Football: I am only 16 years old, and you want me to retire and make a comeback?

Chapter 396 The German Machine Lands at Luzhniki; Actually, Tom Didn't Play Seriously in the Warm-up Match?
Baidu's No.1 trending search: China vs. Germany.

NO.2: The World Cup match between China and Germany.

Nine of the top ten trending news items were related to the World Cup, and eight of those were related to the China-Germany match.

11 p.m. is a pretty good time, as the Chinese national football team's first World Cup match since the Japan-Korea World Cup will surely attract the attention of countless fans!
In the locker room, Tang Ye put his sneakers on his stool and then tightened his shoelaces.

When it felt about right, I put the other foot on top.

"I've never seen you check your shoelaces in the locker room."

Wu Lei, who was taking off his coat nearby, said.

Tang Ye shook his head: "I don't know why, I just wanted to do it."

Tang Ye always does whatever he wants without bothering to investigate the reasons behind it.

As for what he's doing now...

Yeah, maybe the pressure really is too much.

Of course, there is nothing we can do about it.

At the age of 19, he represented the country in the World Cup, and he was representing the Chinese team, which was only entering the World Cup for the second time in history.

With 8 spectators in the stadium and over 10 billion television viewers, this match was historic for Tang Ye, no matter what.

"Check your shoelaces, Xiaoting, and take a look at the armband."

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself, don't put too much pressure on yourself!"

Madaloni walked around the locker room, patting each player on the shoulder.

Madaloni stopped beside Tang Ye: "How are you feeling?"

"Hmm...it's not too comfortable, but I'm still quite looking forward to it."

Tang Ye had a smile on his face.

The large number of fans in the stadium adds to the pressure on the players.

But Tang Ye will turn this pressure into his passion.

He wanted the more than 8 people in the stands to cheer for him!

"Pay attention to controlling the pace, the core is still defense. Your position is very important, so be careful!"

"Sir, this is the third time you've said that today."

Tang Ye laughed: "Oh no, it should be the fourth time. Well, I don't remember exactly, it was either the third or the fourth time."

"Haha, come on, come on! Keep the rhythm right! Spread out your defensive line! We're playing high ball counter-attacks!"

After speaking, Madaloni glanced at the camera in the corner above, which was used to record the situation in the team's locker room.

However, this camera is completely independent, and no one other than the players can touch it before the end of the game, so there is no need to worry about tactical leaks.

"Oh, and remember to say a few words later."

Madaloni emphasized it in a low voice.

"Um, why? That's not what I do, is it?"

Tang Ye was puzzled.

"Your words are more effective against them; just remember to shout them a few times."

Madaloni said.

Compared to captain Feng Xiaoting, the €1.4 million Manchester United star would be more motivating for the players.

clap clap clap!
"It's about to start, get ready!"

After Lippi finished his final emphasis, Feng Xiaoting quickly applauded.

The players stood shoulder to shoulder.

"Just like I said in the car, now that we're here, there's nothing to regret. Let's just show what we've learned from our warm-up matches."

"that……"

After Feng Xiaoting finished speaking, Tang Yehe spoke up.

Just as Madaloni had predicted, the locker room immediately fell silent as soon as Tang Ye spoke, and even Lippi raised his head.

"I don't know how to put it, but I think we still have some chances in this game."

"I've played against Boateng and Müller a few times, and I don't really feel that Bundesliga players are anything to be afraid of. We are capable of competing with them."

Tang Ye looked into his teammates' eyes and said, "Just keep kicking forward, keep kicking forward!"

"Come!"

Feng Xiaoting shouted, his expression terrifyingly ferocious.

"3, 2, 1!"

"China!"

"China!"

"China!"

boom!
Tang Ye was closest to the gate, so he kicked it open and led his teammates out.

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Dongqiudi: Player comparison for the China-Germany match: Germany's starting lineup is valued at €5.03 million, while China's starting lineup is valued at €1.46 million. (12319 comments)

[Hey bros, they're here!]

Germany is still expensive, but I'm rooting for the Chinese national football team this time.

Losing 3 or fewer times is acceptable, okay? Let's go!

[Losing by 3? With my Tang King's tackles, we must lose by 2 or less!]

"I'm a Ferrari and after the party is over~"

I keep going, missing the moments.

Living in the fast lane is getting kind of lonely (yeah!).

Popular songs were playing in the stadium, and the stadium lights were flashing, making it very noisy.

The pop song suddenly stopped halfway through.

The screen on the big screen switched to a brightly lit player tunnel where Tang Ye was chatting with the caddie he was holding.

Wow!!!

The fans in the stadium started screaming.

Although the stands don't offer a view of the players' tunnel, the players will likely be coming out soon.

"Tom!"

"Yes, Tony."

Tang Ye greeted Kroos, Müller, and Kimmich.

Tang Ye actually knew Neuer, but the German goalkeeper was standing too far ahead, so he could only raise his hand to signal, and couldn't go over to hug him.

