What is an attacking defensive midfielder?

Chapter 6, second template: Xabi Alonso?

Overseas Study Column: In a friendly match, RB Leipzig defeated Getafe 2-1 in La Liga, with Hao Ren coming off the bench and making several perfect tackles.

Hao Ren had almost disappeared from Dongqiudi (a Chinese sports betting platform), with only a certain level of discussion remaining on Tieba (another Chinese online forum).

However, Chinese fans reacted quickly, and today's game actually brought Hao Ren's popularity back on Dongqiudi (a Chinese sports betting platform).

[2-1 victory over a La Liga team? Isn't Hao Ren playing in the German third division? How did he manage to beat a La Liga team?]

[It's just a friendly match. But Leipzig is actually a second-division team now; they were promoted last season.]

[Awesome! Hao is finally making his move! This season he's even taking the German second division into his sights!]

Does anyone have a match recording they could share? I'd like to see what Hao Ren's current situation is.

What's so great about a warm-up match? Let's see if they can play in the Bundesliga 2 official season first, otherwise they might as well go back to the Chinese Super League.

[The person upstairs clearly lost money; did you bet on Getafe? Haha]

That's how professional football is; you have to have a spectacular game every now and then, or make some strange news. Players who are always mediocre will never become stars.

"You were absolutely amazing today, Goode."

"These are all basic operations."

Kimmich put his arm around Hao Ren's shoulder, and the two good buddies came up to Rangnick together.

Facing Hao Ren, Rangnick was a little unsure of what to say.

This guy's tactical execution ability is not strong; many times he couldn't keep up with his teammates' pace when pressing.

But it's also true that Hao Ren stepped up when the team needed him.

After greeting Rangnick, the two continued walking towards the locker room. Poulsen approached them at some point and said, "Gud, if you keep playing like this, I feel like you'll definitely get to play in the main competition, maybe even start."

"Ha ha!"

Hao Ren and Poulsen bumped fists: "Was my last interception really cool?"

"Your reaction was good, and that positioning... you went back to your comfort zone as soon as you started defending?"

"I'm versatile; I can do both offense and defense."

"Fuck, stop pretending, goodness! I know you too well."

Poulsen nudged Hao Ren, wishing him good luck in making his debut in the first game of the new season, and then left.

After his teammates left, Hao Ren finally got some space of his own.

Hao Ren has been patiently enduring a full season since joining RB Leipzig as a fringe player last season.

Wasn't all that sweat last season just for the sake of making a name for ourselves this season?

[New Player Quest Progress: 2/3]

You have obtained the Newbie Treasure Chest (Part Two)

[Start]

You have obtained...

The treasure chest emitted a dazzling light the moment it was opened, and Hao Ren's heart began to race.

I need an offensive template, please!

[You have obtained Xabi Alonso's standard long pass template (apprentice)]

Proficiency: 32/150

Upon receiving the second template, Hao Ren still experienced strange sensations, but this time it was pain.

According to Hao Ren's speculation, this strange feeling should mean that he is merging with the template.

Whether it's itching or pain is completely random.

The new template is undergoing a special transformation of his body!

[Pass: 58→61]

[Set piece: 42→46]

[Vision range: 67→68]

Hao Ren (16 years old)

[Ball possession: 52; Passing: 61]

[Shots: 47; Headers: 52; Set pieces: 46]

Speed: 54; Endurance: 58; Physical Strength: 62

[Defense: 66; Vision: 68]

Overall rating: 63

Xabi Alonso's classic long pass... Is this an attacking template?

Strictly speaking, this should be considered a fairly comprehensive template, but it doesn't matter, because Hao Ren has gained enough benefits from this template.

With a total of 8 category attribute values, the overall score also increased by 3 points!

After reaching a passing attribute of 61, Hao Ren now has four attributes with a score of over 60.

Assuming the system's panel value judgment is similar to FIFA's, then an attribute of just over 60 is enough for Hao Ren to establish himself in the German Second Division.

Yes, that's football.

Since you've put in the effort, you deserve a reward!

After receiving the second reward template, Hao Ren also received his last beginner's task.

[New Player Quest 3/3]

[Mission Objective: Achieve 1 assist in an official league match / Complete 5 successful interceptions in a single game]

[Quest Reward: New Player Quest Chest - Ultimate]

You can choose to complete either an assist or five interceptions in a single game.

However, the reward for this last beginner's quest is also quite bizarre.

The ultimate treasure chest?

Hmm...it looks like it should be much better than the previous two beginner chests?

……

After the last exchange, Lü Qi had already returned to China, but he seemed to have received some new information, so he called Hao Ren.

"Do you still want to stay in Leipzig?"

"After watching your performance in the warm-up matches, Evergrande is willing to offer you an annual salary of 500 million. Would you like to reconsider?"

"..."

Hao Ren was also speechless, not expecting that Lü Qi would come to him a second time about returning to the Chinese Super League.

Originally, Evergrande offered him a contract with an annual salary of 400 million yuan, but because of his outstanding performance in a warm-up match, his annual salary was directly increased to 500 million yuan.

That's how it was during the Yuan Dynasty; everyone was acting like they were crazy.

"Brother Qi, I've made up my mind, I'm not leaving."

"I'll stay here, at least until this season is over. We'll know the result after this season."

Hao Ren's implication was that he was being given a year to prove himself.

Since the player himself insists on this, there's nothing Lü Qi, as the agent, can say.

"Phew... Alright, but Hao Ren, I still have to remind you one last time that the intensity of the German Second Division is much greater than you think, and it's not as simple as it looks on TV."

"Well, we'll know when I actually get on the field. If I really can't play, I'll just go back then."

"I'll watch your match, Hao Ren... I won't say anything else, I wish you success."

……

Overseas Study Column: Match Preview - RB Leipzig hosts Aalen in the first Bundesliga 2 match on August 2nd. Will Hao Ren make his Bundesliga 2 debut?

Fans of Dongqiudi (a Chinese sports betting platform) started exchanging ideas in the comments section.

Everyone was quite excited, because if Hao Ren really played, he would become the next Chinese player to play in the German Second Division after Shao Jiayi.

Breaking News: Hao Ren's Baidu Tieba account "14-year-old mid-laner wants to play professionally" has appeared in the League of Legends section.

Hao Ren occasionally appears in the League of Legends section of Baidu Tieba, which directly leads to the presence of some lurking football fans in this section.

He usually doesn't say a word, but he only shows up when Hao Ren speaks.

Arrest them the moment they show their faces!

[14-year-old mid laner wants to go pro: Are there any Diamond-ranked junglers in the first region? Add me as a friend to duo queue tonight (striving.jpg)]

[21st Floor: Hahaha, Hao Qiuwang, you finally refreshed! I caught a Master Ball directly.]

[Floor 22: Hao Ren, I'll fight you!]

[14-year-old mid-laner wants to go pro: You're too bad, you need to be at least Gold, otherwise we can't even get a queue...]

[Post #24: Will Hao Qiuwang be able to play in the new Bundesliga 2 season?]

[25th Floor: Keep it up, Hao Qiuwang! Your form in the warm-up matches was absolutely invincible. Are you confident against Aaron next game? If you think you can win, let me know in advance. We're all brothers, let's help each other out. I'll buy you a skin when I make some money.]

[14-year-old mid-laner wants to go pro: Just watch my gameplay and you'll see. Hurry up and get me a Diamond jungler, I'm in a different time zone and have to go to practice in two hours.]

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