After Paris Saint-Germain was removed from the list, I led England to victory!

On training days.

Nagelsmann did not waste a single day.

He demonstrated his utmost professionalism.

Coach Nash tailored highly targeted training programs for each player based on their technical characteristics.

The entire training ground was transformed into a space full of challenges and discoveries.

For the young and promising Saka, Nagelsmann's requirements were simple and clear:

Extreme speed and explosive power.

Saka is Arsenal's future main left winger, and his ability to break through defenses is indispensable for Arsenal.

The training ground included more exercises requiring instantaneous starts and high-speed sprints.

The assistant coach held a stopwatch, meticulously recording the data of Saka's every shuttle run and sprint with the ball.

"Bukayo!" Nagelsmann shouted from the sidelines.

"Remember, it's not just about being fast! It's about maintaining your speed advantage during physical battles and when you're fatigued! Imagine if you could still overtake like that in the 85th minute of the game, how much of a chance would that give your team?"

"Yes...yes, Coach." Saka nodded heavily, panting, wiped his sweat, and then sprinted towards the finish line again.

His stride frequency and pushing power have quietly improved with each extreme challenge.

Midfield maestro Rodri has been given special attention to developing his physical strength and ball control abilities.

In the designated contact zone, he needs to receive the ball with his back to the goal while facing aggressive pressure from one or even two defenders.

The tall defensive coach used his body to hold him back, and wore protective gear on his hands to interfere with Rhodes.

This defensive coach is really tall and strong; he could compete in a bodybuilding competition if he took off his shirt.

So at the beginning, Rodri was still struggling a bit.

Nagelsmann stopped the training session and personally demonstrated how to use his hips and thighs to lock down a position, how to use his shoulders to sense his opponent's center of gravity, and how to use changes in the rhythm of turning to create space.

"Rodri, you're not going to smash them apart, you're going to 'read' them, find that balance point, guide them like you're ballroom dancing, and then break free!"

Gradually, Rodri began to learn to use his body as a shield, and his ball protection became more and more solid. Even when surrounded, he could calmly pass the ball to his teammates.

Rodri already has a high football IQ, and Nash's training of him is to make his strengths even more apparent.

New signing Rice demonstrated his vision and interception ability as a defensive midfielder.

Besides defense and interception.

Nagelsmann also saw his potential in passing the ball with one touch and his set-piece skills.

Nash has carefully analyzed Rice's abilities.

He had watched many of Rice's games when he played for West Ham United and understood the professor's reason for choosing Rice.

Rice's overall ability, as well as his free-kick ability, is the best in West Ham United.

Therefore, in the extra training sessions, Rice had to repeatedly practice free kicks from different distances outside the penalty area.

When training from a volley shot with the inside of the foot to a shot with the instep.

Nagelsmann told Rice to "forget about angles, focus on power and accuracy first, and get the ball moving faster!"

Meanwhile, in team competitions.

He was instructed to reduce dribbling and move the ball into open space with one or two touches whenever possible.

Nash gave him some instructions.

"Decline, your job is to orchestrate the game, to control the tempo, and to get the ball quickly through the danger zones in midfield!"

Rice learned quickly, and his face often showed a focused expression. His long passing and distribution skills improved significantly.

The most comedic training.

Nothing beats the "weak-foot shooting training" centered around Martin Ødegaard.

Odegaard is known as the team's crippled player.

His left-foot technique is unparalleled; his passes are surgically precise, and his shots are extremely threatening.

But his right foot...

To paraphrase Aubameyang's quip...

"Martin's right foot was stiff and unresponsive, like it had just been taken out of the freezer."

In a specially designed practice session involving shooting with the weaker foot.

Odegaard faced an open goal and took a shot with his right foot, but the ball inexplicably went wide of the sideline. On one occasion, he even miskicked the ball, turning it into a slow throw-in.

His teammates were stunned at first, then burst into laughter.

Ashraf laughed as he spoke.

