Chapter 58 What Kind Of Underworld Lineup Is This, Can It Play In The Bundesliga?

To be honest, Union Berlin coach Neuhaus himself feels that the current lineup of the team does not deserve to stay in the Bundesliga at all.

Leaving aside teams like Cologne and Karlsruhe, even if they play Sandhausen, who are in the relegation zone of the Bundesliga, they will struggle.

If it weren't for the sudden rise of Su Luo, I'm afraid Union Berlin would barely avoid relegation this season.

Isn't it funny to think they can stay in the Bundesliga?

The core midfielder, Matuschka, just turned 33. As a veteran, his physical condition has deteriorated year after year, and he can barely run in the second division. In the Bundesliga, his defense is fragile, and his passing and organization skills will become mediocre. Against mid and lower-tier Bundesliga teams, Matuschka can barely act as the midfield core, but against stronger teams, his performance is really weak.

Before playing against teams like Leverkusen and Bayern Munich, Union Berlin's midfield control is virtually zero.

The defensive midfielder partner, Özbek, is excellent in fighting, attitude, and running. However, his sense of position, vision, and technical skills are very ordinary, making it difficult for him to gain a foothold in the Bundesliga.

Including substitute midfielders Martin Dausch, Benjamin Köhler, central defenders Trapp, Stuff, Eggimann, full-backs Pfertzel, and Kohlmann, goalkeeper Klink, and Danny Dan...

Good grief!

Neuhaus carefully calculated that none of these "meritorious players" who won the Bundesliga 2 championship can gain a foothold in the Bundesliga!

Relying on this lineup to fight, even if Su Luo is invincible, it will be difficult to avoid relegation.

What if the 17-year-old Su Luo is overused and gets injured?

"No, no, there must be a major overhaul."

If these players want to stay, they can play as substitutes. In the main lineup, only the young, fast winger Christopher Quiring is eligible to start.

Now the team urgently needs a left winger, a midfielder who can both attack and defend, a stable central defender, a top-league goalkeeper, and versatile full-backs.

"So hard..." Neuhaus sighed, looking at his graying hair, and he was only 54 years old.

So, here's the problem: Neuhaus wants to change the lineup, but without a wealthy owner like those in oil-rich countries, he can't simply wave a check to sign stars like Modric, Kroos, Casemiro, or Hazard. Union Berlin doesn't have 18.1 billion euros, not even 5 million!

Now, how can any famous star get signed without at least 10 million euros? 5 million wouldn't even interest a beggar!

As for those available on free transfers, the capable and famous have long been targeted by wealthy clubs. Those who aren't famous may not be willing to come, and those who are willing may not necessarily be suitable for the Bundesliga.

Scouting reports piled up in the mailbox, and Neuhaus has been sitting in front of the computer every day since the end of the season, watching player profiles and videos. Just when he was feeling dizzy, assistant coach Hofstädt walked in.

"Uwe, are you still watching?"

"Otherwise, we need to revamp the squad."

"Exactly," Hofstädt agreed, placing a stack of documents on Neuhaus's desk. Suddenly, he remembered something. "By the way, Su sent me a message. He recommended some players, but I didn't take it seriously before. If you're really worried, you can take a look."

Before the team disbanded, Su Luo had a few words with Hofstädt before going on vacation. Hofstädt complained about the difficulty of buying players during the transfer period, and Su Luo sent him a list to his mobile phone.

"If you really don't know who to look for, you can refer to this. I have done the calculations with the mysterious oriental metaphysics, Qimen Dunjia. These are the most cost-effective players," Su Luo smiled mysteriously before leaving.

"Then why didn't he find me?" Neuhaus was a little surprised.

"Probably because he thought you wouldn't take it seriously... I'm still very friendly with the players," Hofstädt said proudly.

"Okay, okay, don't be shy. Go get busy, and I'll take a closer look."

Neuhaus opened the list Su Luo sent and furrowed his brows. Some players he recognized, some he had never heard of, and some were just 16-year-olds, about the same age as Su Luo.

"Wait, there are people born in 2003? How did he know about these players?"

For a while, Neuhaus didn't know whether to believe it or not. Su Luo is a 17-year-old kid; does he know how to scout players? Does he know how to judge a player's potential? If not, why can he find these strange players?

Could it really be the so-called Eastern Qimen Dunjia?

