As a goalkeeper, carry the team forward

Chapter 177 Red Can or Blue Can
Hannover fell behind by three goals and the head coach started to make substitutions.

Sobiech, Alvornos and Bidancourt came off the bench one after another, while Stindl, Prieb and Gulselam were replaced.

Subsequently, Hannover launched several attacks.

However, the ultimate offensive routine is too simple to threaten the goal guarded by Jose.

Leverkusen beat their opponents 3-0 away.

Jose's performance in this game made those who questioned Jose's Golden Boy award temporarily shut up.

After this campaign, Leverkusen conceded only one goal in 12 league rounds, and their defense was so solid that it was unbelievable.

When there are achievements, people will naturally discuss the team's contribution and personal credit.

Most fans believe that it was Jose who kept the goal clean during the game.

Some fans also believe that it is the outstanding performance of Leverkusen's defense that can block the opponent's wave after wave of attacks, so Spahic has been mentioned by these fans many times.

In addition, a small number of fans believe that it is because the Leverkusen team has not encountered a strong offensive team. They believe that as long as Huang Saren makes a move, the Leverkusen team will be beaten into a sieve.

Some fans even believe that Schmidt's youthful storm and aggressive fighting style are the main factors for Leverkusen's current results.

In addition to analyzing the success factors of the Leverkusen team, some people also shouted that the Leverkusen team is anti-football, and what fans want to see is goals, not zero seals.

This is a society with distinct personalities, and everyone wants to express their disagreement.

Jose didn't care about the opinions of some people outside.

As powerful as Melo, there is a large group of sunspots behind them to pick and choose.

With the increasing attention of Jose, more and more brands hope to cooperate with him.

Jose didn't think too much about the choice of brand, and he would ask Mendes for his opinion more often.

As a gold agent in Europe, Mendes knows exactly which brand to endorse, which can bring the best benefits.

On this day, Jose was ready to go home after training as usual.

Although the base canteen prepared dinner for all the players, Jose still decided to go home and cook for himself. It was not because the food in the base canteen was bad, but because of the differences in personal eating habits.

Just when he was about to ask Haverts to go to the car together, the phone rang.

It's Mendez calling.

After connecting the phone, Jose heard Mendes' hearty voice: "Hey, is the training over?"

"Just finished, ready to go home." Jose responded.

"Don't rush home, I'm at the Marriott Hotel, come over now if you're free." Mendes finished speaking, and then sent Jose a location.

According to the location, it is a 4-star hotel located by the Rhine River. The distance is not very far, about 15 kilometers away, and it can be reached in half an hour by car.

"Hey, what are you looking at?" Haverts walked out of the base just as Jose was on the road map.

"Xiao Kai, I can't go with you today, I have something to do." Jose said.

"Oh, see you tomorrow." Haverts didn't ask.

After saying goodbye to Havertz, Jose called a taxi.

Half an hour later, Jose met the long-lost Mendes in the Marriott Hotel.

Mendes has a large number of players, and he has other industrial affairs, so under normal circumstances, his company will be responsible for player-related business, and the number of times he can meet him is not too much.

And now, he actually came in person.

Through the conversation, Jose finally knew why Mendes was looking for him.

It turned out that the two coke giants were eyeing on Jose at the same time, and they both intended to invite Jose to join their ranks of spokespersons.

Regardless of whether it is a red can of Coke or a blue can of Coke, the conditions given are almost the same, that is, they are exclusive, but the cost of the red can of Coke is higher, while the cost of the blue can of Coke is slightly lower.

Mendes needs to discuss with Jose face to face to decide which one to join.

According to Mendes, among football players, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho have both endorsed red cans of Coke, but they have now terminated their contracts.

If Jose chooses to cooperate with Red Can Coke, he will be the most famous football star among the spokespersons of Red Can Coke.

There are many football players who endorse Blue Can Coke, including Messi, Torres, Carlos, Ronaldinho, etc., and even Ronaldo is discussing cooperation with Blue Can Coke.

After listening to Mendes' explanation, Jose wanted to cooperate with Red Can Coke for a moment.

However, Mendes told Jose two things, which made Jose change his mind on the spot.

The first thing is that when Ronaldinho took a sip of the blue can of Coke, he was unilaterally announced to terminate the contract by the red can of Coke, and Ronaldinho failed to collect all the endorsement fees.

The second thing is that Ronaldo in the early days actually liked Coke fried chicken, but realized that Coke fried chicken was not good for players’ health, so he changed his habit of drinking Coke and eating fried chicken. When the contract was renewed, the red can Coke dropped him.

Blue cans of Coke are not as demanding in these aspects. As long as they are not in public places and are in the same frame as competitors, then there is no problem.

Hearing Mendez's words, Jose fell into deep thought.

