In the 49th minute, when the midfielder of Team B was dribbling the ball forward in the middle, he was pressed forward by Gu Ran to defend.

Under the high-intensity physical confrontation, the midfielder of Team B deformed his passing action and made a mistake in passing, which was easily intercepted by another midfielder of Team A.

After seeing his teammates hold the ball, Gu Ran quickly moved forward without the ball! The players of Team B hurriedly retreated to defend.

The other two forwards of Team B also retreated to help the team defend other players of Team A around Gu Ran.

Only Yuichi Kawai was still "stubbornly" cruising near the offside line, waiting for the opportunity to launch a quick counterattack.

When the midfielder of Team A saw Gu Ran running forward and creating an opening, he directly passed a high ball towards the penalty area of ​​Team B.

The ball was in the wind's favor, so it was a little too big.

In the first half, the passing distance was not enough, but in the second half, the passing distance was too much - the wind speed on the field still had a great impact on the players' performance.

Really talented players will quickly adapt to the on-the-spot environment and make corresponding adjustments, so that their balls can be accurate regardless of whether they are in headwind or tailwind situations.

From this point of view alone, the U18 youth team's footwork is still a bit lacking.

But it is many times stronger than the amateur school team.

Gu Ran sprinted to catch the ball.

Three defensive players from Team B rushed up to compete with Gu Ran for the ball.

The players of Team B have realized that two players cannot defend against Gu Ran, so they have to increase their efforts.

Of course, with such a strong force deployment, it would be good if they could defend against Gu Ran. But if they fail to defend against him and let Gu Ran break through with the ball, the penalty area of ​​Team B would be full of loopholes due to insufficient manpower.

Team B is also gambling on its manpower.

Two of the players from Team B tried their best to hold Gu Ran's body, while another player from Team B with strong jumping ability jumped up to compete for a header.

In the physical confrontation with two strong players from Team B, Gu Ran was not at all at a disadvantage.

The two players from Team B had a tacit understanding in their cooperation, but even though they exerted their strength at the same time, they were unable to push Gu Ran away.

Moreover, Gu Ran was able to forcefully jump towards the point where the high ball landed while being squeezed by the two of them.

Gu Ran's jumping ability was not very good, but he activated the header +2 and pushed away the player from Team B who jumped up before him in the air.

The player from Team B who had good jumping ability failed to head the ball, and landed on the ground with his feet in a mess, almost falling down.

Under the full double-teaming of three people, Gu Ran was the first to touch the football and took the opportunity to touch the ball to his feet!

The three B team players quickly stole the ball! Gu Ran did a beautiful Marseille turn without waiting for them to stretch their legs. While protecting the ball and turning around, he took the ball out of the double-team area, and then dribbled at high speed! The three B team players were directly thrown away by Gu Ran! They wanted to pull them but had no chance! Gu Ran dribbled the ball straight into the middle of Team B!

The other players of Team B immediately gathered in the middle, trying to block Gu Ran.

Breaking through the middle is often the most difficult.

Gu Ran did not charge forward, but turned his head to the left to observe the position of his teammates.

The defensive players of Team B felt that they had seen through Gu Ran's intentions, and immediately moved to the left in advance.

At the moment when the defensive players' center of gravity shifted, Gu Ran kicked the ball directly: the magic lamp pointed the way, and the ball was passed directly to... the right penalty area! Passing without looking at the player! Gu Ran's upper body was full of drama! Even his eyes were drama!

But the forward movement of his foot was so spiritual that it was breathtaking!

This through ball was beyond everyone's expectation, and it went straight through the gap between the four Team B defenders! It directly broke through the dense defense line of Team B!

Moreover, the route of the football was exactly where the forward of Team A was heading! The forward of Team A was totally unprepared for this through ball!

Look at what happened. As we were running, the cake came...

The members of the evaluation team outside the field also thought that Gu Ran was going to pass the ball back to the left side, but unexpectedly, Gu Ran passed the ball directly without even looking at anyone!

Moreover, the quality of this through ball is comparable to Lampard's through ball at Chelsea! Not only is it accurate, but it also has obvious guiding and guiding implications!

This already has the flavor of a master!

——As a professional youth training player, the forward of Team A has a good ability to seize opportunities, at least much better than the glider of the Bucks Steelhorns.

