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

The second half began with the teams switching sides.

Hamburg took the initiative first, with left winger Müller dribbling the ball forward.

Yuan Meng chased back desperately, but was tricked away by Müller's dribble, who then sent a through ball.

not good!

Piszczek quickly covered, but a cross from the other side breached the defense.

Gregoritsch received the ball and finished the play, pulling one back.

Of course, this goal could not change the outcome, so in the 67th minute, Yuan Meng was substituted off for a rest, and Pulisic came on.

Pulisic was determined to prove himself; he had never been so proactive before.

The effort paid off. In the 87th minute of the match, Pulisic dribbled past defenders and provided an assist, which Aubameyang tapped in at the near post.

A quadruple celebration!

Borussia Dortmund secured a victory away from home, taking all three points and moving up to third place in the standings.

[Congratulations, host, on completing the mission.]

[Royce's concerns]

[Three consecutive wins achieved, gaining two favors from Reus]

Pretty!

Yuan Meng excitedly pumped his fist, but before he could celebrate with his teammates, his consciousness immediately sank into the system.

Yuan Meng immediately locked onto the skill he had been longing for.

[High-speed lane change (incomplete)]

[When dribbling past an opponent in a one-on-one situation, a burst of speed is triggered, with the first three steps being extremely powerful, causing the defender's turn to be delayed.]

[Will personal connections be used?]

【Yes! 】

[Reflecting on this...]

[Learned: High-speed lane change (incomplete)]

[Proficiency: 0/100 (Beginner)]

This is a resonance of speed and anticipation, a plunder of space by will, breaking through the defender's position with extreme violence at high speed.

[And the price is never absent; with every sudden stop, every turn, the knees bear the silent, heavy pressure.]

Please remember that glory and risk go hand in hand.

"An incomplete version?"

"How do I complete it?"

The system seems to be issuing a one-way notification without any response.

Yuan Meng didn't know what the next step would be, so she decided to let things take their course for now.

Fortunately, there's still "favor" to rely on; Royce has a very rich skill set, so he can choose one more.

For example, the inside cut shot sounds cool, but it overlaps in function with the "Yunzan" far-angle lob shot.

It's a nice-to-have rather than an emergency option.

Soon, another skill caught Yuan Meng's eye.

[Low-range push shot (ground-hugging shot)]

Named for precision, it appears relaxed and effortless, never flashy, yet it is synonymous with control and stability.

If a high-speed change of direction can raise a player's ceiling, then a low shot and putt determines the floor of an attacking player.

If a player cannot consistently push the ball into the goal when faced with a one-on-one opportunity or a golden chance in front of the goal, their offensive performance will definitely be significantly diminished.

Yuan Meng is very satisfied with this skill. It is a skill that requires a lot of time to practice. The sooner she acquires it, the more stable her future football career will be.

Moreover, this skill can be combined with the stun shot.

Imagine a player who, while almost out of balance, manages to shoot the ball steadily with a certain degree of accuracy; his threat level in the penalty area would increase dramatically.

Yuan Meng decisively used another favor.

[Reflecting on this...]

[Learned: Low Shot Push (Ground Slash)]

[Proficiency: 60/100 (Beginner)]

Yuan Meng's right-footed shooting has always been a weakness. It's not that he can't use his right foot, but rather that he has power but lacks finesse.

If Yuan Meng can quickly develop low-range shooting ability, she will no longer be just a support player, and may even be able to compete for a core position.

Tuchel said this at the press conference after the match.

"I am proud of the players' performance. Despite the absence of several key players, they brought us three valuable points with a 5-1 victory."

"Especially Yuan, who has performed exceptionally well recently, I am proud of his progress."

Reporters were shocked that Tuchel had publicly praised a player by name, the last one being Reus, who was once called "the soul of Dortmund".

Little did they know that Tuchel was not simply praising Yuan Meng.

This is his way of laying the groundwork, giving a justification for his decision to bench Pulisic.

Just as he expected.

During the international match days in November, the management invited Tuchel to a meeting.

There weren't as many people present this time; it was mainly officials led by the CEO and the sports director.

Pulisic is a key player in the CEO faction and is highly regarded.

If Pulisic becomes an irreplaceable member of the team, or is sold for a high price of over 5000 million, then their positions in the management will be more secure.

Tuchel's decision to bench Pulisic clearly infringed upon their interests.

Zorc's expression was serious as he slowly spoke, his tone tinged with dissatisfaction.

"Mr. Tuchel, today we'd like to discuss the recent starting lineup with you. We'd like to know why you're no longer prioritizing Pulisic, and instead consider a relatively unknown Asian player an irreplaceable member of the team?"

Tuchel is still using the same old rhetoric.

"I will only choose the players who are in the best form to play. Pulisic is certainly good, but Yuan's recent performance has been outstanding. He has performed exceptionally well in all competitions and helped the team secure valuable points."

"I don't think I have any reason to put Yuan on the bench," Tuchel said firmly, directly confronting sporting director Zorc.

"I cannot agree with that statement. Pulisic's overall ability is clearly superior to Yuan Meng's. This can also be judged from the market value. We value Pulisic at between 1500 million and 2000 million, while Yuan's current valuation is only around 400 million."

Tuher chuckled, a hint of sarcasm in his voice.

"Transfer fees only partially reflect a player's true ability. The team is currently in dire need of defensive players, and Yuan's defensive capabilities can greatly help the team, something Pulisic cannot do. We have recently dropped fewer points, which fully reflects that my player selection was correct."

Tuher finally revealed his true colors.

"If Mr. Zorc is willing to bring in a defensive midfielder or full-back for me in the winter transfer window, then I can certainly make good use of Pulisic."

"This..." Zorc was speechless; this was not a matter that he could decide alone.

After the meeting, Zorc immediately scheduled an emergency meeting, inviting the financial director and others to discuss winter transfer strategies.

As originally planned, they did not intend to bring in a workhorse midfielder; their target was a player similar to Real Madrid's Mark Rose.

World-class midfielders like this are scarce in today's football world. If we could develop one, he could be sold for almost 100 million euros.

In Dortmund's plans, a defensive midfielder of this type paired with Weigl will be the future.

Even more critically, due to financial constraints, the management did not make any major investments during the winter transfer window, and everything will be decided in the summer transfer window.

Tuchel's insistence on adding a midfielder has put the management in a difficult position.

Yuan Meng also encountered a problem, namely the World Cup qualifiers. The Chinese national football team encountered a huge problem, accumulating only one point in four rounds and ranking at the bottom.

The Football Association did not call him up because he had made inappropriate remarks when he was previously rejected by youth training programs.

Unaware of this, netizens bombarded his Instagram with messages every day, urging him to help the national team.

Then Yuan Meng had something to say: How can he help with four wheels accumulating only one point?

He's not exactly a player with exceptional individual skills anymore.

His good performance and excellent statistics at Dortmund largely depended on the abilities of his teammates.

With Aubameyang up front, a few more passes and he'll inexplicably get an assist.

If a breakthrough fails, just pass the ball to Dembele or his teammates, and that'll solve the problem.

Yuan Meng had no choice but to ignore it and focus on training.

There is a nearly two-week break during the international match days, during which Tuchel will lead the players who stay with the team in specialized training.

This is a fantastic opportunity for substitute players and young players to improve!