In today's international football world, there are many stars who have become famous at a young age.
Whether it’s the alien Ronaldo who won the Ballon d’Or at a young age, or the peerless pair Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the trend-chasing teenager Kaka who debuted at the peak of his career in Milan, or Rooney, the representative figure of England and Manchester United, They are all representatives who became famous at a young age.
But these people all have one thing in common - they are all offensive players.
On the football field, young offensive players are often full of energy and are more likely to produce results. As an offensive player, as long as there is one assist and one goal in the whole game, it will be considered very outstanding. Even if the performance is mediocre throughout the game, the fans and the team will be satisfied.
But as a defensive player, even if he performs his duties and performs well throughout the game, one mistake can be fatal and may even ruin his career.
For example, the once young talented defender Senderos represented Arsenal in the Champions League final at his peak, but after being attacked by Drogba, he was quickly called a dog by the fans.
Therefore, these defensive players who have become famous at a young age are like a rarity, and defensive players tend to become more popular as they get older.
But German talented defender Metzelder is an extremely special existence.
In the summer of 2000, Sammer, then the coach of Dortmund, poached a tall young defender from the youth team of rival Schalke 04, it was Metzelder. Metzelder, who was frustrated with the Schalke 04 youth team at the time, got a chance in Dortmund.
In the 0001 season, Metzelder achieved tremendous growth and gradually became Dortmund's main defender, helping the team win the Champions League tickets; and in the following 0102 season, Metzelder ushered in a big explosion. The leading defense is impregnable, not only helping Dortmund win the Bundesliga championship, but also reach the UEFA Cup final. If it were not for Metzelder's accumulated yellow card suspension, perhaps the UEFA Cup championship would belong to this young talented defender.
From his rise in Dortmund to becoming the main player of Real Madrid, Metzelder went further and further on the road to become a world-class central defender.
At the national team level, in the summer of 2002, Metzelder, who played as the main central defender of the German team, became the World Cup runner-up and was in the limelight for a while. In the German team that became third place in the World Cup in 2006, Metzelder was the absolute core of defense.
Unfortunately, in March 2010, Metzelder was seriously injured and missed the second half of Real Madrid's game, and also missed the 2010 World Cup. And as Real Madrid faces a replacement, he has become one of the targets of the team's purge.
It is really sad that the once talented defender has ended up like this.
Looking at Metzelder in front of him, Yun Sheng spoke slowly: "Christopher, regarding your medical treatment at Yuntian, this is just my personal help. You don't have to think too much about it, and I promise you that I won't charge any fees." .”
Metzelder waved his hands repeatedly: "Coach Yun Sheng, how can this be possible? I am very satisfied if you can help, but you want to give me free of charge, I really can't accept it!"
For serious Germans, this kind of unreasonable debt of favor is absolutely unacceptable to them.
Yun Sheng looked at Metzelder and said seriously: "Christopher, let me tell you the truth. When I decided to help you with free treatment, I actually had other thoughts about you. Don't get me wrong. No problem, haha.”
"When I was still in Monaco, the team was in short supply of central defenders. I hope that in this way, I can establish a good relationship with you. If there is an opportunity in the future, maybe we can work together."
Yun Sheng expressed his thoughts without any concealment, and Liu Sheng who was accompanying him was a little puzzled.
Express your thoughts directly like this, okay? Should some private words be expressed tactfully, which would be more appropriate?
But Liu Sheng did not expect that Metzelder not only did not feel uncomfortable, but was very happy with Yun Sheng's expression: "Coach Yun Sheng, you are different from many reserved Asians. I like your way of expression!"
Yun Sheng smiled.
Having lived in Germany for many years, he has already understood the characteristics of the Germans. They act straightforwardly and sometimes are even stubborn and incomprehensible. For example, when encountering a signal light failure on the road, the Germans will decisively choose to turn around and leave. , this is their national culture.
"Christopher, if I were still in Monaco, I would definitely lure you to Monaco and take you to defend the Champions League together, haha."
Hearing Yun Sheng's words, Metzelder also felt a little regretful: "I am now on Real Madrid's cleanup list. If you were still in Monaco, I would definitely accept your invitation. But you are at Juventus now, and there are hidden dragons and tigers there. , I don’t dare to ask for it.”
Yun Sheng shook his head, his expression became much more serious: "Christopher, you are wrong. Even at Juventus, you are worthy of being a main player. I came to see you today just to formally extend the invitation - I hope You can join Juventus and become a member of the Bianconeri!"
What? !
Metzelder couldn't believe his ears. Yunsheng actually extended an invitation to me?
"Coach Yunsheng, if I were in my peak period, I would be very confident that I would be worthy of Juventus, but..." Metzelder was a little unconfident, "But I am still seriously injured and have not recovered. Even after I recover from the injury, I may not be able to achieve that level." At the previous level, are you really sure you want to sign me?”
Yun Sheng nodded seriously: "Christopher, during the 2010 season, I was still studying in Cottbus, and I was paying attention to your performance at that time. You are a very outstanding player. You were known as the 'German Tower' back then. Not only is he excellent in one-on-one defense, but he is also very capable in the air. You are indispensable for Dortmund winning the league championship."
"In the years after you came to Real Madrid, your performance was also very good. In terms of your personal ability, you are definitely the world's top central defender! If it were not for injuries, Real Madrid would not have left the Champions League early last season; if it were not for injuries; If not for injuries, the German team would not have finished third in the 2010 World Cup."
"I know your past very well, and I have high expectations for you. And after this period of treatment, I am also very clear about your injury recovery. I am very sure that you can make it to the first game of the Serie A season."
"Real Madrid is currently rebuilding and clearing out veterans; Juventus is also rebuilding, but I trust the veterans very much! Don't worry, after coming to Juventus, I will definitely help you return to your peak state. We are at Juventus for the European championship honors you want. Let’s attack with all our strength!”