The forward of Team A accelerated and stopped the through ball comfortably.

Immediately afterwards, the striker of Team A didn't even need to make any adjustments, he just swung his right foot and shot!

The goalkeeper of Team B jumped up hastily!

This goalkeeper is the main goalkeeper of the U18 youth team. In previous team training matches, he has never been so panicked! The football brushed past his glove fingertips and changed its direction slightly, but still bounced towards the goal...

The ball goes in! Team A 4:1 Team B!

Gu Ran made two passes and two shots! He defeated Team B!

Every assist and shot by Gu Ran was so brilliant that it gave the evaluation team on the sidelines goose bumps! The players of Team B were all in despair!

Needless to say, their score in this team training match will definitely not exceed 7 points.

It's not that they are so bad, but... Gu Ran is really inhuman! They are all brothers, but he still abuses them like this, wuwuwuwuwu...

The players on Team B were crying in their hearts.

In comparison, the players on Team A were so happy that they were about to take off.

It has been so exciting to play today's game. Their post-match evaluation scores will definitely improve because of Gu Ran's leadership.

The happiest person was the forward of Team A who ate two Gu’s stuffed pancakes.

The first cake was delicious, but the second cake was even better! It felt like playing in the Premier League! The striker of Team A was completely conquered by Gu Ran's assist. After this game, he became Gu Ran's little fanboy!

But Gu Ran continued to keep a low profile.

After all, this is an internal team training match, and there is nothing to celebrate even if we win.

The game continues.

In the next 10 minutes, Team A was in high spirits and launched a fierce attack, but their defense became a little lax.

Gu Ran passed the ball to several players in the frontcourt several times, but unfortunately they were too impatient and lacked the ability to seize opportunities.

Gu Ran didn't care about anything, nor did he try to show off too much, but just held back his kick.

After all, Team B is also a Saints brother, and now they have already been defeated. If the score becomes 5:1, 6:1 or something like that, it would be too ugly.

The purpose of testing the results of training during this period has basically been achieved, and we still have to save our energy to play against Liverpool U18 team tomorrow.

Therefore, Gu Ran focused on passing the ball and assisting the opponent, and no longer engaged in high-speed sprinting and physical confrontation, let alone dribbling past opponents.

On the defensive side, Gu Ran only occasionally defended and pressured Kawai Yuichi, not giving Kawai Yuichi a chance to get the ball.

Kawai Yuichi was going crazy with hatred.

Does Gu Ran enjoy this? Yes, Gu Ran enjoys this.

In the final moments of the game, Team B finally seized a counterattack opportunity, and their main attacking midfielder scored a long shot to save some face.

This long shot was originally very exciting, but it was nothing compared to Gu Ran's world-class long shot.

In the end, the score was Team A 4:2 Team B.

When the U18 assistant coach blew the final whistle, the B team players felt relieved.

The players from Team A and Team B high-fived and hugged each other.

Except for Yuichi Kawai, every player took the initiative to greet Gu Ran.

The Saints’ rising star is truly the real deal, it’s hard not to be convinced!

There was a hint of awe in the eyes of many U18 players.

The members of the evaluation team outside the venue also stood up and applauded Gu Ran for his outstanding performance.

Old Rice still has a sharp eye! The Saints will definitely rise this season!

Every member of the evaluation team is eagerly looking forward to seeing Gu Ran's strong catalytic effect on the lifeless first-team on the training ground! Just thinking about that scene makes adrenaline burst!

At this moment, Suzuki Honami on the sidelines was clapping happily like a little fan girl.

"Ah?" Honami said quickly: "Oh! Of course... I mean, what else? Yuichi, you scored a goal, mom... is happy for you."

Kawai Yuichi said in a muffled voice: "What's the point of scoring a goal? That bastard Gu Ran... is too strong."

Honami frowned slightly and gently scolded, "Yuichi, I forbid you to call Gu Ranjun a bastard. Also, you tackled Gu Ranjun from behind during the game, which was very wrong! Fortunately, you didn't tackle him, otherwise, Mom really doesn't know how else she can... compensate Gu Ranjun."

During this period, Honami used all the moves she knew, and Gu Ran even developed many strange ways to open it...

