Champion’s Heart

In the end, the game ended with Dortmund u19 beating their opponent 4:1 at home.

Another victory for Borussia Dortmund's U19s keeps them atop Borussia Monchengladbach's U19s at the top of the Western Division.

The two teams are still separated by two points.

Mark failed, and although he had explained his thoughts to his family, Mrs. Wagner was still upset about the coach's arrangement.

On the way back, he kept scolding Yebala all the way...

It just means that this coach doesn't understand my son's strengths!

When Mrs. Wagner was complaining about the head coach, Zhou Yi was secretly observing Mark's expression.

It can be seen that although Mark told himself on the bench that he had thought clearly, he did not really let go of this matter in his heart.

His mood was still affected.

But Zhou Yi didn't say anything. He felt that as long as Mark knew to keep working hard, what he was actually worried about was that this time it would damage Mark's confidence.

After being in contact with Mark for so many months, Zhou Yi felt that Mark's biggest problem was lack of self-confidence.

This may be caused by serving as a substitute for a long time, or even not even being a substitute.

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In the following training, Mark seemed to work harder.

He expects to impress the head coach with his hard work in training and give himself a chance to win.

But...there is always a gap between ideal and reality.

Although Mark worked very hard, things did not show signs of improvement.

He seemed a little anxious.

Haste makes waste.

His performance in training is not better, but worse.

His hard work and earnestness turned out to be the reason for screwing things up.

Just give the simplest example. Offensive training. His pass is either big or fast,

He tries to move and it always puts him in an offside position.

Because of him, the coach had to blow the whistle again and again to suspend training, which made everyone's training rhythm fragmented.

This side just started running, and Yebara blew his whistle and shouted at Mark: Mark Wagner! Where did you pass the ball?!

Holding, I'm sorry. Coach... Mark quickly raised his hand to admit his mistake.

Not long after the training continued, there was another piercing whistle and Yebarra's roar: Wagner, you ran early! Why are you in a hurry? Run when the time is right! Don't bury your head and just go forward!!

Sorry, coach... Mark bowed his head and apologized.

Schneider spread his hands beside him and said: Mark, as a friend for many years, I advise you to go back to u17. U19 is a bit difficult for you. Do you know?

When Mark heard Schneider's words, he didn't refute aloud, but Zhou Yi noticed that he clenched his fists and gritted his teeth.

Mark said nothing. Schneider continued to say: You are so strong, it is not good for you and us all. You see that you are delaying our training now. I am telling the truth, as a friend...

At this moment, Zhou Yi stood up and said suddenly: As a friend, shouldn't you try to help your friend through difficulties? It's not to persuade him to give up.

When Schneider saw Zhou Yi, he would think of the humiliation he suffered that night. His face pulled down: I'm talking to Mark. What's the matter with you?

Sorry, I'm also Mark's friend. Zhou Yi stood beside Mark, expressing his position. You insult my friend, I won't let you go!

Schneider smiled: You Chinese kid, what else can you do to me?

I don't need to pass the ball to you. Zhou Yi spread his hands and pouted.

Schneider was stunned, he didn't expect Zhou Yi to answer him like this... This kid is completely unreasonable!

At this time, other people also reacted.

Especially the head coach Yebala, he thought that after he reprimanded Mark, the training could continue. Unexpectedly, Schneider and Zhou Yi suddenly started fighting.

So the harsh whistle sounded again on the training ground, and Yebala strode between the three of them.

Do you still want to train? He glared at the three of them with wide eyes.

The villain Schneider filed a complaint first. Pointing at Zhou Yi, he said, He came out to find fault, coach...

I didn't expect Schneider to be so thick-skinned, so shameless. Zhou Yi said in surprise. Everyone can see clearly who came out to pick things up first.

Now that he stood up and confronted Schneider so directly, it was actually a shame. And before that, when he met Schneider, at most he just ignored him.

It was Schneider who jumped out to ridicule Mark just now, which made Zhou Yi unbearable.

During this period of time, Mark was in a bad mood, which was also the reason for his poor performance in training. As a result, Schneider jumped out and taunted him, which completely destroyed Mark's confidence and will.

Zhou Yi is absolutely unbearable.

He had to stand up and speak for his friend.

But what Zhou Yi didn't expect was that Gotze also raised his hand and said, Yes, Schneider. We are all teammates. What you said to Mark just now was a bit too much.

Although he didn't scold Schneider directly, and his attitude was not as fierce as Zhou Yi's, he also expressed his position and testified for Zhou Yi.

Zhou Yi really didn't expect that Ge Ce, a boy who spoke without thinking, would be so righteous. It has nothing to do with him.

He turned his head to look at Gotze in surprise, but Gotze didn't see his gaze, but looked at Schneider calmly, as if he didn't realize that he had done something to offend Schneider.

But... in his position, he doesn't have to worry about what will happen after he offends Schneider.

So this matter is completely easy for him.

Schneider didn't expect Gotze to speak for Mark, and he froze in place.

Yebara's face was even more ugly. Today's training was not going well, and there was internal strife in the team!

He gave Schneider and Zhou Yi a hard look: If you still want to quarrel, then I don't mind providing you with a separate opportunity to quarrel. Do you want to go?

Nobody moved.

Then continue training!

He didn't force Schneider to apologize to Mark or anything. This is a dispute between players. As a head coach, it is not suitable for him to get involved too deeply.

