Heart of the Champion.

Summary

Zhou Yi, a key player for Dortmund, faced journalists at the Brackel training base regarding his team's placement in the "Group of Death" for the UEFA Champions League. He dismissed the significance of a "top ten" player list, emphasizing his high standards. Despite the challenging group, Zhou Yi and teammate Ke Luo Pu expressed confidence in Dortmund's capabilities. Meanwhile, Zhou Yi's commitment to the national team allowed him to play only half of a Bundesliga match against Nuremberg. Other players, including Yang Mu Ge and Sun Pan, faced different circumstances regarding national team selection. Coach Gao Hong Bo's bold decision to integrate many Olympic players into the national team raised concerns about team dynamics and performance, especially with an upcoming match against Japan. His past stubbornness and media relations have led to criticism, yet his coaching success remains notable.

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