green showman

Chapter 473
December 2011, 2.

At 3 pm local time in Dortmund, there is still an hour before the start of the Ruhr Derby.

German sports TV, host Hanke loudly introduced today's guest to the fans in front of the TV, the most individual character in the history of German football, and also known as the best midfield organizer, Stefan Effenberg.

"Stephen, you've become a legend. If you had to pick a player from these two teams who is most likely to be a passer, who would you choose?"

"Of course it's Manu." Effenberg shrugged, "He is one of the best goalkeepers in the world right now. Most of the time, he is so perfect that he can't find a single fault. .”

Hank held the prompt board and asked, "Then pick one you like the most?"

"It's still Manu, if he moves to Bayern next season, I will like him even more!"

"Hey, Stephen, you need to know that we are doing a show!" Hanke said helplessly: "Then choose the best midfielder?"

"They are all excellent." Effenberg said with a smile.

"Then choose the one that most resembles you!"

"Okay, okay." Effenberg raised his hands in surrender, "I know the focus of today's show is Best."

Hank laughed.

Although there are at least two derbys in the Ruhr area every season, this is the first time that such an important derby has attracted the attention of the entire German football world, and the TV station has broadcast related programs for a week.

Now, they are focusing on Sun Wu, the most charismatic and performative of the two teams.

"So, Stephen, how do you evaluate this Chinese player."

"Although he is of Chinese descent, he was born in Germany and received European-style youth training." Effenberg put away his smile. "In my opinion, he is very complicated."

"complex?"

"Yes, he is tenacious, full of motivation, and at the same time full of a strong artistic atmosphere, as well as the usual cunning of oriental people." Effenberg said eloquently, "The most surprising thing is that he is very good at tactics. Has a lot of achievements, not just as a playmaker, at least he leads the team very well...even if it's only five games."

"So, this aspect is indeed very similar to you." Hank nodded and said, "Actually, I am more concerned about another point... Let's watch this video."

On the court, Sun Wu kept running to the left at an even speed, keeping his eyes on the left. Raul made a pass back, and Sun Wu swung his left foot... The ball was kicked to the right, and Pecarik, who was going forward, ran just in time The position stops the ball.

"Similar scenes have appeared many times. Best can send very accurate passes without turning his head to observe his teammates' running positions, and he can even often achieve NO LOOK PASS."

"So, Stephen, your evaluation of him is complicated, and I disagree."

"I think this Chinese player is very mysterious. There are too many rumors about him. After a serious injury, he suddenly recovered and returned. He has not missed a single injury in three seasons."

Hank's investigation of Sun Woo looks pretty detailed.

"As soon as I sit on the bench, my teammates get injured..."

"You can always use a very deceptive performance to get a chance, such as the one-handed goal against Bayern at the end of last year..."

Speaking of this, Effenberg couldn't help laughing and nodded. The time when Sun Wu used his identity as the head coach to go to the sidelines to discuss tactics with the assistant coach, and suddenly appeared in the empty frontcourt and scored a single-handed goal. The hot news also embarrassed Bayern Munich.

"In short, he is a mysterious player from the mysterious ancient country of the East!" Hanke concluded: "He has the x-factor that makes media reporters and fans excited!"

After a pause, Hank suddenly pressed the earphones and went to the sidelines to take a piece of paper, "The starting list is out."

"There is not much suspense here in Dortmund. Weidenfeller, Hummels, Piszczek, Schmelzer, Brazilian defender Santana replaced the suspended Subotic in the starting line-up, Bender, Sahin in the midfield Partnering with Japanese Kagawa Shinji, the front trident is Lewandowski, Gross Kreutz and Gotze."

"Subotic's absence is a pity." Effenberg commented: "In addition, Barrios' serious injury ended the season early, and it is also a question mark whether Polish center Lewandowski can replace him."

"Lewandowski..." Hanke looked down at the information, "Before this season, he played eleven times this season, only started three times and scored three goals, but it is said that Klopp is very optimistic about him."

"There was a bit of a surprise in the Schalke 04 starting lineup, with Neuer in goal, Milito, Höwedes, Fuchs and Atsuto Uchida in defense, Westermann in midfield, Rakitic , Best, Cavani, Draxler and Hao Junmin in the frontcourt."

"Two substitute players were used on the right, Uchida Atsuto and Hao Junmin, Pekarik was suspended, and Farfan had just recovered from his injury for half a month and sat on the bench."

Effenberg laughed suddenly: "Hank, have you noticed? Klopp and Rangnick's starting lineups have one thing in common."

"They have a lot in common. After all, the tactical system is similar. I believe this is a fierce battle."

"No, no, I mean..." Effenberg explained: "Although they are all oppressive styles of play, in the front three, they have arranged a winger with strong defensive ability."

"Gross Kreutz from Dortmund, Hao Junmin from Schalke 04." Hanke nodded, "Both of them can play as wingers, full-backs or full-backs."

"The times are different, and now offensive players also need a strong defensive level..." Effenberg said with a smile: "Hank, I don't agree with your point of view, this game may not be exciting."

Hank rolled his eyes, "Then... Stephen, who do you support?"

"You should ask Sander and Rickon this question!"

"Hahaha……"

In addition to the usual Adam Simpson for commentary on this game, the TV station invited two famous football players, Dortmund's Riken and Schalke 04's Sander.

Both were the top stars of the two teams at the turn of the century.

……

"The players from both sides have already come out of the player tunnel." Duan Xuan said excitedly: "This is the highlight of this round, and it may even become the battle of Tianwangshan in the Bundesliga this season. Four teams appeared in the starting lineups of the two teams. East Asian players."

"Hao Junmin, Sun Wu, Uchida Atsuto and Kagawa Shinji, exactly two Chinese and two Japanese."

"This game is indeed likely to be a watershed." Tao Wei looked down at the data, "Dortmund is currently ranked second, 2 points behind Leverkusen, 04 points ahead of Schalke 2, and No. 4 Bayern Munich Still 04 points behind Schalke 2."

"Bayern Munich's current round and this match will start at the same time. The away game against Hoffenheim should not be a big problem."

"And Leverkusen's habitual second half of the season began to collapse. They lost to Frankfurt at home. This is their third defeat this year."

"So, the result of this game will have a drastic impact on the standings." Duan Xuan took over, "If Dortmund wins, Klopp will be at the top of the standings for the second time this season, and Schalke 04 will soon be at the top of the standings. Probably because of Bayern's win ranking dropped to fourth.

If Schalke 04 wins, they will overtake Dortmund and rank second, chasing Leverkusen like last season. "

"There are so many things to watch in this match, the Ruhr Derby, the four East Asian players' derby, the Sino-Japanese war..."

"There are also similar tactical ideas from the head coaches of both sides..."

Tao Committee looked at the camera and judged: "This will be a very open and exciting game!"

(End of this chapter)