Coach Carter's expression grew solemn.
With his fiery temper, he had initially not intended to give Rusty Stripe another opportunity.
However, he could discern that Rusty Stripe had been careless earlier and had not truly displayed his capabilities.
Moreover, this Asian boy... played with such finesse.
Or perhaps, it was this Asian boy who had spent years playing street football, bringing a seasoned approach to the game.
Or could it be that this boy was incredibly talented in football, born to eat this bowl of rice and play with his brain?
Coach Carter also desired to witness the performance this Asian boy would exhibit when Rusty Stripe grew serious.
Carter pursed his lips and contemplated for a moment before declaring, "Alright, I'll give you one more chance."
"Thank you, coach!" Rusty Stripe exclaimed excitedly. "Asian boy, you're done for this time, really done for!"
Julian remained unfazed, a serene smile playing on his lips.
Julian was not at all surprised by Carter's decision to give Rusty Stripe another chance.
During their confrontation, he had indeed made use of his past life's experience.
Furthermore, Julian felt a bit unsure deep down. He wished to pass the previous trial to determine if his strength was sufficient.
Now, Julian brimmed with confidence.
Although the system-assessed strength value was only 60 points, a few points lower than Rusty Stripe's, in terms of physical clashes, it was adequate.
Julian still had one unused talent point.
Where to allocate this talent point was a significant decision, as it would reflect his understanding of football.
Julian's current strength was like a blank canvas.
Choosing the wrong talent would be a cause for regret later on.
In his past life, Julian had specifically studied the benchmarks for becoming a professional player.
A professional player generally had three core attribute values: physical attributes, technical attributes, and mental attributes.
Physical attributes encompassed strength, physique, speed, explosiveness, endurance, flexibility, balance, and jumping ability.
Technical attributes included vision, crossing, short passing, long passing, dribbling, shooting, ball control, positioning, free kicks, throw-ins, penalties, corners, heading, and long shots.
Mental attributes involved anticipation, calmness, creativity, concentration, teamwork, competitive spirit, and professional ethics.
These attribute values were not static; they fluctuated in response to various factors like fatigue, injury, and mood.
The system-assessed value likely represented the upper limit under normal circumstances.
At this stage, 60 strength points were basically sufficient, but the overall body attributes still needed improvement.
Julian's thoughts raced as he considered the next attribute to enhance.
Power.
This attribute not only encompassed physical strength but also the power behind passes and shots.
It was crucial for defenders, forwards, and even midfielders.
Adding this talent point to strength would not be a waste at this early stage.
The improved passing power would greatly aid in executing precise long passes and the full moon scimitar move.
Physical strength merely determined if one could withstand confrontations; when strengths were evenly matched, victory required strategic use of power.
Julian had not been particularly strong in his past life, but the training from the past few days should have boosted his power to some extent.
In the D-level personal rating, one talent point equated to 100 hours of professional training.
The effects of such training would be substantial.
Having made his choice, Julian directed his thoughts inward, and the talent points in his mind surged into his body.
Julian immediately felt a surge of power throughout his body!
He flexed his muscles experimentally, feeling them tighten like cables.
"Congratulations to the host for successfully adding points. The host's power attribute has increased from 59 to 60 points."
Julian felt a sense of disbelief.
Was his physical strength truly so lacking in his youth?
Fortunately, with the addition of this precious talent point, the strength can be considered sufficient.
Julian needs to collect more training results!
Otherwise, if he relies solely on his talent to produce bubbles, he will have to wait until the year of the monkey.
After gaining the talent points, Julian calmly smiled and said to Rusty, "Hurry up, finish the duel early. I have a date with Sophie tonight."
Rusty Stripe laughed heartily, "Julian, you think you can influence my mentality with such words? I'm not a three-year-old. My fate with Sophie is in the past. Now, it's her loss. I'm after her best friend, Suzanne. So, even if you win her over today, I won't let it affect me. To successfully confess to Suzanne, I must beat you!"
With that, Rusty Stripe dashed back to the middle circle.
This time, he didn't bother with any formalities and immediately sprinted with the ball, his speed twice as fast as before!
For a robust individual like him, this was a nearly maximum effort run, extremely draining.
But Rusty Stripe couldn't hold back now!
He rushed towards Julian with all his might, the turf seeming to tremble under his steps as if a real tank was charging!
Julian, on the other hand, didn't hesitate. He accelerated alongside Rusty, aiming to cut off his route.
Julian's speed was naturally one of his strong points, and now, with the Messi-designed sneakers enhancing his grip and explosiveness, he was ready to face the challenge.
Everyone at the scene held their breath in anticipation——
When Julian and Rusty Stripe were just a few steps apart, Julian didn't attempt to steal the ball with his feet. Instead, he dropped his shoulders and lowered his center of gravity, using his body to resist the oncoming Rusty Stripe!
This is an extremely arrogant form of continuous interception!
In truth, Julian didn't practice stealing the ball much in his previous life, so if he used it now, he would seem timid before coach Carter.
So, forget about stealing the ball. This is a test of adversity! Just go for it!
The blood in Julian's veins roared as adrenaline surged through his body. His muscles, filled with explosive power, collided with Rusty Stripe's body!
Rusty Stripe didn't focus on protecting the ball anymore. Instead, he went all in to tackle Julian!
With a loud bang, their bodies collided before bouncing off and immediately locking together again in a wrestling match!
This is a true physical showdown!
Rusty Stripe's second wave of power was still intense, but Julian wisely shifted his focus downward.
Rusty Stripe's expression shifted from fierce arrogance to disbelief!
Gritting his teeth, his face red with exertion, Rusty Strip tried to push Julian away with all his might.
Julian took advantage of this by pushing Rusty Stripe's elbow aside and exerting a sudden burst of strength!
Full strength collision! Reasonable collision +1!
Julian emerged from the confrontation as a real man in an instant!
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