Reporter Lu Mi reported that on January 3, The Wuhan team played against the Chongqing team, shortly after the game began, Feng Jin was injured, at that time, the team doctor Lao Yin wrapped a thick bandage around him, Lao Yin was experienced, a touch of Feng Jin's legs, he knew that he was not so simple as a hard injury, Feng Jin has been asking Lao Yin, can you continue to play?
Feng Jin was not reconciled, in the last round of the relegation key battle, as a key figure in the attack, he bid farewell to the 2021 season in advance in this way, the team has not yet been relegated, he believes that his mission has not been completed, so he does not want to play.
In the end, Feng Jin, who could not hold on, was replaced by Zhang Xiang, and fortunately, he finally saw the team's relegation success. The tears before and after the game are the output of all his emotions, and all the difficulties and persistence of this year, relegated, are worth it.
◆ "Football": For the Chongqing team, this is a very special season, finally a relatively successful ending, if you want to use a word or a sentence to describe the 2021 season that has just passed, how will you describe it?
Feng Jin: It should be said that it is bittersweet. The situation of the club, the outside world basically understands, as a player, the heart is really sad, there is no clear signal in the future, every game in the last stage is very difficult for us, and everyone is under great pressure mentally and physically. However, our team did not disperse, gritting their teeth, encouraging each other, comforting each other, and finally completed the relegation. The result of relegation is the affirmation of all people.
◆ When you first interrupted training at the beginning of the season, did you have a rough prediction of the development of the season? Is it really more difficult to really happen than imagined?
As players, when something happens at the club, there's not much we can do. At the time, we expected that there might be some situations this season that had not been seen before, but in any case, the players were still hopeful, still hoping that things would be resolved as soon as possible and that the team could devote themselves to training games. I didn't think too much about it the first time I interrupted training, and I was always convinced that we could be relegated. But there was no systematic training before entering the division in the last stage, there was only one foreign aid, the atmosphere in the team was very depressing, and the difficulties we encountered this season are unprecedented, I think.
◆ In the first five rounds of the first stage, the team actually won a victory, but also missed some scoring opportunities, now that I think back, is it a pity?
At that time, there were still three foreign players in the team, and some games did have a chance to get points, but at the beginning of the season, the game was normal to win or lose, and I felt that there was still a chance to win later.
◆ The intermittent team has not been able to train systematically, during these periods, what kind of psychological state and life state are most of you in?
The interval period is indeed very boiling, can not train normally, all rely on self-awareness, everyone's physical preparation is not enough, in addition, the club's problems have not been completely solved, there are many uneasy emotions in the heart, this kind of waiting for not knowing what the future result is very painful, so that the formal games later accumulated more pressure.
◆ In the second stage of the relegation group game, Chongqing was once the only team that did not win at this stage, and the pressure was great at that time, right?
The first few opponents were stronger, playing very hard, the results were not ideal, the team was always at risk of participating in the relegation play-offs, and of course, there were some club situations, all of which combined put a lot of pressure on the team.
◆ In the last game against Wuhan, you were injured shortly after the opening, as one of the few offensive points in the team, what was the most important thing in your mind at that time?
At first, I wanted to let the team doctor see if I could continue to play, but then I felt that it was really not working. After coming down, I was also a little annoyed, anxious, and crazy, so I couldn't help the team on the field at such a critical time, I could only pray in my heart that my teammates could take this game down.
◆ Have you ever thought about the play-offs, and what if you really go to play the play-offs?
I've prepared for the worst in my own mind, and it's possible that the team will end up playing the play-offs. But even in the play-offs, with the cohesion of our team, no matter who the opponent is, we will grit our teeth and fight.
◆ "Football": This season is also an unusual season for you, in the past to compete with foreign aid, now become the team's front line, will you feel that the burden is very heavy?
Feng Jin: There is indeed a certain amount of pressure, of course, it is also a kind of motivation for me. This season, our team's foreign aid is intermittent in training and playing, most of the time is our domestic players on the field, in life is often together, maybe we and foreign aid in the ability of the gap, but I think the domestic players between more tacit understanding.
◆ The team attack is very difficult, can only rely on your repeated attempts, suffered a lot of violations, in the dense schedule, how do you recover?
Our team has a good team doctor Uncle Yin, who has the ability and experience to do medical protection for us every day from morning to night. The team members trusted him very much and gave us very good relaxation and protection.
