Ten minutes or so into the match, Mainz had already used pretty much every trick in their book.
On the right flank, Helle didn't dare push up too far.
On the left, Foyelner, a player cast off by Bayern, couldn't break through Oddo's side at all.
In the middle, Hainauer's performance was also lackluster against the double pivot of Van Bommel and Schweinsteiger.
Passes weren't connecting, and their combination plays weren't coming off.
What could they do?
"Just wait a little longer. If Wang Shuo can seize an opportunity..."
Klopp had placed his hopes on Wang Shuo.
He was currently the only player on the Mainz squad who could threaten Bayern through individual skill.
...
The rain was still falling.
The pitch remained slick and wet.
But Klopp's opening gambits had failed.
Ultimately, with only Wang Shuo stationed up front, it wasn't a difficult task for Bayern's defenders.