"Hahahaha... Martin, are you... are you just tickling the football?"

"Martin, that's a football, you don't need to be so gentle with it." Aubameyang clutched his stomach, laughing so hard he couldn't straighten up.

Lacazette also joked.

"Sometimes, I suspect that Martin has something hidden in his right shoe, which is why the ball always bounces in strange directions with his right foot."

Odegaard said with a helpless smile.

"Guys, don't be so harsh. I've already tried my best, okay?"

Even the usually composed Yan Yuan couldn't help but chuckle.

He walked over to the sullen-looking Odegaard and put his arm around his shoulder.

"Don't worry, Martin. Here, I'll teach you a simple way."

Yan Yuan personally demonstrated, starting with the most basic stance with the right foot as the supporting leg and the leg swinging motion.

"Don't think about exerting force first, find the feeling, push with the instep of your foot, just like you pass the ball with your left foot, only with the other foot."

Odegaard tried hard to imitate, but his movements remained stiff, and his shots were either weak and powerless or had absurd angles.

Aubameyang also joined in, offering guidance in his more explosive style.

"Tighten your ankle! Like this! Snap!"

As a result, Odegaard overdid the imitation and almost had a flash.

Seeing Odegaard's embarrassed look, Nagelsmann did not blame him, but instead showed a thoughtful smile.

He stopped the training and pulled Odegaard aside.

"Martin, listen, I know it's unrealistic to force you to turn your right foot into your left foot overnight."

But perhaps we can look at it another way: if you can't shoot comfortably with your right foot, why insist on using conventional shooting methods?

He took out his tablet and quickly pulled up several video clips, which were highlights of Angel Di Maria's amazing cross-field passes and shots.

"You can see how Di Maria handled it. He used his flexibility and coordination to complete unconventional movements with his non-dominant foot, and the effect was surprisingly good."

Although your right foot is weaker, your body coordination is excellent, so why not give it a try?

When you're in that position, if you can't adjust to your left foot in time, you could try using your right foot for support, and then using your left foot for a rabona shot or pass. This isn't just about technique; it's also about offensive creativity and deception.

These words made Odegaard's eyes light up.

He had seen Di Maria's videos before, but he hadn't paid much attention to them at the time.

He stopped obsessively practicing conventional right-footed shots and began to try more imaginative moves.

Although he was still quite comical at first, even tripping himself up, he gradually started to find his rhythm and occasionally managed to make some strangely curved passes.

Nagelsmann encouraged him: "Great! That's the kind of courage we need to break the mold! Keep practicing, make it your secret weapon!"

On the defensive line, 36-year-old veteran Pepe naturally played the role of "pillar of strength" and "big brother".

His experience is an invaluable asset.

During defensive drills, he constantly directed the young defenders around him.

The agile Cancelo, the composed Upamecano, the gifted but slightly impetuous Saliba, and the impactful Ashraf.

"João! Theo! Watch your positions! Don't stand too far forward, watch your backs!"

"Dayot, be decisive when you go for the ball, but coordinate with your teammates!"

"William, calm down! Look carefully before you kick! And Ashraf, you need to get deeper into the defensive line!"

Peipei's voice was very loud.

He not only explains positioning and timing, but also calls the young players together after the scrimmage to review the gains and losses and share his experience of playing in the top league for many years.

Martinez also gave some pointers to the young defenders, pointing out their defensive lapses, emphasizing that he has a global perspective from the goalkeeper position.

With the help of Pepe and Big Martin.

This young and talented defensive line has shown a visibly improved level of teamwork and defensive discipline.

The French center-back pairing of Upamecano and Saliba is becoming increasingly complementary.

And the most eye-catching focus on the training field.

It was undoubtedly Captain Yan Yuan.

Nagelsmann's training methods for his protégé, who has almost no technical weaknesses, are the most unique and demanding.

The challenge he set for Yan Yuan was to complete the attack under extremely restricted conditions.

At the start of training, Nagelsmann assigned two defensive players to double-team Yan Yuan.

