Football: start copying peak Messi attributes

Chapter 239 Returning to the Weser Stadium, a special gift for old teammates!
"I heard that your team has problems recently?"

Before leaving for Werder Bremen, Lin Quan received a call from Guardiola.

Guardiola has been very busy recently, and there are a lot of things on Bayern's side, which caused him to delay calling Lin Quan until now.

"Well, a little bit."

Lin Quan replied truthfully that the problem of Manchester City is not a secret in the UK, and it is estimated that it will spread to Germany in a short time.

On the other end of the phone, Guardiola heard Lin Quan's answer and said:
"Do you have time to come to Munich after the Champions League?"

"it is good!"

Lin Quan didn't ask what he was doing in Munich. Based on his understanding of Guardiola, Guardiola would not do such meaningless things.

"Play well in the Champions League, come on!"

"You too, don't lose to Mourinho at home!"

"Hehe, don't worry, I have prepared a surprise for Chelsea, I believe they will like it!"

Guardiola looks confident, it seems that Kroos' departure has not brought much impact to his team.

I don't know if he is pretending, or if he really has some tricks.

On February 2, all members of Manchester City arrived in the northern German city of Bremen by plane.

After more than half a year, Lin Quan and De Bruyne returned to the city again.

The difference is that they had previously played for Werder Bremen at the Weser Stadium in the green jersey of the Parrot Legion.

But today, they will set foot on the Weser Stadium as opponents.

This makes the mood of both of them a little complicated.

"Do you think they will boo us?"

De Bruyne asked with some concern.

He doesn't have deep feelings for Chelsea, but here at Werder Bremen, he has left a very good memory, so he is very worried about hearing the boos of the home fans.

"Don't worry, no, I believe they won't do that!"

Lin Quan patted De Bruyne on the shoulder and walked out of the airport passage with him.

"They're here!"

"Forest!"

"De Bruyne!"

"Welcome home!"

As soon as he walked out of the airport corridor, he heard a noise coming from outside.

The two looked up and saw thousands of fans coming to the airport to pick them up.

But these fans are not wearing the blue uniforms of Manchester City, but the green jerseys representing the home team.

If you look carefully, you can even find that they are wearing Werder Bremen jerseys from last season, most of which are No. 10 and No. 6.

Seeing this scene, both Lin Quan and De Bruyne were stunned.

They never imagined that when they returned to Werder Bremen, they could still enjoy such treatment here.

The two looked at each other, and the previous worries disappeared in an instant.

It seems that at the Weser Stadium, they can no longer hear the boos.

"Lin, don't show mercy when you're on the field. Even if Werder Bremen falls in the Champions League knockout round, you'll die standing up!"

"Although our strength is not as good as yours, don't underestimate us, we are an unbeatable parrot army!"

When the two signed autographs and took photos with the fans who came to welcome them, they kept hearing such words.

Obviously, they also know that returning to the Weser Stadium as an old Werder Bremen player will bring trouble to the team's former twin stars.

So I hope to reduce their pressure in this way, so that they can show their best performance in the game, even if they are facing their own team!

What a group of considerate fans!
The two were very moved and patiently signed autographs and took photos with every fan at the scene to thank them for their support.

"Are they so popular in Werder Bremen? I heard that Bremen is just a small team!"

Aguero, who was scolded by Atletico Madrid fans, felt incredible after seeing this scene.

"When Lin and the others were here, Werder Bremen was a championship team that could compete with Bayern, but now they are reduced to a relegation team. The fans naturally miss them very much!"

David Silva didn't find it strange. Unlike Aguero's fierce confrontation with the team and then leaving, Lin Quan and De Bruyne left the team normally after the loan expired. Naturally, they will not be blamed.

……

Although the fans of Werder Bremen showed goodwill towards Lin Quan and De Bruyne, the German media were not polite to Manchester City at all.

At the press conference before the game, a German reporter asked Pellegrini unceremoniously:

"Mr. Pellegrini, your team has not won three rounds of the Premier League. If you lose to Werder Bremen this round, will you take the blame and resign?"

