The sun is shining and the breeze is blowing.

The training match has just ended, and this morning's training session is coming to an end.

However, the Mainz first-team players did not leave, but stood in a fan shape in front of manager Jurgen Klopp. Their eyes were glued to their coach, and many were looking forward to it.

Gu Zhen was the same, his eyes were blazing and full of expectation.

Because, next Klopp will announce the eighteen-man squad for the fifth round of the Bundesliga tomorrow Mainz.

Although Subotic and Bwach have told Gu Zhen before that he will be in the squad. However, at this time, he was still a little apprehensive and a little expectant.

Gu Zhen didn't know if he could get into the squad, after all, he had only been in the first team for a few days.

However, it stands to reason that the team has no other forwards except for the two starting forwards, and he should be in the 18-man squad.

However, Gu Zhen was always a little apprehensive in his heart, and even had a hint of foreboding.

As Gu Zhen's good friend, little Francec, who was standing beside Gu Zhen, clearly felt Gu Zhen's apprehension. He immediately advised: "Don't worry, there are no other strikers in the team, you will definitely be able to make the squad." ”

Gu Zhen turned his head and smiled at little Francec, but what he didn't know was that this smile was really ugly than crying.

Francec immediately said: "I really envy you, why am I not playing as a striker? ”

Gu Zhen smiled: "You can also play as a striker!" ”

Yes, Junior French is a good midfielder, but he can also play as a striker, and the two have partnered as strikers when they were in the Under-19 youth team, and Junior French has been very good.

Little French immediately said: "Okay, that's just a guest run!" There will definitely be a place for you in the eighteen-man list! ”

Suddenly, Subotic said to Gu Zhen: "Mario is right, you don't have to worry, you will definitely be able to enter the squad!" ”

Gu Zhen immediately turned his head to Subotic and said, "Thank you!" ”

To tell the truth, hearing the two of them say this, he felt uneasy in his heart.

At this moment, Klopp, the manager of Mainz's first team, spoke: "Okay, don't discuss it. Today's training is basically over here, after going back, have a good rest in the afternoon, and don't go out to wave again. Prepare well for tomorrow's tournament, our opponents are not weak! ”

The Mainz players immediately shouted: "Don't worry, boss. We'll recharge our batteries and get in shape! ”

Klopp was very satisfied and nodded.

Jurgen Klopp leaned slightly over to take the folder from Assistant Coach Bvac.

The Mainz first-team players were in high spirits and knew the big game was coming and they were all looking forward to it. Among them, Gu Zhen is the most expected, and this is likely to be the first time in his career that Gu Zhen has entered the eighteen-man squad of the first team.

Gu Zhen was very excited and apprehensive.

Hope for me, hope for me in the eighteen-man roster!

Gu Zhen thought silently in his heart, and at the same time, his mind also came to the image of Subotich, Frankic Jr., and Bvacchi telling him that he would be in the squad.

Believe in yourself, I can do it.

Gu Zhen took a deep breath and looked up at Klopp expectantly.

Jurgen Klopp opened the folder with a smile on his face and said: "Now I'm going to announce the eighteen-man squad for tomorrow's game against Freiburg." ”

As soon as the words fell, the Mainz players all looked up at Klopp, everyone wanted to be in the squad, but they knew that the number of places was limited, but they were still full of expectations.

Klopp is pleased with the form of the players.

Klopp bowed slightly, then looked at the folder in his hand, and read: "There are ...... people who have entered the eighteen-man list."

Speaking of this, Klopp glanced around at the Mainz players, which made many Mainz players nervous, and many of them were full of longing and hoping for a miracle.

And the absolute main players are very calm, standing quietly.

The corners of Klopp's mouth rose slightly, and he read: "The first Dimo Wach! ”

There are no surprises to everyone, this is the old captain of the team, who has played for Mainz since 1995 and was once a team-mate of Klopp. He was Mainz's main goalkeeper, but as he got older, he gradually began to fade out of Mainz's main lineup.

However, at the beginning of the season, Klopp insisted on supporting Wach as the team's main goalkeeper.

Today, it was no surprise that Wach was in the starting line-up.

Jurgen Klopp looked at the remaining three substitute goalkeepers before saying: "And then ......"

Klopp paused here, and the remaining three goalkeepers were all in a hurry, because the remaining three goalkeepers all had similar opportunities, and no one knew who it would be?

Klopp immediately read: "Christian Witklow! ”

The Mainz first-team players applauded and congratulated the old man of Mainz, who was born in 1980 and has been playing for Mainz since 2000 and has been a substitute goalkeeper for the team until now, and today he is in the 18-man squad.

Jurgen Klopp continues to announce the squad: "Here are defenders Nevin Subotic, Nikols Nowitzki, Tim Hogland, Marco Roze, Christian Dimitas, Bo Svensson and Stefan Makov. ”

This is the defender who will be in the Mainz squad tomorrow, and there is hardly anything that everyone expected.

