Shinji Kagawa, a man once hailed as the pride of Asia, had a glorious career at Manchester United, but also faded into obscurity due to bad luck and injuries.
But his talent is undeniable. In his first season at Dortmund, he proved his worth with his ability and later won the Salad for Dortmund. He was called the eternal Asian light of Dortmund by local Dortmund fans.
But compared to being Dortmund's Asian pride, he aspires to be the world's Asian pride. However, in recent years, a new generation of geniuses has emerged, and during his years of silence, the title of Asia's number one has quietly been transferred to another young man.
That person's name is Son Heung-min, and he's the kid from next door!
He really dislikes the other person!
Today, on the Champions League quarter-final stage, the opportunity to prove himself has finally arrived, and the guy in front of him, hailed as a genius goalkeeper, is his stepping stone.
If he can get past the other person by stepping on their head, he will have accomplished the feat of proving his identity without having to prove it.
Feeling extremely annoyed at being treated like a monkey, Lei Ming returned the gaze with a slightly fierce look to every Dortmund player present. When he saw an Asian face, his gaze lingered for a noticeable two seconds longer.
He had previously reviewed the detailed information provided by the head coach regarding this person.
It's a small day.
Perhaps because the anti-Japanese cells hidden in his body were gradually awakening, Lei Ming even gave Shinji Kagawa an international hand gesture without hesitation!
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There was a brief pause in the players' tunnel.
Lei Ming's Monaco teammates looked at him in astonishment, and the Borussia Dortmund players were no less surprised: 'Damn, this goalkeeper is way too arrogant! He's asking for trouble!'
When Shinji Kagawa saw this scene, he was first stunned, but then he immediately realized that something was wrong with the other person's aura. He had almost forgotten that the other person was of Chinese descent.
Although he holds Portuguese citizenship, he is a descendant of Chinese people.
Lei Ming's provocation was subtle; he withdrew just as the camera was about to close in, ensuring he wouldn't be caught red-handed.
Originally, he wanted to prioritize harmony, but he couldn't help it. Seeing this peaceful life made his blood boil and his head spin.
Of course, he didn't forget another excellent shooter from the Hornets, number 17, Aubameyang.
This Gabonese striker's performance this season has even surpassed Bayern Munich's Lewandowski, leading the Bundesliga top scorer chart.
Lei Ming valued this person even more than he valued Shinji Kagawa.
Because he knew very well that this match was not only a clash between the two teams, but also a duel between them. Goalkeepers and forwards have always been rivals; it was either you who became the background or I who became the background wall.
But today, he wants to prove that he has the ability to make the Bundesliga top scorer his backdrop.
Amidst the cheers and shouts of the crowd, the players from both sides stepped onto the pitch in turn. The Borussia Dortmund players enjoyed the cheers from the home team, while the visiting Monaco team seemed to be watching them closely with a mocking smile.
After Lei Ming stepped onto the field, he waved to his teammates in the stands.
Although I don't know where Zongsheng and his group are sitting, I think they should be able to see me and greet them!
Unexpectedly, Lei Ming's move immediately drew responses from many Monaco fans, and Zong Li, Zhai Tianlin, Wang Yibo, Chen Xiaoyun, and their entourage were once again shocked.
"Wow! Thunder! I love you~~~"
Countless fans greeted this rising star with enthusiastic cheers, expressing their love for him.
Even many young female fans of Monaco were excitedly chanting Lei Ming's name.
Seeing everyone's surprised expressions, Paul seemed unfazed: "Haha, don't be so surprised. Ray is very popular in Monaco now, and that's proof of that."
“Yes, I can see that.” Zhai Tianlin nodded.
Chen Xiaoyun looked curiously at the handsome and sunny young man on the sidelines. He looked even more radiant and athletic than he did on TV.
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The match kicked off with the referee's whistle, and the home team, Borussia Dortmund, gained possession first.
At the start of the match, they still tried to play steadily and tested the formation several times. The 4-2-3-1 formation is actually a classic. It can be a formation that abandons the two flanks, or it can be a formation that controls the midfield and gives the flanks more space to move. Tuchel, as a young coach who has risen to fame in recent years, has always been known for his tactical flexibility.
Monaco's head coach Jardim was well aware of this, so from the beginning, he asked the players to show weakness and hide their strengths.
They neither take the initiative to attack, nor abandon the defense of every position.
Although he has little experience in the Champions League, he knows that if his team wants to go further, a strong defense is absolutely the most important thing.
During his last exchange with his predecessors Mourinho and Wenger in the Manchester City backfield, he gained a lot of inspiration for the team's tactical system. A large part of the training results and changes during this period can be attributed to the guidance of these two gentlemen.
Mourinho taught him how to effectively utilize counter-attacks and perfect them, while Wenger taught him the simplest and most effective way to counter-attacks.
Both of them have proven themselves in the Premier League, and Jardim is well aware that what they say is pure, hard-earned knowledge.
From the start of the game, the Hornets controlled the tempo of the game.
A strong midfield setup allows for many brilliant plays that elicit cheers from the fans.
As Yaldin observed his opponent's performance, he couldn't help but nod in approval to himself.
He couldn't help but glance at the frail-looking man wearing a hat not far away; he certainly didn't seem as fragile as he appeared.
Dortmund's midfield ball control is indeed outstanding. Every touch of the ball involves a combination of forward and backward passes between players, and the players' teamwork is excellent. In this respect, Monaco's players cannot achieve what Dortmund's players have done.
Perhaps due to their inability to adapt to the opponent's rhythm, Monaco's initial counter-pressing did not achieve much effect, which allowed Dortmund's attack to gradually penetrate.
In the 6th minute of the match, Dortmund had their first shot on goal.
After dribbling past two Monaco players in the middle, Shinji Kagawa unleashed a long-range shot from outside the penalty area with a beautiful, curving arc. Fortunately, Lei Ming was highly focused and, facing this high-quality shot, demonstrated his absolute skill, firmly holding the ball in his hands.
This inevitably drew gasps from the fans at the scene!
Even the home team fans couldn't ignore such a brilliant save.
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