As the "second generation of the ball", the advantage is that the father will prepare himself for a brighter football path, and the disadvantage is that you will always bear the name of xx son and be under the pressure brought by the father.
However, there are also some geniuses who will be better than the blue, and make their father more famous because of himself. Liverpool's 18-year-old Bayčetić was named the best of the match in the Merseyside derby, so countless Chinese fans discovered that his father turned out to be a former A star.
01. Do you remember Shierjiang? From artillery to Super League star
a. Rub shoulders with artillery: Become a player as a soldier
The Bayčetić family's relationship with football began 36 years ago. His father Srjan Bayčetić (hereinafter referred to as Srjan) received an offer of admission to Novi Sad Sports University and a professional contract from Vojvodina FC.
As a result, due to the influence of the environment at that time, Shi Erjiang, who was 18 years old at the time, was drafted into the army and would become an artilleryman. Fortunately, his talent in football led him to enter the Belgrade military football team as a soldier.
The manager of the team at that time, who is also an old acquaintance of Chinese fans--- Santracci. Two years later, Shiljan got his wish and went to Wojvodi.
With his excellent performance, he joined La Liga three years later and wore the Celta shirt. However, because he could not play the main team, he was loaned back to Red Star Belgrade, becoming the hero of the team's victory in the domestic double.
Then he came to La Liga for the second time and finally played the main team. Three years later, he moved to the Portuguese Premier League and also left his own football story.
Finally, he returned to Red Star Belgrade, not only helping the team win the championship again, but also becoming the captain of the country's big team.
b. Coming to A A at the age of 29: Eventually retired from the Chinese First Division
In 2001, at the turn of the century, Shi Erjiang received a "high salary" of 300,000 pounds from A A, and he wore the shirt of Dalian Shide and appeared on the stage of Chinese football.
In his first season, he helped Dalian win the domestic treble of the league, cup and Super Cup, and reached the final of the Asian Cup Winners' Cup, but unfortunately finished second.
After playing for Dalian for 3 seasons and witnessing the end of the team's dynasty, he signed with the Chinese League One team Hunan Xiangjun in early 2004 on the recommendation of Zhu Bo.
Although the performance was not bad, due to injury, the 33-year-old Shi Erjiang chose to hang up his boots at the end of the season and marked the end of his football career on the green field in China.
After retiring from football, he worked in youth training at Celta, and four years ago returned to Dalian as a Spanish youth training expert to participate in the campus football program.
02. At the age of 17, he was favored by Klopp: he is more talented than his father
a. Growing up under his father's wing: Bayčetić is a Thiago alumnus
Born in October 2004, Bayčetić spent some time in China in her mother's belly. With their father hanging up their boots, the family returned to Celta, Spain.
Because his father worked there and at the same time he was talented, Bayčetić, who grew up in the youth academy of Celta, was an early member of the Spanish under-18 national team.
His talent has attracted the attention of several big teams, and Liverpool took the lead in 2021, bringing him to England.
The old father Shi Erjiang couldn't contain his excitement, and even directly announced in a TV interview program: My son will go to play for a big team and wear a red jersey.
Interestingly, because his father Mazinjo also played for Celta, Liverpool midfielder Thiago also spent some time there, and he and Bayčetić studied at the same academy as Bajčetić and can be called alumni.
b. Liverpool's midfield lack: Klopp hit the 17-year-old
Capable of playing in multiple positions from centre-back to midfield, Bayčetić's greatest characteristics are good technique and a cool head, which has made him popular with Klopp.
Liverpool were short of personnel in midfield, and the 17-year-old Bayčetić was successfully promoted to the first team.
In the round of 17 of this season, Liverpool made his Premier League debut as a substitute in the 78th minute of Liverpool's away game against Aston Villa.
As a result, it only took him 2 minutes to receive a cross from Núñez and score a beautiful goal. This allowed him to surpass Robbie Fowler, once the darling of Liverpool fans, to become the third youngest goalscorer in the team's history.
This time in the Merseyside derby, Bayčetić, who started the game, was named the best of the game with his excellent performance.
From his interview, we can also see how excited the young man is: "Incredibly, I was playing in the Under-18s a year ago, and I was already playing for Liverpool's first team and scoring on my debut. Everything is going so fast that I can only keep working hard and expect more good things to come. ”
03. Best Player in Derby! There's really a spirit under your feet
a. Aura under your feet: make your eyes shine
The 18-year-old is still thin and, despite his good technique, is at a distinct disadvantage against him. Having Henderson and Fabinho partner with him may be the best option, just to take advantage of the strengths and avoid the weaknesses.
In the game, Bayčetić's escape, possession and passing will make fans have more expectations, hoping that he will grow up as soon as possible.
Bayčetić's flexibility and foot-to-foot precision when turning away are a prime example.
Although the physical fitness is not outstanding, it is often eye-catching to cooperate by hitting the wall and using the aura under your feet.
This time, he took the ball away after the middle circle and changed direction to his teammates on the flanks, giving a glimpse of Bayčetić's possession characteristics and flexibility advantages.
His characteristics on the defensive end are that he has good anticipation, good stealing suddenness and interception positioning.
After breaking the ball this time, Bayčetić launched a counterattack on the spot, but his dribbling speed was still a little slower, and in the case of 4-on-2, Salah was not sharp enough because he could not accelerate.
b. The defensive end relies on assisted defense: the individual is not effective
After all, Bayčetić is only 18 years old, and his body has not yet grown. His height and flexibility are still good, but his speed and strength are average, which will limit him to the next level.
On the defensive end, he often needs to work with his teammates, and his individual efficiency is low. The passing accuracy on the offensive end still needs to be polished, and the observation field is already at a good level.
This time the successful defense was when he chose a good position behind Jota and then intercepted the opponent's pass.
However, Bayčetić's efficiency in the upper tackle is still on the lower side, especially after the opponent starts to speed, he is overtaken by more shots. This time Iwobi passed Jota and Bayčetić in a row, and it was no accident.
In the future, Bayčetić needs to strengthen his physical training, otherwise he relies too much on tackles and flexibility on the defensive end to intercept, and will suffer a bit in the Premier League.
As a young man, Bayčetić has no shortage of fighting spirit. This time, after his own dribbling was broken, he immediately threw himself into the counter-attack, bringing a follow-up Robertson advance, Alexander-Arnold assisted Gakpo, sealing the second goal of the victory.
Klopp has a particular preference for him, and rightly so. This young man does have a lot of shining points.
Conclusion:
In the days ahead, it is believed that Bayčetić has the ability to develop into Liverpool's starting midfielder, but he is still too young at the moment.
Luckily, he was able to play more games by reaching one of the most lacking players in the team's midfield, which may also allow him to make great progress and benefit him for the rest of his life.