Chapter 1089 - 261: Talista, Forced Off Due to Injury

"Hello everyone, you’re now watching the Champions League quarter-final match between San Remo and Paris Saint-Germain."

"Today Paris has lined up in their 4-2-1-3 formation, with a formidable attacking lineup. Ness’s son Boe takes the left wing, Germany’s battering ram Stiepelman is in the center, and Argentina’s Angel’s Wings, Miguel, is on the right. Formerly Italy’s top young star, Sevajos, serves as the attacking midfielder."

"For San Remo, this is a standard 4-3-3 formation."

"Fernandez, Talista, Lu Yang."

"Kaint, Lam, Morici."

"Camihong, Bernulin, Naji, Canyes."

"Areola."

"Alright, the match has begun, with Paris initiating the attack first."

Angel Miguel gave San Remo an immediate scare at the start.

He successfully cuts inside after consecutive maneuvers on the right flank, leaving Camihong behind him.

A low cross, with perfect speed and curvature.

If Naji hadn’t blocked Stiepelman earlier, slowing him down, this would have almost certainly resulted in a successful attack.

In the end, the ball glided past the goal, untouched, and out of bounds.

The Paris stars are off to a quick start.

Especially Miguel.

Even from the first encounter, Camihong felt the pressure Miguel was exerting was no less than that from a hotshot winger like Olic.

But in terms of reputation, even at his peak, Miguel didn’t have as much buzz as Olic now.

Moreover, Miguel’s reputation soon declined, making him relatively unknown among his winger peers.

Despite his skinny frame, akin to a stick or noodle, his skills in dribbling, maneuvers, speed, passing, and shooting are top-tier.

His career definitely shouldn’t have limited him to only once being in the Golden Ball Award’s top thirty list, and just at the twentieth place.

He’s a star who has been seriously underestimated.

It wasn’t until he joined Paris and helped them achieve several consecutive Ligue 1 titles that Miguel started gaining attention recently.

The reason lies in... his character!

Among top forwards, character is very crucial.

Not explosively fiery, but at least resilient.

Because as the spearhead on the battlefield, you’re the sharpest blade of the team.

Your demeanor sometimes represents the team’s and fans’ spirit.

At moments of peak anger, if you can’t vent this frustration on their behalf, even if you assist a goal, fans won’t be satisfied.

A midfielder can.

In extreme cases, even a defender can.

But a forward cannot!

Miguel’s personality is too gentle, which is a key reason why despite having top-notch skills, he is seldom considered among the elite wingers.

In the eleventh minute, it was Miguel again, provoking a foul from the retreating Lu, and then quickly executing a free kick by exploiting the rules, catching San Remo off guard.

Stiepelman and Naji fiercely contended in the middle, with Naji giving it his all but Stiepelman eventually won the header.

However, Stiepelman, influenced by Naji, lacked an angle for a shot and opted for a back header.

Ness’s son Boe rushed at the far post, but Canyes managed to clear the ball out of bounds first.

Yet again, it was a highly threatening attack.

Paris is building momentum.

Their lineup is indeed stronger than San Remo’s, especially with those star players being hard to contain.

Naji looked at Stiepelman, rubbing his shoulder.

No wonder he made it to the Golden Ball Award’s top thirty list, he truly is a super center-forward.

Although Stiepelman isn’t very well-known among casual fans and is quite aged, the type of center-forward he represents is becoming increasingly scarce.

Thus, even now, there are still top-tier clubs wishing to acquire Stiepelman.

But Paris won’t let go easily.

The subsequent corner was headed out of the penalty area by Lu, who joined the defense.

In the eighteenth minute, Lu outmaneuvered the first defender before cutting inside for a shot.

But Lande timely appeared, extending his long leg to disrupt the shot.

In the twenty-second minute, Miguel once again achieved a one-dragon-like effect on the right flank.

His continuous maneuvers were driving Camihong mad.

Bam!

Miguel crossed with his left foot, surprising Camihong.

Miguel had been using his right foot previously, who knew his left foot was equally impressive.

In the middle, Stiepelman nudged Naji forward this time, disrupting Naji’s power build-up, then leapt up.

German cannon, fired!

The battering ram fiercely struck San Remo.

Areola didn’t manage to stop the ball.

The ball sank into the net.

Paris takes the lead, breaking the deadlock!

"Wow! GOAL!"

"A fantastic cross, Camihong has been completely dominated by Miguel today! He can’t defend against this Angel’s Wings!"

"Stiepelman’s header was extremely strong! In this duel with Naji, he achieved total victory!"

"Naji is San Remo’s native center-back, with explosive static talent, having developed rapidly over the last few years and likely to become a crucial pillar in Italy’s defense line in the future!"

"But in front of a super center-forward like Stiepelman, he still appears a bit immature."

"San Remo is in trouble! Bernulin wants to defend Stiepelman but is physically at a disadvantage, while Naji, despite matching Stiepelman in size, lacks experience and strength!"

"That’s why Chelsea, even after acquiring Gutierrez, still wants to buy Stiepelman! And why Bayern Munich keeps Stiepelman in mind!"