2nd Episode of the Genius Soccer Coach - Chapter 213



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Episode 213 World Class Controversy

Barnet FC successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of the Champions League by winning the second leg without a hitch.

The next two months were a tight league schedule.

It was only natural that soccer fans’ attention was drawn to the overwhelming performance and records-breaking performance.

GOLAZO, the soccer program on CBS Sports.

“The second half of the league has already reached its halfway point. How do you evaluate this season?”

Manchester City ambassador Richards shook his head when asked by the female presenter.

“For years the structure of the Premier League has been the same. Barnet and Manchester City battle it out for the top spot, and then Barnet lift the trophy.”

Carragher also supported Richards’ sentiments.

“In the five seasons that Barnet have been in the First Division, they have won four titles. There has never been a team like that before, other than Ferguson’s Manchester United. They are literally out of the norm.”

“I would like to praise Guardiola, not because he was a member of the team I played for, but because he prevented Barnet from winning the league title once.”

“Last season, Manchester City achieved the record of failing to win the title despite scoring 99 points.”

The host burst into laughter at Richards shaking his head.

“Barnet’s unprecedented heyday. Who will be the star of this team?”

“Of course it’s Kim.”

Richards answers with a confident voice.

“Other teams will realize, after seeing Kim’s case and Guardiola’s case, how one good manager can change a club.”

“It’s changing not just the club, but the history of the Premier League and European football.”

All cast members agreed with this opinion.

“To be honest, I wish Kim would take on a new challenge. Like Real Madrid, or the national team… Of course, that won’t happen.”

“Then let me change the question. Among the players other than Kim, who would you name as a key member?”

Everyone groaned at that question.

This time, Richards speaks first.

“From Van Dijk to De Bruyne, Salah to Holland. There is no player in this team that can be called a hole. They are all world-class players.”

“I find it hard to agree.”

Carragher cut Richards off.

“Even if other players are like that, I don’t think Holland is suited for it yet.”

“What? Holland isn’t a world champion?”

Unlike Richards, who was now fussing over whether he was afraid of criticism from Barnet fans, Carragher had a serious look on his face.

“A world-class player is someone who dominates the game on his own. In that sense, Holland has too little influence on the game. He helps us win games we should win, but he can’t turn around games we lose.”

The host pointed to Henri, who had been quiet.

“Thierry, you’re in the same position. What do you think about Carragher’s comments?”

“I’ll raise Carragher’s hand too.”

“Why?”

“Obviously Holland has great talent, but he has shown too little to be considered world-class.”

“Oh my gosh.”

Richards shook his head as if it was nonsense.

“If not Holland, then who else is a world-class player?”

“Salah, De Bruyne are certain. If Rodri continues to play like he is now, he will be in the same league. But Sterling will have a greater impact on the game than Holland.”

“I don’t know, Barnett fans. Carragher and Henry are in this position. Go ahead and throw stones.”

Naturally, the broadcast heated up the soccer community.

―Holland failed to score in 3 consecutive games, but still scored at least 1 goal per game. Isn’t that a world record?

└ It’s true that it’s a one-tool for picking up and eating, right?

└ What do you think the role of a striker is in the first place? They play to finish. Their high market value proves this.

―Of course I admit that Holland had good stats. But wouldn’t the results have been the same even if he had used Pulse Nine?

└ Agree. Look at De Bruyne and Rodri’s stats. Barnet is a team where every player can score.

―Information) Barnett’s average XG value per game is 2.6, but his average score is over 3. This means that he has excellent finishing ability.

└ If Vardy or Bellingham play, the XG value itself increases? Holland only wins games that he should win. He doesn’t have the ability to change games that he should lose.

└ In the first place, Barnett has never been in a war recently?

└ This is surprising in another sense… .

* * *

Naturally, the news reached Holland’s ears as well.

As soon as I met him, he asked me what I thought, so I couldn’t help but know.

Holland tried his best to avoid answering, but he couldn’t help but think about it.

“Sigh. Phew~”

Holland, who enjoys meditation on a regular basis.

I tried my best to clear my mind of all thoughts, but the thoughts about myself wouldn’t leave my head.

‘What do you know about me?’

Deciding that meditation was not for him, he left the training ground.

It’s not like Holland doesn’t have a desire to influence the game.

However, no matter how outstanding his innate physique is, excessive movement of his body type goes against the laws of physics.

The coach and medical staff advised him to refrain from excessive activity, as they believed it would have a negative impact on his knees and joints.

Moreover, at Barnet, where the emphasis is on passing to the player who creates the better chance, it is not easy for a striker to score in every game.

‘What do you want me to do?’

