Chapter 1 The Start

"Congratulations to Manchester City for defeating Borussia Monchengladbach 2-0 at Borussia Park! A great start to the Champions League group stage!

Borussia Monchengladbach's goalkeeper Sommer displayed world-class performance, but still couldn't help Borussia Monchengladbach keep a draw. Both of Manchester City's goals were scored by Zhao Gang.

Moreover, these two goals should be said to be entirely dependent on personal ability, without teammates' assists. Of course, the teammates' runs still created considerable space.

These two goals are absolutely wonderful. Zhao Gang's instep shot from a corner kick can be called the top level in world football.

The second goal was receiving Gundogan's through ball in the midfield, continuously dribbling past two center-backs, and then continuously playing tricks on two defenders on the edge of the penalty area, showing his super breakthrough ability and ball sense, this ball..." The commentator paused. The athletes of Dragon Country would never dare to dream that they could score a goal in this way, but he couldn't say it.

"This goal is slightly inferior to his goal in the Europa League final, which ran through the entire field, passing five stages and defeating six generals, but in terms of confrontation and speed, it is more spectacular than that goal."

The importance of the goal in the Europa League final is self-evident, but that was near the end of the game, and Sevilla's players were actually exhausted. Zhao Gang, who didn't participate much in the defense, was still in good physical condition, so he sprinted all the way to score the winning goal.

And this goal was in the first half, when Borussia Monchengladbach's defenders were in good physical condition. Zhao Gang used his speed and confrontation to knock all of Borussia Monchengladbach's defenders to the ground!

"Zhao Gang helped Manchester City win the game with a near-perfect performance, and these two goals are not just as simple as him breaking many records.

These two Champions League goals let us believe that Dragon Country players can also show themselves in Europe, on the world's top stage, as core players of the top giants, helping the team defeat opponents!

Zhao Gang's idol is Sun Jihai. He has completed his idol's dream, inherited his idol's mantle, and influenced those who love football.

In many years, maybe twenty years, maybe ten years, maybe five years.

There will be players standing in front of the media, telling everyone that his idol, his favorite player, is not Messi, not Ronaldo.

It's Zhao Gang, a player from Dragon Country!

Dragon Country's football will definitely be known to more people because of this young man.

Dragon Country's football will also have stars, idols, and role models!"

The power of example is enormous.

It will fill those who have dreams with strength and spirit, and in the darkness, it will be like a dazzling light, guiding them forward.

CCTV does not have the broadcasting rights to the Premier League, so Zhao Gang's first Champions League game was also the first time CCTV broadcasted this Dragon Country's super rookie.

Not only did the host give Zhao Gang the highest evaluation, but the official media, Weibo... almost everywhere CCTV Sports was, there were photos and videos about Zhao Gang!

It can be said that CCTV gave him enough face, and almost gave all the traffic to Zhao Gang in a short period of time.

"Unparalleled performance, wonderful performance!"

"Dragon Country's super rookie, the strongest in Asia!"

When CCTV media typed out the words "the strongest in Asia", it was an absolute recognition.

Official media rarely use the title of "strongest", but for the current Zhao Gang, he definitely deserves it!

"I don't know how to describe it, it's just that Dragon Country also has this kind of player, officially recognized as the strongest in Asia?"

"This time it's not self-entertainment, it's absolutely objective. No player in Asia can be compared with Zhao Gang, and even in the same age group, no one in the world can match Zhao Gang! The central media is still conservative!"

"Too powerful, I didn't even know... Dragon Country still has this kind of enchanting existence, why didn't I see it in the World Cup qualifiers??"

"Cry, everyone cry!!!!"

"This kid is really strong!"

"He really lit up the entire dark world by himself!"

"Why isn't he in the national team if he's so good? Could it be that he's joined a foreign country?"

"It is said that England wants to naturalize him, but there is no accurate news yet. The national team said that Zhao Gang has no defense and was not recruited... The specific reason must be that the Football Association has some problems..."

