The Mindset of a Superstar

"Everyone, pay close attention. Considering the width that Inter Milan's defense can cover, if we switch from the left flank to the right, as long as we're fast enough, we can definitely catch them off guard."

"Serie A teams aren't very good at this because they lack wingers. Other teams don't do it well because they either lack players with strong individual ability on the flanks, or they lack a midfielder who can provide quick switches of play."

"But our team has all of that!"

Yang Yang turned around. He was somewhat excited, but his tone was firm as he swept his gaze over his teammates. He found that, at some point, every one of them had stood up and was staring intently at him and the tactics board in front of him.

"We have me and Marcelo on the left, and Robben on the right. I dare say that, looking at the whole world, no team has a better group of wingers than we do. So we should make good use of the flanks."

"The benefits of attacking down both wings are obvious, but the disadvantage is just as clear: balance, or rather, dispersion."

"But if we first concentrate our forces on one side—for example, the left, where we're most confident—and have Marcelo and me apply pressure on the flank, Zlatan in the penalty area, and Wesley supporting from outside, I believe Inter Milan will shift the focus of their entire defensive system to this side."

"Once they shift over here, we can quickly switch the ball from the left to the right through Wesley or Xavi and give it to Robben..." Yang Yang quickly moved the piece representing Robben to the right side of the area in front of the penalty box.

"As long as we're fast enough