As long as this matter doesn't continue to make trouble on the training ground, they can solve the rest by themselves in the locker room.

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Schneider gave Zhou Yi a hard look, but Zhou Yi said innocently, Hey, Schneider, why are you staring at me?

Ten thousand mud horses galloped past Schneider's heart...

I stare at you and stare at you. What are you talking about, kid!

You are afraid that the head coach will not know!

Sure enough, after hearing what Zhou Yi said, Yebala pointed at Schneider and yelled, Schneider! You don't want to participate in today's training session!

Coach, I... no, I didn't...

Go on! I don't want to waste time on this kind of thing! Yebara's face was so dark that ink dripped out.

Facing the angry head coach, everyone in the entire youth team was silent, not even daring to speak out.

Only Zhou Yi looked at Schneider with a speculative look, are you going down or are you going down?

Schneider gritted his teeth, clenched and loosened his fists. Finally turned around and walked towards the locker room.

Although he really wanted to threaten Zhou Yi with his eyes before he left, he didn't do it because he was afraid that this kid who played cards unreasonably would say his action again...

He could only scold Zhou Yi in his heart, and of course he didn't forget to scold Mark along with him.

It's all because of the bastard Mark!

Didn't I just mock him a few words?

This kind of thing has been done by me before, why this time... why is it so unlucky this time?

Behind him, Yebara shouted: Continue training!!

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Because of the quarrel between Zhou Yi and Schneider. Let the subsequent training be spent in an awkward atmosphere.

When the coach announces the end of training. Many people breathed a sigh of relief.

They fled the embarrassing atmosphere on the court and hurried back to the locker room.

But Zhou Yi didn't do this. He noticed in training that since Schneider finished mocking Mark, Mark's performance was different immediately.

Although I always made mistakes before, my training attitude is positive.

But after Schneider sneered, his training attitude became a lot negative, and he couldn't get excited at all.

This was what Zhou Yi was most worried about. He was not worried that he was impatient, nor that he was using too much force, but that he would not use any force at all.

After training. Zhou Yi went straight to Mark and grabbed his shoulders with both hands: Mark.

Mark didn't respond to him, as if thinking about something.

So Zhou Yi shook him: Mark!

But Mark kept his head down.

Keep your head up, Mark.

Zhou Yi said in an imperative tone.

Now Mark finally raised his head. He looked at Zhou Yi with flickering eyes.

What's wrong with you? You won't be hit by that bastard, right? Zhou Yi asked upon seeing this.

No, I didn't, how could I? Mark murmured, but he didn't even dare to look at Zhou Yi.

Don't take that bastard's words to heart, Mark. He's talking nonsense. You know, it's his instinct to mock you... Zhou Yi said anxiously while shaking Mark.

Uh...Zhou Yi.

At this moment, Gotze suddenly appeared beside the two of them.

Why? Zhou Yi, who was busy, had no time to talk to Ge Ce, and his tone was not very good.

This... I understand your feelings, but I think Schneider is right in some aspects... Seeing Zhou Yi's fierce expression, his tone was not good, and his voice was lowered, he said weakly. Mark is really not ready to play for the U19s...

Hey, what nonsense are you talking about! Zhou Yi was dissatisfied. How could you speak like that? I'm here trying everything to get Mark back on his feet and you're going to stab me in the back?

He went to see Mark again, and Mark's expression became even more gloomy when he heard what Gotze said.

It's true, Zhou Yi. In fact, Mark is a little too dependent on you. When you and him are on the court, he can score goals, but when you are off, he can't score goals...

Shut up! Zhou Yi yelled at Gotze. He was rarely so emotional, but at this moment he couldn't control his emotions, and he didn't intend to control them. No one will treat you as dumb if you don't speak!

Gotze was frightened by such a vicious Zhou Yi, he covered his mouth with his hand and said nothing more.

Zhou Yi ignored him, turned to Mark and said, Don't listen to his nonsense...

I know, I know, Zhou Yi, I know...

Mark broke free from Zhou Yi's hands, nodded and repeated, and walked to the locker room.

His eyes were dull, without a trace of expression, like a sunset that had completely sunk into the bottom of the sea.

Looking at Mark's distraught back, Zhou Yi really wanted to catch up, but he held back and turned his head to stare at Getze.

Who the hell are you? he asked.

I'm Mario Gotze, your teammate. Gotze was puzzled by Zhou Yi's question, and he spread his hands and said.

No, I mean are you on our side or on Schneider's side?

This... Schneider and I are not friends... Gotze argued.

But Schneider laughed at Mark for seven or eight years, and it's not as good as what you said just now! Zhou Yi said viciously.

I understand your feelings, Zhou Yi. But I think you should calm down first and listen to me. What I'm telling you is the truth. It doesn't sound good, but it's correct. Gotze said innocently. Didn't you realize it yourself? Mark relies on you too much. With your Mark, he can complete a hat-trick, without you, he can't score a single goal. Do you think this is normal?

Zhou Yi was dumbfounded by Ge Ce's words, but now he, who has always been eloquent, is completely speechless.

If I were Mark, I would never want to be a person who can only rely on others in this life. You can help him score a lot of goals in the team with your assists, surpassing Schneider, but you can always help him. Do you score goals in games? Youth team games, first-team games... are you going to keep helping like this?

Zhou Yi stared blankly at Getze, unable to believe that these words came from Getce's mouth. (To be continued.)