Chapter 30 Schalke 04 is coming(1/2)
Dieter Heijing’s words completely attracted the attention of all reporters. His apology speech will definitely become the headlines tomorrow together with this game.
Thanks to the head coach for attracting media firepower, Zhao Jinge only needs to answer reporters' questions with some official answers. For example:
"My teammates played great. De Bruyne will definitely become a world-class midfielder."
"Naples performed very well in the early stage and showed us the style of the top team in Serie A."
"In the second round, we will definitely do our best to provide a wonderful game for the fans and bring victory to Wolfsburg!"
Wait for a series of words that are not nutritious.
When Benitez answered reporters' questions, the reporters' questions became very sharp.
"Why did Naples collapse completely at the end of the game?"
"When you knew that the team was in poor condition, was your choice to replace the defender too conservative?"
"If you had not replaced the offensive players at that time, would the result have been better if the attack had started directly?"
"How do you think Wolfsburg's No. 49 performs? Is he as good as Torres?"
Benitez's face darkened and he refused to answer these questions. After seeing reporters continuing to ask questions, he left the press conference exhibition hall without saying a word.
This directly gives reporters room to use their imagination, and they can write stories about Benitez becoming angry and angry.
After the press conference, back in the locker room, all Wolfsburg players gathered together, waiting for Dieter Heijing and Zhao Jinge, who had just returned.
Obviously everyone already knows about Dieter Heijing's apology at the press conference.
Team captain Benaglio sent a hug to Dieter Heijing on behalf of everyone, although his abilities may not be as good as those of the world's top coaches.
But he may be the most suitable coach for Wolfsburg.
There is no time to celebrate, and no time to rest. On April 19, the day after tomorrow, they will face the challenge of Schalke 04 at home.
Schalke 04 is also currently ranked in the upper reaches of the Bundesliga standings. It is in a state where it cannot compete for Champions League tickets, but it has secured qualification for the Europa League.
Their head coach is Foshan coach Di Matteo, who led Schalke 04 from the low point at the beginning of the league to its current position with consecutive wins.
A group of young talented players have also emerged in the team, such as Sane, Goretzka, Draxler, etc. It can be said that the future is promising.
For this game, Schalke 04 also attaches great importance to it and directly uses its main force.
"Let's turn our attention to the Volkswagen Arena, after a fantastic match in the Europa League two days ago.
This stadium will usher in another strong showdown in the 29th round of the Bundesliga.
Wolfsburg plays against Schalke 04 at home.
Schalke 04 today came prepared, and Di Matteo sent out his main lineup with defensive counterattack as the core.
Goalkeeper:Fellman.
Defenders: Kolasinac, Matip, Friedrich, Höwedes
Midfielder: Ogo, Marcos Maier, Neustetter.
Forwards: Farfan, Huntelaar, Sane.
Although it looks like 433, Sane and Farfan are more like a double midfielder next to Max Meyer.
Wolfsburg, which had just experienced a bloody battle two days ago, rotated some players.
They are still most familiar with the 4231 system.
Goalkeeper: Benaglio.
Defenders: Sebastian Junger, Nardo, Tim Klose, Ricardo Rodriguez.
Double defensive midfielder: Gustav, Guilavoji.
Left and right midfielders: Caligiuri, Schürrle.
Attacking midfielder: De Bruyne.
Forward: Zhao Jinge.
Let us look forward to a wonderful contest between the two teams!"
After the game started, Wolfsburg, which rotated half of its main lineup, played slightly conservatively.
Although their goal is to score three points, they are also very wary of Schalke 04's sharp counterattack due to their poor condition.
On the other side, Schalke 04 is accustomed to the defensive counterattack tactics of coach Di Matteo, and their willingness to attack with the ball at the beginning is not that strong.
The Bundesliga has come to an end, and the strong teams have long known each other's characteristics.
After all, those teams that have not adjusted their system well and have unclear offensive and defensive operations will not be able to get to the upper reaches of the Bundesliga standings.
The opening stage of the game passed slowly under the deliberate control of both sides.
Wolfsburg, which slowly entered the state, tentatively started to attack, and the entire midfield and frontcourt passed the center line.
This also leaves Schalke 04 with a huge space for counterattack.
