() Goalkeepers: No. 1 Roman Weidenfeller (29 years old), No. 20 Mark Ziegler (33 years old), No. 31 Lucas Kruse (26 years old)
Defenders: No. 2 Julian Koch (18 years old), No. 3 Piszczek (24 years old), No. 4 Jack Williams (32 years old), No. 15 Mats Hummels (20 years old)
, No. 17 Leonardo Dede (31 years old), No. 25 Patrick Owomoyela (29 years old), No. 27 Philip Santana (23 years old), No. 29 Marcel Schmelzer (21
Years old), No. 33 David Frzogich (20 years old).
Midfielder: No. 5 Sebastian Kyle (29 years old), No. 6 Flars Bender (26 years old), No. 7 Marco Reus (20 years old), No. 8 Sven Benn
Germany (20 years old), No. 10 Juan Mata (21 years old), No. 12 Mario Gotze (17 years old), No. 16 Jakub Blaszczykovski (23 years old), 19
No. Kevin Grosskreutz (21 years old), No. 23 Nuri Shaheen (21 years old), No. 24 Daniel Gordon (24 years old), No. 36 Yasin Oztekin (22 years old)
).
Forwards: No. 9 Nelson Valdes (25 years old), No. 11 Edinson Cavani (22 years old), No. 14 Robert Lewandowski (21 years old), No. 23 Christopher Ku
Mann (23 years old), No. 34 Bajram Sadriyai (23 years old)...
Twenty-eight players.
There are a lot of people. When Su Yun was at Chelsea and Juventus, he always hired about 25 players. But the difference from that time was that the gap between the substitute players and the main players was not very big.
Twenty-five players are enough even for rotation.
But not Dortmund.
Because the players are too young and the gap between the substitutes and the main players is also large, Su Yun needs a lineup of players that can be rotated and also increase some sense of competition.
And this time Dortmund is a truly young team.
The current average age of Dortmund's first team is around 24.4 years old.
The average age of Dortmund's first team's main lineup is 23.8 years old.
young.
That's all I can say.
If it weren't for veterans like Weidenfeller, Williams, and Kyle, then the average age would have dropped.
No wonder the German media says Dortmund is a youth team.
The real youth army.
With Su Yun's changes this season, Dortmund's average age has further dropped. Dortmund continues to consolidate its position as the youngest average age among Bundesliga teams.
Su Yun came over early. Because Su Yun lives very close to Dortmund's training ground, Su Yun, Zorc, and Williams came over.
Williams didn't talk much along the way.
Zorc and Su Yun were laughing and chatting.
Because today is the day when the players gather at the club, Zorc also came to take a look.
Williams is older.
But he still hasn't given up the old habits from his youth. Although he has become a defender, he still practices his shot first in training as before.
Before almost every training session, he would practice the shot fifty or sixty times.
Already used to it.
Although German players have always been hailed as professional models.
But Su Yun believes that no one can compare with Williams in terms of professional attitude.
Williams is able to maintain his current physical strength not only because he is born with good physical fitness, but also because he knows how to protect himself.
Protect your body.
So he is almost thirty-three years old now, but his physical fitness has always been outstanding.
In German football, facing those young people in their twenties, it is not difficult at all in physical confrontation. This definitely has a lot to do with Williams knowing how to take care of himself.
Not long after, Reus and Grosskreutz appeared at the Dortmund training ground together.
"Coach. Morning."
Both of them are a bit immature. Among them, Grosskreutz is calm, while Royce is more lively. When Grosskreutz talks to Su Yun, it is like a very equal conversation.
Although I was very grateful to Su Yun in my heart, I couldn't hear it at all when I spoke.
Su Yun even felt sorry for Grosskreutz.
If his talent were higher, Su Yun believes that it would be impossible for Dortmund to become captain in the future. It is a pity that Grosskreutz's talent is not enough. When Reus, Gotze and others grow up,
He can only be a substitute.
Compared to Grosskreutz, Reus is a little more lively.
He was very happy to see Su Yun and said hello with a smile.
"Kevin, Marco, morning."
The two of them are in a good mood now.
Of course.
