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In Europe, the video only spread widely in areas like Liverpool and North London, and the scope of its diffusion was not that deep.
But when the video edit flowed into China, the sensation it caused was evident.
The well-known Chinese football software "Dongqiudi" even made the video a featured top post!
Chinese Fans who watched the video exclaimed how thrilling it was.
"Isn't this Lin the Big Cannon's son? After kicking an extremist fan, he was actually brought to Liverpool?"
"Lin the Big Cannon's son, it seems Lin the Big Cannon's decision to take him abroad for youth training was very correct. If he had stayed in China, Lin Chen wouldn't have been able to display such talent!"
"I heard Lin the Big Cannon found a very beautiful Spanish wife. Does Lin Chen have a chance to play for the Spanish National Team?"
"Anyway, don't come back to play in China. The current Chinese football world is a quagmire. Even the God of Football would get two slaps and then gradually be assimilated."
The video garnered attention like a virus.
As the Head Coach of the Liverpool First Team, Klopp, of course, inevitably saw the news.
Especially Randall, who immediately wrote a report on Lin Chen's youth training data and match statistics that evening, submitting it at the first opportunity and taking responsibility for this video.
Randall knew that the First Team's biggest need was Midfielders.
Even if it was just a young Midfielder, with many key Midfielders like Henderson injured and absent, if Lin Chen could be promoted to the First Team at this time, he could at least increase the depth of the bench.
And if he successfully recommended Lin Chen, he could both leave a deep impression on Lin Chen and receive a reward from the club. Perhaps one day, he might even get tactical guidance from Klopp. No matter how he looked at it, it wasn't a loss.
Klopp had indeed been worried about the First Team's Midfield for a long time. Henderson would be out for at least three weeks due to injury.
Milner was getting old and it was difficult for him to perform at his full strength on the field.
Emre Can was inconsistent, one game brilliant, the next terrible, and you never knew when he would give you a big surprise or a big scare.
Naby Keita, whom the team bought with heavy funds, could only join the team after the next transfer window, which is the 2018 transfer window, opened.
Klopp wished he could change into a jersey and play himself.
He had really considered this problem.
If it weren't for the fact that his playing level and coaching level were indeed inversely proportional... On the evening of August 11th, Klopp was deciding the starting lineup for the club's first Premier League match of the new season.
The new round of the Premier League was about to begin.
Liverpool had been preparing intensely for a month. The team's performance in the previous few friendly matches was not good enough, and they were even defeated by Leicester City, who also had a half-strength squad, by one goal to nil, causing dissatisfaction among Fans.
The main problem was in the Midfield. Klopp could perceive the current problems in the team's Midfield, including insufficient creativity, insufficient running and coverage, and the lack of players for coverage and interception after Henderson's injury.
At the same time, there were also significant problems in the team's offensive and defensive transitions, lacking effective counterattacks, and the speed of advancement always slowed down, leading to missed scoring opportunities.
Such problems plagued Klopp.
With the Premier League set to begin in three days, Liverpool's first opponent was Watford, a team very adept at parking the bus in the Premier League.
Aiming to avoid relegation, they would certainly set up an iron curtain defense, at least to force a draw with Liverpool at home.
Although they possessed a trident that was famous throughout Europe, with the fiery Mane on the left, the egyptian pharaoh Salah on the right, and the Brazilian genius Firmino in the middle.
But to unleash the maximum power of the trident, there must be a sufficiently excellent Midfielder to provide them with firepower support.
Klopp thought about it over and over, becoming more and more annoyed, so he simply decided to enjoy some short films first, watching a few to relieve his mood.
Just as he was about to act, his mouse pointed directly at the private folder, when suddenly an email arrived in his inbox.
The sender was none other than youth training coach Randall.
The hesitant mouse swayed back and forth between the private folder and the blinking email a few times.
Ultimately, Klopp used all his strength and made up his mind to open Randall's email first.
"I hope your email is more attractive than what I was originally going to watch, otherwise I'll definitely make things difficult for you!"
As he spoke, Klopp opened the email.
A handsome face appeared on the screen, detailing Lin Chen's youth training match data and analysis.
Below that was a carefully edited video.
Klopp first meticulously studied the data analysis, then immediately dialed his office phone and called his capable assistant, Klavitz.
Klavitz, known as the Video Analysis Master.
He had over 20 years of video analysis experience and his own unique analytical philosophy.
He could always determine a player's playing style and general ability by observing their video performance, replaying frame by frame, and focusing on details.
In his early years, when he accompanied Klopp at Borussia Dortmund, Klavitz even created a miracle.
He analyzed the opponent's match video, and through their subtle playing movements, he determined the playing habits of the opponent's key Midfielder.
He then devised targeted defensive tactics, helping Borussia Dortmund successfully advance to the Champions League Final!
Klavitz arrived at the office immediately, and Klopp's tone was urgent.
Looking at the video play button, the mouse, however, drifted towards the private folder.
"Watch it later, watch this video first," Klopp hurriedly stopped him.
Klavitz mumbled.
"What video could be better than the one in the private folder?"
As he spoke, he clicked it open, and what appeared before his eyes was the exciting moment of Lin Chen resisting Foden and Palmer, then knocking down Doyle to score.
"This..."
Klavitz even suspected the video was AI-generated.
"Really?"
Klopp nodded.
"It's gone viral online, full of his match highlights."
Klavitz immediately performed his specialty, replaying and observing frame by frame, studying meticulously.
"No problem," Half an hour later, Klavitz finally finished his analysis.
"His football IQ is very high, and he plays very rationally."
"What surprised me most is his astonishing strength. Is he really only 17 years old?"
"In confrontations with Manchester City players of the same age, it's a complete crushing (crushing) state, and he looks very relaxed."
Klavitz paused, then continued:
"There's also a biggest advantage."
Klopp eagerly asked, "What advantage?"
Klavitz replied with a smile, "This kid knows how to show off."
"These days, it's too difficult to find a young player with personality!"
Seeing Klavitz give such a high evaluation, Klopp finally made up his mind.
He picked up the phone.
A few seconds later.
"Randall."
"Tell Lin Chen to come see me at the First Team tomorrow!"