◆ In the second stage, each of your goals is worth thousands of dollars, which is the key to relegation success, from your personal point of view, have you ever measured the value of these goals?
Personally, I haven't measured it. You don't think so much about it when you play, you just do your best in every game, do your best to create opportunities for your teammates, you can contribute to the team, and every goal for us may mean points and wins, or even relegation. As long as the team can get points, I don't think it matters who scores.
◆ This season, the team's preparation and competition are very difficult, many times on the verge of collapse, when everyone thinks that this team is relegated, how do you continue to insist on playing?
Although we have encountered a lot of difficulties this season, we ourselves never thought we would be relegated, and we have always had this confidence. We have been able to stand in the Chinese Super League for seven seasons, I think there is a reason, not only do we have the ability of the Chinese Super League, but also a tenacity and the spirit and experience of fighting in adversity, which is our confidence.
◆ This team, Chongqing has many elements, you, Wu Qing, Huang Xiyang, as well as assistant coach Qiu Weiguo, and team leader Wei Xin, when you sit down to discuss the survival of this team, what do you say the most?
Quite simply, as a Chongqing native, we can't let our city's team fall into our own hands.
◆ "Football": When the final relegation moment, I saw that you all cried, and even when you were preparing for the meeting before the start of the game, there were also players crying, why is it so tragic?
Feng Jin: Everyone's tears are from the heart, in that situation, it is difficult to control their emotions, the team's situation is not good, everyone is also very confused about the future, and finally it is such a key relegation game, whenever everyone remembers the difficulty of this year, seeing that everyone around them is still working so hard, the tears can't stop flowing. The team completed the relegation, and more importantly, in the process, the coaching staff, the players, the staff went through all kinds of things together, and everyone who persevered to the end selflessly gave their strength for this team.
◆ Because of the lack of wages, whether you enter the division or participate in the game at the end, in fact, the decision is in the hands of your players, from your personal point of view, you are willing to play, and you are willing to run for this team to the end, what is driving you?
For me personally, first of all, I am from Chongqing, and I have a sense of responsibility for this team and for the city. In addition, as a professional player, I think going to the game is also what I should do. Even if I was injured in the end, I kept communicating with the team doctor whether I could continue to play, and this drive did not need any reason.
◆ This season, you and your teammates and staff have experienced all this, what do you think is your biggest gain? Although there were many difficulties, this year our team was more united than ever, and everyone was twisted into a rope. For myself, this year was more stressful and more responsible, and I dare not say that I did a very good job, but I did my best. I feel that under so much difficulty and pressure, in such a special season, to be able to rely on everyone's sweat to achieve the goal, everyone in it will grow.
◆ In the past season, Chongqing was basically relegated in advance, this time the situation is the most dangerous, this feeling of imminent collapse, is this the first time for you?
Until the last game, or even the last moment of the last game, this thrilling feeling is indeed the first experience, can only say that I don't want to go through a second time, and I don't want the team to be relegated.
◆ You said that there are many opportunities to leave this team, but now that you have become an indispensable part of this team, what kind of emotion is there between you and this club?
I have been at this club for nearly 10 years, and I have witnessed the top league with the team, the best results in history, and the relegation, as a Chongqing native, my feelings for the club are very deep, it is difficult to express in simple words, I can only say that I love my city and my team.
◆ Everyone has not been able to get enough salary this season, how does your family view your work?
This has been going on for a long time and my family is still very encouraging and supportive of me. Every player, coach and staff should thank the family behind them, they are also quietly contributing to this team, without their support, I think it is difficult for everyone to work in such a situation, I hope that everyone's persistence can be rewarded, and the good wishes for the future can become a reality.
◆ The result of the final relegation, seeing everything you and your teammates have paid, do you think it is worth it?
It is worth it, we have proved our value, done our duty, completed our work, and it is also an unforgettable experience in everyone's career.
◆ After the success of relegation, the club will go through a series of changes, what do you want to say and expect about this?
I would like to say that everyone in the team has done their job, I hope that the club can fulfill its promises, I hope that the relevant parties can give more attention and support to this club, I hope that our future is getting better and better, and I hope that the future of the city of Chongqing is getting better and better. Finally, I want to shout: Chongqing Xiongqi!