What is an attacking defensive midfielder?

Chapter 16: Assists in 3 Consecutive Matches

[Mission Objective: To achieve 3 assists or 12 steals without fouling in an official game]

Current progress: 0/0

The fourth round of the league is about to begin, and Hao Ren habitually checked his tasks before the match started.

Three assists or 12 steals are unrealistic to achieve in a single game. For Hao Ren, the best approach now is to reach the required milestones through several consecutive games.

Take your time!

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[Live Now: FSV Frankfurt vs. RB Leipzig, Hao Hao fans gather!]

"I still believe in Leipzig today, brothers. Although the home team has a good record, I still favor Hao Qiuwang. Hao Qiuwang is invincible."

The camera focused on Rangnick shaking hands with the home team's coach.

"Actually, I think Rangnick is a pretty good coach. Although he's not very famous, he's sensible and knows that we need to bring on Hao Qiuwang to win the game."

"Yesterday I mentioned in the QQ group that Hao Qiuwang would be starting today, and I also gave a strategy for today's match, so those of you who haven't joined the streamer's QQ group yet should hurry up!"

[Brother Chao, can Leipzig really go on a winning streak?]

I originally bet on my favorite team, but when I saw Hao Hao play, I immediately added Leipzig to my bets. Chinese people trust each other.

I feel Leipzig should have a solid chance today. Hao Ren is in amazing form this season. Didn't he even take on apprentices on the forum before?

Hahaha, damn, just thinking about that apprenticeship thing makes me laugh, guys!

[What do you mean by that, upstairs? With my backcourt support capabilities, taking on a disciple isn't a piece of cake for me, Mr. Goodman.]

"Beep!!"

"The match has begun!"

"Let me first introduce the home team's starting lineup to you guys!"

FSV Frankfurt (4-1-4-1)

Goalkeeper: Krant

Defenders: Huber, Bergersdiko, Balic, Petrov

Midfielders: Rosch, Grifo, Konrad, Kruska, Scumberley

Forward: Caprani

Frankfurt's league performance this season has not been very good, which has given Hao Ren confidence.

Even before the match started, Hao Ren and Kimmich predicted the outcome of today's game: Leipzig would go all the way!

Hao Ren also put his knowledge into practice, trying to integrate into the team's pressing system right from the start of the game.

Due to a lack of offensive awareness, Hao Ren previously found it somewhat difficult to keep up with his teammates' pace.

However, after obtaining several templates, Hao Ren's base stats increased significantly, and the inflated stats successfully underpinned his offensive capabilities.

Hao Ren currently has a comprehensive rating of 68 points, which is considered outstanding in the German Second Division.

"Damn, Hao Ren's positioning."

"Seeing that Paulsen couldn't get through, Hao Ren went to provide backup!"

At this moment, Poulsen was marked by the defender and unable to pass the ball forward.

Hao Ren ran over decisively and called out for the ball.

Poulsen didn't know why Hao Ren was here, but passing back was obviously the best option at the moment.

Without hesitation, Poulsen cut the ball to Hao Ren with his right foot.

At the same moment Hao Ren received the ball, Kimmich ran up from his left.

"Goodman!"

Kimmich, running, looked confident after making eye contact with Hao Ren.

Here it comes, the passing sequence between the best buddies!

Goodman!

[Kroos's Guided Through Ball Template (Senior)]

Proficiency: -87/300

boom!

Hao Ren delivered a through pass, and the ball passed in front of Kimmich, rolling forward at an unstoppable speed.

! ! ! !

Brotherhood, friendship, bonds, trust...

In that instant, countless words flashed through Kimmich's mind, a jumble of thoughts swirling within him.

"Holy crap, is it really that accurate?"

"Hao Ren's through ball went straight to Vlaan!"

"Those idiots in Frankfurt are still a bit slow to realize what's happening!"

"How so!"

Having inexplicably received the pass, Vlaan quickly rushed into the penalty area and unleashed a powerful shot right in front of the defenders and goalkeeper.

"GOOO-AAAA-LLLL!!!"

"Goal!"

"Goal, guys!"

"1:0!"

Bang bang bang!

Wang Chao slammed his fist on the table so hard that the keyboard on the table vibrated.

Just nine minutes into the game, Hao Ren's inexplicable through ball broke through the home team's defense.

I knew Leipzig had a good chance of winning today, but why did things turn out this way?

[Mission Progress: Assists (1/3) / Steals (0/12)]

"roar--!!"

Knowing he had gotten the assist, Hao Ren immediately hugged Kimmich, repeatedly shouting, "Take him on as a disciple! Take him on as a disciple!"

"Goodman!"

At this moment, Kimmich no longer doubted friendship and bonds: "Awesome, Good!"

Live Match Report: Hao Ren's precise through ball assists Franen, giving Leipzig a 1-0 lead!

"call……"

Rangnick squinted.

Turning his head, he saw that Almas was also looking at him.

Why are you looking at me like that?

"..."

Upon hearing this, Almas quickly turned his head away.

Rangnick adjusted his glasses and then took out his precious tactical notes.

Although he had a pen in his hand, Rangnick thought for a long time but still didn't know what to write.

He has a very strange feeling right now.

Even though the team scored, the coach can't feel happy?

"..."

"Speak up, you trolls in the live stream!"

"Say something!"

"Weren't you all shouting when it was 0-0? Where are you now?"

"Do you even know what a versatile midfielder is? Do you really think I, Hao, can only defend?"

Wang Chao decisively began to criticize the haters in the live stream.

Hao Ren, who just made the assist, is still in a state of excitement and hasn't recovered yet.

Honestly, he really didn't expect Kroos's template to be so useful!

22th minute!

Conrad sent a long pass to Scumberby on the wing, and the home team began their attack down the flank.

Frankfurt's strategy is very clever.

The opponent is in surprisingly good form, and every now and then a single pass will tear apart their defense, which is a bit scary.

In this situation, it's crucial to prioritize stability!

Frankfurt's next step is to create a 1-on-1 situation; that's their chance to win today!

Schenbri moved closer to Kimmich.

His teammate Kruska ran up from the side.

Snapped!

Scumberley played a short through ball, and Kruska now had possession.

However, Kruska had only taken a few steps after receiving the ball when Leipzig's defense was already in position.

RB Leipzig's number 20?

Kruska looked like he'd seen a ghost.

The Asian guy on the other side was attacking not long ago!

boom!

Hao Ren bumped into Kruska from the side, successfully gaining the upper hand.

After gaining the best position, Hao Ren didn't hold back and kicked the ball away from his opponent with a "bang".

[Current progress: Assists (1/3) / Steals (1/12)]

"Taking on apprentices!"

Hao Ren said to Kruska next to him, then suddenly remembered that the other person did not understand Chinese, so he quickly thought of the German word for "accepting apprentices".

However, Hao Ren had only lived in Germany for a year and genuinely didn't know how to say the word in German, so he could only stare at Kruska with wide eyes and say, "...You're lucky!" (in German)

"……what?"

……

Halftime report: Hao Ren provides assist for the third consecutive match, Leipzig leads Frankfurt 1-0.