On the night of the end of the game, the Chinese team naturally became the focus of all the spotlight chase. At the press conference after the game, Chinese football made a big splash in front of foreign media for the first time. Lippi chose to bring Xiao Zhi, who scored the crucial equaliser, to attend. Judging from this game, Wen Zhihao's final icing on the cake goal was not as crucial as Xiao Zhi's equalizer. If Xiao Zhi hadn't scored a key goal when the team's physical strength was about to run out, which completely overturned the morale of both sides, it is difficult to say whether there would have been a second goal.

Facing the lens of the media, many people did not expect that Xiao Zhi would give away the credit.

The reporter asked: "Xiao Zhi, your goal tonight is as precious as gold for the Chinese team, will this be the most memorable goal of your career?" ”

Xiao Zhi faced the spotlight of a large number of media for the first time, and there were many high-nosed and bearded international media at the scene, and everyone had a standard answer in their hearts, most of the players would choose to push the boat down the river to accept the credit, especially an unknown player like Xiao Zhi.

Facing the camera, Xiao Zhi was a little nervous, and said with an unnatural expression: "I feel very lucky to be able to score in this kind of key game, as a striker, it is my job to grasp this kind of opportunity of one meter in front of the goal, if I remember this goal in the future, then the significance of this game must be greater than the goal itself." ”

Many media at the scene were in an uproar, and many reporters saw at a glance that Xiao Zhi was a rookie who dealt with the media, and the question was asked by a Chinese reporter, who naturally had a much deeper understanding of the Chinese team. But the effect of your goal on the Chinese team is well known......"

"No, I just want to say thank you to the guy who gave me the pass, Chi Ho. It was a chance he spelled out, and the goal was a credit to everyone on the pitch and I couldn't eat it alone. ”

To those foreign journalists, this is very much in line with their traditional impression of the Chinese, who are deliberately modest and cannot confidently accept praise from others. But Chinese journalists are happy to hear that. It's not that they are all fans of Wen Zhihao, but from Xiao Zhi's words, they really feel that the atmosphere of the national team is very harmonious, there is no phenomenon of crowding out each other in the past, and there is no gap between returnee players and domestic players, perhaps this is the deep-seated reason why the national team can finally counterattack.

Wen Zhihao did not return to China with the team, after the international break, La Liga will be rekindled on September 9, the full game is not more than three days, he can only return to Madrid directly from Doha, Zhang Linpeng also regretted for Wen Zhihao: "I am sure that the country is now ready to welcome us triumphantly, after being scolded for so many years, I can finally be a hero again, but unfortunately you can't see it." ”

"Enjoy, hero, goodbye!" Wen Zhihao was separated from everyone at the airport, walked to different terminals, and set off towards Madrid.

The Asian qualifiers kicked off on the same day as the European qualifiers, a day earlier than the South American qualifiers, and when Wen arrived at the Atletico Madrid base, only some of the first-team players who participated in the European qualifiers were training with the team, and Godin and Jimenez were still working for Uruguay's qualification.

Another day passed, Godin and Jimenez returned, and all the players who had participated in the national team match were gathered. In addition to daily training, everyone will also talk to each other about the national team competition that has just ended and next year's World Cup.

It is not news that France and Spain, including Uruguay, have qualified for the World Cup, but these players were surprised to learn a news from thousands of miles away before the game: the Chinese team qualified from the Asian zone as the second team in the group!

They immediately linked this big news with Wen Zhihao, so in everyone's mutual conversation, Wen Zhihao became the central figure.

Saul and Griezmann joked that they hoped to be in a group with the Chinese team at that time, Wen Zhihao responded with a smile on the surface, but his momentum was not weak at all: "Choose us as your opponent, I'm afraid you won't be very easy, have you really thought about it?" ”

It was only between him and his teammates that Wen Zhihao would respond in this half-joking way. If it were the media or other unfamiliar fans, Wen Zhihao would have scolded him directly: "Take us as soft persimmons?" Be careful that you can't swallow it and choke to death. ”

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Atletico Madrid's next fixtures are very intensive, first in the third round of the league away to face Valencia, and then on September 13, the Champions League will start, Atletico Madrid will still go away in the first round, first facing the Serie A powerhouse Roma. Four days later, the league will make its league debut at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. Playing three games in eight days, and moving around three places, for these players who have just returned from the national team, whether their physical condition can keep up with the intensive intensity is Simeone's biggest concern.

Antoine Griezmann did not travel to Valencia with the team, he is still suspended, and Simeone did not want to include Wen Zhihao in the squad for the game. However, considering Wen Zhihao's multi-purpose on the field, the idea was ultimately rejected, but Wen Zhihao will be a substitute this time, which is certain.

Perhaps Wen Zhihao should blame this international break for not coming at the right time, otherwise while Griezmann is still suspended, he could have taken the opportunity to step up, and it may not be realistic to squeeze Griezmann on the bench, but it is possible to further consolidate his position in the team.

Atletico are unbeaten in their last five meetings with Valencia, winning four and drawing one, and scoring more than two goals in four games, with a clear advantage, Atletico are very likely to take three points from the Mestalla Stadium.

But this time the situation is a little different. Atletico still had the advantage, even on the road, but the starting duo of strikers Vietto and Correa collectively forgot to put on their shooting boots and squandered a number of chances, and until the 70th minute, the two sides were still scoreless.

A draw with Valencia is normally acceptable, but because of the points he lost at Girona at the beginning, Simeone has a sense of urgency, facing opponents who have not lost in the last three seasons, and if he doesn't win, it will be difficult for the club and the fans to account for the top and bottom.

In the 75th minute, Simeone made two substitutions in a row, Wen Zhihao and Torres came on, Bietto and Correa went off, and the forward attack combination changed and sounded the horn of the general attack.

Wen Zhihao fully played the role of a link between the previous and the next after coming on the field, and the large-scale running in the front court not only provided fire support for Torres, but also gave Thomas and Saul behind him the confidence to boldly participate in the attack, and Valencia suddenly became a storm in front of the goal. Wen also contributed a couple of Marseille slaloms from a two-man pack, only to be narrowly wide from long range at the end.

Valencia coach Marcelino couldn't believe this scene, he had a full understanding of Atletico Madrid before the game, like Wen Zhihao, who has just finished participating in the national team competition, his physical condition should fluctuate to a certain extent, why can he still be so fierce?

Marcelino hasn't figured it out yet, and Wen Zhihao has another stunning performance. Atletico Madrid kicked a corner kick on the left, Wen Zhihao jumped high at the back point, and the 1.85 meter central defender Paulista was actually pressed under him, and the fans of the Mestalla Stadium suddenly exclaimed, Wen Zhihao's heroic posture flying in the air If it can be frozen by the camera, it must be a set of extremely impactful pictures. A classic compliment for basketball and track and field applies here as well.

Yellow people can fly!

The only fly in the ointment is that this highly ornamental and artistic header was pointed out by goalkeeper Neto with the tip of his finger.

“Oh-my-God！ Is this Klinsmann? Wen perfectly interprets the small body and big energy. He seems to be completely unaffected by FIFA matches! Maybe he's a special immune to the FIFA virus? Ha ha! ”

Garcia was full of witty words and praised Wen Zhihao.

CCTV He Wei was also pleasantly surprised: "It seems that the incentive effect of qualifying for the World Cup is really huge, Wen Zhihao has brought his good form back to the club, and even the aerial work he is not good at can contribute such wonderful shots, will it help him get some extra points in Simeone's heart?" ”

In fact, Wen Zhihao knows that this is the result of insisting on strength training, and his waist and abdominal strength have been significantly improved.