Football God.

Returning to Schalke's home court this time is a matter of deep emotion for Heinrich.

The two clubs have met before, but every time and every time they feel different.

During his player days, Heinrich did not have any connection with Schalke.

But after he retired, he had a good time at Schalke.

There are a lot of young people here who are good and full of potential.

If the time at Leeds United was the process of Heinrich thoroughly instilling his tactical concepts into a club, then the time at Schalke was an enlightenment in his life.

Heinrich learned how to get along with players here, especially for those young players. In fact, until now, Heinrich has his own favor for young players.

This club gave Heinrich a new understanding of football, and Heinrich is full of affection for everything here.

But he will not stand still. If defeating Schalke can make Leeds United go further in the Champions League, Heinrich feels that he will make the most correct choice.

Obviously, Schalke 04's current situation is not perfect.

Their head coach, Mr Magath, who also had a relationship with Heinrich at Bayern Munich, had been sacked by the club a month earlier.

The reason for the dismissal was not because of his poor grades, but because the iron-blooded coach had a lot of problems getting along with the players. The club management had to fire the head coach to protect the players' mood.

The temporary head coach of Schalke 04 is the former assistant coach, Mr. Cecienko.

Cecienko looks easy to get along with and has a milder personality, but this also means that there will be no gunpowder in the pre-match press conferences of the two clubs.

Some reporters even feel that this is not like a press conference before the Champions League knockout.

You know, no matter who wins these two clubs, they can enter the top four of the Champions League.

For them, it is something that can be recorded in the history of the team after the new century.

So the reporters had to take their focus away from the two clubs and focus on their player exchanges.

These key points are actually quite easy to find. For example, Schalke has Raul, and there is Guti here. There are really too many things that can be written.

There are even a lot of good media who voted for fans in newspapers before the game. The content of the vote is very simple, just to see if the two will exchange jerseys.

"This looks really ridiculous." Guti threw the newspaper aside with a look of contempt.

At this time, the team locker room is making final preparations before warming up, and many players are carefully arranging their hairstyles.

This is the UEFA Champions League knockout match, the event that European fans pay the most attention to. Whether it is to increase commercial value or to make their children face more when they go out and talk, they all need to tidy themselves up.

Hearing Guti's words, Redondo didn't say anything. Instead, Kaka smiled and asked, "Don't you know how to exchange jerseys?"

"Of course not." Guti seemed swearing, using his expression and body language to convey his firmness.

Kaka was surprised by this, and he even wanted to say something, he didn't expect that Guti would grow up one day!

But in the next second, he heard Guti say: "We have already exchanged, why do we need to exchange again?"

The amount of information in this sentence is a bit too much, Kaka raised her eyebrows slightly: "Have you met?"

Griezmann also leaned in: "Even exchanged jerseys! My God, you are so fast."

Only Redondo shook his head silently. To be honest, he didn't know what he and Guti went to Raul's house that day.

Going to the opponent's home before the game itself is a relatively easy to cause misunderstanding, but no one doubts the relationship between the three people, even if they know about it, they will not say anything.

But Redondo really couldn't recall how Guti pestered Raul to give him a Schalke 04 jersey.

Like a child who hasn't grown up...

Well, I should remove the word like, I'm just a child who hasn't grown up...

At this time, Heinrich opened the door and came in.

The German man obviously didn't notice the overly lively atmosphere in the dressing room. He loosened his tie and muttered: "This press conference has been going on for a long time, my God, this thing is really tight."

The people in the locker room looked at each other, with surprise on their expressions.

No one knows better than these players that his coach is a man who will spend his time rigidly.

Each of his clothes has its own size, and these sizes are changed every two weeks.

His daily schedule is very regular, even if Heinrich himself does not admit it, but for the players, no one in the entire club will post his schedule on the door.

It even records the frequency of drinking water planned for health...

In other words, the tightness of Heinrich's tie actually comes from strict rules.

Now Heinrich feels tight, it can only be because their coach has finally grown some flesh.

Putting it on others may mean that a new generation of weight loss meals is coming.

