Chapter 93 – Rebound (1)
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Among the people who cheered the most on the news of Hong Min-joon’s transfer to Barcelona, I’m sure general manager Kim Hyun-shik will be included.
This is because Kim Hyun-shik was the key figure who led the La Liga broadcasting rights negotiations as the head of the sports department at JBC Broadcasting Station.
Last year, Kim Hyun-sik, who signed a two-year broadcasting rights contract with La Liga, but was dying day by day due to unexpectedly low ratings, went to a church he had never visited before, even early morning prayer, when rumors of Hong Min-joon’s transfer surfaced. Please, whichever team is good, go to La Liga.
There, by chance, I found the head of the sports department of another broadcasting company closing his eyes tightly and praying, “Please let me transfer to the Bundesliga, Bundesliga,” But in the end, God raised his hand.
And now.
Kim Hyun-sik was so enthusiastic that he even relayed Barcelona’s pre-season friendly match while dancing the hula dance of joy.
“Ah, finally! Hong Min-jun is finally on the ground! First Korean player! Proud Hong Min-jun who made his first team debut in Barcelona!!”
“It’s really amazing. Debuting in Barcelona’s first team at just 20 years old. It’s a friendly game of course, but Hong Min-jun’s skills seem to be enough to secure a place.”
“Um… Hong Min-jun, your expression is stiff. Are you nervous?”
“That’s right. From what I’ve heard, our players aren’t the type to get nervous easily… It seems like they were nervous because it was their first professional match, and it was their debut match at a big club called Barcelona. It’s been a long time. It ends up being out.”
The caster and commentator, who saw manager Kim Hyeon-shik doing a frenzied tap dance from a distance, glanced at each other.
Others may not notice, but those who have been watching soccer for decades felt that the signs were dire.
Looking at Hong Min-joon’s expression, movement, and trapping, I had a strong feeling that just because he was on a business trip wasn’t something he would like.
The seasoned caster quickly opened his mouth.
“It’s our first game, so it’s inevitable to be nervous. It’s okay to make mistakes, our players. We just need to calm down and adapt little by little.”
“Yes! Even if it’s the same league, if you go away, it takes time to adapt because of the difference in grass and soil in each stadium, let alone Spain.”
“Ah… Hong Min-jun, you miss the ball again.”
— Out!!!
—Minjun Honghaha
— And ss… Hong Min-joon and Bar.Le.Cell.Ro are right next to my age, but I’m the only one who gets bored?
I’m tired too….
The Barcelona Clearing
ㄴI thought a Barça player would come out in Korea;;
—Look at Hong Min-joon’s power that shines even among the nose players;
Why is this
ㄴ Really, Minjun Hong is handsomehaha
Replying to @DragonBall
You deserve the Ballon d’Or just by looking at your face
—But why do you look stiff?
Are you nervous?
ㄴHong Min-joon said he wasn’t nervous at all, but he wasn’t very nervous in the Olympic finals either.
ㄴIt’s not the Olympics, so he must have been nervous.
Oh yes
—?
—??
ㄴJust a touch meeting?
—FuckhahaI went to Spain and got three hairs
At first, the community atmosphere was pleasant,
-OMG?
—What is this;
— Mr. And… Why is he like that?
Replying to @DragonBall
— ㄹㅇ Amateur tee pakpaknaenu;;
—Hey, isn’t this really in the mood for a joke? Hong Min-joon Where are you sick?
Chilled cold
『The graceful ball touch was crude, and the flamboyant dribble was sloppy』
『Amateur’s limit?』
『Hong Min-Jun’s Skills Revealed』
『Where is Wonder Boy from Asia?』
Severe criticism.
There was an outpouring of criticism.
As it was a debut game where a lot of attention was focused, the degree of attention was high, and the criticism was poured out that much.
However, the first professional debut of a young player. In addition, there was more sympathy for the player who came from the Orient and had only been there for about 15 days.
His first match was disappointing, but considering his performance against Spain at the Olympics, his skill is unmistakable. Everyone had the expectation that he would be able to play an active part as long as he adapts.
And on the 20th of September.
Barcelona’s last pre-season friendly.
In this match against Girona FC in the second division, Hong Min-jun started for the first time.
And after the first half, Hong Min-jun could not be found in the second half game after half time.
* * *
Before the regular season even started.
He has not played a single game in the league, but rumors of a crisis are flowing out here and there.
Looking at the internet, there is no spectacle like this.
『The professional stage was different! From the most anticipated recruit to the worst recruit!』
『Why Barcelona, who laughed at the flood of spawns, turned into tears?』
『Japanese netizen, Hong Min-joon goes beyond mockery!』
You speak very eloquently.
While I was snoring while reading the article, Harin Oh cautiously opened her mouth unlike usual.
“… It’s okay?”
An expression of concern.
I grinned to show that nothing was wrong.
“Of course it is fine. Did you see it too? It’s just that the balance collapsed as I suddenly grew taller. Just adjust it to your height and you’ll be fine in no time.”
