After the match, Lin Feng and his teammate Pau Torres took a car back to Pau Torres's home together.
Inside the car, the two of them had not fully recovered from the intensity of the match, and the air was filled with the faint scent of sweat and grass.
Pau Torres occasionally turned his head to look at Lin Feng, his eyes showing admiration for the defensive master.
As night fell, Lin Feng entered the virtual training module of the Superstar Template System.
His figure appeared in a spacious virtual training ground, surrounded by dim lights, with only a central area illuminated by a soft glow.
Suddenly, a figure emerged from the shadows and stepped into the light.
It was an elegant and majestic player, whose appearance made Lin Feng's spirits lift.
It was Nesta, the former football defensive master; his appearance still retained the demeanor of his peak, his eyes deep and firm, and his posture tall and straight like a pine.
Every step he took exuded composure and confidence, as if every inch of grass on the field was under his control.
Nesta walked towards Lin Feng, a gentle smile on his face, but with a sharp glint in his eyes, as if he could see through every corner of Lin Feng's heart.
He spoke, "Lin Feng, your one-on-one defensive performance in the last match was indeed excellent, but football is a team game.
How to command teammates to maximize defense is the key to defense."
His voice was low and powerful, every word striking Lin Feng's heart.
Lin Feng listened silently, his eyes flickering with thoughts and insights.
He knew that he still had much to learn and improve in defense, and Nesta's guidance was undoubtedly a beacon on his path forward.
Nesta continued, "Defense is like an ambush.
You need to lurk in the shadows like a cheetah, always ready to deliver a fatal blow to the opponent.
But more importantly, you need to learn how to cooperate with teammates to build an impregnable defensive line together."
As he spoke, Nesta suddenly turned, and behind him appeared many of Nesta's past defensive highlights.
Lin Feng stared intently at his every move, his heart filled with admiration and yearning for this defensive master.
Nesta's words were like a clear spring, flowing into Lin Feng's heart.
He stood in the virtual training ground, feeling the profound wisdom contained in Nesta's words.
This former defensive master not only possessed excellent individual defensive ability but also knew how to lead a team and build an impregnable defensive line.
Nesta slowly said, "Next, I will simulate some defensive scenarios for you.
You need to learn how to use every advantage in these scenarios to block the opponent's offense."
As his voice fell, the scene in the virtual training ground began to change.
This defensive scenario was a Champions League Group Stage match, Nesta against a peak Messi.
Although Messi had already won the Ballon d'Or and helped Barça achieve the sextuple, becoming the world's number one player in many people's eyes, Nesta was already 36 years old, in the twilight of his career.
However, Nesta successfully restricted Messi's performance with his masterful defensive art, making 7 tackles against Messi throughout the match, a rare occasion where the "King Messi" was silenced.
In this defensive scenario, Nesta demonstrated his exceptional ability as a defensive master.
He successfully predicted Messi's movements and intentions with his keen observation and judgment.
Whether in tackling or intercepting, Nesta showed extremely high technical skill and tactical awareness.
His tacit cooperation with his teammates was also a key factor; he precisely commanded the team's defensive rhythm, making the entire defensive line like an impregnable fortress.
This defensive scenario was not just a simple match confrontation, but a contest between two football superstars.
Nesta "educated" Messi with his defensive art, making him realize the importance of defense.
At the same time, this match also proved Nesta's outstanding position in football; even in the twilight of his career, he could still demonstrate top-level defensive ability.
Nesta stood in the center of the virtual training ground, the soft light illuminating his calm and determined face.
He explained in detail to Lin Feng how he cooperated with the team to successfully defend against Messi.
"Lin Feng, defending a top player like Messi, relying solely on individual ability is far from enough," Nesta began his explanation, "You need to maintain close communication and cooperation with your teammates to form a cohesive defensive line."
Nesta's words were like a spring breeze, bringing Lin Feng to a new realm of defense.
He explained in detail, "Defending Messi indeed requires some special strategies.
First, you must always stay in contact with your teammates, ensuring they understand your position and intentions.
This way, when Messi tries to break through, your teammates can quickly cover for you, forming a solid defensive line."
Nesta paused, then continued, "Cooperation with teammates is crucial.
You need to work together like a well-rehearsed dance team, pushing Messi towards the byline or touchline.
Remember, don't be too aggressive; stay calm and patient.
Messi is a player who excels at breaking through in tight spaces, so give him enough space to make it difficult for him to perform."
Lin Feng listened attentively, Nesta's words like a bright lamp, illuminating his path in defense.
Nesta continued, "Finally, if a teammate is in a better position, you can boldly command them to press.
As for yourself, you must always pay attention to the timing of covering.
Defense is not just about stopping the opponent's attack, but also about protecting your own goal.
Therefore, you must always remain vigilant, ready to cover at any time to ensure the safety of the goal."
Nesta knew that while theoretical explanations were important, practical simulations were necessary for Lin Feng to truly understand and master the essence of defense.
Thus, he designed several scenarios similar to defending Messi for Lin Feng, recreating the tense and exciting match atmosphere in the virtual training ground.
The training scenarios Nesta meticulously designed for Lin Feng became increasingly challenging.
He selected top strikers from world football, such as Ronaldo and Suárez, as Lin Feng's defensive targets.
The speed, skill, and shooting ability of these strikers were world-class, and every move they made was full of threat.
When Lin Feng first faced the challenge of world-class strikers like Ronaldo and Suárez, he seemed to struggle a bit, his defensive footwork appearing somewhat disorganized.
However, Nesta did not blame him for this; instead, he reminded and encouraged Lin Feng with even greater patience.
"Lin Feng, remember, you are not fighting alone," Nesta's words were like a steadying force, gradually calming Lin Feng's somewhat flustered mind.
"These top strikers indeed possess excellent individual skills, but even the strongest individual cannot overcome a cohesive team.
You must trust your teammates and use their strength to defend together," Nesta observed the situation in the virtual training ground while guiding Lin Feng.
At this moment, Lin Feng's past teammates suddenly appeared beside him.
He looked at Pau Torres, Ruiz, and other teammates who had fought alongside him in defense, and a hint of surprise and familiarity welled up in his heart.
These familiar faces made him feel as if he had returned to the days of fighting alongside his teammates.
Nesta looked at Lin Feng's expression and explained with a smile, "This is a 1:1 simulated data stream from the system.
It can accurately restore your cooperation scenarios with your teammates based on your past match data.
This way, you can better learn and improve in practice."