Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 75: The Rise of Wolfsburg, the Fall of Dortmund
At the pre-match press conference.

Klopp, sporting dark circles under his eyes and looking extremely haggard, took several deep breaths before answering the reporters' probing questions.

"Yes, our recent league results have been very poor, even the worst since I started coaching."

"But we are also trying to change the situation. Today's game will be a good start. Wolfsburg is second in the league, and we are second to last. So if we win, wouldn't that be a miracle in some sense?"

Klopp's smile was forced, but his eyes held a strong desire for victory.

With Dortmund's league hopes dashed, all he can do is secure a resounding victory to restore the team's peak morale.

"Leaving? Of course, the day will come when I am no longer the head coach of Borussia Dortmund, and all I know for now is that when I leave, I will definitely miss the atmosphere of the stadium and these magical fans!"

In late October this year, British media reported that Klopp was about to replace Wenger as Arsenal manager.

After all, there are too many Arsenal fans who want Wenger to be sacked.

Even #WengerOut became the hottest topic on Twitter, and all sorts of rumors spread throughout the football world. Wenger simply stated after leading the team to victory against Newcastle that he would use the victory to silence the voices calling for his dismissal.

"Arsenal? No, I won't go to Arsenal, the weather in London is too humid."

Klopp also clarified to the media.

In another conference room.

"That's right, we haven't been in great form lately either, but the players have recovered through rest."

"Today is the second-to-last game of 2014, and I think we will put a perfect end to the year."

"Qin? He just had a minor cold and recovered a few days ago. We will continue to monitor his health and do our best to ensure his well-being."

Dieter Black said this.

In the players' tunnel.

Qin Ming saw many familiar faces, including Aubameyang, Mkhitaryan, and Sven-Bendz.

Why isn't Shinji Kagawa in the starting lineup?
It's likely that his performance since returning from Manchester United has been unsatisfactory.

Qin Ming then looked at Weidenfeller, feeling an itch in his feet to take a shot.

"Kevin, I've gotten better at chipping shots lately, so let me take free kicks from now on."

Qin Ming said in a low voice.

"I can't decide that, you'll have to talk to the head coach, but I think it should be feasible."

De Bruyne had witnessed Qin Ming's chip shot; the arc was noticeably greater than before, and the ball speed had also significantly improved. He certainly deserved to be a penalty taker.

"I'll tell him when I get back from the winter break."

Qin Ming chuckled and fantasized about scoring a free kick.

Soon, he followed the queue out of the passage, and instantly it seemed as if thunder had exploded in his ears.

"Heja BVB!!!"

"Heja BVB!!!"

"Heja BVB!!!"

The South Stand, which Qin Ming faces directly, is the heart and soul of Westfalenstadion.

The 25,000 fans in the stadium were in a frenzy, putting suffocating pressure on the away team with their shouts.

Moreover, the constantly surging yellow and black waves gave people a strong visual impact.

This is the devil's home ground!
Even though Dortmund's results weren't great, the fans still came to the stadium to give them the support they could. "It was quite impressive."

Qin Ming paused for a moment before looking away, brushing the snowflakes from his head, and walking forward steadily.

Meanwhile, CCTV Sports Channel is broadcasting live.

"Good evening, viewers!"

"Now we are broadcasting the 16th round of the 2014-15 Bundesliga season!"

"Borussia Dortmund hosts Wolfsburg!"

"Dortmund's recent performance has not been ideal, but their greatest strength is their ability to bounce back in the second half of the season, which has been the case for the past three seasons without exception. In the second half of 2012, they even achieved an impressive record of 15 wins and 2 draws."

"However, their goal now needs to be more realistic. It's not about fighting their way back into the Champions League zone, but about getting out of the relegation zone."

"As for Klopp's dismissal, according to a survey by Bild, 63% of fans still trust him."

"Alright, let's take a look at the starting lineups for both teams."

"Dortmund opted for a 4-4-2 formation, goalkeeper:"

"During this season, Dortmund's starting lineup has never been complete. Reus, Hummels, Sahin, Blaszczykowski, Sven-Bernd, one after another, have been injured."

"Schmelzer recently underwent surgery for a fractured hand and did not recover until early December. Midfielders such as Sahin and Kirch have also been plagued by injuries, and key player Reus missed June and September due to a left foot injury and is still recovering."

"As for the forward line, there is not much to say. Immobile, the Serie A Golden Boot winner, has only scored 2 goals and provided no assists in 11 appearances, which is a world of difference compared to Lewandowski, who transferred to Bayern."

"Let's take a look at Wolfsburg's starting lineup."

"There's not much difference compared to before, except that the striker has been changed from Olic to Dost. The Dutchman has been in good form recently, so it's time to promote him to the starting lineup."

"But strangely, Qin Ming and Perisic switched positions today. I wonder what Dieter Hecking was thinking. Could it be a new tactic?"

"Logically speaking, the original lineup should have developed a chemical reaction after half a season of integration, especially the Wolfsburg duo of De Bruyne and Qin Ming, who were involved in 73% of Wolfsburg's goals. That's a terrifying statistic."

Why the sudden change?

The comment section on Dongqiudi (a Chinese sports betting platform) is packed with fans.
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What's going on with Dieter Black Gold? Why are they using Xiao Qin so ruthlessly?
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Many young people are ruined by this kind of exploitation.
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With Nacaligiuri injured and no penetrating players available, Dieter Hecking had no choice but to step up.
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[And didn't the club already conduct a medical examination?]
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[Fun fact: Many injuries are deeply hidden and difficult to detect until they flare up, which is why adequate rest is crucial.]
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Wow! After finishing the Bundesliga season, Qin won't even get a rest during the winter break; he's going to play in the Asian Cup.
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Fortunately, the Asian Cup starts on January 10th, so we can have a two-week break.
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Chinese fans are very dissatisfied with Dietrich Hecking, believing that he is exploiting underage child laborers.

The camera returns to Westfalenstadion.

Eight minutes into the match, amidst the cheers of the Dortmund fans, the game had already begun.

Both teams are testing each other.

De Bruyne paused for a moment after receiving the ball before Sven-Bender and Gundogan rushed in.

He immediately came to a conclusion.

It's worth noting that Klopp coached Dortmund for seven years, and most Bundesliga teams are already very familiar with Dortmund's tactics.

The defense features targeted man-marking, while the offense emphasizes speed and conciseness, highlighting wing attacks, accurate passing, the forwards' ability to seize opportunities, and the shadow striker's keen sense of opportunity.

Everything in this boils down to two words: running.

When Wolfsburg played against Dortmund last season, De Bruyne felt like he was stuck in a swamp. He was pressed as soon as he had the ball and had very little time to make plays.

But now the Dortmund players seem unable to run anymore.

(End of this chapter)