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Chapter 158 Focus Battle

Li Mo was listed as "persona non grata in Naples" by the Federation of Naples Fans' Organizations. This incident had minimal impact on Li Mo.

He didn't care at all.

As for offending the football king Maradona

If you offend, just offend. Anyway, Maradona offended quite a few people, including him.

Not long after Li Mo returned to London, he received a call from Jussi Buscemi.

"To celebrate your win, let's celebrate, right?"

Jusi suggested.

"Celebrating? Where to celebrate?"

"At your house."

Li Mo's expression changed slightly.

Are you celebrating?

Physical strength is good.

Manchester United seems to be in improved condition. They scored 21 points, ranking fifth in the league after Manchester City.

Although Manchester United is currently ranked fifth, eight points behind Arsenal, it seems that the gap is quite large.

This allows Arsenal's main players to be repaired to some extent.

On the third day after returning from Italy, the team challenged Everton at Goodison Forest Park.

But before that, they still need to face a test.

But this game is in a week.

Li Mo felt exhausted even with his physical strength.

After 12 league rounds, Arsenal has 9 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, scoring 29 points, ranking first in the league.

"How to comfort me."

Damn it? !

The away draw was a small blow to Arsenal's morale.

But this is Manchester United after all. Ferguson has just retired and his power is still there.

Li Mo was a little surprised.

Arsenal's next opponent is Manchester United.

No matter how strong the cow is, it can't bear it.

Li Mo thought while breathing heavily.

2D is tight.

You are just lusting after my body.

This celebration was indeed quite intense.

Manchester United's recent performance is quite in line with expectations - no matter how bad Manchester United is in the hands of Moyes, they won't fall out of the top four, right?

Therefore, these days, the team has developed relatively intensive training for Manchester United, including defensive tactics, offensive tactics, set-piece tactics, etc., especially focusing on practicing the routine of contacting the center from the wing.

Have you been tricked by this woman?

The same goes for their rivals Manchester United.

But this goal needs to be celebrated, and the dropped points need to be consoled.

"What are you doing here?"

Liverpool ranks second with 27 points, followed by Chelsea with 24 points and Manchester City with 22 points.

The next round of Champions League matches is in a month.

This is the twelfth round of the league.

In the end, the team was tied 0-0 by Everton away from home.

Just thinking about it.

After returning from Liverpool, the Arsenal team entered into preparations for the game against Manchester United.

Of course.

So after the fifth round of the group stage, Arsenal can get a period of respite.

"Didn't you get a draw? I'm here to comfort you."

Fortunately, the team is still at the top of the list.

Wenger still attaches great importance to Manchester United.

The comfort is quite adequate.

After the draw, Li Mo returned to his residence depressedly and found Zhu Xi waiting for him at the door.

Li Mo's many attempts to attack the goal were resolved by the Everton goalkeeper, and Arsenal reluctantly accepted a draw.

In the 13th round of the league, Arsenal will go to Old Trafford to challenge Manchester United away. This game is very crucial for Manchester United - if they can win against Arsenal, they are likely to gain momentum and reach the top four. , even approaching the top of the list.

Arsenal have a week to make adjustments.

Moyes has led Manchester United to score points very efficiently during this period, so many local Manchester media are shouting that Ferguson is discerning. After the "short turmoil" at the beginning of the season, Moyes will definitely be able to lead Manchester United on the right track. .

After all, he is eighteen years old.

But on the second day, Li Mo went to training vigorously again.

After all, they are old rivals.

During this period, Li Mo focused on training his [dribbling skills].

The main reason is to integrate [Neymar’s Dribbling Technology Module] as soon as possible.

He found that it was quite difficult for a big man like himself to become a dribbling master.

More than three months have passed.

His fusion progress was stuck at 79%, and it became difficult to continue improving after that.

However, Li Mo also found that integrating the [Neymar Dribbling Technology Module] greatly improved his ball feel, body flexibility, and balance.

In addition to dribbling skills, ball feel, flexibility, and balance are also very important.

For example, Messi's dribbling actually has relatively few purely technical aspects. Messi and Neymar are different. Neymar grew up in the Brazilian football environment, so his football has many elements of deliberately showing off his skills. Existence - who makes Brazilian fans like to watch this.

Messi, on the other hand, grew into a superstar from La Masia, the top youth training academy in Europe.

Although he passes a lot of people, his playing style is still very "European". He doesn't have much to show off his skills. Even when he passes people, he uses rhythm and pace. Whichever method is simplest and most direct is used.

There will definitely not be much sloppiness in it.

Li Mo also discovered that if he deliberately imitated the dribbling skills of a dribbling master like Neymar, it would not suit him.

Height, center of gravity, cadence, etc. are not suitable.

"What suits you best is the best"

Li Mo thought.

He began to sit down and think about it, abandoning some of the ostentatious elements among the many gorgeous techniques, and integrating some simple and practical things.

When he opened his eyes again, he found that the integration progress of the [Neymar Dribbling Skills Module] had exceeded 80%, reaching 83%!

