Although everyone hoped that the German team could continue to work hard and score more goals, and Yang Cheng himself hoped to score more goals, but in the end he had to choose to accept it when he saw that Croatia was gradually unable to control his movements, so he had to replace his leading players to prevent injury.

In the end, Germany won 2-0 against Croatia and continued to hold the top spot in the group with two consecutive wins, and a few hours after the German team's game, good news came from another stadium, Colombia drew 1-1 with Japan.

After two rounds, the German team won all two games and accumulated 6 points, ranking first in the group, Japan drew both games and got 2 points, ranking second in the group, Colombia and Croatia both had one draw and one loss, both got 1 point, but Colombia was at the bottom of the group.

The final round of the match was Germany against Japan and Croatia against Colombia.

Judging from the current situation, the German team has undoubtedly won the group in advance and won the right to qualify, because even if the German team loses to Japan in the last round, they can still qualify as the first in the group, and if the German team loses, then Japan will also get the second place in the group, successfully emerging from this quagmire group and successfully advancing to the round of 16.

However, if Germany had beaten Japan and the other game had been decided, the winner would have finished second in the group, and Japan and the other team would have been eliminated.

This situation is undoubtedly a headache for the media around the world, full of unpredictability, because the German team has already won the group ahead of schedule, and then they should start preparing for the knockout stage at full strength, and it doesn't matter if the last group game is played or not. So many of them began to be suspicious. Is Yang Cheng going to deliberately release water?

Germany's first two games in the group stage were outstanding, and although the game did not produce a satisfying hearty attack, the German team scored 5 goals and conceded 0 goals in two games. It is also second to none in the World Cup, and the results are not impressive, even Spain is inferior.

But there are also those who propose. The German team did not have many ways to deal with a stubborn defense, and Klopp once again highlighted the impact of the German team's loss of Klose in his comments after the game.

"Many people are suspicious of Yang Cheng's use of troops, and think why Yang Cheng doesn't go to Gomez?"

"If you look closely at Gomez's performance at Bayern, you can see that the striker's performance in attacking battles has never been satisfactory, he has never been the kind of center forward who breaks down dense and tenacious defences, he needs space, he needs to sprint. So even if he is replaced, the effect is very little. ”

"But, after replacing Gomez. Germany's midfield linkage will have to be adjusted. It's going to throw the Germans up front, so I think. At halftime, Yang Cheng did not respond to the call of the fans and did not replace Gomez, which was a very wise and rational choice. ”

"Of course, I'm not saying that Gomez doesn't contribute much to the team, it depends on the opponent, the first game against Colombia, Gomez's performance was very good, but in the second game against Croatia, in the face of the opponent's dense defense, Gomez didn't have much effect, so Yang Cheng was not ready to let him go, but I believe that in the third game against Japan, Gomez's advantage will be very obvious."

Klopp's meaning is clear, Gomez is like a miracle soldier in Yang Cheng's hands, either he doesn't use it, or he has to use it to get the effect, so in the first game against Colombia, Gomez scored two goals as soon as he played, and he didn't play in the second game, and it turned out that he was also right, so in the third game, Gomez's body will have a certain advantage.

"Of course, this is just my speculation, I think Yang Cheng's use of troops is completely unexpected, but it is reasonable, from his substitutions and adjustments, you can see his attainment in football and tactics, very admirable."

"At least in this game, he was able to withstand the call of the fans, and without Gomez, this is the coach!"

Klopp's praise has also been recognized by the media and reporters, Yang Cheng has adopted two different offensive modes in the two games, and they have also achieved corresponding results, which on the one hand shows the rich staffing and bench thickness of the German team, but on the other hand, it also shows Yang Cheng's transformation of the team.

As for the German team's next game against Japan, the media around the world have generally paid attention to it, but more people believe that Yang Cheng will not release the water, at least in China, all Chinese fans have chosen to kill the Japanese devils in the voting on the portal and prevent them from qualifying from the group.

"The national football team's cheating daddy is no good, the World Cup depends on you, Caesar!!"

"I hope you can step on the corpse of the Japanese and win the first World Cup championship for our Chinese!"

"Although I would like to see you lead the national football team to the World Cup, it is obvious that this is no longer possible, I hope you can have the opportunity to become the first Chinese to win the World Cup, we will be proud of you!"

"Come on Caesar, win the World Cup, kill little Japan!"

Avid fans posted messages on the portal to add to the anti-Japanese clash four days later, and they didn't want Yang Cheng to be like other managers who chose to release water against the Japanese and help Japan qualify from the group.

