As soon as Hercules saw Gu Ran, he neighed happily.
Animals are all humane, especially horses.
Hercules will never forget that it was because of Gu Ran's help that he surpassed "Wind Chaser" and became the fastest horse in the racecourse.
In addition, Gu Ran's hands were full of Evelin's scent, which made Hercules even closer.
Hercules neighed affectionately, lowered his head and actively motioned for Gu Ran to ride up.
Gu Ran held on to the saddle and jumped up easily.
Coach Hobbs sneered and shook his head, "Mr. Gu, it seems you have no foundation. Your mounting posture is not standard at all. It is really hard for me to believe that you can qualify for the next Olympics."
Gu Ran was not anxious at all. Instead, he said with a faint smile: "Yes, I did not have any foundation before. To be honest, this is my second time riding a horse. But it doesn't mean anything. After all, no one taught me anything." Me. But as long as you are willing to teach me, even if it is just a simple demonstration, I can learn it immediately."
Coach Hobbs sneered: "Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
Gu Ran raised his eyebrows and said in an almost provocative tone: "Try?"
"Okay! Just give it a try!" Coach Hobbs said arrogantly: "I will make you convinced today! I just want you to know that equestrian is a purely noble sport! It requires a lot of riding practice. It’s impossible for a commoner like you to learn it easily!”
Gu Ran immediately dismounted and handed the reins to Hobbes, "Then please."
Evelin next to her hesitated to speak.
You know, Hercules will not let outsiders ride.
She and Gu Ran were the only ones in the world who could ride Hercules.
Gu Ran should also know this.
Gu Ran let Hobbes ride even though he knew it was impossible for Hobbes to ride Hercules. This was probably... just to see Hobbes' jokes?
Evelin smiled bitterly in her heart and said secretly: It seems that the conflict between the two parties is going to intensify, and then we have to consider changing Gu Ran's equestrian coach.
When Evelin was thinking this, Coach Hobbs gracefully stepped on the stirrups and prepared to turn over.
Before Hobbes could reach the saddle, Hercules neighed angrily and raised his front hooves with force!
Although Hobbs was experienced, he never expected that the pony who was so docile to Gu Ran and Evelin would become so violent in an instant.
Hobbes was immediately thrown down hard.
His arrogant face was firmly stuck on the ground.
This is so embarrassing!
An Olympic-level equestrian coach who had trained two silver medal equestrian athletes was actually thrown off his horse and got stuck...
Gu Ran quickly stepped forward to help Hobbs, and said: "Oh, Coach Hobbs, the way you mount and dismount really opened my eyes. You are worthy of being an Olympic silver medal coach!"
Evelin tried hard not to laugh!
Hobbes: ...Would you like to lose it?
Lamp~
A blue skill bubble is generated under Coach Hobbs' feet.
Sure enough, it came!
Gu Ran immediately gathered his thoughts to check:
Equestrian Mastery +1.
So cool!
This is the skill you need!
The art of horsemanship is just communication with the horse, and mastery of equestrian skills is the point-earning skill in line with the Olympic competition.
Moreover, this skill directly transcends the basics of equestrianism and reaches competition-level proficiency standards!
Gu Ran immediately picked up this equestrian proficiency skill from the air calmly.
In this way, all 10 pick-up progresses today have been used up!
With Gu Ran's help, Hobbs stood up with a blushing face, "There's something wrong with this horse."
Evelin didn’t like hearing it and immediately frowned and said: “Coach, my Hercules is fine!”
Gu Ran smiled and said: "Coach, Evelin is right, there is nothing wrong with Hercules, she just doesn't like you."
Hobbes' mouth twitched slightly.
Are these two men and women evil?
Why are you still a coach? You should leave as soon as possible!
Just as Hobbs was about to say goodbye, Gu Ran said: "Coach, I can almost understand your mounting and dismounting movements just now. I'll try again and see if I have any talent for riding a horse."
Hobbes said coldly: "Huh, okay."
Gu Ran then used his mind to activate the equestrian proficiency he had just acquired, and gracefully turned over.
His movements are light and graceful, with both strength and beauty!
It is completely different from the previous mounting action!
Evelin was immediately stunned.
Evelin had always admired Gu Ran. Even if Gu Ran spat everywhere, Evelin would think he looked cool when he spat. What's more, the way Gu Ran mounted his horse now was even more handsome and lawless!
Coach Hobbs couldn't help but widen his eyes.
He originally just wanted to see a joke, and then leave with a few sarcastic words, but...
What a genius!
What an equestrian genius!
A genius who can learn equestrian skills instantly!
The graceful and elegant movement of mounting the horse is exactly the same as mine!