It's not that Jose doesn't drink Coke at all, he just drinks very little.

Jose believes that talking about toxicity regardless of dosage is hooliganism.

But let him only drink a certain kind, he can't do it.

In the end, Jose chose the blue can of Coke.

Although the endorsement fee is reduced by millions, it is also very important whether the cooperation is happy or not.

After handing over the rest to Mendes, Jose took a taxi and went home.

On the way back, Jose was thinking about one thing.

Although the brand endorsement fee is very cool, the initiative is not in his hands.

Is there any way to get out of this situation?
For a moment, Jose couldn't think of anything.

Some fans may wonder, the salary of football players is so high, it is not bad for this little money.

Jose thought so too.

But as my knowledge grew, I realized that my vision was too narrow before.

People always want more material comforts.

When a person can afford a car, he will no longer be willing to walk all the time.

In the past, as a youth training player, he could accept food and living in the youth training camp.

Now, with an increased income, Jose no longer wants to eat the food in the hall.

Also because of income constraints, Jose still needs to cook by himself.

Jose has always thought that when the income is enough, he will hire a few nannies to clean the floor and cook for himself and his parents.

If the income is further increased, he will learn from Ronaldo and others to buy private jets, and follow those public stars to do high-profile charity.

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In the blink of an eye, three days passed.

On November 11, the fifth round of the UEFA Champions League group stage continued.

Bayer Leverkusen sits at home against Monaco.

This is also the second leg match between the two teams in the Champions League group stage.

Not long ago, in another game in the same group, Zenit defeated Benfica 1-0 at home, and Zenit scored 7 points. Even if Monaco loses this game, as long as they win Zenit in the last game, You can still qualify from the group.

And Benfica not only failed to qualify, they even lost the third place in the group. It can be said that the Portuguese Super League champion Benfica's European tour this season has ended.

Some adjustments have been made to the starting rosters of both sides.

Compared with the first round, Schmidt made a total of two adjustments.

The two full-backs, Wendell and Donati, played in rotation, while Bonisch and Jedvaj sat on the bench.

In addition to the personnel, the formation has also been adjusted and turned into a 442 formation.

As for Monaco, there are four adjustments in total.

Echekir, Abdenur, Bakayoko, and Dirar got the chance to start, while Fabinho, Kurzawa, Ocampos, and Kondogbia sat on the bench.

Leverkusen kick off first.

Kisling responded directly to Spasic.

Before the opposition player got close, Spasic passed the ball to Jose.

After Jose stopped the ball, he was not in a hurry to release the ball.

For the Leverkusen team in this game, it can be said that it doesn't matter much. Schmidt's tactical arrangement is very simple, which is to pass the ball slowly to ensure that there is no injury, and a tie will be fine.

Holding the ball for a while, Jose passed it to Donati.

Donatti fails to advance and passes back to Jose again.

As a result, Jose became the player who passed the most balls in the first minute.

In the 5th minute, Sun Xingmin completed the first shot of the game.

Unfortunately, it missed.

Surprisingly, Monaco also played unhurriedly in this game.

It was not until the 18th minute that Monaco completed the first shot.

Echekiel crossed from the wing.

The young teenager Bakayoko stabbed in front of the goal.

It's a pity that the angle is too straight, not to mention that it can't trouble Jose, even an ordinary goalkeeper can easily win it.

However, the stabbing shot just now shows that Bakayoko has a good sense of smell in front of the goal, and he may have the opportunity to play in a wealthy club in the future.

In the 21st minute, Kisling almost opened the scoring.

Bender passed the ball through the penalty area.

12 yards in front of the goal, Kisling took the ball and shot hard.

The ball first passed Carvalho, and then flew towards the bottom right of the goal.

Just when the ball was about to reach the goal line, Subasic flew and blocked the ball out of the baseline.

It was Leverkusen's first shot on goal.

A corner kick was taken and was cleared by Carvalho out of the penalty area.

In the end, the two sides scored a goalless draw in the first half.

The Leverkusen team completed 8 shots and only hit the target once. The state of the players is worrying.

As for Monaco, they only had two shots and only one hit the goal.

Also failed to test Jose.

In the second half, the two sides changed sides and fought again.

The rhythm of the two sides has not changed much.

In the 47th minute, Monaco had another good chance.

Coutinho crosses in from the wing.

Berbatov reached the first landing point.

However, his header angle was too straight and was hit by Jose with both fists.

The ball lands in the penalty area.

Toprak stepped forward to clear the ball out of the penalty area.

Suddenly, a figure rushed towards him and completed the follow-up shot first.

That is the Monaco striker Dilar.

Dilar shot the lower right corner.

At this time Jose is still on the left side of the goal.

　Has anyone thought that Ronaldo once endorsed K Ji back then.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)