He was able to gain a foothold in Dortmund and even won a Bundesliga championship last season. More importantly, Zorc just signed a new contract with them in the summer.
Grosskreutz's previous annual salary was 340,000 euros, while Reus's was only 160,000 euros. And this was before tax.
This is their salary.
The salary is very low.
But that can't be the case now.
Because their performance last season was outstanding, they need to be rewarded.
Although it is impossible to give them too high salaries, the current salaries are too low. Zorc improved the contracts for both of them.
The original contract until 2012 was also extended to 2014.
Salary has increased slightly.
Grosskreutz's salary reached 500,000 euros. Reus's salary also increased to 400,000 euros.
Although the salary is still not high.
But for them, they are already very happy because it affirms their ability.
Zorc is still very good at coaxing children.
Tell them.
The Dortmund club is not stingy. As long as they perform well, the salary can be changed at any time.
They are professional players.
I have a deep affection for Dortmund, but money is also very important. If I have money, I can also play in my favorite team, so I feel very good.
"Go warm up."
Then players started arriving one after another.
This is the only good thing about German players.
on time.
Very punctual.
"Guys, how was your summer?"
Su Yun looked at the nearly thirty Dortmund players in front of him and asked casually.
They all nodded and said yes.
Su Yun shook his head.
"I think it should be average. Are you short of money in your pockets?"
When Su Yun said it, many players nodded. Especially young players, they all nodded. Even Cavani did the same.
The wages of young players in Dortmund are really not high now.
Even though Zorc has modified the contracts of some players this time, the wages for young players are still not high. Among the current young players in Dortmund, no player's after-tax salary exceeds one million.
The salaries of those with relatively high salaries, such as Cavani, Mata, and Shaheen, are only about 800,000 euros after tax. The after-tax salary of other young players, Blaszczykovsky can reach 500,000 euros.
EUR.
It's already quite good.
"But don't worry. Dortmund's economic situation is average, but as long as you perform well this season, Dortmund's income will increase. If Dortmund's income increases, your salary will naturally increase."
"Boys, are you envious of a salary of two to three million euros, or are you looking forward to a salary of four to five million euros? Don't worry. As long as you perform well, these are not dreams."
"Michelle, isn't it?"
Su Yun called Zorc next to him.
Zorc nodded.
Zorc certainly understands what Su Yun means. In addition to honors, it is also a good way to stimulate young players with money.
"Yes. Coach Su Yun is right. Our club has been short of money in the past two years, but it started to make a profit last season. As long as Dortmund performs well, then we will not have financial problems."
"As long as the club has money, the club will never be stingy."
"Oh oh oh"
The players are very excited.
Why do players play football? To put it bluntly, besides pursuing honor, they also pursue money.
"Okay. Now let's get to know the four new players. You all introduce yourselves."
Piszczek, Lewandowski, Bender brothers.
In the past, when Su Yun was in England, he would meet some important players in person. But it's different now. How Su Yun plays with the players he likes is Zorc's business.
Therefore, Su Yun has no contact with these four players.
Today is the first official meeting.
Also get to know the personalities of the four players.
Piszczek looks low-key, Lewandowski is confident, and the Bender brothers are a bit strict. Among them, Lars Bender has a tougher character, while Sven Bender doesn't talk much.
Of course it was just the first time we met.
Su Yun, last season's main lineup, will not change easily.
And judging from the current situation, except for Piszczek, the four new players are unlikely to become main players for the time being.
However, although they cannot become the main force temporarily, everyone is very strong.
There is no problem with the main substitute.
Su Yun is very satisfied with Dortmund's current lineup.
If there is any dissatisfaction, it is that the current Dortmund players are too young. There are too many players around the age of 20, 21, and 22.
If they are all 22, 23, or 24 years old, Su Yun believes that Dortmund must be a very terrifying force in European football.
When the time comes, Su Yun will not be afraid of any wealthy team.
experience.
Or experience.
What Dortmund's young players currently lack most is experience.
This takes time.
Of course, players must not leave the club during this period. Retaining most of the main players is also a very important task for the club.
As long as the club can leave a skeleton and give Su Yun another year or two, Su Yun believes that the entire Europe will be shocked by Dortmund's strength. (To be continued...)
