Shen Menglu: It takes time to adapt to a better league, I firmly believe that my Bundesliga moment will eventually come

On August 31, Beijing time, in the first round of the German Women’s Football League, Leverkusen Women’s Football Team defeated Freiburg Women’s Football Team 3-2. Chinese player Shen Menglu came on as a substitute in stoppage time and completed her debut in the German Women’s Football League. . Yesterday, she updated her half-month diary.

Long time no see, time flies by, and in the blink of an eye we are standing at a new starting point. In the past days, whether it was wind, rain or rainbow, it made me more determined to move forward. Now that I am embarking on a new journey, I feel as if I have returned to the journey I took to Portugal alone three years ago. I am both excited and nervous. However, the difference from three years ago is that now I am facing a new challenge. I am not afraid and devote myself to it. I welcome and embrace every new thing with a calm mind. Looking back on myself at that time and my experiences over the past three years, I feel extremely proud. No matter what difficulties I encountered on the court, in life, or mentally, I persevered. Looking back at the past, I can still remember it vividly. I am full of expectations for the upcoming journey. The future is bright and everything is possible.

On my birthday, May 10th this year, I made the decision to join Bayer Leverkusen. I am full of longing and expectations for my new self. I think my character of daring to challenge, taking risks, and making decisive decisions is also the reason why the club invited me to join and recognized my strength. I also look forward to playing in the Bundesliga, one of the five major leagues. Show your level on the stage.

I am deeply grateful to Celtic Club for their support and the opportunities they have given me over the past two years, which have enabled me to make tremendous progress in all aspects. In this warm family, I had my first Champions League experience and felt the passion of the Champions League. With the hard work of my teammates and I, we made history and won the club's first league championship, which also created a new chapter for the club. My career book has written a glorious page. I sincerely wish Celtic Club to ride the waves and achieve greater success in the new season.

When I first arrived in Leverkusen, I found that this is a city full of strong football atmosphere. Every short distance I can see the flag of Leverkusen hanging high in every corner of the city. The club's emblem is plastered in corners or on the windows of citizens' homes, and there are fans walking in the streets wearing football uniforms. I can't help feeling that whether in Portugal, Glasgow or Leverkusen, football has always been an indispensable cultural element in Europe. Playing in this atmosphere is undoubtedly lucky and happy for a football player.

With this feeling of happiness, I started the team’s daily training and followed the team to Poland for a week-long pre-season training camp. In Europe, pre-season training is a necessary part of every team. It can not only help new players integrate into the team faster, but also deepen the players' mutual understanding and better improve the cohesion of the players. That week, the schedule was very tight, with training, games and various team-building activities scheduled throughout the week. Before the league even started, I had already deeply felt the difference of the Bundesliga, which also laid the foundation for me to truly understand and adapt to the new league. Base.

After returning to Leverkusen, apart from following the team for daily training and various pre-season warm-up matches, I made my own arrangements for the rest of the time. Different from when I was in Scotland, now I rent a house and live alone. While enjoying the quiet time alone, I also have to face the basic necessities of life alone. At the same time, I have also entered the rhythm of preparing for a game every week, waiting for the start of the new season. During this period, I played from right back to No. 10 on the left. After a few games, I deeply realized the challenge of the Bundesliga and felt that the league is faster and stronger. I must continue to improve myself as soon as possible. Adapt to this different league.

On August 31st, I ushered in the first league game of the Bundesliga. After a 6-hour bus journey, we arrived at Freiburg, our away game. The match venue was the former home of the Freiburg men's football team and is now the home of the women's football team. The course environment is great and the quality of the turf is excellent. When I stepped onto the pitch to prepare, I was extremely excited and looking forward to my Bundesliga debut. After the game started, I was placed on the bench. I was substituted at the end of the game. Although it was only for a few minutes, I was considered to have made my Bundesliga debut. I am very happy to get this opportunity, it is a great encouragement to me. Competitive sports are cruel. I know that I need more time to adapt to a better league, better integrate into the team system, and fully gain the trust of the coaching team. Although everything is difficult at the beginning, I have gradually adapted to the team's training rhythm. The new season has begun. The next goal is to show my own characteristics, constantly improve myself, and be full of fighting spirit to prepare for the next game. Prepare. I firmly believe that my Bundesliga moment will eventually come.

I am full of determination and confidence in facing the challenges of the future. Every step I take is working towards a greater goal, and every game is a stage for me to show myself. I know that success will not come easily, but I also understand that only unremitting efforts and firm belief can create a brilliant future. I will continue to move forward, use sweat and persistence to meet higher challenges, and pursue the sky that belongs to me. Believe in yourself and the future. My football dream has just begun. Thank you for your support and companionship.