Royce walked this time, and it was really no easier than losing the championship. Seeing the three iron men on the court, Patrick Herman, Janchik and Royce, wave goodbye one by one, how many fans have mixed feelings in their hearts. Hey, isn't this the legendary "Prussian Hero's Tragedy"?
First of all, we have to talk about Royce. The son of Borussia Mönchengladbach has been playing on this green field since he was a child. Later, although I went to Dortmund, every time I came back, I could always feel the warmth of my hometown in the cheers of the fans. Now, he has announced that he is leaving at the end of the season, and this parting may be more uncomfortable for him than losing a championship.
And then there's Patrick Herman, he's an old fellow of Borussia Mönchen, who has spent 16 years here. From a young lad to a stalwart of the team, Hermann has dedicated almost all of his football career to Borussia Monchenchen. And his teammate, Janchik, is not far behind. The two of them are one after the other, like the twin walls of Mönchen, which has stabilized the defense line for so many years.
The departure of these three players is inevitably embarrassing. The years and events between Borussia Mönchengladbach and Dortmund are all condensed in these few people. For example, Reuss returned to Dortmund that year, bringing countless wonderful moments and giving new life to Dortmund's attacking line. His speed, his breakthrough, and that fatal kick were a nightmare for many opponents.
And the defense of Herman and Janczyk, that is the iron man, the line of defense of flowing water. Especially in big games, they can always step up and block every attack of their opponents with their bodies. Their departure will undoubtedly leave a big gap in the defense line of Borussia Mönchenchen.
Farewells on the pitch are always reluctant. The fans stood in the stands and waved again and again, which was a remembrance of the past years and an expectation for the future. Borussia Mönchenchen and Borussia Dortmund, every duel between these two teams in the Bundesliga is not just a game, but also an emotional collision. Every "Prussian War" is not only a competition for points, but also a competition for honor.
Now, as these former protagonists retire one after another, we can't help but ask: what will the future Borussia Mönchenchen look like, what will the future Dortmund look like? Without Reuss's Dortmund, without Hermann and Janchick's Borussia Mönchenchen, will they find new heroes? Or where will a new legend come from?
In this farewell season, we are not only sending off the players, but also a precious memory. But that's the charm of football, and whether spring or autumn comes, there's always something new to tell on the pitch. Football, a sport that makes the blood of hundreds of millions of people around the world, can always inadvertently weave one legendary story after another.
Against this backdrop, the departures of Reus, Patrick Herman and Janchik were not only a turning point in their careers, but also the end of an era for the entire team and the entire football community. After all, these names are already tied to their club, and to countless exciting games.
We often say that football is round, and no one knows what will happen in the next moment. It's not just about the outcome of the game, it's a metaphor for the fate of the players. Just like Reuss, who would have thought that the young man who used to fly in goal, would become a superstar for Borussia Dortmund and the entire Bundesliga? His departure is not only a personal choice, but also a reminder that in the world of football, after every period of glory, there is always a day to start again.
And Patrick Herman and Janchik, the patrons of Borussia Mönchenchen, are an integral part of the team with their solid defence. Under their protection, Menxing seemed to have an impregnable wall. Their retirement symbolizes the end of the old line of defense and also heralds the birth of a new line of defense.
This inheritance and change is the eternal theme of football. Whenever an old star falls, a new star rises. It's not just a celebration of the players, it's also a celebration of the beauty of the sport. Every time a player leaves, it is a kind of remembrance of the past and an expectation for the future.
And for us ordinary audiences, these parting scenes are undoubtedly a test of emotion. Watching the former heroes leave one by one, we are lamenting the ruthlessness of the years, and at the same time, we are also looking forward to the arrival of new legends. Because in the world of football, every end is a new beginning.
Yes, football is such a never-ending relay race. From Royce to Patrick Herman, from Yanchik to a certain name in the future, the relay race never stops. Every departure is a call to the future.
So, this spring, let us pay the highest tribute to those legends who are about to leave. At the same time, let us look forward to the future with great anticipation, and look forward to new heroes and new legends that will continue to be staged on this green field.