Chapter 7 Attention from Klopp

After the team competition, the U15-U16 players left the Kirkby Training Academy like students leaving school, carrying their own small bags.

"Li, see you tomorrow."

Curtis Jones waved goodbye to Li Qing, who had completed 50 push-ups, and followed his mother out of the stadium.

"See you tomorrow."

Watching the backs of Curtis Jones and his mother gradually fade away, Li Qing became melancholy.

Through his memory search, he learned that the original owner of this body had a family change four years ago. Both his parents died during a trip abroad, leaving only him who had a game mission at the time to live in this world.

Li Qing was not an orphan before he crossed over, but he was not much better than an orphan. His mother died early and his father was a gambler.

He has excellent psychological adjustment ability. Although he is alone, at least he can feed the whole family now.

The death of both his parents left two million pounds and a nice apartment, which means that as long as he doesn't spend money recklessly, he can live a carefree life.

But now that he has the system, his future is boundless. Being a professional player was Li Qing's childhood dream. Now that he has such an opportunity, isn't it better?

He knew that this must be God's arrangement.

Just as Li Qing was walking towards his home with his Puma backpack, Tom Cushaw, the coach of the U15-U16 team, and Scott Mason, the tactical analyst of the U18 youth team, were routinely reporting today's competition process to Inglethorpe, the director of youth training.

Young players such as Curtis Jones, Elijah Bonner and Daniel Griffiths were the focus of the youth training academy, and their outstanding performance was reasonable, but the written report submitted by Tom Cushaw and Scott Mason was not about a few people, but a 15-year-old boy named Li Qing.

Liverpool youth training director Inglethorpe looked at the report in his hand in surprise: "Beat the combination of Reece Williams and Remi Savage? Interesting." According to the strength of the two, even if they were placed in the U18 youth team, they would be the main substitutes. A 15-year-old boy could actually score seven goals alone with their partnership. The potential worth cultivating is no less than Curtis Jones, Rhian Brewster and Ben Woodburn. It's just... How come I haven't heard of such a capable player before? Tom Cushaw has a good ability to read people's expressions, so he explained the reason to director Inglethorpe. After a while, Inglethorpe nodded slightly: "It is not as easy as imagined to become a professional player. You must have a steely will and an unyielding spirit. If this little player named Li can really get out of his depression, he will definitely have a bright future. Pay more attention to him in the next game." At this point, he looked at Tom Cushaw again: "Tom, is there a video of this game? I want to see his performance." Tom Cushaw took out the USB flash drive that had been prepared long ago from his bag and put it on the table: "This is the video of the whole game." After Tom Cushaw and Scott Mason left the office of the youth training director in the office building, Inglethorpe inserted the USB flash drive into the computer and watched the 40-minute game of the U15-U16 team. The game at the beginning had no viewing value until there was a brief pause in the game. The red No. 19 who was knocked unconscious seemed to have become a different person, and his performance gradually became active, especially his superior football IQ. He knew to pull to the side to seek opportunities when being blocked, and used his own fast speed and good footwork to cooperate with the team in counterattack. Superior speed, excellent ball sense, strong breakthrough ability, and incredible calmness in front of the goal.

These four characteristics are very common in different professional players, but when they are all concentrated in one person, they become unique.

"Dong Dong Dong ~"

At this moment, the door of the office rang, Inglethorpe's eyebrows jumped, and his voice was a little unhappy: "Who?"

"It's me, Jurgen."

Inglethorpe's expression suddenly changed, and he quickly changed his expression, and opened the door of the office himself, and smiled: "What strong wind blew our first-team coach here?"

Klopp was full of worry, shrugged his shoulders and said: "You also know that there are large-scale injuries in the first team now, and Sadio Mane will participate in the African Cup again in January next year. I want to ask if you have any good young forwards to recommend."

"Ben Woodburn, Harry Wilson, Alexander Arnold and Glenn Macaulay can all try, but... it seems that your requirements are higher."

Inglethorpe spread his hands, expressing helplessness.

"Aren't there any young players with more distinctive characteristics?" Klopp said, his eyes naturally turned to the display screen on Inglethorp's desk that was still playing a video. He saw a very fast player in a red vest using speed and technology to overpower two defensive players. He subconsciously blurted out: "Beautiful!" The player was at full speed, but he did not rely on his speed advantage to pass the central defender who was defending. Instead, he used a realistic fake move to shake the defender's center of gravity before facing the goalkeeper. The next choice was not impatient, very calm, and he passed the goalkeeper and scored an empty goal. Klopp has been keen on training young players since he coached Mainz. He has fanned a storm of youth when he coached Dortmund. He became interested in watching young players who used extremely reasonable technical movements. Inglethorp was also full of interest. Such an outstanding young player will definitely be used by the first team in time!

The video continued to play, with Klopp and Inglethorpe staring attentively until Li Qing scored five goals. Klopp pressed the space bar with his left hand, and the picture froze. His eyes were filled with excitement, and he pointed his finger at the scorer: " This is?"

Inglethorpe shrugged his shoulders and said: "This is a small player in the U15-U16 echelon. It is not suitable for you."

"Oh? Are you from the U15-U16 echelon?"

Klopp's excited expression was gradually replaced by regret: "It's really not suitable for the first team."

At present, the front line of the first team is affected by injuries, and young people aged 15 or 16 will definitely not be able to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the first team competition. Klopp sighed in his heart, and when he was about to leave, he asked again: "By the way... Alek Si, what’s this little guy’s name?”

Inglethorpe looked down at Li Qing's resume and said truthfully: "qing lee, local household registration book, Chinese."

"Li? Chinese?" Klopp raised the corners of his mouth slightly: "It's a bit interesting."

Although the boy in the game video is only fifteen or sixteen years old, as long as he grows up quickly enough, he can enter the first team.

Aren’t Mario Gotze who coaches Dortmund, Ben Woodburn and Alexander-Arnold who coach Liverpool such talented people?

Li Qing is currently not suitable for the first team. Who can say for sure in the future?

Didn’t superstars like Pele, Maradola, Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, Rooney and others all become famous at a young age?

In Klopp's heart, he has consciously paid attention to a Chinese named Li Qing.