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

The camera then returns to the Bundesliga.

Yan Yuan's breakthrough came too quickly and too fiercely; the rise of this Chinese-American star caught the entire Bundesliga off guard.

Initially, in the eyes of other clubs, he was just a young player who had been temporarily brought up by Nagelsmann for training.

A young player who might have flashes of brilliance in some matches, but will ultimately be crushed by more experienced opponents.

Yan Yuan's name never even appeared in any club's tactical meeting room.

However, when he easily scored four goals against lower-league side Erfurt Red-Westphalia in the first round of the German Cup, when he scored a last-minute winner against Liverpool in the Champions League qualifiers, and when he single-handedly tore apart Bayern Munich's defense at Hoffenheim's home ground.

Bundesliga coaches have finally realized that this 17-year-old English-Chinese right winger is no longer a "hidden phenomenon."

Rather, it is a threat that must be taken seriously.

After the match against Hoffenheim, in Bayern Munich's tactical meeting room on Säbener Straße in Munich.

The projector was repeatedly playing footage of Yan Yuan touching the ball during Hoffenheim's 4-2 victory over Bayern Munich.

Ancelotti has been reviewing the game's defeat all day, his brow still furrowed, his eyes fixed on the screen, and the difference in his eye size becoming increasingly obvious.

His assistant coach, Hermann, pointed to Yan Yuan's inside cut on the right wing and said in a deep voice:

"Carlo, his explosiveness is much stronger than we expected, and his change of direction is very unpredictable, not the typical English winger."

He's somewhat like Robben, but more...elusive, so he also has a bit of Müller's style; he seems to be a versatile player.

Ancelotti nodded slowly and said in heavily accented German:

"We underestimated his off-the-ball movement. He looks like he's waiting for an opportunity, but he can suddenly accelerate into the penalty area the next second. This kind of observation is not accidental; it's a talent."

Bayern's defensive coach added: "Also, Carlo, our full-backs have been out of balance by him too many times. Yan's feints are very natural, and he knows how to exploit the opponent's inertia."

Ancelotti finally made the decision: "In our next home game, if we face him again, we must have him marked by a specific player and absolutely cannot give him any more space."

Meanwhile, in RB Leipzig's tactical analysis room, young coach Hasenhüttl was having a heated discussion with data analysts.

Yan Yuan's stats were projected onto the big screen: an average of 79 successful passes, 5.2 successful dribbles, and a shooting accuracy of 71%.

Hasenhüttl shook his head: "Well... I have to say, Nagelsmann really knows how to use young players. He used Yan Yuan too cleverly. He's not a traditional winger; he's more like a free agent."

Nagelsmann allows him to switch freely between the right flank and the center, making it difficult for defenders to predict his movements.

The Leipzig assistant coach pointed to Yan Yuan's changing position in Hoffenheim's attacking system and said:

"Did you see that? He often receives the ball on the wing and then suddenly cuts inside, but sometimes he will deliberately drift to the wing to attract the defense, and then suddenly pass to a teammate who is making a run. His decision-making ability is not like that of a 17-year-old at all."

No, it's less about decision-making ability and more about his football intelligence.

Hasenhüttl pondered for a moment and finally decided:

"We need to restrict his movement space, force him to go to the outside, and prevent him from easily cutting inside."

At the same time, our full-backs must remain vigilant and not be fooled by his simple feints.

Bayer Leverkusen's coaching staff took a different approach to studying Yan Yuan.

They asked someone to get their hands on a video of Yan Yuan during his time in the Paris Saint-Germain youth training camp, in an attempt to find his weaknesses.

However, the more they watched the videos, the more confused they became.

Yan Yuan's performance for Paris Saint-Germain U19 was indeed mediocre, even lacking any highlights.

It's not that its current performance is exactly the same; it's that it's completely unrelated.

Bayer Leverkusen coach Herlich frowned: "This doesn't make any sense at all. His statistics in the youth teams are completely unrecognizable from his current form."

The assistant coach explained, "Sir, the only explanation is that Nagelsmann has found his 'switch'."

They repeatedly compared Yan Yuan's playing style in the youth team and the first team, and finally discovered a key point: in Hoffenheim's first team, Yan Yuan was given a high degree of freedom, and Nagelsmann's tactical system allowed him to play freely in the attacking third, rather than being fixed on the wing to execute tactics as in the PSG youth team.

