Grass roots glory

Chapter 429 It is Impossible to Erase the Imprint

At the pre-match press conference, Klopp brought Zhou Tiancheng to attend the press conference as expected by all reporters. When Zhou Tiancheng saw the familiar hall and the familiar Schalke press officer, he smiled.

Seeing Zhou Tiancheng appearing in a Dortmund jersey, the reporters in Gelsenkirchen were upset. Zhou Tiancheng still has the same demeanor as before, but because of the change of identity, these reporters immediately have a different attitude.

Zhou Tiancheng glanced down and naturally noticed these expressions. He smiled wryly but also felt a little bit disappointed. He thought that the honors he brought to this city would always be remembered by others, but in the end, is it really just a matter of time?

At this time, he remembered a sentence that coach Elgort once told him: professional football has nothing to do with right or wrong, but only about position.

Unexpectedly, this sentence was actually fulfilled in the place that carried his dream.

But despite this, the Gelsenkirchen media really hoped to see nostalgia or even regretful expressions on his face, so that they could feel a little more balanced in their hearts, but they didn't notice it. Instead, they heard Zhou Tiancheng say: "And What a coincidence to be back here. But... Well, the colors are different."

Zhou Tiancheng lifted up his Dortmund jersey, which immediately made the Schalke reporters feel furious.

"Are you demonstrating? Don't forget that Schalke gave you everything!" said a reporter from the Mining Area News.

With this questioning, the atmosphere on the scene became a little weird. Some reporters were secretly relieved, and the roar yelled out their hearts, but more reporters showed a smile that was optimistic about the show.

coming!

That's all they want to see.

Even the Dortmund media didn't mind the other side's hysterical questioning in the slightest, which would only reveal their lack of confidence.This means that Dortmund may teach them how to behave in their proud home court, and let out this bad breath by the way.

Looking at the reporter, Zhou Tiancheng frowned slightly, but after a while he smiled again and said, "Miss reporter, thank you for reminding me, but my memory is not so bad. Just before this match, I had a very 'pleasant' communication with those Schalke teammates. Naturally, I dare not forget how Schalke has trained me, but I have also brought glory to the club. Can you deny this? Of course I will My way of showing respect for Schalke. But I remember that the journalists here are all qualified and know how to respect their opponents, it's not a performance like this."

Zhou Tiancheng turned back in a polite manner, and there was a burst of laughter at the scene.Although he said it very cryptically, the Dortmund reporters understood that Zhou Tiancheng will show his strongest side in this game, and this is what they want to see Zhou Tiancheng!
Of course, Klopp's response was much more direct: "We are here to win! After this game, I think any doubts about Zhou can disappear."

After Klopp finished speaking, he took Zhou Tiancheng away directly. He has such a character. Zhou Tiancheng still has feelings for Schalke and can't let go of harsh words, but Klopp doesn't care so much, and as a German coach As a practical man, Klopp never likes to say more to the media. It is useless to say more. It is better to go directly to the field and do it. Winning is the last word.

It's just that Zhou Tiancheng didn't expect to change his remarks after being exaggerated by the media. Although he already thought that he would definitely be unwelcome here, on the day of the match, Zhou Tiancheng came to the Schalke Stadium again. The scene at the gate of the stadium still made him a little dazed.

The club erected a statue for Zhou Tiancheng at the most conspicuous position at the entrance of the stadium. As soon as Zhou Tiancheng got out of the car, he found that his statue was missing a leg. It was originally an image of a barb shooting, but the barb touched the ball. One leg was removed.

The Dortmund players naturally also noticed this scene, and Barrios subconsciously asked: "Huh? Zhou, that's your statue, right? Why does it feel like you're missing a leg?"

Grosskreutz pinched him immediately, and Barrios immediately realized that he had said the wrong thing.Covering her mouth lightly, she quickly explained: "Zhou, I didn't...I didn't mean that...Listen to me..."

"Lucas, shut up." Gross Kreutz couldn't help but despise this muscular man. All the nutrition in his body has been turned into fat and grown on his body, and his brain capacity is extremely small.

Grosskreutz looked at the statue and deliberately asked everyone: "This statue is really interesting. I think it's interesting now, right?"

He snarled at the players around him, and everyone observed that Zhou Tiancheng had been staring at the statue in a daze, and immediately agreed.

"Ah? That's right, I didn't notice it just now, I'll appreciate it more."

"Although it feels like something is missing, this is more in line with art - the incomplete artistic beauty."

Hummels even walked up to Zhou Tiancheng and pushed him: "Hey, Zhou, don't read it, I want to save this portrait. Venus with a broken arm can be passed on, maybe waiting for you In the future, you will become No.1 in football, and 'Broken Leg Week' will probably fetch a sky-high price. After all, who knows if Venus exists? It may be just a legend, but you are a real big star!"

Shinji Kagawa also came over at this time and said, "Zhou Sang, it's time to go in, don't let these things disturb your mind."

Zhou Tiancheng came back to his senses at this time, and said with a smile: "What are you doing? You interrupted my train of thought."

"Huh? Zhou, aren't you uncomfortable?" Gross Kreutz was surprised.

Zhou Tiancheng spread his hands: "Why should I feel uncomfortable? Because my statue was destroyed? Hehe... I just can't figure it out, how did they climb up to take him off because that leg is so high? I just had some ideas , I was interrupted by you, Kagawa."

This time it was everyone's turn to be surprised. Grosskreutz even took a look at Zhou Tiancheng. Is the brain circuit of a genius really so peculiar?

"Haha! Zhou, let's go quickly, and don't provoke the boss, otherwise he will make you lose the energy to think about these things."

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Some of the Chinese reporters who arrived at the gate of the stadium also noticed this scene and frowned immediately: "Hey, look, why is Zhou Tiancheng's statue destroyed? It was still intact when I came last week."

Some of the colleagues echoed: "Do you still need to ask? The fans must have done it. The demonstration. They want to erase all traces of Zhou Tiancheng here. I don't want to admit that he used to be a Schalke player."

"It's really full. This way the mark can be erased? Why don't they smash those championship trophies too!"

"If they can really get into Schalke's room of honor, it's probably not certain."

"Even if they can get in, so what? Schalke will agree with them to do so? At least the club's matter is still authentic. Zhou Tiancheng is listed as a legendary star in team history, which is higher than Lehmann. After all, It's just wishful thinking of the fans."

"It's also fortunate that this is the case, otherwise I wouldn't be worth it for him. It's not easy for us Chinese players to work hard alone. These championship trophies should be fed to the dogs."

(End of this chapter)