Chinanews.com, March 2nd, Beijing time on March 1st, according to news from the Grasshopper Football Club in Switzerland, Li Lei said at the end of his overseas study that he would give himself a passing grade for his 14-month overseas trip.
Li Lei's departure poster.
Image credit: Grasshopper Football Club Switzerland
Regarding the 14 months of studying abroad, Li Lei said: "In the past 14 months, I have played 14 times on behalf of Grasshopper. I will give myself a passing grade. After all, I jumped out of my comfort zone and tried my own in the European League. What is the ability and level? When I first came here, I adapted quickly, and there may be some difficulties later on, so I didn’t meet my expectations. It’s a pity, but I give myself a passing grade.”
Talking about this experience, Li Lei said that happiness and difficulties coexist.
"It is a very happy thing to be able to play in Europe. There will be some difficulties in this process. I think this is what every player will encounter when he comes to play in Europe. Whether you are a Chinese player, Japan Players, including Korean players, will encounter the same difficulties, and I think this experience is still very valuable."
Li Lei also said frankly that he has gained a lot this year, "I have learned the intensity of European competitions and how to live as a professional player in Europe, including daily arrangements, weekly arrangements, monthly arrangements, step by step. I think everything is very well planned."
"I would like to thank the fans who supported me. I may have played relatively few games here this year, but you have also given me a lot of support. Although the final result did not meet my expectations, it may not meet the expectations of fans and friends. , but I still want to thank those fans who support me." Li Lei said.
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