Kroos was shaking his ankle, while Neuer was twisting his wrist; the German players all looked quite relaxed and at ease.

The situation on the Chinese side was much more serious. Apart from Tang Ye, who was chatting with Muller, everyone else had blank stares.

"China Media Group, China Media Group, good evening, viewers! This is a live broadcast of the first round of Group F in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Germany vs. China!"

The camera then focused on Tang Ye, who had finished his conversation with Muller and was looking up at the ceiling, seemingly lost in thought.

"As you can see, the number 10 on the Chinese team in the current shot is Tang Ye..."

The caddies carrying the flags of both countries rushed out first, followed by the players entering the field.

Taking a deep breath and then slowly exhaling, Tang Ye followed closely behind Wu Lei.

"Now, please..."

"Please, fans and staff, stand and remain respectful."

"Now, let's play the national anthem of the People's Republic of China, 'The March of the Volunteers'."

Tang Ye placed his hand on his chest and quickly heard a familiar melody.

"Ta-da! Ta-da! Ta-da! Ta-da! Ta-da! Ta-da! Ta-da! Ta-da! Ta-da!"

"Ta-da! Ta-da!"

"Arise, you who refuse to be slaves..."

There were probably nearly 1 Chinese fans at the scene, which is quite good.

It's worth mentioning that there were quite a few foreigners wearing Chinese national football team jerseys cheering for the team.

hiss……

If nothing unexpected happens, it should be Manchester United fans and French fans?

"Now... (Now, play the national anthem of the Federal Republic of Germany)"

As the caddies left the field, applause erupted, while the players gathered together.

"come on!"

clap clap!

Tang Ye took his place and stood in his position.

Tang Ye glanced towards the stands and gave a thumbs up.

Wow!!!

The fans were just too enthusiastic, but there's nothing we can do about it.

Of the 11 players on the Chinese team, most of the fans in the stands only recognized Tang Ye, though a small number also recognized Wu Lei and Zhang Xizhe.

Zhang Yuning stood inside the circle, and the fans in the stadium began to count down!

"10"

"9"

"..."

"2!"

"1!"

“Beep!!!!”

"China Media Group, this is..."

"The match begins. Now, let me introduce the starting lineups for both teams. First up is the home team, the German national team, wearing white jerseys, attacking from left to right on the screen!" Germany (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Neuer
Defenders: Kimmich, Jérôme Boateng, Mats Hummels, Plattenhardt
Midfielders: Khedira, Özil, Toni Kroos

Forwards: Thomas Müller, Werner, Draxler
Head Coach: Löw
"And then comes the away team, our Chinese national team! Wearing red jerseys, they're attacking from right to left on the screen!"

China (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Zeng Cheng

Defenders: Wang Shenchao, Mei Fang, Feng Xiaoting, Zhang Linpeng
Midfielders: Zhang Xizhe, Tang Ye, Zheng Zhi

Forwards: Yu Hanchao, Zhang Yuning, Wu Lei

China fielded the same starting lineup today as they did in their last warm-up match against the United States.

By replacing Gao Lin with the young Zhang Yuning, who plays in the Bundesliga, Lippi clearly intended to fully activate Tang Ye's role on the field.

Whether it can be activated or not depends on how the German team plays.

"The Chinese team played quite steadily, keeping possession in their own half after the kickoff, but Germany probably didn't want to give them any more opportunities to control the ball."

"Müller and Werner go up together!"

China's passing around in their own half triggered a German forward press, and Feng Xiaoting quickly passed the ball to Zhang Linpeng, who was making a run down the right flank. Zhang Linpeng then launched a low long pass to Wu Lei.

Have the opportunity!
Tang Ye is moving towards Wu Lei!

Özil, come along!

"Give it to me directly!"

At Tang Ye's request, Wu Lei passed the ball to him.

Look to Tang Ye!

With Özil behind him, Tang Ye pretended to get the ball and get rid of him, but actually suddenly raised his foot and passed the ball between himself and Özil.

Tang Ye's move resulted in a groin piercing of both himself and Özil!

Turn around!

Realizing he hadn't been able to defend himself, Özil reached out and grabbed him.

He caught Tang Ye, but the moment he caught him, Tang Ye had already completed his pass.

The left foot went straight to Zhang Xizhe on the left!
"The Chinese team, um..."

The commentators were somewhat surprised, because they really didn't expect the Chinese national football team to have such a stunning performance at the start of the match against Germany.

"cough cough"

Realizing what had happened, He Wei quickly continued his commentary.

"Zhang Xizhe, dribble the ball and adjust your position first!"

"The defender is closing in!"

Snapped!
Zhang Xizhe tried to pass the ball to Wang Shenchao, but Kimmich easily intercepted it.

He spread the news too hastily!

Germany launched a counter-attack.

The German team truly lived up to their title as defending champions; their counter-attacks were met with cheers from the stands.

The Chinese team is quickly retreating to defense!
Tang Ye, along with Zhang Xizhe and Yu Hanchao, tried to win the ball back, but the German team's series of short passes neutralized their efforts.

