Chapter 2218 - 569: Paul’s Debut
Is it necessary for Kroos not to pass to him and instead, like Big B, send a direct pass whenever he sees a chance?
Manchester United loses possession so many times and keeps getting counter-attacked; even if it were Milan playing like this, it would be quite tough.
Huang Kaiwen advised, "Calm down, Toni, the club will handle this matter well."
Kroos lowered his head without speaking.
Huang Kaiwen looked at Big Bender and pointed to Kroos.
Indicating him to pay attention.
Don’t let Kroos lose control of his emotions.
Later, Milan’s official website released a statement.
The statement read: "Toni Kroos is an important member of the team, his passing accuracy is top-notch in Serie A and world football. The team is very optimistic about Kroos’s future and is already negotiating with his agent for a contract renewal, for no less than four years."
But the controversy did not end there.
Early the next morning, the German media and European media all reported and interpreted Kroos’s words.
"Bild": "Does Toni Kroos have a persecution complex or is he an ungrateful villain? He enjoyed very good treatment at Bayern, but immediately said AC Milan was a level above Bayern after the transfer."
"Munich Evening News": "Former Bayern player Ballack was interviewed, persuading Kroos to calm down and keep politics away from football; this is the right thing to do."
"Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung": "Löw has not publicly expressed his opinion yet, but if the situation continues to ferment, Kroos may be excluded from the German team’s list."
"The Times": "The European Cup has not yet started and the first team to explode in internal conflict has already appeared. The oppression of East Germany by West Germany has always existed, just no one has spoken out. Kroos doesn’t have any problem; he just told the truth, and Germans hate people who tell the truth."
"Le Parisien": "Kroos has unveiled the shameful cover of German football, in a sense he is a revolutionary."
"Milan Sports Newspaper": "Both Guardiola and Cesare Maldini have shared their views on Kroos. Guardiola believes Toni Kroos is one of the best midfielders of the future, while Cesare Maldini says Kroos plays like Albertini."
Sometimes right or wrong doesn’t matter.
It’s not about taking sides.
Germany’s strength is strong enough, coupled with past grievances, the British are very willing to see the Germans’ misery.
The Frenchmen, even more so, now want to shed their gray coats and lift their underwear.
Returning to the hotel after a day of training.
There’s already quite a lot of related information.
German legends almost uniformly criticize Kroos.
After dinner, Paolo Maldini was interviewed by reporters and said: "We live in a democratic society, everyone can express their views. Toni expressed his opinion, and I don’t see anything wrong with that."
Early the next morning.
Huang Kaiwen saw several Bayern legends’ comments again.
Including Matthäus.
They now focus their firepower on Kroos.
This matter is also a way to put psychological pressure on Milan.
Shortly after breakfast, Gagliani found Huang Kaiwen to express his concern.
Gagliani said, "Kevin, if this continues we will always be in the media whirlpool, which is very unfavorable for us."
"Let’s hold a press conference later and have Toni attend."
Huang Kaiwen said, "I’ll talk to Toni first."
"That will do."
Gagliani nodded and said.
Huang Kaiwen found Kroos at the hotel bar, Kroos was playing pool by himself, the Bender brothers watched him from the side.
"Kevin, fancy a game?"
Kroos shook the cue and asked.
"Forget it, I don’t want to bully you."
Huang Kaiwen said with a smile.
Only then did Kroos realize, "Right, you played a match against O’Sullivan, so you should be quite good at this too."
"Let’s go, have a chat in the sauna room?"
Huang Kaiwen said.
Kroos nodded and followed, still making a face at the Bender brothers without looking back.
"Should we follow?"
Lars Bender asked.
"Of course not."
Sven Bender said irritably.
"What should we do then?" Lars Bender asked.
"Find a cue, play a couple of games."
...
In Germany, although saunas are mixed gender, special clothing is worn, just like sweating rooms, not as glamorous as depicted in some movies.
Since Huang Kaiwen had informed beforehand, the sauna room was not in use at this time.
After the two entered, Kroos sat in the corner.
Huang Kaiwen had read similar articles, this should be a manifestation of uneasiness and lack of security.
Not sure if it’s because of the upcoming conversation or concern about the current media environment.
"Toni."
"I’m here, Kevin!"
Kroos quickly said.
"Actually, some phenomena are common, but worse in Germany. Even Real Madrid’s Ronaldo was mocked when he came to Lisbon, Londoners also mock other parts of the UK, and similar situations exist in Italy..."
Huang Kaiwen said.
"But it’s different."
Kroos directly said.
"I understand."
Huang Kaiwen said, "But when you speak, you should consider your parents and girlfriend, even if you’re not afraid of being unable to play for the national team, you should consider your family’s situation. Am I not right? I don’t know your parents, but your girlfriend is still in Munich, right?"
"Yes, I really hadn’t thought about this before."
Kroos said somewhat depressed.