On February 15, 1998, the 20th round of the Bundesliga officially began!

Amid the resentment or anticipation of countless people, Kaiserslautern came to Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia.

The Westfalen Stadium, which can accommodate 81,264 spectators for domestic matches, has been muffled by a loud roar, and if you don't pay attention, you think you've arrived in a vast steelmaking workshop.

The 0:1 one-arrow feud, the difference between the top and the third place is only one point, so that this long-awaited duel has the capital to attract the attention of the whole Europe.

Of course, if the top team is Bayern Munihe, the eyes will not be much worse.

It's just that there will be a clear gap between the mentality of the two sides of the showdown.

Facing the Bundesliga team, even as their opponents in the "national derby", the Hornets will not be as excited as they are today!

No way, there are national derbies every year, at least two. If you play too much, you will inevitably lose the excitement and expectation at the beginning.

The team in front of him has been spread more and more gods, as if there is a mysterious force in it, which makes people can't guess, can't see clearly, and dare not take any underestimates.

Before the game, as usual, they greet each other, or call each other.

"If you take last year's game and measure the Kaiserslautern team in front of you, you will undoubtedly get a huge surprise. We don't plan to start the race with amazement, so we hope that everyone will take this long-awaited battle with the same seriousness as we do. ”

Heathfield's voice was always stern and serious, and this time was no exception, but the wording was somewhat surprising.

"Decisive battle"?

In the eyes of the new European champions, a mere Bundesliga against promoted horses has risen to such heights?

"Every team that can stand on top of Europe has amazing qualities. The opponent in front of you is certainly no exception. Perseverance, daring to take risks, and expressing their creative strength in a more mature way are admirable traits that cannot be overshadowed by their dazzling achievements. Hopefully, after such a high-value match, our players will learn the qualities that characterize the champions. ”

Rehhagel's sharp eye. It became the backdrop for the above speech.

After a bumper year in the previous three seasons, Dortmund's progress this season has been markedly halted. In the first half, they only finished fourth, and qualified for the Champions League group stage. These inferior performances have made people ignore their precious qualities and begin to doubt the determination of this team to move forward.

A team in adversity is far more terrible than a team that is smooth sailing!

In Rehhagel's view, the current situation of the Hornets is exactly the same as when he was at his peak in Bremen.

There is combat effectiveness and temperament. There is an eye-catching on-field performance. It's just that after successive harvests, it is inevitable that there will be some guys with insufficient fighting spirit, who have slowed down the pace of progress, stuck in the scenery behind them, and slowed down the rhythm of the whole team.

Such a team needs an invincible opponent!

Even though. The other party still looks grassroots

After reading the starting list, Gerd Muller and Smit began to be dumbfounded.

Do you want to do that?

Can't live without surprise?

Didn't you say that young people should fight the world? For Mao to send veterans again?

Lineker, Ruth, Bremer, Schjungberg, Kadlerch, these five guys can still understand. Barak, Latchinho, and Sforza are the three guys who are in their old age, but what is the matter with Sheri and Christov?

What about Kuka and Saget, who were excellent in the last matchup?

Was it sent to the German Cup?

Didn't you say you would watch the sunset together? Why are some people sitting and some people standing?

"To be honest, the current Otto the Great is becoming more and more incomprehensible. Such a starting lineup is obviously more mature and less energetic. Their strength is that they are experienced in the game and have good tactical execution. The disadvantage is that the upside is limited, and once you can't withstand the opponent's stormy attack, your body and heart will be in trouble together. ”

"And, did you find that Rehhagel's starting lineup for this game is exactly the same as the last one!"

Is this the opposite? I know I like to play a game and change a starter, but now I don't change it, see how you guess?"

"Guessing the opponent's starting lineup will give you a certain advantage in the arrangement. But if you change the employment strategy just to make the other party unable to guess your starter, it will undoubtedly outweigh the losses. ”

"Well, that's true. In the pre-match preparation, even if the opponent is studied carefully, you will find something different or insufficient preparation in the game. Therefore, the normal situation should be to focus on me, give full play to my own characteristics, and it is best to be able to grasp the shortcomings of the opponent, if not, play my own style and show my ability, even if I have an explanation. ”

"Could it be that after the last round of the league, the media speculated, Rehhagel intends to dig into the veterans and pass the test of higher range dù to stimulate the team's upward momentum?"

"It's very likely. However, the last round was at home, and if it was so difficult to face the opponents in the middle of the range, what would the away team use to fight against the new European champions in this round? ”

"Yes, Dortmund's offensive is still very strong even in front of Schalke 04, who are good at defending!"

