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Chapter 7 Don't Use Your Statistics to Measure My Football

Perhaps since Jorge Mendes decided to go to Benfica's training base, he has not considered things too simple.After all, it is one of the top teams in Portugal. There are countless players who want to step into that gate every day, and there are too many talents gathered there.

Moreover, the youth training systems of Benfica and Sporting Lisbon may be ranked among the best in Europe. Not only the football seedlings from Portugal gather here, but also a lot of outstanding foreign talents.

So Mendes has already vaccinated Lin Yi in advance. He has told Lin Yi that Benfica's threshold is not so easy.Even if there are friends he is acquainted with here, it is impossible to give Lin Yi any attention because of this personal relationship, everything must be determined according to the results of the trial training.

Mendes is actually not afraid of any accidents during the trial training, even if Lin Yi fails here, he can accept it.

He just didn't want this little guy to be burdened with heavy psychological pressure prematurely like those professional players.

He believes that Lin Yi will be able to succeed, even if he is not in Benfica, he will be somewhere else.But first of all, he must learn how to adjust his psychology. Only by facing everything with ease can he play at his best.

But it is obvious that Mendes's worries are superfluous. The little guy doesn't seem to take the trial training too seriously at all. As he himself said, he is not afraid of challenges, even if this is Benfica. , he will prove himself on the football field.

Mendes now understands one thing, this kid has never been afraid of anyone, otherwise he would not have kicked the butts of those proud of the sky at home in Lisbon, this is definitely a natural courage Big guy, I'm afraid there is no word of fear in his dictionary.

It was his old friend who received Mendes, and it was also because of this personal relationship that he got in touch with Mendes immediately.

If Lin Yi wants to step into the Benfica threshold, he must look at the guy in front of him to judge his future. This is no different from gambling. It is a decision of success or failure. Some people succeed, and some people fail.

Maybe there will be some personal relationships of Mendes involved in this, but if you want to gain a foothold here, you must let the person in front of you understand that you are indeed qualified to stay here.

A series of cumbersome tests are inevitable. Now these damn data have become the basis for too many people to judge whether a player has potential. Regardless of whether the person who operates all of this knows football or not, he will tell you a big Heaps of reasons to prove that you can, or not.

When the selection of professional players began to rely on instruments to determine the success or failure of many people, I really don't know whether history is going forward or backward. People are no longer the main factor that determines everything.

"Jorge, if you hadn't sent this little guy yourself, maybe I could have thought this kid was a counterfeit." A few ten minutes later, the man came to Mende with a piece of paper full of test results. It can be seen from this guy's expression that he seems to be dissatisfied with what is on the paper, and even a little disappointed.

"Edward, just tell me the result. You know what I am, and I will not easily fight unprepared battles. I can call you, which proves that I have confidence in him. As for your share , I just want to know the result now.” Mendes didn’t respond to the old friend’s question, but he just wanted to know the result of Lin Yi’s test on the court as soon as possible.

"The 12-meter speed is only 6 seconds. This speed is not outstanding among players. His lung capacity is slightly lower than that of a child of his age, but his endurance test is not bad, and he can fully support heavy exercise training. .But this little guy didn't show the kind of good feel you said when he dribbled the ball through the bar. He didn't do better than others in this kind of routine training, and he was even a little behind."

"In these routine tests, the little genius you mentioned didn't seem to show a special side, or he seemed a bit mediocre. In addition, I felt a jerky feeling when he was doing a lot of project tests, and he didn't seem to be Familiar, he doesn't seem to have received much formal training."

The man named Edward by Mendes spoke out what was on the paper very straightforwardly. Although he didn't say much, Mendes had already sensed it from his attitude. His old friend obviously I am not very optimistic about Lin Yi's performance in the basic test.

"Jorge, if you and I were not friends, maybe now is the time for me to say goodbye to you. The little guy you brought, whether it is physical fitness or the performance of the basic test subjects, is in my data file. It’s not even a good category, it’s even a bit bad.”

"I heard two days ago that there was a black-haired kid who gave them a hard lesson on Sporting Lisbon's ground. If you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have believed it was such a little guy. of."

"Maybe that game was Lisbon too proud, or the little guy was lucky, at least in terms of statistics, he might not be a good professional player. Jorge, please forgive my directness , I just don't want you to waste too much time on him."

"Maybe he's a quality player in a team like Sebatur's, but there's never been a lack of talent here."

"Jorge, look at the field not far away. There are at least a few dozen little guys from all over Portugal who have been called geniuses, but they may not be able to stay here in the end. This is Benfica, this is heaven, it is also hell, listen to me, give up that little guy, maybe the game against Lisbon is just a legendary fairy tale."

"He's not like the Cristiano you signed at Sporting Lisbon, that lad was great, and even though he's at Sporting, I must say that lad has the potential to be a great guy. But the black guy you're looking at now. Hair boy, it might just be a beautiful misunderstanding."

"What modern football needs most is these basic qualities. All skills and tactics are based on this, so I think the trial training should stop here. Jorge, I am sorry, Benfica will not accept this little guy."

Edward understands that his old friend has been looking for his own new star since the day he resigned and became a football agent.

