Breath of The Interferer - Chapter 147



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#147 – Breath of the Interferer_Key – 1709446

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There is no rival

Kishin traveled by helicopter. It was to see as many games as possible. He also went to Japan and China to examine players. The tactical understanding that did not reach 10 was deleted, and field command was changed to field information. There are bad points, but there are also good points.

You can check the player’s ability and potential while watching the game. You don’t have to meet the player separately. In the past, it was impossible to check the player’s ability during the game. Now, even if you meet an unfamiliar player for the first time in the game, you can check the ability and five stats.

“This time, the draw for the 40 teams will take place. There are eight groups, with the top two teams advancing to the third stage, and the third-place teams from each group will compete against each other in one match at a neutral location to advance to the third stage of the preliminary round.”

The manager that President Kim sent did a good job.

“If you look at the group China is in, the second and third seeds are all West Asian teams. In particular, Qatar, which has a great record against China, has been placed in the same group as China this time.”

China has met and lost to Qatar in almost every Asian competition. The team that Chinese fans hate the most is Qatar, not Korea. Korea and China are both 1st seeded, so they rarely meet each other.

“The AFC is dominated by West Asia. If you look at our group and Japan’s group, it’s mostly Southeast Asian teams. We threw Southeast Asian teams into the relatively strong 2nd and 3rd seeds of Japan and Korea.”

Korea was grouped with Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. Japan was grouped with Syria, the Philippines, etc. Korea and Japan have no choice but to harass the remaining China.

“The reason I’m telling you this is to give you a preventive measure in advance.”

Stage 3 will feature 20 teams divided into four groups. The top four teams currently occupying the FIFA rankings are Iran, Australia, Japan and Korea.

“There is a high probability that they will fool the Korean team in the preliminary round. Saudi Arabia is currently in 5th place. If Korea draws with a weak team, Saudi Arabia will likely be in 4th place.”

If you win the game, you get 3 points, and if you draw, you get 1 point. If you play against teams with low FIFA rankings, even if you draw, the already small number of points will be reduced to 1/3. There is a high chance that the referee will mess around in the game against Vietnam or Thailand.

“Surely you can do that with such a huge difference in skill level?”

“I don’t know much about soccer. However, based on our discussions, there may be attempts to give cards to key players on the Korean national team before the match against Vietnam or Thailand, causing them to miss the match.”

Kishin smirked. Even without Cha Beom-soo, it’s hard to imagine defeat. However, he thought that he had to be careful. If he used this method in the final qualifying round, he might get an unfair defeat. And even though Thailand is not sure, Vietnam, which received the second seed, is quite capable. Vietnam signed a contract with Arsenal and raised good players.

“Are there any other foreseeable obstacles?”

“The referee is the biggest obstacle. Next is the association. I’m talking about the AFC, not the Korean association. I don’t know what they’ll do in the final draw.”

The manager hesitated for a moment and then continued speaking.

“As I said before, I don’t know much about soccer. But I’m worried about this. If we get to 5th place in the FIFA rankings, we could be put in the same group as difficult teams like Iran or Japan.”

“You don’t have to worry about that part. There is no opponent to worry about within the Asian region. As long as the referee doesn’t make it too obvious that he is biased, I am confident of a sure victory.”

It’s a confident tone. Considering what this young manager has done, it’s definitely not a bluff. Suddenly, I feel like I’m going to like soccer more than baseball. I liked baseball, where I could manipulate data, but I have a strong feeling that soccer, which has a lot of uncertainty, could be fun in its own way.

“In fact, the AFC will not do anything to bring down the Korean team. However, there is a possibility that they will do something to promote Saudi Arabia, and there is a high probability that they will get caught up in that.”

Korea is ranked 4th in Asia. In order to make Saudi Arabia, which is ranked 5th, 4th, we have to drop Korea. It would have been easier if it was ranked 3rd, but it’s really unlucky.

“Then, for now, we should aim to win all the matches in the second round of qualifiers. Let’s choose our opponents wisely for the friendly matches and try to raise our ranking as high as possible.”

The manager hesitated for a moment and then opened his mouth.

“I don’t mean to meddle, but looking at the list that the coach has chosen, most of the players are in their early to mid-20s. The oldest player is only 27. The association only recommended six players. Is this a problem?”

“The World Cup will be held in three years. Most players will be at their peak during the World Cup finals. Since there are so many players, there is no need to worry about the preliminary rounds.”

The hierarchy is not what it used to be, but it still remains to some extent. Cha Beom-soo has to lead the entire team, but veteran players can be a hindrance. Some players are capable enough, but they have boldly given up their skills to raise the overall power of the team.

“Then let’s move on to the next one.”

Some players lack ability compared to their potential. It was too bad, so Kishin tried to help these players with their personal training. However, since they belong to a club, Kishin could not do as he pleased. So he coordinated the schedule with the clubs.

“We decided to take responsibility for the move. Since all of them are players who would have difficulty even making it onto the bench, the clubs readily agreed.”

