Chapter 137: Take Off the Clothes of the Nobleman

Both sides regard this game as one of the two most important contests of the season, and the other one is naturally the confrontation at Schalke Stadium in the second half.

In order to prepare for this game, in the third round of the German Cup in the middle of the week, Magath and Van Gaal both used a large number of substitutes and youth team players.

Even so, they still beat their opponents by a big score. Bayern came to Frankfurt for the second time in two weeks. This time it was much easier than winning the league, winning 4:0 easily. Of course, this is also due to the opponent's own choice. Frankfurt's current situation is not good. It is only seven points away from the relegation zone. Naturally, it has to do its best to protect the league. As long as the head coach is not bad, he will not foolishly fantasize about the cup championship.

Schalke 04's opponent is the Bundesliga team Munich 1860. This team also showed interest in cultivating Zhou Tiancheng at the beginning, but today Zhou Tiancheng did not go to Munich to play with this destined team. He also trained in Gelsenkirchen with the main players that day. In two days he will go to Munich to play against the kings of the city and the entire Bundesliga.

Only such an opponent can let Magath send Zhou Tiancheng to play.

In the final German Cup, Schalke 04 still won with a clear advantage of 3:0.

Jiang Hao represented the first team in the German Cup for the third consecutive game. In this game, he went a step further than his previous performance. He scored twice on the field and scored four goals in total in three rounds of the league. Cup top scorer. Regardless of the strengths and weaknesses of the German Cup, it is easy to score a big score, but it is not easy for individuals to score goals. The first reason is that facing low-level league teams in the early stage, the head coach often hides his main striker. Players at the level of Dzeko, Gomez, and Klose generally do not play. When playing in the Bundesliga, these big-name players are generally the focus of attention. And Jiang Hao was lucky enough to pick up a bargain. Magath let him focus on the German Cup. His speed impact is very advantageous when facing teams with weak fighting spirit or low tactical quality.

The Chinese media naturally noticed Jiang Hao's performance, and Schalke's every movement was closely watched. While they are expecting Chinese players to get their first top-level league Golden Boot (Dong Fangzhuo won the second-best Golden Boot in Antwerp, which is not considered a top-level league), they are also a little bit aggrieved by Jiang Hao: In such a hot state, can’t Playing in the league?

The media doesn't think that Magath is showing his love for Jiang Hao. What young players need most is the game. If you really love him, you should give him more opportunities in important games. The well-informed reporters questioned Magath's rigid employment, while the reporters who liked to stir up trouble were all guessing whether Jiang Hao had any conflicts with Magath? Otherwise, it is difficult to explain why the status of the two Chinese players he and Zhou Tiancheng are so different.

Jiang Hao is very ordinary, or he can't bear to sit on the bench for a long time. He is considering going to a position where he can guarantee to play at the end of the season. Here, everything is illusory. He wanted to catch up with Zhou Tiancheng, and he seemed to be very close to him, but in fact Jiang Hao knew that the gap between the two would only widen if things went on like this.

That's what he intended, at least before preparing for the Bayern game. But before leaving for Munich, Magath talked to him alone, told him about the current situation of the team, and said: "Jiang, I am very satisfied with your performance in the German Cup. I think you are really ready to face high-level confrontation." ready."

Jiang Hao's eyes suddenly brightened with two points of hope: "So, can I play in the league?"

"decide as things go,

If nothing else, you are very likely to appear. "

What Magath said depends on the situation, referring to Kuranyi's performance. If there is still no improvement, Jiang Hao may get a chance. After the cold, Jones has been in a tepid state. In Magath's psychological selection, Jiang Hao has squeezed ahead of Jones.

It was the words of the head coach that made Jiang Hao see a turning point. At this time, he put all the thoughts of planning his future behind him. On the train to Munich, he closed his eyes abnormally all the way: Zhou Tiancheng told him to be energetic before an important game, and Jiang Hao listened, so he chose to be a quiet and handsome man along the way.

He is really ready for this game.

...

In the dressing room at the Allianz Arena, Magath said to everyone: "I have nothing to say about this game. You are familiar with the opponents. I have said enough about the training that should be emphasized. Now it is your freedom. Play your time, and you can say whatever you think about the game.”

Zhou Tiancheng was the first to stand up, there was a slight laugh in the locker room, it was Zhou again.

But then they all quieted down and listened to Zhou Tiancheng. I'm still looking forward to it. Even Magath is like this.

"Most of the people here have lived through that game at the Allianz Arena last season, was it amazing? We won them! But I will say...there were a lot of people who favored them for that game, and this one It was the same situation before the game. Even if we won here and won the championship, some people will think it was a fluke, so it will never happen again. Why? Because they are superstitious about the strong. In their opinion, Bayern is Representatives of the strong: They have the best players, the best coaches, the most powerful capital, the most glorious history, the most powerful youth training, the most loyal fans, the most loyal media in Germany... the entire Bundesliga Only they are the only giants, the real nobles. In fact, they seem to be right. To tell you the truth, I was also a Bayern fan for a while. I won the Champions League four times. There is no second place in Germany for this achievement. ..."

Zhou Tiancheng paused at this point, and the eyes of those who knew his way of speaking suddenly lit up. The turning point is coming, and this is the point.

Everyone pricked up their ears and listened to him continue: "But this doesn't count. The achievements are all from the past. Everyone started at 0:0 on the court. Bayern is used to being a nobleman. Let everyone look up to them. Youth training, stars, famous players Handsome, honor, like a piece of gorgeous clothes, put on them, they look noble and unattainable on the outside, but they are not strong on the inside, at least they can’t accept losing at home. But we have to beat this nobleman, not only If you want to smash the field, you have to take off all these flashy 'clothes' on them, and let them stand naked in front of the home fans. I think this is very interesting. "

"Zhou, you got into my heart. Fuck these so-called wealthy families and let them lose all their underwear!"

"Let them lose all their underwear!"

"Let them be naked!"

Everyone chanted such slogans when they were clapping hands. Obviously, Zhou Tiancheng's way of speaking was very suitable for the appetite of this group of young people, and it mobilized everyone's fighting spirit. To gloat over others' embarrassment, for young people in their twenties, it is the most enjoyable thing to make an opponent they dislike embarrass themselves.

Magath and Hollerbach did not participate in the whole process, but just watched Zhou Tiancheng boost morale from the sidelines.

Hollerbach sighed in a low voice: "Zhou is so eloquent, being a professional player is a waste of resources."

Magath said in a low voice: "The key is the temperament in him. Such a person must become a leader."