[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back":3,"chapter-football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-chapter-37":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Football: At 16, Let Me Retire and Come Back?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2300007,4499,"Chapter 37: Zwolle Head Coach: Underestimating Your Opponent Comes at a Price!","football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-chapter-37",37,"\u003Cp>twitter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A 16-year-old Asian? Is Ten Hag insane?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You probably don’t watch much soccer, but Tang is pretty good—he’s the most deceptive player I’ve ever seen.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I actually enjoy watching Tang play, but I think Utrecht should stay more low-key.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【If an Asian starts, Utrecht’s winning streak is over!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Zwolle, forward!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Twitter, opinions on Ten Hag’s decision are sharply divided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most fans believe it’s too soon to start Tang Ye; the majority support this view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some fans support Ten Hag, arguing that Utrecht should give young players opportunities now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet fans backing Tang Ye’s start remain a minority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No problem—the Chinese fans have already been brought to a fever pitch by Ten Hag!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eric Ten Hag?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eric Saint-Ten Haag!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the locker room, Tang Ye grips the bottom of his shirt, looking tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s about to buy a Valdi Red Bull worth 5 Comeback Points, meaning he must record at least one assist in today’s match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, it’s a loss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re finally nervous? I thought you never got nervous.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten Hag walks over with a smile: “If you can’t handle the pressure, or if anything goes wrong, just signal me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye shakes his head: “I’ll play through.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Zwolle’s head coach, Aumont, strides solemnly into the press conference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click-click!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aumont, today Utrecht is starting a reserve player—do you know Tang? He’s only 16!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The press conference is lively; everyone wants to hear Aumont’s take on Ten Hag’s lineup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No explanation needed—this is an insult. An insult to us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aumont’s expression is grim: “I know their league ranking is higher than ours, but that’s no reason to start a 16-year-old—especially when that 16-year-old is a Yellow race player!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aumont stares angrily into the cameras: “They’ve disrespected us—and they will pay the price!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aumont’s meaning is clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He admits his team’s league points are lower than Utrecht’s, but refuses to accept that Zwolle is inferior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten Hag suddenly fielding a 16-year-old clearly shows he’s lost his reason amid the winning streak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten Hag wants to humiliate Zwolle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aumont must strike back!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You purchased Valdi’s Red Bull】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Account balance: 21\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“OK, come in, come in already—the livestream teaser goes live in half an hour, and you’re only showing up now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the viewer count rise, Wang Chao lets out a long breath of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d posted a teaser in the QQ group half an hour ago, but the livestream had no response—he thought these guys had found new favorites!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now it seems these Dou Warriors were just too busy—they didn’t enter the livestream until match time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I already explained the teams in the group, so no more introductions—Utrecht, Utrecht is attacking!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten Hag is a coach who preys on the weak; since today’s opponent is weak, he deploys an offensive formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>4-3-1-2: Ale and Barazite lead the line, with Tang Ye as the attacking midfielder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten Hag pushes Tang Ye forward—so if Tang makes a mistake, it won’t directly threaten his own goal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minute 12: Zwolle gains possession; midfielder Brahma exploits Ramselaar’s error.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through ball to Marinas up front!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Utrecht’s players sense danger; Jansen and Stride sprint forward together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jansen charges at Marinas; Stride dashes toward Becker—that’s Marinas’ most likely passing lane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Stride blocks Marinas’ best passing option, Marinas must pause to assess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a top-tier Eredivisie match, pausing to think is deadly—Marinas pays for it immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jansen and returning Ramselaar execute a perfect combination, winning the ball back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awesome!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye claps and starts searching for space to receive Ramselaar’s pass. Ramselaar doesn’t pass to Tang Ye—because on the left flank, Ale has already reached the offside line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Utrecht’s top scorer has broken free—Ramselaar must pass!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Utrecht launches a long ball from the back—Ale! Ale controls it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, not a perfect control, but the Zwolle defender is still a bit away—Ale still has safe possession.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After controlling, move toward the center!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the defense is sloppy, Utrecht’s counterattack flows smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ale cuts inside!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barazite sees this and drifts toward the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing two Zwolle center-backs, Barazite finds a good position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ale taps the ball to Barazite, then sprints into the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barazite spots the opening and plays a direct through ball into the box—Ale gets the ball again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Classic one-two!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s the chemistry between Ale and Barazite!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ale, shoot!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Goal!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“1:0!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Chao types furiously in celebration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most expected Utrecht to win; Ale’s goal naturally brings joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there’s one problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where’s my Tang, the Ball King?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The director understands hype—after Ale’s goal, he cuts to Tang Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>14 minutes, 6 touches, 4 seconds of possession, 0% involvement in attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfect!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the Ball King!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【I think this director deserves to be cursed—daring to black out my Mengge?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Mengge is a hardworking player—he doesn’t rely on stats—wait for his next move!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【That’s right—even though my Mengge has no talent, his work ethic is top-tier!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Wait for the second half—Tang Ye is an endurance player; wait until the opponents are exhausted, then strike.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The match remains 0:1 into the second half; Tang Ye had no significant moments in the first half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But actually, Tang Ye’s lack of visibility makes Ten Hag feel more at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a 16-year-old outshines every teammate, the team is basically doomed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minute 55: On the bench, Ayoub begins warming up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh no, don’t do it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye is nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hasn’t even broken even yet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just three minutes after Ten Hag has Ayoub warm up, Zwolle executes a brilliant wing penetration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So fast—even before Tang Ye can turn back, the opponent reaches the byline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zwolle’s striker dribbles, passes to Marinas.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Close to goal, but no need to panic—Utrecht still has plenty of defenders.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Van der Maarel steps up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“OK, Van der Maarel, Utrecht’s starting center-back—prepare to resolve the crisis!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tackle!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Van der Maarel is still moving!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Van der Maarel is shown a red card!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",984,"2026-06-20T06:50:08.245Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","a7e3e63ea504e366faecf34d3ae040967b0206923b42606d3cf876b1a690042b","football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-chapter-38","football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-chapter-36",918,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffootball-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-cover.jpg"]