decisive!
Who could have thought that Gu Ran could tear open their right side as violently as tearing off a pair of stockings in just a few seconds?
Who would have thought that Gu Ran could use both feet and get past the right-back's interception?
Who could have thought that Gu Ran didn't even pause and directly took a long shot from 30 meters from the side?
Not to mention defense, even prediction is unpredictable! This is called a nervous knife!
It was like a flash of inspiration in a split second! You couldn't imagine under what circumstances he would kick the ball.
Not to mention semi-professional players, even professional players can't defend against such a nervous knife! How can a weak team like the Bucks Steel Horns have such a player!
He should have joined a professional club long ago!!!
It's too bullying...
Everyone on the Angel Wings team was depressed, with negative emotion bubbles falling all over the floor - being treated as a background wall and getting beaten up was already depressing enough, and with the chorus of 2,200 people from Southampton High School, the Angel Wings team could no longer hold back.
The field is filled with various blue skill bubbles.
Gu Ran, whose personal rating has reached B, has increased his pickup range to 20 meters, almost covering the drop range of most of the Angel Wings team's bubbles.
Is there anything more satisfying than knocking down your enemies and picking up bubbles from them?
There are still 4 more pickups today! Gu Ran concentrated his mind and quickly scanned the gap between his teammates' hugs -
Among the eight blue bubbles, most of them are useless skills.
What's the celebration slide +1...do I need to learn this from you?
Haven't Erkang and I learned to skate further than you? There are also some common skills like two-on-one cooperation +1 and reasonable collision +1.
Even what Tyas dropped was just a reasonable charge +1.
Fortunately, future star Ross Barkley dropped a skill called "High-speed sprint dribbling +1".
Although this skill is not a star skill, it is very practical for Gu Ran.
Gu Ran already has high-speed sprint dribbling +2, and if he picks up this skill, his sprint dribbling will be even more awesome.
Gu Ran immediately took it with his mind.
Come again! There are 3 more pick-up progress left! Gu Ran shook off the heavy men and ran to his own half.
When passing by Taiyas, Gu Ran gently patted Taiyas on the shoulder and said, "Come on!"
Tyas' facial muscles twitched: ...
Gu Ran didn't care and quickly ran back to his left back position.
The game continues and the Angel Wings team kicks off.
Angel Wings head coach Moritz shouted loudly: "Everyone cheer up, the game has just begun! Control the situation!"
The Angel Wings players began to attack.
The two sides engaged in wave after wave of physical confrontations near the midfield.
Ace captain Ross took the ball in the middle and showed off all kinds of fancy dribbling skills.
In a one-on-one situation, Bread was unable to defend against Rose's outstanding performance, and Minato quickly retreated from the frontcourt to help Bread defend.
Rose made a wonderful one-two with the right midfielder, easily passing the bread and the water gate! The center of the Bucks Steel Horns was immediately turned into a sieve by Rose.
but……
Rose's moves were as fierce as a tiger, but his teammates and forwards on both sides were closely guarded and could not find any opportunity to pass the ball.
Ross saw an opening on the right side of the ribs! ——The right side of the ribs corresponds to the left side of the Bucks' steel horns, which is the position defended by Gu Ran.
And Gu Ran had been waiting for Ross to come here!
When Rose started to sprint, Gu Ran quickly swung over and confronted Rose head-on! Here it comes... Ace vs. Ace!
Students and parents in the stands clenched their fists and shouted, "Fuck him" and "Fuck him".
Ross' heart skipped a beat.
He realized that Gu Ran had deliberately exposed a flaw! Gu Ran's basketball IQ was so high? Ross didn't want to believe it. It was too late to turn around and retreat. He could only grit his teeth and continue to charge!
In terms of physique, Rose is 185cm tall and weighs 83kg. He is totally a little tank in the middle!
The key is that this little tank not only has impact power, but also has excellent footwork and very balanced skills with both feet.
In comparison, Gu Ran's figure is indeed much thinner than Ross.
So theoretically speaking, Gu Ran couldn't withstand Ross's impact.
But Gu Ran was not afraid at all. He rushed forward and blocked Ross's breakthrough path half a step ahead!
Ross tried to hold it up...but couldn't?! Ross was completely numb!
He had already used all his strength, but Gu Ran was still clinging to his body!
Gu Ran couldn't push him away, but he couldn't push Gu Ran away either!
The two are almost evenly matched!
