Grassroots Glory

Coach Feibitz was watching Zhou Tiancheng in a daze, he was very clear about Zhou Tiancheng's current psychology. Such a large pie suddenly fell from the sky, and it was normal for him to be unable to react for a while.

Even though his usual behavior is more stable than that of his peers, he is only eighteen years old after all, so he is still young.

Zhou, did you hear what I told you just now? Coach Feibitz asked again.

Ah... sorry, I just... lost my mind. What did you tell me just now?

Coach Feibitz was succinct and patiently repeated: This opportunity is not to be missed! Zhou, even the football teenagers born and bred in this city, only the top players are likely to win the favor of Schalke 04. It is no exaggeration to say , Schalke 04's echelon absorbs talents from all over the world, I hope you understand what I mean.

Zhou Tiancheng nodded immediately: Boss, don't worry, I have nothing to hesitate, this is my dream, of course I am willing.

Coach Fabitz nodded in satisfaction, patted him on the shoulder and said: Think calmly these days, the professional arena is a completely different platform. You must not go to the trial training with the mentality of the team leader. There you Just a newcomer, clear everything now and start from scratch, just like when you first entered the school team. Do you know why I am optimistic about you? In terms of talent, you are not the top peerless genius, but you look for one thing for Among the peers I have seen, there is no one who can match you. From now on, you might as well make it your goal to enter the first team. Schalke is different from Real Madrid and Bayern. They have always had great energy. The tradition of promoting young people to the top. As long as you do well enough, you can have a chance.

It must be admitted that mentors are very important for young people. Coach Feibitz only used a few words, and Zhou Tiancheng was suddenly enlightened, and he found a new goal.

When Zhou Tiancheng was excited, he suddenly thought of Jiang Hao. He has already won the top scorer. Will he also have a chance?

However, Coach Feibitz's answer was cruel.

Zhou, I know that the three of you have a deep relationship, but Schalke 04's youth academy is the best. It is already very rare for you to get this opportunity.

Coach Feibitz said half of what he said, but Zhou Tiancheng understood the implied meaning, you should be satisfied if you can join, and don't push yourself too far.

To be honest, Zhou Tiancheng felt quite disappointed when he heard that Jiang Hao's performance was so fierce and he was not taken seriously. If this is the case, it means that he will probably be separated from his two buddies soon.

Zhou Tiancheng lowered his head a little, his mind flashed over and over again when he was selected into the school team, the three of them made a private agreement to enter the professional team together...

However, after this bad news, Coach Fabitz added another piece of good news: But it's not that they have no chance at all. I promised you before that if I won the championship, I will try my best to contact Schalke U19 and play with you. It's a warm-up match, and Elgort didn't object just now. This is their chance. However, considering the issue of strength, if you want to make a splash, I think Mingtao is more likely to attract attention.

After finishing speaking, Coach Feibitz and Zhou Tiancheng walked back into the crowd together. Jiang Hao and Ming Tao came together. They were very curious that the coach had called Zhou Tiancheng out by himself just now, and there was an old man who had never seen him next to him. What is the matter.

Zhou Tiancheng didn't say much, and just found a reason to prevaricate.

Seeing that everyone was having a good time, Coach Fabitz decided to strike while the iron was hot and took this opportunity to announce that Schalke 04 agreed to play a warm-up match with the team.

Immediately, there was another burst of excited howls around the stadium, even higher than the decibels when they won the championship just now. For everyone, this is the biggest good news today.

Jiang Hao and Ming Tao were naturally excited for a while. When they turned their heads, they found Zhou Tiancheng had a flat expression on his face. Jiang Hao poked him and asked, Brother Cheng, why do you have such an expression? That's Schalke 04. ,

You don't seem excited at all? Do you want to be so extraordinary and refined!

Zhou Tiancheng replied casually: What's there to be excited about? Can you pass the game? The more you shout now, I'm afraid it will be difficult to have this expression after the game!

Jiang Hao looked at him with some surprise: Brother Cheng, what's the matter with you? Didn't you always say that you should enjoy the process of playing football? It's certain that you can't play football, but at least we have passed the addiction and made a wish. Our opponent Anyway, it’s not them, and it’s the right way to defend the title next year.”

Zhou Tiancheng looked at the excited Jiang Hao and sighed softly.

next year?

I guess I can only wish you well.

...

According to the agreement between the two parties, this game will be held at the Schalke U19 training base. Since Gelsenkirchen University of Applied Sciences took the initiative to make an appointment, it is natural to take care of other people's normal preparation needs.

The training base of the Schalke echelon is actually connected to the training base of the first team, and it is next to the Veltins Arena, the home of Schalke 04. The bus drives into Schalke from the side of the stadium. At the U19 training base, everyone's eyes were still focused on the direction of the Veltins Arena. Many of them locals must have been to the stands of the Veltins Arena as fans, but this still cannot stop their longing for this stadium. Everyone has a fantasy in their hearts that one day they walk into the stadium, not in the stands, but in the middle of the stadium.

Even Zhou Tiancheng felt uneasy looking at the stadium. Don't look at him as if he is one step ahead of everyone now, but he has just lifted a foot in a more difficult professional football career.

He couldn't help asking himself: How long would it take him to get to the middle of the pitch?

How many months?

several years?

Or... like I used to look forward to Schalke 04?

Now, he has no answer.

...

After getting out of the car, Coach Feibitz greeted many old acquaintances, while those like Zhou Tiancheng and Jiang Hao stared at everything here wantonly admiring it.

I'll go, Schalke's first team is not good, but the youth training is really willing to spend! One, two, three, four, five, six... Jiang Hao counted them one by one from where he could see. See how many standard pitches Schalke 04 has.

Ming Tao couldn't help interrupting him: Okay, no matter how good it is, it's not our turn. We'll go back after the match.

Looking at everything here, Jiang Hao felt nostalgic in his heart: Yes, it's a pity that we can only play one game. It would be great if we could stay.

Zhou Tiancheng said from the side: Then you will try your best later, give full play to your strengths, and get into him one or two, maybe Schalke may really have a sudden interest in you.

Jiang Hao thought for a while, and said reluctantly: But in that case, the brothers will be separated. Brother Cheng, are you willing to leave me as a follower?

Hey...it's exactly what I want! Zhou Tiancheng replied.