Chapter 618: The Substitute
With a 5-2 win over Bayern Munich at the Stadio Olimpic, Bayer Leverkusen achieved the double. This also stunned many German media, including "The Kicker". Their editor-in-chief personally wrote an article to express his apologies to Bayer Leverkusen - I was wrong, I thought that Bayer Leverkusen without Zheng Zhi could not be Bayern Munich's opponent, I thought Bayern Munich would win the German Cup, but the Bayer Leverkusen player slapped me in the face with a perfect performance. Now I finally know that this team is far stronger than I thought. They made me realize that they are getting stronger and stronger, like viruses, they are constantly evolving, and they are impressive. Maybe a month ago Bayer Leverkusen would have been weakened by the lack of Zheng Zhi, but now Bayer Leverkusen is almost perfect, even without Zheng Zhi, they are still strong. Ronaldinho in the team has become a player who can play big games, and the French teenager Franck Ribery can also take the lead, Emerson who has been contributing to the team in a low-key manner perfectly makes up for Zheng Zhi's position, and Ballack is more and more trusted, such a Leverkusen, maybe to start a new Bundesliga dynasty? Of course, if they can continue to maintain this squad after the start of next season......
"Bild" said - a few days ago we underestimated Leverkusen, because of the lack of Zheng Zhi, but now Bayern Munich, which has a complete lineup, cannot beat Leverkusen, if Bayern Munich does not do anything this summer, then next season will still be Leverkusen's world. Given Bayern Munich's penchant for poaching other Bundesliga teams in the summer, there is reason to believe that some of Bayer Leverkusen's players will be in Bayern Munich's squad next season, and Ballack is the most likely because he is now the best player in Germany and the best player must be at Bayern Munich. Brazilian Ronaldinho is expected to be eyed by other European giants with his performance for half a season, and there is a high probability that he will be bought this summer. There are no less than 5 wealthy families who have a strong interest in him. As for Zheng Zhi? There are more clubs that want to get him, clubs in Italy, Spain and England are eyeing him, but if you want to get him, it must be an astronomical amount.
The Eintrachter Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung continued to insist that while Bayer Leverkusen beat Bayern Munich without Zheng Zhi, the German Cup was not really a test of the team's results, but the result at the Stade de France on 24 May was the real result. Only the Champions League stage can test the true strength of a team. People want to see whether Zheng Zhi still has the ability to lead the team to win the Big Ears Cup when he lacks many teammates by his side.
As far away as Spain, it is Leverkusen that has also become the object of heated discussion.
"Marca" exclaimed - crazy! Leverkusen can actually beat Bayern Munich 5:2 without Zheng Zhi! Bosque should be glad that there was no Ronaldinho, no Emerson, and no Ballack in the final on the 24th, otherwise Bosque might have been terrified. At the moment, the Leverkusen team is at least half a notch ahead of the rest of the team, with red and yellow cards and injuries preventing them from playing in the Champions League final with their strongest squad. But we have reason to believe that Bayer Leverkusen, who are short of major generals, will still cause huge problems for Real Madrid.
"As" - Bayer Leverkusen! Double Crown! Bayer Leverkusen have already won the domestic double after beating Bayern Munich and are on their way to a great treble, and they seem to be replicating the glory of last year's Manchester United, with only Real Madrid standing in their way. Bosque's side have been scoreless so far this season, with the Champions League title their only goal. Bosque is now preparing for the Champions League final and has even fielded all his substitutes this week.
The Catalan region's "Le Monde Sport" directly poked out Real Madrid's possible starting lineup - in the face of the crazy Bayer Leverkusen, Bosque is estimated to have a lineup of 532, the goalkeeper will use Casillas, and then the three central defenders Elguera, Karanka and Campo, the right back is Salgado, and the left back Carlos; In midfield, McMaraman and Redondo will return, and Raul will return to play as a midfielder; Up front, Morientes and Nicolas Anelka. Attacking and defending, Bosque's use of this line-up in the last league game is proof of this.
What a day, dog!
Bosque couldn't understand why Le Monde Sports had guessed so accurately and said exactly what he thought. These days he has been preparing for the Champions League final, and the lineup has basically been decided, just to use 532 to deal with Bayer Leverkusen, 532 This lineup seems to be a defensive lineup, but when attacking, it can quickly evolve into 352, or 343. Raul, Salgado and Carlos are very mobile, especially Carlos, who has never been used as a left-back, but as a left-sided midfielder.
If there's a change, it's Guti. Guti is likely to make it to the Champions League final or not be in the squad for the match. The reason is that he has just returned from injury, and he is afraid that he will not be in shape. The other position could be Hierro, who could also start. But the formation was determined, and 532 didn't have to run.
Who will defend Zheng?
In the past few days, he has been pondering that Real Madrid does not have many defensive masters, even if Redondo is there.
And the French youngster.
That little guy could be a flashpoint. In the absence of Ronaldinho, Ballack and Emerson, the only thing Bayer Leverkusen can rely on is Zheng Zhi and Ribery, and everyone else lacks sufficient ability.
Bosque thought it through.
During training, Redondo is used by him as an imaginary character for Zheng Zhi, while Carlos plays Ribery. Opposite is the Frenchman Karembou, as well as Salgado. As a result, Salgado was blown up by Carlos, and Calemb also did not stop Redondo, and then Bosque tried again with Geremi and Sanchis, but still couldn't get Redondo and Carlos.
This...... Both of them can do it, can Zheng Zhi and Ribery not do it? He didn't have that much faith.
The only thing that can be done better is that the formation of 532 can make the most of it.
Walking out of the office door, Bosque took a breath of fresh air and walked to the training ground, where he met the club's sporting director, Baldano, and stopped.
