Chapter 39 A Stroke of Luck

The Dragon Country livestream...

Few bullet comments.

Most mainstream fans gathered in the Bayern vs. Borussia Dortmund livestream.

This North Rhine derby was mostly watched by casual fans.

-【Choupo-Moting's tactics... I get it! It's still the previous coach's "off-ball defensive mode"!】

-【Determining the coverage area for each player, the front six pressuring back and forth to stop Leverkusen's advance! Locking down the overall passing space, not that rigid pressing!】

-【Why are the front six now seven? Choupo-Moting's three-center-back system doesn't seem like Tuchel's or Conte's!】

-【Stop bullshitting! Just watch the game!】

.......

The football quickly passed between the Leverkusen players.

Li Kang didn't encounter the difficult environment he faced against Roma.

Borussia Mönchengladbach's frontcourt players were very "gentle."

Facing Drmic's unaggressive pressure.

Li Kang calmly distributed the ball to the left flank.

Son Heung-min, running into space, controlled the ball without any pressure.

"Both sides are testing each other..."

"Oh! No, they're not testing each other!"

"Look at Borussia Mönchengladbach's midfield and frontcourt players... their overall movement on the left side of their own half!"

.....

Son Heung-min dribbled the ball into the forty-meter zone.

He was about to speed up and change direction to get past Herrmann's interception!

Suddenly, two tall figures emerged from behind and the side!

Baumjohann and Traoré!

The three didn't make any aggressive pressing moves.

While closing in, they also blocked Son Heung-min's passing lanes!

"Hilbert is overlapping on the side! Can he pass the ball there?"

"Oh no! It's gone! Baumjohann's positioning is exquisite! He's sealed off the connection between the opponent's inside and outside lines!"

"This ball is going to be lost!"

Son Heung-min pulled the ball back with his left foot, avoiding Traoré's tackle from behind.

He was about to make his next move!

Herrmann went to the ground and poked the ball away!

Borussia Park instantly erupted in cheers!

Baumjohann stepped on the rolling football.

He hesitated for three seconds!

He looked up and around, seemingly searching for something.

His Borussia Mönchengladbach teammates were dumbfounded.

What the hell is this guy doing!

Choupo-Moting on the sidelines was so angry... he couldn't help but roar: "Pass the ball to Xhaka!"

Bang!

The close-range sound equipment picked up another muffled sound.

Hilbert poked the ball out of bounds!

....

On the sidelines.

Choupo-Moting tried to calm himself down.

He quickly gestured towards the field.

Xhaka nodded earnestly.

Then he gestured to John.

But seeing the latter's bewildered expression.

He gave up.

On the other side.

Dino took the coaching staff's analysis report.

He glanced at it and leaned close to old man Toppmöller's ear, whispering a few words.

.........

During the dead-ball phase.

Li Kang was also reviewing Borussia Mönchengladbach's defense just now.

Baumjohann's positioning was crucial.

He precisely cut off the connection between Son Heung-min and Hilbert on the wing.

Borussia Mönchengladbach's style of play.

It's a bit incomprehensible.

Whether it was the match videos or the analysis cases presented by Professor Berenta in the tactics class.

He had never seen it before.

He vaguely remembered: in his previous life's timeline, Choupo-Moting led Borussia Mönchengladbach, who were mired in the relegation zone, to eventually return to fourth place in the Bundesliga.

This coach, who was promoted from the youth team, has something up his sleeve.

......

Herrmann threw in the sideline ball.

Baumjohann immediately passed the ball to Xhaka after receiving it!

Next.

Borussia Mönchengladbach's seven-man midfield and frontcourt quickly charged towards Leverkusen's half!

What was Xhaka's nickname at this time?

Paralyzed Kroos!

His ball-handling ability was terrible, and his speed was slow.

But his teammates' movements covered up this shortcoming.

His vision and passing ability were infinitely amplified!

He was in the low area of Borussia Mönchengladbach's advancing formation.

Herrmann and Dahoud were on the flanks in high positions, close to the sidelines.

"Leverkusen's wing positions are being compressed!"

"There's no numerical advantage in the center either!"

"Borussia Mönchengladbach's advancing speed isn't fast! But it's very efficient!"

....

The Dragon Country livestream...

The casual fans were a little panicked.

-【Xhaka's formation position is very wretched! Leverkusen can only send forward players to press!】

-【Former coach Favre also knew that his tactics had been studied thoroughly, and he wanted to conduct new tactical experiments at the beginning of the season! Unfortunately, they were invincible in friendlies but got crushed in official matches! After Choupo-Moting took over, he fine-tuned this new tactic! This match reveals its killing intent!】

-【Don't move around! Li Mingdeng! If you lose your position, Leverkusen's midfield will be blown up!】

.........

Leverkusen's half, forty-meter zone.

When the football returned to Xhaka's feet again.

Kiessling suddenly rushed over!

Xhaka staggered, trying to make a move to get rid of him!

The Leverkusen forward easily stretched out his foot and stole the ball!

Tens of thousands of Borussia Mönchengladbach fans didn't have time to sigh.

Leverkusen's frontcourt players were preparing to counterattack.

In an instant.

A tall figure wandering near Xhaka emerged!

Baumjohann.

He squeezed Kiessling away with his butt!

