Chapter 58: FM Demon???

"Li, why are you standing there stupidly? We've been looking for you everywhere!"

The assistant ran over, panting.

He gazed at the lake sparkling under the afterglow of the sunset, muttering: "Hmm, this place is indeed not bad... By the way, we need to talk business! The Feiertins Group has proposed an additional clause! As long as you get the assist top scorer or golden boot in this season's Champions League! Or be the best player, they will give an extra huge bonus!"

The Feiertins Group's operations in Germany are not limited to beer; they also involve commercial real estate and the energy sector.

Otherwise, a beer company wouldn't splash out a sky-high price to buy the naming rights of a five-star stadium.

Of course.

Lewokusen's assistant... thought the other side was a bit foolish.

Proposing an additional clause out of the blue—really, stupid people with too much money.

"Don't stay cold, let's head back first—the new contract won't be signed that quickly, and in Bei lai yin no one will doubt the credibility of Feiertins' verbal agreement."

He kindly put a coat on Li Kang.

Beep beep beep.

The phone rang.

Li Kang saw the notification in the message bar: Feiniaojiang【image. jpg】

He couldn't help but jump in fright!

Could it be that the cute, pure cherry blossom girl is also like Jordan Cavar...

He slowly pressed the unlock button.

The next moment.

He couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.

In the photo.

Feiniaojiang wore a Lewokusen number 10 jersey, with her bangs brushed up, wearing a cold expression.

In October, the Bei lai yin area was bleak with cold winds.

Along the mountain path, withered leaves fluttered.

Li Kang sat in the car, watching the recent matches of Menxing's first team.

It was rather miserable.

The tactical system of veteran coach Faerfu had been thoroughly studied.

Plus, the camp was plagued by injuries.

Menxing suffered six consecutive defeats on the Bundesliga and Champions League stages!

Last season they were actually third in the Bundesliga!

Right?

How come their new head coach looks so familiar?

Isn't that just the head coach of Menxing's youth team, Shuboting!

Menxing Training Base.

The players were conducting intense group scrimmages in the cold wind!

Beep~ beep beep!

A sharp whistle blew, stopping the match.

"Baomu Yuehan! All you learned at Shaerke 04 is how to play rough?"

"Pass that damn ball to... Zaka!"

Shuboting's patience was completely exhausted over the few days of practice matches.

Menxing's starting midfielder Shitingdeer couldn't participate due to a groin injury.

He could only start this cheaply acquired simpleton from Shaerke 04.

"Baomu Yuehan, repeat it once more! What is your task in the upcoming match against Lewokusen?"

The club has already suffered six consecutive losses.

We can't let him unlock the achievement of seven consecutive losses on his watch!

Baomu Yuehan scratched his head, looking torn, racking his brain for a while before muttering: "Overthrow Lewokusen's number 10!"

Pfft!

The teammates burst out laughing.

Shuboting helplessly covered his forehead: "Be Zaka's bodyguard! Do the work of midfield sweeping and escorting! If you get the ball, first..."

"Pass to Zaka!"

Baomu Yuehan finally remembered and shouted the answer!

Lewokusen Training Base.

Sun Xingmin helped Li Kang with strength training.

Bulant pointed to the uniformed woman outside the training field and said disparagingly: "Li, that rookie big sis is crazy! She's either guarding the training field or loitering by the dormitory door, and even our cleaning aunties have started calling her brother and sister..."

Jisilin shielded his eyes from the sunlight and said: "She really has determination—she's from Minuo·Layin Aola's agency... What's it called again?"

Kelamo laughed: "If she isn't an agent, I suggest you behave more like a gentleman!"

Clap clap clap!

Dino slapped his palm: "Guys! We have to go to Pulusigongyuanchang! We're about to face a Beimingyin derby!"

That remark didn't provoke much of a response.

Lewokusen's players' responses seemed somewhat perfunctory.

Dino felt a bit embarrassed, forcing a smile: "Well, this match definitely won't be very difficult."

The club relations in the Bei lai yin area are a bit complicated.

It can be roughly summarized as:

League ranking isn't important; as long as you're ahead of me, that's enough.

Winning the championship isn't important; as long as we double-kill you, that's enough.

Knowing you're not doing well, I feel relieved.

I hope you drive a Land Rover, and I also hope you suffer.

Mönchengladbach's deadly enemy is: Cologne.

Lewokusen's deadly enemy is: Cologne.

In recent years, the relationship between the two clubs has been very delicate.

In the derby, there has been no fiercely intense battle like fire and water.

On the contrary, the players' off-field relationship is very good.

Especially Kramer.

This guy had a loan spell at Mönchengladbach, and it practically became his second home.

What's most impressive is: during his stint at Mönchengladbach, he blasted a super world-class goal in the first half, breaking his own net!

A few hours later.

The club bus slowly drove into the underground parking lot of Pulusigongyuanchang.

Kramer analyzed Mönchengladbach's tactical system and the players' style characteristics all the way.

He spoke until his mouth was dry.