Unlike the domestic media hype about the anti-Japanese resistance, many fans in Japan have left messages on Weibo and websites, hoping that Yang Cheng can show mercy to his subordinates, and hope that he can let Japan go at a critical moment, but there are also some diehards who think that there is no need to beg Yang Cheng pitifully, and the Japanese team will definitely be able to kill Germany this time.

In South America, the World Cup is in full swing, but in East Asia, fans are feverish and out of control because of the match between Germany and Japan in the third round of the group stage.

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As is customary, after the team returned to São Paulo, Yang Cheng gave the players a morning rest and started training in the afternoon, but the afternoon training sessions were more focused on recovery training, and the players were also arranged to carry out some special recovery measures, such as activities in the pool with ice water.

From the European Championship to the Confederations Cup and now the World Cup, the German coaching staff's recovery system has been very effective. At least not in the Euros or the Confederations Cup. The physical fitness of the German players is recognized by all teams.

As German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who came to Brazil to supervise the war, said, "This is the real German tank!" ”

The chariot is naturally like a perpetual motion machine. Non-stop running, tireless fighting, I am invincible!

The first two matches of the group. The German team successfully won the opponent, and after getting the first place in the group ahead of schedule, the third leg of the game has little value, but this does not mean that Yang Cheng will release water, he has never had the habit of releasing water, because his football spirit is the first thing is never say die!

In this case, anyone who thinks that Yang Cheng may deliberately release water and let the team lose the game is a fool!

The spirit of the team depends on this kind of daily life, bit by bit, accumulated over time. If you deliberately lose for the sake of results, it will leave an impression on the players. As long as it's for the grades. I can do whatever I want, and then they will have a lot of problems in the future. There is a possibility that compromises will be made.

This is definitely not a good thing for a team that is known for its team spirit and fighting spirit!

Therefore, Yang Cheng's last game will not only not release the water, he will continue to play, or even play harder, because he still has a ticket waiting to play, a very powerful rotation player, waiting for the opportunity to appear in the World Cup.

Among them, the one who is most eager to appear on the field is still unable to play.

While the players were doing recovery training in the pool, Klose was alone in another pool, walking slowly, back and forth, using the buoyancy of the water to reduce the strain on his legs, especially his knees.

It's part of his rehabilitation and part of a tailor-made training programme for Klose in the hope of helping him get back on the pitch as soon as possible.

You know, now Klose can walk, although the recovery after the operation is slow, but still improving, according to the current state, it is indeed possible to return in a short time.

A simple action, although there is the pressure and resistance of the water, but Klose walked sweating profusely, stepping on every step carefully, every step is fearful, for fear that one accidentally stepped on the crooked, or there will be another accident, resulting in another knee injury, then the idea of participating in the World Cup again is completely desperate.

"How does it feel?" Yang Cheng walked over, and he squatted down next to the pool in a training suit, looking at Klose who was wearing a pair of swimming trunks in the pool, although the latter was not young, his body was still toned and muscular.

"It's okay!" Klose gritted his teeth and replied.

Seeing the bean-sized sweat particles on his face slip down his face and fall into the pool, he had to grit his teeth and persist with every step, but he never gave up, and he rushed to this insistence, which was enough to move people.

The German Football Association specially arranged for staff to come over to take pictures, and posted some training photos of Klose in the pool and gym on the official website, which caused reprint by the media all over the world, and also let fans all over the world see the scene of Klose never giving up, and countless people were moved by him.

"You may not have read today's website, many of them are waiting for you to come back, I read the newspaper, I heard that there are many fans who are praying for you, and all of us are waiting for you!" Yang Cheng looked at Klose and cheered him on.

Klose nodded, "Don't worry, boss, I can hold it!" ”

After training in the pool, the players began to return to the training building, where they were to be served and treated by the team's masseurs and some physiotherapy teams, many of whom were injured, but most of the injuries did not affect their performance in the game.

This is also a very common phenomenon, almost the vast majority of all players participating in the World Cup in Brazil have such and such injury risks, and even most of the players rely on drugs to maintain their performance and maintain their condition, but Yang Cheng's team has not adopted this more effective means.

For a long time, no matter which team he coached, Yang Cheng has resolutely controlled drugs, and he does not want players to form a psychology and habit of over-dependence on drugs, because if you take too much medicine, you will become addicted. At that point, the player will be dependent on drugs for the rest of his life. What's the difference between taking drugs?

In addition to the necessary treatment drugs, Yang Cheng's team is more likely to take some physical means, such as massage. Or through some scientific means to adjust the player's body, other than that, he refuses all drugs.

