socalfunplaces Chapter 108 Hao Ren: The new season is about to begin, let's scare the Bundesliga players first
Chapter 108 Hao Ren: The new season is about to begin, let's scare the Bundesliga players first
Chapter 108 Hao Ren: The new season is about to begin, let's scare the Bundesliga players first.
"quick!"
boom!
Hao Ren took a shot, but Gulacsi jumped out but couldn't reach the ball.
Wow!
"Great, good!"
Since March of this year, Rangnick has increased Hao Ren's shooting training.
This has led to Hao Ren's current offensive and defensive training schedules being separated into 55-standard sessions.
This training arrangement is clearly unreasonable for a defensive midfielder.
But Rangnick insisted on doing it anyway.
Clearly, he didn't want to give up Hao Ren's offensive attributes!
[Positioning: 66→67]
Speed: 66 → 67
It's a rare opportunity to improve during training, and both attributes improve simultaneously.
Hao Ren thoroughly enjoyed this feeling.
Striving to become stronger—isn't that what he's always been doing?
Hao Ren (17 years old)
[Ball possession: 67; Passing: 79.5]
[Shots: 81; Headers: 72; Set pieces: 61]
Speed: 67; Endurance: 74; Physical Strength: 82
[Defense: 77; Vision: 76]
Overall rating: 79
[Talent: Reversing Cause and Effect, Turning Defense into Offense —]
[Achievement: 19 LP in Gold tier (LP required for promotion: 350)]
I checked my current panel.
Unfortunately, his overall score has yet to break the 80 mark.
This is normal, though. According to Hao Ren's understanding of the panel values, going from 79 to 80 should be a major breakthrough, so it won't be that easy.
As for the strength of 79.
Based on my experience from last season, a combined rating of 79 is more than enough for the Bundesliga.
However, he was not particularly happy about it.
A total score of 79 does indeed reach the average level of the Bundesliga, and may even exceed it slightly.
However, Leipzig's situation is rather unique.
This marks the first time in RB Leipzig's history that they have been promoted to the Bundesliga, and most of the team's players came from the 2. Bundesliga.
If Mr. Goodman's overall rating remains at 79 this season, he may not be able to lead his teammates to victory!
"Good, are you nervous?"
Poulsen nudged Hao Ren's foot, then sat down next to him: "Thinking about the match? I think I'm right."
"Hmm. I'm thinking, if it were the Bundesliga, how could I lead you to victory?"
"Oh fuck!"
Polsen pushed Hao Ren away.
Paulsen immediately thought Hao Ren was joking.
But upon closer reflection, if the person who said this was Goode, then—
Okay, this guy seems to be serious.
"What's there to think about? Just play normally and don't put too much pressure on yourself."
Poulsen put his hand on Hao Ren's back: "I feel our training is going quite well. Normally, staying in the Bundesliga shouldn't be a problem. After all, we have the two of us!"
"By the way, Goode, I have to remind you of something."
Suddenly remembering something, Poulsen's expression turned serious.
"We're playing in the Bundesliga this season, not the 2. Bundesliga. You can't expect to carry your teammates to victory; you'll exhaust yourself doing that."
"Top leagues are all about teamwork, you know? Teamwork! You have to control your personality, or you might suffer!"
Paulsen was very cautious and told Hao Ren about his concerns.
Hao Ren's personality is rather extreme.
This unique personality gives him great strength, just like in the German second division last season.
But sometimes it can also be his weakness, such as in this season's Bundesliga!
"Come on! Yusuf! If I'm not going to fly with you, what's the point of staying on the team?!"
"Damn! So you stayed on the team just to carry us, huh? Haha!"
Paulsen and Hao Ren started shoving each other.
Match Preview: RB Leipzig will play their first ever Bundesliga group stage match at the Red Bull Arena on August 15th!
RB Leipzig official website: Click to buy RB Leipzig home game tickets. New registered members enjoy a 25% discount!
RB Leipzig has priced its home league tickets at €10 per game this season, making them the cheapest home tickets in the entire Bundesliga.
This also shows that Leipzig's goal this season is not to make money, but to attract more supporters.
On the day of the match, the Red Bull Arena was bustling with activity.
In addition to the standard match posters, the club even piled up a small mountain of Red Bull cans at the stadium's main entrance!
Sky Sports
"As you can see, I'm currently at RB Leipzig's home stadium, the Red Bull Arena!"