Without a horseback riding career of 20 to 30 years, it is really difficult to reach such a level!
And this kid is obviously only riding a horse for the second time!
What is this if not an equestrian genius?
With such talent and another year of training, it is really possible to win an Olympic gold medal!
By then, I can say that I am an Olympic gold medal-level coach!
Coach Hobbs suddenly became excited, and had completely forgotten all the previous unpleasantness, "Mr. Gu! You are really amazing! Is this really your second time contacting equestrian? I bet your ancestors must be top-notch athletes." Noble, so you have a natural equestrian gene in your blood! Please forgive me for being abrupt! I am deeply sorry for the verbal offense I just made!"
Damn~
Is this settled by me?
Gu Ran rode on the horse and smiled lightly, "Coach Hobbs, are you willing to help me train?"
Coach Hobbs said excitedly: "This is my honor!"
Gu Ran smiled and said: "Okay, let's start as soon as possible."
"Okay, okay!"
Coach Hobbs immediately used all his strength to seriously explain and train Gu Ran and Hercules.
Gu Ran's own comprehension ability is extremely high, plus he has horse control +1 and equestrian proficiency +1, so he can master it quickly.
Hobbes was amazed.
He has been riding horses and teaching people to ride horses for thirty or forty years, but he has never seen a knight as talented as Gu Ran.
After an hour and a half of equestrian training, Coach Hobbs said goodbye to Gu Ran and Evelin and left.
Evelin couldn't help but hugged Gu Ran's neck, "Gu, you are really great! You really never disappoint!"
Gu Ran smiled and said, "People always have to make progress."
Evelin's eyes were full of coquettishness, "By the way, Gu, my dad asked me to ask you, how is your script going?"
Gu Ran said quickly: "I've already started writing. I'll definitely finish it by hand within two or three weeks."
Evelin chuckled, "My dad said, let me take you around the manor more to give you some inspiration."
...Hehe, I don’t need inspiration for hand-drawn scripts.
Before Gu Ran could say this, Evelin took Gu Ran's hand and said, "Let's go, while it's getting late, I'll take you to the woods in front to find inspiration."
Damn it? Playing jungle again?
Gu Ran immediately cleared his throat and said seriously: "I am lacking...inspiration right now."
Gu Ran stretched out his hand and lifted Evelin onto Hercules' horse.
Hercules neighed and galloped happily on the vast and deserted horse farm, galloping towards the dense woods...
It wasn't until after 11 o'clock in the evening that Gu Ran drove back to the Dune Villa.
At this time, Elizabeth was already lying on the sofa, already asleep.
Gu Ran walked softly to the sofa, gently picked up Elizabeth and took her back to the bedroom on the second floor.
Elizabeth's eyes opened slightly in confusion, "Gu... you're back... I'm so worried about you."
Damn, so tender.
Gu Ran couldn't help but feel a gentle blow in his heart.
However, falling in love is still too troublesome.
Gu Ran shushed and said softly: "Go to sleep."
Elizabeth then closed her eyes again and fell asleep.
Gu Ran straightened Elizabeth's slipped shoulder strap, covered Elizabeth with a quilt, and then walked out of Elizabeth's bedroom.
Oh, what a sin...
Gu Ran went to the bathroom, had some ice and fire therapy, and then went to bed.
Early the next morning, Gu Ran got up early and practiced more on his own.
In the next few days, everything was back on track.
Elizabeth still talks to her two twin celebrity sisters every day, and then the talent point bubbles will drop. The output can be said to be very stable.
Gu Ran downplayed Elizabeth's feelings and maintained a sense of detachment.
And the more this happened, the more Elizabeth admired Gu Ran, and the more she wanted to have something happen with Gu Ran, consciously or unconsciously.
Every time when this happens, Gu Ran always shouts "What a sin" in his heart.
After the weekend vacation, Gu Ran returned to the Staplewood training base.
The attitude of his teammates towards Gu Ran also completely changed.
First of all, captain Davis no longer competes for the No. 1 parking spot. He often puts his arms around Gu Ran's neck, begging Gu Ran to mention his name as captain more when he accepts the "Advancing Saints" newspaper.
The locker room at the training ground was also put into use again after several days of disinfection.
But this time, Gu Ran's locker was moved to the most conspicuous area, next to Lallana and Lambert's lockers.
During training sessions, teammates also began to frequently cooperate with Gu Ran in passing and passing, and the team's overall integration was also improving visibly.
Luke Ziyi followed Gu Ran every day like a little fanboy, and even took the initiative to try Gu Ran's exclusive nutritious meal.
Of course, after trying it, Luke Shaw never wanted to try it again.
