When you mention Rudiger, what image comes to everyone's mind? He can be a "fighter" who desperately saves the siege, or he can be a "funny man" who chases back with a high-leg approach. But in this game where Germany sealed Denmark 2-0, Rudiger, who returned from the firing line, played the role of the Dinghaishenpin. role, being awarded the best player award after the game is the best award for him who played with injuries. From this point of view, the German team is absolutely indispensable for this "Iron Warrior" who combines humor and strength.
Similar to Italy, the German team also encountered a suspension of its core defense in the first round of the knockout rounds. In fact, Nagelsmann encountered a greater challenge. Because in addition to Jonathan Tower's confirmed suspension, another absolute main player Rudiger also suffered a posterior thigh muscle strain. You must know that in the past few days, he himself has not participated in team training. , it was once doubtful whether he could appear in the game as scheduled.
Although he did not appear in the public eye, Rudiger was not idle. After closely cooperating with the medical team for treatment, he finally got approval before the game. He appeared as the main player for the fourth consecutive game in this game. Contest. Perhaps even he didn't expect that his appearance would suddenly make him the focus of the world's attention. On the one hand, everyone marvels at his willpower and desire to fight; on the other hand, people also expect the team to go further with his help. After all, Germany is the host country and has received higher attention and expectations.
Rudiger did not disappoint. Judging from his performance in playing the full 90 minutes of the game, his muscle injury did not seem to have much impact on him, but a video after the game still made people worried about his body. He was photographed walking somewhat staggering when leaving the court. The high-intensity game still caused some damage to his injured body, but the optimistic Rudiger said everything is fine and if the coach needs him to play, he will definitely participate. Next game.
In terms of emotional value, he also gave his teammates confidence. Especially after a block before the end of the game, he celebrated like crazy as if he had scored a goal, which left a deep impression on people. After the game, he himself also talked about this scene. He said: "Everyone who knows football You know, I'm an emotional person on the court - towards the end of the game, I made a good block and I think I prevented a goal, so I celebrated for a long time in this kind of game, losing. We're out. But for our fans, we desperately want to advance for each other and do our best as a team."
html Rudiger made his national team debut 10 years ago, although he had previously played with the German team. The highest honor he received was the Confederations Cup championship in 2017, but this does not mean that Rudiger has no ideas and pursuits. Fighting at home this time, the reason why he works so hard is very simple: he hopes to keep the Delaunay Cup in Germany. The age of 31 is definitely a golden period for the central defender. He hopes to dedicate himself to the German team without reservation and strive to launch the final impact on the championship.Text/Beijing Youth Daily reporter Zhang Kunlong
(Beijing Youth Daily client)
