What is an attacking defensive midfielder?

Chapter 10: Cause and Effect Reversed, Rangnick Faces Dismissal Crisis?

The talent will be directly upgraded to the next level...

It sounds a bit strange, but it probably means buying on credit, right?

Never mind, Hao Ren thought for a moment and decided to put it into practice now.

He currently has two templates: the Xabi Alonso standard long pass template (trainee) and the Makelele precise tackle template (senior).

This needs to be carefully considered.

Logically, Hao Ren should strengthen his standard long passes to fit Rangnick's tactical philosophy.

However, his long pass template is only at the trainee level, while his steal template has reached the senior level.

Ok……

With a flash of inspiration, Hao Ren finished his thought process.

Makelele's template is harder to improve, so this should be strengthened!

[Makelele's Precise Interception Template (Senior)]

Proficiency: 31/150

[Confirmed to activate the talent "Cause Reversal" on this template]

Mr. Goodman used his divine power to forcibly seize the template's proficiency...

[Makelele's Precise Interception Template (Expert)]

Proficiency: -119/300

[Defense: 66→68]

[Physical contact: 62→66]

Endurance: 58→60

Overall rating: 63→65

OK, operation complete!

This is indeed a loan, and unsurprisingly, my proficiency level has also turned negative.

But it has to be said that the difference between expert-level templates and senior-level templates is really big. This wave of loans directly boosted Hao Ren's overall score to 65 ahead of schedule.

That's ridiculously strong!

Oh, right...

A strange smile appeared on Hao Ren's lips, and an evil thought slowly rose in his mind.

[Confirmed activation of the talent "Cause Reversal" against Makelele's Precise Steal Template (Expert)]

【mistake】

Mr. Goodman has outstanding debts, which prevents him from using his talents.

Damn it!

Hao Ren clenched his right fist.

Did a simple loan application result in a bad credit history?

It seems I need to use this forbidden power of mine with caution!

……

The second round of the German 2. Bundesliga is the day after tomorrow at noon.

After training, Rangnick and Almas discussed things in the office.

"I'm definitely right, there's no dispute about that."

"Attack is the answer to modern football."

Rangnick and his deputy reiterated their football philosophy.

Offense is defense!

Why didn't the head coaches of other teams realize this?

Because they had all been drinking, their minds were not clear!

Ralph was the most clear-headed; only he understood this principle!

"I know, Ralph, I'm definitely on your side."

After calming Rangnick down, Almas then shared his thoughts: "The 2. Bundesliga is too new for them. If we were playing in the 3. Liga right now, I would definitely support your changes."

"You have to understand, as a newly promoted team, we are under a lot of pressure."

"You're asking the players to make such drastic changes all at once. What if they can't and that leads to a loss? Those Red Bull businessmen won't listen to our explanations!"

"..."

Almas is right.

The owners of Leipzig, Red Bull Group, have much more than just the goal of keeping the team in the top flight this season.

Leipzig not only needs to stay in the 2. Bundesliga after this season, but also needs to maintain a moderate ranking!

If Rangnick fails to meet his boss's demands, the German and his team will be in a very awkward position.

"call……"

Taking a deep breath, Rangnick carefully considered his future.

Should we really accept the status quo?

"I've made up my mind."

"Oh? Ralph, what do you mean?"

"No destruction, no construction."

"..."

……

"Rangnick, are you kidding me, Rangnick? Get my Hao, the King of Football, on the field!"

"No way, damn it, I don't get it. Leipzig's striker is practically inside the opponent's penalty area. You guys don't even have possession of the ball, what's the point of him rushing into the penalty area?"

Poulsen was singled out for criticism by Wang Chao.

The young streamer is very annoyed.

Hao Renming performed well in the last game, and Rangnick was there to witness it all.

Why did they make Hao Ren sit on the bench and stare blankly again today?

Rangnick is far too tough as a coach, and he focuses more on the team as a whole than on individual players.

Although Hao Ren is young enough, his playing style is really incompatible with Ronnick's philosophy!

"Here it comes! Leipzig launches an attack!"

"What does Poulsen want to do!"

"..."

"Kimmich got beaten! We're doomed!"

"2:1!"

"Munich 1860 killed the game!"

【66666】

Rangnick is out!

[He really can be dismissed. I don't know where he got the nerve to put me, Mr. Goodman, on the bench?]

[That old guy's thinking is too outdated. What's the point of being so fond of attacking when he can't even defend the goal?]

"Beep, beep beep—!!!!!"

In their second league match of the new season, Leipzig suffered a disappointing defeat.

After the match, Rangnick stood forlornly in front of the away team's bench, his eyes red.

At this point, he was unaware that he had gotten himself into trouble.

……

Oliver Mintzlaff, the chairman of the Leipzig Council, is now sitting in front of Rangnick.

"1 point! 1 point from 2 games!"

Oliver was furious, but he tried his best to hold back: "Ralf, even though we're a relegation-threatened team, we shouldn't only get one point in two games, right?"

If Leipzig's opponents in both matches were strong teams in the 1. Bundesliga, getting a point would be understandable. The problem is that Aalen and 1860 Munich are not particularly strong teams, which makes things very difficult.

Do you think the team can achieve its initial goals for the season if things continue like this? Top ten in the 2. Bundesliga?

"..."

Rangnick paused for a moment, then spoke after making sure he had organized his thoughts: "Change takes time, Mr. Chairman. Leipzig needs heart surgery right now; the entire team needs a complete overhaul so that we can become stronger."

"I know it will take time, but you at least need to show us some progress!"

Oliver roared.

If the team fails to achieve its goals, the person under the most pressure will not be Rangnick, but him, the chairman of the board!

"3 matches!"

"I'm giving you one last three games! If you can't get four points in the next three games, you can pack your bags and leave."

Oliver emphasized to Rangnick that Red Bull Group was financially strong and had a large pool of coaching talent.

That's all for today.

Oliver stood up, his eyes fixed on Ronnick. "You'd better pray someone saves you!"

"..."

Rangnick is considered a semi-famous coach, yet Oliver resorts to such insults.

Of course, Oliver also had his own difficulties, and he was under pressure from above.

Since Rangnick is paid a high salary, he should achieve results commensurate with his salary, instead of scoring 1 point in 2 games!

……