Football: My AI System Provides Max-Level Predictions
Chapter 100: Finally Not Selling Cars, Zhang Xizhe Takes the Stage! The Chinese Derby Takes Place in the UEFA Europa League!

Chapter 100: Chapter 100: Finally Not Selling Cars, Zhang Xizhe Takes the Stage! The Chinese Derby Takes Place in the UEFA Europa League!

There was no more progress from either team after that, and during the halftime break, the comparison between Tang Long and De Bruyne’s two passes sparked heated discussions online!

Which pass was more remarkable?

Some people strongly supported De Bruyne.

"Obviously, De Bruyne’s pass was more precise! Look at the path of the ball, a very clear ground strike curve, slicing through from the flank all the way to Inter’s central defender Ranocchia, suddenly increasing in curve just as it reached his outstretched leg, landing at Dost’s feet!"

"Keep in mind, Ranocchia is the tallest center-back in Serie A at 195, his legs are longer than a lamppost, trying to pass the ball past him on the ground like that takes incredible skill!"

Some people supported Tang Long!

"Sure, De Bruyne’s pass is precise, but those lines are visible to the naked eye, he just passes accurately."

"Look at Tang Long, who can confidently say they could predict where he would pass before he did? No one!"

"Take his pass to Icardi just now, the power control and precision was admittedly not as good as De Bruyne’s, but it’s precisely this unpredictability that makes Tang Long’s passes more lethal than De Bruyne’s!

"The Art of War teaches us well — Attack where they are unprepared, De Bruyne’s pass is like two armies lined up on the battlefield, Tang Long’s is like a stealthy night raid! His connection with Icardi at the attacking midfield position is like a ghostly presence, any team facing this combination will be stripped of three layers of skin!"

The debate between Tang Long and De Bruyne was heating up.

To the extent that Chinese fans forgot that there was another Chinese player in the Wolfsburg team.

If not for Tang Long at Inter Milan.

Zhang Xizhe, the Chinese Super League assist king who transferred to Wolfsburg in January 2015, should have been the most concerning figure for Chinese fans in this match.

It’s just that Zhang Xizhe, who still hasn’t had a chance to play since joining, can only sit on the bench in silence.

Eagerly watching his compatriot Tang Long shine brightly on the field, constantly threatening his own team’s goal.

Zhang Xizhe was completely stunned!

Before coming to the Bundesliga, he was the 24-year-old assist king in the Chinese Super League, with a limitless future, he thought his passing skills were unparalleled.

But after arriving in the Bundesliga, not to mention De Bruyne, he was directly shocked to the Pacific Ocean on the first day of training, even the young players recently promoted from Wolfsburg’s youth team are better than him!

Zhang Xizhe thought, De Bruyne is the pinnacle of passing skills among players of his 90s generation, there’s no one stronger than him.

Until he watched a free match at the Meazza Stadium.

Zhang Xizhe was truly enlightened!

Turns out there are players among the 90s generation in the world with passing skills on par with De Bruyne!

Zhang Xizhe had heard of Tang Long for a long time.

The two are the only two Chinese playing in the top five leagues this year.

But after seeing Tang Long play, Zhang Xizhe was numb.

Both are Chinese players, how is the gap so big!

In the second half, Mancini made an important tactical adjustment.

He subbed out the yellow-carded Gualin and brought on the young Kovacic.

Compared to Gualin, Kovacic is faster, more agile, and has abundant stamina, making him more advantageous in restricting De Bruyne.

But what was unexpected was, De Bruyne, who kept a 100% passing success rate in the first half, had his first pass intercepted in the second half, not by Kovacic, but by Tang Long’s defense!

In the 58th minute, De Bruyne dribbled past the top of the central arc, his brain quickly calculating the passing routes.

"Dost in the middle didn’t break free, Caliguri is tightly marked, he can’t hold it, Gustavo who just ran past me, giving him the opportunity is better."

However, as De Bruyne gently nudged the ball to Gustavo five meters away and quickly moved forward.

A blue-black figure suddenly cut in from the side!

Tang Long intercepted the ball!

De Bruyne, oh De Bruyne, hehe~

The best passing route you calculated, my AI system already analyzed it long ago.

No matter how fast your thinking is, can it be faster than AI?

I knew earlier than you where you wanted to pass!

This interception caught Wolfsburg off guard, Inter formed a three-on-three opportunity in the frontcourt, Tang Long passed wide, Podolski swept the pass without stopping the ball, Icardi circled to the front post and shot to score!

to 1, Inter takes the lead at home!

The aggregate score over two legs is now 3 to 3!

The whole stadium cheered thunderously, the two teams stood on the same starting line!

66th minute, Icardi headed in from a corner!

to 1!

Wolfsburg wasn’t without chances, but compared to Icardi, their striker’s ability to capitalize on opportunities is far too lacking!

Three minutes later, Denmark’s substitute forward Bentner faced De Bruyne’s penetrating ground pass from the side of the penalty area, and when one-on-one with the goalkeeper, tried to dribble but kicked it out over the line.

Inter fans were amused, eighty thousand booed him nonstop~

In the 85th minute, Tang Long suddenly pulled wide and sent a highly concealed front post sweep!

This time, Wolfsburg’s central defender Knoche finally saw through Tang Long’s intention.

Immediately sliding in to disrupt, he ultimately succeeded in knocking the ball into his own net.

Own goal, 4 to 1!

Seeing his own defender score an own goal, Wolfsburg coach Black Gold was furious!

This match was absolutely frustrating!

He turned to glare at Zhang Xizhe, emotionally shouting at him: "Winning is impossible, get in there! Stick to your compatriot, if he sends out another good pass, pack your bags and head back to China!"

Zhang Xizhe went onto the field looking bewildered, replacing De Bruyne.

At this moment, Chinese fans erupted!

"Amazing! The UEFA Europa League round of 16 features a Chinese derby!"

"The last time I saw this scene was when Charlton played Manchester City!"

"Go Xizhe, show the prowess of the Chinese Super League’s assist king!"

"Last week he was selling cars in Wolfsburg’s Volkswagen 4S store, this week he’s making his debut for the team, Zhang Xizhe has progressed rapidly!"

"What Tang Long can do, Zhang Xizhe can do too, you’re both fantastic!"

However, dreams are idealistic, reality is harsh.

As soon as Zhang Xizhe came on, due to nervousness, he let a simple high ball slip out of bounds.

Mancini, in the coaching area, hands in his pockets, reached out a foot and steadily brought the ball down from the air, then handed it to Zhang Xizhe.

"Don’t be nervous, kid, watch Tang, see how he plays." Mancini kindly patted Zhang Xizhe’s shoulder.

Zhang Xizhe looked at Tang Long, nervously gulping.

Watching Tang Long play from the bench didn’t make him feel it.

During just now when stopping the ball, Inter’s full-back Yuto Nagatomo’s pressure on me was too strong!

He rushed right into my face in an instant.

The intensity of this UEFA Europa League game isn’t even in the same league as the Chinese Super League!

How does Tang Long do it, playing with such ease!