Champion’s Heart

The media have mixed opinions on Klopp's choice. Those who support Klopp believe that this is a smart move, which can be regarded as a strong man breaking his wrist, and it takes courage to choose to lose when facing Bayern Munich. , must be able to withstand the pressure of public opinion.

Of course, there are also many objections. They believe that Klopp’s choice is capitulationism. When facing Bayern Munich, a direct competitor in the domestic league this season, losing the game will severely dampen the team’s morale and will cause serious harm to the players. It leaves a psychological shadow that is difficult to erase.

And if Klopp makes such a bet, he may not get good results. If they lose both the league and the Champions League in the end, then giving up the German Cup now will be considered a joke.

In this regard, no one from the Dortmund team came out to express their opinions, and Klopp denied that this was his deliberate move to give up the German Cup. His statement at the post-match press conference was his opinion on the matter. Answer: Rotation is a strategy we have been adhering to since the beginning of the season. Since it is a rotation, there will definitely be players who have to sit on the bench. Losing some games is also an objective side effect of the rotation. We have been doing this from the beginning of the season until now. Stick to the rotation, I understand why some people are still surprised and incomprehensible about this...

Of course, Klopp's statement was characterized by the media as telling lies with his eyes open. What Zhou Yi said in an interview after the game was also considered to be lying and not drafting. He lied with a straight face and a straight heart. Not jumping.

These two people are a perfect match together.

While ostracizing Lao Guo, Zhou Yi told the truth to the masses: ...Klopp came to me before the game and told me that I would be a substitute in this game, and it was hard to say whether I would be able to play. I I know what Lao Ke means, just give up the German Cup. I have no objection. Anyway, he already won the German Cup last season. Lao Ke also won two German Cups during his tenure. It is not too important. championship. Giving up the German Cup can also allow the team to play fewer games and have more room for maneuver when it needs to sprint, so I agreed.

...Of course this is a gamble, but everything has risks. I think giving up the German Cup is better than giving up the league or the Champions League? What the media says is their business. Anyway, I think I did nothing wrong in this matter. And The morale within the team has not been affected either. It doesn’t mean that as long as we lose, it will not work. It also depends on what kind of loss. I can accept such a loss, and everyone can accept it. If you want me to say, it’s just one Unfortunately, if I were Klopp, then I would have chosen to give up the German Cup game before the winter break and lose to Hannover. The impact on public opinion would be better than losing to Bayern Munich. Because every time we play against Bayern Munich , everyone attaches great importance to...

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After giving up the German Cup, Dortmund ushered in its opponent in the 24th round of the league, Hannover 96.

Dortmund played this game at home, and Zhou Yi started the game, helping the team defeat Hannover 96 3:1.

Bayern Munich, on the other hand, defeated Hoffenheim 1:0 in an away game.

The two teams continued to chase each other, and no one was left behind.

The league is a long marathon, which is a very severe test for both teams, not only physically but also mentally.

Dortmund's stubborn approach is likely to put huge pressure on Bayern Munich. But in turn, Bayern Munich's such stable performance will continue to accumulate despair in the minds of Dortmund players.

It all depends on who has greater mental endurance in the end and collapses later than his opponent.

After this league match, Dortmund will welcome Shakhtar Donetsk at home. Although they have two away goals, Dortmund no longer dares to underestimate their opponents because of the lessons learned in the first round. Who knows what tricks Shakhtar Donetsk can do in the away game?

In this game, Dortmund sent out its strongest lineup and did not rotate.

Zhou Yi continues to start.

From the first minute of the game, Dortmund had the rhythm firmly under their feet.

In the 30th minute, Zhou Yi made a sudden shot outside the penalty area and earned Dortmund a corner kick.

Gotze's corner kick assisted center back Felipe Santana to score a header, and Dortmund led 1:0!

Seven minutes later, in the 37th minute, Lewandowski provided an assist for Gotze, who scored, expanding the score to 2:0. Dortmund already led Donetsk 4:2 on the total score. Miners. If the Ukrainian team wants to advance, it must first score two goals on the road to equalize the total score.

But judging from this game, it is difficult for Shakhtar Donetsk to do it. Leaving the environment they were familiar with, they were a completely different team from the first round.

In the second half of the game, the two sides changed places to fight again. In the 59th minute, Zhou Yi sent an assist to help Royce score, 3:0, and the total score was 5:2!

Marcel Leif declared that the game had lost its suspense.

Huge cheers rang out at the Westfield Stadium, and Dortmund's advancement to the quarterfinals was a sure thing.

Subsequently, Klopp began to make substitution adjustments, replacing players who had previously played continuously to allow them to get sufficient rest.

However, Zhou Yi still stayed on the court, using his passing to help the team control the rhythm, curb Shakhtar Donetsk's counterattack, and deny Shakhtar Donetsk a chance to turn around.

This is an arrangement for insurance purposes.

In the end, when the referee Damir Skomina blew the full-time whistle, the Dortmund players rushed into the court to celebrate the victory. They eliminated Dunton with a total score of 5:2. Shakhtar Nesk.

Reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League for three consecutive seasons.

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One day later, the second round contest between Sun Pan and He Ying began. Paris Saint-Germain lost to Atletico Madrid 1:2 away from home. After returning to their home court, they only needed to score one more goal to eliminate Atletico Madrid.

In this game, Paris Saint-Germain played its main force and put together the most powerful offensive combination. Ibrahimovic, Cavani, He Ying and Lavezzi all played.

