What is a destructive midfielder?

The New Year customs in North Rhine are somewhat similar to the Spring Festival in Longguo.

On the evening of December 31, firecrackers blasted and brilliant fireworks cut through the night sky.

Leverkusen staff members beat drums and rang bells around the club, implying the dispersal of demons and monsters.

On the training ground.

Teacher Belenta secretly took out a double-barreled shotgun from his bag, pulled the bolt, loaded the ammunition, and threw it to Li Kang.

"Shoot a shot at the sky! This is the custom of my hometown, don't be nervous."

Before he finished speaking.

Li Kang pulled the trigger!

Bang!

The sound of the gun was soon drowned out by the sound of firecrackers and fireworks.

The air was filled with the choking smell of gunpowder.

Teacher Belenta quickly helped Li Kang, who was knocked down by the recoil, and smiled: "The thing I looked forward to most when I was a child was to shoot a shot on New Year's Eve!"

There was a fir tree and a horizontal tree in the club cafeteria, and silk flowers were tied between the leaves.

After dinner, Voller reached out from his coat pocket and pulled out a thick stack of envelopes.

"Happy New Year!"

Everyone took the envelopes expectantly and quietly opened them. Inside were Euro banknotes.

This custom is exactly the same as the Spring Festival red envelopes.

The assistant clasped his hands together: "Thank God for giving us"

Suddenly.

There was a noise from the TV, an emergency news broadcast!

In Cologne, 20 miles away from the club, a large number of ragged goblins appeared!

Teacher Belenta clenched the double-barreled shotgun in his hand and murmured: "God is taking a nap"

The security uncles did not have time to wipe their mouths, and they scattered to the entrances and exits of the club.

Voller lit a cigar and smiled: "It seems that we can only stay in the club tonight to spend the New Year."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

The New Year atmosphere was too harmonious, and the heaviness brought by the Goblin incident passed in an instant.

According to custom, everyone will gather together until midnight.

Li Kang glanced at his phone, most of which were New Year greetings from his national team and club teammates.

Old man Top said his car was smashed.

Kramer said his home was robbed.

Brandt said his pork sausage was robbed.

Havertz said he caught two goblins.

Midnight was approaching.

Voller led everyone and stepped on the chair.

The clock struck twelve.

Everyone jumped down.

This New Year custom is a bit strange, meaning: get rid of last year's disaster and jump into the new year.

On January 6, the chaos in North Rhine was completely quelled.

The assistant took Li Kang and carried a few boxes of club souvenirs to Veltins to pay New Year's greetings.

After all, the other party had paid too much endorsement fees in the past six months, and the formality had to be followed.

It was cold and biting.

The business car with the Leverkusen team logo was driving on the snowy mountain road.

"Li, the director doesn't want you to take too many advertising endorsements, for many reasons"

Li Kang nodded to show his understanding.

Young players are different from stars. The most important task is to play well.

The tablet is replaying the 1/8 knockout match: Benfica vs. Juventus.

It has to be said that there are no weak teams in the Champions League.

Benfica is terrifyingly strong. If it weren't for the crossbar, they would have been just a little bit ahead of the reversal.

As for Juventus, the old lady is no longer the strong team that broke into the top of Europe last term. They are in a period of pain: Pirlo went to the United States, Pogba is very independent, Morata is weak when facing weak opponents, Dybala is not mature yet, Cuadrado likes to play tricks, and Marchisio is easy to go crazy.

It all depends on Buffon and Chiellini, Barzagli, and Bonucci's defense team.

Fortunately, at the last moment of the game, Chiellini scored a header, completely killing the suspense of promotion.

Li Kang couldn't help thinking, if he was the sports director of Juventus, which players should he buy to solve the problem

Unconsciously.

The business car drove into the ancient town of Veltins.

Snow dotted the wooden houses and sculptures, and the surface of the fountain was covered with ice.

Ms. Sandra gave Li Kang and the assistant an envelope each. Judging from the thickness and width, it can be judged that there was a lot of money in it.

The New Year's greetings in North Rhine took a long time.

The assistant and the staff of Veltins were chatting enthusiastically.

Li Kang pushed Claudia's wheelchair and walked around the ancient town again and again.

He had memorized the street map and would never get lost again.

Although the two had reached the legal age for marriage in Germany, the content and behavior of their communication did not exceed the limit.

It was nothing more than the woman talking, and the man nodded or shook his head from time to time.

Gradually, the cold wind blew on my body, and it was not so cold.

Until night fell.