At first, it was a waste of time when the status window popped up a warning and took points for balance adjustment, but now that I come back, I understand.
That was a real godsend.
If you suddenly grow taller, the balance is bound to collapse.
However, even though I am tall, my balance is not broken beyond a certain point.
For training?
Not.
To begin with, I am still tall, so how can I balance through training?
Adjusting through training is done after growth is over, and there is no way to grow taller in real time.
Except for the status window.
Thanks to this, he avoided the worst situation where he was completely unbalanced, but he was constantly tall and had subtle gaps in which the balance was adjusted, making it impossible to properly play.
“It’s not long. Don’t worry, Harin.”
Okay.
It’s not long.
My gaze was directed to the translucent hologram floating in front of me.
【Height 175cm ▶ ?Cm｜63kg ▶ ?Kg】
【Retained points ▶ 0P】
『Applying… 』
『Point use is restricted during application.』
* * *
The season started and I had to stay on the bench.
No, I should just say thank you for letting me sit on the bench.
Barcelona ran terribly from the start.
All 5 matches were won with overwhelming performance, 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses. Amid all the praise for Barcelona at the top of the league, the only criticism was me.
While winning 5 games in a row, I played only 1 game.
I played as a substitute in the second half and showed a sluggish appearance and became a target of the media.
And what fueled this even more was the director’s interview.
I don’t say it openly, but through cleverly blaming me, public opinion has been smashed, and thanks to that, my position is also being smashed in real time.
‘Under… I’m going crazy, really.’
Even if all stats are -3, it’s better to be balanced.
Then, even if the highs are lower than now, the lows will surely be raised.
If your skills are lacking, you can play according to your lack of skills, but this is because your skills are high but your senses are subtly out of sync, so rather the worst play comes out.
‘Oh Mr. Think and act Is my intelligence okay as it is?’
I thought it wasn’t lacking, but I should have invested more in the intelligence stat.
Despite my sluggishness, most of my colleagues treated me kindly.
Some players, especially the coach, is a problem.
‘Well. Come to think of it, I can hate it.’
I heard that the media is talking about the Brazilian player whom the coach originally asked for, and because of my recruitment, he is active in the Bundesliga.
I’m sorry to hear you say that,
“There are players in our squad that we should be sorry for the other players.”
“A player who can’t help win should feel sorry for his teammates.”
“The quality of a player is not all about popularity.”
′′ It’s just a pity to see the performance of fernando who left the rental due to lack of seats. I think Fernando should have stayed at Barcelona.”
I’m sorry for doing the same sniper interview.
Let’s put it, really.
No matter how sluggish, I was able to get a chance to play occasionally because the contract stipulates ‘5 league starts’.
Although he was humiliated to be replaced as soon as the first half was over after he pooped in the two starting matches he obtained.
Both games were considered the worst, and I heard all kinds of ridicule and criticism for the Olympic fluke, the greatest bubble, the useless player except for the face, the marketing use, and the uniform arm… Well, it was more tolerable than I thought.
Was my mentality this good?
If I hadn’t had the status window, if I hadn’t had the hope that I would recover if I endured a little bit, I might have collapsed too.
But,
【Height 175cm ▶ ?Cm｜63kg ▶ ?Kg】
【Retained points ▶ 0P】
『Applying… 』
『Point use is restricted during application.』
『Applying in progress, 27 days left until completion.』
The status window declared.
27 days left.
Let’s survive the first half somehow. You will be able to show a different side of yourself in the second half.
* * *
『Applying… 』
『Applying… 』
『Applying… 』
『Applied.』
『Body change has been completed』
『Balance adjustment… 』
『Balance adjustment… 』
『Balance adjustment… 』
『Balance adjustment completed』
『Some stats have been adjusted.』
『You can now use your points.』
Finally, the long 27 days passed.
【Technology】
[Skill 75] [Dribble 70] [Trapping 75] [Short Pass 55] [Long Pass 50] [Shot 45] [Free Kick 42] [Header 38] [Tackle 32]
【Mental】
[Vision 55] [Anticipation 50] [Judgment 65] [Concentration 56] [Off the Ball 60] [Space Mark 45] [Peace 52] [Leadership 40] [Teamwork 44]
【Body】
[Agility 67 ▶ 65] [Acceleration 68 ▶ 64] [Balance 65 ▶ 61] [Agility 65 ▶ 62] [Reaction 79] [Power 54 ▶ 61] [Jump 46 ▶ 49] [Endurance 57 ▶ 59] [Recovery 65 ▶ 68]
【Hidden】
[Genius 48] [CHARM 95] [INT 40]
【Height 175cm ▶ 182.7cm｜63kg ▶ 72kg】
【Retained Points 21P】
There are lowered stats and higher stats.
Overall, there are many things that have been lowered, but it is a loss… After bouncing the ball a few times, I realized.
That the subtle sensory gap has disappeared.
In other words, the rise and fall of the stats may no longer show the same stupid play as before.