Chapter 49 The Debut of the Champions League

The match concluded.

As soon as Henrichs returned to the locker room, Coach Toppmöller berated him.

"Did you waste all your energy on some pheasant's belly? You wasted seven clear-cut chances in one game! Don't play as a forward anymore! Go play as a defender!"

Henrichs excitedly said, "Boss! Really? The new youth team coach also said I'm more suitable to play as a full-back!"

Old man Toppmöller stamped his feet in anger, cursed a few times, and turned to attend the post-match press conference.

Havertz changed his clothes, took a watch from his locker, and stuffed it into Li Kang's pocket.

He gave him a big hug.

"Li, is this a dream? You helped me score my first Bundesliga goal!"

A Bundesliga debut goal is every youth player's dream.

Only a freak like Li Kang wouldn't have much emotional fluctuation.

Kramer took out the watch and looked at it, muttering, "Tsk, tsk, if this watch were pawned, it could buy a car!"

Li Kang smiled and shook his head, quickly returning it to Havertz.

Even without him, the other party's early career would be smooth sailing.

......

Henrichs suggested that everyone go to May Ninth Park, but was rejected by the others.

Captain Bender looked serious and said earnestly:

"No way, the Champions League group stage opening match is coming up soon... we have to conserve our energy!"

"The Italian girls on Via Marco in Rome are very fierce!"

Henrichs looked disappointed.

He wouldn't be able to make the squad for the Champions League.

They didn't chat for too long.

Li Kang returned to the first team dormitory.

The system prompt sounded quietly.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for winning a Bundesliga match!]

[Rewards are being distributed...]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining: a Golden Treasure Chest!]

Beating a team like Darmstadt didn't trigger any additional rewards.

The prize pool of the Golden Treasure Chest didn't even have the skill modules of famous stars.

All were players Li Kang didn't recognize.

In any case, any reward is important before the Champions League group stage!

[The Golden Treasure Chest is opening...]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Green Mandarin Orange Flavored Bubble Gum!]

[Green Mandarin Orange Flavored Bubble Gum: Have one before the match, and it will make you energetic throughout the game! No stat boosts!]

[This consumable is only visible to the host, only usable by the host, and has a shelf life of six months.]

What is this thing?

Li Kang: "..."

....

On the Leverkusen training ground.

Dino dragged over two large speakers.

Kießling asked curiously, "Are you planning to let us relax?"

No one in the coaching staff answered.

Beep!

Old man Toppmöller blew his whistle and waved his hand vigorously.

Signaling the official start of the scrimmage.

Dino placed the speakers on the sidelines and pressed the start button on the keyboard.

[The Catenaccio tactic has already been eliminated! But the current Roma coach is perhaps the last defender of this system. Don't be fooled by the opponent's 4-3-3 formation! Defeat this tough red wolf! Let your name echo in the Champions League arena! Even if it's the first formidable opponent in your career!]

[Task Reward: Roma Legend - Platinum Treasure Chest!]

What is the Catenaccio tactical system?

Early Dragon Country football translators mistakenly translated this word as: chain defense.

Who would have thought that in 2015, a tactic abandoned by famous Italian coaches would be carried forward by a French coach?

The first formidable opponent?

Li Kang looked up at the Roman night sky.

The stars were shining brightly.

........

"Next, we will introduce the starting lineups of both sides!"

"Roma has lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, which is very surprising!"

"Goalkeeper: Szczęsny!"

"Left-back: Florenzi!"

"Center-backs: Manolas partnering with Rüdiger!"

"Right-back: Digne!"

"Double defensive midfielders: De Rossi partnering with Nainggolan!"

"Forwards: Pjanić, Džeko, Salah!"

"Leverkusen has also lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation!"

"Goalkeeper: Leno!"

"Left-back: Hilbert!"

"Center-backs: Jonathan Tah, Papadopoulos!"

"Right-back: Borges!"

"Double defensive midfielders: Bender, Kramer!"

"Attacking midfielders: Son Heung-min, Li Kang, Brandt!"

"Forward: Kießling!"

Dragon Country live broadcast room.

The netizens laughed.

-[As expected, it's a duel between spear and shield! The result is Roma attacking and Leverkusen defending?]

-[It's 2015, you can't judge the tactical inclination of the coaches based on the formation. Garcia and Toppmöller's on-the-spot changes are very frequent. The starting formation is only for reference!]

-[Personally, I think the young players in the lineups of both teams will become mainstays of the big clubs in a few years...]

-[Totti is old and can't get into the starting lineup! De Rossi has been the second-in-command for so many years, I guess he'll have to wait until retirement!]

-[The Milan clubs have declined in recent years, and Napoli and Lazio's states fluctuate too much. The Champions League only relies on Juventus and Roma! Come on, Serie A teams!]

......

Beep!

With the referee's whistle.

The opening match of Group E of the Champions League group stage officially began.