[{"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-42":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},2300012,4499,"Chapter 42: Positioning!","football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-chapter-42",42,"\u003Cp>At 3:45 a.m. Beijing time, Utrecht hosted Groningen at the Goffert Stadium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Groningen is also a team in the Eredivisie; this is the second meeting between the two sides this season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two encounters were slightly different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The biggest difference was on Utrecht’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monge was promoted from substitute to starter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having seen the lesson from Zwolle, Groningen’s head coach John was somewhat more subdued when speaking to reporters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tang is an outstanding player; I’m glad the Eredivisie has produced a talent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were John’s exact words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he said it, John himself was certainly Bufu , and in the locker room, he emphasized to the players about Tang Ye’s starting role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We lost the last match against Utrecht. Today, in the Dutch Cup, they’ve put in a 16-year-old midfielder—he hasn’t even reached adulthood! Guys, this is our chance; we need to make them pay!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John pulled over the tactics board: “Tang is an extremely extreme player—he might deliver a stunning pass; that’s what we need to watch out for. So how do we press him up front?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump! Thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped the board twice with his pen: “Press! High-intensity pressing! He runs slowly—or rather, he simply hates running. Our forwards need to push up, push up, and then he won’t be able to pass!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Groningen’s head coach, John still felt confident about this match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten Hag has put a player who doesn’t run into the starting lineup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Groningen’s strength is high pressing up front!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey brothers, welcome back to Xiao Wang’s livestream!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Watch the screen! Today’s match is Utrecht again, at home against Groningen!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brothers who haven’t joined the streamer’s QQ group, please join—we post daily betting slips and red picks in the group…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, the match is starting—Utrecht kicks off first!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Chao shouted loudly and began introducing the starting lineups of both teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Van der Maarel received a direct red card in the last match; according to FIFA rules, he must serve a three-match suspension, and his position will be filled by Rieuwe in the next three games.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Utrecht!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump! Thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Utrecht!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump! Thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a major match, but the fans in the stands were still extremely passionate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Droste dribbled toward the right, felt his position was right, and passed to Tibbling on his right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tibbling was very cautious—he didn’t rush forward after receiving the ball, but stopped in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amrabat sprinted toward him; at that moment, Tibbling feinted and passed the ball to Antonia, who had run down the left flank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standard wide attack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Groningen fully displayed their strength in exploiting the width of the pitch!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Utrecht’s defense is under some pressure now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The match is already at the 4th minute, and Tang Ye hasn’t touched the ball yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Next defensive move… never mind, he probably won’t defend—let’s just watch Utrecht’s defenders!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enganioni! One-on-one on Antonia!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enganioni, pass across to the center, Driew prepare to receive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stried, great! Stried cleared the ball!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stried executed a brilliant long clearance, sending the ball into the opponent’s half—Utrecht escaped danger!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Good job! Utrecht’s defense is finally coming together—I declare Utrecht my main team this season, I’m betting on them every day!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Why hasn’t Tang Ye touched the ball yet? Isn’t he supposed to be a possession-minded midfielder?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You upstairs clearly haven’t watched Monge’s games much—Monge plays like a king; he doesn’t defend.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【My Monge only has two defensive skills: one is the tackle, the other is stare-down defense!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【The opposing forwards are putting so much pressure on him—I feel my Tang King is going to have a rough game today!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Pressure? What pressure? My Tang King treats you all to foot massages every week—this is how you trust him?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【I’m guilty! I’m betting on Utrecht to win again today!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Too bad, too bad—but it’s fine!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first wide attack was cleared by the defender; John began comforting his players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the attack failed, John saw clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Groningen still had a good chance of winning this match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Up front, Tang Ye and Balazic searched for the ball’s landing point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Experienced Balazic got into position early and headed the ball to Tang Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow? Thanks!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye quickly struck the ball down to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his first touch of the match!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t rush—look left and right!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Look back again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bonnet was sprinting toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bonnet was Groningen’s left-back; if he came out, Groningen’s left flank would be wide open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thinking was crystal clear—he passed the ball to the right flank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball returned to Balazic’s feet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect through ball! Tang Ye’s first touch opened up the attack!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Groningen is under heavy pressure—they’re facing a king!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balazic took the ball to the byline and began a one-on-one with Kappelhof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prevent Bonnet from returning to mark Balazic, Tang Ye cut diagonally into the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bonnet had to stick with Tang Ye, but Tang Ye’s movement was giving him a headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come on, run, you bastard!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye kept walking; Bonnet had to walk with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back and forth, Bonnet felt like he was just giving up—his mindset grew anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye, who had been yelled at, glanced sideways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These pro players really have fragile minds—each one more impatient than the next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Look ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, here’s the chance!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balazic beat Kappelhof one-on-one, showcasing his individual brilliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye needed to show something too!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly accelerated into the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aale!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balazic shouted and passed; Tang Ye bit his lower lip, slipped into a blind spot, and slotted the ball home!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Beautiful, Aale!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balazic sprinted over, saw Tang Ye’s head in the box, and suddenly realized: “Wow, Tang, it’s you?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Same thing, same thing—beautiful, Tang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balazic took a running leap and hung directly on Tang Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Amazing! Amazing! Tang King!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s going on with Tang King? He’s already firing up at the 6th minute!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you start this early, how are the opponents supposed to survive?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Chao roared loudly in the livestream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By experience, Tang Ye usually only came alive in the second half—but today was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was the opposing team’s three forwards pressing hard?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No problem—Tang Ye simply ran forward, pretending to be a striker, so he wouldn’t be pressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First touch opened the attack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second touch completed the goal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This damn personal charisma!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What use is possession if you can’t do this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1051,"2026-06-20T06:50:08.245Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","a913b6914e5421204b6a4388e21edc036e64eabb0a3dfdf1ed40d5010e62d6ae","football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-chapter-43","football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-chapter-41",918,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffootball-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-cover.jpg"]