Chapter 064: The sluggishness of the front line brings bad consequences
The red card is still not canceled!
In this way, in the next round of the League Cup, Gu Zhen will be suspended.
The UEFA Cup is now in the group stage, with 40 teams having qualified for the 2008-2009 UEFA Cup.
The 40 teams will be divided into eight groups of five teams each, with the top three teams advancing straight to a total of 24 teams. Then it is time for the next stage of the UEFA Cup, where the 24 teams that have advanced and the eight third-placed Champions League group stage winners form the round of 32, which will go straight to the knockout round, home and away.
Yes, after that, it's all a knockout nature.
Now the draw ceremony for this group stage will be held soon, and in the first round of the group stage, Gu Zhen has no way to play, and he is suspended.
Dortmund's appeal was unsuccessful!
After learning the news, Gu Zhenzhen didn't have much to say, so he could only accept it.
With the draw just a few days away, the Dortmund people's focus is not on that.
After returning to Germany, Borussia Dortmund had the seventh round of the Bundesliga season in two days, and they faced Hannover 96 at their home stadium, and Klopp basically continued the starting line-up from the previous game against Udinese, with only a few minor changes.
Frey's injury has improved, but he still didn't appear in the starting line-up today.
It is still Valdés who appears on the front line with Gu Zhen!
It can be seen that Klopp really likes Valdés very much!
Because Valdés' speed and his aggressive running up front are something that Klopp values very much. Frye has the strength, but he is too lazy and hardly involved in defense on the court, which is why Klopp doesn't like to use him.
As for Zidan, this guy is okay to run, but he won't be too active. What's more, Zidan likes to work alone, and he can't make a name for himself, which makes Klopp a little speechless.
As for Klimowitz, forget it, he is still a loyal and honest person, although he has distinctive characteristics, but his strength is mediocre and does not meet the requirements.
Therefore, now Gu Zhen and Valdés are the main starters.
Of course, Gu Zhen's starting position was not secured.
Relatively speaking, Valdés is in a much more secure position, but his goalscoring efficiency is really unmatched, and he often gets good opportunities on the pitch but knocks the ball away.
It's a striker without a shooting boot!
In today's game, Klopp still chose to believe in Gu Zhen and Valdés. From the start of the game, Valdés did very well and got a couple of chances. And the shot also found the crosshair, but the opposing goalkeeper Enke performed well and blocked Valdés' shots one after another.
This makes Valdés very anxious, he finally found the feeling of shooting, you actually blocked it for me, what the hell is this?
Valdés was very anxious, even a little panicked, a little confused.
Gu Zhen kept reminding Valdés, he could see that the pressure on Valdés was very, very great now, otherwise he wouldn't care so much.
Gu Zhen wanted to help him, but he was also being targeted.
Gu Zhen is now one of the best newcomers in the Bundesliga this season, and it is very normal for him to be valued by other teams, so his performance today is actually not ideal.
But Gu Zhen's running position was always able to find some openings and get opportunities, which caused a lot of problems for the Hannover 96 team's defense.
Hannover 96's central defenders Vinicius and France. Both of them exclaimed: "Damn Gu Zhen, why is this guy so difficult to defend?" ”
Because Gu Zhen's running is really too unroutine, chaotic, you really don't know where this guy will run next time. Sometimes, Gu Zhen can always rush up from behind and get a chance.
Vinicius is a little at a loss for what to do!
In this game, it can be seen that the Dortmund team playing at home still has a great advantage and has a good opportunity, and the Hannover 96 team really has few opportunities.
However, Borussia Dortmund have not been able to score a goal, which is a great concern for the fans.
Klopp was very calm on the sidelines, looking at the situation in the stadium, he felt that this game should not be too difficult, and the strength of the opponent was indeed like the Dortmund team.
However, Jurgen Klopp is concerned about the fitness of his team's players, who played in midweek.
At this point, Klopp felt that it was time to make a substitution!
At this time, Gu Zhen suddenly turned around and stepped forward, using his flexibility and speed to directly shake off Vinicius and directly enter the penalty area of the Hannover 96 team. Then suddenly a cross kick and the ball pounced on the law. Wheelhorst rolled past him, rolling towards Valdés behind him.
At this time, all eyes on the scene were on Valdés.
Countless people are praying, praying that Valdés will find the shooting boots this time, and this is a one-on-one one-on-one chance. If you can't make it, you can really choose to retire.
And at this time, Valdés also played with a heartbeat and came to a thrill.
Valdés' strafing shot swept hard at the far post!
Luckily, the ball bounced on the inside of the goal post and into the goal. Otherwise, Valdés will really be dragged out by the Dortmund fans to criticize.
After the goal, Valdés rushed to Gu Zhen's side and gave Gu Zhen a big hug!