This was practically commonplace for Yan Yuan.

He uses changes in rhythm and his signature "Phoenix Tail Spin" to get past opponents, often making it easy for him to escape.

But Nagelsmann's requirement is...

"Strictness isn't just about getting past the defender; it's about simultaneously identifying openings and creating dangerous passes or shots!"

As Yan Yuan gradually adapts, the challenges escalate.

The number of defenders has increased to three, or even four!

They were allowed to engage in more intense physical confrontations within reasonable limits, blocking passing routes and reducing Yan Yuan's space to maneuver.

Such a scene often occurs on the training ground: Yan Yuan is surrounded by three or four strong men in a narrow area, trapped in a net.

"Yan! Think of a way! Use your body, your feints, use every possible method to crawl out!"

Nagelsmann shouted from the sidelines, his eyes sharp.

For a fleeting moment, Nashman seemed to feel as if he had returned to his days at Hoffenheim.

Yan Yuan was drenched in sweat, but the light in his eyes grew even brighter.

He no longer relied solely on pure skill, but began to use more physical contact to position himself, exploiting the tiny gaps between defenders, and even actively seeking collisions to use the rebound force to complete breakthroughs.

He can be as slippery as an eel at times, and as tough as a bull at others.

Facing a five-man attack, he executed a brilliant Marseille turn followed by a Cruyff turn.

He squeezed through the crowd and, before the ball even hit the ground, unleashed a powerful volley that found the back of the net!

After this attack was completed, the entire stadium gasped in amazement.

"So cool!!!"

"Great job, Captain!!"

"That's it!!! Yan!!"

Both the coach and the players involved in the defense couldn't help but applaud him.

Nagelsmann's lips curled into a satisfied smile.

Yes, that's Nagelsmann's method.

It comes from the method Sir Alex Ferguson used to train Cristiano Ronaldo.

That is, forging a superstar's ability to break through under extreme pressure.

Yan Yuan is growing rapidly on this path.

His success rate against multiple opponents went from occasional flashes of brilliance at the beginning.

Even when facing double teams of four or six players, he was able to maintain a high level of ball handling quality.

His rapid progress left all his teammates in awe.

During a training break, Rodri watched Yan Yuan's retreating figure and sighed to Rice beside him.

"See, Declan? We can never do anything about our captain. I feel like all of us are hanging on him, but he still manages to put the ball in."

Rice nodded in agreement.

"Otherwise, how could he become the Premier League captain at 19? He's undoubtedly world-class... We need to train hard, at least we can't hold them back."

"Saka, do you think the captain can win the Ballon d'Or this year?" Achraf asked Saka casually.

After thinking for a moment, Saka replied.

"I feel this shouldn't be a question, it's a statement. It's not that the captain needs the Ballon d'Or to prove himself, but rather that the Ballon d'Or needs to prove its fairness by awarding the prize to the captain."

……

Nagelsmann's training sessions are intense and demanding, but the entire base is always filled with a positive and uplifting atmosphere.

Because everyone can clearly see that these seemingly "torturous" training sessions are genuinely improving their abilities.

Nagelsmann is not simply harsh.

He is good at encouraging others, and his comments are always insightful and constructive.

It's common to see teammates teasing each other, giving each other guidance, and encouraging each other.

Aubameyang will compete with Saka in a sprint speed contest.

Lacazette would pull Odegaard aside to practice shooting.

Pepe would also patiently give extra coaching to the young defenders.

As the team leader, Yan Yuan set an example by arriving at training earliest and leaving latest.

He not only completes his own extremely difficult tasks, but also takes the initiative to help new recruits adapt to tactics and impart his experience to young players.

His presence was like a magnet, firmly uniting the entire team together.

As the sun sets, a day of arduous training comes to an end.

Nagelsmann stood on the sidelines, watching his players' backs as they walked away, his heart filled with confidence.

This summer in North London, Arsenal is quietly forging an even sharper sword.