"If Zhao Gang enters the national team, there will definitely be big problems. By then, a group of old men will be strolling around, exhausting Zhao Gang to the point of vomiting blood. In the end, if they lose the game, many people will spray Zhao Gang for being nothing.

Not entering the national team is also a good thing for him!"

"Hey, I also heard a rumor that Zhao Gang spent a lot of money to go to Carrington, but his foundation was not very good, and he was kicked out by Carrington. If a coach hadn't seen his talent for shooting, he would have returned to China.

Joining the English Championship, he only knew how to shoot, no dribbling, no passing, no confrontation.

Nothing.

At Norwich, he was always the hardest worker, and he was on the training ground on his days off. His life was only football. At that time, the fans and teammates didn't trust him very much. He was alone in a foreign country, persevering for his dream.

Fortunately, his talent and hard work finally paid off.

He proved himself and brought great hope to those children who love football.

Dragon Country should not lack talented children, but how many can afford to spend money to go to England? And how many can be spotted by a coach?

Zhao Gang's training in China is equal to nothing when he arrives in England. With his talent, he was kicked out of Manchester United's youth training camp. What chance do other children have to be spotted by a coach?"

"Hey..." The domestic youth training system is indeed too backward.

"Zhao Gang's success today really has a lot of luck in it. If he had been kicked out of Manchester United's youth training and returned to China, how would he have what he has today? All the money would have been wasted, and the child's studies would have been delayed.

Dragon Country must have many talented children like Zhao Gang. Even if they work hard, it is difficult to get ahead, not only because the domestic youth training system is backward, but also because of the obstruction of parents and the system.

How many parents are willing to support their children to play football, willing to spend so much money to send their children abroad to support their dreams?

Even if they make it, it will cost a lot of money to really make a name for themselves... favors... various expenses...

Zhao Gang's appearance is really a phenomenon, really difficult to replicate!"

"That's the case. Whether it's youth training, family attitudes, or even some stubborn problems within the system, they have caused many talented children to disappear, but Zhao Gang's appearance makes us believe that the road of football is not a dead end! It is still full of hope!

I believe that Zhao Gang's appearance will also make relevant national personnel change their attitudes and really do something practical!"

"I really hope that Zhao Gang will not become a fig leaf for Dragon Country's football... Don't let Dragon Country's football disappoint people again..."

Dragon Country fans were excited and excited, with emotion and worry.

Manchester City fans didn't have so many emotions, they only had joy!

Playing against Borussia Monchengladbach away from home, in the German team's home stadium.

Before the game, the media was not one-sidedly optimistic, analyzed various situations, and even took out the record of English teams in German away games, which made some fans worried.

Only after the kick-off did they realize that Borussia Monchengladbach's German home stadium was nothing!

2:0 is just a result, but everyone who watched the game knows that Borussia Monchengladbach didn't have a single decent chance in the whole game!

The current Manchester City is no longer the team that made people worry about the Champions League before.

They surrounded Borussia Monchengladbach and kicked them for the whole game!

If it weren't for Sommer's performance, Manchester City could have won 6:0, or even 7:0, 8:0 away from home!

In the final stage, Manchester City obviously slowed down and had already started preparing for the next league game!

The current Manchester City, as long as there are no injury problems, is stable and terrifying in both the league and the Champions League.

Fans have reason to be excited and have reason to look forward to it.

This season, Manchester City may really create history in the Champions League!

The fans in the bar were singing and dancing, and even after the game was over, they were still unwilling to leave. They watched the wonderful replays over and over again, and celebrated with these familiar and unfamiliar fans.

"It's so handsome, so handsome!!!"

"These two goals!"

"This is the real forward player, the real striker! Zhao, this speed, this impact, can be a winger! This physical strength can play as a center forward!

This passing, this dribbling, can be competent for any position in the midfield, attacking midfielder, winger, or even defensive midfielder!! Haha... Haha... 70 million pounds, bought back a priceless treasure!!!"

