Master Tutoring Class

Chapter 183 Sanlihe Stadium (First Update)
"Please come in!"

Wei Lai knocked on the door, entered the tactics room, and called out.

"coach!"

Xue Guohao's desk was a mess, with various documents scattered around. He held a document in each hand and was constantly comparing them.

Seeing Wei Lai walk in, he immediately put the documents aside and waved to Wei Lai.

"Come on! Sit down!"

Wei Lai sat in the chair opposite Xue Guohao's desk.

After Wei Lai sat down, Xue Guohao got up, opened the window, took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, took a deep drag, and exhaled the smoke out the window.

He flicked his cigarette ash before looking at Wei Lai and saying:

"It may take some time; we need to talk for a while."

Wei Lai nodded, indicating that he understood.

"First of all, there's the issue of your role. After discussion among the coaching staff, it was unanimously decided that you would play a more significant role in the tactics of the upcoming matches. In short, we'll be playing around you!"

As Xue Guohao spoke, he kept a close eye on Wei Lai's changing expressions.

He didn't want Wei Lai to look like he was under too much pressure.

This will only make him think that Wei Lai is not suitable for handling pressure.

Fortunately, Wei Lai's expression remained unchanged throughout.

It was as if they had expected this all along.

"You need to play the number eight position!"

Xue Guohao looked at Wei Lai and asked, "What are your thoughts?"

Wei Lai thought for a moment and said, "In terms of my current abilities, I am indeed suitable for this position. If you give me this opportunity, I will not let you down!"

"Yes!" Xue Guohao nodded.

"But you need to know that when you move to the center position, you will have a much greater role in the team's tactics, and you will become one of the core players. This also means that your pressure and responsibility will increase!"

Xue Guohao looked at Wei Lai seriously and said, "You will be the most crucial part of the team, and for that, you need to shoulder more responsibility! Do you understand?"

Wei Lai suddenly laughed and said, "Coach, I've played many professional league games, and I understand these principles."

Xue Guohao took another drag of his cigarette and chuckled, "Very good. In the coming days, you'll need to adapt to your new position and your new playing style."

“We will also take into account your positional characteristics at the Willys Club to help you adapt to your new position quickly.”

Wei Lai nodded: "Thank you for your trust, Coach. May I go now?"

Xue Guohao laughed and said, "What's the rush?"

Wei Lai scratched his head: "Didn't we finish talking? I said I'd train with Pei Le and Shao Jie!"

Xue Guohao took the last puff of his cigarette, then threw the cigarette butt into the remaining coffee cup before sitting back down in his seat.

He bent down and pulled something out from below, placing it on the table.

Wei Lai glanced at it curiously, and in that single glance, he froze.

A brand-new national youth team jersey was wrapped in plastic packaging.

The golden number 10 shines brightly!
The most crucial name is at the top.

【Wei.L】

【10】

Wei Lai looked up in surprise, and Xue Guohao said slowly;
“During the first training camp, I said that the number 10 jersey would be retired and awarded to the player who made the most progress at an appropriate time. Of course, this was just an excuse to motivate the players. This jersey was originally prepared for Xiang Ming or He Chaoyue, but…” Xue Guohao looked at Wei Lai; “Now it’s yours!”

"It was specially custom-made to your latest size, it should fit perfectly!" Xue Guohao pushed the jersey over: "Put it on and let me see!"

Wei Lai stared at his new jersey, his mouth feeling dry.

This is number 10!

Regardless of the team, this is the most important jersey number.

This jersey number represents not only honor, but also a heavy responsibility and expectation.

call!
Wei Lai let out a short breath, took off his shirt, tore open the plastic packaging, and put it on.

Wei Lai turned to look at Xue Guohao.

"It fits perfectly!"

Xue Guohao laughed and said, "As long as you're satisfied, that's fine. When you report it, just use this jersey number. I'll give the old number six jersey to Chen Shaojie!"

Wei Lai nodded; "Understood!"