Just then said goodbye.

Time flies.

In a blink of an eye, the Bundesliga winter break is about to end.

Van Dijk came to the Leverkusen club. After the physical examination, he followed the staff to the training base.

After all, he is still a young defender who is unknown to the public. Even if the club wants to hold a welcoming ceremony, not many fans will come to the scene.

Although Li Kang's joining ceremony only cost a few thousand euros to invite a lot of extras, Voller was reluctant to spend money on the Dutch.

Van Dijk looked at Leverkusen's training facilities with a relieved expression.

He originally thought that this upper-middle-level Bundesliga club would be very poor, of course, compared with Southampton, it is far worse.

But deep down, he also cherishes this loan opportunity.

Must perform well and strive to be in the Champions League.

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

The loud explosions stimulated everyone's ears!

The assistant looked at his watch and explained with a smile: "Li comes to the training ground early every morning, but in order to avoid affecting the staff's work and rest, he starts shooting practice at ten o'clock in the morning."

Van Dijk was a little unbelievable. He asked tentatively: "Didn't he go on vacation during the entire winter break?"

The assistant shook his head.

The Dutch central defender was inexplicably fed a bowl of chicken soup:

Li Kang is a super star famous in Europe. Shouldn't he go to Dubai to enjoy the warm sunbathing during the winter break?

When arriving at the training ground.

Voller suddenly stopped and said, "Go grab Li's ball!"

Van Dijk nodded seriously and rushed to the training ground excitedly!

Li Kang was a little surprised.

He stepped on the ball with his left foot.

After the Dutch central defender got close, he did not have any tendency to steal.

His eyes were not on the football, but on the opponent's eyes.

The one-on-one attack and defense drill began!

Li Kang dribbled forward!

Van Dijk kept a certain distance and began to retreat!

Voller frowned and praised: "Very cautious, he is observing Li's rhythm changes and pace rate, waiting for the opportunity to kick! The distance between his body and his body just blocked Li's space to pass the ball."

"The speed of retreating is very fast!"

Dino couldn't help but exclaimed: "His defensive awareness is perfect! It puts Li in a passive position and can't easily get rid of it. His nickname in the Eredivisie is"

A few seconds later.

Li Kang stopped the ball again!

Van Dijk kicked decisively!

Right now!

Snap!

Perfect steal!

Looking down.

I found myself standing outside the baseline.

Everyone was frowning.

Voller spread his hands and turned away.

Dino shook his head helplessly. This is only half of the praise!

The assistant asked: "What is his nickname in the Eredivisie?"

"Retreating central defender!"

Van Dijk looked embarrassed and stretched out his hand to apologize to Li Kang.

Then he took the ball back to the 30-meter area and signaled to start again.

The sun set.

The two of them were conducting fierce offensive and defensive drills again and again on the training ground.

The winter break is over.

All members of the first team are back!

Son Heung-min has recovered from his injury.

Brandt has gained weight.

The living room of Li Kang's dormitory is filled with many specialties, such as kimchi and pork sausage.

Çalhanoğlu did not bring back the roasted whole lamb, but he put down a handmade carpet from Xingyue Country.

On the training ground.

The roar of old man Top was full: "Where is Papadopoulos? Where is our main central defender?"

Dino explained helplessly: "He sprained his foot when he stepped on a mossy stone during the New Year in Greece. He can't train for the time being, but we still have Van Dijk!"

Old man Top was stunned for a moment, slapped his forehead, and then remembered the Dutchman who was recruited by the club.

Then he blew the whistle.

Divide the first team members into two groups and start the team training match!

Four days later.

The Bundesliga returned to the audience's sight.

The wonderful game day is coming.

Li Kang and his teammates took a plane to the northern part of Germany - Lower Saxony!

The world-famous Volkswagen headquarters!

Leverkusen will arrive at the away game to challenge the Bundesliga powerhouse - Wolfsburg!

The standings and historical records of the upper and middle-level Bundesliga teams in the past two years are completely waste paper, without any reference!

Wolfsburg had De Bruyne last season, and the record was extremely amazing!

It is simply the second overlord of the Bundesliga!

Let Leverkusen, Monchengladbach, Schalke 04 and other giants suffer enough!

The plane broke through the heavy clouds.

Landing at a corporate airport in the Brunswick area, few airlines will open routes here, mostly for private use.

Everyone walked out of the airport pick-up gate, and there was not even a cordon: because no fans could enter this area at all.

After getting on the club bus.

