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

As November approaches, the air in London is already noticeably cool.

Arsenal's players have just finished a high-intensity training session, their training clothes soaked with sweat, but everyone's face is beaming with positivity.

The team's recent form is phenomenal:

客场3比1力克作风硬朗的狼队，主场3比0轻取伯恩利，英联杯第四圈更是4比0横扫南安普顿，一路高歌猛进。

And at the heart of all these glorious achievements, without a doubt, is their captain—Yan Yuan.

In these three matches, Yan Yuan delivered a terrifying performance with 5 goals and 2 assists.

Their attacking efficiency is unparalleled in the Premier League, and their lead in the top scorers list has widened to a daunting level.

But it's much more than that.

His organization, his defense, and his leadership together made Arsenal an invincible force.

After the training session ended, Yan Yuan did not leave immediately.

He took a shower and changed into a simple but appropriate casual outfit.

He wore a black jacket over a white long-sleeved shirt, paired with well-fitting white casual trousers and Adidas casual shoes. His accessories included white headphones hanging around his neck.

This outfit was designed for him by Lin Jianwei; it's Yan Yuan's style as a youthful male college student.

Xiao Yan looks handsome and refreshed today.

Today, he is to be interviewed in the reception room of the training base by Sarah Jones, a senior sports reporter for the well-known London media outlet, the London Evening Standard.

The reception room was decorated in a warm and comfortable style, with soft sofas, warm-toned lighting, and a faint aroma of coffee in the air.

Sarah Jones is a seasoned journalist known for her sharp and insightful questions, but her smile today seemed particularly warm.

She knew that the young man in front of her was not only a football hero of this city, or even the British Isles, but also an individual with a very compelling story.

"Yan, thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy schedule." Sarah smiled, turned on the recorder, and began the interview.

Yan Yuan leaned back on the sofa with a relaxed expression and returned a gentle smile.

"It's my pleasure, Ms. Sarah, as long as the questions aren't too tricky."

"Don't worry, we won't be talking about tactics or analyzing the opponent today," Sarah laughed. "It'll be more like a casual chat between friends. First of all, I must congratulate you and the team on your recent outstanding performance; you've been absolutely unstoppable."

"Thank you," Yan Yuan nodded. "The team is indeed in a very good rhythm, and everyone is full of confidence, which is very important."

After exchanging pleasantries, Sarah skillfully steered the conversation to a more personal topic.

"Yan, as we all know, the life of a professional athlete is highly structured and full of pressure, with daily training, matches, and recovery, over and over again."

I have a question that I'm very curious about, and I think many fans might also like to know:

Everyone knows you're a player known for your self-discipline, but sometimes, do you ever wake up one morning, look at the weather outside the window, or simply...

"Just not wanting to do anything? That pure feeling of wanting to stay in bed, wanting to forget about training, just wanting to clear your mind for the whole day?"

This question seems to hit a very real and universal point.

Yan Yuan did not answer immediately. He tilted his head slightly, looked at the ceiling, and carefully searched his memories. Then he laughed.

"Oh, of course! It happens all the time!" Yan Yuan's answer was surprisingly straightforward.

"Especially on rainy winter mornings in London, the moment the alarm clock rings, I really... really want to turn it off and tell myself: 'To hell with training, it's the end of the world today, I'm going to sleep until I naturally wake up!'"

His description was vivid and humorous.

Even Sarah and the photographer next to her couldn't help but laugh.

"And then...?" Sarah pressed, her eyes sparkling.

"What finally made you get out of that warm bed? Was it a sense of responsibility? Your love for football? Or the fear of being fined by the coach?" Sarah joked.

Yan Yuan smiled and shook his head, leaning forward with his elbows on his knees, adopting a relaxed posture as he spoke.

"To be honest, at first I was probably really afraid of getting fined."

Yan Yuan winked playfully at the camera, a response that elicited laughter.

"But later, I found a more effective method. I would give myself a very small 'transaction'."

"trade?"

“Yes,” Yan Yuan explained, “For example, I would say to myself: ‘Okay, Yan Yuan, you can lie down for another five minutes, and even fantasize about how wonderful it would be if today were a day off. But after five minutes, you must get up, and after you get up, you can first drink a cup of your favorite ginger tea with double the honey, instead of going straight to the cold training field.’”

Yan Yuan continued.

"Or, 'Today's warm-up run might be boring, but if you finish it, you can have an extra serving of your favorite pudding for lunch.' It's that kind of very small 'reward' that can immediately bring a little bit of pleasure."

I've found that confronting the feeling of "not wanting to do anything" head-on often doesn't work well.

You need a little trick to 'deceive' yourself, give your brain a positive expectation, and when you actually take action and get into training, that inertia will disappear.

Moreover, usually when you get to the training field, see your teammates, and step onto the grass, that purest love for football will naturally return, dispelling all laziness.

Sarah took careful notes, her eyes filled with admiration.

"That's a really smart and practical method. It sounds like you know how to 'negotiate' with yourself."

"There's nothing we can do, professional athletes are human too." Yan Yuan shrugged, his tone relaxed. "The key is to accept this emotion; it's normal. Then find a way to get around it, instead of letting it trap you."

The atmosphere during the interview became increasingly harmonious.