A huge increase all of a sudden? !

Li Mo was stunned for a moment.

Then I remembered a martial arts term: enlightenment!

"It seems that practicing hard is not necessarily good. Only what suits you is good."

Li Mo stood up.

He knew he might never be the best dribbler he could be.

But after having this realization, he no longer cared too much about this.

Any skills are for the competition.

Colney training ground.

Goalkeeper Szczesny was lying on the ground. He did not look at the football in the goal behind him, but turned his head and looked outside the penalty area. The others acted the same way as him - they all twisted their necks and looked at Li Mo, the man who had just scored.

The expressions on their faces were also highly unified. Their mouths were open, their eyes were staring, and their necks were stretched out, with expressions of disbelief on their faces.

Even assistant coach Bald, who served as the temporary referee, looked shocked.

I even forgot to blow the whistle.

On the sidelines.

The members of the coaching staff also stared at this scene.

a long time.

Fitness coach Bugs reacted: "Am I not dazzled just now?!"

His reminder caused other coaches to react.

"Continuous passing?! Is this an operation that Li Mo can complete?!"

"It's so beautiful. He pierces the crotch, spikes the ball, pulls the ball, turns around and flicks the ball with the outside of his foot, and then drives the ball into the penalty area. If you hadn't said it was Li Mo, I would have thought it was Messi."

"How many have passed?!"

"It should be 4!"

"Oh, God"

The coaches marveled.

"Is this...luck?!"

Someone raised doubts.

"It should be luck"

"But he passed four, four!!"

"This at least proves that he has a good feel for the ball."

Amid the discussion, Wenger also looked surprised.

Of course he could see that the feeling under Li Mo's feet was much softer.

Although before this, Li Mo's basic skills were also good.

But his moves still look relatively mechanical, the kind of textbook-like stereotypes.

This set of actions coupled with Li Mo's shooting skills, running skills, and physical confrontation ability are certainly enough.

But if it is used to pass people, especially if dribbling is used as a conventional offensive weapon, it is definitely not enough.

After being surprised, Wenger had a smile on his face.

He felt like he was making too much of a fuss.

This is Li Mo

What if it was discovered that day that he could no longer progress.

That's surprising enough.

Arsenal's players also reacted.

Everyone gathered around.

"Is this an action done by Li?"

"Damn, you're so cool!"

"Awesome!"

Amidst the praise.

Arteta, Xhaka, Koscielny and Mertesacker were all defending themselves.

"I was careless."

"Yes, I didn't expect Li Mo to suddenly choose someone else."

"I'm guarding him against penetration."

While they were explaining, Kaka touched his chin and suddenly laughed: "Brothers, since you guys didn't think of it, what about Manchester United?!"

Suddenly.

Everyone's eyes lit up.

"Yes. Li, try again and see your extraordinary skills."

"I can't believe it. What kind of work can a big man like you do at your feet?"

Training continues.

However, with Arsenal's defensive players specifically guarding his dribble, it wouldn't be a big problem for Li Mo to pass one, but it would be difficult to make consecutive dribbles.

But it was enough to surprise Arsenal's players and coaches.

Li Mo has such good footwork, even if he can only dodge a certain amount of space, it's enough - his range is very long! !

Li Mo was also very happy.

He found that his "epiphany" that day was indeed effective.

After these days of training, his feet feel better and better.

With the combination of rhythm and footwork, even if his center of gravity is relatively high, he can use dribbling at his feet to create space - football is a game that uses space, whether it is running, passing, or dribbling. They all serve to create space.

The point is, dribbling past people does give people a sense of accomplishment.

Li Mo was quite happy with it.

In the 13th round of the league, this match between Manchester United and Arsenal at home is undoubtedly the focus of this round.

Manchester United is currently ranked fifth in the league, which makes many Manchester United fans and celebrities feel shameless.

But Manchester United is now eight points behind the top of the table, which is not a gap that cannot be caught up.

So on these days.

Manchester United legends have expressed their opinions in the media.

"This is a key battle for Manchester United to completely reverse the decline at the start of the season! Win against Arsenal and close the gap with the front. By December, Manchester United will rule the world!"

Paul Scholes, the legendary Manchester United midfielder who retired after last season, said this when he was a commentator on a TV show.

What he said is true

During the Ferguson era.

What Manchester United is best at is widening the gap with other teams in the so-called Christmas Express season in December, or completing the overtake of the top team!

What they are best at is scoring points like crazy in a dense schedule. When other teams are struggling in the face of a dense schedule, Manchester United takes the opportunity to widen the gap with their opponents.

Scholes' words won the full house of Manchester United fans.

"You're right! We're the best at this!"

"We are Manchester United and we always fight back hard!"

"GGMU!"

For a time, Manchester United fans' confidence in their team was also boosted.

just

They forgot the biggest variable: the current Manchester United coach is not Ferguson, but Moyes.

The ingredients are still those ingredients.

But, the chef changed.

In this kitchen at Old Trafford.

Can the new chef Moyes make a good meal?

(End of this chapter)