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Chapter 187 Nick's Influence
The performance of Monchengladbach satisfied Nick, and at this time, the German Football Association also announced the reorganization of the coaching staff of the German national football team.

The former coach of the team, Erich Riebeck, should have resigned because he failed to lead the German national team out of the group stage of the 2000 European Cup.

The new head coach of the German national team is Rudy Wöhler, who will lead the German national team to complete the European qualifiers for the 2002 World Cup.

For Wöller, Nick still has a deep impression. In the player era, this gentleman was one of the contributors to the German team winning the 1990 World Cup championship, and led the German team to win the World Cup runner-up in 2002.

At the signing ceremony, Braun said happily: "I am very glad that Rudy can stand up to take on important responsibilities when German football is at its lowest point. I believe in Rudy's ability. He will do as well in the position of national team coach as he did when he led the German national team to win the World Cup."

Wöhler also expressed his thoughts: "I am very glad that the German Football Association allows me to show my ability. German football is still an important force in world football. What I want to do is to bring the German national team back to the ranks of the world's top teams."

But then Wöhler's decision immediately shocked the entire German football world: "The new national team will be formed around Monchengladbach player Nick Hansen, and he will be the captain of the new national team."

"Am I the captain of the German national team?" Nick was stunned when he saw this video. He is the captain of the German national team at the age of 17 and a half. Wasn't Wöhler joking?

But Nick soon received a call from Waller himself.

"Hi Nick, I'm Rudy Wöhler. I think you already know that you will be the captain and core of the new German national team."

"Oh, hello coach, I'm glad you made such a decision. Don't worry, I won't let you down. German football must return to its proper position." Nick quickly calmed down his excitement, isn't he just a captain?Didn't I already do it in Borussia Mönchengladbach?
Worrall said happily: "Thank you Nick. Our goal will be the 2002 World Cup. Nick, as a player, I have already tasted the taste of the championship. Of course, I hope that as a coach, I can also have this opportunity."

"No problem, coach, the defeat in the European Cup has taught me the best lesson, I don't think I will miss the World Cup."

After hanging up Worrell's call, Nick was full of fighting spirit. In the 2002 World Cup, I will definitely hold you up with my own hands!
As soon as the news that Nick was promoted to the captain of the German national team came out, although the German football world was a little shocked, no one stood up to object. After all, in the European Cup, Nick almost brought the German team into the knockout round by himself.

The German internationals and Borussia Monchengladbach teammates also called to express their congratulations, and even Yaya Toure and Edmilson, who are on loan this season, also called.

"Nick, you have to take care of me in the national team." - Jankel
"Congratulations, Nick, let's join hands to create great times!" - Ballack
"Boy, you are really lucky. You are the captain at such a young age. From now on, we old guys will be under your command." - Harman

"Captain, you are now the double captain of Borussia Mönchengladbach and the German national team. I also want to become a German citizen. Let's fight side by side in the future, shall we?" - Yaya Toure

"Bild" published a commentator article titled "The youngest national team captain in history, Nick's future is limitless". The newspaper counted Nick's outstanding performance in the German national team and praised him as a natural leader.

"Kicker" believes that Nick's performance in the European Cup won the heart of Völler. A player full of desire for victory and full of responsibility for the team is trustworthy. German football, which has fallen into the lowest point, will definitely be able to climb to the top this time.

The French "Team Daily" believes that Nick's 17 and 6 months as the captain of the German national team will surely become an unbreakable record. This young Monchengladbach midfielder will take on the important task of revitalizing German football. The French national team will usher in the biggest opponent in the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan.

The British "Guardian" was also shocked by Nick's appointment as the captain of the German national team at such a young age, and warned the England national team: Our rivals have broken the rules, and they will have a talented captain. English football must be careful!

Faced with the unanimous optimism of the media from all over the world, Nick's sword was also unsheathed, and the first victim was the Bielefeld team.

On September 9, in the fourth round of the Bundesliga, Borussia Mönchengladbach challenged Bielefeld away.

At the beginning of the game, Bielefeld realized that something was wrong. With a strong murderous look, Nick rushed across the midfield and launched a fierce attack at the beginning.

In the 8th minute, Nick and Ortega made a two-for-one cooperation, and immediately shot a burst 30 meters away from the goal, knocking on the door of Bielefeld.

After scoring the goal, Nick pulled up his captain's armband and kissed. Although there was suspicion of showing off, in the face of absolute strength, Nick has the capital to show off. As the captain, he opened the scoring first, and how many people can do such a blast from such a distance?
The teammates ran over, and Metzelder yelled loudly: "Captain, your goal is really cool. In the future, in the national team, you have to score a few more like this, so that those guys are dumbfounded."

"That's right, only the captain can do it. Such a burst shot from such a distance makes the opponent frightened." Friedrich also smiled obsequiously.

Nick was promoted to captain, both Metzelder and Friedrich had a premonition: the German national team will be younger.

In this way, the status of the two in the national team will inevitably be improved. As long as they perform normally, the two are very hopeful to compete for the main central defender of the German national team.
The Bielefeld players all had a bit of bitterness and bitterness. Nick scored one at the beginning of the game. This game must be difficult.

Nick heard Wei Jun scolding in Xichuan dialect from afar: "You son of a turtle, you are too fierce. You scored a goal before I fully activated."

Nick opened the scoring account, and the Borussia Mönchengladbach players played more easily. Coupled with the strength gap between the two teams, the game was quickly dominated by Borussia Mönchengladbach and took full control.

In the 19th minute, Ortega picked a pass from the center, Trezeguet headed a point, Larsson volleyed the ball from the man to the foot, and the score should be written as 0:2.
Subsequently, Bielefeld pressed heavily, which gave Borussia Mönchengladbach a lot of opportunities to counterattack.

In the 33rd minute, Li Yihuan succeeded in countering offside after receiving a long pass from Nick, and broke into the penalty area with a single shot to rewrite the score to 0:3.

Two minutes before the end of the half, Trezeguet also seized a single opportunity to rewrite the score to 2:0.
The game completely lost its suspense.

So much so that at the end of halftime, all the fans of the home team in the stands were gone, and the entire Alm Stadium became a stage for more than 800 Borussia Mönchengladbach fans.

In the second half, both sides were unwilling to fight. Borussia Mönchengladbach was preparing for the first round of the UEFA Champions League away game against Real Madrid in the middle of the week, and they no longer chased after Bielefeld. Karl replaced Nossa and other substitute players to exercise.

The final score was 1:5. Borussia Mönchengladbach won 4 consecutive Bundesliga victories and continued to lead the Bundesliga standings. The other Bundesliga team that maintained a complete victory was Hertha Berlin. They defeated Stuttgart 2:0 at home this round.

With the prestige of League 4, Borussia Mönchengladbach went to Madrid, preparing for the team's first Champions League game since 1977.

(End of this chapter)