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

The next day was a light rainy, overcast day, the perfect weather for training—cool and comfortable.

After yesterday's intra-squad scrimmage, Yan Yuan's Salah-esque curveball has become a hot topic of discussion among the team.

His teammates looked at him with a mixture of surprise and teasing, especially when he walked to the right wing to warm up, several close teammates immediately surrounded him.

"Hey, isn't this our 'new Salah'?" Amiri chuckled, patting him on the shoulder. "Are you going to show off your left-footed curveball again today?"

"Amiri, you must still remember the goal I scored against you yesterday," Yan Yuan teased back.

"Hey, you little rascal..." Amiri grabbed Yan Yuan and started rubbing him.

"Yan, I bet the coach stayed up all night designing tactics for you. Don't let us down later," Gnabry said to Yan Yuan.

"Cough...Really?"

"I heard it from the security guard; the coach really did go home very late last night."

Nagelsmann appeared right behind everyone, and after observing their spirits, he felt they were in pretty good shape.

"Alright, everyone, start warming up! Today we'll learn while we run!"

At his command, the first team players began to warm up together. After the warm-up, Nagelsmann blew his whistle to signal the players to assemble.

He stood in front of the tactics board, his gaze sweeping over each player, finally lingering on Yan Yuan for a second, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"Today we're going to learn a new tactical variation," Nagelsmann said bluntly.

"The core idea is to use the offensive threat on the right flank to create more scoring opportunities."

He picked up a tactical pen and drew a 4-2-3-1 formation on the board, then drew a striking red circle on the right flank.

"I believe everyone saw it yesterday: Yan's ability to break through and shoot on the right wing, especially his left-footed technique, can become a new attacking threat for us," Nagelsmann explained.

"But this doesn't mean we're going to completely change the existing tactical system; rather, we're going to add a change to the existing system."

He explained the new positioning requirements in detail:

When Yan Yuan receives the ball on the right flank, the center forward needs to move towards the far post to draw the attention of the center-backs;

The winger on the left flank should tuck in and be ready to receive cutback passes or take a follow-up shot.

Of the two midfielders, one needs to push forward to provide support, while the other stays in the backfield to protect the defense.

"The core of this tactic lies in off-the-ball movement," Nagelsmann emphasized.

"Yan's left-footed curling shots are very threatening, but if his teammates stand still, the opponent can easily block his shooting angle. Therefore, you must create space for him to shoot by making runs and stretching the defensive line."

When Nagelsmann was explaining, Yan Yuan took the most attention. How rare! This was his first time being used as the key to a new tactic.

After the explanation, the players were divided into two groups and began practicing off-the-ball movement.

Nagelsmann personally directed the operation, constantly adjusting the players' positions and movement routes.

Yan Yuan was positioned on the right wing, repeatedly practicing his left-footed shot preparation after cutting inside, while the other players coordinated around his movement.

At first, his teammates were still a bit unfamiliar with their positioning. After several attempts, either the center forward ran too early or the midfielders moved forward too slowly, which resulted in Yan Yuan having few passing options when he received the ball.

But Nagelsmann wasn't in a hurry. He stopped the training session and patiently pointed out the problems: "Uth, as a center forward, your runs need to be half a second later. Wait until Yan Yuan starts cutting inside before you start moving; your midfield runs need to be more decisive, don't hesitate."

"Understood, Coach!" Ute and Yan Yuan replied simultaneously.

After several adjustments, the coordination gradually became smoother.

After Yan Yuan received the ball on the right flank, the center forward pulled the defense back in time, and the left winger was able to tuck in in time, allowing him to calmly shoot with his left foot.

Nagelsmann stood on the sidelines, carefully observing every run and pass, occasionally nodding in satisfaction.

During a training break, Yan Yuan went to the sidelines to get a drink of water, and Nagelsmann came over to him.

"How was it like being the offensive focal point for the first time? Yan?" Nash asked.

"Not bad, Coach, but our positioning needs a bit more coordination." Yan Yuan wiped his sweat. "But my left foot feels smoother than yesterday."

Nagelsmann smiled: "Very good. Remember, the core of this tactic is not to let you solve problems alone, but to maximize your technical advantages through teamwork."

"I will practice hard, coach. Everyone's teamwork is excellent, there's nothing to complain about." Yan Yuan answered the coach while also affirming his teammates' efforts. Nagelsmann's trust was hard-won, and he had to repay that expectation with his performance.

Training continued, and Nagelsmann increased the intensity of the competition, putting appropriate pressure on the defensive players to simulate a real game environment.

Yan Yuan's positioning is more flexible, sometimes cutting inside and sometimes going down the wing, making him unpredictable for defenders.

The teammates' teamwork became increasingly skilled, with the center forward drawing defenders, the midfielders making runs forward, and the wingers providing support, gradually forming a complete tactical system.

Around noon, Nagelsmann blew his whistle to stop training and called the players together for a debriefing.

"The progress in today's new tactical training is very obvious." He looked around at everyone. "Always remember, tactics are static, but people are dynamic. The situation on the field changes in an instant, and you must adjust according to the opponent's defense."

He specifically looked at Yan Yuan: "Especially you, kid. Although your inside cut is already pretty good, don't limit yourself to just cutting inside. If the opponent focuses on blocking your left foot, you need to change your strategy in time, cross from the byline or pass back to your teammates, just like you used to do."

