Who made him play as a winger/attacking midfielder?

Chapter 65 De Bruyne's Imaginary Thoughts, Courtois's Fuming Anger

"Beep~"

The whistle blew.

Chang Huan ignored the constant noise and looked up to observe the situation in front of the goal.

Courtois was standing about a meter in front of the middle of the goal line, with three Chelsea players marking Kolarov at the near post.

The teammates were mainly clustered between the penalty spot and the six-yard box, and at the far end of the goal.

The players from both sides put their arms around each other and became entangled.

Skomina believed that the physical actions of the players from both teams were within reasonable limits and did not stop the game.

Chang Huan, with his right hand raised, had a clear understanding of the situation inside the penalty area and made a gesture indicating a clear corner kick tactic.

The live broadcast was conducted in accordance with international practice.

The player taking the corner kick after a run-up is shown in a close-up shot of his face.

Chang Huan, who was in the center of the broadcast, slightly raised the left corner of his mouth, revealing a meaningful and playful smile.

As soon as he took his first step with his left foot, the four fragments of the Sky Eye instantly connected in his brain, allowing him to perceive, observe, dynamically predict, and cover the space, keenly capturing key information!

Chelsea defenders covered the near post, and the 1.99-meter-tall Courtois seemed poised to pounce, it appeared...

Get ready to pounce and catch the ball!

Good guy!

Therefore, Chang Huan changed his plan to kick the ball towards the far end of the goal...

Give your full attention.

The ball was touched by the inside of the left foot.

The football, rising rapidly with a strong inward spin, traced a banana-shaped arc over the Chelsea penalty area at a visible speed, spinning rapidly towards the top corner of the near goal.

Courtois realized that the near area was occupied by his own players, so he stepped out with his right foot the instant Chang Huan touched the ball with his left foot.

His rich match experience translated into accurate 'prediction,' leading him to conclude that the young Chang Huan would definitely pass the ball to the middle or far end...

However, as soon as his right foot landed and he looked up at the trajectory of the football in mid-air, his pupils immediately contracted.

What the fuck?

Flying at near angle?

It's too late to say.

Courtois reacted very quickly, instinctively taking a large step forward and to the left.

Using a slight inertia, he threw his body, attempting to use his height and arm span to keep the ball spinning towards the near goal out of the net.

but……

The football travels faster than Courtois moves!

His left hand was stretched out to its fullest extent, his fingertips just centimeters away from the football flying towards the top corner of the near post.

The Chelsea fans behind the goal instinctively raised their hands, covering their foreheads with their palms, their faces showing disbelief.

Dah!

"goooooooooooal"

Half a second later, the football went into the net, and a long murmur rang out from the commentary booth.

"incredible!"

"Chang Huan scores directly from a corner kick!"

"Roma come from behind to win 2-1 away from home!"

Courtois' body and the ball flew into the net at the same time, and He Wei, the commentator for CCTV-5 in the Beijing live broadcast room, shouted almost frantically.

Chinese fans who stayed up all night to watch the live broadcast were filled with excitement, and many were even moved to tears.

Chang Huan played exceptionally well in this match!

Chang Huan, who scored the go-ahead goal, opened his arms wide to his oncoming teammates, fully enjoying the emotional release that came with the goal.

As for why they didn't face the home fans...

He was worried that the referee would see it as a provocation against the home fans.

At that point... there will be two yellow cards.

Not worth it!

Leaving a silhouette has the same effect.

For Chelsea fans, being ignored is the greatest humiliation.

"My God, Chang, how did you do that?"

"That's incredible!"

"That corner kick was absolutely insane!"

"You're a genius! Even more talented than Messi!"

The Roma players swarmed up to Chang Huan, excitedly babbling incoherently.

Di Francisco was still hoping that Chang Huan's corner kick would pose a threat, but he didn't expect it to result in a direct goal!

His first reaction was exactly the same as that of the Chelsea fans behind the goal: he covered his forehead with his hands.

However, her expression afterwards was completely different.

Chelsea fans were filled with disappointment, while Di Francesco wore an "o" sign and looked smug.