He withstood Brandt's charge from the front with his back!

Regaining possession, he passed it back to Xhaka's feet!

"Wonderful!"

"Baumjohann is like Xhaka's bodyguard and thug!"

"Space has opened up in Leverkusen's half!"

"A good opportunity for Borussia Mönchengladbach to advance!"

......

From a God's-eye view.

Borussia Mönchengladbach's formation turned into 3-2-2-3!

Li Kang couldn't press, he was closely following Raffael.

Xhaka, in a low position, observed the situation slightly and sent a delicate long pass!

The football drew a beautiful arc in the air! It landed on the left wing! In front of Herrmann!

The Borussia Mönchengladbach winger instantly accelerated!

He sprinted wildly on the wing!

Hilbert tried to intercept!

Traoré blocked his line of sight!

"Herrmann is starting to cut inside!"

"Wonderful!"

"He's passed Papadopoulos!"

"Kramer has abandoned Drmic! This is a timely retreat!"

"Herrmann doesn't have an angle to shoot! But the space on the right side has been pulled open!"

....

For a time.

Leverkusen's penalty area was in chaos!

Jonathan Tah was closely following Dahoud!

Borges saw Li Kang's gesture and turned to rush towards Raffael!

Liberating Leverkusen's number 10!

Borussia Mönchengladbach fans waved their flags and cheered excitedly.

As if a goal that breaks free from the mire was about to come!

Herrmann backheeled the ball to Baumjohann's feet!

The latter only needed to set up the cannon!

The unmarked Xhaka already had a very comfortable long-range shooting angle!

....

In everyone's eyes.

Baumjohann stepped on the ball!

He glanced at the distant Xhaka, and a black-haired figure.

He immediately looked towards the goal.

He lightly touched the ball.

His body tilted slightly, and he raised his right leg high!

"Is Baumjohann going to take a shot himself?"

"Xhaka is in a better position!"

All of Borussia Mönchengladbach's attacking players were dumbfounded.

Especially Xhaka.

The Borussia Mönchengladbach midfield core stared at his silly "bodyguard thug," stunned!

Does this guy have the right to fire?

He's going to do it himself?

.....

On the sidelines.

Old man Toppmöller frowned.

Dino couldn't recall any information about this Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder.

On the other side.

Choupo-Moting was going crazy.

He roared at the field, "Don't shoot from long range! Don't shoot from long range! Pass the ball to Xhaka! Pass the ball to Xhaka, you big idiot!"

Bang!

A loud bang was his reply!

Baumjohann's instep heavily struck the football!

Unleashing a powerful long shot!

The football roared towards the far corner of Leverkusen's goal!

The speeding trajectory...happened to bypass Kramer's head!

Leno jumped and pounced!

He couldn't reach it!

When Leverkusen's net was rippled!

The entire Borussia Park stadium erupted in a thunderous roar!

1:0!!!

"Beautiful!"

"The ball is in!"

"The quality of the shot is very high! His foot is too hard!"

"Coach Toppmöller is facing his first crisis since taking over Leverkusen!"

"A change of coach is like a change of knife! Choupo-Moting has taken the lead in his first match as Borussia Mönchengladbach's coach!"

"New midfielder Baumjohann! He broke the deadlock on the field with a powerful long shot!"

.....

The Borussia Mönchengladbach players were like their brains had crashed!

The silly Baumjohann actually helped the team achieve success?

They quickly reacted and rushed towards the goal scorer.

Xhaka looked back at Li Kang next to him and suddenly understood.

That guy John saw Leverkusen's number 10!

Without wanting to waste the attacking opportunity.

He just took a shot!

......

Li Kang was also a little helpless.

From a God's-eye view.

He judged that Baumjohann would definitely set up the cannon for Xhaka.

So, he asked Borges to switch defenses in advance.

He himself would stop Xhaka from shooting.

But he didn't expect John's long-range shooting skills to be so powerful.

....

On the sidelines.

Choupo-Moting laughed as he scolded!

"This silly...genius!"

"Baumjohann! Why didn't anyone tell me? He also has a long shot?"

On the other side.

Old man Toppmöller was stunned for a few seconds, then his expression instantly returned to normal.

"Tell the boys to adjust the formation back to 4-3-3!"

Dino asked in confusion, "Boss? That way, we'll have even less of an advantage in midfield! Borussia Mönchengladbach's tactical system..."

Old man Toppmöller laughed: "Do you think we can figure out Favre's tactical legacy in a short period? Have you ever seen a Gattuso who is even better than Pirlo?"

"It's very simple to disrupt their passing points!"

He beckoned Li Kang and Kramer over.

He whispered a few words.

.....

Borussia Park stadium.

Tens of thousands of Borussia Mönchengladbach fans were in a frenzy!

The magical Choupo-Moting!

The magical Baumjohann!

They will pull the team out of the mire!

"weareBorussia!!!"

"weareBorussia!!!"

"weareBorussia!!!"

When the gates of Borussia Park are opened, the foals are waiting devoutly!

...

Away stands.

Leverkusen fans didn't show any frustration.

Although the team was behind.

But in the wide-open Bundesliga, there aren't that many clean-sheet victories!

Comebacks!

Are a common plot in every round of the Bundesliga!