Bild's Matthäus column, this German legend had long been labeled a 'Chen Tao fan.'
He almost always praised Chen Tao in every column he wrote, and this time, his excitement overflowed between the lines.
"I believe that after many years, Borussia Dortmund has once again found its soul."
"With all due respect, changing coaches at a critical moment is a big taboo for a team. Even if Thomas Doll is a fool, he is an experienced fool.
Now Borussia Dortmund still has a possibility of qualifying for the Champions League, and his sudden dismissal will definitely affect the results.
I almost despaired, feeling that this Borussia Dortmund didn't even have a chance to play in the Europa League.
However! We have the magician from the East, and we seem to have regained hope for the Champions League!
When the tactical board fails in desperate situations, only the inspiration of a genius can rewrite destiny!"
"Chen Tao's performance at Weser Stadium tonight reminded me of the adrenaline rush I felt when I played for Borussia Dortmund.
He is a born warrior, an artist!
If football is a symphony, Chen Tao's ankles are the conductor's magic wand! Tonight he turned Weser Stadium into a gallery, every touch of the ball was like splashing ink and wielding a brush!
When the game entered injury time, this young man from the East had Yellow Black blood flowing in his veins, and he almost single-handedly became the backbone supporting the team.
All 5 goals in the game had his shadow, and his 2 assists and 1 goal in injury time literally pulled the Yellow Black Prussia back from the edge of the cliff.
There is still a glimmer of hope for Champions League qualification, as long as Chen is here, we Yellow Black Prussia have nothing to fear!"
Not only Matthäus, but all of Germany went crazy!
Even Europe was trembling!
Marca, Mundo Deportivo, The Sun, La Gazzetta dello Sport, Manchester Evening News…
From Spain to Italy, from France to England,
The recent Werder Bremen vs. Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga match has become the focus of discussion this week.
Chen Tao once again attracted the attention of all of Europe.
The last time was his 4-3 comeback against Bayern, and the time before that was Wenger signing a 15-year-old Chinese boy.
"Crazy Stats! Chen Tao 12 Dribbles, 8 Fouls Suffered, Crowned Eternal Last-Minute Winner!"
"From 0-3 to 5-4! Dortmund's New Stars Chen Tao & Reus Crush Werder Bremen's Defense"
"Chen Tao: Dortmund's Savior! Asian Genius Solo Run, Three Goals in Injury Time for Comeback"
"Weser Stadium Crazy Night: 15-Year-Old Chinese Player Breaks Bundesliga Historical Assist Record"
…
North London, Colney Training Base.
At breakfast time in the morning, Wenger arrived at the base in his Jaguar.
He liked to chat with the players during breakfast,
When Wenger walked into the dining hall, he found them all gathered around Diaby.
A copy of The Sun was spread out in front of Diaby, and the headline of the sports section was not about a Premier League star, but a familiar face.
The high-spirited, handsome young man stood on the GG brand, raising his arms and cheering,
Just looking at the picture, one could almost hear the crazy shouts of the entire stadium.
"Oh?"
Wenger went to bed early last night and didn't watch other games.
Could something have happened to that kid Chen Tao?
"What's wrong?"
"Coach, it's Chen… this guy is a bit amazing!"
Little Tiger Walcott pointed at the newspaper headline with a shocked expression.
Wenger glanced casually, thinking he had misread:
"Wait, from 3-0 down, to a 4-5 last-minute winner? Three consecutive goals in injury time?"
"Right? I also thought it was impossible, but he did it."
Walcott was utterly stunned.
The other Arsenal players were also stiff, their minds buzzing.
Is this even human?
4 assists and 1 goal in the entire game, his Bundesliga assist count has already reached 22!
The Sun emphasized Chen Tao's feat in bold type:
"A 15-year-old Chinese player broke the assist record that had been sealed for 24 years! Raising the Bundesliga single-season assist count to a terrifying level!
The previous assist record was created by Rummenigge in the 1983/84 season, with 16 assists in a single season.
In the 2002/03 season, Ballack tied the record with 16 assists.
It wasn't until the 2007/08 season that this record was broken by a non-German player.
The 15-year-old Chen Tao has left a deep imprint in Bundesliga history…"
The most shocked was not Wenger, nor Van Persie, Walcott, and others.
Fabregas was struck by lightning when he saw the news.
He had originally regarded Chen Tao as an imaginary enemy, trying his best to surpass this guy.
In the Premier League, Fabregas gradually secured a starting position, and his Premier League assist count had already reached 17, making him the undisputed Premier League assist king for the 07/08 season.
