The forgotten half genius, the national team is the lucky star, the club is the glass man, retired at the age of 36

Vladimir Smitchell, one of the representatives of the golden generation of Czech football, has scored 27 goals 81 times for Eastern European Iron Cavaliers.

According to statistics, in the game of scoring, the Czech Republic had 20 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, and the only loss was the 1998 World Cup qualifiers (the Czech Republic lost to Slovenia).

Smitcher, Nedved and Pobosky formed the "three troika" of Czech football. The 1996 European Cup is a classic memory that must be mentioned. In the group stage against Russia, Smitcher's goal in the 88th minute was the key to scoring 1 point. The big scene attributes of the

Smitchell national team are not limited to this.

In the 2000 European Cup against Denmark, he scored twice in three minutes in the second half, and Schmeichel could only whistle to the sky; in the 2004 European Cup against the Netherlands, Smitchell, who came on the bench, scored a key goal, helping the Czech Republic reverse his opponent.

Delicate skills and powerful long-range shooting are standard for Smitchell, but due to repeated injuries in his career, he was once regarded as a "forgotten half-genius."

The 1996 European Championships were the highlight of Czech football, but Smitchell's highlight was not limited to that summer. He played in the midfield and was the fourth player in history to score goals in three consecutive European Cups. You should know that the top three are Klinsmann, Henry, and Nuno Gomez.

Smitcher became famous in Slavia, Prague. In the plot of five years of hard work, he won the Czech League championship and also staged a scene of losing and glorious in the semi-finals of the League Cup.

With the help of the fantasy stage of the 1996 European Cup, Smitchell successfully joined Lance, and the subsequent Ligue 1 championships and French Cup champions enriched his memories.

Perhaps it is a pity that it was not possible to hold hands with the giants in the five major leagues early. After all, Nedved joined Lazio at the age of 24, and Poboski joined Manchester United at the age of 24, but Smitchell, who is slightly younger than the two, has not wasted his time.

The Czech star held hands with Liverpool at the age of 26, and there was a trend of "it's okay to be slower", and the direct reason for his joining was to replace the departing McManaman.

It is worth mentioning that Liverpool’s successful signing of Smitchell cannot be separated from two old acquaintances.

First, Hollier's recommendation, the master and apprentice had a close cooperation in Lance, and the other was the recommendation of the national teammate Borg. After all, both of them had the attributes of "Skoda heavy artillery".

The first time I arrived, the transfer fee of 6 million pounds was naturally controversial. Even though he performed well in the 1996 European Cup, the British media still labeled "half-purple and not red", let alone wearing the No. 7 jersey with special significance (idiot Darglish).

As a newcomer, Smitchell moved forward under pressure and motivation. Putting aside the success and failure and right and wrong later, the Czechs showed off Gerald's life in training class. In Gerald's words, "Every time he touched the ball in training class is so charming."

Liverpool released the top 100 stars in team history in 2006, McManaman ranked 22nd, and his successor Smitchell ranked only 66th.

The reason is that each has its own arguments, and Gerald believes that "he did not extend his training status to the official competition."

And injuries are more powerful than tigers, which is the most intuitive feeling for fans. You should know that in the six seasons of playing for Liverpool, Smitchell has only made 121 appearances and contributed 10 goals, and his glass attributes are particularly obvious.

In 2004, he was missing for six months due to right knee surgery, and in 2006, he missed the World Cup due to a thigh strain. It is hard to even imagine that he had a toe fracture in a 2002 warm-up match due to a shot.

When people are in a low point, saving themselves may be a luxury. It is normal for Smitchell to appear on the bench. He had quarreled with his mentor Hollier and was once delegated to the reserve team. Fortunately, they both retained the space to reconcile.

During his days at Liverpool, Smitchell experienced the style of the "Five Champions League" and worked hard.

Semichel became the first player in the team's history to score three consecutive goals in the League Cup (Takumi Minamio tied); in the 31st round of the 2001-02 season, Smechel's goal in the 90th minute was unambiguous.

If you have to choose the most commemorative goal, it will be the 2005 Champions League final. In the process of Liverpool's Istanbul miracle, Smitchell, Gerrard and Alonso were the heroes of the goal.

It is worth mentioning that the Czechs knocked on Dida's guarded goal with his iconic long shot, and in the final penalty, he also successfully completed his last touch as a Liverpool player.

In the memories afterwards, Smitchell set himself as a lucky person. He did not expect that he would be arranged to play by Benitez, because he had been away from the court for half a year due to his injury and only appeared on the bench 13 times after returning from injury. Cowell's accidental injury gave him the opportunity to say goodbye to the Reds perfectly.

The bitterness of not saying goodbye at Anfield was instantly washed away by the joy of the Champions League championship. Interestingly, the 32nd birthday just happened one day before the Champions League final.

"I was very surprised that Rafa chose me to play. The same person was the same person. He didn't even choose me to make an insignificant game 10 days ago!"

Late gifts and lucky rewards, it doesn't matter even if he returned to Ligue 1 in 2005 to "become a re-cooked meat".

Frankly speaking, revisiting the old place may not necessarily bring back the beauty, and he has not many beautiful memories in Bordeaux..

He was still able to play 25 times in Ligue 1 in the 2005-06 season, but because of a sudden injury during training, he broke his dream of the German World Cup. Smitchell, who was once again "fed" by injuries in the 2006-07 season, only played 3 times, and even experienced the upset bitterness of being amateur teams in the French Cup.

Falling leaves return to their roots in advance is a kind of self-protection. In fact, it was just a two incomplete seasons. Smitchell retired in 2009, but it was a perfection to end his career as a player in Slavia, Prague, where his dream began.

In the days after retirement, Smitchell served as the club assistant coach, director of the Football Association, and leader of the national team. Of course, golf is also his favorite relaxation program, but his most proud job was to open a hotel called "Dance House" in the picturesque Prague.

"This is a lovely place to see the beautiful view of Prague Castle. Every friend from Liverpool is welcome to visit."

"I have 2 kids, so I prefer to spend time with them. I enjoy my life. I have nothing to do with golf, I like to work for Liverpool as an ambassador."

No matter what reason it is to support Smitchell as a boss, he consciously connects himself with Liverpool.

Perhaps, he is destined to have a red heart, but in fact he has always been following Liverpool as a fan.