Neuhaus collected himself and carefully observed the list again. The first position is goalkeeper, and Su Luo recommended two players: former Arsenal player Fabianski and Sheffield youth goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.

Fabianski was once Arsenal's main goalkeeper. Later, when Szczesny came to power, Fabianski gradually lost his chance. Even if he won the FA Cup with Arsenal this season, Wenger has no intention of renewing his contract. So far, there has been no news about his transfer. Although prone to occasional errors, he is still a goalkeeper with experience in big clubs. A free transfer goalkeeper like him is already the best choice for Union Berlin!

As for Ramsdale, Neuhaus needed to send someone to investigate.

For the back line, Su Luo recommended five players, including a 16-year-old central defender. Former Chelsea veteran Alex had just been released from Paris Saint-Germain. It is said that Milan intends to waive the experienced central defender. Thinking about it carefully, Alex might not be the main player in a top team, but he is more than enough for Union Berlin! The team is very short of a central defender who has played in big games!

Neuhaus was already interested and immediately ordered scout Daniel to contact him.

For full-back players, Su Luo recommended three players: Manchester City's Micah Richards, Burnley's right-back Trippier, and Inter Milan's bench player Diego Laxalt.

Micah Richards was once the most dazzling talented defender in the Premier League and the absolute core of Manchester City! Later, due to injuries, he gradually faded out of the main lineup. Although the injury has recovered now, he is not favored due to his lack of game experience, and he has never been given a chance. After Richards' contract expired, he was also ruthlessly released by Manchester City, and he has not yet found a new club.

Trippier is also a right-back from Manchester City's youth training. He can attack and defend well, and he is excellent in crossing. Currently, he is firmly in the starting lineup at Burnley in the Championship. If you use the Bundesliga to attract him, maybe there is hope, right?

As for Diego Laxalt, he never had a chance at Inter Milan and was loaned out to many Serie A clubs without much playing time. But he is still very strong, and it is said that he is favored by the Uruguayan national team. He's a bit like Reiss Bel back then, and you could hand over the left corridor to him!

As for the 16-year-old centre-back Lisandro Martinez... He's only 174 cm tall? Even if he grows taller, he won't exceed 175 cm, right? How can he play as a center-back when he is so short? Since it was recommended by Su Luo, let's check it out for now.

In terms of midfield, Su Luo's roster has several familiar names to Neuhaus, all free players!

The "black and hard" midfielder Naby Keita performed well in the French League Two. After his team was relegated, he became a free agent. You can try to recruit him to the Bundesliga!

Marcel Sabitzer, who plays in the Austrian league, appears to be in contact with RB Leipzig. Sabitzer is also someone Neuhaus fancies. He was still hesitating whether to sign him before, but now he has strengthened his resolve. The Bundesliga will always be more attractive than the Austrian league, right?

Emil Forsberg, a Swedish player, is a left-sided playmaker who is good at organizing passes. For some reason, looking at this list, Neuhaus has even formed a set of mature tactics!

Could it be that Su Luo's oriental Qimen Dunjia metaphysics can really predict success?

Since no one else was available, why not give this list a try!

As for Bellingham born in 2003, Musiala, Havertz of Leverkusen youth team, Rashford of Manchester United youth training, and Aston Villa youth player Grealish...

These names seemed unreliable but somehow promising.

Su Luo became more and more mysterious in Neuhaus's eyes. Even Su Luo, who made over 100 million euros in gambling in Brazil, didn't know that the list he casually compiled from future memories would be adopted by coach Neuhaus and director of football Nick Schäfer. They were seriously scouting the roster for players! Those who could be signed on a free transfer would be, and for those requiring a transfer fee, the team could afford it, as it would not exceed 5 million euros. At worst, selling a few players could raise a lot of money.

In this way, the newly promoted Union Berlin for the new season was using an extremely cost-effective strategy to shop for core players who would perform well in the future!

Su Luo felt slightly sorry for RB Leipzig. Their future main lineup was almost torn apart by Su Luo. But as long as Union Berlin's lineup could be greatly strengthened and avoid relegation, it was worth the effort!

England, Manchester.

The Manchester City team that had just won the championship was enveloped in a jubilant atmosphere. After the crazy championship parade celebration, the players went on to participate in the Brazil World Cup or headed to sunny beaches and yacht parties for vacations.

