As the match concluded, a system notification echoed in Lin Dong's mind.
《Ding! Congratulations, Host, for completing the mission. Wang Chu successfully achieved an assist in his debut match. Reward: 3 opportunities to upgrade attributes!》
《Ding! Congratulations, Host, for completing the achievement: Player under your command achieved their first career assist. Reward: 1 opportunity to upgrade attributes.》
《Ding! Congratulations, Host, for completing the achievement: Player under your command achieved their first career assist and scored a brace. Reward: 1 opportunity to upgrade attributes.》
《Ding! Congratulations, Host, for completing the achievement: Player under your command achieved their first career assist and scored a hat-trick. Reward: 1 opportunity to upgrade attributes.》
Lin Dong had initially thought this match only had one mission reward.
Unexpectedly, aside from the mission, he also completed three achievements.
The rewards were pretty good, although slightly inferior to the mission reward.
However, these three achievement rewards added up to 3 opportunities for attribute upgrades.
Combined with the mission reward, Lin Dong now had a total of 7 opportunities to upgrade attributes.
Yet, Lin Dong decided against further enhancing Wang Chu for now.
After all, Wang Chu's current strength was perfectly sufficient for the Championship matches.
Lin Dong intended to save these remaining attribute upgrade opportunities for emergencies.
After the match, as soon as Wang Chu was free, Lin Dong sought him out, and the two engaged in a conversation.
"You performed exceptionally well today! The former Metz prodigy is back!" Lin Dong began by congratulating Wang Chu.
Wang Chu, receiving Lin Dong's praise, immediately broke into a smile.
"But you cannot be content with the status quo!" Suddenly, Lin Dong changed his tone.
Wang Chu was taken aback. To be honest, he was genuinely satisfied with his performance.
Compared to his previous self, plagued by injuries, he could now freely run on the field.
He hadn't expected Lin Dong to be dissatisfied.
"Don't underestimate your potential; your future is destined to be a world-renowned superstar!" Lin Dong spoke slowly.
Lin Dong wasn't lying. Although Wang Chu was 22 years old, he still had immense room for growth.
"Could it be that your dream is merely to become a Championship player?"
Hearing Lin Dong's words, a spark flickered in Wang Chu's eyes.
"Coach Dong! I want to be the best player in the world! I want to lead China to the World Cup!"
If Lin Dong had spoken these words to Wang Chu a few months ago, he wouldn't have considered them back then.
Even a few months ago, his biggest dream was simply to continue his professional career.
Just a few short months later, Lin Dong was telling him he had the potential to become a superstar.
"How do you envision your future?"
Lin Dong looked at Wang Chu seriously and inquired.
"Future… plan?" Wang Chu responded hesitantly, "Establish myself in Leicester City… then help Leicester City get promoted?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Dong felt a sense of understanding.
Just as Lin Dong had expected.
Even though Wang Chu's current abilities surpassed his peak years, his greatest hope was simply to continue his career.
Wang Chu hadn't realized the true extent of his talent.
Although not on par with Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi, he was undoubtedly in the same league as Kaka or Luka Modric.
"Wang Chu! You must have confidence in yourself! Your future lies not in Leicester City but in the top clubs!"
Lin Dong gazed resolutely at Wang Chu and said.
"Top clubs…."
Wang Chu muttered to himself, his thoughts drifting. He seemed to see himself wearing the jersey of a top club, his gaze firming.
"I understand, Coach Dong!"
"Wang Chu, your performance today was truly brilliant, but did you notice any shortcomings?"
"Shortcomings?" Wang Chu was puzzled.
"Yes, you still have significant shortcomings! Your shooting ability!"
Lin Dong looked at Wang Chu and said with certainty.
Lin Dong clearly understood that in the next ten years, with the evolution of football.
Traditional classical midfielders would no longer be able to adapt to the changing times.
On the contrary, versatile midfielders who could cover the entire field, from their own penalty area to the opponent's penalty area, known as B2B midfielders, would become the darlings of the future football field.
Therefore, although Wang Chu's passing ability and physical strength were already sufficient.
However!
His shooting ability was still too weak.
Fortunately, Wang Chu was only 22 years old and had ample time to hone his shooting skills.
"Midfielders who only know how to pass won't be enough in the future of football."
"All-round midfielders who can both pass and shoot are the mainstream of future midfielders."
Lin Dong earnestly advised Wang Chu, hoping he would realize the importance of scoring ability.
"You performed exceptionally well today! But there were several times when you could have shot yourself but chose to pass."
"But what if one day you find yourself in a situation where none of your teammates are available? What will you do then?"
Lin Dong looked at Wang Chu, not giving him a chance to speak, and continued.
"Wang Chu, your talent is exceptional, so you must be prepared to become a star! And strive towards that goal."
In reality, Lin Dong was positioning Wang Chu as Kaka's successor.
Wang Chu possessed a maxed-out passing ability. If he could acquire decent shooting skills, it would be difficult for opponents to restrict him on the field.
It must be said that Lin Dong's words genuinely boosted Wang Chu's confidence.
He immediately started envisioning his future development.
The day after the match, the local media reported on the game from a unique perspective.
Leicester City seemed to be the main focus of this media outlet, constantly showcasing the team's brilliance in various ways.
Although the coverage wasn't particularly prominent, countless fans still paid attention to this report.
And that day, the fans who had watched the game live were filled with curiosity about this Asian midfielder.
They discovered that this midfielder's performance went far beyond just a hat-trick of assists.
Wang Chu's influence on the team went beyond that. The forwards made too many mistakes, and Wang Chu's contributions were far more than just a hat-trick of assists.
His presence seemed to bring a new wave of strength to Leicester City.
In the two friendly matches in July that followed, Wang Chu's excellent performance continued.
Under Pearson's arrangement, Wang Chu became Leicester City's starting attacking midfielder, and his success was inseparable from his outstanding performance.
Wang Chu's attacking desire was extremely strong, and each match was as if he were trying to tear apart the opponent's defense.
He showed no signs of timidity against the powerful AS Monaco.
His performance gave people a glimpse of Leicester City's future and hope.
As the first half neared its end, Wang Chu skillfully dribbled past the goalkeeper with a clever move and then slotted the ball into the empty net to score.
Although he missed a few chances, his skills and performance had earned the respect of everyone.
The second half began, and Wang Chu, with his strong physique and maxed-out passing ability, created another opportunity for Leicester City.
On the edge of the penalty area, he successfully attracted the attention of two opposing players and precisely passed the ball to Vardy.
This time, Vardy didn't let the opportunity slip away. The ball found its way into the net.