Chapter 14: Burning

Before the start of the Bundesliga, there was a big event.

On 24 July, a week before the start of the league, the pre-season warm-up match between Bayern Munich and Kaiserslautern officially began.

The race took place at 3 p.m. and the average temperature reached an exaggerated 31 degrees.

There is movement in the transfer market on both sides.

Stuttgart Red Star, Brazilian Giovanni Elber got his wish and joined Green Hollywood. Mario Basler, the only top scorer in the Bundesliga and the guy who scored 20 goals in a season, was also successfully transferred to Bayern Munihe.

Kaiserslautern, on his side, recruited a 21-year-old midfielder named "Ballack" from the little-known Chemnitz club to replace Wagner, who had left on a transfer. Another notable introduction is a 23-year-old local player named Booker, who has worked in all kinds of jobs except for striker and goalkeeper.

"The warm-up match was initiated by Bayern Munihe, and it is said that the senior management of the two clubs had been in close contact before. However, the rumoured transfer did not really happen, and Rehhagel finally did not have to bear the extra psychological pressure. ”

The commentary for the match on National Radio 2 is still co-chaired by Smitt and Gerd MΓΌller. After introducing the actions of the two sides in the transfer market, it is natural to depict the grievances of the two sides in a strong manner.

"Yes, it is a traditional act of kindness for Bayern Munich to use the ticket revenue from the guΓ² warm-up matches to relieve the pressure on the survival of small clubs. Around 50,000 spectators bought tickets for the match, and a total of about 1 million marks in revenue went to Kaiserslautern. ”

"Maybe the club's top management wants to settle the historical feud between the two sides in this way. However, there will still be a collision to look forward to in this match at the Munihe Olympic Stadium. ”

"Of course. Rehhagel faced Bayern Munihe, who swept him away, and Basler faced Otto, the former 'animal trainer'. Mo faces Beckenbauer, who is very appreciative of him, and these highlights will be revealed under the camera lens. ”

"The game starts right away, let's take a look at the starting line-ups for both sides"

I have been training for half a month, and the atmosphere of the team is good.

Ballack and Booker are both Germans and have outgoing personalities and have been on the team for less than a week. Just mingle with the young people. Both of them are in their playing years, and their strength level can obviously occupy a place in the team. Their addition is undoubtedly an important help in the formation of the squad for Rehhagel, who aims to make a difference in the top league.

The team has been sinking in the Bundesliga for a year, but it has promoted the construction of the team's youth.

Of the 24-man squad in the first team, six are under the age of 20, eight are under the age of 25 and only five are over the age of 30.

Kaiserslautern, with an average age of 23.8 years, is reasonable among all teams in the Bundesliga.

But. The team's average height of only 181 seems a bit unmatched.

You Mo and Lu Wei did not neglect physical training during this busy holiday, and the two of them carried a holiday training plan specially created for them in Bern, and took it out whenever they had time.

They are now in the golden stage of the upswing, the most precious thing is time, the most luxurious thing is injury, and the most disappointment is slack.

Rehhagel called the two of them separately during the vacation, and after carefully learning about their training progress, he was relieved. Give me some encouragement.

No matter how reassuring the old man is at them, he will not ignore their 17-year-old age. A lot of time and money. Calling is both a matter of supervision and attention.

In this game, neither of them started the game. They sat on the familiar bench and watched as the invincible Bayern Munich smashed Kaiserslautern's vaunted defence into a sieve before half-time.

3:0!

The disparity in scores is indeed a reflection of the difference in strength between the two sides.

Bayern Munich head coach Trapattoni. Adhering to the essence of Italy's chain defense, in just one season, the team's integrity is just right. It is reflected in the table on the field, that is, the sharpness of the attack and the stability of the defense. New additions to Elber and Basler. They are all famous stars in their playing years, with excellent skills and first-class awareness. The seamless integration of the two on the field made Bayern's attack invincible.

On the other hand, Kaiserslautern, Ballack appeared in an unfamiliar left midfield position, and his appearance was very average. Sforza's physical condition is not good, and the distance he runs on the field and his enthusiasm for fighting have decreased significantly. The forward duo of Sheri and Kuka lacked midfield support and rarely found themselves in the opposition's danger zone. Latchinho, who played as a single midfielder, was also not in the best condition, lacking a form in the attack, and his old job was not doing well.

There is a lack of threat in attack, the midfield loses control, and the defense is naturally having a hard time.

Bayern Munich played a very high level of technical and tactical skills in the cheers of their home stadium, and the three goals were scored by Elber, Sauer, and Ziegler in 15, 28, and 42 minutes. It stabbed three times in a row, piercing the hearts of Kaiserslautern supporters

The half-time whistle blew and the camera cameras quickly found the managers of both sides.

