082. Evolution, not change (2)
[Jordi Alba]
Talents
– Soccer gifted (B+3)
– Active overlapping (A+2)
– Surprising space penetration (A+)
– Fast legs as fast as a Lamborghini (A)
– Abundant activity level (B+)
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(You can covet one talent when the conditions are met.)
(Condition 1: Score)
(Condition 2: Win the match)
(Condition 3: Be selected as MOM in the match)
Jordi Alba (Jordi Alba).
His main position is left winger, but in this game, he played left fullback as a counterpoint to Hoyoung.
Although there would be little direct conflict with Hoyoung, who is an attacking midfielder due to his position, there was great significance in his moving down to defender.
It's just air defense coordination.
Jordi Alba's defensive ability hovers around the mid-to-high level within the team, but as if that's not enough, his offensive ability is also very good.
He is currently ranked 2nd in league assists.
Cornella's intention was to counterattack and counter Real Madrid because he was so good at controlling offense and defense.
However, that thought was overlooked by Hoyoung.
'I told him to be the manager on the pitch.'
Hoyoung played the game while reflecting on Zidane's teachings.
Maestro.
It was said that any playmaker must dominate the game.
He said that it is not a matter of just reading the flow of the game, but that you must be able to share it with your team members and use it to your advantage.
'And sharing through passing and teamwork.'
Unspoken communication.
It is about conveying meaning through passing and movement.
'just now.'
It was the moment when Jordi Alba was trying to overlap into midfield.
Sigh.
When Hoyoung, the focal point of the 4-2-3-1 formation, moved to the right, Real Madrid's formation moved slightly to the right.
That was putting pressure on Jordi Alba.
'What the hell?'
Pot Pot.
Jordi Alba vented his anger by digging up the innocent grass with the toe cap of his soccer shoes because the game was not going as well as he had hoped.
This is because we have not had a single proper attack since the first half began.
It was strange.
Real Madrid's players looked quite different compared to the end of last year.
There was power in every movement, as if he had been awakened.
'What should I say about this?'
How should I express it?
On the outside, nothing had changed.
However, Jordi Alba, who was playing the game in person, clearly felt it.
The fact that there is something very disadvantageous about it.
'Could it be Woo Ho-young?'
Yes.
That's the only difference from last year.
The elaborate build-up centered on Woo Ho-young was improving Real Madrid's tactical perfection.
This was absolutely not Juvenil B's youth level.
'Why on earth is that guy here?'
I felt like I was suffocating.
Hoyoung's playmaking seemed to be strangling him.
It wasn't a noticeable change, but their attacks gradually became sharper and eventually exploded.
In the 19th minute of the first half.
"Keck!"
The penetration pass originating from Woo Ho-young's feet created an invisible back space.
It happened out of the blue.
I thought Alba had a good defensive formation, but that wasn't the case.
Real Madrid's forward build-up was loosening UE Cornella's defense.
And Woo Ho-young did not miss the opportunity and created an opportunity.
Percussion!
Callejon, the top striker, quickly dug in and caught the ball.
The assistant referee's flag did not go up.
It was a complete collapse of the offside trap.
However, because the first touch was slightly long, Callejon's shot was blocked by the goalkeeper's punch.
However, the second ball was alive.
"I!"
Before we knew it, Hoyoung entered the box and jumped into the air.
Like a bull fighting bull, he rushed forward and hit the soccer ball with his head.
Diving header.
That shook UE Korneya's net.
It was also the opening goal that gave Real Madrid second place.
Beep!
After 70 minutes, both halves of the game were over, and the rewards fell.
[Select the talent you want to pursue.]
– Active overlapping (A+2)
– Surprising spatial penetration (A+)
– Abundant activity (B+)
– (See more)
Hoyoung's choice is Surprising spatial penetration (A+).
At the same time, Real Madrid's runner-up finish was confirmed.