Richards, however, could only silently sell his villa in Manchester and dispose of several sports cars. The "Mirror" reported that Tottenham, Arsenal, Liverpool, and other clubs were interested in him.

"Yeah, right," he thought bitterly. His history of injuries had already made many coaches lose interest. Richards didn't know where he was headed, but he knew he didn't want to stay at Manchester City any longer. He had not renewed his contract and was determined to leave freely.

"Mica! I have important news!" his agent suddenly called, sounding mysterious.

"Do you want to go to Berlin? A team that has just been promoted to the Bundesliga is interested in you."

Trippier, Fabianski, Forsberg, Naby Keita, Sabitzer, Alex... their agents got the same news almost simultaneously.

"Union Berlin? What kind of team is that?" they wondered. The only Berlin team they knew was Hertha Berlin. No one had ever heard of another team from Berlin.

"Is it really reliable? It doesn't sound like a serious team," Fabianski hesitated.

"I think Swansea is better. Why go to Germany?"

"Do you think you can compete against Vorm?"

Fabianski fell silent. Two seasons ago, he would have easily outperformed Vorm. But now, Vorm's save rate was top 5 in the Premier League and he was the top choice for the Dutch national team, surpassing Stekelenburg. Competing against Vorm wasn't guaranteed anymore.

"Union Berlin promises you'll be the main goalkeeper. Do you want to stay in the Premier League for a higher salary or ensure a starting position?"

Fabianski already knew his answer.

"A Bundesliga team? Not Italy?" another player asked.

"Yes, they're a newly promoted team with great potential, and their leading striker is amazing."

"What about Paris?"

"Paris has decided not to renew your contract. Milan is interested, but they can't guarantee a starting spot. The Bundesliga team can guarantee you'll be the main player!"

"Let me think about it."

"Huh? A Bundesliga team? What about Tottenham?"

"Tottenham is still undecided."

"Never mind, I want to start in a top league, even if it's in Germany!"

"Understood, I'll contact them now."

Meanwhile, Su Luo was enjoying his time in Rio de Janeiro's nightclubs while keeping an eye on football during the day. To outsiders, it seemed like he had completely let himself go.

"Bundesliga Golden Boot sinks into Rio de Janeiro nightclubs, may be out of shape next season," some Berlin tabloids reported. The rest of the world was focused on the 2014 World Cup final in Brazil between Germany and Argentina.

After 120 minutes of fierce competition, Mario Gotze, the talented boy who transferred to Bayern, scored the winning goal. Messi's dream of breaking Brazil's hold remained unfulfilled, and he wouldn't return to the top of the world for another eight years.

Su Luo witnessed the famous scene firsthand, making up for regrets from his previous life. After the finals, he headed back to the local nightclub.

Although Su Luo hadn't had any games recently, he didn't want to lose his form. He trained by immersing himself in illusions on the nightclub dance floor, battling against imaginary versions of Ronaldo, Haaland, and others. He even faced an illusory Bayern Munich team, stronger than the real one, in peak contests where every player performed at their theoretical best.

Despite his efforts, Su Luo and his Union Berlin teammates never managed to beat this imaginary Bayern team, not even once. If Ronaldo or Haaland replaced Mandzukic, Su Luo's team would be crushed, conceding 10 goals. This relentless challenge only fueled Su Luo's fighting spirit. Beating this enhanced Bayern team meant he'd perform even better against the real one.

Over the past two months, Su Luo trained hard daily, driven by the desire to lead Union Berlin to the Champions League and even win the Bundesliga. His hard work was fueled by the hatred of their past defeat and his obsession with success. In the illusion, he could train endlessly without physical exhaustion.

His progress in mastering the third player's abilities was nearly complete, and he anticipated unlocking this new level within one or two official Bundesliga games. Would it be Ibrahimovic, Ronaldo, Messi, Van Basten, Inzaghi, Batistuta, Maradona, or Pelé? Su Luo didn't know yet, but he was eager to find out.

In early July, Su Luo returned to familiar Berlin. With over 100 million euros in winnings, he bought a mansion with a swimming pool in the Mitte district. The low-key, luxurious, and brand-new decoration made it ready for him and Josephine to move in.

His Porsche 718 was waiting in the garage, and he also bought a limited edition Bugatti Jean-Bugatti. On the first day of the team's official training camp, Su Luo drove his Bugatti to the training base. The new Bundesliga season was finally here, and Su Luo couldn't wait to start!

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