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

The training match was short and ended 2-1.

With a new coach in charge, the training matches were unusually intense, with the players playing very seriously, all hoping to be noticed by the new coach.

Hoffman was satisfied; Yuan Meng and Larsen each had an assist, so they were at least evenly matched.

In the next match, it would be perfectly justifiable to give Yuan Meng a starting opportunity.

Whether he can seize this opportunity depends on himself.

The basic skills of the other players have also been assessed. Belgian U18 international Yirma can be established as the defensive midfield core, responsible for sweeping up possession.

There is a lack of playmakers in midfield, so the attacking midfielder Kopacic, who performed reasonably well last season, serves as the midfield playmaker.

He's essentially a deep-lying attacking midfielder, similar to Pirlo's role.

After the match, Chieretten, Gabriel and Brutter walked over to Yuan Meng.

"Yuan, you seem to have gotten stronger. Have you been secretly training?" Gabriel, as an attacking midfielder, has outstanding technique and is most sensitive to Yuan Meng's improvement.

"It was alright, I only tried for a short while." Yuan Meng rarely had a chance to show off, and her face was practically twisted with a grin.

Brut snorted coldly. He was the most diligent in his training and knew that Yuan Meng's strength was definitely not something that came out of thin air.

"You're just pretending, aren't you! Training secretly, huh?"

"I won't lose when it comes to training volume."

Chierretten was much more direct, whispering in Yuan Meng's ear, "You played so well, you'll definitely start next game. Pass me the ball a few more times!"

Yuan Meng made an "OK" sign: "Brother, I've got this covered."

Yuan Meng's outstanding performance allowed the front four to have a rare opportunity to discuss tactics at length.

Youth coaches cultivate players' tactical awareness and independent thinking ability from a very young age.

This is also the secret to why elite youth training programs tend to produce talented players.

Before the age of 18, there is a large gap in physical fitness, and the outcome of the game is often unpredictable. The side with the physical advantage is less likely to expose technical flaws.

Once players reach the age of 18, their physical development is roughly complete, and tactical awareness and basic skills will determine whether a player can integrate into a higher-level league.

Geniuses are an exception.

The group chatted enthusiastically.

Hoffman ignored them and went back to his office to discuss the starting lineup with his assistant coach.

The two discussed it for a long time, and finally Hoffman made the decision!

"Yuan will start! Larsen will be on the bench!"

"I said it, even Jesus couldn't stop me!"

Rios adjusted his glasses and asked, "What's the explanation to Mr. Ricken?"

"Forehead……"

After much thought, Hoffman came up with a good idea.

"so!"

"Larssen can play in four positions. In the next game, whoever in the attacking third doesn't score or provide an assist will have to give way to Larssen."

"That's fair enough, isn't it?"

Rios nodded in approval. "That's a good idea. Shift the blame to the players."

No wonder he's the head coach and I'm just the assistant coach. I still have a lot to learn from Coach Hoffmann.

The starting lineup was announced the day before the match.

Goalkeeper: Will

Defenders: Piper, Fritsch, Wanna (left), Passlack (right)

Midfielders: Irma (defensive anchor), Kopac (playmaker)

Wingers: Brutter (left), Yuan Meng (right)

Attacking midfielder: Gabriel

Center Forward: Chierretten

……

8 month 21 day.

Yuan Meng and her teammates boarded a bus and headed to Baurusia Park Stadium.

This is the home stadium of Borussia Mönchengladbach, a Bundesliga team.

Unfortunately, the spotlight wasn't on them; they were heading to the affiliated sports field.

How much longer will it take before we can finally join the Bundesliga?

Yuan Meng thought he was used to waiting. He had been in the U19 team for more than half a year and had only made 8 substitute appearances, but he was not in a hurry.

Having the system actually made me a little impatient.

My skill level has been increasing too slowly these past few days of training.

How dare they even mention a number like 0.01?

Is this how you play like a beggar?

