Although the selection hasn't started yet.
But he was already absolutely sure that he would be chosen!
He was surprisingly confident in his abilities!
"We'll just leave it to fate. We probably won't be selected…"
"Yeah, I heard Barça B Team is in urgent need of forwards, especially center forwards! We all play in the midfield or defense, so we're basically out of luck…"
The young Japan and South Korea players sighed.
"Oh, speaking of forwards, it seems like I haven't seen that Dragon Country guy for a few days??"
"Ye Lingfeng? Don't you know? He was recalled by Dragon Country's National Youth Team! Tsk tsk, with Dragon Country football's terrible standard, they're still seriously forming a National Youth Team, it's utterly disgraceful…"
"Exactly, if they don't get into the top four in the AFC U-19 Championship, they can't participate in the FIFA U-20 World Cup! Dragon Country's football level is among the lowest in Asia, how could they possibly make it into the top four?"
"Heh, it seems this guy is out of luck for the Segunda División! He's always played as a center forward, otherwise, he might have been selected tonight…"
Hearing this.
Kubo Takefusa immediately frowned.
He scoffed.
"Ye Lingfeng? That Dragon Country amateur? Does he even deserve to play in the Segunda División??"
"Unless Sacristán's brain is broken! Otherwise, how could he favor him?"
"Dragon Country players will never be able to establish themselves in European football!"
"Of course, if he wants to play in Spain's amateur League, he might be competent!"
Kubo Takefusa sneered inwardly.
Several players from South Korea and Japan also echoed his sentiment with mocking expressions.
They laughed incessantly.
Mocking Dragon Country people and Dragon Country players had almost become a daily routine for these Japan and South Korea players.
They inherently looked down on Dragon Country players.
Although when Ye Lingfeng registered at La Masia Youth Training Camp.
The nationality column clearly stated Argentina.
But the Japan and South Korea players subconsciously still regarded him as a Dragon Country person.
That undisguised sense of superiority and disdain.
Also caused them and Ye Lingfeng to frequently clash on the field!
However, unfortunately.
Even all of them combined weren't enough to take on Ye Lingfeng alone!
Over time, they could only resort to trash talk behind his back!
But for them.
The most satisfying and most anticipated thing.
Was to see Ye Lingfeng, despite becoming the first Dragon Country player selected by La Masia Youth Training Camp.
Fade into obscurity in the future!
Becoming the object of their lifelong ridicule!
Only being able to play in lower-level competitions!
Amateur Leagues!
Or even street football!
And in their view.
They themselves were destined for a brilliant future!
They would definitely play for prestigious clubs!
Becoming the pride of their respective countries!
And fiercely trample Dragon Country underfoot!
If one were to ask for the reason behind this confidence.
Perhaps it was the success of Son Heung-min and Shinji Kagawa in European football.
Which made them inexplicably swell with pride!
... (Event Period: January 21st to February 5th)
Chapter Nine: Tense Pre-Match Atmosphere! Youth Academy Director Kluivert Arrives! (New book, please vote with flowers, rating tickets, and monthly tickets!!)
Evening.
La Masia training base.
Outside the stadium's wire fence, spectators who had come from far and wide crowded around!
This was a common sight every evening during La Masia's training sessions.
A large portion of the onlookers were local Barcelona residents.
Even more were die-hard Barça fans!
Their greatest pleasure each day was to come and watch a La Masia training session in the evening!
To observe the growth of their own youth academy players!
Of course, hidden among the crowd were scouts from clubs all over the world.
Taking countless photos of the training ground.
The golden reputation of La Masia Youth Training Camp goes without saying.
Many of the world's top talents gathered here!
Scouting players from La Masia.
Had also become the most enthusiastic pursuit for scouts!
At this moment.
The La Masia students had finished their classes.
And had all come to the training ground.
Ready to begin their daily training!
Ye Lingfeng had also entered the field early.
Changed into his gear.
And found a football to start juggling on his own.
The six hours of training in the system training ground early yesterday morning.
Had also improved his ball control by several points!!
The La Masia youngsters present today were all very aware.
Tonight's training was different from usual.
It was a selection-based training match!
From players aged U16 and above.
Three would be selected and promoted to Barça B Team!
To participate in the weekend's Segunda División match!
Their opponent was the great powerhouse of the Segunda División, Castilla!
Real Madrid's B team!!
That was a highly anticipated and focal battle!
While the La Liga was still in its summer break.
The Segunda División undoubtedly became the focus of fans' attention!
At that time, the media would focus their cameras on every detail of the match!
And as the century-long rivals of La Liga.
The battle between Barça and Real Madrid extended to the Segunda División!
This was a match to test the recent youth academy levels of both sides!
"Fati, look who that is!"
"Holy moly! That's…"