Jīsīlín quickly handed him a bottle of water.

Basically, it was mainly said for Li Kang and Brandt, two minors, to hear.

"The rough basics are like this!"

"If we limit Zhaka's passes, we've already won half the battle! Of course, Mönchengladbach is really weak now!"

Kramer patted Li Kang on the shoulder and said solemnly.

Sun Xingmin came to his senses and asked: "You mentioned the Faner Dasha last time..."

Without waiting for the other party to reply.

The club bus then arrived at the parking spot.

Tuopu Laotou quickly got off the car, leading Dino, and walked proficiently toward the press conference scene.

"When I was young, Mönchengladbach was a dream powerhouse for German players!"

"Back then I and Haiyinkesi had mutual admiration..."

Pre-match press conference.

Shuboting and Tuopu Laotou stared at each other.

Two months ago.

The two head coaches were in charge of their respective youth teams, and they played a "Bei lai yin derby".

"A reporter asked: 'Mr. Shuboting, do you have confidence in leading Mönchengladbach to avoid relegation this season?'"

This question is a bit sharp.

Last season's Bundesliga third-place team, a Champions League contender, now might fall into a relegation battle...

Shuboting did not show any displeasure.

He said calmly: "Mönchengladbach's current situation is very difficult; many of our main players are injured and cannot play in this match, but we still have competitiveness on the Bundesliga field!"

"The reporter persisted: 'Will you let Lewokusen leave the Pulusigongyuanchang unscathed tonight?'"

This question is somewhat sarcastic.

Lewokusen's currently shown strength is two levels above the struggling Mönchengladbach!

Shuboting nodded slightly and said slowly: "Lewokusen's number 10 is very talented..."

Tuopu Laotou was stunned.

This guy didn't properly answer the reporter's question!

What's the point of bringing up our Li Kang?

Above Pulusigongyuanchang, the cold wind howled.

Fortunately, the stadium's heating facilities are very complete.

Even though the team suffered a painful six-game losing streak.

Tens of thousands of Mönchengladbach fans still entered early, waving flags and cheering for the players!

How loyal are these fans?

In the 2007/08 season, even though Mönchengladbach dropped to the Bundesliga 2!

The average attendance still reached a scale of forty thousand!

Now look at Lewokusen: the Bai'er Jingchang can hold only about half as many as the opponent!

"CTV5! CTV5! Good evening, viewers!"

"Now broadcasting to you is the sixth round of the 2015/16 Bundesliga season!"

"Mönchengladbach hosts Lewokusen!"

"The Bei lai yin derby!"

"We look forward to the two new coaches at Pulusigongyuanchang stadium bringing us an exciting offensive-defensive battle!"

"I am the commentator for this match, Duan Xuan!"

"I am He Wei!"

A hot air balloon bearing the Bundesliga logo rose into the air.

The referee team led the players of both sides onto the pitch.

Kramer was a bit dazed.

Most of Menxing's main players are injured!

The players before me are completely unfamiliar!

Brandt suddenly whispered: 'Li, that big oaf, the look in your eyes is kinda weird!'

Li Kang's gaze swept over Menxing's lineup.

Baum Johann at the rear of the team... smiled at him, showing a mouthful of white teeth.

He then stopped and reached out his hand toward Leverkusen's number 10.

'I'm Baum Johann! Nice to meet you!'

Everyone looked astonished.

The referee team also couldn't help but turn around.

Shu Boting on the sidelines jumped up angrily: 'This idiot, not chatting properly in the player tunnel! So enthusiastic when entering the field, what the heck!'

Menxing fans didn't react for a moment.

'Oh! Chinese-heritage youngster Li Kang, before this North Lai Yin derby even started, you've made another new friend!'

'Baum Johann, a product of Schalke 04's youth academy! He's also a midfielder!'

Duan Xuan and He Wei, seeing this, couldn't help but laugh.

The scene of shaking hands and chatting after entering the field is extremely rare!

Li Kang smiled and politely extended his hand in response.

Baum Johann?

Isn't he just the super wonderkid from the FM game?

In this parallel world's 2015, he actually started for Monchengladbach!

Baum Johann, urged by his teammates, returned to the lineup.

He couldn't help but add: 'My grandmother is from the Dragon Kingdom! I have a very good friend who is also from the Dragon Kingdom!'

The corners of both sides' players' mouths twitched involuntarily...

This guy's IQ seems a bit off!

'Next, let me introduce the starting lineups of both teams!'

'Menxing lined up in a 3-4-3 formation, goalkeeper: Sommer!'

'Defenders: Christensen, Schulz, Jank!'

'Midfielders: Baum Johann, Zaka, Hermann, Dahud!'

'Forwards: Traoré, Dermic, Rafael!'

'Leverkusen here still uses a 4-2-3-1 formation, goalkeeper:...'

Tuopu Laotou suddenly furrowed his brow.

In Menxing's past match footage, they have previously used a three-center-back formation!

Dino quickly lowered his head to discuss with the coaching staff.

Accompanied by a whistle from the head referee!

The match officially began!