Gu Zhen glanced at Subotic beside him, this guy is really powerful, he is the team's main central defender, and there is no suspense at all when he enters the squad.

When will he be able to be selected for the Mainz squad without any suspense, like Subotic?

Gu Zhen clenched his fists and cheered for himself in his heart: "Gu Zhen, you are the best, you have to believe in yourself, this day will not be too far away from you, come on!" ”

Jurgen Klopp continued: "Next up are the midfielders, Miroslav Calhan, Daniel Gunkel, Milorad Pekovic, Marcus Foylner, Damir French and Elgin Soto. ”

After the list of midfielders came out, Francic Jr.'s face darkened, and sure enough, he was not so lucky to be in tomorrow's squad, he was very disappointed and disappointed.

Gu Zhen didn't speak, stretched out his hand and patted his good friend on the shoulder, comforting little Francecic.

Little French immediately said: "Don't worry, I'm fine." We said we were going to go to the first team together to start a new era, and I'll catch up with you, come on! ”

Gu Zhen was slightly stunned, he didn't expect little Francec to be so open-minded.

Gu Zhen nodded firmly and did not speak.

Because he didn't know if he could enter tomorrow's squad, he was still a little confident before, but now he was a little uneasy in his heart, as if something bad was going to happen.

Gu Zhen suddenly turned his head to little French and said, "I may not be able to enter the squad!" ”

Yes, Gu Zhen suddenly had such an idea.

And the idea is getting stronger and stronger, as if it's already a foregone conclusion.

Little Francecic immediately said: "How come, don't think nonsense! ”

Gu Zhen shook his head slightly, but did not speak, his heart had already fallen to the bottom, because he saw Klopp's eyes.

Klopp glanced at Gu Zhen, and then said: "The last is the forward line, and the ones who enter the squad are Ranisav Ivanovic, Shadley Amri, and ...... Peter Luhman! ”

Everyone was amazed!

Even many people turned their heads to look at Gu Zhen in the crowd, they were very shocked, and at the same time, they were a little worried, worried that Gu Zhen would not be able to withstand such a blow.

Because almost everyone thinks that Gu Zhen can enter the list, and even many people have congratulated Gu Zhen in advance before. Everyone had lifted him to a very high height before, and now he suddenly fell from a high altitude, and the difference was really terrifying.

Everyone was worried that Gu Zhen couldn't bear it.

Gu Zhen was indeed stunned, although he had a faint premonition in his heart before. But when it really happened, he was still a little confused and couldn't accept it.

How can there be no oneself?

Gu Zhen was very uncomfortable in his heart, this psychological gap was really too big. If the likes of Subotic and Bouácz hadn't told him he would be in the squad, he might have felt a lot better.

But......

I feel very uncomfortable!

But Gu Zhen knew that this was not the time to be uncomfortable, he didn't show any discomfort on the surface, seeing the concerned eyes of his teammates, Gu Zhen grinned and said lightly: "It's okay, I'm still young, and there will be opportunities in the future!" You guys do well tomorrow, I'll support you in the stands, come on, and bring home the victory! ”

Looking at Gu Zhen who was smiling, Subotic was very distressed in his heart.

Gu Zhen is such a guy, no matter what predicament he faces, he is in a positive state and rarely brings negative energy to everyone.

Subotic stretched out his hand and hugged Gu Zhen, did not speak, just patted Gu Zhen on the back.

Little Francec also felt a little sorry for Gu Zhen in his heart, everyone praised him so high and gave him unlimited expectations, but now it is such an ending, Gu Zhen's heart must be very, very uncomfortable.

If it were me, I would definitely not be able to bear it and would collapse.

Little Francec immediately stretched out his hand, patted Gu Zhen's shoulder and said, "It's okay, you're already very good." I didn't make it this time, but I will definitely be selected next time! ”

Gu Zhen turned his head slightly to look at little Francec and said, "I'm fine, let's work together!" ”

Seeing Gu Zhen's state, little French admired Gu Zhen very much. If it were him, he would definitely not be so calm at this time, let alone have such a smile, he would definitely have collapsed.

Lao Gu, you are really amazing!

Little Francec clenched his fists, looked at Gu Zhen, and said, "Come on!" ”

Looking at the state of these two people, Subotic was also infected, which is the state that young people should have. Don't be afraid of failure and move forward.

However, Subotic's heart was full of doubts, why didn't Mr. Klopp let Gu Zhen enter the squad? The Mainz players have this question on their minds.

The team's assistant coach, Bwash, was also full of the same doubts, and when Klopp announced the winner of the last spot in the 18-man name, he immediately turned his head and stared at Klopp in extreme shock, his face full of disbelief.

Bwach exclaimed in his heart: "Jurgen, aren't we set, Gu Zhen starts?" ”