"Thanks to the low ticket prices, Red Bull Arena is currently very lively."
Before the reporter could say more than a few words, a staff member wearing a Leipzig jersey came over and handed him a 250ml bottle of Red Bull.
"Oh! Thank you!"
The reporter accepted the beverage, saying, "We can feel Red Bull's support for Leipzig and their emphasis on this season's Bundesliga matches."
"But there's also a question here: does Leipzig's cost-insensitive operating style truly align with the logic of professional football? Under this unique model, can Leipzig forge its own path?"
"Let's head into the stadium and join the 4 fans for this exciting match!"
CCTV, Xinhua News Agency, and CCTV Sports —
There were many reporters from China in the audience, which made Hao Ren somewhat excited.
Soon, a female reporter from Xinhua News Agency was the first to ask Hao Ren her question.
"What made you decide to stay in Leipzig? We've seen that many fans don't understand your choice. Judging from the transfer window situation, it seems you could have gone to a better club."
"Um----"
Hao Ren rested his arms on the table, leaned forward, and gripped the microphone: "My fans don't understand me, and I don't blame them. Because they are not me, they can't fully see things from my perspective. I will always stand with my fans, but I also have my own thoughts. Staying in Leipzig was a decision I made after careful consideration."
"Actually, I've seen some negative comments online. They think my approach will waste my talent, but I'm not going to argue with them. Temporary misunderstandings are normal. I'll just direct my criticism at my enemies. You know, some bad newspapers deliberately exaggerated my mortgage burden. They misled fans with some fake news."
"In a previous interview, you stated that you were willing to embark on the painful relegation battle with the team. Let's set aside the process and focus solely on the outcome. If we ultimately fail to avoid relegation, will you still believe your approach was correct?"
"————Hmm."
Hao Ren pursed his lips, thought for a moment, and then spoke.
"If I end up being relegated, it means I don't have the ability to play in the Bundesliga, so I shouldn't continue playing in the Bundesliga. In that case, there's no point in me going to Dortmund."
"If I manage to avoid relegation in the end, it means I have the ability to play in the Bundesliga. Then I have even less reason to go to Dortmund, because I can survive in any Bundesliga team."
Click, click, click!
[Okay, okay, always keep your spearhead aimed at my enemy. Is Hao Qiuwang referring to Erend? Erend, you beast, step forward!]
[666, it seems like Hao Ren's speech today was prepared; it made a lot of sense to me.]
[That makes sense, and it's a bit arrogant, but Leipzig's first game of the season hasn't even started yet—damn, if Leipzig loses to Hao Ren today, won't that be embarrassing?]
What's there to be afraid of? I, Hao Qiuwang, am talking about the entire season. The outcome of one game doesn't matter.
Hao Ren: The new season is about to start, let's scare the Bundesliga players first, hehe!
"CCTV, CCTV! Good evening, viewers. This is a live broadcast of the first round of the 2015-16 Bundesliga season, RB Leipzig vs. Hannover 96."
"As you can see, both teams' players are already on the field and ready."
"Whoosh!"
"Alright, the match begins! Now, let me introduce the starting lineups for both sides! First up is the home team, RB Leipzig!"
RB Leipzig (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Gulacsić; Defenders: Klostermann, Willie Orban, Compper, Halstenberg; Midfielders: Kimmich, Hao Ren, Demme; Forwards: Poulsen (C), Werner, Forsberg; Head Coach: Rangnick. "RB Leipzig, this team has achieved two consecutive promotions in the past two seasons, and both times they were promoted to the higher leagues as champions."
"Yes, although they are a newly promoted team, you really can't underestimate this team. I believe many viewers in front of the TV watched last season's German Cup final, where Leipzig defeated Dortmund at the Westfalenstadion."
The two CCTV commentators were introducing the background of the two teams when the camera focused on Leipzig's number 10 running on the field.
"Hao Ren! A young player from Chengdu, Sichuan, only 17 years old. He and Zhang Chengdong are currently the only two Chinese players playing for teams in the top five European leagues. And as we've mentioned, Hao Ren's starting position at RB Leipzig is quite secure."
"Yeah! Don't even mention how strong Leipzig is, they're a starting eleven in the Bundesliga anyway, haha!"
The two commentators were quite considerate, speaking up for Hao Ren enthusiastically right from the very first round of the new season.
The meaning is already quite obvious.
It's quite an achievement to be able to start in the Bundesliga.
Don't be too harsh on Hao Ren!
