After two draws, Werder Bremen have won two in a row and are still six points ahead of Bayern Munich so far.

For Bayern Munich, if they want to decide the title in direct dialogue with Werder Bremen, then they should hope that Werder Bremen will have some surprises in the next two league games.

In fact, Werder Bremen also had an accident, and in the next 30th round of the league, they were held to a 0-0 draw away from Bochum.

However, Bayern Munich themselves were not angry, and then they were also forced to draw by their city rivals Munich 1860, with a score of 3:3.

Both sides fought fiercely.

But Bayern Munich just can't beat the little brother they always looked down on before.

Originally, after Werder Bremen was forced to draw by Bochum the day before, Bayern Munich was full of joy and relaxation inside and outside the team.

It's as if the league title is already in hand.

No one took Munich 1860 in their eyes. This team is deep in the relegation zone this season and will definitely be relegated to the second division at the end.

Before they were relegated, the single most useful contribution was to help Bayern Munich win the title.

With such a relaxed mood, the Bayern Munich players began the derby with their local rivals.

But the stubbornness of the opponent is far beyond their imagination!

They led three times in the game, only to be equalised three times by Munich 1860.

The last equaliser came in the 88th minute of the game.

The Olympic Stadium was already filled with the cheers and chants of the Bayern Munich fans – who were celebrating the local derby in advance.

It was at this time that Benjamin Raut, a young striker at Munich 1860, seized the opportunity and scored the equaliser for his team.

This goal brought the singing of the Olympic Stadium to an abrupt end and made the Bayern Munich players stunned!

In the end, Munich 1860 relied on Rauter's excellent performance to draw 3:3 with the city rival away and get a point.

This point may not have helped Munich 1860 to relegation, but it did help Werder Bremen.

As a result, with only one game remaining, Werder Bremen is still six points ahead of Bayern Munich.

Prior to the match against Bayern Munich, Werder Bremen's opponents were Hamburg.

This is Germany's "Northern Derby".

In terms of intensity, it is not at all lost to Schalke 04 and Borussia Dortmund's Ruhr derby.

However, in recent seasons, with the exception of one home win for each side last season, the result has been mostly draws. No matter how the fans wave their flags in the stands, how the players fight for each other in the game, the final result of the game is often a harmonious mess.

In the first leg of the "Northern Derby" this season, Hamburg's home stadium, the two sides drew 2:2.

It was the first time that Rong Guang participated in this famous derby in Germany, and he scored a brace.

In that game, Glory also experienced the atmosphere and difficulty of the derby.

On their home turf, Hamburg took advantage of the home advantage and took the lead twice.

It looked like they were on the verge of winning the game.

As a result, Glory equalized twice for the team.

His brace prevented his side from losing the derby.

Of course, there was a lot more to talk about in that game, such as Hamburg coach Topmüller who thought after the game that referee Vandel missed a penalty from his side, and Startri had a clear handball on the inside of the post that Van Del didn't blow.

This also made Hamburg's media very unconvinced after the game, thinking that if it wasn't for the referee's favoritism, Hamburg would have won Werder Bremen at home, giving Werder Bremen, which was gaining momentum at the time, a blow to the head.

Now, half a season has passed. The two sides met again in the game.

This time, before the game, the Hamburg players passed and said that they would definitely give Werder Bremen a little color during the game.

One of their Iranian foreign players, Madavecchia, said confidently: "We know very well that they are going to compete with Bayern Munich for the league title next. So maybe they'll have some scruples in this game and we'll take this opportunity to beat them away from home! If they're not afraid of getting hurt, then just come on! ”

Madavecchia showed the media how tough and aggressive Iranian players can be.

The media in Hamburg also agreed with Madavecchia.

“…… Next up is the game against Bayern Munich, and I don't think Schaf will give his players their best in the northern derby. He should continue to rotate and there will be some subtle changes in the mentality of the players...... All in all, if Topmüller's side want to make up for a home draw in the first half of the season, this is the best chance to do so! ”

In fact, this is the tactical arrangement of Topmüller.

Madavecchia just said it in advance.

That is to use ferocious defense and pressing in the game to force the players of Werder Bremen to give up possession, so that they will give up the scramble for fear of injury.

