Chapter 1157, the most important star
Of all the players that Yunsheng has had, Hildebrand is the one who has been with Yunsheng for the longest time.
From Ivbus to Monaco, Hildebrand has been the first goalkeeper under Yunsheng. During Monaco's five-time title-winning season, Hildebrand was also known as the world's No. 1 goalkeeper for a time.
However, after Yunsheng left Monaco, Monaco began to decline. Dong Fangzhuo, Wang Chuhe, Diego Costa and other stars have left the team, making Monaco's competitiveness greatly reduced. Despite this, Hildebrand's performance is still top-notch, as the team is less competitive and the defensive pressure is greater, and Hildebrand has more opportunities to perform.
However, the highs must be followed by the lows, at the end of last season, Monaco was finally relegated, and Hildebrand, just in time for the expiration of his contract, returned to Germany, signing a three-year contract with Schalke 04.
At international level, Hildebrand was Germany's number one goalkeeper at the 2010 World Cup, where he put in a heroic performance to finish third. However, due to Monaco's sluggish performances this season, he fell back to the position of third goalkeeper, behind Enke and Neuer.
When they met again, Yunsheng and Hildebrand sighed with emotion.
Time has passed, and the circumstances of the two are different.
Hildebrand looked at his former mentor: "Boss, I haven't congratulated you on winning the Quadruple Crown in person." β
Yun Sheng smiled bitterly: "If it weren't for Juventus and Buffon, I would definitely dig you up, and let's win another Champions League trophy together." β
Hildebrand said with relief: "Boss, I am already very satisfied and content with the experience of the five crowns of Monaco, and to be able to get all this, my life is complete. Since the summer of 2010, I've been enjoying football to the fullest and not expecting any titles. This time I chose to return to the Bundesliga to join Schalke 04 also so that I could go home and be with my family. β
Yun Sheng nodded: "Originally, I should have wished you to win some national team honors, but forget it this time, you didn't start anyway, and I have nothing to be embarrassed about beating the German team." β
"Hehe, boss, this German team is stronger than you think."
"I know, but this Italian team is stronger than you think."
"Then I'll wait on the bench for the result, and if Italy wins, I'll congratulate the boss after the game; If Italy loses, I console the boss after the game. β
"Hehe, then I suggest you think of a congratulatory message in advance."
The players on the field are warming up, and the live broadcast room is also very lively.
In the live broadcast room in Italy, Di Livio was introducing the starting lineups of both sides.
"The German team is in a 4-2-3-1 formation today: goalkeeper Nke, Lahm, Metzelde, Hummels and Boateng at the back from left to right, Khedira and Schweinsteiger at the back, Podolski, Mesut Ozil and Kroos in the front three from left to right, and Gomez in the centre. Also on the bench were Neuer, Hieldebrand, Mertesacker, Bad Stuber, Schmelzer, Gundogan, Gotze, Schurrle, Klose, Roystomas MΓΌller and many other strong stars. β
"Italy are also in a 4-3-2-1 formation today: goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, defenders from left to right, three midfielders from left to right, Pirlo, De Rossi and Marchisio in midfield, two shadow strikers Montolivo and Piero, and central striker Balotelli. There are also a number of offensive and defensive players such as Di Natale and Cassano on the bench. β
'The Germans are all on the side and they are ready today to play against Italy. However, today Italy also welcomed back their captain Piero, who formed a forward trident with Balotelli and Montolivo today, and Balotelli and Montolivo have been in excellent form recently, and this combination will surely become a weapon for Italy to destroy the city. β
However, Vieri frowned: "I feel very sorry that Cassano sat on the bench in this game. At the beginning of the group stage, Piero, Cassano and Balotelli are Italy's trident, when Piero was injured, Cassano did not carry the banner of destroying the city, as of now Cassano has only scored one goal, the performance is mediocre, according to the situation of this game, Cassano was abandoned by Yunsheng nine times out of ten, the pair of Cartbus master and apprentice who once cooperated tacitly, and now they have parted ways, which is embarrassing. β
At this time, in another live broadcast room, several commentators from Huaguo Sports Channel 5 were also chatting about this topic.
"Cassano is on the bench, isn't it a bit of a waste? Could it be that there is some discord between him and Yun Sheng? Li Feixiang looked at the bench lists of the two sides, and then looked at Li Tie, "Didn't they have a good relationship when they were in Cartbus?" It stands to reason that Yunsheng should trust Cassano more. β
Li Tie shook his head: "There will definitely be no disharmony between the two of them, Coach Yunsheng is very good at dealing with talented stars, those geniuses with distinct personalities and obedient behavior, can always be cleaned up and obedient under Yunsheng." Now Cassano is waiting for his chance on the bench, which is definitely Yunsheng's tactical arrangement. β
At this time, the players of both sides have finished their warm-up and are receiving instructions in the locker room.
German coach Loew told his players seriously: "In this game, we need to be steady, don't press easily, and we must try to ensure efficiency." β
In the last few matches, the German team has played three group stage games with a score of 2-1 and won very well. In the quarter-finals, they defeated Greece 4-2, which was the biggest victory.
Overall, the German team's tactical play is somewhat similar to that of the Italian team, which is to create scoring opportunities after solid defense, using the individual skills of the midfielders and simple passing.
At this time, in the dressing room of the Italian team, Yun Sheng had just finished explaining to the players.
"There are no special instructions for this game, my tactical arrangement is very clear to everyone, just follow what I am doing in training. Especially in the midfield, you have to have Piero as the core of the attack, and the passing or the advance is left to Piero. Pirlo, you have to work well with Piero and organize. β
The game is about to start and the players run onto the pitch.
Yun Sheng stopped Cassano and instructed him alone: "Antonio, I put you on the bench, I did wronged you a little." But you're in average fitness, and I hope that when Piero leaves the pitch in the second half, there will be a central attacking player in the team! β
"Piero was the most important part of Italy in the first half, and in the second half I want you to be the most important star in Italy!"