"Come on, give it to me!"
Snapped!
Upon receiving the pass from Klostermann, Hao Ren decisively pulled the ball back and turned.
The defender moved closer, but Hao Ren had already started his run.
"Oh!"
Fans at the scene gasped as the two nearly collided.
Fortunately, Hao Ren managed to avoid it in the end!
"Hurry, push forward! Push their lines through!"
Rangnick looked a little nervous.
Hao Ren dribbled the ball for more than 20 meters, crossing the center circle.
Kimmich charged up from the right.
boom!
A through ball to Kimmich!
Kimmich is passing to Poulsen on the right wing!
"pretty!"
"Although they are a newly promoted team, the passing and teamwork between Leipzig players is still very solid."
"However—it seems like Poulsen's position is a bit of a stretch!"
Poulsen was stuck on the right flank.
At the same time, Rangnick's voice came from afar, asking his teammates to come and provide support.
Hao Ren and Kimmich are closest to each other, so of course they should be together.
Three Leipzig players darted around on the right flank, eventually breaking through the opponent's double-team with their coordinated attack.
Hao Ren received a pass from Poulsen, while Kimmich slipped between two teammates.
Hao Ren raised his right hand, his index finger pointing to the bottom line.
Snapped!
[Kroos' through ball template]!
Hao Ren's low through ball quickly passed Kimmich on the left.
The pass had a slight curve at the end, and finally stopped in front of Kimmich.
Wow!!!
Kimmich, he crossed the ball!
Snapped!
The ball soared high into the air, heading straight for the far post.
Werner entered the penalty area to draw the defense, while Forsberg rushed over.
Forsberry jumps!
Header!
Forsberg couldn't reach the ball!
"Oh!!"
"Hey, Kimmich's cross was well-placed, but the height wasn't great."
"Yes, we're getting a little anxious."
This was Leipzig's first attack of the match, but unfortunately it didn't yield any results.
"Brother Chicken, don't rush!"
Hao Ren pressed his hands down, signaling his teammates to relax: "Take it slow. Just keep playing steadily!"
"They're not that great!"
Kimmich nodded.
He didn't know whether Hao Ren's last words came from the bottom of his heart or were just self-consolation.
7th minute!
"RB!"
'
Boom!
"RBL!"
'
Bang bang bang!
The team stand, with nearly 4 seats, was completely full, which is truly astonishing for a newly promoted team.
The rhythmic shouts of the fans created a lively atmosphere.
Perhaps intimidated by the sheer number of players, Hannover 96's performance in the first few minutes of the game wasn't very good.
At least for now, they seem to be suppressed by Leipzig.
"Hmm—RB Leipzig's tactic is very unique; it's practically unheard of in the Bundesliga."
"With the defensive midfielders and full-backs all involved in pressing, the away team's players may need some time to adapt to Leipzig's style of play."
"Salif-Sané, pass the ball to Klaus!"
"Kimmich intercepted the ball!"
"Klaus steals the ball back!"
Snapped!
Kimmich quickly passed the ball back to Orban.
Possession of the ball passed between several Leipzig defenders before finally reaching Hao Ren's feet.
Klaus lunged at him.
"Depend on!"
Hao Ren cursed and turned to the side, using his back to block Klaus.
Forget about stealing the ball, Hao Ren wouldn't even give up his position!
"Let's go, let's go!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than Hao Ren launched a long pass from the backfield, aimed directly at Forsberg who was rushing out on the left wing.
"Wow!!"
A high-speed battle on the flanks is about to erupt.
Forsberg, who managed to control the ball with difficulty, was then double-teamed.
Fortunately, Leipzig's support arrived quickly, and Werner received the ball, changed direction, accelerated, and charged into the penalty area.
"pretty!"
"Werner!"
"Looking for Poulsen! Poulsen's location isn't very good!"
"I typed it myself!"
boom!
Werner unleashed a powerful shot from outside the penalty area, but unfortunately, it was pushed away by the goalkeeper.
Leipzig's corner kick!
It's now the 12th minute of the first half, and the broadcast shows the current possession percentage.
Leipzig's high press in the attacking third was very effective, and they achieved a possession rate of 71%.
This data also shows that the away team players are under tremendous psychological pressure.
"Hmm—Leipzig played very well today."
The commentator praised it.
Fans also felt that Leipzig played well, at least meeting their initial expectations.
only----
Logically speaking, shouldn't Leipzig be under more pressure?