The template of Madoka Kaname: I rose from adversity to the summit.

Chapter 132: League Training - Yuan Meng Decides to Stay and Fight Napoli

Ten Hag compromised.

After seeing Yuan Meng's performance in the previous match, he decided to use the same strategy as in the previous match.

In the first half, they exhausted Neres's stamina and attacked down the left flank more often. In the second half, they let Yuan Meng take over the game, switching between strong and weak sides.

He had to admit that this conflicted with his previous thinking, but he still respected the objective facts.

Yuan Meng is a winger who can play on both the strong and weak sides. It would be a waste to only use his one ability.

This change has also brought new challenges; with the increase in tactical missions, training content also needs to be strengthened.

The team has only been together for a month, and there are still many young players in the team, so the results of training cannot be seen immediately.

So he boldly used new players to train them in the league.

In the second round of the Eredivisie, Ajax will host Groningen.

This tough team is a good opponent; they will spare no effort in physical confrontations just to create opportunities for a counterattack.

To conserve energy for the Champions League play-offs, Yuan Meng only played the first half, contributing one goal.

Substitute striker Huntelaar headed the ball back to him in a superb way, and he naturally couldn't waste the veteran's effort, so he volleyed the ball into the net with his right foot.

Ajax maintained their advantage in the second half, with starting midfielder Frenkie de Jong putting on a brilliant performance and steadily accumulating match experience. Ten Hag has high hopes for him.

Ultimately, thanks to Huntelaar's outstanding performance, Ajax defeated Rognoningen 3-1, securing their second consecutive league victory.

The league victory has had a positive impact on the team, and the players are extremely enthusiastic about preparing for the upcoming matches, except for Dolberg, who has recently found himself in a difficult situation.

Yuan Meng then clung to the poor young man, accompanying him in his personal training.

After Dolberg was once again marked one-on-one by Yuan Meng, Huntelaar finally couldn't help but say, "Yuan, you should tone down your movements. Most center-backs aren't as agile as you. Dolberg can't handle particularly complex situations yet."

Yuan Meng looked completely innocent: "I just wanted him to improve quickly!"

Huntelaar disagreed: "Young players should progress step by step. Take you for example, when did you join the first team?"

Yuan Meng recalled for a moment: "Last August? Around this time."

"See? You spent money too—wait, you were only promoted to the first team last year?" Huntelaar exclaimed, his jaw dropping.

"Yes, he played as a rotation player for Dortmund for half a year, then as a starter for Leicester City for half a year, and then came to Ajax."

Huntelaar's Adam's apple bobbed as he heard this: "Uh—your career trajectory is not a reference. Most players need to settle down for two years after entering the first team. Your development is abnormal."

"Okay, then I'll keep it a little lower," Yuan Meng reluctantly agreed.

Dolberg suddenly interjected, "Don't hold back!"

Huntelaar looked at him and earnestly advised, "Don't push yourself too hard in training; gradual progress is the right way."

"I'm not trying to be brave; I'm adapting quickly." Dolberg clearly has his own ideas.

At first, he really felt that he couldn't see any hope, but after a week of competition, he found that he could sometimes judge when Yuan Meng would make a tackle, and thus adjust his ball protection strategy.

In general, Yuan Meng is not a professional center-back after all, and his pressing relies more on his physicality and instinct, just like a wild beast.

Dolberg could clearly feel that he was forced to increase his ball handling speed when practicing with Yuan Meng.

He may make mistakes many times, but his body and mind are quickly adapting to this intensity, and it's much more effective than when he trains alone.

He was unwilling to give up such an opportunity.

"OK, then I won't hold back!" Yuan Meng smiled happily. He wasn't good at holding back; even in training, he had to go all out.

Of course, he will still control his strength to avoid injuring his teammates.

Huntelaar chose to respect this and let the two fight one-on-one, while he pointed out Dolberg's mistakes from the sidelines.

After training, Yuan Meng checked her latest faith value.

