"Goal! Lu Yang has scored! He scored a brilliant free kick in the final moments! Helping his team to a 3-1 victory over Ascoli!"
"A brand new record has been set! In eleven league matches, Lu Yang has scored twenty goals! He has set a Serie B record for the fastest twenty goals in Serie B!"
"In the last match, Moric had ten assists in ten league games, just breaking the Serie B record for the fastest ten assists. Now Lu Yang has also set a record! San Remo truly is a record-breaker!"
" Canyes has been completely revitalized by the right-back position, and so far he has achieved an impressive record of one goal and five assists. He possesses the powerful attacking ability that the current Italy National Team's right-backs lack most!"
" Italy is good at playing a three-defender formation. They only started playing a four-defender formation a year ago at Vincent's insistence. But both Plasedes and Bernulini are very good at playing a three-defender formation, so Vincent can definitely bring Canyes along to give it a try."
"Yes! Canyes ' defensive problems can be well compensated for in the Italy National Team, but his attacking ability is irreplaceable!"
"Similarly, Moric is also an excellent midfielder. His attacking ability is too strong, and he has great chemistry with Lu Yang. Bringing Lu Yang without Moric is like not bringing the instruction manual!"
" Bernulini also scored a goal with a header in this match, which is definitely a very good omen!"
"As the fourth captain of the Italy National Team, does Bernulini's goal foreshadow Italy's ability to score in the upcoming European Championship qualifiers?"
"Finally, Lu Yang is in incredibly hot form right now. He's only failed to score in one game this season, and his shooting touch is truly reassuring."
"With Lu Yang on the Italy National Team, they are bound to achieve a new breakthrough!"
All matches of the eleventh round of Serie B have concluded.
San Remo secured another victory, maintaining their top spot in the standings and widening the gap between themselves and the second and third-placed teams.
The league is rock solid; that's San Remo for you.
Two days later, Vincent announced the 23-man squad for the national team.
Among them, Lu Yang and Moric were prominently featured!
Canyes had been generating some buzz, but ultimately failed to make the cut for this year's European Championship playoffs.
Colber missed a golden opportunity due to injury.
In fact, that position of Moric's might have actually belonged to Colber.
The announcement of this list has been met with a positive response throughout Italy.
Without seeing the result, you might even think that Vincent announced Italy's qualification for the playoffs.
This is hard to understand.
But in fact, this fully reflects the seriousness of the problem in the selection of players for the Italy National Team.
As the national team coach, you can't select players based on online news, forums, or platforms like Dongqiudi and Hupu.
However, if your every selection of personnel is heavily criticized, then it means there is indeed a problem with your selection process.
Lu Yang is one of those people.
Perhaps it doesn't matter if you don't bring Lu Yang before the European Under-21 Championship.
At that time, Lu Yang was still considered to have been promoted exceptionally.
However, Lu Yang, who led Italy to break their title drought, has not yet been selected for the national team after the European Under-21 Championship, which indicates a problem with player selection.
He was drafted twice and participated in four competitions, but he never brought Lu Yang along.
That's simply unacceptable.
And now, finally... it's dawn!
This has been met with celebration and optimism from all sectors of Italy society.
Italy National Team captain, Italy, and one of the world's best goalkeepers Audi, publicly stated. "Welcome to these two new faces. I hope they can bring something different to the national team."
We need fresh blood!
"You mean Lu? I know him, I know him too well. He deprived my trophy cabinet of an Italian Super Cup!"
"I kept hearing people say that this kid's shots were unstoppable. Amerucci told me countless times that even I couldn't stop his shots! So I always wanted to try it myself!"
Italy's vice-captain, AC Milan's legendary captain, and a strong contender for the world's best left-back, Plasedes: "Let's not talk about Lu Yang, we're still friends! Of course, that was just a joke!"
"If Lu Yang is your opponent, believe me, you'll be in pain... Okay guys, stop laughing. We were twice overturned 3-0 last year, and that's a painful memory for everyone at AC Milan."
"We will definitely avenge this defeat! Whether it's Liverpool or San Remo!"
"But now, please allow me to first welcome Lu to the team."
"No one can refuse a teammate like him if you've ever played with him. I hope he can bring the pain he caused me to his opponents this time, the Sweden National Team!"
Sweden!
Italy's opponent in the playoffs is none other than Sweden National Team that is neither particularly strong nor weak.
The Sweden National Team is weak because they rarely achieve impressive results in major tournaments.
But the Sweden National Team is strong because they always have some powerful star players on their team.
One piece of good news for the Italy National Team is that this year's Sweden National Team does not have any superstars.
The bad news is that Italy played against Germany in a friendly match earlier this year and lost 1-2.