But as a friend, he wants Mendes to understand that not every choice he makes is right.At least this black-haired kid didn't show any special ability to impress him in the test. Edward believed in the judgment given by these data.

Mendes did not respond to what Edward said. He would not doubt the data on that piece of paper. After all, this is Benfica's youth training base, and it is the only place in Portugal comparable to Puma Sports Academy.

The equipment here is professional enough, Edward is also a very experienced guy, and he is also his friend.

So there will be no problems with those tests, these data are also real, and there is no need to doubt it at all.

It was only at this moment that Mendes discovered a serious problem. Lin Yi had not received formal training in Sebatur for more than half a year. It was not as professional as Benfica there. Most of the facilities and testing methods here were not available to Lin Yi. contacted.

Perhaps the strangeness was the reason why his test results were so bad, but this reason would not work in front of Edward.

Mendes valued Lin Yi more for his talent and potential on the football field, but ignored his most basic things.

Mendes knew that now he needed to communicate with Lin Yi, that little guy was still waiting for the final result, although the news was bad.

"Lin, maybe we should go to the next club to try our luck." Mendes said to Lin Yi in the calmest tone after he walked out of Edward's office. He hoped that this little guy could understand what happened here.

"The result is bad? Then can you tell me where is the gap?" From the beginning of the test, Lin Yi could feel that the man named Edward seemed to be dissatisfied with the result.Until Mendes said this sentence, he already understood that he did not pass the test.

He was rejected by Benfica, he lost the chance to stay here in those 10 minutes of testing, which is a really bad result.

"This... It's hard for me to explain at the moment. It's a bit complicated. Lin, I believe in your ability, but their test data shows that you may not be a professional player suitable for this place. But I won't do that I think, I believe you can find a team that suits you, maybe we can try somewhere else, Portugal is not only good clubs in Lisbon, believe me."

Mendes tried to downplay this matter as much as possible, it was impossible for him to relay Edward's original words to Lin Yi.He was afraid that this blow would destroy the little guy's confidence, after all, the results of that report were really bad.

Although he fully believed that it was only because Lin Yi was not familiar with these tests, and what Lin Yi showed on the court was definitely not a beautiful illusion, Mendes still believed in his own vision.

However, Lin Yi's next reaction was beyond Mendes' imagination. He didn't look very depressed, and he didn't say anything to Mendes.

Instead, he bypassed him and pushed open the door of Edward's office. When Mendes reacted, the kid had already walked in, and started a very direct conversation with Edward.

"Sir, I don't know what kind of advice the test report on your desk is giving you, or based on your experience, you can already conclude that I shouldn't stay here any longer. I don't know if my performance is very bad , so bad that you don’t even have to participate in a training match.”

"However, it is best not to use a piece of paper to verify things on the football field. If possible, there is a lawn 100 meters away. I want to test whether I should stand here and where I should be, not Behind the desk, let alone relying on a piece of paper to judge whether someone is qualified to play football. I will prove it to you there, what is on your desk is just a piece of paper, useless!"

Lin Yi's words were crisp and clear, and he pointed to the training ground not far away with his finger.He can accept failure on the football field, but he can't accept losing to a piece of paper when he doesn't play, so he is now challenging the data in Edward's hands.

He can accept the fact that he doesn't play for Benfica, he can even not ask to win a place here, but he doesn't want the guy in front of him who has never seen him play to decide his future easily with only a piece of paper.

"Little guy, there is a practice game for players who will have a tryout on the field outside. If you think this is a piece of paper, then I will give you 20 minutes to prove yourself on the field. I am a very fair Man, if you think you can, show your feet."

Edward looked at the little guy in front of him who was challenging him in surprise. He admired this kid's courage, and he could give this kid a chance. What a miracle the guy will do once on the court.

"20 minutes? Enough, I will prove it to you, that thing is a piece of waste paper, its only function is to throw it into the shredder!" What Lin Yi needs is such an opportunity, as long as he can stand on the court , he is fearless.

"Go get ready, let me see your performance on the field later." Edward didn't pay attention to what the little guy said just now. On the contrary, he was a little bit looking forward to it. After all, what this little guy did in Puma Training Academy has been spread all over the world. the whole of Lisbon.

When Lin Yi turned around to change his sneakers and clothes, Edward looked at Mendes and said with a smile, "The little guy you found is really stubborn. He doesn't seem to know what fear is."

"Edward, thank you for giving him a chance to prove himself." Mendes knew that it was an exception for this old friend to do so, and those who did not pass the physical test would hardly have the opportunity to make an appearance here.

"Nothing, I hope your judgment is correct. If he has the potential you said, it is not bad news, at least I can have a player that Aurelio Pereira misses, which is actually Very good, isn't it?." Edward watched the little guy who had changed clothes outside the window change his clothes and walk to the court.

If this little guy fails, it proves that he has no problem with his vision. If he succeeds, then Benfica will also add an excellent backup.

With only 20 minutes, Lin Yi's future will depend entirely on his feet to win. . .

Lin Yi bent down and tightened his shoelaces, 20 minutes?enough. . .Lin Yi believed that he could do it himself. . .

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