In the locker room, Francisco was reading out the starting lineup from the podium.
When Metzelder's name came out of Francisco's mouth, there was a bit of commotion in the locker room, but it quickly subsided. Many felt it was something unexpected yet expected.
After all, this is the Champions League. Metzelder has big match experience, while Chen Zhong, despite performing well in the league, lacks Champions League experience. With Pepe not fully recovered from his injury, choosing Metzelder and having Chen Zhong on standby seemed like the right decision.
Metzelder clenched his right fist, lips slightly pressed. He touched his slightly aching thigh, firmly believing that this was the reward for his persistence in physical training. From now on, he must persist in completing the training arranged by the fitness coach and even voluntarily do extra training to show the head coach his attitude!