As a result, Hamburg have a better chance of winning away from home – when opposing players don't dare to make physical contact with Hamburg players, they naturally can't control the game. Football is a sport that requires physical contact.

Bremen's media have also expressed concern in this regard. They were worried that the players in Hamburg would play with black feet.

The "Northern Derby" is already intense, and injuries are common in games.

Even if it's not a serious injury, just need to be out for a week, and that will cause the injured player to miss the next game against Bayern Munich......

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What Madavecchia said is what Bayern Munich fans want to hear the most.

It was their wish to be able to see a fierce 'Northern Derby' before their match with Werder Bremen.

It's time for Bayern Munich to sit back and watch the tiger fight.

Considering that Werder Bremen will play two games in a row with Bayern Munich, one is the final of the German Cup and the other is the league.

What starting line-up will Schaaf make for this Northern Derby?

Heathfield was staring too.

He thinks it should come as no surprise that Schaaf will field a large number of substitutes for this game.

Because it's a three-a-week race!

The physical demands on Werder Bremen players are high.

And Werder Bremen's fitness is now their biggest problem.

To make sure they have enough fitness to cope with the next two games, Schaaf will definitely give up on this one.

At this time, it reflects the significance of Hoeness having to let the German Football Association advance the German Cup final - of course, at that time, I am afraid that even Hoeness was not known that the effect would be so good.

After all, multiple conditions must be met at the same time to achieve the current effect.

At that time, everyone didn't know that Werder Bremen would really be chased by Bayern Munich to only six points......

The Munich media, which supports Bayern Munich, has already begun to build momentum for Bayern Munich.

The Munich journalists showed more interest in the match than ever before.

They hyped up the game again and again.

Even more enthusiastic than the media in Hamburg and Bremen.

It was widely assumed that Schaaf would use a rotation for this game.

There is absolutely no way he can put his players at risk of injury in this game.

The players in Hamburg have already spoken out to stop causing trouble for Yunda......

Rotating the lineup, coupled with the opponent's foul tactics and other factors...... According to media analysis in Munich, Werder Bremen will lose at home to Hamburg.

This is also confirmed by the bookmakers' odds - in terms of odds, several of the major European bookmakers are more optimistic about Hamburg beating Werder Bremen away.

They think Hamburg will win big at Werder Bremen on the road.

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The day before the competition, it was the last training session.

After this training session, head coach Schaaf will announce the eighteen men who will play in the 'Northern Derby' next. There is nothing to be seen in the list of eighteen.

At the pre-match press conference in the afternoon, Schaaf only announced the 18-man roster, but did not announce the starting lineup.

It wasn't until the night before the game, in the hotel, that Schaaf held a tactical meeting that the players were unveiled of their starting line-up.

But he still has something to say to his players before announcing his starting line-up.

He looked at the players.

Schaff knew very well what the players would react to after he announced the roster for a while, and everyone was not stupid, they could guess it.

But he couldn't help it.

If it weren't for the three games a week, he would never have given up this northern derby so nakedly.

If he gives his best in this game, the impact will extend to the next two games.

Especially the nearest German Cup final.

If you don't give up this northern derby, you have to give up the German Cup final. Otherwise, it is very likely that the bamboo basket will be empty.

Now fitness and injuries are what he values most, and the game against Hamburg is no longer important.

After looking around the players, Schaff said: "What I would like to remind you about tomorrow's game is ...... Don't get injured during the race. Be careful to protect yourself. The Iranian was no joke and the Hamburg players would have to do anything to win the derby. If we get injured in this game, then there is nothing, the guarantor is there, and there is a chance to fight for the title. If everyone is gone, what championship will they win? ”

His face was solemn and his tone was low. Everyone can feel the frustration and pressure of their manager.

Subsequently, Schaaf began to announce the starting lineup.

As those media speculated, more than half of the players who turned out to be substitutes were given a starting ...... in this game

There are basically few main players in the starting lineup.

An absolute main player like Rong Guang is not in the starting lineup.

Glory is now the team's focus for protection.

In this way, Schaaf is really determined to give up this game.

However, as soon as he finished reading the starting list, Rong Guang raised his hand high.

"I have a problem, Coach."