Herlich suddenly realized: "I understand! Your explanation makes sense. He didn't suddenly become stronger, but was suddenly allowed to become stronger."

The atmosphere was even more somber in the tactics room in Stuttgart.

As Hoffenheim's fierce city rivals, the Stuttgart coaching staff conducted an almost obsessive study of Yan Yuan.

Even more demanding than Bayern Munich.

They even simulated Hoffenheim's attacking patterns, trying to replicate Yan Yuan's positioning and passing choices in training.

Stuttgart coach Wolf stared at Yan Yuan on the screen and said in a low voice, "The most terrifying thing about this kid is not his technique, but his composure. Look at that goal he scored against Bayern. He clearly knew that Ulreich was blocking the near post, but he still chose to push it to the far post, and the power and angle were perfect."

The assistant coach nodded in agreement, saying, "His mental fortitude is incredible; his performance on the field looks like he's been playing for many years."

Wolf ultimately decided: "We must use physical contact to disrupt him and prevent him from getting the ball comfortably."

At the same time, our defensive midfielders must constantly monitor his off-the-ball runs and not allow him to receive the ball easily.

Bundesliga coaches have realized that Nagelsmann has identified Yan Yuan as a key player to develop this season.

Hoffenheim's tactical system is gradually unfolding around Yan Yuan, and his performance has proven that he is by no means a flash in the pan.

Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen, VfB Stuttgart... these Bundesliga powerhouses that once looked down on him or didn't even know him are now forced to re-evaluate this 17-year-old prodigy.

They began to adjust their tactics, formulate targeted defensive strategies, and even sacrifice some offensive firepower to limit Yan Yuan's performance.

However, Yan Yuan's threat lies not only in his individual ability, but also in his perfect integration with the Hoffenheim system.

Nagelsmann's tactics certainly gave him freedom, but most importantly, Yan Yuan has indeed repaid the coach's trust with one amazing performance after another.

Yan Yuan and Nagelsmann can be said to complement each other.

Bundesliga teams are once again on high alert for Hoffenheim, this time not because of the "Hoffenheim miracle," but because of this kid named Yan Yuan.

This kid, who is not even 18 years old yet, is no longer an unknown in the Bundesliga.

……

The Bundesliga is studying Yan Yuan, and Yan Yuan is studying exam papers.

Today, the monthly exam is being held in a classroom at the Hoffenheim youth players' professional school.

Yan Yuan sat by the window, his head down, quickly writing the last electricity question on the physics exam.

His pen glided smoothly across the paper with almost no pause, the complex circuit diagrams and formulas already arranged and combined in his mind.

The classroom was so quiet that only the rustling of turning pages and writing could be heard. While the other students were still frowning and thinking, Yan Yuan had already closed his test paper and let out a soft sigh of relief.

He looked up at the clock on the wall; there were still forty minutes left until the exam ended.

The proctor noticed his actions and raised an eyebrow in slight surprise.

Yan Yuan nodded politely to the teacher, stood up, and handed in his test paper.

The teacher took the test paper and couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "So fast? Have you checked it?"

Yan Yuan smiled and answered softly:

"Yes, I've checked it, sir. I've finished everything."

His tone was calm, without any boasting, simply stating the facts.

As Yan Yuan walked out of the classroom, he took out his backpack from his locker. Inside, besides a few textbooks, there was also a somewhat old-looking soccer ball.

He skillfully retrieved the ball, held it with one hand, and gently tossed it. The ball landed steadily on his shoulder. He tilted his head slightly and rubbed the ball against his cheek.

"Great, I can play football again," he couldn't help but think to himself.

For Yan Yuan, studying and football have never been mutually exclusive.

On the contrary, they complement each other. When he gets tired of studying, he plays football, and when he gets tired of playing football, he studies. Alternating between the two keeps him alert and efficient.

This habit originated from his family.

His father came to England from China in his early years to work hard. After building his business from scratch, he still took the time to study for a "watered-down master's degree," which he called "gilding his resume."

This shows that Yan's father still retains some intellectual ideals deep down, even after settling abroad.

Mother Yan, on the other hand, is a typical Chinese parent. From a young age, she instilled in Yan Yuan the idea that "both hands must be strong."

Playing football is fine, but you also need to study.

Yan Yuan did not object to his family's arrangement.