Sarah then inquired about his personal life.

"We all know that you and Ms. Lin Jianwei have a very good relationship. With such a tight schedule and high level of attention, how do you manage this relationship? Is there any special... secret to getting along?"

This is a somewhat personal question, but Sarah asked it very cleverly.

A warm smile appeared on Yan Yuan's face, and his eyes softened considerably when Lin Jianwei was mentioned.

"My girlfriend... she understands me very well and gives me tremendous support. For example, the outfit I'm wearing today was picked out by her. What do you think? She has good taste, right?"

As Yan Yuan spoke, he also showed off his clothes to the camera.

Sarah replied with a smile.

"It seems you have a girlfriend with great taste, Yan. What's your secret to a good relationship with your girlfriend?"

Yan Yuan thought for a moment, then said sincerely,

"We don't really have any special secrets, we just try to create as much quality time as possible together."

For example, on rest days when we don't train or compete, we'll watch a movie together at home, or simply go for a walk in the park.

She doesn't put too much pressure on me before competitions, and afterward, regardless of winning or losing, she always cares about my feelings first, not the result. Being with her is when I feel most comfortable and relaxed.

Yan Yuan thought for a moment and added an interesting detail.

"Sometimes, we bicker like any other couple. For example, she might complain that a certain move I make while playing soccer is 'terribly ugly,' and I'll retort that a certain photo she took has a bad composition."

This relaxed interaction actually helps us escape from immense pressure, making us feel like we're just an ordinary couple. "Of course," he said, lowering his voice humorously.

"Most of the time I give in to her, after all, she's a financial trader, so it's understandable that she has a bit of a temper."

This little "complaint" made Sarah laugh again.

"So, besides football, what other hobbies do you have that are not widely known? Or, on your rare days off, what do you like to do to relax?" Sarah continued to probe.

"I'm actually quite a homebody," Yan Yuan admitted somewhat embarrassedly.

"If it weren't for my girlfriend frequently dragging me out to play, I would probably prefer to stay at home."

I enjoy reading all kinds of books—programming, history, novels, even some philosophical works. Games are also a must, but I play a wide variety, from FPS games to football games, depending on my mood.

A mischievous glint flashed in Yan Yuan's eyes.

"Oh, right, another hobby is that I really enjoy building Lego sets, especially the complex ones with thousands of parts."

"Things that require extreme focus and patience allow me to completely detach from the world of football, and it feels very stress-relieving. It's just..." He smiled helplessly, "After finishing, I have nowhere to put it, and my girlfriend often complains that it takes up too much space."

Sarah was pleasantly surprised by this unexpectedly cute hobby.

"I never expected that our on-field commander is also a craft expert off the field."

As the interview drew to a close, Sarah asked a more in-depth question.

"Yan, you can say that you have achieved great success now. Champions League, FIFA World Player of the Year, Ballon d'Or favorite... You have everything that most players dream of."

Have you ever thought about what the most essential meaning of football is to you, beyond the honors and achievements? What sustains your passion and motivation?

This question made Yan Yuan fall silent for a moment. He suppressed his smile, and his gaze became deep and sincere.

"That's a very good question, Ms. Sarah."

He said slowly,

"Honors and trophies are certainly important; they are recognition of your hard work and dedication. But for me, the most essential meaning of football is its power to connect people."

Yan Yuan continued to organize his thoughts and express his feelings.

"When I played my first pickup game as a child, the purest joy that football brought me was the feeling of running and passing the ball with my friends and cheering for a goal."

Now, this joy has reappeared on an even larger scale.

Football connects me with my teammates, with the club's fans, and even with people from different countries and cultures.

When you see that your single goal can instantly evoke the same joy in thousands of people; when you can truly help children and bring them hope through projects like the "Wenger Elementary School"...

You'll feel that the sport you're involved in transcends the competition itself; it becomes a language, a medium that conveys passion, unity, and positive energy. This potential for connection is the most enduring and powerful driving force deep within me.

Yan Yuan's answer was sincere and inspiring.

Sarah nodded repeatedly as she listened to him.

Finally, Sarah ended the conversation with a lighthearted question.

"What would you like to say to all the young fans who support you and idolize you?"

Yan Yuan smiled at the camera, like a kind older brother.

"Thank you for your support. What I want to say is that no matter what your dream is, whether it's football or any other field, please be sure to enjoy the process of pursuing your dream itself."

There will be difficulties, and there will be moments when you want to give up. That's all normal. The important thing is to find that original, simple reason why you love it, and then stay true to yourself, keep working hard, and don't forget to find balance and happiness in life.

Just like how I deal with sleeping in, sometimes it takes a little trick, but ultimately, passion will take you very far.

The interview ended in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

Yan Yuan's humor, candor, and wisdom left a very deep impression on Sarah Jones.

Once this interview was published,

It immediately sparked widespread discussion and praise.

In the past, Yan Yuan was known to fans as the strict and self-disciplined "Arsenal helmsman".

But after this interview...

Yan Yuan is no longer that unattainable superstar.

He's a young man who also likes to sleep in, build Lego sets, and bicker with his girlfriend.

It is this combination of exceptional talent and ordinary humanity that makes him not only a good player, but also a charming and lovable person.