On December 15, 2007, the nine games of the seventeenth round of the Bundesliga will kick off at the same time.
Each away team came to the stadium in advance to warm up and adapt to the venue.
Each home team is sitting tight, waiting for the challenger to come.
At this time, there was still more than an hour before the start of the game, and the Allianz Arena in Munich was already packed.
This luxurious stadium, which can accommodate 75,000 people, is like a temple, filled with devout pilgrims outside.
The Bayern team had entered the stadium fifteen minutes early and was warming up, but Cottbus hadn't arrived yet.
Bayern coach Hitzfeld looked in the direction of the players' tunnel from time to time and whispered: "Why haven't they come yet?"
"It's not late yet, they are not late." The assistant coach on the side looked at the time and was a little confused, "Shouldn't we come earlier for such an important game? I heard that their hotel is very close to the stadium, and there are only a few It’s only a fifteen-minute drive, is there any need to waste time like this?”
Heathfield shook his head: "Maybe they have other ideas."
The assistant coach snorted: "It's useless to have any ideas. In the face of absolute power, all conspiracies and tricks are worthless."
At the same time, the Cottbus team was still on the bus heading to the stadium.
Sandel asked Yun Sheng: "Why don't we come out earlier? If we get to the stadium early, we can prepare a little longer."
Yun Sheng smiled slightly and whispered: "Can a few more minutes of warm-up improve the game state? Our warm-up time is enough, there is no problem. If we arrive early, our opponents and our players will have a feeling that we are I'm a little nervous, and I don't want to see this happen. For me, the confidence of the players is the most important now, and we just want Bayern waiting for us in the stadium!"
Yun Sheng's last words suddenly raised his voice, and the players in the car heard them, and everyone whistled and cheered.
Cassano stood up excitedly and shouted back: "The coach is right! Let the second place wait for the first place, isn't that what it should be!"
"Haha! Antonio is right, let them wait in the stadium!"
The players roared with laughter.
Yun Sheng shrugged and looked at the members of the coaching staff: "Guys, did you see that the players are full of confidence? This is what I want to see. They are confident in this game, and I am also confident! "
Yun Sheng was right, he was indeed confident about this game.
On the one hand, this confidence comes from the players' mentality and physical condition, and on the other hand, it also comes from the spells drawn last night.
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This is a new spell, tailor-made for Sauer.
used!
I still have three C-level [Defense Bonus] in my hand, so use one too!
After the two talismans were released, Yun Sheng felt much more at ease.
This game must be won!
On the sidelines of the court, Yun Sheng met Bayern coach Hitzfeld.
The old coach is 59 years old this year, but he still looks in good spirits.
As the only coach in international football who has led two different teams to win the European Champions Cup, Hitzfeld is renowned in European football and is even more transcendent in German football.
While coaching Dortmund, he helped the team win the Champions League in the 1996-97 season.
After coaching Bayern, he led the team to win the Champions League championship in the 2000-01 season.
He left Bayern for a period of time in 2004, but returned to Bayern in 2007 to take charge.
His contract with Bayern runs until the summer of 2008. Although the season has not yet ended, he has publicly stated that this will be his last season at Bayern.
As a farewell season, Hitzfeld certainly hopes to leave something more behind, such as the Bundesliga championship and the German Cup championship.
Because Bayern does not qualify for the European competition this season, Hitzfeld puts all his energy into the domestic league. If it weren't for frequent player injuries this season, Bayern's league ranking would be more than that.
Facing this game against Cottbus, Hitzfeld is bound to win.
There is only one point difference between Bayern and Cottbus. As long as they win this game, they will still be the Bundesliga half-time champions.
Looking at Heathfield in front of him, Yun Sheng took the initiative to step forward, shook hands with the old coach and greeted him very respectfully and friendly.
Heathfield looked Yunsheng up and down with a smile: "Coach Yunsheng, I often see you on TV. This is the first time I have met you. You are much younger in real life than on TV. It's really The future life is to be feared."
Yun Sheng replied humbly: "My achievements are not worth mentioning. I am just lucky. The old coach is the role model for us younger generations to learn from."
"I didn't expect that today's game would actually be a game that determines the Bundesliga half-time championship. I hope we can bring a wonderful feast to the fans."
"It must be so."
At this time, most of the Cottbus players had already run onto the court, and only one player was still standing in the tunnel, looking at Hitzfield.
Yun Sheng had seen it a long time ago, and he said to the old commander: "There is an old acquaintance waiting to say hello to you, so I will take my leave first."
As soon as Yun Sheng left, Sauer walked towards Heathfield.
"Coach, long time no see."
Heathfield looked at Sauer in front of him, with infinite affection in his eyes.
Sauer has been at Bayern since Hitzfeld joined Bayern, and the two have a deep mentor-disciple relationship. When Sauer announced his retirement at the end of last season, Hitzfield also specially prepared a farewell game for him in recognition of his contribution to the team.
"Melmut, I really didn't expect you to be able to perform in such a good state in Cottbus. It seems that after the season is over, I will suggest that the club sign you back." Hitzfeld said with a smile.
Sauer also smiled: "Coach, you are leaving at the end of the season, why should I return to Bayern?"
"I left because I got old."
"I'm not young anymore. I was injured in Cottbus this season. It would be good to last until the end of the season."
Hitzfeld looked at Sauer and couldn't help but ask: "Melmut, I've always wanted to ask you, why do you suddenly want to come back? And why did you choose a small club like Cottbus?"
"Because I want to be able to play football for a season freely, without pressure and playing as I want."
Sauer looked at Heathfield seriously, his expression extremely peaceful.
Heathfield didn't speak for a long time. After a long time, he spoke slowly.
"Melmut, what do you mean by this, are you a little bit blaming me?"