German journalists are hostile to Manchester City, on the one hand because they are visiting as opponents of the Champions League.

On the other hand, it has a direct relationship with Manchester City's status as a local tyrant.

Most of the Bundesliga teams are membership clubs. The team does not belong to a certain person, but to the fans.

They are financially healthy thanks to membership, but that also means they don't have enough money to spend on transfers.

Therefore, many well-behaved Germans have a certain degree of hostility towards Manchester City, which is built on money rather than honor and accumulation.

In their view, this is clearly not a healthy operating model.

"My team will win on the road, so your problem is not valid!"

Pellegrini glanced at the German reporter and replied coldly.

"Then if you lose, will you resign?"

The reporter refused to give up, and vowed to break the casserole and ask the end.

Pellegrini was very angry and walked away, ending the press conference early.

The reporters used their cameras to capture the back of him leaving angrily, already thinking about the title of tomorrow's news in their hearts.

As long as Manchester City loses, Pellegrini is bound to be criticized by the major media.

Pellegrini, who was under tremendous pressure, was meticulous in arranging training.

He stood on the sidelines, staring at the players on the training ground, wondering what he was thinking.

"Coach, he looks a bit out of sorts!"

Taking advantage of Pellegrini's inattention, Aguero secretly said to Lin Quan.

Lin Quan glanced at the serious head coach standing on the sidelines, nodded slightly and said:
"The coach must have been under a lot of pressure. We have to play well and strive to win this game, so as to dispel doubts from the outside world."

Manchester City has lost three rounds, and the criticism of them from the outside world has gradually increased.

At this time, instead of wasting time arguing with the outside world, it is better to train hard and try to fight back the doubts of the outside world with a beautiful victory.

This truth, everyone as a professional player naturally understands.

"Well, if this game is won, it will be easy to play at home next time, but then again, Lin, you won't let it go, will you?"

Aguero stared at Lin Quan suspiciously, facing his old club, and it was an old club that treated him very well, he really could do it!
"Don't doubt my professional ethics, going all out is the greatest respect for Werder Bremen!"

If it is said that before coming to Bremen, Lin Quan still had concerns in his heart.

Then after the scene of picking up the fans at the airport, all his worries were put down.

February 2, Weser Stadium.

Before the game started, Lin Quan and De Bruyne went to the home team's locker room.

Lin Quan gave each of his old teammates an exquisite watch, not only for the old players, but also for the staff of the club.

He took a contract with the youth team last year, and his salary was not high, so he didn't give any decent gifts to his teammates when he left.

This time, if you have money, you will naturally have to make up for it.

"Okay, boy, after going to Manchester City, it's really different. A 50 yuan watch, doesn't it cost a lot of money?"

Anautovic was amazed at Lin Quan's generosity.

The old captain Fritz said with a smile: "It's not cheap, this watch costs at least 3 euros!"

Fritz's words attracted everyone's attention, and Anautovich was taken aback, exclaiming:
"Good guy, wouldn't it add up to my annual salary for a year?"

Phil Kruger nodded again and again:
"It's worth my salary for two years!"

Peterson's eyes lit up: "Brother Lin, is Manchester City's salary so high? Do you see if my brother has a chance..."

Millitz knocked Peterson on the head, and said to him unceremoniously:
"Manchester City buys all top stars, you don't have such daydreams as a Bayern player!"

Peterson held his head and felt wronged: "One must have some dreams, right? Wouldn't it be no different from a salted fish if you don't have any dreams?"

Scharf clapped his hands and stopped the team members' gag:

"Okay, if you have a dream, perform well in this game and try to score a goal against Manchester City. In that case, they might take a fancy to you!"

"Okay, boss, just watch it, I feel like I can complete a hat-trick today!"

"Haha, just brag, if you can complete three shots, you are considered a success!"

"Let me give you a trick. After you get on the court, if you yell 'Brother Lin pass the ball', you may be tricked by Lin Quan to pass the ball to you. In that case, there may be a chance!"