Valdés said excitedly, "Victor, thank you so much! Thank you for your selflessness, thank you for your assist, thank you very much! ”
Valdés knew that Gu Zhen's own shot was also okay. But Gu Zhen passed the football to himself, he knew that Gu Zhen was helping him, and he gave himself the opportunity to score goals, and he was very grateful.
Gu Zhen smiled slightly and said: "Don't be sensational, I'm also for the team, your position is better." We need to score goals now, of course it's safe, don't be cranky! ”
Hearing this, Valdés was even more grateful.
He knew that Gu Zhen said this to let him feel free of burden in his heart and make him feel at ease.
Truth be told, it's a shame!
Valdés slapped his heart with his fist, as if to say, "I keep it all in my heart, brother!" ”
Gu Zhen smiled slightly, not caring about this.
After scoring this goal, Valdés had a much better life in the future. And he also hopes that he can find his shooting boot with this goal and start a brilliant season from then on.
However, it soon became clear to him that this was impossible!
Because three minutes later, Valdés had another really good chance.
This time it was Blaszczykovski's cross on the wing that sent the ball straight to the feet of Valdés at the edge of the box, who was in the middle of the air and could shoot straight to the goal.
Valdés also thought it was a good opportunity and was very excited to shoot with his legs. Then he directly rushed the football to the corner of the goal, but the football flew out of the bottom line half a meter away from the near post of the goal!
Oh my God, what kind of shot is this?
Valdés was standing near the front post, almost directly in front of the near post, but he shot the ball wide!
This is really something that everyone on the scene did not expect!
Valdés himself did not expect that after shooting the football, he immediately held his head with both hands, did not dare to say anything, squatted down, and shook his head.
Unbelievable!
It was so unbelievable that he couldn't believe it was his shot!
Valdés is a godsend! It's a shame that the Dortmund fans don't know what to say about Valdés!
Gu Zhen also felt a little unsure what to do? This shot is really ...... I don't know what to say!
After that, Valdés was directly replaced by Frey!
It seems that Klopp can't stand Valdés' shot, which is too outrageous!
After Frei came on, he was much better, giving Hannover 96 a very big threat, and two consecutive shots on goal also threatened the opposition goal. It's a pity that in the end, Gu Zhen's wonderful pass was also wasted by him.
The shot that was close at hand was actually shot straight into the arms of Hannover 96 goalkeeper Enke.
Gu Zhen has tried his best today, but his teammates are not strong!
At this time, Klopp looked at Gu Zhen, and then directly replaced Gu Zhen. He had a problem with Gu Zhen's physical fitness, after all, Gu Zhen had played many games in a row, so he should take a break.
After all, Gu Zhen is still young, and his physical fitness still needs to be taken care of.
Gu Zhen was a little incomprehensible when he was substituted, his face was full of doubts, he played very well, why?
Although Gu Zhen didn't say it, Klopp saw what Gu Zhen meant.
Klopp directly gave Gu Zhen a hug, and then said, "Take a good rest, there will be a long game in the future." It's also very important to stay fit, you know? ”
Gu Zhen understood, and immediately bowed his head and said, "Got it, thank you, boss!" ”
After Gu Zhen got off the field, Zidan wanted to show himself very much, but his performance was really not good, which made the fans of the Dortmund team very anxious. You're just passing the ball, why do you do it alone?
Yes, this guy Zidan likes to go it alone too much!
Borussia Dortmund did not score, but allowed Hannover 96 to score in the 21st minute of the second half.
But it was a very controversial goal.
Hannover 96 striker Justi nodded in from behind the box and the ball flew towards Borussia Dortmund. The ball was saved on goal by Borussia Dortmund's Weidenfeller, but referee Stark thought the ball had crossed the goal line and awarded a goal.
The Dortmund players were very unhappy, but they still did not change Stark's decision.
In this way, Dortmund was held to a 1-1 draw by Hannover 96 at their home stadium, and in the end Dortmund only got a draw.
It was a very regrettable game, Dortmund could have gotten three points, but unfortunately they were only able to get one point in the end, very speechless.
At the end of this round, Hamburg are still at the top of the table, with 16 points. Hoffenheim and Stuttgart are next up, both with 13 points, but Hoffenheim have a better goal difference and are in second place.
This is really beyond everyone's expectations, Hoffenheim, a promoted team from the countryside, is so strong, it really shocked the Bundesliga.
Hoffenheim is really awesome!
Then there's Bayer Leverkusen, Schalke 04 and Borussia Dortmund, all three of whom have 12 points. But Bayer Leverkusen are fourth, while Borussia Dortmund are sixth, because that's why they have less goal difference. At this point, do you know what happens when a striker can't find the goal?
And the most surprising thing is that the Bundesliga giant Bayern Munich is only 11th with 9 points, which is really unexpected. What is Bayern Munich going to do this year? Do you want to have a performance art?