Proving the Dao and Becoming an Emperor? (Mentions China National Football Team, transitional chapter)
Proving the Way and Becoming Emperor? (Mentions the China National Football Team; transitional chapter)
Great Britain.
Manchester United had no European fixtures to play.
Van Gaal and his staff wrapped up preparations for the next Premier League round ahead of schedule.
"Meeting adjourned!"
Several longtime Manchester United employees turned the projector back on and watched Wolfsburg's match with great interest, seeking a little spiritual comfort.
Gradually, more and more people remained in the conference room.
"They work together brilliantly!"
"Not bad."
"Ah, Ricardo held up Wolfsburg's transition."
Suddenly, everyone leaned forward, their eyes lighting up.
"Remarkable."
"That outside-of-the-foot pass was absolutely spectacular!"
Clap! Clap! Clap!
The Manchester United Crown Prince's performance had the Red Devils' veteran staff members thrilled.
Van Gaal's large head poked in through the corridor window. He clapped his hands vigorously, and though his face remained stern, his tone was full of praise.
"Hecking's coaching ability is simply unbelievable."
"Li's attacking arsenal is becoming more and more varied. On a broader tactical level, he makes it difficult for opponents to read him. Combined with his understanding of time and space, our Manchester United prodigy is growing increasingly mature."
"He needs a partner."
"Pogba has become more and more complete after receiving guidance from Pirlo and those Juventus lads."
"The two of them—one operating on the right half of the pitch, the other on the left—no matter how they rotated, Manchester United would undergo unprecedented, earth-shaking changes!"
"One fast, one tall."
"Even... one forward, one back."
Old Van got excited and hurried back into the conference room. Loosening the red tie at his collar, he pulled out a large tactical board.
"A curved blade."
"A sharp sword."
"Next summer transfer window, Manchester United will buy Pogba back and have him properly support Li."
His fingers rapped forcefully against