Although they lost the crown to Barcelona, considering that they were 6th in the league until the end of last year, runner-up finish was also a blessing.
Hoyoung's contribution was significant as he scored 10 goals in just two months.
If things continue like this, it would be a good idea to aim for the championship next season.
And after that.
Juvenil A.
The final gateway to becoming a professional.
'Goes!'
There isn't much left.
In late May.
Zinedine Zidane wanted to see Hoyoung before returning to France.
This is because if you leave now, there will be no opportunity to see each other player-to-player.
Of course, there were plans to remain at Real Madrid after retirement, but the tutoring with Hoyoung ended for today.
That was why I invited Hoyoung to lunch today.
'Wow… the house is really nice.'
Hoyoung, who entered the mansion, was busy being surprised.
It was amazing to be invited by Zidane, but I was even more surprised that there was such a large mansion in the middle of the city.
'Well, in Seoul alone, there are houses of hundreds of pyeong in that small area.'
Like a country boy who came to Seoul, Hoyoung was busy looking at Zidane's luxurious houses worth billions of dollars.
It was a space that had everything, including a swimming pool, sauna, cinema, and game room.
"Hoyoung."
Zidane's eldest son, who introduced Hoyoung to his home, was Enzo, born in 1995, who is currently playing for Real Madrid Cadet C (U13).
He brought something from his room and secretly held it out to Hoyoung.
It was Enzo's Real Madrid uniform.
"Why is this?"
"Well…"
Enzo said shyly, scratching the back of his head.
"Can you give me an autograph?"
"Sign?"
It's such an ironic situation.
This is the situation where I went to the house of the world's best soccer player and his son asked for his autograph.
"lol. "You are the most popular on our team."
"Hey~ Is it true?"
"huh. Everyone likes Hoyoung. "During audio-visual classes, the coach shows videos of your play."
'her.'
There was a lump of tender chicken meat on my forearm.
Of course, he has made such great strides recently, but I had no idea that he would become an example for the youth of Real Madrid.
'I grew up watching Kaka in Sao Paulo…'
He was surprised that he had reached that level, but at the same time, he felt proud.
"Oh. And you are the future of Real Madrid."
"ha ha ha. That went too far."
"Really. "My dad did that."
"hmm?"
I don't know if what he said was sincere or not, but what was certain was that he and Zidane had already become a very special relationship.
Twitch.
The corners of Hoyoung's mouth rose.
"let's go. "To eat."
After lunch, Hoyoung had tea time with Zidane and had a serious conversation.
It was about the future, and mainly Zidane was giving generous advice to Hoyoung.
Hoyoung repeatedly expressed his gratitude.
"thank you. And I hope you achieve good results this World Cup. "You should get the Golden Ball this time!"
Zidane gave the Golden Ball to Ronaldo even after winning the 1998 World Cup in France.
I also really wanted to do it this time.
"Is he worried about me now?"
"Hehe. "I already received the Golden Ball at the World Cup."
"Hahaha."
When Hoyoung spoke jokingly, Zidane burst into laughter.
Now that the two had spoken, they continued to talk about the World Cup.
I was able to hear a secret story from Zidane related to the 1998 and 2002 World Cups.
Hoyoung wasn't just listening either.
Although it is a youth competition, the U17 World Cup is also a World Cup anyway.
Hoyoung brought his upper body forward.
He spoke in a whisper as if telling an old story.
"In the match against Italy, a guy named Giovinco headbutted me."
"Headbutt?"
"yes. "I provoked it."
"You made a smart play. Provocation is an essential tactic in soccer. "No matter how deeply rooted a tree is, it will shake when a typhoon hits."
"Hehe. Then Master, you should be careful too. "Because I don't know if a typhoon will hit."
Hoyoung was smiling, but his tone was serious.
This was advice given to me as a second-time senior who knows the future.
June 2006.
As the World Cup season began, the eyes of soccer fans around the world turned to Germany.
Likewise, a soccer craze spread in Korea.