But the current situation is very unfavorable for Rose! Gu Ran's sense of position in the sprint is very good, which not only limits Rose's breakthrough and passing routes, but also reduces Rose's speed.
Ross's speed slowed down instantly.
The bread and water gate that Rose had just passed and thrown away took the opportunity to speed up and hunt over! This is a trap! Rose couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat! At this point, he realized the depth of Gu Ran's defense! Gu Ran never thought of eating him alone. Gu Ran just intervened and confronted him, so that the Bucks Steel Horns' originally broken middle defense line instantly reorganized into a local triangle zone defense!
This kind of defense brings the team's cooperation to the extreme! 3 vs 1! Gu Ran was not in a hurry to steal the ball, because Gu Ran knew that Rose had good footwork and it would be easy to cause a foul if he forced the ball.
The consequences of committing a foul within the 30-meter area can be quite fatal.
Gu Ran used his body to suppress Rose and waited for his teammates to flank him!
Ross was also very experienced. He instantly saw through Gu Ran's defensive intentions. Seeing that he couldn't use his body to force his way past Gu Ran, Ross immediately transferred the ball to his left foot.
The next moment, Rose stopped suddenly! He was ready to get rid of him! Gu Ran also predicted Rose's intention in an instant, rushed to block the position, and continued to stick to Rose's body! This is a real master's fight! In these few seconds, the two trump cards were fully utilized! Rose was suppressed by Gu Ran and couldn't breathe! Those knowledgeable parents in the stands cheered wildly!
For them, such a detailed confrontation scene is more exciting than scoring a goal! The scouts from small clubs in the main stand also gasped in shock!
They were very optimistic about Rose, and most of them came here specifically to observe Rose! However, these few seconds of confrontation completely changed their views: Rose... No way!
If you want to buy it, you have to buy this kid Gu Ran!
Gu Ran is ridiculously strong! Not only can he shoot in 15 seconds, but his defense is also so damn sharp and unstoppable! And when defending, he doesn't just rely on his body to take it. His body is just a tool. He uses his brain to defend!
He is very good at using teamwork! Gu Ran is like the wolf king, he can turn a group of dogs into a group of wolves that work together! ! ! This natural basketball IQ is really amazing! This natural leadership is really, really, awesome!
This kind of powerful confrontation full of details is the most exciting and the best to watch!
The scouts from the small clubs all took out their scouting notes tremblingly - Falk! He didn't bring it!!!
Who would have thought that they would see such a wonderful confrontation in an amateur high school match? At this moment, on the green field, Rose has been forced into a desperate situation! Seeing that he can't get rid of Gu Ran's close defense, Rose can only bite the bullet and force a breakthrough without a channel!
It is not impossible to break through by force, but the prerequisite is that the body must be able to devour the opponent alive. Otherwise, the success rate of the breakthrough is just a matter of luck.
Seeing that Rose was at the end of his strength, the timing was just right. Gu Ran immediately used his body to hold Rose up and intercepted and stole the ball +2!
Bang! Gu Ran stretched out his foot and accurately intercepted the ball from Ross's feet!
Ross lost the ball! In just 10 seconds of the ace confrontation, Gu Ran won!
The students and parents in the stands were boiling with excitement again! But the duel was not over yet! Ross reacted quickly and grabbed Gu Ran's shoulder to prevent him from accelerating.
Once Gu Ran starts to sprint, the consequences will be terrible! Under Ross's pull, Gu Ran really couldn't speed up, but Gu Ran didn't drag his feet at all and directly kicked a long pass to the right front court.
The pass had a very wide field of vision, triggering a series of crazy cheers from the stands.
The right forward blind man quickly interspersed the position without being marked, easily stopped the ball, and then quickly counterattacked with the ball! Less than 5 minutes into the game, the second wave of the Bucks Steel Horns came!
The Angel Wings team quickly returned to defense! Gu Ran shook off Ross, accelerated his sprint, and went straight to the backcourt of the Angel Wings to provide support!
It’s a pity...the blind man was double-teamed by two Angel Wings players on the left side and was slow to pass the ball, so the ball was kicked out of bounds by the Angel Wings team.
There was a sigh in the stands! For this ball, the central axis of Angel Wings was basically empty. If the blind man could pass it to Gu Ran, it would definitely be a wonderful goal! The blind man covered his face and shook his head in distress, then applauded Gu Ran to apologize.
Gu Ran gave the blind man a thumbs up to show encouragement.
