31 New Owners (Part I)
Bayer Leverkusen and Kaiserslautern are arguably the most famous bad brothers in the Bundesliga this season, both of which can be regarded as well-known old Bundesliga teams, especially Kaiserslautern, which is a typical Bundesliga non-relegation team, and has never been relegated since becoming one of the 16 teams established in the Bundesliga in 1963.
Since entering the 90s, Kaiserslautern first won the first Bundesliga championship in the club's history in 91, and then the results in the following years have been firmly at the top of the league, which can be regarded as a traditional powerhouse in the Bundesliga, but this season the team has suffered the lowest ebb since the club's establishment.
Although the team won the German Cup under the leadership of Crouchen and guaranteed qualification for the European Cup Winners' Cup next season, the team was relegated from the Bundesliga for the first time in history, which was an absolute shame for Kaiserslautern, and it was Bayer Leverkusen who stepped Kaiserslautern into hell.
The Bundesliga this season is also very depressing, the team's record has always hovered in the relegation zone, no longer the true character of the Bundesliga powerhouse for more than ten years, if it were not for the thrilling victory over Kaiserslautern at the Habelland Stadium in the last round, thrilling relegation, at this moment they will also suffer from the Bundesliga.
And the saddest thing is that at the end of this relegation battle, Worrall and Schuster can finally breathe a sigh of relief, because they can end their careers with dignity, but the veteran of Kaiserslautern, one of the troika, Bremer, was not so lucky, he had to suffer from Kaiserslautern's relegation at the end of his career, and he cried bitterly on the spot.
Because of the relegation, Bremer decided to postpone his retirement plan, and he wanted to see Kaiserslautern return in the final moments of his career.
As for Worrall, he managed to get into the management of Leverkusen.
This time, Bayer Leverkusen came to meet Yang Cheng with the club's general managers Carlmond and Worrall, the latter of whom served as technical director at Leverkusen.
Yang Cheng transferred from Leipzig back to Chemnitz and went to meet Bayer Leverkusen as soon as possible.
In his opinion, Bayer Leverkusen is still a Bundesliga team, and the club is very strong, with the support of a big company like Bayer, it is definitely a place where he can play his talents, and with the departure and retirement of several of Leverkusen's main players, this team will face a reshuffle this season.
For a young coach like Yang Cheng, shuffling is the best time for him to control the team, and conversely, if the likes of Worrall and Schuster are still around, he should think carefully.
Carlmond also attended the professional coaching reception, and he also personally heard Beckenbauer and the chairman of the Football Association praise Yang Cheng, and from his words and demeanor, he could see that Yang Cheng had good ability, so he brought Worrall over to meet.
This was only the first contact, and Karlmond did not give Yang Cheng too many guarantees, but only affirmed Yang Cheng's coaching achievements in Chemnitz, and also asked him what he thought of Bayer Leverkusen.
"I don't think Leverkusen in the new season needs a major overhaul, Kirsten, Warnes, Link, Sergio and other core players are second to none in the Bundesliga, as long as they are relatively recruited in other positions, they will definitely be able to greatly improve the strength of the team."
"I think the focus is in the midfield, at the moment Bayer Leverkusen have a good striker, but they haven't been able to create chances, they have only scored 37 goals in the whole season, they are third from the bottom of the Bundesliga, just a little better than Kaiserslautern and Uerdingen, which should definitely not happen, so the midfield reinforcements are imperative!"
"As for the backline, proper reinforcements are necessary, but the bones can't be moved!"
Bayer Leverkusen conceded only 38 goals in the Bundesliga in the 9596 season, making them the second-strongest defensive team in the Bundesliga, which shows the defensive strength of Bayer Leverkusen.
Yang Cheng's analysis can only be said to be decent, Kalmond and Worrall can also see the team's problems, especially Worrall, he was a player before, how can he not see the current situation of the team?
"Do you think the lack of attacking power is the reason why the midfielders can't create chances?" Carlmond asked.
Yang Chengxin nodded heartily, "Yes, there is absolutely no doubt about Kirsten's strength!" ”
"But he's 30 years old...... reminds Carlmond.
Yang Cheng smiled: "Some players are still the most outstanding players even if they are 40 years old, and Kirsten is one of them!" In the conversation, it is not difficult to hear Yang Cheng's appreciation for Kirsten.
No one knows better than him how Kirsten will perform in the years to come!
After a period of confidential conversations, Yang Cheng also roughly dissected his tactical ideas to Kalmond and Worrall, and he said that if he took the helm of Leverkusen, he was confident that he could completely transform Leverkusen.
"If I'm in charge of Bayer Leverkusen, the new season will not just be fighting for relegation, because that's certainly not my goal, I want to be able to make a bigger breakthrough, in the league and even in Europe!"
Carlmond and Worrall glanced at each other, and both felt the confidence in Yang Cheng's heart.
"What about management?" Carlmond asked with concern.
"I need the most power in the first team, including the transfer market, that's what I'm asking for, because I always believe that if a team wants to play its best, it needs the support of all aspects of the club and the concentration of power as much as possible!"
Yang Cheng's words made Worrall's face sink beside him, he is the technical director of the club, and part of his power includes the transfer market, if the transfer power is handed over to Yang Cheng, then wouldn't he be divided into powers?
Yang Cheng looked at Karlmond, he didn't notice Worrall, although he recognized the future German head coach, he could see that Worrall was only Karlmund's adviser at this time.
"My football credo is attack and wholeness, which I believe everyone who has watched Chemnitz can see, and I can guarantee that if you trust me, I will give you a good reward, just like I did in Chemnitz!"
After hearing this, Kalmond was obviously a little tempted, because what Yang Cheng did in Chemnitz was indeed amazing, 13 consecutive wins were not something that could be completed by luck, it definitely needed strength to guarantee!
Worrall, however, seemed cautious, even a little repulsive.
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