"Defending alone can't contain the opponent's attack, and this is a compliment from the opponent after winning the European Cup last year."

"The game is about to start, let's watch and find out!"

Will it be a bit big?

Rehhagel, who was skeptical about this issue, found Bern and Lu Wei, and the three of them had a long talk.

The conclusion was finally drawn in the future.

No!

As Heathfield said, this battle between the two sides is completely different from the first round last year. The Dortmund team, which highly values their opponents, will show much more spirit than last year's team.

In this situation, it is obviously a very risky thing to expect young people to show their best condition and let go of the opponent to attack!

No one can guarantee that they will be at their best as soon as they get on the pitch!

For the manager, set the right height. Preparing for the game with better tactics is at the heart of what they do.

Counting on the player's individual ability to explode, the whole team is in full shape, and the opponent suddenly has a collective cold, it is better for such a guy to be a deputy with peace of mind, and it is more appropriate to talk less and do more.

Defensive quality. In this case, it became the theme of the competition.

Especially in the first half, when the opponent is full of momentum, even if all the offensive players are sent, it is very likely that they will be suppressed in the half and cannot get out!

Since the first half was definitely defensive, it became a logical choice to send experienced veterans to press the lineup.

However, of course, the logical thing should be used to boost morale, by the way. Explain the follow-up arrangements, so that the old guys have a bottom in their hearts.

Before the game, in the locker room.

"In the last competition, everyone successfully completed the tasks I assigned, which made me see your determination and pace of growth. At the end of the race, I was just as happy as you were and didn't sleep well all night. ”

"I'm so happy, of course, I don't think too low of you."

"Everybody knows that. The older you get, the less likely you are to break through. There is less room for growth. Therefore, if you win such a game, you can feel the improvement more clearly than me! ”

"In the last game, you showed tactical ability. I don't need to talk about this one. You get the idea. ”

"It's time to test your defensive skills!"

"Is there ?!!! faith?"

After a roar, Rehhagel Shi Ran continued.

"Defending requires teamwork. You feel this more deeply than young people, and understand it more thoroughly. The opponent in front of him is very energetic and strong. There are many ways to attack, and the test you face will obviously be more difficult than the last. ”

"However, defense is only the basis for winning the game, it is a means and not an end!"

"Our goal is to win, not to keep a draw and take away a point!"

"Therefore, in the first half, you will defend and give the young people the main attack in the second half, which has become an inevitable choice to win."

"In this way, of course, I don't underestimate your ability to show in the counterattack."

"The opponent's attack in the first half will be very fast, if you want to ensure that the defense line is not penetrated, you will consume an incalculable amount of body in defense!"

"In the face of such an opponent, you are the shield, and after blocking the opponent's attack, the young man's spear can pierce the opponent!"

"Now, go on the field and tell your opponent."

"We, not just 11 people!"

In the face of the rapid growth of young people, veterans are not only gratified, but also envious.

Every veteran has been young and has fallen in the rookie stage. The environment in front of these young people and the attention they receive all make the old guys feel emotional.

Age brings experience and nostalgia.

In particular, it is a team where the old guys are gathered, and there is often leisure time, when the old brothers talk about the past and the present together, and the moon hurts the autumn.

They sacrificed a lot of games just to give the young people room to grow. This kind of thing is nothing but pride, only sadness.

If, if, if

If there are too many, it is inevitable to stand still.

Just as they marveled at the team's achievements, imagined the team's bright future, and looked for ways to play their spare time, Rehhagel appeared in front of them and sued them.

Stand up, go up, carry down!

At the end of the last game, the veterans were very calm at the time, but after coming down, the old brothers made an appointment together and cried well.

After crying, my heart was much calmer. Taking advantage of the situation, the next round of the game was discussed, and the opponent was a headache.

However, the German, who likes to look for arguments from historical results, quickly remembered the last time they met, the Bundesliga Red Devils relied on what opponent they relied to beat!

So, after discussing it for a while, the old guys tacitly diverged the topic.

In the quiet waiting, they listened to the names of the head coach with surprised eyes.

What's the situation?

Do you want to continue?

Can it be done?

The blood boiled and the speculation continued, and the old guys waited for the answer.

Among the people who created the history of zào, we also have a share!

Moreover, we will strive to surpass the young people and occupy the largest share!

Spare heat?

Get out of the way!

We, not just 11 people!! (To be continued......)