Honami really has no imagination, so how can she please Gu Ran?

Honami is also afraid that she is not fresh enough...

However, having said that, ever since Gu Ran told Honami that Kawai Yuichi was not cut out for playing in the professional league, Honami's own pressure was not so great, her expectations for Kawai Yuichi were also lowered, and even her scolding of Kawai became gentler.

Kawai Yuichi didn't expect that Honami didn't yell at him, and he was a little uncomfortable, "Mom, you seem...changed."

Honami quickly said, "Really? Maybe... Mom has figured it out during this time."

Kawai Xiong was stunned for a moment, "Have you figured it out?"

Honami nodded and said, "Yes, I figured it out - Yuichi, mom doesn't care whether you can become a professional player or not. Even if you can't pass the tryout, it doesn't matter. With mom here, you will still have no worries about food and clothing in the future, and you can live the rest of your life in ease."

The corners of Kawai Yuichi's mouth trembled slightly, "You said all this just to make me apologize to Gu Ran, right? Mom, why do you always speak for that Chinese man? I am your son!"

Silly son, of course you are your mother's son.

But from my mother's perspective, Gu Ranjun is your...uncle!

Honami cleared her throat and said calmly, "Because, Gu Ranjun is very strong, and the strong should be respected. Only by respecting the strong can you become a strong person. Go and apologize to Gu Ranjun. I believe that Gu Ranjun will not embarrass you."

Kawai Yuichi curled his lips in disdain, "This is just a training match. Do you want me to admit that he is a strong man? Humph! This is impossible! I will not apologize to him! I still have to find a chance to defeat him!"

"You..." Honami sighed faintly, "Okay."

Then you can only wait until tonight for your mother to double compensate you. I hope Gu Ranjun will like it...

At this time, U18 head coach Dodd clapped his hands and shouted loudly: "Give everyone half an hour to rest. After half an hour, go to the No. 3 Tactical Analysis Classroom in the Comprehensive Building for class. By the way, your evaluation scores and the roster for tomorrow's match against Liverpool will be announced!"

"Yes! Coach!"

The U18 players then dispersed and returned to the locker room to take a shower and rest.

Naturally, Gu Ran was taken into the therapy room by Mave and Gregory.

Mave quickly checked Gu Ran's body, and after confirming that he was not injured, he handed Gu Ran to Gregory.

——The intensity of the confrontation in this team training match is very low, even lower than the confrontation between amateur school teams, so Gu Ran will not get injured and his physical energy consumption will also be low.

This kind of physical exertion will also help us to be in good physical condition for the friendly match against Liverpool U18 team tomorrow.

At this time, Gregory smiled and took out the fascia knife.

Gu Ran then clenched his teeth and tried hard not to scream.

During this period, my physical attributes have improved a lot, and my tolerance to the fascia knife has naturally also increased a lot.

The first few minutes are the most painful. After gritting your teeth and enduring it, the rest of the time...it still hurts a lot.

Pushing the muscles will cause pain from the beginning to the end. It would be abnormal if it didn’t hurt.

The amount of sweat Gu Ran produced after the training match was not as much as the amount he produced during the fascia knife therapy.

But this time, Gu Ran finally endured it and didn't say a word.

Gregory once suspected that he did not eat enough at noon.

As Gregory increased his strength, he secretly said in his heart: It seems that I have to eat more next time. I have to practice the strength of my upper limb muscles when I have time, and then change to a fascia knife with a narrower blade...

Alas, it is becoming increasingly difficult to earn this money...

After fifteen minutes of physical therapy, Gu Ran felt as if he had a different body.

Gu Ran took an ice bath and steamed in the sauna for 5 minutes before changing into a clean training suit and hurried to Tactical Classroom No. 3 in the Comprehensive Building.

Match analysis after training games is also part of training.

This was also Gu Ran’s first time attending a post-match analysis class, and he was quite looking forward to it.

But it is obvious that the U18 players prefer to train on the field and don’t like to sit in the classroom and listen to lessons.

Most of the players took the lead and filled the back seats.

Gu Ran originally wanted to keep a low profile, so now he could only sit in the front row.

Coach Dodd hadn't arrived yet, but the young players in the tactical classroom were already playing and fighting. It felt like being back in a high school classroom filled with naughty kids.

