“Li, why are you standing here like a fool? We've been looking for you everywhere!”

The little assistant ran over, out of breath.

He looked at the shimmering lake under the afterglow of the setting sun and murmured, "Hmm, this place is indeed nice... Right, I have to get down to business! The Veltins Group has proposed an additional clause! As long as you win the assist king, the Golden Boot, or the best player in this season's Champions League! They will give you an extra huge bonus!”

The Veltins Group's business scope in Germany is not limited to beer, but also involves commercial real estate and the energy industry.

Otherwise, a beer company... would not spend a sky-high price to buy the naming rights of a five-star stadium.

Of course.

The Leverkusen assistant... felt that the other party was a bit stupid.

It was really stupid and rich to proactively propose an additional clause for no reason.

"Don't stand here getting cold, let's go back first. The new contract won't be signed so quickly. No one in North Rhine will question the credibility of Veltins' verbal agreement."

He diligently put a coat on Li Kang.

Beep beep beep.

The phone rang.

Li Kang looked at the prompt in the message bar: Asuka-chan [image.jpg]

He couldn't help but be startled!

Could it be that the cute and pure Sakura girl is also like Jordan Carver...

He slowly pressed the unlock button.

The next moment.

He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

In the photo.

Asuka-chan was wearing a Leverkusen No. 10 jersey, combing her bangs, with a cold expression.

...

In October, the North Rhine region was bleak with the autumn wind.

In the mountain roads, dead leaves were flying.

Li Kang sat in the car, watching Monchengladbach's first team's recent matches.

A bit miserable.

The tactics of the meritorious coach Favre had been completely studied.

Plus, injuries were rampant.

Monchengladbach had suffered a six-game losing streak in the Bundesliga and Champions League!

Last season, they were third in the Bundesliga.

Wait?

Why does their new coach look so familiar?

Isn't that Monchengladbach's youth team coach - Schubert!

.........

Monchengladbach training base.

The players were conducting a fierce group scrimmage in the cold wind!

Beep~ beep beep!

A burst of rapid whistle blows stopped the game.

"Baumjohann! Did you only learn how to be reckless at Schalke 04?"

"Pass that damn ball to... Xhaka!"

Schubert's patience was completely exhausted in the training matches these few days.

Monchengladbach's main defensive midfielder - Stindl, was unable to participate due to a groin injury.

He could only use this fool who was bought from Schalke 04 at a bargain price.

"Baumjohann, repeat it to me! What is your task in the next round against Leverkusen!"

The club has already lost six games in a row.

He can't unlock the achievement of seven consecutive losses in his hands!

Baumjohann scratched his head, his expression tangled, and after racking his brains for a long time, he murmured, "Overthrow Leverkusen's No. 10!"

Pfft!

The teammates burst out laughing.

Schubert helplessly covered his forehead: "Be Xhaka's bodyguard! Do a good job of sweeping the midfield and escorting him! If you get the ball, the first thing you need to do is..."

"Pass it to Xhaka!"

Baumjohann finally remembered and answered loudly!

.....

Leverkusen training base.

Son Heung-min was helping Li Kang with strength training.

Brandt pointed to the uniformed woman outside the training ground and complained: "Li, that rookie sister is crazy! She either guards the training ground or squats at the entrance of the dormitory. She has even started calling our cleaning auntie 'brother'..."

Kießling shielded the sunlight with his hand and said, "She is really persevering. She is from Mino Raiola's agency... what's it called again?"

Kramer laughed: "If she weren't an agent, I would suggest you be more gentlemanly!"

Clap clap clap!

Dino clapped his hands: "Guys! We have to go to Borussia Park! We are going to usher in a North Rhine derby!"

This sentence did not cause much reaction.

The Leverkusen players' response seemed a little perfunctory.

Dino was a little embarrassed and smiled wryly: "Okay, this game will indeed not be very difficult."

The relationship between the clubs in the North Rhine region is a bit complicated.

It can be roughly summarized as:

League ranking is not important, just be ahead of you.

Winning the championship is not important, just beat you twice.

I'm relieved to know you're not doing well.

I hope you drive a Land Rover, and I hope you suffer.

....

Monchengladbach's arch-rival is: Cologne.

Leverkusen's arch-rival is: Cologne.

In recent years, the relationship between the two clubs has been very subtle.

In the derby, there is no fierce battle of fire and water.

On the contrary, the players on both sides have a very good relationship in private.

Especially Kramer.

This guy was loaned to Monchengladbach, which has simply become his second hometown.

The most impressive thing is: when he played for Monchengladbach, he blasted a super world wave in the half, breaking his own goal!

.........

A few hours later.

The club bus slowly drove into the underground parking lot of Borussia Park.

Kramer analyzed Monchengladbach's tactical system and the players' style characteristics all the way...

He was dry-mouthed.

Kießling quickly handed over a bottle of water.

It was mainly for Li Kang and Brandt to listen to, who were underage.