"Oh!!! Next round is on me!! For Manchester City, for Zhao!!!"

Whoa…

The Manchester City players, whether it's De Bruyne or Aguero, have to admit one thing.

Zhao Gang scored twice, once with a pure technique corner kick, which De Bruyne would never be able to complete.

Once he broke through the defense line with a series of feints and shots, which Aguero would never be able to do.

Aguero is good at grasping opportunities, but he can't solve the battle alone.

A breakthrough may be possible, but the dazzling movements and the God-given talent of ball control are what Aguero has been longing for all his life.

Aguero kept watching Zhao Gang's performance in front of the penalty area. He felt that Zhao Gang was very similar to his Argentine good brother.

Including the previous use of speed and body to get rid of defenders, he was also very similar to Messi.

Many people think that Messi's speed and body are not good, but that is because they are misled by his skills.

At the age of twenty, it was very common for Messi to use speed and body to get rid of defenders.

There were even scenes of knocking down defenders in confrontations.

De Bruyne was completely relieved. Guardiola had looked for him before. It is very likely that in future formations, he would be abandoned and replaced by the more impactful Sterling.

Sterling and De Bruyne have completely different characteristics. It can be said that Zhao Gang's arrival may put De Bruyne on the bench.

Although De Bruyne is very low-key and introverted, and doesn't fight or grab, he has grown into the offensive core of Manchester City. As a result, Zhao Gang may come and take everything away from him. How can he be willing?

Now, when he saw the team falling into the old problem of gaining momentum but not scoring, Zhao Gang settled the situation with one kick and solved the battle.

De Bruyne knew that if there really was one indispensable person in Manchester City, and there really was only one non-sale item, it must be this young man with yellow skin and black hair.

Whoever comes, I am afraid that he will be squeezed on the bench.

Unless it is a defensive player who does not have a position conflict with him.

……

Although this game was not a big win, from the field, everyone knew how terrible Manchester City's dominance was.

The media close to Manchester City even directly began to imagine the Champions League, which is indeed a bit arrogant.

The media is like this, exaggerating to get traffic!

This made Manchester United fans see it in their eyes and feel angry in their hearts.

Just one victory, and they dare to be so arrogant?

Real Madrid hasn't played yet, and the top spot in the group hasn't been decided yet. Maybe they will drop the chain later and fail to qualify from the group!

They are already imagining the championship?

"Oh my god, if you didn't know it was the first round of the group stage, you would think they won the final."

"Oh, they are too strong. For a team that has never won the Champions League, it is already not easy. We should encourage them. We are also happy to share our experience of winning the Champions League!"

"You think you can do it by spending some money? Do you know what heritage is? Why are you wagging your tail so quickly??"

Manchester United fans began to be sarcastic.

Whether it is heritage, number of championships, or even so-called bloodline DNA, Manchester City is really not as good as Manchester United, but when it comes to the sarcasm of fans, where are the proud Manchester United fans the opponents of these Manchester City fans?

It's simply asking for trouble.

"Let me see, let me see how our great neighbor's Champions League record is..."

"Manchester United is great this season, they won't lose a single Champions League game!"

"They are much stronger than last season. Last season, Manchester United was third in the Champions League group. This season, they won't lose a single game. They may be our biggest enemy to win the championship! Oh... Manchester United didn't play in the Champions League!! Ahahaha!!!!"

"Norwich is in the Champions League, but Manchester United doesn't get to play in the Champions League!!!"

"Five Premier League teams are playing in the Champions League, but not Manchester United, who has the most championships, ahaha..."

"They spent 80 million to buy a mascot... hehehe... they still have to rely on old Ibrahimovic!"

"You didn't learn your lesson from the 6:2 defeat, and you're still coming out to talk sarcasm. When you get to the Etihad, we'll beat you 10:0!"

"Everyone, don't say that. Manchester United has a glorious tradition. They have DNA! They know how to lose games and how to create tragedies!"