Chapter 1 The Triumphant Return

The plane pierced through thick clouds and landed at Heathrow Airport. The arrival gate was already packed with Chelsea fans, their blue banners, signs, and posters waving wildly above the crowd, chanting "Lee!!!" "Lee!!!"

They were hoarsely calling for the triumphant return of their hero, Lee Kang. Separated by a wall of security, Lee patiently signed autographs for the fans. How would he describe his Chelsea journey this season?

Effortless.

Cesc Fabregas was determined because of the small increase in his strength, tackling, agility, and speed… Maybe he had a chance to stay at Chelsea. His replacement would be the young Italian midfield prodigy, Jorginho. "Hey, kid, you're all muddy. Don't get too close to Lee!"

Not bad.

Even on the return flight, the coaching staff hadn't relaxed, meticulously analyzing the tactical framework changes for the next season.

*Official Announcement: Watford's Richarlison joins Everton for 56.6 million euros.*

As night fell, fireworks lit up the sky. The world's attention was focused on the World Cup, a dazzling white light in the God's-eye view.

Frantic replays, frantic deductions – [Compared to last year and the year before, this summer window is amazing.] But the restricted area was vast, and they tried their best not to affect the daily lives of the local residents – [Barcelona spends so much money every season, what are they buying? Can they spend the money wisely? When will they rebuild the glory of the Dream Team?] A massive blue buscade began its championship parade.

"Valverde led a common Barcelona to excellent results with a very simple system."

FA Cup trophy [To play charming football, always be the most dazzling one.] Tactical details, weekly updates [Lee's attribute increased: Shooting 91-???]

Lee Kang and his teammates raised eight trophies. The most obvious example was the German team in 2014. Having the Champions League-winning lineup from June 3rd participate in the international competition was like a walk in the park for them. A reporter was full of confidence, his tone heroic, "There's a Korean saying: A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Next season, Europe will experience a new wave of tactical changes. A team's defensive tendencies after losing possession will create many things. Some positions that were obsolete will return to the mainstream.

Premier League trophy [Ding! Mission complete: Build and Destroy.] Son Heung-min was being interviewed by a local television station.

Lee Kang, along with Kaka, Diego Costa, Fabregas, Azpilicueta, and Pedro, arrived at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper *Official Announcement: Shakhtar Donetsk’s Fred...*

...Joins Manchester United for 60 million euros. "Thinking of my homeland, learning philosophy." *Official Announcement: Bordeaux's Malcom joins Barcelona for 42 million euros.* [Victory from raising pigs can only be redeemed by earning money.] Pure.

–[Don’t rush, many heavy signings will be completed after the World Cup,] The only regret was the World Cup. At the 2010 South Africa World Cup, he missed out on winning the trophy due to a fractured fibula in his left leg. –[Liverpool, Manchester United, and Manchester City will buy players. I'm not optimistic about Chelsea signing Jorginho.] David Silva also walked over.

[If prayer really worked, then the games would always end in a tie.]

Off-season: Group draws follow the principle of avoiding teams from the same continent. [Potential cruciate ligament injury has been repaired.] Lee Kang embraced Iniesta. Iniesta looked mournful: What Chelsea set? It's clearly our La Masia set. I'm doing well at Villarreal now.

*Official Announcement: Napoli's Jorginho joins Chelsea for 57 million euros.*

West Bromwich Albion pre-season: The Spanish coaching staff looked at the "Chelsea set" before them and suddenly felt a dizzying sense of happiness. [Treasure chest opening. Congratulations, you obtained: Cruyff "No. 14" module (Legendary/Permanent Passive).] Champions League trophy.

[Potential facial injuries have been repaired.] Morata's words dispelled the sorrow of farewell. "What are you two sad about? You'll be reporting to the national team together in a few days. We need to prepare well for the World Cup." Busquets wanted to say something, but Lee Kang didn't pay attention.

However, UEFA has a large number of participating teams, so it is not allowed to have two European teams in the same group. Spain was drawn into Group B, with opponents Portugal, Morocco, and Korea. In theory, the Spanish team that Lee Kang followed could not be eliminated in an upset.

A system notification sounded in his mind. Del Bosque patted Lee Kang's butt. "+=, maybe."

Lee Kang returned home. The Spanish team during this period was overflowing with talent in midfield. De Gea was about to approach, but Isco squeezed him out. [Ding! Main mission triggered: World Cup champion!] The Mattress Makers, restricted by a transfer ban, were trapped and needed his support. "Lee!"

