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

Chapter 136 Best of the Month for Two: Master and Disciple Dominate the Eredivisie

"Yuan, congratulations on winning the Player of the Month award for August. Anything you'd like to say?"

Yuan Meng curiously examined the crystal trophy in her hand; it was a small, transparent plate, and quite pretty.

"It looks pretty good, but it doesn't seem to be very useful," Yuan Meng replied casually.

"How could it be useless?" an Ajax reporter exclaimed anxiously. "This is the best recognition of your performance in August; you should be happy."

"The problem is I wasn't very happy," Yuan Meng replied truthfully.

At this awkward moment, Berenz from The Ajax Show stepped in.

He learned a lot about Yuan Meng from his journalist friend in England, one of the most troublesome things being the interviews.

This time, he came prepared; he knew what Yuan Meng truly cared about.

"Yuan, this award is not only a recognition from the Dutch Eredivisie, but also a recognition from FIFA."

"so what?"

Berenz smiled mysteriously: "This means FIFA 18 will soon release a special card for you, with all your abilities upgraded!"

"Such a good thing?" Yuan Meng perked up immediately, grabbing Berenz's arm. "Let me tell you, the stats on my previous card were filled in with my feet. My passing ability wasn't even 75, but my shooting was 85. Tell me, wasn't that just randomly filling in the numbers?"

"That's absolutely right, I also think it's unreasonable." Berenz was secretly pleased; her decisive action had worked. "By the way, take this medal, let's take a picture together!"

"No problem!" Yuan Meng said, holding the medal and flashing a bright smile.

Click!

Yuan Meng quickly asked, "How powerful is the Special Card, and how much does it specifically increase ability stats?"

"You were originally 82, now you should be able to reach 84."

Yuan Meng stroked her chin: "Pretty much, it should be usable, but I think my cards will be incredibly difficult to counter in FIFA 19. What do you think?"

On the other side, Ten Hag held up his August Coach of the Month medal and spoke eloquently.

"Many people say that I only rely on star players, such as Yuan Meng."

"I must say this is utter nonsense!"

"In the third round, Yuan Meng was absent, and we defeated VVV-Venlo 2-0."

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"Note this: this is still an away game!"

"You asked why we were behind in this game? It's because we wasted two excellent chances in the first half. We should have finished the first half 3-0, not 1-0."

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"You know, it's easy to concede a goal when you're leading by one, but not when you're 3-0."

"In conclusion, I truly deserve this award!"

The reporter opposite him was already exasperated, internally screaming: Who asked you?

Ten Hag noticed the reporter's expression was off, coughed twice, and said, "What was your question again?"

The reporter finally had a chance to speak: "I'd like to ask you what your thoughts are on the upcoming Champions League matches? Most pundits aren't optimistic about Ajax right now. How far do you think you can lead the team?"

Ten Hag flicked his shirt and countered, "How many times has Monaco won the Champions League in its history?"

The reporter thought for a moment and said, "It seems not."

"Yes!" Ten Hag asked again, "So how many Champions League titles has Ajax won?"

The reporter was familiar with the phrase: "4 times."

Ten Hag clapped his hands: "That's right! Those pundits are blind; we're the ones who should be favored!"

What's the use of a glorious past?

Shouldn't we be looking at the current roster?

The reporter, filled with doubt, ultimately kept quiet. Arguing with Ten Hag was foolish; the man always managed to find a way to win.

The afternoon after the match, players with relatively good physical condition were conducting individual training.

As expected, Yuan Meng approached Dolberg, feeling that the young man appeared calm on the outside but was actually prone to nervousness.

According to the evaluation in FM, his performance in the competition was poor.

Dolberg looked at the excited Yuan Meng and waved, "Big brother, you're here to train with me again?"

Yuan Meng looked around; Huntelaar wasn't there, so she smiled and said, "Today, your big brother will teach you something new!"

"What is it?"

"Shoot!"

Dolberg looked puzzled: "Do I need to teach you how to shoot? I'm good at that!"

"Oh? Then why did you miss two chances in the last game?"

Dolberg was speechless.

Yuan Meng pressed further: "Let me test you. A powerful shot relies on the feel of the instep, a curved shot on the feel of ball control, but what does a push shot rely on?"

Dolberg tentatively replied, "Precise?"

"That's right, so how do you aim for a precise shot?"

"Rely on practice?" Dolberg's confidence crumbled after Yuan Meng's question.

"That's only part of it." Yuan Meng pointed to her brain. "Push-shot technique is the most demanding in terms of football intelligence!"

Yuan Meng stepped on a ball and feigned a push with the instep: "Look, anyone can push the ball like that, so why is it that sometimes we can't hit it accurately?"

Reflecting on his performance, Dolberg remarked, "I was nervous."

"That's just a symptom; the real problem is that the brain has stopped thinking!"

Yuan Meng feinted with her right foot, then dribbled past the ball before unleashing a powerful shot with her left foot, sending the ball precisely into the bottom right corner of the goal.

"Can you see the goalkeeper's position?"

Dolberg pointed to the goal: "There is no goalkeeper."

Holy crap, a staunch materialist, but zero points!

Yuan Meng tapped Dolberg on the head: "Use your imagination. Always keep the goalkeeper in mind. Every move we make must take into account the movements of the defenders around us."

"In my mind, the goalkeeper has blocked the near post, so we can only push for the far post. But the center-backs often block the path, so feints are very important."

Dolberg tried to imitate it once, and the ball flew into the bottom right corner.

Yuan Meng shook her head: "I can't see the goalkeeper, your feints lack realism."

"To fool your defender, you must first fool yourself!"

"Come on, let's learn it again!"

The two were sweating profusely.

Before they knew it, dusk had fallen, and Yuan Meng finally let Dolberg go.

Yuan Meng was very satisfied. Dolberg does have some understanding. These feints were originally taught to Yuan Meng by Dembele. Now he is teaching them to other young players. Isn't that a kind of inheritance?

"Phew—!" Yuan Meng wiped her sweat and quickly checked the system.

[Missionary Target: Dolberg]

[Faith Points: 100]

[Dolberg Air King Template Activation]

[Heading: 67→72 (Maximum 74→80)]

[Jump height: 78 → 80]

My heading ability has finally loosened up and can now be used as an emergency measure.

In Ten Hag's tactical system, Yuan Meng has been getting more and more opportunities to score headers, and if she can't head the ball, some high balls are really hard to handle.

Just two days later, the highly anticipated Champions League group stage will kick off with the first round of group matches.

This match garnered immense attention, as Ajax finally returned to the Champions League, a competition they had longed for, and the Amsterdam Stadium was buzzing with excitement.

Since Sanchez left, Ten Hag has been considering how to use several defenders.

In the last match, Warber's lack of speed was glaringly obvious, and he probably wouldn't be able to play as a full-back, so he was briefly dropped from the starting lineup.

Adjustment.

Goalkeeper: Onana; Defenders: Fürgfeld (left, swingman), Wöber, De Ligt, Veltman (right)

Midfielders: Ziyech, Schöne, Van de Beek; Forwards: Neres (left), Dolberg, Yuan Meng (right)

When Wöber is on the field, Fürgfür plays left-back; when he is not on the field, Fürgfür can cover as a left-footed center-back, allowing substitute Dykes to play left-back.

Ten Hag's arrangement was a last resort, as the team did not have a particularly reliable left-back and could only make adjustments based on physical condition and the opponent's situation.

Nevertheless, Ten Hag remains confident about the match.

Yuan Meng only played 30 minutes in the last game, but she is in good form now.

Ten Hag stood on the sidelines, exuding an air of "I have my father's back, I have the world!"