He said.

Schaff knew that his arrangement would give the players ideas, and he also guessed that the brat Glory would definitely not accept the arrangement honestly, and he was ready to say that he would use the previous reason to convince Glory and tell him that he was resting this game in order to better deal with Bayern Munich in the next two games. He is an important weapon for the team against Bayern Munich, and of course he has to use it when it matters most.

This reason has been tried and tested before.

He believed that this time he should also be able to convince Rongguang.

"What's wrong with you, Rong?" Scharf asked knowingly.

"I applied to be in the starting lineup, coach." Glory glued and said.

"It's not going to work, Rong. You need to be guaranteed a rest......

"I don't have a problem with my fitness, coach." The glory still stands.

"I'm afraid you'll get injured in the fight against Hamburg."

The reason is unassailable, and Schaaf should be speechless when he thinks he is honored.

In fact, Glory was indeed silent.

But he didn't sit down, he still stood, and after a moment of silence he said, "I'll try not to get hurt, coach." ”

"......" Scharf wanted to cover his face with his hands...... He never thought Glory would say that.

"You're not up to you, Rong." Scharf said.

"I'm fast, I can dodge them. And what would Hamburg use foul tactics for? Isn't it because they want to win? Then let's not give them hope! ”

Rongguang said.

"Nope." Schaff shook his head very strongly, not listening to the glory at all. "I can't risk you with this. If we lose against Hamburg, we have a chance to complete the comeback in the next two games. But if you're hurt...... Even if we win the game against Hamburg, so what? I still know which is important and which is not. ”

"But the coach ......"

Rongguang also wants to get a chance to play for himself.

It was at this moment that Elton snorted coldly and interrupted Glory's words: "Don't feel too good about yourself, boy! ”

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the conference room suddenly became tense.

Everyone turned to look at Elton, who was sitting in the back.

The Brazilian crossed his hands around his chest, leaned back in his chair with his legs crossed, and pouted.

That expression was obviously unbearable for the glory.

Glory turned to look at Elton.

The teammate next to him, Borowski, stood up first to play the round: "Rong is also for the good of the team......

Others looked at the two of them worriedly, for fear that they would fight. If there's infighting before the all-important game, it's over......

Assistant coach Kemp also got up from his seat and opened his mouth to scold Elton.

Elton snorted as if no one was around, "What? You think Werder Bremen wouldn't have been able to win the game without you? You think we're nothing without you? What do you think we are? Do you think you're the only one you want to win? ”

Elton's series of "what do you think" rhetorical questions, the glory of the question was speechless, and the others were stunned.

Kemp, the assistant coach who was going to scold him, also opened his mouth, but didn't make a sound.

The more he talked, the more excited Elton simply stood up from his seat and pointed to his teammates: "Anyone here, everyone!" It doesn't matter if he's the main player or the substitute, he wants to win! But it's not like you can't win without it! Just sit on the bench and watch me! See how we won this game! ”

With that, Elton sat down again, and said no more.

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Glory, who was standing still, suddenly felt someone press on his shoulder.

He looked back and saw that it was the team's head coach, Shaf.

At some point, he had already walked to Glory's side, and a hand was on Glory's shoulder.

"I'm sorry, everybody." He said. "I must apologize to you. I'm only thinking about the two games against Bayern Munich, but I'm ignoring your feelings...... I have to apologize to you, it's not that I don't want to win, and I never doubted your desire to win...... So for this game against Hamburg, please! ”

He said solemnly to his players.

Next, he turned to Glory and said, "Elton is right, Honor. It's their fight, so you just sit on the bench and watch it. ”

After he finished speaking, the players became emotional, especially the substitutes, who all got up from their seats and shouted, "Tony is right! We all want to win! We can win too! ”

"We know what Coach Lu Dao is arranging for you to do, and we also want to win the championship, and we are very happy that we can contribute our strength! Even if it's not meat in the game against Bayern Munich! ”

The excited shouts of these players filled the conference room.

Schaaf glanced back at assistant coach Kemp, and the two of them looked at each other and smiled.

I didn't expect that the game that was supposed to be given up suddenly became hopeful because of Glory and Elton.

Topmuller probably wouldn't have thought of that, right?