Chamberlain's emotions towards Gu Ran were very complicated. He clearly regarded Gu Ran as his lifelong enemy, but the newspaper said that they cooperated seamlessly and at a very high level...
Chamberlain wanted to try to cooperate with Gu Ran a few times during training, but Gu Ran would either dribble the ball inside or find Lambert to cooperate.
Chamberlain looked at Gu Ran like a resentful woman looking at the man who belonged to her.
When it comes to resentment, only Haldin in the team truly resents Gu Ran.
Ever since Gu Ran began to integrate into the team's tactical system, Haldin, the former main left back, has become less important.
It seemed that it was only a matter of time before he was replaced by Gu Ran and became Gu Ran's substitute.
In Haldin's heart, a crazy revenge plan has been brewing...
By this Thursday, the day before the friendly match with Torquay United, Gu Ran had already picked up 5 red talent point bubbles and 4 talent points that were automatically converted from training results. He had a total of 9 talent points in his hand. .
This kind of inventory is definitely more than enough to deal with tomorrow's English second division team Torquay United.
After the day's training, head coach Adkins held a pre-game tactics class as usual.
In the tactics class, Coach Adkins analyzed in detail the playing style of Torquay United.
Most of the players below the podium were perfunctory. After all, Torquay United was only a mid-table team in League Two, while Southampton was the team that had just created an Anfield miracle and drew with the giant Liverpool.
If Southampton plays Torquay United, is that not just a casual game?
Only Gu Ran, Lambert, and Lallana were listening carefully.
Gu Ran even listened more carefully than he did during Liverpool's tactics class.
After all, in his previous life, he knew a world-famous team like Liverpool very well, and he was familiar with the characteristics of Liverpool players. However, Gu Ran really didn't know anything about a small team like Torquay United - except for Torquay United. Except for the backup goalkeeper Tyrannosaurus Rex.
After Coach Adkins' analysis, Gu Ran quickly had a general impression of Torquay United.
The head coach of Torquay United is Paul Buckley.
This head coach is also a well-known coach in their local area. His coaching style is very aggressive and determined, and he likes to play fast breaks.
However, this coach's defense in the backcourt is a mess, and Torquay United does not have a star player who can hold it and stand up to it. Therefore, Torquay United's record has not been very good, and the average goal conceded per game is very high.
According to the intelligence of the military scouts, Torquay United's preferred formation is 442, the pressing method is a mixed method, the man-marking method is also a mixed method, the tactical mentality is offensive, and the game mentality is aggressive.
The so-called mixed method actually means that there is no obvious structure.
Therefore, it is indeed not difficult to play against Torquay United. As long as you stabilize your position, withstand the impact of Torquay United, and then seize the opportunity to counterattack, you can save physical energy and score goals on counterattack.
Coach Adkins still repeatedly emphasizes "defensive counterattack", even against a weak team in the lower leagues like Torquay United.
Of course, in addition to the basic "defensive counterattack" tactics, Coach Adkins also required high pressure on Torquay United during the game.
High-position pressing is a complex tactical system that requires the team to constantly explore, cooperate, and make trial and error corrections in actual combat to finally form a set of pressing methods suitable for their own team.
High-position pressure combined with defensive counterattacks is the magic weapon to win against weak teams.
If you are playing against a weak team and do not dare to raise the front line to press high, it will not only be ugly on the scene, but also miss a lot of opportunities.
In the previous friendly match between Liverpool and Southampton, Liverpool adopted a strategy of high pressure and defensive counterattack.
Now, when Southampton plays Torquay United, they copy Liverpool's tactical ideas.
Although Liverpool suffered a brutal draw before, their tactical thinking was correct.
The high-pressing formation generally adopts a compact formation, which requires the two wingers to move as close to the ribs as possible and increase the overall coordination of the team.
If the two wings are wide apart, the gap will be large and it will be impossible to press the opponent high.
In the case of high pressure, the opposing team will usually give the ball to the wing, and the forward or full-back will advance with the ball.
At this time, your own team can use the method of "surrounding, blocking, marking, and grabbing" to defend and press.
Coach Adkins was explaining the tactics to be used tomorrow while drawing a tactical diagram on the big whiteboard.
Looking at the tactical map, Gu Ran suddenly felt enlightened.
After explaining the tactics, Coach Adkins emphasized that Torquay United, as a League Two team, has rough defense and large and irregular movements. We must be careful not to be provoked and receive a red card during the confrontation. Don't even get hurt.
Then, Coach Adkins took out the roster and announced tomorrow's starting lineup at St. Mary's Stadium.
"...Gu Ran, starting at left back!"
(End of chapter)
