After the match, a relaxed atmosphere filled the locker room as the players shed their tension and began to enjoy a rare moment of rest. However, when Escribá walked in, the ease instantly vanished without a trace.
Escribá's gaze swept across the crowd, finally resting on Lin Feng. He walked up to Lin Feng and said with a smile, "Lin Feng, I've been watching you. Your performance has impressed me."
Lin Feng's heart jolted. He hadn't expected to attract the attention of the first team's Head Coach. He replied somewhat nervously, "Thank you for the compliment, Coach. I will continue to work hard and improve myself."
Escribá nodded and continued, "I know your current level isn't enough to go straight into the first team, but I believe you have great potential. I hope you can hone your skills in the B team and improve your technical level."
Lin Feng's heart swelled with joy. He had always yearned to join the first team but also knew his strength needed further improvement. He replied resolutely, "Coach, I will give my all in the B team and live up to your expectations."
Escribá nodded with satisfaction and continued, "Very good. I will include you in the La Liga registration list. At the same time, I hope you prepare for promotion to the first team while in the B team. I will constantly monitor your performance and provide you with more opportunities."
Lin Feng excitedly clasped Escribá's hand: "Thank you for this opportunity. I will cherish it and strive to show my strength."
When Escribá left the locker room, his teammates immediately gathered around, eagerly asking about Lin Feng. They had just witnessed Lin Feng's outstanding performance in the match and felt Escribá's praise and high regard for him.
This news quickly spread throughout the locker room, causing quite a stir. His teammates offered their congratulations and were happy for Lin Feng. They knew Lin Feng had always worked hard, and now he was finally getting the rewards he deserved.
Rivaldo watched Lin Feng's retreating back as he left the locker room, his heart filled with emotion. He looked at Lin Feng's tall and determined figure, as if seeing a new star rising.
As an experienced coach, Rivaldo deeply understood the importance of discovering and nurturing young players.
In Rivaldo's heart, Lin Feng was not just an excellent player, but a promising new star. He possessed all the qualities to become a top player: excellent technique, keen insight, and an unyielding spirit. These traits made him invincible on the field and filled his future path with infinite possibilities.
After the match, Lin Feng quickly showered in the team locker room, then packed up and returned to his apartment. He leaned on the sofa and turned on the TV. He kept switching movie channels, but his thoughts had already entered the Star Player Template System.
In this match, the Star Player Template System unlocked a new system setting: Rage Value. On the Rage Value page, Lin Feng saw an explanation of the Rage Value.
In football matches, extreme emotions are often seen, and anger is one such extreme emotion. Once Lin Feng's anger exceeds a certain critical threshold during a match, the Rage Value will be activated. He will randomly receive a full Nesta template experience for varying durations. This duration could last until the end of the match or only for five minutes; it is completely random.
At the same time, Lin Feng also unlocked the Skill Card section in this match. By completing different actions during matches and increasing his attributes during training, he could unlock the skill cards possessed by the Nesta template. This time, his Powerful Header goal in the match successfully activated the Nesta template's Powerful Header skill.
The last warm-up match ended. Lin Feng watched the content on TV. In a week, it would be the team's first match in the Segunda División. Villarreal would host Rayo Vallecano at Villarreal's Sports City.
Villarreal's Sports City is a modern complex located in the southern part of the city, covering a vast area. This Sports City is the home of the Villarreal Football Club and one of the city's most famous landmarks.
The exterior walls of the Sports City are a bright yellow, echoing the team's kit colors, making it very striking. The entire complex's design style is simple and modern, showcasing a fashionable and vibrant atmosphere.
The Sports City has multiple training facilities and venues, including a gym, swimming pool, football fields, and basketball courts. These facilities are first-class, providing the team and players with the most advanced training conditions. In addition, the Sports City also has a hotel for visiting away teams and fans.
At the center of the Sports City is a large football stadium—the Estadio de la Cerámica. This stadium can accommodate over 20,000 spectators and is one of Spain's oldest stadiums. The Estadio de la Cerámica has a long history, witnessing the glorious journey of the Villarreal Football Club, and is also the venue for the team's home matches.
After the warm-up match against Sandhausen, B team Head Coach Rivaldo gave the players a day off the next day. They could rest at home or go out for a stroll. At the club's training base, apart from a few injured players undergoing recovery training on the field, there was no one else, and the vast training ground suddenly appeared empty.
Even on his day off, Lin Feng did not slack off. In the morning, he tidied up his apartment a bit, then put on his training gear and went to the gym at the training base.
At the entrance of the gym at Villarreal's Sports City, Pau Torres had just finished an intense training session and was about to leave. He was well-built, with defined muscle lines, exuding youthful vitality and strength.
Just as Pau Torres was about to leave, he saw Lin Feng, who was about to enter the gym. The two exchanged smiles and greeted each other.
Pau Torres walked over to Lin Feng and patted his shoulder: "Lin Feng, I just heard the news that I will be in the first team's main squad next week." His face was beaming with pride and confidence.
Lin Feng's heart jolted upon hearing this. He was happy for Pau Torres, but at the same time, he couldn't help but feel a little anxious. He knew this meant that the competition for the first team would be even more intense.
"Congratulations, Pau Torres," Lin Feng said sincerely, "You've always worked hard, and you deserve this."
"Thank you," Pau Torres replied with a smile, "But the competition in the first team is fierce; you need to work hard too. I believe you also have the ability to make it into the main squad."
Lin Feng took a deep breath and replied firmly, "I will work even harder. I won't let you down, and I won't let myself down."
This brief conversation had a significant impact on Lin Feng. He realized that the gap between himself and Pau Torres was gradually narrowing, but at the same time, he understood that he needed to put in more effort to catch up with him.
From that moment on, Lin Feng resolved to train even harder. He wanted to improve his technical skills and enhance his physical fitness to better meet the challenges of the first team. He knew that only through unremitting effort and perseverance could he achieve his dreams.