Li Kang looked down and flipped through the map of the Wolfsburg area, looking at the towering Cliff Mountain, and had a general impression of several clubs in Lower Saxony.

Kramer put down the game console and said, "Wolfsburg was very strong last season and sold many stars in the summer window! But they will not be easy to deal with! It is a tough nut to crack!"

Bender nodded: "Draxler is very good, and he is a talented midfielder with a different style from De Bruyne, and there is also the former Bayern main central defender-Dante!"

Wolfsburg can be said to be the nemesis of Leverkusen.

In every confrontation between the two teams in recent years, the victory or defeat has no reference significance, but there will never be a lack of goals.

Last season, they played a super big score of 4-5, and they reversed each other crazily, making fans of both sides want to take quick-acting heart-saving pills!

Two hours later.

The Leverkusen bus slowly drove into the Volkswagen Arena.

The capacity of this stadium, compared with the BayArena, can only be said to be half a catty.

It can only accommodate 30,000 spectators, and occasionally a large car show will be held!

But Wolfsburg's fan culture is much richer than Leverkusen, especially in the German Cup final last season, after they defeated Bayern Munich, the number of registered members ushered in a surge.

Green and white theme elements filled the underground parking lot!

Old man Top walked to the press conference site with ease.

He also patted the opponent's mascot - Big Bad Wolf Wolf on the way!

Pre-match press conference.

Hei Jin enthusiastically shook hands with old man Top.

The two have a deep connection.

When he was a player, Heikin was a disciple of old man Top.

After obtaining the coaching certificate, his first job was to be an assistant coach of old man Top.

Reporters asked questions enthusiastically.

"Mr. Top, Leverkusen has lost to Wolfsburg for two consecutive years! Are you confident that you can get out of the Volkswagen Arena today?"

"Mr. Heikin, can you beat the half-time champion of the Bundesliga this season?"

The two coaches answered in unison.

"We will win!"

In the player tunnel.

The players from both sides greeted each other enthusiastically.

There was no hostility at all.

There might have been an atmosphere of life and death in the past two years.

But now many players in the lineups of both sides have forged a deep friendship during the youth training period.

Draxler and Kramer, the two have a very close relationship in private.

Another example: Schürrle and Kramer, the two are good friends along the way in the German national team,

Li Kang looked at the opponent's team and found many familiar faces in the classic duel video.

"CTV5! CTV5! Good evening, viewers!"

"Welcome to the 14th round of the 2015/16 Bundesliga!"

"Wolfsburg vs. Leverkusen at home!"

"Every time the two clubs meet, they will present the audience with a refreshing offensive battle!"

"I am the commentator of this game, Duan Xuan!"

"I am He Wei!"

"Let me introduce you to the starting lineups of both teams!"

"Wolfsburg's formation is 4-3-3!"

"Goalkeeper: Castells!"

"Right back: Trasch!"

"Central defender: Dante and Knoch!"

"Left back: Rodriguez!"

"Single defensive midfielder: Gustavo!"

"Central midfielder: Arnold, Guilavogui!"

"Forward: Kruse, Draxler, Schurrle!"

Live broadcast room.

The audience was a little confused when they saw Wolfsburg's formation.

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[Draxler plays as a center forward? Did the black and gold team lose their temper? Don't mess around! 】

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[It's normal. Last season, De Bruyne played in the midfield and often rushed to the front line! 】

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[Draxler should play as a false nine! By retreating! Create space for the midfielder to strangle! In short, the attacking power is strong! 】

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[Don't talk so much nonsense! This is an offensive war! 】

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[I miss Draxler under Magath! He doesn't know how to use people! 】

"Leverkusen also arranged a 4-3-3 formation!"

"Goalkeeper:"

"We see a new face! Van Dijk, the Dutch central defender from the Premier League club Southampton!"

"He will replace Papadopoulos who can't play in this game!"

"We look forward to the performance of this new defender of Leverkusen!"

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[What did Leverkusen buy! Waste of money! Wasn't Van Dijk's performance in the European Cup qualifiers a disaster? 】

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[Warm reminder: The Netherlands team may not be able to enter the 2016 European Cup! 】

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[Correction, it is not a purchase, but a loan. I think Van Tuitui is worse than Papadopoulos! The intensity of the upper and middle-level Bundesliga games is not as good as that of the Premier League. 】

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[What happened to the transfer market? Why are excellent defensive players getting more and more expensive in recent years? It seems that they have even disappeared! We will never see the distinctive defensive superstars like Cannavaro, Maldini, Nesta, and Baresi again! 】