Dad was a Genius - Chapter 107



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My Dad Was a Genius Episode 107

Move according to your instincts.

At first, Adama did not realize what this meant.

But I definitely knew that through today’s game.

What does it mean to run according to instinct, as Cha Seong-i said?

“Adama!!”

“How on earth do you put something like that in?”

The players’ attention was focused on today’s star, Adama Traore.

He actually still can’t believe it.

That he scored such a crazy wonder goal.

“I just did what the director told me to do.”

I ran, following my instincts as the director said.

I didn’t even think about it at all.

Then, I felt something strong and stretched my legs to follow that feeling.

That was how he scored his first wonder goal and debut goal.

“Yeah. I told you. Trust the director.”

“None of us suffered any losses by running as the coach said.”

What the players said was true.

If you just follow the instructions that Cha Seong-eun gives, the game will go well on its own.

So that’s why the players have been worshipping Cha Seong-eun for so long.

“Player Adama. You did a great job today.”

At that moment, Cha Seong-i came and praised Adama’s achievement.

When the commander announced it directly to everyone in the locker room, Adama’s shoulders rose involuntarily.

“Watching your performance today gave me some inspiration on how to structure my training sessions.”

“yes?”

Wait, training session?

“The upcoming training will be tighter than what I have been doing so far. I think I will be able to perform even better after going through that training.”

Does that mean that you’re going to be training more intensely than you are now?

“So let’s work hard.”

“… … .”

Adama felt the cold hand of Cha Seong-eun on his shoulder.

* * *

[Cha Seong wins again.]

[Cha Seong-eun, who finally broke Everton’s jinx]

[How far will Cha Seong-eun’s winning streak go? England in shock.]

The domestic community was also well aware of the Everton jinx.

A winning streak jinx that even the invincible Chelsea could not overcome.

At first, people weren’t worried, thinking that they were scared by such a jinx.

Because I thought that given Wolves’ current form, they would be able to easily beat Everton.

However, once the game started, domestic soccer fans were anxious as Wolves’ attack was blocked following Everton’s first goal.

However, fortunately, rookie Adama Traore, who was brought in in the second half, scored a wonderful wonder goal to break the deadlock, and in the last attack in the 90th minute, he scored a comeback goal to record a dramatic victory.

-I really thought I lost.

-Wow. You did a great job staying up all night to watch the game.

-The funny thing is, when I scored the last goal, everyone in my apartment was watching and screaming and making a fuss.

– Wow, it seems to be really popular. It’s so popular that they’re trying to buy the broadcasting rights on public broadcasting stations.

Usually, foreign soccer channels are broadcast on cable.

So people pay for cable TV to watch the games.

However, seeing that the viewership ratings for Wolves’ matches were higher than expected, terrestrial broadcasters were now seriously considering acquiring overseas broadcasting rights.

Korea is currently enjoying a fever for overseas soccer.

How can a Korean tolerate a K-League legend named Cha Seong-eun making his debut in the EPL and creating the same record there?

In particular, Taesan Group was actively promoting the activities of Cha Seong-eun and was actively marketing it even though it had nothing to do with the company.

It must be the heart of a father who loves his youngest son terribly and wants to brag about his child to everyone.

Influenced by such things, even people who knew nothing about overseas soccer began to take interest.

[Has Cha Seong been interviewed?]

-I’m uploading it since it’s up~.

-You speak English really well.

-Kids. Our Seong-eun Lee is the son of a wealthy family. I heard he speaks Spanish too?

-Really handsome

-He speaks really well. I heard that the local fans there are crazy about Cha Seong-eun.

At first, people thought that it was just patriotic touts spreading fake news.

However, in the soccer-crazy community of countries such as England, Cha Seong-eun is a coach who receives a lot of attention.

He is very charismatic and intelligent, and his tall stature and suit fit remind me of Arsene Wenger.

He was so popular that people even called him the Korean Wenger, and it is said that at Wolves, the manager’s jersey sold more than the players’ jerseys.

Even the suit, shoes, and wristwatch that Cha Seong-i wore that day were always a hot topic of conversation.

A star coach who gets more attention than a star player.

Isn’t this a scene we’ve seen a lot?

-K-League and EPL are the same.

-Just the car is so damn amazing

-The tea ceremony here is overflowing with tea leaves, and it’s the same over there.

-First of all, you have to be handsome… … .

-Everyone likes someone who is good at soccer rather than someone who is just good-looking.

Cha Seong, who took charge of Cheonan for the first time in the K League.

There was a huge controversy back then, but he silenced the noise with his skills and eventually became a star with the highest popularity.

But the same thing was happening again in the EPL.

-But now I’m starting to get really scared.

-It’s exactly the same as in Cheonan.

-Isn’t this really a winning angle?

-The first Asian to debut in the EPL, and on top of that, win it? All the Korean websites will go crazy then, lol

-It already blew up when they beat Man U ㅋㅋㅋ

I didn’t want to make a fuss because I didn’t want to get into trouble, but people’s expectations are growing as the flow is so similar to the K-League.

Asian manager who won the EPL league.

It was a heart-pounding experience just thinking about it.

* * *

Tottenham.

