[Football] Crown of Thorns

11月27号，2010-2011德甲联赛第14轮，多特蒙德主场对阵门兴格拉德巴赫。

At the pre-match press conference, Klopp announced the 18-man squad, including Gama's name.

When the reporter asked about Gama's recovery from his injury, Klopp only said "Of course it's better, otherwise he wouldn't be on the big list" and changed the subject.

On the side of the court, after the warm-up, the players walked into the tunnel one after another. Gama followed his teammates slowly with a water bottle. He knew in his heart that although he was included in the 18-man roster, the coach could not Will start him, and only if the team leads, will put him up for another 15 minutes or so in the second half.

Sure enough, Gama didn't hear his name when assistant coach Buvac announced the starting 11 list in public.

So Gama and a few substitute teammates went out of the locker room first, sat down on the bench, and listened to the music playing in the stadium without much interest.

Each team and each stadium has its unique football customs. For example, the home DJ of the Boavista team likes to play heavy metal rock before the game or after the team scores, while the home DJ of the Hornets does not play the team song. In addition, songs from some German local rock bands are often played.

Jia Ma, who was leaning on the seat, was listening to today's song. This should be a new song. He hadn't heard it before, and it felt good. He could find it later and listen to it.

At this time, the music on the broadcast was cut off, and the voice of the home commentator broadcasting the starting lineups of both sides came.

"...The starting lineup of Borussia Mönchengladbach was broadcast just now. From this list, their defensive personnel are still incomplete. Captain Dames was transferred back to the left. Luck served as a central defender in this game, and Schachten, who made a mistake on the field, sat back on the bench. In the central midfield, Hermann and Idrisu replaced Arango and Bovadilla as forwards... ..."

Listening to the commentary quickly talking about the opponent's lineup, Gama moved his body and made room for Gross Kreutz to sit down.

"Kevin?"

Gama, who was wrapped in a coat, saw Gross Kreutz who hesitated and asked.

Gross Kreutz shook his head silently, and the big German youth huddled up and squeezed on the seat.

Gama glanced at him calmly, and he probably understood his mood in his heart-in the last game, Bovaszczykowski made consecutive mistakes in the game, but the coach Klopp still chose to believe him. In today's game In the game, Bwaszczykowski replaced Gross Kreutz in the starting position, which will definitely make him unhappy. After all, Gross Kreutz is still young. One year older than Gama, he hasn't fully learned to control his emotions and expressions.

The weather in Dortmund at the end of November is humid and cold, with an average temperature of about 11-10 degrees above zero, but the air is humid and it will be colder if it rains.

The players on the court don't feel anything when they run, and those who sit on the bench should go out and warm up from time to time, so as to prevent them from getting injured easily if they are going to play when their bodies are cold.

Due to a large number of player injuries in Borussia Mönchengladbach, the Borussia Mönchengladbach team played very nervously after the start today. Many players made some small mistakes from time to time because of nervousness. Some couldn't let go, and they didn't seize the opportunity when the opponent made mistakes, so they played for nearly 10 minutes with both sides making mistakes.

Gama, who was watching the game with his chin resting on his hands, heard the roar of coach Klopp, but such roars in the stadium could not be heard by the players.

Of course, in the end, the players still noticed the coach's gesticulation on the sidelines.

The spirited players finally changed the game, but it was the opponent who scored first.

In the 33rd minute of the first half, Borussia Borussia's player Royce dribbled the ball along the middle after receiving a pass from Hermann in the midfield. The home team's defensive players did not step forward to block it in time. Royce decisively kicked his right foot 22 meters away. The shot hit the right side of the goal, 1 to 0, the visiting team leads.

Ferrer picked up the football from the goal and yelled at his teammates on the back.

This scene made Gama laugh involuntarily.

Gross Kreutz, who was sitting next to him, gave him a strange look.

Gama turned his head, "I just feel that no matter where he plays, it seems that the goalkeeper is either cheated by the opponent or by himself!"

Gross Kreutz was stunned for a moment, then understood and nodded, "The defense protection is not in place, and the goalkeeper is very depressed."

"Yeah yeah!"

Gama laughed.

He thought of the defense line of the Portuguese national team, the group of attacking defenders who always like to attack forward, hehe, Eduardo is so pitiful.

Speaking of which, it seems that Real Madrid's defense team, where his captain is, is also very famous. The name of the back forward is also exaggerated. There are defenders like Pepe. I heard that Marcelo is like that. Moss, what kind of guard group with strong offensive power, hehe, it is said that Saint Cassie's Saint was honed by such a guard line~~

"It's a pity Kahn retired!"

Gama muttered softly.

But his muttering was still heard by Gross Kreutz, and the German player suddenly laughed.

"you like him?"

His question made Gama think for a while, "I remember his roar, very..." Gama made a big circle in his hand, "One of my memories of the German team was the roar of the Lion King, very very Unforgettable."

"Yes, I'm impressed."

Gross Kreutz smiled, "I remember the first time Kahn was the captain of the national team, he scored an own goal, and when the reporters asked about his own goal after the game, he grinned. He said, 'This is my first time as captain, so I have to score a goal anyway', and his answer made everyone laugh. Although he is a goalkeeper, he is a good captain."