"That's roughly the basics!"

"As long as we restrict Xhaka's passing, we've won half of the battle! Of course, the current Monchengladbach is very weak!"

Kramer patted Li Kang on the shoulder and said solemnly.

Son Heung-min came back to his senses and asked, "That Varres department store you mentioned last time..."

Before the other party could reply.

The club bus arrived at the parking point.

Old man Toppmöller quickly ran out of the car, leading Dino, and skillfully walked to the press conference site.

"When I was young, Borussia Mönchengladbach was the dream team for German players!"

"Back then, I and Heynckes admired each other..."

......

Pre-match press conference.

Schubert and old man Toppmöller stared at each other.

Two months ago.

The two coaches led their respective youth teams and had a "North Rhine derby."

A reporter asked: "Mr. Schubert, are you confident in leading Monchengladbach to complete the relegation task this season?"

This question was a bit sharp.

The third in the Bundesliga last season, a Champions League powerhouse, is now reduced to relegation...

Schubert did not show any displeasure.

He said calmly: "Monchengladbach is currently in a difficult situation. Many of our main players are unable to play due to injuries in this game, but we still have competitiveness in the Bundesliga arena!"

The reporter pressed on and asked: "Will you let Leverkusen retreat unscathed from Borussia Park tonight?"

This question was somewhat ironic.

The strength that Leverkusen is currently showing is two levels higher than the down-and-out Monchengladbach!

Schubert nodded and said slowly: "Leverkusen's No. 10 is very talented..."

Old man Toppmöller was stunned.

This guy didn't answer the reporter's question head-on!

Why mention our Li Kang?

...........

Above Borussia Park, the cold wind howled.

Fortunately, the stadium's heating facilities are very complete.

Even though the team has experienced a painful six-game losing streak.

Tens of thousands of Monchengladbach fans still took their seats early to wave flags and cheer for the players!

How loyal are these fans?

In the 2007/08 season, even though Monchengladbach fell into the Second Bundesliga!

The average attendance still reached 40,000 people!

Looking at Leverkusen again, the number of people that the BayArena can accommodate is barely half of the other party's!

"Ctv5! Ctv5! Good evening, audience friends!"

"Now broadcasting for you is the sixth round of the 2015/16 Bundesliga season!"

"Borussia Mönchengladbach hosts Bayer Leverkusen!"

"The Battle of the North Rhine Derby!"

"Looking forward to the two new coaches bringing us an exciting and stimulating offensive and defensive battle at Borussia Park Stadium!"

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

"I am He Wei!"

A hot air balloon printed with the Bundesliga logo rose into the air.

The referee team led the players from both sides onto the green field.

Kramer was a little dumbfounded.

Most of Monchengladbach's main players are injured!

The players in front of me are very unfamiliar!

Brandt suddenly said in a low voice: "Li, that big silly guy, the way he looks at you, it's a bit weird!"

Li Kang's gaze swept across Monchengladbach's formation.

Baumjohann, at the very end of the team... smiled at him, revealing a mouthful of white teeth.

And stopped and stretched out his hand towards Leverkusen No. 10.

"My name is Baumjohann! Nice to meet you!"

Everyone was stunned.

The referee team couldn't help but turn their heads.

Schubert jumped up in anger on the sidelines: This fool didn't chat well in the player tunnel! Why is he so enthusiastic when entering the field!

Monchengladbach fans didn't react for a while.

"Oh! Chinese youngster Li Kang, has made new friends again before the start of this North Rhine Derby!"

"Baumjohann, who came from Schalke 04's youth training! Is also a midfielder!"

Duan Xuan and He Wei couldn't help but laugh when they saw this scene!

It's too rare to shake hands and chat after entering the field!

.....

Li Kang smiled and politely extended his hand in response.

Baumjohann?

Isn't that the super wonderkid in the FM game?

In this parallel time and space in 2015, he actually started for Borussia Mönchengladbach!

Baumjohann, urged by his teammates, returned to the queue.

He couldn't help but turn his head and add: "My grandma is Dragon Country person! I have a very good friend, who is also Dragon Country person!"

The corners of the mouths of the players on both sides couldn't help but twitch...

This guy's IQ seems to be a bit of a problem!

.....

"Now I will introduce the starting lineups of both teams!"

"Monchengladbach has deployed a 3-4-3 formation, goalkeeper: Sommer!"

"Defenders: Christensen, Schulz, Jantschke!"

"Midfielders: Baumjohann, Xhaka, Herrmann, Dahoud!"

"Forwards: Traoré, Drmic, Raffael!"

"Leverkusen is still in a 4-2-3-1 formation, goalkeeper:..."

Old man Toppmöller suddenly frowned.

In Monchengladbach's previous game recordings, they had never deployed a three-center-back formation!

Dino and the coaching staff immediately buried their heads in discussion.

.....

Along with the referee's whistle!

The game officially begins!