Take turns to attack the goal guarded by Sun Pan.

But Sun Pan fulfilled what he told He Ying after losing the game in the previous round. He caught the ball high and blocked the ball low, really not allowing Paris Saint-Germain to score!

In the ninety-minute game, Sun Pan was the absolute protagonist. Atletico Madrid defended the whole line, and then relied on Sun Pan, the last line of defense, to make Paris Saint-Germain's attacks in vain again and again.

Atletico Madrid fans had a heart attack watching this game. In the last fifteen minutes of the game, Paris Saint-Germain almost attacked and defended at halftime. The overwhelming offensive made people breathless.

But Sun Pan stood firm and really maintained the 0:0 score until the end.

When the referee blew the full-time whistle, Sun Pan was lifted up by the excited Atletico Madrid defenders Godin and Felipe, and other teammates also flocked to Sun Pan.

Commentator He Ping said excitedly: Sun Pan is definitely the biggest contributor to Atletico Madrid's advancement to the quarterfinals! Paris Saint-Germain had as many as 27 shots in this game, and an astonishing two of them hit the goal frame. Eleven times! But these 21 shots were all rejected by Sun Pan! It’s amazing! He is the Great Wall of China on the football field!

The Spanish commentator is not much better than He Ping. He can be heard exclaiming Sun Pan's name throughout the game.

After the game, the Spanish media also praised Sun Pan's performance, believing that he showed the qualities of a world-class goalkeeper in this game. Atletico Madrid should first thank his outstanding performance for advancing.

Atletico Madrid was able to break into the quarterfinals because of Sun Pan's outstanding performance, but He Ying could only bid farewell to the Champions League with a little disappointment. He had six shots in this game, all of which hit the goal frame, but he could not Get even one goal.

Looking at his lost back, many of He Ying's supporters shed tears in front of the TV.

Some people are happy and some are disappointed. This is football and this is life.

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As Zhou Yi said to his friends, the defeat in the German Cup did not affect the mood and state of the Dortmund players. They won successively in the league and the Champions League and performed well.

In the next round of the 25th round of the league, Bayern Munich is waiting for the best opportunity to widen the gap with Dortmund - Dortmund will challenge Schalke 04 away for a Ruhr derby!

If Dortmund loses to Schalke 04 on the road and Bayern Munich defeats Dusseldorf at home, the point difference between the two sides will widen to five points. With nine rounds left in the league, The gap of five points can be said to be huge.

This ensures that Bayern Munich has a safe distance of one game. Even if they lose a game, they will still have a two-point difference against Dortmund, which will greatly reduce the psychological pressure on Bayern Munich players.

And what about Dortmund?

Facing Schalke 04, they must win. Winning the Ruhr Derby away from home is not an easy task. So the pressure is on Dortmund's side, and it's very high.

Before the Ruhr Derby, reporters went to interview Zhou Yi and wanted to hear his views on analysis. Facing the reporters' cameras, Zhou Yi nodded and said seriously: Is it difficult to win the Ruhr derby away from home? Of course, it is very difficult. Schalke 04's home court is like an impenetrable fortress, so we go to It was very difficult to beat them on the road this season, and it was not easy to get the three points...

After he answered, he said goodbye to the reporters, shaking his head when he left, as if the thought of that game made him feel unbearable.

But in the eyes of reporters, it seemed strange no matter how they thought about it - he admitted that it was difficult to play Schalke 04 away from home, but in the end he said that they won... So he was praising Dortmund in disguise! The key point of reading and understanding this sentence should be Although Schalke 04's home court is very difficult to conquer, our Dortmund still defeated them on their territory, right?

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Yang Muge also accepted interviews with reporters from China and Germany. During the interview, he smiled and said: I know what Zhou Yi means. He wants to imply that they can win the game. He can say that, but the result may not be what he imagined. That way. We are good friends, but when it comes to the game, I will temporarily put these relationships aside.

A reporter asked a difficult question: Would you foul him?

Yang Muge said: I will use my body and rules reasonably.

He didn't answer the question directly, but everyone knew what he meant.

If you beat Dortmund, Bayern Munich will be very grateful to you...

We are fighting for ourselves, not for Bayern Munich. Yang Muge shook his head.

So will this game affect Schalke 04's next Champions League match? After all, the match against Galatasaray is next week... Also, what do you think of Schalke 04's prospects in the Champions League? expectations?”

I don't think it will affect the Champions League. We are used to double matches a week. Of course I hope the team can go further and further in the Champions League, but it also depends on our strength and luck...

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Lao Yang's answers to reporters' questions are really boring... Zhou Yi complained in the group about Yang Muge's answers in the interview.

Sun Pan rolled his eyes at him: You have the nerve to talk about Lao Yang? Look at your answer after losing the German Cup.

Zhou Yi made a grimace.

Yang Muge said: Zhou Yi, I am not just talking for a moment. Every word I say is true. You must be extra careful about me when the time comes.

It seems that Schalke 04 asked you to guard against me again? Zhou Yi said. Keller has made it clear that he is trying to drive a wedge between us brothers. Don't be fooled, Lao Yang!

Damn, I've never seen such a shameless person... Sun Pan was speechless.

Guo Nu made a laughing expression, while He Ying made a series of ellipses.

Yang Muge said after issuing the ellipsis: Don't worry, Zhou Yi, I will try my best to make you miserable.

Zhou Yi made a tongue-out expression. (To be continued)). If you like this work, you are welcome to vote at Qidian.com (). Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go and read. )