Korea was placed in the same group as Togo, France, and Switzerland, and there was public opinion that if they defeated Switzerland, they could easily advance to the round of 16.
It was Manchester United's faith in Park Ji-seok.
But the ideal was different from reality.
Korea failed to advance to the round of 16 after losing to France and Switzerland in succession, while France, which advanced to second place in its group, defeated Spain in succession to reach the quarterfinals.
And in the quarterfinals, there was a close match against Brazil, whom soccer gamblers around the world had identified as the strongest candidate for the title, and the result was France's victory.
This was possible thanks to Zidane's unrivaled performance.
The Lebleux team did not stop there and achieved another feat by advancing to the semifinals.
With an overwhelming performance, they beat Portugal 2-0 and advanced to the finals.
This time too, Zidane's performance stood out.
Regarding this, some people could not contain their excitement, saying that Zidane had reached his second prime.
In fact, there was a big change for Zidane.
Although his movements were not as good as in his prime, he was demonstrating a fearsome play by combining his amazing technique with the skill of a veteran.
It was not what he saw at Real Madrid earlier this year.
He was coming back to life little by little.
And the long-awaited final against Italy.
France's Henry scored the first goal, taking the lead 1-0 until the 80th minute of the second half.
And 85 minutes.
Italy, who were cornered, tried to hit the goal several times, but France's midfield, supported by Zinedine Zidane, was impregnable.
Materazzi, the Italian defender, lost his temper and taunted Zidane by insulting his sister.
Up to this point, the times had been almost similar to those experienced by Hoyoung.
However, Zidane's choice in this era was different.
"you. "I'll see you after the game."
With that one word, he stuck his shiny head in place of a headbutt.
As a result, the disgrace of Zidane's headbutting disappeared from the world, and instead, Zidane was able to leave a great achievement in his career: winning the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
In addition, I was awarded the Golden Ball, which I had dreamed of, and was even given an exclusive interview.
The first thing reporters asked was about his changes.
And Zidane responded like this:
"A month ago, I was losing interest in soccer, but my passion was revived when I met a friend."
"Who is that?"
"Woo Ho-young. "This is a boy who will lead the future of soccer."
The atmosphere changed as if a storm had blown through the audience.
No one would be surprised that a young player, neither a coach nor a manager, revived Zidane's passion.
Reporter Hwang Tae-seok did not miss the opportunity and delved into it.
"What was it about Woo Ho-young that made you like that?"
"Looking at that boy, I felt sorry for myself giving in to age. The boy was also overcoming his age, but I couldn't stay still. So, I'm going to start over from scratch."
Another reporter raised his hand in response to the unconventional answer.
"Excuse me, but do you think that's possible? "Aren't you in your 30s now?"
"What does age have to do with it? "Soccer is something you can play as long as you have a soccer ball."
"Then I heard there is a rumor that you are postponing your retirement. Is that true? "Is it because of that boy named Woo Ho-young?"
"It has affected me, but not only because of that. Crucially, President Perez, who was almost fired this year, stuck with me until the end, and as a result, he changed his mind."
"So what are your future plans? "I've achieved everything I could, but is there still a goal?"
Twitch.
The corners of Zidane's mouth rose at those words.
And he spoke calmly.
"There is still work to be done."
July 2006.
After the World Cup, Zidane returned to Real Madrid and continued his work instead of retiring.
Tutoring.
The tutor period that had expired was forcibly extended.
One more year to go.
As time passed, one day, an article related to Woo Ho-young appeared in the Spanish media.
[Marca Exclusive]
[Written by La Saeta Rubia]
[Woo Ho-young, who ranked first in Real Madrid's Juvenil B league in the first half of the 2006-07 season, is scheduled to be promoted to Juvenil A this year. Woo Ho-young, who received special training under Zidane for the past seven months, [Already…]
The article was published in January 2007.
It was around the time that Zinedine Zidane won the Ballon d'Or in 2006.
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