"Good idea, you're a fucking genius!"

……

Lin Quan and De Bruyne glanced at each other. This group of teammates was almost the same as when they left, just as happy and funny.

The game time came soon, when Lin Quan and De Bruyne walked through the player tunnel and came to the Weser Stadium.

Huge cheers came from the scene!
"Forest!"

"De Bruyne!"

The home fans stood up collectively, applauding and cheering for the two.

Although the two are no longer wearing the green jerseys of Werder Bremen at this moment, the fans are still very grateful for the championship trophy and those good memories they left for everyone last season.

When the fans stood up collectively, the Werder Bremen players on the field also took out the cardboards they had prepared in advance and made a hand-painted 'Werder Bremen Family Portrait'.

Behind the players, a huge group photo of Werder Bremen last season appeared on the South Stand.

The figures of Lin Quan and De Bruyne appeared in family portraits and group photos.

Seeing this scene, both Lin Quan and De Bruyne couldn't restrain their emotions.

The two stepped forward to hug their old teammates one by one, but they were dragged by their teammates to stand in the center, and a new 'family portrait' was taken.

In CCTV's live broadcast room, He Wei was quite moved when he saw this scene.

"Maybe, this is the charm of football. There are other things besides wins and trophies!"

Although the fans of Werder Bremen are very friendly towards Lin Quan and De Bruyne, this does not mean that they do not want the home team to win.

After the game started, Werder Bremen played very actively.

Coach Schaff obviously studied Manchester City's game video. Based on the tactics summarized by Mourinho, he specially sent someone to limit the connection between Kroos and De Bruyne.

One of these two is Manchester City's metronome, and the other is Manchester City's frontcourt playmaker. If they are restricted, Manchester City's offensive threat can be reduced by half.

In the first 10 minutes of the game, the players of Werder Bremen successfully achieved their tactical goals by running at all costs.

In the stands, the fans saw that their home team not only did not lose the wind, but even had a faint advantage on the scene, and their cheering sound became louder.

In the stands, the German coach Joachim Loew, who came to watch the game, couldn't help shaking his head when he saw Kroos playing in a mess.

Pellegrini's coaching level is indeed worse than Guardiola's.

In the hands of Guardiola, Cross performed much better than when he was at Manchester City.

If his performance in Manchester City cannot improve, then in Loew's view, Cross's decision to join Manchester City in the first place is likely to be wrong.

Kroos is very smart. He knew that he was being targeted, so he consciously stepped back to his backcourt to get closer to the backline.

This move has achieved very good results, because he is closer to his own defense line, and the interference he encounters when receiving the ball is much less.

After receiving the ball, Kroos has more options for getting the ball forward than he does in midfield.

And Manchester City's other players have a good ability to play the ball. They don't necessarily need to play in the midfield, they can also attack from the wing.

In the 18th minute of the first half, Kroos saw his opportunity and gave the ball to David Silva on the wing.

David Silva and Lin Quan, who came to respond, completed the cooperation of hitting the wall. After passing the defender, he passed the ball to the unmarked De Bruyne.

De Bruyne sent a precise through ball and found Lin Quan, who started early.

Lin Quan easily pushed and scored to help the team take the lead 1:0.

After the goal, Lin Quan pressed his hands down, indicating that he would not celebrate.

After seeing Lin Quan complete the goal, De Bruyne lowered his head, turned around and walked back. He didn't mean to celebrate, and he couldn't even see the slightest joy on his face.

Pellegrini on the sidelines was very excited. The team took the lead in the away game, which is good news.

Even if they are tied in the end, they have a great advantage by virtue of away goals.

Seeing this goal, Schaff couldn't help shaking his head.

Can't defend, can't defend at all, the players of the two teams are not of the same level.

Lin Quan's running position is better than last season, and De Bruyne's passing ability has also improved a lot.

The fans at the scene felt a little bit bitter. The connection between De Bruyne and Lin Quan was the trump card that helped them smash the Quartet in the Bundesliga last season.