The players are also accustomed to Yang Cheng's attitude. Some of them have the habit of overtaking drugs in the club, but after coming to the national team, they have all reduced this dependence, but Yang Cheng has no way to help them cure it.

Sometimes think about it, professional players are really pitiful, although they are beautiful in front of people, but behind people, the body that looks healthy is actually full of injuries, to say that professional players have few injuries. There are few old problems, and they are embarrassed to tell people that they have played professional football.

This is a bowl of youth rice, so Yang Cheng is always fighting for the best interests of his players. He wants his players to be able to come home with a full load under his leadership. This is undoubtedly one of his proudest achievements as a manager.

Unlike the rest of the team who received massages and treatments in the locker room, Klose was assigned a separate room for massages and treatments. And then Walfat and Chris? Schmidt personally carried out a series of diagnoses and tests on him.

But after the two made the result, they didn't tell Klose, but instead went directly to the office to find Yang Cheng, and Klose was waiting outside Yang Cheng's office with a worried face, Thomas? Mueller and several other old friends were on his side.

This is a habit in European teams, if the team doctor detects any illness or injury on the player's body, he usually tells the manager first, and then the manager decides how to tell the player.

So Walfat and Chris? If Schmidt detects any results, he must tell Yang Cheng first.

Yang Cheng and the team doctors chatted for a long time in the office, which made everyone waiting outside frown, and they all looked worried, because the longer they talked, the more troublesome Klose's situation would be, otherwise, with Yang Cheng's usual style, Klose would have been called in and explained.

After the training was over, Yang Cheng and the others were in a meeting, while Klose and the others continued to wait outside.

As the sun began to set, the night hung over the Kotia training base, it was pitch black, and the lights were lit up in the hallway outside the office, and many of them had already left early, only Klose and the others were still waiting.

"Why don't we go back first, and we'll go to the boss later!" Schweinsteiger proposed.

Klose thought for a moment and shook his head, "You guys go first, go back and eat, I'll wait here a little longer!" ”

Seeing him like this, Schweinsteiger and the others knew that he was worried, so they continued to stay here with him.

"Why are you all here?" Barak walked back from the corner of the hallway, he had obviously cleaned up the things on the training ground with the staff, and when he came over, he saw that these people were there, and he was a little strange.

"The boss is having a meeting with Chris!" Thomas? Mueller said, looking at his office.

Barak immediately knew what was going on, and patted Klose on the shoulder, "It's okay, I talked to Chris in the morning, and he said that it is going well, there should be no problem, I will help you go and see!" With that, he walked to the office.

After knocking on the door, Barak walked in after receiving a reply, and walked out again in less than a minute, waving at them.

"You guys are just waiting outside, wondering what you don't know how to knock on the door?" Yang Cheng scolded with a smile as soon as he saw them walk in, but he cherished this group of lovers from Kaiserslautern very much.

Seeing Klose's expression, Yang Cheng knew what he was worried about, smiled, and directly handed him a report in front of him, "See for yourself!" With that, he handed it into Klose's hands.

After the latter opened it and looked at it, Yang Cheng said: "Chris and Professor Wolfart both feel that your current progress is going well, and it's time for recovery training!" ”

Recovery training?

When Klose heard this, his eyes widened suddenly, and he looked at Yang Cheng in disbelief, and then at Chris? Schmidt and Wolffadt then returned to Yang Cheng, who nodded with a smile on his face.

"Yes, you can enter the stadium to participate in training, but for the sake of insurance, you can only train alone for the time being, and the coaching staff will arrange some light training for you according to the plan, and then step by step, conservative estimates, you will be able to participate in joint training within a week, maybe even faster!"

After Klose listened, he was stunned for two or three seconds before he burst into laughter, and the teammates next to him were already laughing from ear to ear, constantly happy for him, after all, they have played together all these years, and no one wants to see Klose retire with regret like this.

"The progress is obvious, and it's good to be able to participate in joint training, but whether you can recover enough to play, I can't guarantee it, but I have to remind you, be careful, moderate, you're not a young man anymore!" Yang Cheng reminded with a concerned face.

For a player of Klose's age, surgical recovery is a troublesome thing, and if you are in a hurry, you may lose your efforts if you are not careful, and Klose is well aware of this.

"Don't worry, boss, I know how to do it, I will be able to reappear on the World Cup stage, I promise!!"

He looked resolute, as if he was using all his strength to say this, and Yang Cheng and everyone also had confidence in him, because the most difficult period of suffering had passed, and as long as he continued to work hard, he would definitely be able to achieve his goal.