The away team, playing in a secluded corner of the stadium, was ecstatic, excitedly celebrating their team's comeback victory.

Courtois, who had just gotten up awkwardly from the goal, was very unhappy. He kicked the ball that had rolled to his feet to vent his frustration.

Teammates Gary Cahill, Rudiger, Fabregas, and others went over to pat him on the shoulder in a gesture of comfort.

Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray criticized, "Teborough Courtois's goal was a huge mistake. He should have stayed in front of the goal and waited for the right moment. Roma took a 2-1 lead thanks to a perfect corner kick from Chinese player Chang Huan!"

The live broadcast recreated the entire process of scoring from a corner kick.

Roma fans watching the live stream saw Chelsea fans, apart from Chang Huan in the center, waving their fists menacingly, as if they wanted to devour Chang Huan alive.

It was against this backdrop that Chang Huan's goal was all the more satisfying!

Chinese fans watching on television felt a sense of pride.

CCTV-5 commentator He Wei exclaimed loudly: "The last player to score directly from a corner kick in a European match was Shao Jiayi, but that was in the German second division, while this is a top-level Champions League clash! And the goalkeeper is none other than Thibaut Courtois, the Belgian international goalkeeper ranked among the top three in the world!"

Commentator Xu Yang laughed and said, "If I remember correctly, this seems to be the first time Courtois has conceded a direct goal from a corner kick."

"It seems that's really true!"

Commentator He Wei said passionately, "At least in my memory, I've never seen anything like it."

Many Chinese fans took out their phones to search for relevant records.

like……

There really isn't!

Sky Sports Italia commentator Fabio Carreza exclaimed: "We don't know what Chang Huan's gesture was trying to convey, but it was a beautiful goal! He outmaneuvered Thibaut Courtois and all the Chelsea defenders in the penalty area!"

……

Manchester City player Kevin De Bruyne, who played in the third round of the Champions League group stage last night, is working on having their second child with his newlywed wife.

After taking a bath, I played with my eldest son, Mason, for a while. With nothing else to do, I eventually turned on the TV to watch the Champions League.

After much deliberation, I've decided to choose the Chelsea vs. Roma match.

He wasn't there to see his former best friend Courtois, but rather to see how Hazard was performing.

Whether Russia can achieve a breakthrough in next year's World Cup depends on this player.

did not expect……

What an unexpected "surprise"!

Courtois, who delivered an unfriendly hat, conceded his first direct corner kick goal of his career!

"nice shot!"

"That was a beautiful shot!"

He clapped his hands involuntarily, and blurted it out when the broadcast switched to that large, dejected face.

The game has restarted.

De Bruyne continued to sit in front of the television and watch the live broadcast.

Chelsea are looking to strengthen their attack, and their national teammate Hazard continues to perform exceptionally well.

As the game progressed, he realized that Hazard was not the best performer.

But...

Chang Huan scored directly from a corner kick!

His dribbling and ball control were so skillful that even the Premier League's best defensive midfielder, Kanté, couldn't handle him and could only stop him by fouling him.

Ok?

A seemingly effortless, low-slung, straight-through turn?

Why does it feel so similar to my own style?

Could it be... one of my most ardent fans?

In that case, it's understandable that a goal scored directly from a corner kick would humiliate Courtois.

While he was lost in thought, Roma were awarded a corner kick.

Courtois, standing in front of the goal, was more cautious and didn't position himself as far forward as before.

Stand properly on the goal line, facing the corner area, and choose a position that is relatively close to the near corner of the goal.

result……

Chang Huan's left-footed corner kick from the right wing drew a beautiful arc over the Chelsea penalty area before spinning rapidly towards the top corner of the far goal!

Courtois quickly took two steps back, supporting himself on his right knee as he rose onto the ground.

He leaps up with his upper body leaning back, and with his right fingertips pointing to the left, he pushes the ball just over the crossbar.

Due to inertia, his back slammed directly into the inside of the pillar, making a loud 'bang' sound.

"It's confirmed, they're definitely my fan. I'll go follow them on Instagram first."

De Bruyne took out his phone.