The first week of pre-season had flown by. Leon felt completely at home at Inter Milan.
He'd bonded with Cole Palmer and Julián Álvarez, found a rhythm with his new midfield partners Nicolò Barella and Hakan Çalhanoğlu, and adapted well to Coach Chivu's new 4-4-2 formation, even on the left wing.
Today was the first real test: an intra-squad friendly match. The first team, with Leon, Palmer, and Álvarez, would play against Inter's U18 team.
it was a chance for Chivu to see his new tactics in action, and for Leon to start earning those elusive Skill Points.
The U18 team, eager to prove themselves, lined up with fierce determination. Leon recognized a few faces from his initial tour of the academy, their 'Potential' ratings glowing brightly, even if their 'Current' ratings were lower.
Coach Chivu stood on the sidelines, observing keenly. He had implemented his 4-4-2, with Leon on the left wing, Palmer on the right, and Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez up front.
