Chapter 417: The Ever-Changing Tuchel (Daily Transition)

The plane passed through the thick cloud layer and slowly landed at London Airport.

Tuchel waited at the arrival gate, looking up at the dark, heavy clouds in the sky.

He involuntarily clenched his fists, his blood boiling.

"The launch of dreams!"

"The top-tier stage for master coaches to face off!"

"Attack is the best defense."

"Li's position doesn't need to be pulled back so far; we must fully unleash his top-tier abilities in passing, stopping, and dribbling."

"But all forwards must have the ability to drop back significantly! Pull and stretch the defense, create a false attacking direction, and provide Li with space to make forward runs!"

Dino nodded perfunctorily: "Yes... yes!"

Over the few days they'd spent together, he gradually got used to it: Tuchel often changed his orders from morning to evening, overturning tactical decisions made just minutes before.

"Boss, you're still wearing the Dortmund cap."

"This is the Premier League; you should change that title and call me Boss!"

"Okay, Boss!"

"Never mind, no need to change it—Chelsea could never have a real Boss!"

Moments later.

The two got into a business car emblazoned with Chelsea's crest.

Ms. Skaya smiled: "Mr. Tuchel, do you have any other minor requests?"

Tuchel without hesitation: "Get rid of all staff who pose and fabricate false dirt about the team on social media, especially the team doctor position!"

"I don't want any 'cheerleader captain'; that sort of idiot only affects locker-room stability."

Ms. Skaya blinked, then smiled: "Chelsea will try to accommodate you."

Chelsea once had a female team doctor who, after a certain incident, had a fierce clash with the coaching staff during a match.

Immediately afterward, the team doctor fabricated false information online, sued the English Football Association, claiming gender discrimination and demanding tens of millions of pounds in compensation.

Online public opinion unanimously condemned the coaching staff.

The English Football Association dispatched lip-reading experts, medical experts, psychological experts, and other staff to gather evidence, ultimately concluding that the team doctor had not suffered gender discrimination, and the coaching staff hadn't even used profanity.

Then.

Online public opinion then reversed!

The team doctor's several misdiagnoses were also exposed, and through injury reports they affected temporary changes to the club's starting lineup.

Finally.

Chelsea, fed up, gave a generous severance package and told her to get lost.

The team doctor refused to let go: to this day she continues to hype herself online.

One hour later.

Stanford Bridge.

Abu frowned, sizing up Tuchel and Dino.

"Let's discuss the plans for the new season."

Dino pulled out a purple folder containing a tactical plan from his backpack.

Tuchel said: "Control is the best defense!"

"Li should play a deeper role in midfield; I will give him unlimited command over offensive and defensive resources."

"..."

Dino hastily shoved the purple folder back, then pulled out a blue folder and handed it to Abu.

Good thing we were prepared.

Abu flipped through it casually and couldn't really understand...

"Put it simply."

"We need to focus on ball possession!"

"Chelsea's front-line players have well-rounded individual abilities; there's no need to frantically rotate like Mainz and Dortmund. The inside forwards should press the opponent's fullbacks, the center forward should frequently drop back, giving Li ample space to make forward runs."

"Center backs must withstand the opponent's pressing in most situations, push forward to relieve the opponent's pressing network in the final third, and pass the ball to Li."

"Midfielders must maintain mobility, especially to assist Li's link-up play between the opponent's two lines."

"The goalkeeper must..."

Tuchel spoke at length.

Abu grew more confused the more he listened, wondering how it could be so much more complex than the tactics of Ranieri and Hiddink.

He raised his hand to interrupt: "Then what should Li do?"

Tuchel said firmly: "Li doesn't need to do much... he is the team's soul and cornerstone; he only needs to..."

Papapap!

Abu clapped to interrupt!

"Not bad! This tactical plan is perfect!"

The meeting ended.

Tuchel and Dino, accompanied by staff, headed to the club's restaurant.

"Boss, are we turning Chelsea into a possession-based team?"

"A low, compact defensive line is the best defense."

Dino gave a black-line face: "Can you damn well stop changing things?"

"Boss, taking advantage of the Asia tour, you need to have heart-to-heart talks with the players."

Not needed, I don't need to lose a player who loses control... Li is the only exception.

Soon.

Chelsea officially announced: "Tuchel becomes the club's new head coach."

Although this news didn't make the hot search list, it still sparked discussion among many fans.

-【Tuchel's desire for control is so strong! Won't Chelsea's locker room be in chaos next season? If another doctor incident pops up...】

-【This guy finally doesn't have to eat Klopp's 'leftovers' anymore.】

-【He's bound to have many conflicts with Li Mingdeng!】

-【No, for Li Kang, the coaching staff giving Wei Ge'er that degree of freedom is enough.】

-【Do you want the treble, or control? Hold it in well.】

-【Don't worry, the two are brothers in the 'Cthulhu lineage'; joining forces will only make them stronger, and before each match they will suppress any conflict over on-field command authority.】

-【What are you speculating about? Li Mingdeng hasn't officially joined Chelsea yet!】

-【Trivia: Chelsea bought the assistant coach Dino from Lewokusen for 500,000 euros.】

The summer transfer window of Europe's five major leagues is in full swing.

One transfer news after another dominates the online hot searches.

Everton forward Lukaku, with a £75 million transfer fee plus £15 million in add-ons, joins Manchester United!

Arsenal midfielder Oxlade-Chamberlain, with a £34 million transfer fee, joins Liverpool.

Juventus defender Bonuqi, for €40 million, joins AC Milan.

In this lavish spending environment, some clubs still managed to make a profit by accident.

Chelsea sold a few players and, without meaning to, made £150 million.

Terry left Stamford Bridge on a free transfer to join Aston Villa.

Keerni Training Base, meeting room.

Enrique gathered the coaching staff.

"The challenges Arsenal faces ahead are somewhat difficult, but also a good opportunity to solidify fan confidence!"

"Club World Cup!"

"European Super Cup!"

"Community Shield!"

"Let us continue the unbeaten legend and once again create the treble feat!"

"The reborn armory will once again shock Europe! We must begin reforms from several aspects!"

Boerde is full of confidence, eager to try, and ready to speak.

That's right, he is the hidden gem of the unbeaten treble-winning season.

Enrique's gaze swept over the devout faces of everyone, and he nodded in satisfaction.

"Well... first we need to improve Arsenal's set-piece tactics…"

North London.

A group of workers went in and out of the yard.

The little assistant was directing the moving company.

Li Kang sat in the car, holding a tablet to watch a movie.

His contract with Chelsea has been signed, and later he will sign another 'prop' contract at the joining ceremony.

Next stop, Stamford Bridge.