A short while later, Coach Dodd walked into Classroom 3 with a pile of evaluation sheets and tactical boards.

The classroom suddenly became quiet, and a tense and depressing atmosphere quickly enveloped the entire classroom.

Coach Dodd walked up to the podium, cleared his throat with a straight face, and said, "Today's team training match exposed a lot of problems. Now, let's briefly analyze these problems while watching the video replay."

The coach's perspective video of the training match then played on the big screen in the classroom.

"The first question is for your A team."

Coach Dodd fast-forwarded the video to the scene where Team A made a pass error, causing Gu Ran to sprint out and lose his position.

Coach Dodd said in a deep voice: "Team A, you made a serious pass error. The intention of the pass was right, but it was too obvious, and the way of passing was wrong - there were obviously players from Team B preparing to intercept at this place, so why did you pass the ball low? Come on, the guy who made the pass error, explain it to me!"

The other U18 players didn't even dare to breathe.

The player from Team A who made the mistake in passing the ball carefully explained, "Coach, the wind was strong against us at the time, and I was afraid that Gu Ran wouldn't be able to catch it..."

"Can't catch it? Gu Ran won't be able to catch it?" Coach Dodd shouted angrily, "Even if he can't catch it, that's his problem! But if you can't pass it, it's your problem! You made a mistake and you want to blame Gu Ran? You deserve it? Don't you have a brain when playing football? I've taught you so many times that in this situation, you have to use a half-high ball!"

"Yes...coach." The player from Team A who made a mistake in passing the ball was scolded so much that he didn't even dare to look up.

Coach Dodd analyzed, "In this wave, Gu Ran's forward movement was completely flawless, and could even be described as excellent. But because of your mistake, Gu Ran lost his position, and your team A's left side was directly penetrated! Fortunately, Gu Ran was strong enough. If Gu Ran hadn't turned back and sprinted back to make up for your mistake with his own strength, your evaluation score would have been deducted by more than half!"

The players of Team A quickly said to Gu Ran with gratitude: "Thanks, brother."

Gu Ran smiled and raised his chin, "It's okay."

"Let's talk about the problems of Team B. In comparison, Team A didn't have too many problems, but Team B did."

Coach Dodd fast-forwarded the video to the moment when Gu Ran made his first rainbow lob to assist the forward of Team A.

Coach Dodd frowned and said, "Team B, tell me, where are your guys at the back post? Gu Ran's rainbow lob was indeed beyond your normal defensive level. I don't blame you for not being able to defend against it, but, after Gu Ran lobbed the ball, where were the guys at the back post? Look at this picture! What are you doing? Standing there?! Are you all stupid?! The forward of Team A didn't feel any pressure at all, and he just took the rainbow lob comfortably and completed the shot!"

Coach Dodd angrily pounded on the table, "How many times have I taught you? What is the first rule of a guard? Answer me!"

The defenders of Team B lowered their heads and answered in unison: "We can't let the other team get comfortable..."

"Don't you all remember this?" Coach Dodd pounded on the table angrily. "What are you staring at? Every technical move of the opponent's players within our 30-meter zone is fatal! You didn't even return to defense and put pressure on the opponent's forwards in the first place! I didn't even say you were slow to return to defense, you didn't even turn around!"

"The second time we lose the ball - watch carefully!"

Coach Dodd fast-forwarded the video to the part where Gu Ran made the cross-position switch.

The U18 players all watched attentively as Gu Ran sprinted and changed positions in his own half, and made three consecutive sudden stops and changes of direction to tease Kawai Yuichi.

Gu Ran: …It turns out I was really too much, haha!

Kawai Yuichi: ...Baka, I want to die! I want to commit suicide by disembowelment!

Coach Dodd said in a deep voice: "I won't waste my words on Kawai Yuichi's problem, after all, he is just here for a trial. I want to focus on the problem of your defensive cooperation and interception on the left side. Pay attention, Gu Ran slipped the ball through the gap between the two of you - OK, there is a problem here - where is Team B's full-back? Why did he lose his position? Why did he give Gu Ran the safe space to pass the ball forward?"

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Today is Father's Day, Yuichi Kawai wishes all fathers a happy holiday.

(End of this chapter)