[Missionary Target: Dolberg]

[Faith Points: 81]

Very good, it seems that Dolberg is increasingly admiring me.

Yuan Meng was a little smug; he had become a mentor to the young players.

He's only 19 years old, yet he's accomplished in over a decade what other players take over.

As night fell, Yuan Meng took a hot bath and prepared to go to bed.

He recently became obsessed with his new mattress; it's soft without hurting his spine, which just goes to show that you get what you pay for.

Suddenly, the phone rang.

"Wilt? Why are you contacting me at this hour?"

Yuan Meng picked up the phone, puzzled.

"Mr. Wilt, what's wrong?"

"The national team is asking you when you can join them."

Yuan Meng suddenly remembered that he was supposed to reply three days ago, but he had gotten so caught up in tormenting Dolberg these past few days that he had completely forgotten!

"I've made it confirmed. I'll stay with the team to finish the Champions League playoffs, then depart on August 29th, and report for duty the following day."

Wirth frowned: "I must explain this to you clearly. According to FIFA regulations, we must depart on August 28th."

Yuan Meng comforted him, "Don't worry, let's arrange it this way. I must get the Champions League qualification. Anyway, the club will take care of anything that happens."

"How do I reply over there?" Wilt's voice revealed his worry.

"It's okay, just say it, Coach Lippi will understand."

Yuan Meng hung up the phone and was about to go to sleep when she suddenly noticed a message on WhatsApp.

He only has a few friends on this messaging app, so who sent him a message at this time?

With a question in mind, Yuan Meng opened the message box.

[Good luck in the Champions League play-offs! I'll be watching the game.] by Luna Amsterdam Arena.

Ajax returns to their home ground to face Napoli.

"Bloed, zweet en tranen

(Blood, sweat, and tears)

Hebikvoor jougelaten.

""

(I've done everything for you.)

This song is not a team anthem, but it was written by André Hazes, a native of Amsterdam, and it represents the spirit of the city.

Only blood, sweat, and tears should not be wasted.

Today, all the people of Amsterdam are cheering for Ajax with their voices, and the whole city stands behind Ajax.

Ajax players walked through the players' tunnel and appeared on the sidelines.

They brought the atmosphere in the stadium to its peak.

The first leg ended in a 2-2 draw, so this is a new beginning.

"Okay, thank you for your help. Let's get straight to the point!"

[Start with what?]

Why didn't they provide the answer key for such an important competition?

[Yeah, what about that book that cost 500 yuan to have blessed? Is it still there?]

Xie An seemed to have been prepared, and reached under his buttocks.

"That's exactly what I was waiting for you to ask!"

"Dear Book of Answers, can Yuan Shen lead Ajax to Champions League qualification in this match? Please enlighten me!"

Opportunities also present obstacles.

"I said this book should be burned. Does anyone agree?"

This book says exactly what my boss says.

[That's what a blame-shifter is like; not a single word of the truth comes out.]

"Check the screen! Napoli has suddenly launched an attack!"

"Hamsik's pass was absolutely brilliant!"

"The ball pierced through the central defense, and Insigne received it and cut inside!"

"call-!"

"That startled me, but luckily the shot was straight at the goal."

"Onana caught the ball."

"Hurry up and kick off! Great opportunity!"

"Holy crap, Onana's long pass?"

"That's awesome!"

"Ziyech headed the ball to Schöne, who then passed it to the left!"

"Neres, is there?"

"Great cross!"

"Huntelaar heads the ball!"

"Reina blocked the ball from the very last moment."

Just then, Yuan Meng sneaked into the penalty area like a ghost, bypassed the center-back, and locked his eyes on the ball.

[Ghost Movement]

[Proficiency: 30→40]

"Yuan Shen scores on the rebound!"

"An amazing positioning move! The Koulibalys are stunned!"

"That was such a lucky shot, it bounced right into the penalty area."

"It seems Lady Luck is on Yuan Shen's side!"