The Chinese team returned to Brisbane and stayed at the same hotel.
In the key match in Group A next door, the South Korean team defeated Australia 1:0. This way, the Chinese team i, which ranked first in Group B, would hit the host head-on.
Domestic media believed that this was a relatively poor result. No one could tell whether the host country would cause any trouble. Even if they faced a South Korean team that had not won a game in the past 40 years, they would be confident. After all, things are not what they used to be.
Besides, except for insiders, the media and fans have rarely been truly convinced about Korean phobia.
And what's interesting is that in this group match, the South Korean team and Australia were fighting to win. In the end, it was South Korean team forward Lee Jung-hyup who scored in front of the goal and sent the host country into the arms of the Chinese team.
The entire Australian media immediately became agitated, and the media was full of voices offering advice and suggestions against Yi Zhe.
"Yi Zhe is not that scary! In the Chinese team, he needs to bear the burden of offense and defense at the same time. We just need to consume him. Miller Jedinak is the best at doing this kind of thing."
At least they say this, how confident they are, only they themselves know.
Returning to training in Brisbane, Perrin focused on restorative training. Although this is a young team with an average age of 24.4 years old, Yi Zhe's age alone can be lowered a lot, and there are still many players in the team.
The body muscles of the young veteran general are fatigued.
This is a rare buffer period, and Yi Zhe finally has time to pay attention to European football. Although the league is in the intermission period, the transfer window is open, which is another scene of great competition.
Wolfsburg has long adhered to pragmatism. Although Volkswagen Group is the financial backer, they are really not a team that spends a lot of money.
It took Yi Zhe a long time to find out from a bunch of transfer rumors what belonged to Wolfsburg - acquiring Belgian goalkeeper Castells from Hoffenheim for a transfer fee of 1.5 million euros.
This was not a big deal, but it was another transfer that surprised Yi Zhe.
"Wolfsburg officially announced that they signed another midfielder from China, Zhang Xizhe - maybe they got a taste of Yi, and China will be a fertile ground for them to work hard to develop."
This was news ten days ago, and Yi Zhe only noticed it when he saw his national team teammates discussing it extensively. What surprised him even more was that the player that Wolfsburg could like was not qualified to come to Australia with the team this time.
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"Brother Zhi, this person must be very strong, right?" He took the time to ask Zheng Zhi.
Zheng Zhi gave him an honest answer: "Although this person is our league's championship rival, I still have to be fair... This is the league's assists leader for two consecutive seasons. If he can't play at Wolfsburg
, then it proves that you are the only one in this team qualified to play in Europe."
"Hey, Brother Zhi! Wolfsburg is now number one in the Bundesliga!"
Yi Zhe was in a good mood while joking, and got out of the car to go back to the hotel to rest and have a meal. However, he did not expect that a tall middle-aged man wearing big sunglasses stopped in front of him in the hotel lobby.
"Yi, I've been waiting for you for a long time."
Yi Zhe never liked uninvited guests and frowned subconsciously, but the man took off his sunglasses and introduced himself in a warm tone: "Yi, I am Anthony Zubizarreta."
Yi Zhe still didn't answer, his brows furrowed even more.
Zubizarreta felt embarrassed and annoyed, but could only add: "Barcelona's sporting director."
There were other teammates around, and when everyone heard this, they suddenly exclaimed, with even envy on their faces.
Everyone knows that Yizhe came from La Masia, but how many people who have been loaned out have a chance to return?
Look at this situation... Barcelona's sporting director can't come to the Asian Cup to buy tickets to watch the game, right?
"Zhe, congratulations! Seize the opportunity!" Zheng Zhi said quietly behind him, then patted him on the shoulder and walked away.
Yi Zhe was feeling a little depressed, and even chased him here!
Sitting on the sofa in the hotel lobby, Zubizarreta said with a smile: "Let's go to the coffee shop, Yi, I'm here specifically for you."
But Yi Zhe also smiled and replied: "That's really my honor. But just here, sir, there are no secrets or friendship between us."
Zubizarreta suddenly became unhappy. He did not expect Yizhe's attitude at all. Even if he thought that Yizhe would refuse, had any La Masia player ever responded so unceremoniously to Barcelona's call?
"Yi, don't you think you are a child of La Masia? Our scouts have been following you for half a season, and you have completely proven yourself. And I have watched your first two national team games. You have the ability to change All abilities. Now Barcelona needs you. This time for the first team!"
Yi Zhe chuckled. He had heard others label him La Masia countless times. In the past, it was glory, but now that the halo has faded, it is nothing more than that.
"Of course I remember that I am a child of La Masia, but if Barcelona needs it, I don't mind recommending my teammates to you, such as the one you just saw, he is our captain..."
"It's a pity, Yi, although your teammates are also excellent, the club unanimously believes that only you belong to Barcelona, and you should also belong to Barcelona."
Zubizarreta showed his momentum directly. After all, Yizhe is just on loan and he has many cards.
Yi Zhe curled his lips and said calmly: "Sir, now I am treated close to the core at Wolfsburg. Even geniuses like Kevin De Bruyne are playing around me. If I come back What kind of status can I achieve in the first team at Barcelona? Can Leo Messi play around me?"
Zubizarreta was stunned for a moment. He thought about many trump cards to attract Yi Zhe. Championship, commercial value, and even the possibility of winning the FIFA Ballon d'Or in the future - Barcelona's powerful resources are not what Wolfsburg has. The qualifications are comparable! He thinks that he can definitely persuade a genius of Yi Zhe's level.
Everything was ready, but he didn't expect that Yi Zhe was talking about his status in the locker room.
"I can't answer this, Yi, but I think that with your ability, you have the opportunity to lead the Nou Camp dressing room."
But as soon as he finished speaking, Yi Zhe stood up directly: "Well, I'm sorry, Mr. Director, thank you for your hard work. I said that I am very happy at Wolfsburg. If you want me to return to Barcelona, it is best to have someone who can commit People from my team's position come and talk to me, and I am willing to give you a chance."
Even Yi Zhe himself could not have imagined that he would actually say such a thing. His biggest dream was to be a hero at Camp Nou! Now he has personally pushed forward such an opportunity, and he has no regrets in his heart.
"Yi..." Zubizarreta stood up quickly and shouted to him.
Yi Zhe added: "One more thing, Mr. Director, nothing in this world is destined to be taken for granted, just like Wolfsburg is now closer to the Bundesliga championship, not Bayern Munich as everyone thinks."