A prestigious team in the EPL, also known as the chicken house… … It’s the place I want to be.

They have not won the league title since the 1960s, with their last triumph coming in the 2008 EFL Cup.

From then on, Tottenham suffered from a long trophyless streak.

The board has tried various methods to break this dreaded jinx, but the team has continued to do well in cup competitions and then fall like a ghost in the semi-finals.

I realized once again how scary the jinx of indifference is.

In addition, in the 13-14 season, they failed to qualify for the Champions League and finished in 6th place, so they were no longer considered a strong team and began to be ridiculed as a mid-tier team.

Even Daniel Philip Levy, who took over Tottenham in 2001 and became the club’s chairman, was subject to excessive criticism.

There, Chairman Levy, who was very angry, completely overthrew the manager and coaching staff.

And he gave brief instructions to Mauricio Pochettino, who played for Southampton, as manager.

[Win Now]

Usually when a team looks for a manager, they are working towards a long-term goal.

At first, Levi was like that too.

I tried to rebuild the team and make changes in the long term, but eventually my patience reached its limit.

He demanded victory now.

In that respect, Pochettino was the right fit.

A very attacking formation called 4-2-3-1.

A tactic to maximize possession by focusing on physical training of players.

The will to win the game by scoring a lot of points was strong.

“Our board has high expectations, coach. Our Tottenham Hotspur team was often evaluated as being weak against strong teams, but this time, we showed that we were not pushed back at all against strong teams.”

Although the board’s expectations were high, it was Levy’s expectations that were truly high.

Pochettino wasn’t unaware of that either.

“Thank you, Chairman.”

Tottenham Hotspur have always been evaluated as being strong against weak teams and weak against strong teams.

So last season, we almost always lost to strong teams.

But this season, they won against Liverpool and drew against Arsenal and Manchester City.

4 wins, 3 draws.

It was a very good run for Tottenham.

“If you look at the EPL these days, it’s not like it used to be. Manchester United, which seemed like it would last forever, has fallen to the bottom, and Wolves, who used to be in the second division, are now at the top of the league.”

Wolves were setting an unusual record of 7 wins out of 7 matches.

Wasn’t this a team that was expected to quickly fall into the relegation zone, with a manager who didn’t even have a P-class license and only recruiting new players?

“It’s probably no exaggeration to say that it’s the greatest of all time. That’s how chaotic the EPL is. But that also means it’s an opportunity for us.”

Seek opportunity in crisis.

It was a favorite saying of businessmen.

Just like Levi.

“So, make sure you win the next game.”

His hair was shiny today.

As if he knew it, he gently brushed his bald head away.

“If we can break Wolves’ winning streak, it will be a great motivation for our Tottenham players. We really can aim for the title this season.”

Pochettino also nodded at Levy’s words.

There is a saying that soccer is all about flow.

The flow exists even when you’re not playing a game.

If we win at a crucial moment, it will have an impact on the entire team and set us up for a good run in the upcoming season.

Just as Levy felt, Pochettino felt the same.

Wolves broke the jinx by going on a terrifying 7-game winning streak, destroying Manchester United and even beating Everton, known as the slaughterers of winning streaks.

If they can beat Wolves, Tottenham, who are suffering from a trophyless streak, will be able to hope that this season will be different.

“… … But that’s not the only reason I came all the way to the director’s office.”

Levy was not the type of person who would come to the director’s office with ease.

Still, there was a good reason why I came here.

“I’m sure the manager knows what kind of jinx our Tottenham is suffering from. Since the 1960s, we haven’t won the league or an important cup competition. That’s the first jinx. And the second is… … .”

“Are you talking about the jinx that says anyone who leaves Tottenham will definitely win the championship?”

Taltenham are the winners.

That’s why Taltenham is ranked in intelligence.

This wasn’t a joke, it was being discussed very seriously.

So far, around 30 players have lifted the trophy immediately after leaving Tottenham.

Even among managers, seven have won the title after leaving Tottenham.

At first everyone was joking that Taltenham would win, but now it was no joke.

It was treated as a theory that was almost like an arrangement.

Because of that, Levy couldn’t help but get even more irritated.

“You know Wolves have Kyle Walker. He played for us at Tottenham until last season.”

“Oh, yes. I know. But… … I understand that you didn’t play much last season and were just sitting on the bench.”

“That’s right. But now that player is being praised as the best full-back in the EPL. That’s the player who has never shown that ability at Tottenham and just warms the bench.”

Kyle Walker was a Tottenham candidate.

Originally, he was supposed to be used as a starter, but due to lack of notable performance, he was gradually pushed out and was not even considered as a candidate.

They bought that player from Wolves and he is now the most highly rated full-back in the EPL.

As a result, people started saying once again that Taltenham is a science.

If Wolves actually win the title, it will no longer be a myth, it will be truth.

I wanted to avoid such a disaster.

“I don’t know about anything else, but you absolutely have to win this Wolves game. I don’t want to see Tottenham suffering from this annoying jinx any longer.”

Pochettino, who had been fully aware of his feelings, nodded.

“I will definitely win.”

And Pochettino was confident he could stop Wolves’ winning streak.

Because Tottenham’s current tactics are perfectly capable of countering Wolves.