"I hope you won’t question my professional ethics in the future!"
The Head Coach understood the look in Vedian’s eyes and gave him the same look back: "It’s not your time yet, Vedian. Next season, I’ll give you more opportunities."
Vedian frowned slightly. Was his performance not good enough?
Fine, then I’ll keep going!
On the other side, Palacios was speaking with Naji, telling him not to give the opposition so much space.
The opponents are all top-tier Serie B forwards, and their shots are reliable. If given too much space, their long shots are equally threatening.
Naji nodded. If such an opportunity arises again, he will step up, even though he knows that if he steps up, he will likely be taken down by Vedian.
There’s no choice, Vedian was the team’s star player!
...
The game restarted.
Lu Yang proactively aided in defense, colliding a bit with Vedian.
He noticed that Vedian had grown stronger, with a noticeable increase in physical confrontation ability.
In half a year with a top Serie B team, his physical quality has improved significantly.
This is the hidden bonus of a professional team.
Meanwhile, Vedian’s footwork technique has improved. Whether it’s dribbling or shooting, he has gotten stronger.
He is at a stage of rapid skill enhancement.
If he continues to develop this way, he can become a Serie A level star.
If Benevento nurtures Vedian well, they will be rewarded.
Of course, the trade involving Vedian cannot be seen as a loss for San Remo.
The reasons have been explained many times, and staying in San Remo, Vedian wouldn’t necessarily develop into the player he is now.
Because San Remo already has Morici and Lu Yang.
Even though San Remo is a small team, their playing style is quite "domineering"!
Big teams focus more on ball distribution, even if you are a superstar, you still have to collaborate a lot with your teammates.
But at San Remo, Morici previously had absolute ball control.
And now, although Lu Yang may not seem to have much possession, he also has absolute "effective ball control."
Vedian couldn’t evolve into an offensive core at San Remo; the team configuration doesn’t allow it.
At Benevento, even though it’s a high-level team, don’t forget what Vedian is there for!
He is there to succeed the core, so he will naturally enjoy treatment similar to a core player.
Bam!
After praising Vedian so much, Lu Yang still easily snatched the ball from Vedian.
Just like their first intramural training match, easy and straightforward.
Vedian’s face turned into a confused emoji.
I feel like I’ve evolved into Diga.
Why do I turn back into a small monster when you arrive?
This defensive pressure is at the top Serie B level.
Lu Yang smiled slightly.
Of course!
Lu Yang’s feet were swift as he passed with Versachi in midfield.
Since Benevento ramped up their offense, San Remo simply stopped defending.
If it’s attack versus attack, so be it.
This is the core reason for Vedian’s recent goal.
Versachi began pressing forward, leaving a gap behind.
To a certain extent, San Remo’s formation shifted to 41113, or even 4123.
A bit aggressive.
The host from Sky TV was puzzled: "Sotu’s adjustments are irrational; does he intend to go head-to-head with Benevento?"
Maniero said: "Because they can’t defend!"
The host was momentarily speechless: "But if they continue like this, they’ll concede again. The last goal happened this way. Continuing like this, they’ll concede more."
Maniero replied: "Indeed, but San Remo can also score."
The host glanced at San Remo’s players: "Reliance on who? Bai Zhami who keeps running back and forth, or Sogel who’s too soft to even dare enter the penalty area?"
Before Maniero could reply.
San Remo’s critical attack arrived.
Lu Yang, after attracting the defense, passed the ball to Versachi. Versachi completed the flank combination with Fernandez, successfully reaching the byline, and then made a direct ground cross pass.
The pass was extremely clever; the opposition didn’t see it coming at all.
But similarly, Sogel didn’t anticipate it either.
In a tussle with the opponent’s center-back, Sogel managed to touch the ball, but it lacked the strength.
Sogel hit a high-speed spinning soft shot; the ball gently rose, weakly, and was caught by the goalkeeper. It looked absolutely terrible.
Subsequently, Sogel fell to the ground.
In fact, during the confrontation, the opposing center-back elbowed Sogel’s waist.
This kind of pressure from not exerting pressure is understood by all men.
Plus, Versachi’s cross was too fast, making it a difficult opportunity to seize.
It’s one of those chances that looks easily achievable by anyone, but even top players can miss it.
Sogel complained to the Main Referee, but the referee didn’t see any foul by the opponent’s center-back.
Just like Lu, the opponent’s center-back was also very experienced.
Bang!
Just as Sogel was still complaining to the Main Referee, Benevento’s goalkeeper sent a long ball.
A low kick from the goalkeeper, quickly sending the ball to the front field.
And there, Vedian was sprinting!
It was obvious that this goalkeeper was quite skilled, able to maintain confidence even after facing two unorthodox power shots from Lu Yang, which is no easy feat.
Additionally, his offensive awareness was strong, always spotting opportunities for attack.
Frankly, being a goalkeeper does him an injustice; he should at least be a playmaking center-back, fitting future tactical trends.
This is a classic case of being born in the wrong era.
Of course, a gem will shine anywhere, and Benevento won’t be his final destination.