He thought that with such achievements, he could completely surpass Chen Tao.
Who would have thought that the opponent actually broke the assist record in Germany!
More than 20 assists in a single season, is he even human?
At this moment, Fabregas suddenly felt a sense of powerlessness, his whole body like softened noodles, completely slumped in the restaurant chair, dispirited.
…
Carrington Training Base.
Manchester United players were also discussing the magical match that happened in the Bundesliga yesterday.
"Mama mia! Three goals comeback in injury time? From 0-3 down to a 5-4 last-minute winner?"
"Am I crazy or is the media crazy?"
"Did any of you watch this game?"
"No… I'll find the replay later. Werder Bremen and Borussia Dortmund are not weak teams, maybe we'll meet them in the Champions League next season."
"Are you referring to Werder Bremen or Borussia Dortmund? Borussia Dortmund might be a bit difficult."
"Of course, it's the Yellow Black Prussia, they still have a theoretical possibility."
"Ronaldo, what do you think?"
Wayne Rooney looked at the young man next to him who was styling his hair. He always spent a lot of time styling before each game and liked to spray perfume, extremely concerned about his personal image.
But undeniably, he is currently Manchester United's ace, the manager's most beloved general, a sharp attacker with unlimited firing rights.
"I don't pay much attention to other teams."
Cristiano Ronaldo pouted and continued to style his hair in front of the mirror.
"That 15-year-old Asian kid plays with a lot of your style…"
Rooney teased him playfully.
When Cristiano Ronaldo first came to Manchester United, he was often criticized by the media for being too flashy.
Chen Tao's playing style in the Bundesliga is also quite flashy, he likes to dribble and break through by himself.
This sentence made Cristiano Ronaldo stop completely, his expression clearly unhappy.
"No, he's still a bit lacking."
In Cristiano Ronaldo's eyes, there are only two people who can be compared with him.
Kaka of Milan, and Messi of Barcelona.
These three are at the pinnacle of this era,
That Asian person is simply not qualified.
Rooney just smiled and didn't bother him further. In Little Fatty Rooney's premonition, this Asian person's future achievements would be no less than Cristiano Ronaldo's.
Which kid can create 3 goals in injury time for a comeback?
How much heart must one have to accomplish such a feat!
…
Chen Tao suddenly found that recently, whether it was the Heinrich or the surrounding neighbors,
The way they looked at him had changed.
Before, they would enthusiastically greet him, as if treating him like a neighbor's child.
Now they always seemed to keep some distance, wanting to strike up a conversation but not daring to come forward.
What's going on? I don't eat people!
Even Aunt Maria and Uncle Hans were a bit cautious with him.
Including last night, when Aunt Maria helped him make a nutritious dinner,
After finishing, she was nervous, always worried that it wouldn't taste good, or that a certain ingredient wasn't handled properly, which would upset Chen Tao.
"Do you know what's going on? They've been a bit strange these past two days."
It was as if only Anna remained as she always was in the entire world.
Every time she saw Chen Tao, she had that ethereal, indifferent face. Even though they had taken private photos in the bedroom last time, and theoretically their relationship was already very close, she still hadn't changed.
"It's probably because your performance was too outrageous, they find it hard to face you with a normal mindset."
Anna was doing yoga in the living room, and the slender, form-fitting yoga pants made Chen Tao inevitably glance a few more times.
"It's just a last-minute winner against Werder Bremen, I also had a last-minute winner against Bayern before."
"You don't know how much of an impact scoring 3 consecutive goals in injury time has on fans. My mom almost fainted at the time…"
"Ah?" Chen Tao secretly clicked his tongue, that exaggerated.
"Now, among the Yellow Black Prussia fans, you are almost equated with God."
Anna looked at Chen Tao with complex eyes.
"Don't worry about it, they'll return to normal in a few days."
"That's good."
Chen Tao preferred the Heinrich's usual demeanor.
Aside from football, he was just an ordinary high school student.
"By the way, next weekend is my first time walking the runway, you…"
Anna's voice became much softer, and she deliberately turned her head away, not looking at Chen Tao's expression:
"Will you come?"
"Sunday?"
"Yes, the day after the Wolfsburg match."
"Of course."
It was only natural to go and support a good friend.
"Oh."
Anna responded faintly, continuing her side-stretching yoga pose.
Unbeknownst to Chen Tao, from an angle he couldn't see, Anna couldn't suppress a faint smile at the corner of her lips.
Chen Tao, at this moment, was pondering something.
What exactly was the price…?