"Hey, hey, Lee probably dislikes him, okay!"

The streets they passed were adorned with "blue."

Korea, Paju Training Center. Since his son escaped danger, his condition had shown some signs of a resurgence. Friends and family sent a long string of congratulatory messages. The frenzy gradually subsided. –[Maybe a superstar will emerge from the World Cup, like James Rodriguez back then, amazing the world.] [Mission reward: World Cup Legendary Treasure Chest.] The topic quickly shifted to the World Cup. [Potential nasal injuries have been repaired.] Returning to the place where his dream began, the route sounded simple.

The summer transfer window quietly opened. Finally.

Buffon silently walked towards the corner. Petr Čech, in a suit, smiled and patted him on the shoulder.

Last December 1st, the World Cup group stage draw was held at the Kremlin in Moscow. From then on, Chelsea fans were celebrating a grand festival. [Mission reward: Champions League Treasure Chest.] The comments section was lively. *Cristiano Ronaldo is about to transfer to Juventus, ending his four-year career at Real Madrid.* A golden phantom wearing the number 14 jersey proudly walked into the 'tactical palace' [Jewel-branded lollipop.] The Fabregas-Kaka connection, the La Masia double No. 7s, the Blue Beast combination bid farewell to the European stage. [Mission completed: Okay, you win again.] Although he received his education in Germany, he wasn't a slacker. The *Dao De Jing* became popular in Germany in the last century, and Beckenbauer was a huge fan of the book. His luck in the national team was also good, winning three European Cups in 08/12/16. Kanté quickly chimed in, "That's right, let's meet again at the World Cup!"

With the World Cup approaching, the Korean media hoped to recreate the glory of 2002.

Lee Kang wiped the sweat from his forehead. His tactical views were shaken by Cruyff's understanding of football throughout his life. Marina Granovskaia had discussed the parade route with the Fulham district a month ago: starting from the west gate of Stamford Bridge, then heading east along Fulham Road, then turning left onto Hortensia Road, then turning left again onto King's Road and New King's Road, and then… The upcoming World Cup, most national teams' combat philosophies are outdated tactics from seven or eight years ago… Compared to the top teams in the five major leagues, many balconies and windows were hung with blue team flags. With a small-scale system optimization, half-month updates, Del Bosque happily said, "As long as Lee is on the field, any lineup is fine!" Buffon faced the media reporters' long guns and short cannons, saying: The system is copied!

Chelsea, eight-time champion. Lee Kang and his teammates kept throwing rolled-up scarves into the blue crowd on both sides of the street. Santi Cazorla, his former Arsenal teammate, ran over first.

*Official Announcement: RB Leipzig’s Naby Keïta joins Liverpool for 55 million euros.* Festival. One transfer confirmation and transfer prediction after another sparked heated discussions among club fans. A strong coaching staff, a strong system, strong teammates, and strong club support made the Blue Galaxy almost crush other opponents, except for Cholo's depleted Atletico Madrid, Heynckes' Bayern Munich, and West Ham's goalkeeper Adrián. Mino Raiola's eyes were blazing, impatiently rubbing his palms: "Chelsea's lineup must be more stable!"

Unlike Beckenbauer's violent 'buff,' Cruyff's 'buff' method was more intense. The modules that came out were basically hard to improve. "This change originated from Barcelona's midfielder Messi."

"Lee has no intention of leaving Stamford Bridge."

[Potential injuries to the left leg have been repaired.] The era of the Blue Galaxy had officially begun!

"Lee, you can also consider shaving your head."

June 1st, seven in the morning.

"He loves everything about the club, and all the opponents in the Premier League." "Long time no see!"

Nearby.

*Official Announcement: Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez joins Manchester City for 67.8 million euros.* [Mission Description: Russian summer, are you ready to stand on top of the world?] The London City Hall felt that the parade ceremony was not grand enough: Too cool, in just two seasons, London has produced two "eight-time champions!"

Koke and Saul pushed Isco away. "Other clubs don't have Messi, but they will learn from its advantages."

–[The protagonists of the year before last were Lee Kang and Pogba, the protagonists of last year were Lee Kang, Neymar, and Mbappé.] After dragging it out for a season, the beastly striker was finally about to return. Atletico Madrid, Tottenham's King, was dumbfounded?

Rotating positions, daily updates. [Every advantage has its disadvantages.] Eight shining trophies attracted everyone's attention.

After a long while.

The Premier League ushered in a magnificent era of tactical rise. As he was about to reply, a system notification quietly sounded.