Time is tight and the task is heavy!
The national youth team is not letting its guard down for a moment and is actively working on team cohesion and training.

In particular, specific training is needed for set pieces and corner kick tactics. It is worth mentioning that Wei Lai has become the first set-piece player for this national youth team.

In addition, Wei Lai, who received the number 10 jersey, had a heavier workload in the game, which of course was more conducive to his performance.

On October 19th, the bus carrying the national youth team departed from the training base in Mishan District. They will then travel by plane to Dafeng City, Liaodong Province, for their final two rounds of warm-up matches.

On October 28th, they will travel to Japan to prepare for the U17 World Cup!
Liaodong Province, Dafeng City.

Sanlihe Stadium!

This place holds so many fond memories and affections for Chinese football fans!
During the 2002 World Cup, the shout of "China! You've qualified!" resounded throughout the country from here.

This is the springboard for Chinese football to step onto the world stage for the first time.

"More than 20 years have passed without us even realizing it!"

Wei Chenggong carried the flag and wore the jersey of the Chinese national youth team, his number now clearly changed to 10.

After the official announcement that Wei Lai had changed his jersey number, Wei Chenggong immediately snapped up the brand new number 10 jersey.

He stood on the perimeter of Sanlihe Stadium, gazing at the old, mottled walls that bore the marks of time.

My thoughts drifted away, as if I had traveled through time and returned to that passionate night 20 years ago.

At the time, I was only 12 years old, and with my father's guidance, I watched the entire 'qualifying battle'.

The commentator's screams!
The fans erupted in cheers!

The incessant honking of car horns!

Those cheers, shouts, and screams filled with ecstasy seem to still echo in my ears.

But before we knew it, it had been more than 20 years.

I have also grown from an ignorant child into a father!

"It was really lively back then!"

Old Chen looked at the old stadium with a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a feeling of deep emotion or reflection).

At first, they thought this was the rise of Chinese football.

but.
A bitter smile spread across his face.

After more than 20 years of struggle, pain, and tears, the day has finally come when the flowers bloom and bear fruit!

Beep beep beep!!
The piercing sound of a horn interrupted their thoughts.

The main group has already begun heading towards the stadium.

"Let's go! We'll catch up!"

Wei Chenggong swiftly raised the flag high, just like the fans 20 years ago, and stepped into the stadium with his head held high.

Sanlihe Stadium, a stadium that had been quiet for a long time, was once again filled with a large number of fans.

The stadium, which can hold 60,000 people, was packed with 40,000.

Attendees at the event: 43819!
dong dong! !
The massive, heavy drums boomed, producing a somber melody.

【China!】

The cheers of tens of thousands of fans were even more resounding and exciting.

U-series competitions don't receive much attention to begin with, and they can't be compared to the recently concluded World Cup.

However, thanks to the hype surrounding China's massive self-media market, this national youth team has long been synonymous with online traffic.

This time, in particular, the fact that all the main players of China's U17 national team are gathered together to prepare for the U17 World Cup makes it even more exciting and nerve-wracking.

It may seem ridiculous, but that's the World Cup for Chinese fans!
"Oh~ Oh~ Oh~ Oh~~~~"

Goat-kun stood excitedly in the stands, holding his phone, jumping wildly along with the fans.

His face flushed an unnatural red with excitement.

"Brothers! Prepare for the 2026 World Youth Championships in Japan! Chinese youth!! Rise up!!"

The goat raised his arms high and cheered loudly.

His voice trembled slightly with excessive excitement.

"After a full year, we have finally arrived at this U17 World Cup. Ten years of hard work in China's youth training system, whether it can bear fruit or not depends on this battle!"

"When we shift our focus from the top to the grassroots, we've already achieved half the success. Ten years of hard work and ten years of waiting have finally brought us to this moment!"

"Chinese football really can't afford any more trouble! Come on! Let us see what you've accomplished over the years!"

The goat was almost roaring:
"Go China's youth!

(End of this chapter)