A slow pass reaches the right byline, and Kimmich makes a run down the wing!

boom!
Müller played a through ball to him!
Kimmich!
Kimmich got the ball, and cheers erupted from the stands.

Let's make some adjustments!
Mei Fang was watching, while Wang Shenchao found Muller, and the two of them each defended one of them.

Kimmich stopped the ball on the spot and crossed it to Özil in the middle.

Özil passes to Draxler on the left!
Originally the right baseline, it has now been converted to the left baseline.

The German team regained possession in a very short time!

Draxler!
boom!
The ball was passed in a triangular shape to Toni Kroos, who made a forward run, and Kroos swung his leg dramatically.

"They're about to fight!"

Tang Ye shouted.

boom!
Kroos' long-range shot is saved.

The shot was powerful, but it was too straight and Zeng Cheng caught it easily.

"Fight back, fight back!"

Tang Ye shouted loudly.

However, seemingly due to defensive tactical requirements, Zeng Cheng, after gaining possession of the ball, did not launch a counterattack immediately, but instead passed the ball to the defender.

hiss!
Tangye, which had just started, had to stop.

Tang Ye is having a hard time if his teammates aren't very aggressive offensively.

But thinking about it carefully, playing more conservatively against Germany is actually not a bad idea.

Within the first few minutes, the Chinese national team had established a rhythm in their backfield. Feng Xiaoting was very steady after receiving the ball, looking for Mei Fang and Wang Shenchao, but he just didn't make any forward passes.

After maintaining possession for a minute and a half, the Chinese team started their advance from the center circle and gradually retreated to their own half.

There was no way around it; the German forwards' pressing put immense pressure on the Chinese team.

Players must pass the ball laterally or even to the goalkeeper to maintain control!
Having not received the ball for a long time, Tang Ye suddenly began to feel anxious.

Oh shit!

Let Wu Lei cover his position, and Tang Ye will drop back to the backfield to receive the pass!
"Come on, be decisive!"

Step on the ball, then pass it to Zheng Zhi!
Tang Ye and Zheng Zhi executed a quick one-two pass, and then Tang Ye used his rhythm to easily get rid of Werner and Özil.

"After Tang Ye dropped back, the national team's backfield clearly became more active."

"I chose to push it forward myself!"

After gaining control of the ball, run forward at your fastest speed.

Snapped!
The pass goes straight behind him!
It was given to Zhang Yuning!

Zhang Yuning started from the offside line.

He's now the first player in front of Neuer!
A one-on-one opportunity!

It's a one-on-one attack, but only under ideal conditions.

Unless Zhang Yuning volleys the ball directly, this one-on-one opportunity is impossible considering the time it takes to control the ball.

Stop the ball with a stretched-out leg!

Zhang Yuning took more than two seconds to control the ball, while the German defense had already fully settled into position.

There was no other way but to pass the ball to Wu Lei, who was there to receive it.

Wu Lei passes the ball back to Tang Ye!
ok!

The opportunity has arrived!

He paused briefly upon receiving the ball, then accelerated again.

Create space and pass the ball to Zhang Yuning!

Zhang Yuning understood Tang Ye's meaning and gently placed the ball forward.

Tang Ye easily caught the ball!

Khedira tried to steal the ball, but Tang Ye wasn't about to let him succeed. He stepped forward with his left foot and used his body to shield the ball.

Without any fancy moves, Tang Ye simply used his sense of rhythm to get rid of Khedira.

We've reached the edge of the penalty area!

Lift your left foot!
Wu Lei pretended to pass the ball to the far post, but actually suddenly switched the ball from his left foot to his right foot.

Cruyff's turn was just a variant!

Enter the restricted area!

Wow!!!

The stadium suddenly became noisy as Tang Ye pulled the ball sideways.

Boateng caught up!

"!"

The situation wasn't good, but then Tang Ye suddenly had a brilliant idea. He turned his back to Boateng and then flicked the ball with his heel.

boom!
The ball bounced off the ground and flew directly towards the goal.

The bottom left corner is a blind spot!

Neuer jumped out and pushed the ball out before it went into the net.

"I rely on!"

Holding his head, Tang Ye shouted.

Just a little bit closer!

"Oh!!!"

clap clap clap!
"Beep beep beep!!!"

Applause erupted from the stands as Tang Ye stood in the penalty area, his expression filled with helplessness.

If Neuer had reacted even a fraction of a second slower, the ball would have gone in!

"Holy shit..."

On the bench, Madaloni took a deep breath, and Lippi sat back down beside him.

"I know what you want to say"

Lippi suddenly said.

"We forgot about this guy's personality."

"He didn't play seriously in the warm-up matches..."

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PS: The 7-hour flight delay meant I didn't write much yesterday, so there were only 2 updates. But the promise of 3 updates today will not change. The 3rd update should be before 1 pm.

I'm trying to revise the blocked chapters, I'm really sorry!
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