Sane on the left and Farfan on the right are both famous wingers. They are fast and have good foot skills.
Whether it is cutting inside after a breakthrough or making a pass from the bottom, it can create good opportunities for Schalke 04.
As long as you can break through Wolfsburg's central defense, you will be able to reach the penalty area.
It's just that coach Di Matteo is a little conservative in his tactical choices. Facing the already tired Wolfsburg, he still uses defensive counterattack as the core of his tactics.
Schalke 04's wing, whether it is going under or after cutting inside, because Huntelaar is the only one in the penalty area to respond.
After several counterattacks, although they all came to Wolfsburg's penalty area, the thunder was loud and the raindrops were light, so they did not pose much of a threat.
Under De Bruyne's organization, Wolfsburg's midfield advanced and retreated in an orderly manner.
De Bruyne often suddenly uses a very threatening pass to cross Schalke's 04 defense and find Zhao Jinge in the penalty area.
Like Huntelaar, without Dost, Zhao Jinge, who was alone as a lone forward in the Schalke 04 penalty area, was also surrounded by the opponent's double central defenders.
Several of De Bruyne's passes were either destroyed by the opponent's defensive players, or after being interfered with, he had no choice but to force a shot.
Schalke's fourth goalkeeper Fermann was in great form today, and Zhao Jinge's shots were blocked by him with high passes and low blocks.
Even the long-range shots from the outside failed to break through his fingers.
Seeing this situation, Zhao Jinge retreated out of the penalty area, no longer entangled with the opponent's back line alone.
Actively form a diamond-shaped position with De Bruyne, Schurrle and Caligiuri.
The four of them began to try to tear apart Schalke 04's defense by constantly changing their positions and coordinating with short passes.
Zhao Jinge also frequently crossed back and forth in Schalke's penalty area, putting more pressure on the opponent's defense.
In the 31st minute of the game, Wolfsburg finally found a chance.
When Xuerle passed the ball to Zhao Jinge, Zhao Jinge directly volleyed the ball with his right foot and tipped the ball to Caligiuri on the wing.
Schalke 04 midfielder Ogo, seeing Zhao Jinge's passing route, immediately intercepted towards the side.
Caligiuri turned around to protect the ball and passed it back to De Bruyne in the center.
At this moment, Zhao Jinge had already moved to the position in front of the Schalke 04 penalty area.
De Bruyne immediately understood Zhao Jinge's intention and lobbed the ball into the penalty area.
While Zhao Jinge was observing the landing point of the football, he turned halfway and prepared to stop the ball.
But Schalke 04's defensive players couldn't possibly give him a chance to stop the ball easily.
Matip has quickly posted up and there is no time to stop the ball.
Whether to push the ball back or fight with Matip for the spot. The choice must be made in the shortest possible time.
At this moment, Zhao Jinge suddenly had a flash of inspiration. Before Matip could completely get close to him, he took off on the spot with his back to the goal. He leaned back in the air and used his right leg to lift his left leg completely upward.
When the left leg was raised and the calf was raised high over the body that was almost lying flat in the air, the straight instep of the left foot collided heavily with the football.
The impact changed the path of the football, and the football rushed towards the upper left corner of Schalke's 04 goal at an extremely fast speed.
Fairman had no time to make a save and could only watch the football fly into the goal.
"GOAL!!!! Upside down golden hook! Zhao scored an amazing upside down golden hook! This is definitely the most exciting goal in this round of Bundesliga!"
"This is a fantastic goal! It is a shining moment for genius!"
Zhao Jinge's overhead goal completely ignited the fans in the audience.
Before scoring the goal, Zhao Jinge himself did not expect that he would score such a wonderful goal.
It was another three-bar sliding kneeling. Before I could stand up, I was pinned down by my teammates who rushed forward.
Let Zhao Jinge's face come into close contact with the turf.
After finally pushing away my teammates, the joy of scoring the goal has disappeared. These animals have no sympathy for me, the hero of the goal.
Of course, it’s routine, and I give a like to Teacher Ding who provided the assist.
After taking the lead, Wolfsburg began to become more utilitarian, and the entire team's formation began to shrink.
There is no way, the recent schedule is really tight. As long as we can score three points, it is not a bad idea to play conservatively.
To be continued...