Unexpected! Reporter Explains Why Espanyol Chose Lu Mengyang, Finding the Reason Behind It

A reporter discussed why Lu Mengyang was chosen by Espanyol, saying that young footballers with overall quality can compete with intelligence. Recently, Lu Mengyang was registered with Espanyol's U19B team and is expected to represent the club in Spain's U19 national league in the new season. Titan Sports reporter Wang Qinbo recorded a video discussing the reasons why Espanyol selected Lu Mengyang. The reporter mentioned a remark once made to him by Sorato, the former agent of Ancelotti, who had traveled with him.

The agent said that Lu Mengyang's performances over the past six months or so showed that he really knows how to play, which is the essence of football and its nature as a game. It requires players to compete with their minds. This intelligence is not just like computer-style calculation, but also includes an awareness of enjoying and understanding the game. Therefore, it was reasonable for Espanyol's youth setup to sign Lu Mengyang, according to the article.

However, Lu Mengyang signing with Espanyol's youth team is only the beginning of his success and does not mean he will definitely play in European professional leagues. Previously, Zhang Aokai had also played in Espanyol's youth system, but his current development has reached the point where he cannot even make the Chinese Super League bench. Among players who came through Espanyol's youth system, Yang Xi has had the best development. Yang Xi was an undisputed starter at various age levels in Espanyol's academy.

At the time, some Espanyol fans believed Yang Xi had a bright future and could reach the first team to play in La Liga. However, Yang Xi encountered a bottleneck at a crucial stage. Not only did he fail to become a regular starter for Espanyol's first team, but he also could not secure consistent playing time in Spain's lower divisions. Under those circumstances, Yang Xi returned to China to play in the Chinese Super League.

Fortunately, after returning to China to play in the Chinese Super League, Yang Xi reached a new peak in his career and attracted the attention of powerhouse Shanghai Port through his outstanding performances for Qingdao West Coast. Ultimately, Yang Xi is now a regular starter for both the national team setup and the Chinese Super League, and Lu Mengyang will at least need to reach this level in the future.