The Team B players advanced towards the ball at one point, and Lucas was free to receive the ball. However, none of his teammates looked in his direction. It was as if he had suddenly become invisible.
The midfielder, who normally links defense and attack, received the ball and, without even hesitating, turned the play to the other end. Lucas raised his hand, calling for a pass, but was ignored.
He looked around, trying to make sense of the situation. The ball was being kept away from him on purpose. It was just as Felix had warned. Team A, who had previously been marking aggressively, retreated slightly, concentrating more on covering the other sectors of the pitch. They were testing Team B.
'Why don't they pass the ball?' Lucas thought. It was frustrating. He knew he had the ability to make a dangerous move like before, but he couldn't do it without the ball.
Assistant Rodrigo scratched his chin, shaking his head slowly.
