If Maniero's offense is an art of killing the game, then Sotu's defense is equally an art of disrupting it.
It's hard to say which is superior.
Interestingly, their honors are almost equal, truly making them legendary figures of their time.
This Italian twin stars duo brought many beautiful memories to the fans of their era.
"GOAL! It's a goal! Two minutes into the game, Sotu intercepted Lu of the Star Arrow Team and then assisted, now the Butcher Team leads the Star Arrow Team one to zero, the pressure is on Maniero! His old rival has obtained perfect stats of one interception and one assist!"
Lu Yang was taken aback, it was already a goal?
But he quickly came to terms with it, looking at the other twenty-one players running on the field, even the weakest among them were once professional players in Serie A, and the strong ones, like Maniero and Sotu, were stalwarts of the national team.
They have won countless trophies and honors, and even after years of retirement, they still possess extraordinary skills.
To be blunt, most of them could still play in the Italian Third Division, and even now, Maniero and Sotu could still continue competing in Serie B.
So given the chance, they can kill the game, with their only limitation being their ever-aging bodies.
This is the charm of legendary players.
Old soldiers never die, they just fade away!
"Don't be discouraged, Lu, it's not your fault." Maniero came up, patted Lu Yang on the shoulder, "Your ideas amaze me, although your ball control and stopping techniques aren't mature enough."
"You really suit being a forward because the blood of attack flows through your veins."
"Later, I'll cut down on passing the ball behind you and try to let the ball appear where you can run. Use your youth to defeat us old guys, Lu!"
Maniero, worthy of being Juventus' brain back in the day, discerned Lu Yang's playing style and mindset with just a single touch.
Lu Yang was greatly encouraged, nodded, and then looked at the celebrating stars of the Butcher Team.
Coincidentally, Sotu also looked towards Lu Yang.
"He actually saw it just now!" Sotu glanced at Lu Yang standing with Maniero and mused.
If Lu Yang hadn't made a mistake while controlling the ball just now, Sotu wouldn't have caught up with Lu Yang at all.
Moreover, due to Sotu's positional abandonment, the Butcher Team's midfield would have holes, allowing Lu Yang to break or pass, all creating considerable threats.
Was it really just a coincidence?
Or is it that, like that guy Maniero, he can see what's behind his head?
Soon, the match continued.
Star Arrow Team took the kickoff.
This time, neither team made any more elementary mistakes.
Maniero seized an opportunity, delivered a through ball, and the attacking midfielder from the Star Arrow Team took the ball, shot directly, and equalized the score.
But quickly, Sotu made another interception and finished the final shot in front of the retreating Lu Yang, the Butcher Team led again two to one.
"Your defense isn't bad, but unfortunately you're not fast enough." Sotu said to Lu Yang, "If you were a central defender, maybe you could have stopped me, but unfortunately, you're a central forward."
Lu Yang nodded, not discouraged.
It's just a celebrity match, winning or losing doesn't matter.
After all...
"Ding! You have received the praise of legendary star Maniero, and gained a random player-level skill*1."
"Ding! You have received the praise of legendary star Sotu, and gained a random player-level skill*1."
Lu Yang smiled!
Getting stronger the more you play!
This is the way!