The blind man was indeed somewhat responsible for this goal, but the main reason was that the grass was too wet and slippery due to the rain, which made it more difficult to control the ball.
The blind man's penetration, ball control, and dribbling on the wing all well implemented the Bucks' defensive counterattack tactical thinking, and the width of the two wings of the 442 formation was also utilized.
If they continue to play like this, the Bucks Steelhorns will be able to defeat the Angel Wings again sooner or later.
Don’t worry, stay calm!
The game continues.
The two sides continued to fight for the ball in the midfield area.
The drizzle gradually became heavier. Playing in the rain not only made passing and controlling the ball difficult, but also consumed a lot of physical energy.
Both sides began to make mistakes.
Gu Ran was running all over the court, and whether he was attacking or defending, he could be seen sprinting.
One minute ago, Gu Ran was still engaging in hand-to-hand combat within his own 30-meter area, and the next minute, Gu Ran dribbled the ball into the 30-meter area of Angel Wings.
This is a typical B2B, organizational, and aggressive defender!
Every defense and every sprint of Gu Ran made the angel's wings tremble!
Unfortunately, the other players of the Bucks Steelhorns either failed to keep up with Gu Ran's sprinting pace or were unable to hold the ball in the slippery rain.
In the first 30 minutes of the first half, the Bucks Steelhorns had at least five quick counterattack opportunities, all of which were wasted in this way.
The players of the Bucks Steelhorns were a little anxious, but Gu Ran shouted loudly, signaling them not to be anxious.
The Bucks Steelhorns team also gradually stabilized.
Gu Ran began to demonstrate his prestige in the Bucks Steel Horns team.
Emenalo, who was in the main stand, drew more than a dozen diagrams of Gu Ran's movements in his scout notes.
The more Emenalo watched Gu Ran's defensive and offensive movements, the more amazed he was!
——This basketball IQ is simply too advanced! Emenalo quickly wrote: [After the first 30 minutes of the first half, I have to change my evaluation of Gu Ran again.
First of all, in terms of confrontation, after 30 minutes of the game, I think Gu Ran has the level to compete with Chelsea U18 players.
Gu Ran has plenty of physical energy, runs very actively, is very confrontational and aggressive.
Aggression is a necessary quality for defenders and forwards, and it is the desire to win the ball through fighting. When Gu Ran is defending in his own backcourt, he will take the initiative to make physical contact with the opposing players, conduct frequent and fierce pressure, and seize the opportunity to steal the ball.
Although in my opinion, he still lacks experience in the left-back position, his calmness and football IQ completely make up for his lack of experience in the left-back position.
Before, I thought Gu Ran’s advantage was speed, but after more than 30 minutes of competition, I think Gu Ran’s advantage is not only speed, but also his overall view, especially his organizational and connecting abilities in defense.
I must point out that the Bucks Steel Horns are still a weak team, and the Angel Wings are several levels stronger than them. But it is precisely because Gu Ran stood on the back line of the Bucks Steel Horns that the repeated attacks of the Angel Wings were easily resolved.
Gu Ran's basketball IQ and sense of position are far ahead of his opponents on the field, and even ahead of his teammates.
I would like to classify Gu Ran as a young player with "certain talent for playing football". I am just wondering why such a talented player would only come to the fore when he was almost 18 years old.
Gu Ran plays a very important role in the back line. He is the core of the Bucks Steel Horns. More than 90% of the Bucks Steel Horns' counterattacks are initiated by him.
Gu Ran runs very actively. Even when he has no ball, he can be seen running tirelessly. In the first half, he ran more than 4,000 meters in 30 minutes. Such running for 30 minutes has reached the level of professional leagues.
But I think that Gu Ran has taken on too much defensive responsibility in the left-back position, so his most sharp offensive attribute has not been fully revealed. What he needs is a team that can provide him with firepower support, so that he can give full play to his talents and display his violent aesthetics that are quite Ronaldo-like.
Obviously, an amateur high school team like the Bucks Steel Horns cannot provide real support to Gu Ran. Instead, they need Gu Ran to carry the entire team.
At present, I can confirm that Gu Ran is indeed capable of joining our Chelsea U18 youth team. Chelsea U18 youth team should seriously consider including such a player in the team and focus on training him.] Just as I was writing here, there was another round of passionate cheers from the stands! Emenalo quickly put down his pen and stretched his neck to watch: …
(End of this chapter)