"Jorge,"
"How's your discussion going?"
Baldano paused, stroked his smooth hair, and then turned to look at Butragueno.
"Emilio, say it."
Butragueno is now his assistant and he handles the usual transfer matters.
Butragueno's face immediately became a little embarrassed.
"Well, there's been no progress."
'They haven't talked to us and said they wouldn't think about it until after the Champions League.
"But I guess, it's not easy."
'As far as I know, AC Milan, Inter Milan and Manchester United are in contention, and of course, Juventus.
"Oh," Bosque touched his chin, "you know, I've never asked you if you wanted someone, this time with the exception. ”
"If we can win him, we will have no worries for the next 10 years, and if we lose the opportunity, it will be a huge strategic mistake for us. Redondo is already 31 years old, and this is the most opportune time. In the current European football, there are really few people who can replace him......"
"What about Zidan? Why don't we consider Zidan? ”
"Zheng is good, but Qi Dan is what we need the most now. That's in line with Real Madrid's values. ”
"Zidan is certainly good, but he can use it for five or six years at most? This is still an optimistic estimate. In the long run, Zheng is the most suitable. ”
Bosque shook his head, he had been hungry for Zheng Zhi's body for half a year, and he really hoped to hear some good news as soon as possible.
"Del, seriously, how sure are you of winning the game now?"
"How much? Heh, you've played in a professional league too, so that's too amateurish to ask. From my point of view, we are definitely the winners, not a matter of probability. If you don't win the championship, you will fail, and you will have no choice at all. Of course, if it fails, maybe people will come a little faster? ”
But who wants such a failure?
On the training ground, Roberto Carlos has been ravaging Salgado, who has been struggling to hold on.
"Hey man,"
"Again, you can't stop those guys."
"No, it's not," Salgado gasped, hunched over his hands on his knees. "The question is, why do you want me to do this work now, when you are facing that Frenchman? There's no way I'm going to play left-back. ”
Salgado waved his hand, not wanting to be ravaged by Roberto Carlos any longer. Carlos was at left-back, and it was Franck Franck Ribery who didn't have his turn to make a move.
"No, didn't you hear the chief? Franck Ribery is likely to play on the left and his position is likely to be unsettled, and without Ronaldinho, he could switch positions with his team-mates frequently. Especially in the last few games, he has been moving left and right, and he is not fixed in the right midfield position at all, so you still have to be careful, you have to be ready. Oh God, it's good that little guy from Ronalnidio isn't there, otherwise you'd have cried! ”
Roberto Carlos suddenly remembered his junior Ronaldinho. In last year's Copa America, the two men played a few games together on the left flank, abusing their opponents to scum. He knows Ronaldinho's strength quite well, but unfortunately this time Ronaldinho is suspended.
"Believe me, he's a pretty scary guy and I even think he's got a lot of talent to catch up with Ronaldo, no, perhaps, on the same level. Thank God they weren't in the squad this time. ”
Salgado began to brainstorm Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, and then let out a long sigh of relief......
"But my current opponent should be Ponte? That guy is easy to deal with. ”
Carlos shook his head, this guy, is his brain in water? How did he get to the daughter of Sans? Ah, God, why not choose me? Roberto Carlos is really a little jealous, he has been married for several years, and he has been thinking about how to secretly hook up with women outside all day long, but he never has a chance. The daughter of Real Madrid President Senz had a chance, but because he was married, he was always one step short, and just when he almost got her, Salgado broke in and directly took Sans's daughter away.
So, Roberto Carlos has always been a little unhappy with Salgado. What's more, Salgado's ball skills are so bad, he really looks down on Salgado.
"Forget it,"
"I don't practice anymore."
"That's all for today, don't be abused by that Frenchman."
Roberto Carlos took off his shirt, revealing eight thick abdominal muscles, sweat dripping all the way, and his third leg looked unusually dazzling, a scene that was clearly seen by the Argentine Redondo.
"Hey, Roberto,"
"Be careful,"
"Put it away,"
"Huh? What the? ”
Roberto Carlos followed his line of sight and instantly understood.
"I can't help it, alas, this is also my trouble, I can't use him as a belt." Carlos shook his head, and after the joke was over, he instantly turned to the Champions League final, "By the way, next week, our counter-attacking speed must be raised, and when I rush up from the left, you must be bold to feed me the ball." I've always felt that defending is not the way to go, we need to use the offense to solve the problem. ”
He couldn't help but discuss it with Redondo again.
"Yes, you're on the rocket, and my ball will be delivered as scheduled."
"Their little-known Hoffman is their biggest weakness. I'm sure you can get rid of him. ”
"But I think if the Frenchman are on your side, you'll have problems defensively as well."
"Of course, I will try to contain Zheng." Redondo suddenly looked up at the clear sky, "That guy, it's incredible. ”
Carlos narrowed his eyes, and then made a slashing gesture, "It's really not good, you just be ruthless,"
"Scrap him."
"If he does, it's over."
"Heh," Redondo stroked his long hair, "don't think too much, he can't make any waves by himself, as long as we kick our own, they won't play better than us." I'll give it to me in the middle lane, and I'll give it to you in the wing. ”
"Then, it's up to Morientes and Anelka."
"I'm sure we can win the Big Ears Cup."
"Then, you're leaving, he's coming." Carlos said coldly and shrugged his shoulders.
"It's true, that guy Salgado just said. Sans and the rest of the hierarchy are interested in buying him to take your place. His wife told him everything. ”
Redondo: ......
After a few seconds of silence.
"Don't worry, I'll prove it to them, it's still my time."
"As long as we win."
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