But put it on Heinrich, that is their coach, and he is one step closer to being healthy.

What a gratifying thing, isn't it?

Redondo said softly: "Get nervous, boys."

But the effect was not obvious, and the Argentine didn't insist. He just kept bowing his head and recorded what other tactical concepts he said.

While Leeds United was enjoying themselves, the atmosphere on Schalke's side was unusual.

Magath's departure, logically speaking, should make the players feel more comfortable.

After all, not everyone wants to do any of their training with medicine balls.

However, Magath's departure did not bring them a new head coach, but the assistant coach temporarily acted as the head coach.

The veterans in the team will naturally doubt the tactical level of the assistant coach, and for many young people, they hope to use this opportunity to make themselves shine.

It's just that all thoughts must be suppressed now, because what they have to worry about is the upcoming quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Mr. Cecienko didn't do much pre-match encouragement, and he didn't do these things before, and he wasn't very good at it, so he naturally handed over the task of encouraging players before the game to the players in this game. on the captain.

After Neuer left the team, Hewedes naturally took over Schalke's captain's armband.

Even though they have new aid Raul in their team, as a meritorious player of Schalke, Höwedes' captaincy has been affirmed in many ways.

His speech was very provocative, which is what a qualified captain should do.

It's just that when it comes to the result of the game, Hewedes is obviously a little uncertain.

At this time, Raul raised his hand.

He is a new addition to the team and just arrived this season. For many people, the former Real Madrid captain is their best signing in recent seasons. Schalke has achieved a lot under his leadership. record.

Therefore, the views of the Spaniard will be highly valued, and Hewedes immediately raised his hand to signal Raul to speak.

Raul smiled, his smile was always gentle.

After asking him to stand up, he only said one sentence: "Whether it is in Real Madrid or Schalke, I have decided the same thing," the voice paused, "Victory will belong to us, at least we will bring Play games with this belief, no one will doubt themselves when there is no game."

The atmosphere in the locker room was quiet for a few seconds.

Raul continued: "In the league, we can refuse Bayern Munich to take three points from our home court, and in the Champions League, we can also draw with Arsenal, so what reason do we have to let Leeds United play against us? Show off at home?"

No team is ever-winning.

For Raúl, winning is what he always craves, no matter where he is!

These words, without any inflammatory words, did not even use passionate emotions.

But when Heinrich saw Schalke players in the player tunnel, he was slightly taken aback.

The eyes of these young players are burning!

They are like fighters who are about to fight. Everyone has a desire for victory on their faces, and they can't hide it.

Heinrich turned his head to look at his players, and suddenly frowned.

Redondo noticed the change in Heinrich's expression, stopped and asked in a low voice, "Did something happen?"

Heinrich's voice was also a little uncertain: "I don't know if it's my illusion, but I always feel that our boys underestimate the enemy."

They don't seem to be taking things seriously, especially a Schalke who lost goalkeeper Neuer.

In this way, Heinrich is a little worried. Changes in mentality often lead to differences in competitive status.

Redondo didn't say whether he agreed or disagreed with Heinrich's words, he just said calmly: "No matter how brave a lion is, it may be eaten by wolves when it is dozing off."

Heinrich looked at Redondo: "One thing I have to admit is that you scared me. But why didn't you say these words just now?"

"I said it, but the effect is not very obvious." Redondo smiled, obviously not too worried, "Every team has a growth process, and experience tells me that you can't let these young people play without any influence. When you are frustrated, you will wake up and understand the truth of life."

Heinrich understood what Redondo meant, and there was a wry smile on his face: "But if the price is, losing this game would be a bit too heavy."

"If they fall behind, catch up. If they can win the game with this mentality, then you need to be thankful that you have a strong enough team." Redondo patted Heinrich on the shoulder, "No Everything can be completely within your expectations, what you need to do now, perhaps, is to think about what to do after these situations happen.”

In his heart, Heinrich didn't want his premonition to come true.

Less than 3 minutes into the game, when Raul sent the ball into Schmeichel's goal, Heinrich knew that this game would be difficult to play.