Bernulini: "The captain is finally here! Believe me, he can do anything on the football field, everything you can imagine, and everything you can't."
Bernulini's remarks made people laugh until they cried.
Because Bernulini, as the fourth captain of the Italy National Team, called Lu Yang "Captain Lu".
This is clearly referring to the Marines in San Remo.
Only close friends would joke like that.
This could even be seen as praising Lu Yang to the point of ruin.
Of course, Bernulini won't overpraise Lu Yang; he will help Lu Yang integrate well into the competition.
Italy National Team's second-best goalkeeper, Amerucci: "This time I don't believe Italy can't score, because we've brought in the best young goal scorer in Italy right now!"
Roma captain Perotta: "The last time I met Lu was at the Star of Italy tournament. Since then, Maniero has told me that Lu is a player with a big heart."
"And my Roma team was indeed stopped by him before the Italian Cup final last season; we could have won another Italian Cup!"
"Now, Lu, it's time to test whether you're a true clutch player. For many, the next two games might be the most important!"
Italy National Team's third captain and Roma's vice-captain Dreki: "Here he comes! This kid has a powerful shot, I bet he'll score! I'd bet my entire fortune! For Italy!"
These are all big names in Serie A.
Their statement also indicates that the Italy National Team welcomes Lu Yang.
Meanwhile, Moric, who was standing next to Lu Yang, seemed to have become invisible.
Looking at these news reports, Moric was absolutely furious.
Upon hearing these words, Tia slapped herself across the face.
You dare say another curse word?
Moric then remembered that he was no longer single.
well.
Back then, Lu Gou was just an extra for me, Moric.
It's unbelievable that now, the big shots only have eyes for Lu Gou.
This is truly something I've never seen before!
Don't you guys think that all of Lu Guo's goals were set up by me Moric?
They had eyes but couldn't recognize gold inlaid with jade.
Pray to Guan Gong at the Bodhisattva Temple!
Just you wait and see, the real big shots won't bother with you.
Once Benmo shines in the playoffs, racking up assists, you'll see who truly is the future god of the Italy National Team!
The day after the roster was announced.
Lu Yang and Moric appeared at the entrance of the national team training base.
Three days later, they were supposed to have another league match.
But none of that matters now.
The San Remo brothers patted their chests to reassure Lu Yang and Moric that they would stabilize the league situation while their leaders were away.
Moric was deeply gratified by this.
So it turns out the brothers also knew that I, Mo, was the big boss of San Remo. Indeed, the eyes of the masses are discerning.
It wasn't until Bernulini, who had come to greet Lu Yang and Moric, pulled out his phone and said, "Hey, Nagy, yeah, Lu Yang and the others have arrived. Don't worry, I, the second-in-command, will take good care of him, the head of San Remo!"
Moric died.
On the training field, the Italy National Team's training session has already begun.
Everyone is comfortable, the head coach hasn't changed, and everyone knows exactly what needs to be done.
First, warm up, then practice some simple basic offensive routines for the team.
The rest depends on the individual performance of the players.
Players who make it to the national team are generally extremely talented.
Overly restricting them will actually hinder their performance.
This is Vincent's current requirement for everyone.
The reason we say "at this stage" is because these players are already very familiar with Vincent's tactical system.
In their early days, they also received a lot of tactical instruction from Vincent, and went through a relatively difficult process of accepting it.
This actually reflects Vincent's national team's general reluctance to welcome newcomers.
Because the previous players were all very experienced, Vincent simply didn't have the patience to wait for newcomers to familiarize themselves with the team's tactical system.
How long will it take?
He doesn't have the time or energy for that.
Therefore, after Lu Yang and Moric played on the field for a while, they sensed that something was wrong.
They made many mistakes in coordinating with others.
So much so that Lu Yang and Moric hadn't felt this way in a long time.
I'm not used to it at all.
But the two of them didn't take it to heart.
This is an inevitable part of the adjustment period.
In fact, with Lu Yang's superb vision and Moric's solid fundamentals and midfield talent, the two of them could definitely reduce their mistakes!
Just send it back.
The return transmission will never fail.
But... this doesn't align with Lu Yang and Moric's playing philosophy.
Moreover, it is harmful and not beneficial to the Italy National Team.
It's simply a matter of harming others for personal gain.
Brother Lu would never do something like that.
"Stop!"
Vincent angrily stopped the training match from the sidelines and then substituted Lu Yang and Moric.
The two looked completely bewildered.
Damn it!
They replaced us after such a short time?
I was finally starting to get a feel for it, and now you're doing this?
They only embarrass people, but don't allow them to clear their names?
On the other side, Maniero, who rarely spoke up before, said to Vincent, " Lu Yang and Moric seem to have made many mistakes, but in fact they are both trying to move forward."