"Yes, Coach!"

Yan Yuan carefully noted down the coach's instructions, silently reviewing every detail of the training in his mind. The real test would come in the afternoon's scrimmage.

The weather cleared up in the afternoon, and the match took place under the blazing sun, much hotter than in the morning.

Yan Yuan stood on the right side, gently stepped on the grass, and felt the texture under his feet.

His team will practice their new tactics for the first time today, using his right-wing breakthroughs and left-footed curling shots as the core of their attack.

The opposing team fielded a defensive lineup with standard tactical arrangements, and the coaching staff clearly wanted to see if this new approach could break through their familiar defense.

The whistle blew, and the game began.

Yan Yuan's first touch of the ball drew shouts from his teammates.

Amiri delivered a diagonal pass to him on the right wing, where the defender immediately closed in, habitually blocking his path to cut inside with his right foot.

But this time, Yan Yuan lightly flicked his left foot with the outside of his foot, suddenly accelerating down the wing. The defender was caught off guard and was left half a body length behind.

"Cross!" Ute shouted from inside the penalty area.

Yan Yuan caught a glimpse of his teammate's movement out of the corner of his eye, but instead of crossing, he suddenly stopped, cut the ball back with his right foot, and the defender stumbled and rushed over.

Just as the opponent lost their balance, he flicked the ball with the instep of his left foot, sending it arcing through the air.

Head straight for the far corner!

The goalkeeper made a diving save, barely managing to touch the ball with his fingertips, but the ball was too fast and still went into the net!

"Beautiful!" Demirbay rushed over and ruffled his hair vigorously. "Your left foot is amazing!"

On the sidelines, Nagelsmann stood with his arms crossed and a slight smile on his lips.

He didn't cheer loudly, but simply whispered to the assistant coach, "See? This is the effect we wanted."

After the restart, the opponents clearly intensified their marking of Yan Yuan. The left-back no longer made easy tackles but maintained distance to prevent him from breaking through.

Yan Yuan noticed the change and began to drop back frequently to receive passes and play one-two combinations with the midfielders.

In the 18th minute, Yan Yuan dropped back to the midfield line to receive the ball, and suddenly played a through ball that broke through the defense. The right-back overlapped on the wing and crossed from the byline.

Center forward Uth scored a goal after a close-range finish!

"Great shot, Yan!" Uth pointed at him immediately after scoring. "That pass was perfect!"

Yan Yuan and Ute celebrated with a high five. Half the credit for this goal goes to the new tactical positioning design. It was the center forward's movement that created a gap in the opponent's defense, allowing his through ball to be perfectly timed.

The opponent adjusted their defensive strategy again, with the left-back marking him closely and even committing fouls to prevent him from turning.

Yan Yuan was fouled twice, but he didn't panic. Instead, he took advantage of his opponent's pressing habits and started to try a simpler one-touch pass.

In the 32nd minute, Yan Yuan received the ball with his back to goal on the right flank, and the defenders held him tightly.

Instead of forcing a turn, he gently tapped the ball with his left heel, passing it to the onrushing midfielder, and then made a run forward himself.

The midfielders understood immediately and made a through pass, instantly creating a one-on-one opportunity for Yan Yuan!

The goalkeeper rushed out of his goal, Yan Yuan calmly observed the situation, and then pushed the ball into the far corner with his left foot, scoring another goal!

"So calm! That's exactly how it feels!" Nagelsmann finally couldn't help but applaud from the sidelines.

Before halftime, Yan Yuan once again demonstrated his individual ability.

He dribbled past the defender on the right wing, cut inside to the edge of the penalty area, and curled a left-footed shot into the top corner to complete his hat-trick!

His teammates rushed over, some imitating his celebration, others shouting "Pharaoh has possessed you!" The training ground was filled with jubilation.

In the second half, Nagelsmann deliberately adjusted the opponent's defensive formation, having two players double-team Yan Yuan.

He wanted to put more pressure on Yan Yuan.

Faced with the encirclement and suppression, Yan Yuan began to actively retreat to organize his forces, and even switched positions to the left flank to create chaos.

In the 48th minute, he drifted to the left wing and suddenly cut inside, sending a diagonal pass with the outside of his right foot, which he was not good at, assisting the right-back who made a powerful shot into the goal.

"Not bad! You've even mastered the outside-of-the-foot pass with your right foot?" Kramaric joked with a smile.

Yan Yuan chuckled and said, "That was just pure luck."

It was definitely a fluke; his outside-of-the-foot passing isn't that consistent.

But he had already memorized this detail: if the opponent focused on blocking his left foot, his ability to handle the ball with his right foot would become very important.

The competition ended with Yan Yuan's team winning 5-1.

Nagelsmann gathered the whole team together and highlighted the effectiveness of the new tactics.

"Yan's performance today was perfect, but more importantly, you all understood the essence of this tactic," he said, looking around at everyone.

"It's not about finding Yan on every ball, but about creating opportunities for others through his threat."

He deliberately walked up to Yan Yuan and said, "Kid, your left foot is truly amazing. Keep it up, but remember, the more crucial the moment, the calmer you need to make your choices. Always maintain your advantage of composure."

"It definitely will, Coach!" Yan Yuan nodded solemnly.