Unexpectedly, one day this trump card would fall on their heads.

After a moment of silence, someone took the lead in applauding.

They were applauding both Lin Quan and De Bruyne's wonderful cooperation, and they were also applauding the fact that they did not choose to celebrate.

After leading the score, Manchester City seemed to relax a lot.

After their state relaxed, they played better and better, and all kinds of wonderful cooperation were staged frequently.

And the goal came quickly. In the 32nd minute of the first half, Lin Quan assisted Aguero and scored a goal.

In the 44th minute, Lin Quan received a long pass from Kroos and succeeded in anti-offside, making another victory.

The halftime is not over yet, Manchester City in the away game has already led by 3 goals.

The difference in strength between the two teams was vividly reflected at this moment.

After losing Lin Quan and De Bruyne, Werder Bremen's record has declined very seriously.

Affected by the Champions League this season, their performance in the league has plummeted under the three-line battle.

At present, the Bundesliga has played 21 rounds. Werder Bremen has only won 5 games, but lost 10 games.

They only have 21 points, ranking sixth from the bottom in the league and only one step away from the relegation zone.

And what they faced in this game was the leader of the Premier League.

The score of 3:0 at halftime may be the truest portrayal of the strength of the two teams!

During the intermission, Pellegrini did not make personnel adjustments.

Werder Bremen replaced two defensive players and replaced two offensive players.

They don't seem to intend to just admit defeat, but want to defend their dignity at home.

Werder Bremen played very tenaciously, although they were absolutely at a disadvantage in terms of possession.

But they seized every opportunity, pushed forward hard, and threatened Manchester City's goal as much as possible.

Their hard work paid off!

In the 67th minute of the second half, taking advantage of a set-piece, Fritz hoisted the ball into the penalty area, and Arnautovic beat Kompany to grab the spot. He shook his head and headed the ball into Manchester City's goal.

Arnautovic looked very excited after scoring the goal. He ran to the corner corner and yelled at the fans in the stands.

The fans at the scene boiled instantly, and more than 5 fans gave him deafening cheers.

And his teammates rushed up one after another, excitedly celebrating with Arnautovic who scored the goal.

This goal seemed to be a shot in the arm for the home team, giving them a brief offensive climax.

The mentality of Manchester City's players also seemed to be affected a bit. They made several mistakes and were almost seized by the opponent.

However, Lin Quan stood up at the critical moment, dribbled the ball from the side, passed three people in a row, almost broke through Werder Bremen's defense line by himself, and finally completed the goal.

This goal poured over Werder Bremen's heads like a basin of cold water, making them instantly sober.

Among their opponents, there is such a terrifying guy!

"Sure enough, this kid is still so hard to guard."

On the sidelines, Schaff smiled wryly and shook his head.

He who has coached Lin Quan knows better than anyone else how difficult it is to guard against Lin Quan!
What even Bayern's top defenders can't do, these players from Werder Bremen are even more impossible to do.

Therefore, as long as Lin Quan is there, it is almost impossible for them to win Manchester City.

Lin Quan still did not choose to celebrate after scoring his third goal of the game.

He pulled up Selassie who was knocked down by him, and nodded to him apologetically.

Selassie patted his head indifferently, expressing that there is no need to apologize.

I can't help but my own skills are not as good as others, so there is nothing to say.

The Weser Stadium fell into a long silence, and no one applauded Lin Quan this time.

His goal not only interrupted Werder Bremen's counterattack rhythm, but also directly killed the suspense of the game.

If Manchester City ends the game with a score of 4:1, it can basically be declared that they have entered the quarterfinals of the Champions League.

With the strength of Werder Bremen, it is impossible for them to score 4 goals at the Etihad Stadium.

Thinking of this, some fans couldn't help crying.

Compared to last season's brilliance, they have nothing this season.

The team fell into a relegation vortex, the Champions League stopped at the round of 16, and the German Cup was eliminated early.

If those two were still on the team, would the record be the same as it is now?

(End of this chapter)