On the contrary, he discovered that he was actually quite good at learning.

He can easily handle subjects like languages, mathematics, and physics, which are headaches for many professional players.

He even considered that if one day football became an unworkable path, he might go to university.

Of course, this thought only flashed through his mind. Right now, he wants to prove that he can go further on the football field.

He carried the soccer ball on his back and strode quickly toward the training field.

The first-team players are off today, and the entire field is empty except for a few youth team kids practicing passing in a distant corner.

Yan Yuan didn't care; if no teammates practiced with him, he would practice ball control on his own.

After putting down his backpack, he dragged a basket of marker discs from the sidelines and skillfully laid them out on the grass to create a complex ball control route.

He arranged these markers into irregular obstacles to simulate the pressing and change-of-direction requirements that might be encountered in a match. He took a deep breath, gently flicked the ball, and began his individual training session for the day.

With a gentle push from the inside of his left foot and a flick from the outside of his right foot, his body tilted slightly, and the football skillfully weaved between the goalposts.

His movements are not flashy, but extremely precise. Every touch of the ball seems to be calculated precisely. The ball always sticks to his feet, and his success rate in breaking through is quite high.

After practicing for twenty minutes, fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, but his eyes remained focused.

He stopped, wiped his sweat, took out a water bottle from his backpack and took a sip. Then, he changed his training program, this time focusing on sudden stops and changes of direction while dribbling at high speed.

He accelerated his sprint, stopped abruptly just before the marker, pulled the ball back with the sole of his foot, and then quickly changed direction.

He repeated this movement more than ten times until muscle memory made each change of direction feel incredibly natural.

At the edge of the training field, a few kids from the youth team secretly gathered around, whispering among themselves.

"Is that Yan Yuan? The one from the first team..."

"Yes, that's him! Did you see the goal he scored against Bayern two days ago!"

"He trains so hard...no wonder he made it straight into the first team."

"I heard he's also a very good student..."

Yan Yuan heard their whispers, but did not stop training.

He was already used to this kind of attention; whether it was envy or doubt, it was just background noise to him.

His attention was completely focused on the football at his feet; every touch and every change of direction was preparation for the next match.

During a break in practice, Yan Yuan's phone received a new message from his mentor:

【Yan, come see me before training tomorrow. I need to discuss some tactical adjustments with you.】

Yan Yuan quickly replied:

Okay, Coach.

He put away his phone, feeling even more excited.

His mentor has been paying more and more attention to him lately, and has even started to tailor tactics for him. This trust makes him both excited and pressured, and he doesn't want to let him down.

He returned to training, this time simulating the tight defense he might encounter in a match.

He imagined himself facing either Bayern's Hummels or Leipzig's Orban, using quick footwork and changes of direction to get rid of his "virtual opponents."

His breathing gradually became heavier, but the rhythm remained steady, as if he were truly in the midst of an intense match.

After another half hour of practice, as darkness fell, the lights in the training ground automatically turned on.

Yan Yuan finally stopped, bent over, and braced himself on his knees, panting heavily. His training clothes were soaked with sweat, but his eyes remained bright.

He packed up the signboard, stuffed the soccer ball back into his backpack, picked up his water bottle, and drank the last drop of water.

As we walked out of the training field, the youth team kids were still standing there. They looked like they were U17. One of them mustered up the courage to shout:

"Yan! Could you give us your autograph?"

Yan Yuan paused for a moment, then smiled and walked over, took the pen and signed his name on their jerseys.

After signing, he patted one of the children on the shoulder and said in German, "Practice hard, and maybe I'll see you on the training field next time."

Leaving the training ground, Yan Yuan headed towards his dormitory. His phone vibrated again; this time it was a message from his mother:

"Son, how did your exam go?"

He replied as he walked, "It's alright, I should be able to get an A."

Yan's mother replied, "That's good. Mom doesn't object to you playing football, but you absolutely can't fall behind in your studies. Remember to send me your report card when it comes out."

Yan Yuan understood his mother's actions and thoughts. A professional player's career is full of uncertainties, and having more options is always a good thing.

Back in his dorm, he took a shower, then sat down at his desk and opened his tactics notebook for tomorrow.

The physics exam is over, but the "exam" in football is still going on.

He stared at the densely packed tactical diagrams in his notebook, and soon continued practicing in the system space.

Yan Yuan seemed to work non-stop all day.