"It's really difficult to make these kinds of offensive plays with unfamiliar players."
"But their intentions are good. Once they and the existing players reach a consensus on attacking forward, we can immediately see a significant improvement in our offense."
"We should give them more time to integrate into the team."
For a normal player to integrate into the team, it takes time.
Passing each other, short passing combinations, team tactical coordination, etc.
But who are Lu Yang and Moric?
What a clever person!
They knew they didn't have much time to develop that kind of chemistry with their teammates.
Because they belong to the category of "mobile personnel".
Even Lu Yang's selection this time was due to public pressure and Lu Yang performance in the European Under-21 Championship and his outstanding performance in the league.
Not to mention "backdoor players" like Moric who only got in because of Colber's injury.
Moreover... Colber himself is also a "mobile personnel," similar to Lu Yang.
Moreover, Lu Yang and Moric were well aware that having just been selected for the national team, they were now facing a crucial playoff.
Let alone starting, even getting a chance to come off the bench is considered lucky.
What do fans expect from players who take the field in those situations?
What is the head coach's requirement?
It was your immediate contribution to the team!
At this point, you can reduce your touches on the ball and minimize unnecessary coordination and passing with your teammates.
But you must be able to make very noticeable changes to the team's offense.
So just now, Lu Yang and Moric were on the field, constantly making threatening passes with Perotta, Ancarelli, attacking midfielders, left-back Plasedes, and others.
Ancarelli, having just recovered from a minor illness, was hesitant to engage in strenuous sprints.
However, the position he plays as a shadow striker, while not requiring him to constantly charge forward, does require him to suddenly burst forth at certain moments.
So when he held back his kicks, the effect was naturally not good.
The problem with Lu Yang and Moric's cooperation with him is largely due to Ancarelli.
But in Vincent's opinion, this just shows how exaggerated the rumors about Lu Yang and Moric have become!
Ancarelli's dribbling skills are not bad. If you pass the ball to him, he can twist and turn and create some opportunities!
Why insist on using through balls and lobbed passes?
The assists from the national team are not as simple as those from Serie B.
Furthermore, Perotta is a towering center, standing at 1.93 meters tall, a superb pivot.
He is very good at receiving and setting up the ball, but at this point, it requires a lot from Moric and Lu Yang to make forward runs.
Moric and Lu Yang are newcomers, and for a midfielder to push forward so recklessly seems a bit excessive, doesn't it?
Therefore, they did make a few mistakes, which were their fault, but they were understandable.
The same applies to his partnership with Plasedes.
Therefore, although there are many problems, they can actually be resolved through careful communication and adjustments.
Once the offensive problem is solved, Lu Yang and Moric will have a chance to play.
But Vincent clearly wasn't going to give them that opportunity.
"Do you think I can give them a lot of time to adjust?" Vincent asked Maniero.
"Otherwise what? Then why did you call them up?" Maniero said. "These veteran members of the national team are already at a level where they can fight even without training. What do they need to train for?"
"While maintaining their current form, let's see if Lu Yang and Moric can bring about some new changes. That's the real purpose of this training camp!"
Vincent's eyes narrowed slightly. "But lately, I've been wanting to try a new combination. Dreki's form has declined quite noticeably recently, so I'd like to try Candreva in defensive midfield."
Dreki, Roma's defensive midfielder and Italy's starting defensive midfielder, is almost 33 years old this year.
Dreki's performance in Italy's final qualifying match was poor.
Dino Candreva, a 28-year-old attacking midfielder for Udinese, a mid-to-lower table Serie A team, played in multiple positions in his younger years and is a versatile midfielder. He currently plays as a substitute midfielder in Italy.
Defensive midfielder?
Candreva?
this...
Do you really think everyone is Maniero?
Can everyone play as an attacking midfielder or a defensive midfielder?
Didn't you see that even the excellent Moric has moved from defensive midfield to attacking midfield?
Maniero was utterly speechless.
The pioneer and master of the deep-lying midfield role is right in front of you, and you're telling me you want Candreva to play as a defensive midfielder?
You're saying I don't understand football? Most people wouldn't dare to play an attacking midfielder as a defensive midfielder; that's something only a world-class coach like Guardiola would dare to do.
But if you claim to know football, don't you know that I, Maniero, am the most qualified to speak on this matter?
" Candreva can't play defensive midfield. When he plays midfield or attacking midfield, he's not a playmaker," Maniero said.
"Oh? But I have high hopes for him becoming the next generation's brain of Italy!" Vincent said. "He has performed exceptionally well for Udinese in the last two seasons!"
Maniero's thousand words boiled down to one sentence: MMP.
Let me tell you about a Jaguar!
Thus, Lu Yang and Moric's first national team training session did not go smoothly.