Feeling that people’s criticism of him was excessive, he knocked on the door of the director’s office.

“Director.”

“huh?”

The manager, as usual, is pondering the tactics board in front of him.

I kicked the door open in anger and came in, but when I actually looked into the boss’ eyes, it wasn’t easy to bring up the subject.

He who ends up talking back.

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“Will I be able to play in this FA Cup?”

“The coaches must have already sent out the starting lineup?”

Holland knew it too.

As Holland played in the previous league match.

It is Vardy’s turn to play in this FA Cup.

But he also wants to show that he can have an impact on the game.

“The English FA Cup is the oldest football competition. I’ve always wanted to play in it.”

“….”

The director stared into his eyes without saying a word.

The person sitting in the seat and looking up is the director. Is it just my imagination that I feel like he’s looking down on me?

The coach, who had been staring at it for a while, soon turned his gaze to the tactics board.

“Unless your body is injured and you can’t go, I have no intention of changing you. Go back.”

“But Director….”

“Is it because of Carragher’s comments a while ago?”

‘You knew it.’

Holland, who was in a bad mood, told the truth.

“…So I wanted to prove it. It’s not that I can’t do it, it’s that I don’t do it….”

“Erling Holland.”

He was startled.

The boss had a tendency to call players he didn’t like by their full names.

“Is that really that important?”

“….”

“Do you care that much about what Henry and Carragher said?”

“Of course. But they are still great players.”

“But now I’m a broadcaster, not a soccer player.”

The director’s cold voice made my head spin.

“You’re asking the team to change its plans for your own personal glory.”

For a moment, I felt embarrassed.

You usually pride yourself on being excellent at work, but now that you’re an adult, aren’t you acting like a child?

“And what is the definition of world class?”

“He is a player who will leave his mark on the world of football….”

“Would you admit it if I said that no one is a world-class player except for Messi and Ronaldo?”

“….”

“That’s a subjective matter. It’s just a personal opinion, and there’s no right answer.”

Holland, who had come to his senses, simply remained silent.

“First of all, you’re only in your first year. World class isn’t something you can prove with short-term performance, but with a career spanning several years.”

The director who had been saying that silently patted Holland’s butt.

“Don’t be swayed by what other people say, and believe in yourself. If you still can’t believe in yourself, believe in me. If you’re not world-class in the first place, you won’t be able to cross Barnett’s threshold.”

Holland looked up and glanced at the director for a moment.

If you think about it, this man took a 5th division team and brought it to the top.

A player who was playing in the amateur league.

He was the man who made Jamie Vardy, a figure he admired, into one of the league’s top strikers.

If you don’t trust that kind of person, who can you trust?

“…I was short-sighted. I’m sorry.”

“I don’t believe in words. Prove it with actions.”

The director checked the calendar while saying that.

“It just so happens that our next opponent is Liverpool.”

“….”

“I feel sorry for Coach Klopp, but we have to bring out a world-class player that day.”

The director, who had been muttering to himself like that, asked.

“I wonder how Carragher would react to seeing his former team fall apart. What do you think?”

Holland nodded without realizing it.

* * *

England FA Cup. Quarter-finals.

Barnett, led by Jamie Vardy, secured a 2-0 win over Foxes Leicester City.

After the game, Hyunwoo arrived at the mixed zone and was bombarded with questions.

– Have you heard about the recent controversy over Holland’s world class?

“I heard it even though I wasn’t looking for it.”

– What do you think about this controversy?

“Is there any doubt? Holland is a world-class player, no matter what anyone says.”

– What is the basis for this?

“How can a player who is likely to break the single-season PL goals record not be world-class? Then again, isn’t Alan Shearer world-class?”

Some reporters’ eyebrows twitched.

Alan Shearer holds a place in the pedigree of England’s all-time strikers.

“I’m also emphasizing that Alan Shearer is world class.”

The reporters remain silent because of Hyunwoo’s remarks that could potentially lower Shearer’s status by linking him to Holland.

Even in England, which has produced many football players, it is not uncommon for domestic players to be rated more highly.

“One thing is for sure.”

―…?

“We are Barnet. We are a team that is creating a new history in the Premier League, a club that has beaten the old guard and achieved an unprecedented three consecutive Champions League titles.”

“Real Madrid’s policy is often called Galactico. It’s a club where only the best players, the so-called stars, can come.”

Hyunwoo paused for a moment and then spoke with confidence.

“Barnet is the same. We are confident that our players are world-class players and this season is the season to prove it.”

The reporter from Cobb shivered after hearing Hyunwoo’s last words.

“Let’s check it out against Liverpool.”

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