Grass roots glory

Chapter 297 For My "World Cup"

The reason why the coaching staff asked the players to watch the disc is called "homework" because Magath will be accepted the next day.He will find everyone specifically, communicate individually, understand how familiar they are with their opponents, and what strategies he will adopt in the game.In this link, we can see which players have a good overall situation awareness.

Everyone was a little trembling, but Magath said that if anyone's answer dissatisfied him, he would have to add another set of physical training in the hotel gym at night.And the reason sounds impeccable: "Since you can't find a smarter way to deal with your opponent, you can only suffer physically and keep running on the field, which can always put pressure on your opponent."

No one dared to be negligent, and no one wanted to affect their normal state because of the extra practice at this time, especially the main players. If the devil felt that his physical condition was not up to standard and moved out of the starting lineup, it would be a big loss.

The defenders are the hardest, especially Hewedes and Westermann, who let Barcelona have Messi as a big killer, and whether he can be restrained will determine half of Schalke's success or failure.

The two were obviously well-prepared, starting with Messi's agile style of play and skillful skills at his feet, they sounded more professional than the team's tactical analysts, but what made them depressed was that they spent most of the night doing their homework , Magath just smiled after listening, without a comment, just said to them: "I hope you can do it on the field, well, go and ask Zhou to come over, it's his turn."

Westerman quietly said to Zhou Tiancheng: "Zhou, it's time for you to report the results."

Seeing his expression, Zhou Tiancheng smiled and said, "Haha! Haike, it looks like you didn't do your homework well. The boss is not satisfied? Oh, then you are miserable. I deeply sympathize, but forgive me for being helpless."

"It's not that you're thinking too much. Good luck, though."

Zhou Tiancheng smiled mysteriously: "Don't worry, he is satisfied with my answer."

……

"Zhou, I want to hear how you plan to deal with Harvey."

Magath showed an expectant expression. If Zhou Tiancheng has found a targeted solution, Schalke has a large chance of winning the other half.

Zhou Tiancheng coughed lightly, and replied, "Close to the body."

After finishing this sentence, there was no more text. After a few seconds, Magath asked with some doubts: "It's over?"

"It's over, boss, what else do you want to hear?" Zhou Tiancheng spread his hands together: "Harvey's vision and passing skills are absolutely top-notch. I can't think of any other way except to create huge pressure on him all the time. .”

Magath frowned slightly: "This is indeed an effective method, but Zhou, you are not a defensive midfielder, but our core midfielder. Harvey is good at passing the ball on the move. According to your method, It requires you to put a lot of effort into defense. I wonder what about offense?"

Zhou Tiancheng shrugged: "I'll see the situation on the field. I believe we have a chance. Boss, you can't count everything, right?"

Seeing Zhou Tiancheng's confident expression, Magath didn't question anything, he believed in Zhou Tiancheng, at this moment he just smiled: "Well, Zhou, I trust your judgment."

"Don't worry, boss, I'll do my best."

……

Time passed day by day, and finally it was the day to officially set off for Madrid, and it was Schalke who reappeared in the media after so many days.

"Schalke set off. They went to fight to create an unprecedented history. They have completely disappeared from everyone's sight these days. It is really rare for a final team to play so mysteriously. Magath these days The closed-door practice may be the prelude to the opening of the miracle, yes, look at the expressions on the faces of the players, smiling and full of confidence, just like facing an ordinary Champions League game, no pressure, is the best state."

The local TV station has been waiting outside the hotel these days, showing the expressions on the players' faces for the first time.

Schalke's journey was more tossing than Barcelona's. After all, Gelsenkirchen is too small to even have a domestic airport.They need to take a train to Frankfurt and take an international flight to Madrid from the most developed airport in Europe.

Although the journey was grueling, the team members were full of energy.A few days of confinement-like life, just waiting for this day.On the train, Westermann, Neuer and Zhou Tiancheng sat together. Although Westerman is the captain of the team, he is definitely more open than anyone else off the court.

Zhou Tiancheng saw that he was twisting all the time, very restless, so he pushed his shoulder against him: "Heike, what are you doing? There are nails on the bench? I'm crowded, go over, don't be so close, tell you, Dude is a normal person."

Westerman glanced at him: "Are you normal? I always think you are abnormal. Zhou, now tell me honestly, are you nervous?"

Zhou Tiancheng shook his head.

Westerman blinked: "What do you think of the final?"

"Of course it's to win against Barcelona."

"Look, let me tell you that you are not normal." Westerman smiled: "It's okay to win, our goal is of course the championship. But you are not nervous when you are playing against Barcelona, ​​​​you are not normal, don't they Still not qualified to attract your attention?"

"What kind of nonsense are you talking about, Heike, do you have to be nervous to be serious? Look at the man next to me, Manuel is sitting more stably than me."

Neuer answered: "Haha, Zhou, I must not be nervous, otherwise, the boss may push me directly on the bench."

As a goalkeeper, you must have a stable psychological quality. Nervousness can easily lead to deformation of movements.

Westerman curled his lips: "Zhou, don't talk about him. For him, the Champions League final is just an accidental giveaway. What this guy really looks forward to is the World Cup next month."

"Heike, so you have to be responsible! You can't be so envious of being kicked out by the national team, right?"

"Okay, Heike, Manuel won't do this. Don't question your teammates like this. The decisive battle is ahead, it's not good."

"Look, Heike, at Baihuo's age, Zhou is more capable than you. Hey, Zhou, do we have a chance to meet at the World Cup? I really hope to play with you. Last year you scored a goal for me , you must give me a chance... well, but unfortunately, the group stage is out of the question."

"Uh..." Zhou Tiancheng's face froze for a moment, but then he smiled: "Manuel, wait for me for four years, if you can win the World Cup next time."

Zhou Tiancheng is not particularly ashamed to speak out, anyway, he is not the one who ruined the future of the Chinese team in the World Cup in South Africa.

Neuer understood in seconds and patted Zhou Tiancheng on the shoulder: "Zhou, I express my regret. Have you ever thought about changing your nationality? If you become a German, we have the opportunity to create a big scene in the international arena."

Zhou Tiancheng chuckled: "Thank you for your concern. I am quite satisfied with my current nationality. And I have represented the Chinese team in international A-level competitions. It is impossible for you to naturalize me."

"That would be a pity."

"No regrets, Manuel, it's good to have the Champions League final. Not all stars in this world will play in the World Cup. George Weah has never played in the World Cup, but he still won the World Footballer, which does not affect him. status. The European Champions Cup is my World Cup, I like Shevchenko's words."

Neuer chuckled. He watched Zhou Tiancheng fiddle with the phone with his head down, and didn't answer the call.

Zhou Tiancheng opened his Weibo, took a selfie, and wrote a final statement:

Departure, go to Madrid, for my "World Cup"!
The real Hercules Cup may not be able to touch it in this life, but another holy grail that all world-class stars dream of is close at hand.

(End of this chapter)