Neither of them participated in team training most of the time.
It gives the impression that the two of them are particularly bad at cooking.
Believe it or not, there might actually be some people in the team who think that way.
After all, Lu Yang and Moric aren't like the Euro; they can't please everyone.
There is also competition within the national team.
November 17th.
Serie B Round 12: San Remo vs. Empoli.
Without Lu Yang, Moric, and Bernulini, San Remo seemed to lack a soul, and were dominated by their opponents in the first half.
It would be incorrect to say that San Remo's players are not good enough; San Remo's players in every position are almost all top-level in Serie B.
However, without a core and a secondary core, no team can get going in a short period of time.
In the 55th minute of the second half, Empoli, on fire, pulled off a brilliant combination play that broke through San Remo's defense and resulted in a goal.
Soto didn't make much of a move from the sidelines.
There's nothing we can do; this is the consequence of losing Moric and Lu Yang.
Yes, it has nothing to do with Bernulini.
With Moric, he won't give the opponent the opportunity to break through the midfield with multiple passes and combinations.
With Lu Yang on the team, he would drop back into the penalty area early after the opponent had made several passes.
They all had the ability to prevent that goal from happening.
Fortunately.
The opposing team parked the bus after scoring.
It seems Empoli also knows that taking three points from San Remo, the current top team in Serie B, is already a great achievement, and they don't seem to be aiming for more goals.
In the 80th minute, Canyes attempted a solo run to create some opportunities.
But after he got to the byline, he found there weren't many good opportunities; the opposing team had too many defenders, making it difficult to pass the ball.
Canyes cut inside from the byline, attempting to make a run into the penalty area, but was dispossessed by the opponent.
Empoli immediately launched a counterattack.
Their attack was swift, as they realized this was a golden opportunity for them to secure a two-goal victory over San Remo.
Bang!
At the crucial moment, Lam emerged out of nowhere, making a clean and decisive Slide Tackle to steal the ball.
Lam immediately launched a long ball.
Fight back!
Baizami, the speedy player, played the full match this time. He has the ability to play the whole game, and he was usually substituted off as a protective measure.
Baizami was incredibly fast; after receiving the ball, he outpaced two opposing center-backs and ultimately scored a one-on-one goal.
This was a brilliant one-on-one goal against three opponents.
In the end, San Remo and Empoli drew 1-1.
Their six-game winning streak in the league came to an end.
For the first time, Baizami has overtaken Soguer to become the team's second-highest scorer!
After this match, many media outlets believed that San Remo was overrated.
Empoli isn't a strong team, but San Remo managed to equalize in the final moments.
Many believe that San Remo, given their current situation, will likely falter in the second half of the season.
Some experts even came forward to criticize the players San Remo played in this match.
But actually, the logic has already been explained. If you give these players a season or two to gel, their level of play would make them a strong team in Serie B as well.
San Remo's poor performance in this match was purely due to the absence of two key players.
Without Messi, Barcelona still struggles to secure a single victory, doesn't it?
Four days later, on November 21st.
The European Championship play-offs have begun, and the fierce competition for the final four spots in the European Championship has commenced.
The first leg of the match was played at Sweden National Team's home stadium.
For the Italy National Team, Vincent fielded a classic lineup.
433, or 4123.
The "1" represents a defensive midfielder, and the "2" represents two midfielders, not San Remo's two attacking midfielders.
As expected Lu Yang and Moric failed to start and were relegated to the bench.
However, being selected for the 18-man squad is already seen as a very positive sign by many fans.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, they should be able to get some opportunities.
However, the Italy National Team also had some bright spots in this match.
That is, they replaced Dreki with Candreva, a substitute midfielder who plays as an attacking midfielder at the club, and moved him to the defensive midfield position.
No one could have come up with this unexpected move.
Many commentators were stunned.
Well... Italy is having trouble scoring, their attack is having problems, so you removed a defensive midfielder and replaced him with an attacking player.
If attacking and defending in football were that simple, everyone would be a master!
You're seriously underestimating the meaning of "chemical reaction"!
Isn't that giving Candreva too much credit?
At the start of the match, Candreva made a mistake and was immediately overwhelmed by his opponent.
If Bernulini and goalkeeper Audi hadn't been so focused, they probably would have carried a goal into the game.
But 30 minutes later, the Italy National Team still couldn't escape defeat.
The Sweden National Team midfielder unleashed a spectacular long-range shot.
A stunning long-range goal!
Audi was out of reach.
Italy lost 0-1 in the end!
And once Italy falls behind, the game becomes really tough for them!
They were already struggling to score goals, and now they also had to break through the opponent's defensive wall and defend against their counter-attacks.
Victory is truly out of reach!