Mi Jikuan: Unlike the current football school system training model, your growth method is quite unique, and it is a "Yuchai model" that has been paid more attention to in China in recent years.

Yuchai players are generally from Guangxi. Whether they drop out of elementary school to play football or switch to professional football after graduating from middle school, Yuchai youth training young players have trained and played, and the teaching of cultural courses has also become an important part. If you fail the cultural exam, you must not play in addition to reviewing the game until you turn your academic disadvantages. This is unique in the world's youth training system.

CCTV 5's "Football Night" once reported in detail. Industry insiders have also specially studied it and found that the first group of Yuchai players who grew up generally have the same academic level as those in high school, and some players even have the ability to go to college.

I would like to ask, compared with the chaotic Chinese football environment, studying and going to college is undoubtedly a brighter and more prosperous road. Why are you willing to choose football without future guarantees?

Long Tian: I just mentioned it, hobbies and interests are very important.

What specifically prompted me to choose football was the relaxed and free environment of Yuchai team.

Our club has not been established for a long time. The general manager in charge of the club is young and courageous. He always insists on letting us grow according to our own characteristics. However, the pressure to improve our performance to the team is very new, and our players like him very much.

The head coach is a kind Liaoning man who understands the technical and psychological characteristics of young players and is good at exploring our strengths. When the results are not ideal, he encourages more;

Young people are competitive. Our coach will appropriately guide our idea of ​​winning into the game, and at the same time let us understand the importance of restraining ourselves.

Our team is very united. I like the positive and upbeat atmosphere in the team very much. It is also the struggle and belonging that every aspiring young man longs for. No matter what the future holds, I will not regret today's choice!

Mi Jikuan: Well, your idea is very special, unlike the snobbish view of many professional players nowadays who “see everything to money”. Haha, in fact, the answer you just provided even the secrets about the success of the Yuchai team that I will ask next.

Indeed, the style of a team coach and the atmosphere within the team are two key factors in the team's success.

So I would like to ask, is there a type you appreciate in Coach Lu Juren?

The media unanimously believes that he is too conservative and suppresses the offense. What do you think?

Long Tian: Every coach has his own coaching style and ideas. What we players should do is adapt and obey the coach, rather than evaluate the coach.

Mi Jikuan: So what about your technical supervisor Wang Peng?

He has been staying in Italy to pursue a PhD in football. He has little experience in practical command. Are you afraid that his theoretical guidance level will be much higher than your understanding level?

Long Tian: Guidance Wang is kind and the guiding ideology he has formulated is tailor-made for us, which is very close to the characteristics of the team. I believe he will become a good coach!

Mi Jikuan: Your answer just now involves the team atmosphere. I would like to ask, how do this national youth players get along?

This team includes both traditional players such as Dalian, Beijing, Shandong, Shanghai, and other local players, as well as medium-sized provinces such as Sichuan, Guangdong, and Shaanxi, and even emerging forces with narrow football territory such as Fujian and Guangxi. In the sense, it has truly realized the talent selection model of "Great China".

Against such a complicated background, there will be many difficulties in getting along with players.

In the quarter-finals with Iran, there was a phenomenon of gap between the main players and the substitute players. Is this a microcosm of your team's relationship?

Long Tian: I don’t think there are too many problems with our players’ getting along. We are a group that fights together. Fighting for football and fighting for the motherland is our common goal!

Mi Jikuan: Haha, until now, I found that you are an optimistic and confident person, very much like your style on the court.

I want to know where your confidence and optimism come from?

Long Tian: Life is beautiful, there are many precious things waiting for us to find. There is no need to be sad all day long. This is my life creed, learned from my father.

Mi Jikuan: The Cuban young player Robertos in the hurdler project once made fun of Liu Xiang, saying that if he had a girlfriend, his grades would be better.

Now I want to ask a very gossipy question, do you have a girlfriend?

Speaking of the private issues of relationships, Long Tian smiled knowingly, and a sense of happiness filled his smile. Looking at him shyly, Mi Jikuan smiled and said, "I have found the answer to the question from your expression, haha. Then I want to ask: Do you agree with the Cubans? Are you the beginning of your struggle for your girlfriend with the achievement of excellent results today?"

Long Tian: My girlfriend is indeed a great spiritual pillar for me. When I am unhappy, I will think of her, and then I will have the inexhaustible motivation to continue moving forward.

Mi Jikuan: Hehe, I envy you, "The court is proud, the love field is happy." It seems that the Cubans have a certain basis. If Liu Xiang wants to further improve his performance, the fastest way to take effect is to find a girlfriend, haha!

Today is Valentine's Day. Are you planning to say something to her?

"Ah, is that right? I've been busy with competitions for a while and I almost forgot about this important day. Haha, thank you for your reminder!" I thought for a moment, "Baby, happy Valentine's Day, I love you!"

The stingy words made Mi Jikuan laugh and nodded at him constantly. The two continued to talk in a relaxed atmosphere.

Mi Jikuan: Do you have any special ideas for the next World Youth Championship?

Your abilities have been fully demonstrated in the Asian Youth Championship. The World Youth Championship has always been a stage for new stars to shine. There are too many examples of "becoming famous in one battle". Maybe you are the next Messi!

Long Tian: It’s not very important to be famous or not. I’m just starting out and haven’t thought that far away. Now the most important thing is to play every game well.

Mi Jikuan: Haha, it’s not bad, down-to-earth, no wonder Coach Wang Peng praised you very much!

Our Football Daily magazine is preparing to produce a special issue for this Asian Youth Championship, which will select the "Best 11" for the National Youth Team - forward Ma Kang and Sun Xinji, front midfielder Zhang Chang, midfielder Qian Cheng, Qu Feng and Li Xudong, back midfielder Guan Jian, guard you, Song Min and Shi Yiming, goalkeeper Zeng De.

Now I want to hear what you think of this lineup.

Long Tian: Haha, if my good friends Luo Xian and Zhao Yue know that they were not selected for the best team, you must be anxious!

Well, just kidding. This lineup is good, it conforms to the characteristics of our team's recent formation adjustment, it's great!

Mi Jikuan: Can you leave a number that is convenient for contact?

After the magazine comes out, I want to send you one. I would like to thank you for your detailed answer today.

I appreciate your personality, let’s make friends!

Long Tian: Haha, you are so kind to say that. You have improved my popularity to the fans. I should be thanking you!

OK, I will call you Brother Kuan from now on. Just call me, God. Just open your mouth if you have anything, as long as I can do it.
Chapter completed!