We found a place suitable for training and decided to gather there at a set time to receive training instruction. Not only the coaches, but also the players’ movement was to be taken care of by the management, or more precisely, the managers.

“And this is a gift from the owner of Club S.”

Kishin found nearly 40 players. Why is it called a discovery? Only 6 players recommended by the association met Kishin’s requirements. Most of them lacked ability or were too old. Players who did not work well with Cha Beom-soo in the last World Cup and Asian Cup were also excluded.

Through that list, S Club recruited several players. They are players who have been pushed out by veterans in the team and have not had a chance to play, or players who are starters but have not become key players. The biggest hit is striker Park Jung-hyun.

Park Jung-hyun, with a skill value of 57, was not even able to sit on the team’s bench. Park Jung-hyun, who is close to 190 cm tall, is a player who is good at heading. He was also a starter when the team won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

The problem is that he doesn’t fit well with the team’s counter-attacking tactics, so he only plays for about 15 minutes at the end of the game when they’re losing. He’s a player who can only shine in strong teams, but he’s not good enough to advance to Europe. He doesn’t fit the Japanese football style, and it’s harder for a striker to advance to China than to Europe.

Park Jung-hyun is a player who should be successful in the Korean league. However, since the team is weak and plays mainly counterattack-oriented games, Park Jung-hyun does not have a chance to play. However, considering that he raised his ability to 57, he is definitely a sincere player or a genius.

S Club recruited several players including Park Jung-hyun. Park Jung-hyun made a brilliant debut by scoring two goals in her first game after transfer. She has currently scored four goals in three games, satisfying the club management.

In fact, it wasn’t recommended by Kishin. The club checked the players’ information through the managers and tried to recruit them. It’s not something to be thankful to Kishin for. However, love and friendship sprout from these gifts that come and go.

“Please take me home.”

You must accept such a gift. You cannot refuse it. It takes strength to refuse a gift. If you do not have strength, you cannot give or receive as you wish.

‘It’s frustrating. I had such a comfortable time at Notts County.’

Kishin was exhausted from being bothered by FIFA rankings, AFC relations, and requests to select a player for the national team. He was already tired even though he hadn’t played a single game yet. But today’s schedule still remains. He has to hold regular press conferences.

“Has the national team squad been decided?”

Kishin glanced at the reporter who was using formal language towards the national team squad.

“There are so many great players that it was difficult to choose. I will make the final selection carefully, thinking about not only the immediate future but also the main tournament in three years.”

“Is it okay for players playing in Europe not to be checked?”

“I have already confirmed everything with the help of the coaches. However, we will carefully select players who did not become regulars for the team in Europe. Considering the main tournament, I think it is a better choice to work hard and become a regular player for the team.”

“The association is saying that Director Ki’s draft list is too unconventional. Please explain what happened.”

An hour before the press conference, a list of 39 players was submitted to the association. The final players to participate in the matches against Myanmar and Laos in September will be selected from among these players.

“I haven’t made a final decision yet. I haven’t decided which players I’ll call up yet, so I’m curious to know who you heard the news from.”

“I heard that you are moving unilaterally, ignoring the opinions of the technical committee. Is that true?”

“I don’t know if you know the exact meaning of the word ‘ignorance’. We are taking action after fully considering the opinions of the technical committee. If you think that not following the suggestions of the technical committee as they are is ignorance, then you should study Korean a little more.”

Public opinion cannot be ignored, but it should not be swayed by the media. And it should show a strong image from the beginning. That way, it can minimize the inconvenience of the media later.

“There are currently 39 players on the roster, the oldest of which is 27-year-old Chae Woon. Isn’t it too much to exclude players who have dedicated themselves to the national team for a long time?”

“So, are you saying that we shouldn’t give younger players a chance to dedicate themselves to the national team, for the players who have already been dedicated to the national team? When those players, as you said, were given a chance to dedicate themselves to the national team, it seems like the veteran players didn’t dedicate themselves much.”

“It’s early, but what do you think your goals are for this World Cup?”

“I feel confident after seeing the players’ abilities. I plan to win all the preliminary matches.”

“Do you have any specific goals for the main event?”

“It’s about winning two games.”

In the North American World Cup, where 48 teams participate, they are divided into 16 groups, with each group containing 3 teams. The 3rd place team is eliminated, and the 1st and 2nd place teams advance to the round of 32. The 32 teams face off against each other to determine the round of 16. Kishin’s answer sounded like he would advance to the round of 32 as the 1st place team in the group.

“Can’t we aim a little higher? With 48 teams participating, there are a lot of variables.”

“I didn’t express it properly. The games I want to win are the sixth and seventh. My goal is always to win.”

Kishin continued speaking while looking at the reporters waving their hands in a hurry.

“The Korean team has no rivals in Asia. I’m thinking about the main tournament now. The preliminaries are just a rite of passage. It’s the same as it always has been.”

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