Trapattoni's chin lifted slightly, and he turned his head towards the locker room with a stern expression. The solemn expression made everyone doubt the score on the field.

Rehhagel's expression was equally stern, but the corners of his mouth were tightly pursed, trying to suppress the obvious anger.

"Both sides are not relaxed, it seems that the game is not as simple as it is on the field."

"Yes, for Trapattoni, it's not just about winning, it's about winning beautifully, and the other side is convinced, and so far, the first half has been good. However, it was just a warm-up game before the season, and as a big manager, there was no need to be complacent in front of the promoted horses. ”

Rehhagel was probably a little disappointed. The team's offensive appearance was lifeless, and the defense was a mess. The young guys looked nervous and inexperienced, and the older guys were a little tired and their bodies seemed to lack the feeling of the game. This kind of expression is probably difficult to satisfy him. ”

"The so-called revenge journey, which begins with such a 45-minute journey, will undoubtedly shake supporters. Even if it's just fighting for relegation. This impromptu performance, which does not conform to the usual expression, is still worthy of criticism. ”

"Look at the second half, Rehhagel still has two important cards to play."

"Trapatoni wouldn't have thought of it."

"Well, that's true."

The disappointment in Rehhagel's heart has never been more concentrated.

In his mind, the most important criterion for measuring a player is today. Let him be furious.

Attitude!

The attitude towards the holiday, the attitude towards the warm-up game, the attitude towards the giants!

Winning the Bundesliga championship seems to make them full of confidence in the relegation journey, and they are powerless and full of distractions!

He didn't want to irritate the players with his feud with Bayern Munihe, he felt it was a bit selfish to do so, he had only been in the team for half a year and did not intend to put himself above the team.

But. What I worked hard for half a year was all wasted at one time?

Dependence!!!

Does the team still have to go back to the old ways, and every game needs two little guys to change the situation, rewrite the score, and correct the mistakes?

"Honestly, I don't want you to see the disappointment on my face."

In the cold and swishing locker room, the central air conditioning is raging. Rehhagel's opening remarks made everyone can't help but look up at his facial expressions.

Cold.

"Facts speak louder than words. The result illustrates a qiΔ“. Neither I nor you can find any excuses. ”

The second sentence is a word. Everyone bowed their heads at the same time.

"If you don't have an excuse, keep your chest up and work harder. Forget all the additional meaning of this game, forget who your opponent is, the best, forget who you are! ”

The third sentence is finished. Everyone took a deep breath, some still with their heads down, some already raised.

"Okay, there's nothing else to say, there will be no personnel adjustments for the time being. You have 15 minutes left to prove what you're working on. ”

The conclusion came so quickly that everyone was a little surprised.

Rehhagel turned, pushed the door, and walked away.

As if the atmosphere wasn't something to be nostalgic for

"Huh? There are no personnel adjustments? ”

"I'll see! Well, it's a little weird. It was just a warm-up game, and the first half was like that, and it was imperative to adjust the style of play. In a game where there is no limit on the number of substitutions, Rehhagel doesn't plan to let all his disciples feel the cruelty of the top league in advance? ”

"Yes, there are a lot of guys in this team who don't have experience in the top flight. Aren't Bena, Saget, Sesk, Barak, We and Mo ready to bring on new talents? ”

"Rehhagel has always been confident in his starting lineup, and he probably wants to use this method to motivate his disciples!"

"Well, it should be. In unconventional actions, the message is very clear. ”

"This is not the level you should be, don't be discouraged and don't get carried away by the second division winner!"

"Haha, you know Otto so well!"

"Watch the game, watch the game!"

Lu Wei and You Mo warmed up on the runway at the beginning of the second half.

The two had already exchanged opinions in the first half, and they didn't go to the locker room to enjoy the blower treatment at halftime.

"Haha, poor little fellow, you would have had a chance to sit on the bench over there!"

The sudden unfamiliar voice made the two of them a little confused, and they turned their heads to find that it was just the nearest fan, shouting at them.

After glancing at each other, the two continued to turn their gaze to the court.

"Coward, are you? I really don't know what Beckenbauer values about you! ”

"Did Rehhagel cry angrily? Sue me, did he cry at halftime? ”

"Take the 1,000,000 DM ticket proceeds and go home happily and count the money! Pauper! ”

The two of them listened to the louder and louder voices behind them, and couldn't help but scratch their heads a little.

"What's the matter, these guys are using us as cannon fodder?"

"The head hasn't changed, it seems that the gamble is in the chest."

"I asked you how to deal with these fans, why are you talking to him?"

"Let them remember you."

"I'm average."

"Take off your pants and humiliate them!"

"Don't, I heard that foreigners are quite tough."

"Isn't our reaction a little too cold?"

"No, my heart is lit!"

"Alright then, so am I." (To be continued......)