After a training session, it's considered good if a specific attribute increases by 0.2.

We still need to compete!

Each increase in proficiency is 0.1, which is ten times more efficient than training!

In the locker room, Yuan Meng was checking her attributes.

Hoffman, seeing that he was silent, assumed he was nervous and came over to comfort him.

"Yuan, relax, it's just a game, isn't it?"

"It's just his first start, isn't it?"

"If I mess up, I can just start over as a bench player."

Yuan Meng: ? ? ?

Is this how you comfort people before a match?

Can't you just shut up if you can't speak properly?

Of course, the head coach decides who gets to play.

You're so big, you can say whatever you want!

Yuan Meng flashed a bright, sunny smile.

"Thanks, boss. I'm not nervous at all; I'm incredibly excited."

Hoffman nodded repeatedly, very satisfied with Yuan Meng's response.

"Yuan, do your best in this game. If you score or assist, I'll start you again next time!"

"Yes, boss!"

Hoffman was somewhat impressed with his own motivational methods.

Look at Yuan Meng's high morale!

Using playing time as bait is a trick that never fails.

This is his superb motivational technique!

A speech at level 20!

The annex stadium was sparsely populated with people in the stands.

These fans who come to watch the youth team's matches come from families with a strong football culture.

Among them were quite a few young girls and middle-aged women who came to see the handsome man.

"Hey handsome, give me a smile."

"Gather your clothes up!"

Look at those abs!

The players responded to the fans with smiles and came onto the field to warm up.

Chieretten approached Yuan Meng, flashing his bright white teeth: "Yuan, do you see the opposing defender?"

"I see him, he's incredibly short, about my height."

"Understand?" Kieretten raised an eyebrow.

"No problem, high-altitude bombardment!"

Yuan Meng understood immediately, and he scanned the opposing players.

Not only is he a bit short, but he also doesn't look familiar.

That's good!

If you're not proactive in beating weaker opponents, there's something wrong with your mindset.

The referee blew the whistle to start the match.

Borussia Mönchengladbach U19 kicks off from the center circle.

Hoffman shouted from the sidelines.

"Forced looting!"

"They robbed us like mad dogs!"

That's right, this is the football philosophy of the academic-style coach Hofmann.

P.S.: This is copied from first-team head coach Tuchel.

Being able to copy, and knowing how to copy, makes one an excellent academic coach, doesn't it?

Lose possession of the ball, win it back within 5 seconds!

Retreating into one's own restricted area is absolutely forbidden.

We must intercept the ball in midfield!

In modern football, transitions have become paramount; not everyone can execute beautiful passing and movement combinations.

But anyone can run!

Suddenly, a through ball from the Borussia Mönchengladbach U19 midfielder broke through the central defense.

Hoffmann paced back and forth on the sidelines with a gloomy face.

It took too long to arrive!

Absolutely no discipline!

I'm talking about midfield playmaker Kopač!

Then Kopacic also had something to say.

Last season he played as an attacking midfielder, but this season he's moved to a deeper position, so he'll have to spend time adapting to the defensive rhythm.

Borussia Mönchengladbach U19 left winger Moghaya successfully broke the offside trap.

Just as I was about to open the door, a figure suddenly appeared beside me.

Yuan Meng smiled at him, revealing her bright white teeth.

"Young man, you're quite agile."

"Bang!"

Yuan Meng kicked out, colliding violently with Mojaya's shot.

The ball rolled toward right-back Passlack.

Passlack stared blankly at Yuan Meng.

Why is he doing my work?

"Alright!"

"Let me show you the power of an attacking full-back!"

Yuan Meng and Passlack switched roles.

Passlack dribbled the ball and sprinted down the wing.

Yuan Meng quickly moved up along the right flank to provide support.

Mojaya, having missed his shot, seemed to wake up from a daze and followed the two players back to their own half.

"Wait for me!"

"This makes me lose face!"