"Well, I think so too."

Gama nodded.

Generally speaking, one of the disadvantages of being the captain of a team goalkeeper is that the goalkeeper can’t run around, and sometimes he can’t rush to persuade and come forward to his teammates when they have various problems. Goalkeepers with a milder or less tough personality are even more terrible. , simply can't control the running back line, if the command is improper, it is prone to problems such as loopholes in defense and back position coordination.

But Kahn is different, he is a goalkeeper but he will wake up those teammates who made mistakes with a loud roar, and his strong control can make the defense obedient.

The goalkeepers in football have various personalities, and Kahn is not only the best goalkeeper among them, but also an excellent captain.

But none of their teams have such a goalkeeper.

At this time, the game on the field has entered the stoppage time of the first half, and Dortmund's corner kick.

Ge Xiaoce ran to the corner to prepare to serve.

"There are so many young players in Germany in recent years."

Watching Gotze take a left corner kick, Subotic leaped 7 meters away from the middle and headed the ball into the right side of the goal. 1-1, Dortmund equalized the score.

Gama said with some envy.

Since he joined the Portuguese national team last year, Gama has really felt the embarrassment of the Portuguese team's weak successor. Looking at the endless emergence of young players after the German ten-year plan was proposed, how can Gama not be envious.

Gross Kreutz smiled lightly, and his eyes were misty again.

He has also been selected for the national team. Although he is only a substitute, he is still considered an international player. However, despite this, he still cannot be regarded as the absolute main force in the Dortmund team. This makes him a little uneasy, and he is concerned about his future...

The first half is over.

Watching his teammates go back, Gama stood up, "Let's run!"

Gross Kreutz glanced back and stood up, "Okay."

The two of them started running slowly on the edge of the lively court.

At the start of the second half, Gama and Gross Kreutz returned to the bench.

In the 52nd minute, Goetze sent a through pass in the middle circle, and Kagawa countered offside and single-handedly waded through the attacking Jaime Rot, then pushed the empty goal on the right side of the penalty area and succeeded, 2-1.

"It's a really good kick!"

Kagawa's performance caused a deep crisis in Gama's heart. The Japanese played really well when he was away. If he does not perform well after his return, he will soon lose his status as the main player, and then...

Gama wrapped his coat tightly and was stunned.

"Hey Chico, Chico!"

The cry in his ear interrupted Jia Ma's chaotic thoughts, he turned his head and looked over.

It was Gross Kreutz calling him, "What?"

"Mr. Buvac asked us to warm up."

"Oh, warm up?"

Gama jumped to his feet.

His excited look made Gross Kreutz look at him strangely, "Are you okay?"

"it's okay no problem."

Gamapyya moved his body vigorously.

In the 70th minute of the second half, Dortmund applied for a substitution, and Gama made his first official appearance on the court after recovering from injury.

The fans of the home team gave Gama a round of applause.

"Let's take a look at Gama's first performance after returning from injury..."

As soon as he received a pass from his teammates, Gama was a little moved. It seemed that even if the Japanese performed well, his teammates still liked him.

Licking his lower lip a little complacently, Gama kicked the ball with his feet after receiving the ball, sprinted, and touched the ball to pick a pass.

The football flew through the middle of the double defense on the opposite side and passed straight to Gotze's feet.

Gotze, who received the ball, ran a few steps with the ball and then made a clever cross pass. Gama, who caught up quickly, caught the ball and made another pass. Gross Kreutz, who came off the bench together with Gama, went straight into the center of the penalty area 8 meters away and stabbed his right foot into the lower left corner of the goal. .

Gama ran over with a little excitement and hugged Gross Kreutz.

Gross Kreuz, who was still a little confused about the feeling of scoring a goal when he first entered the field, paused for a moment, then hugged Gama back hard, and grinned.

Anyway, if I can play and score goals, that's it.

Gama patted him on the back, "Dude, well done."

Gotze jumped on the back of Gross Kreuz. "Nice goal."

"Your pass is good, too."

This was the goal in the 76th minute of the second half, and Dortmund led their opponents 3-1.

Scored a goal as soon as he played, which greatly stimulated the enthusiasm of Gama and Gross Kreutz. The two began to look for opportunities. Move for every opportunity.

Their positive attitude also infected the teammates, and the atmosphere on the field suddenly became more tense.

"It seems that Shiko is recovering well."

Assistant coach Buvac and Klopp were talking.

"Well, I feel more positive in attitude, full of drive."

Klopp laughed.

Although Gama had performed very well in terms of stability and stability before, he felt that Gama always had a tepid attitude, lacking a kind of passion, enthusiasm, and aggressive spirit. Today's 10 In a few minutes, he felt Jia Ma's hard work, that kind of excited state, just like a young man!

In the 88th minute, Gama intercepted the ball from the midfielder and gave the ball to Da Silva with a long pass. Silva immediately made a wonderful pass over the center line. Dortmund's players in the opponent's half immediately dispersed and flew away. , Barrios reversed offside and successfully inserted into the center of the penalty area with his right foot and shot into the lower left corner.

4 to 1, Dortmund sealed the victory.