In this week's UEFA Women's Champions League (UEFA Champions League), the Czech women's soccer team, Slavia Prague, has received heavy news: Chinese women's soccer star Hu Yingjie has officially joined the team's camp.
Hu Yingjie, who used to play for Zhejiang Women's Football Team, is from the same hometown as her national teammate Wu Haiyan, and the two of them have a deep friendship. Hu Yingjie has not only been selected for the national youth team, but also studied journalism at the Center for Nationalities University, and her all-round development has ushered in a new chapter in her career.
When contacting Hu Yingjie, she revealed her unexpected feelings about joining the Czech team: "Originally, I didn't think I could come to the Czech Republic to play soccer, but this club was interested in bringing in a Chinese women's soccer player, and I joined smoothly after screening." Hu Yingjie also said that she will try her best to live up to the expectation of the fans.
"From the time I received the news to the time I departed, that half-month was like a dream, and it wasn't until I arrived in the Czech Republic that I really felt that this dream had come true! Thanks to all the friends who supported me, I will train hard and try to integrate into the team as soon as possible." Hu Yingjie said with gratitude.
Hu Yingjie was coached by former international soccer player Wang Liping during her time at Zhejiang Women's Football Club, and the two of them have a close relationship. This time Hu Yingjie went to the Czech Republic, Wang Liping personally went to the airport to see her off, and urged her to take good care of herself and integrate into the team as soon as possible.
After arriving in the Czech Republic, Hu Yingjie quickly got into training and managed to make the roster for the UEFA Champions League. The flight from China to the Czech Republic was quite a complicated process, after 13 hours of connecting flights, Hu Yingjie received messages from her international teammates upon arrival and felt the warmth of the team.
Hu Yingjie also watched the exciting Czech league matches and marveled at the passion of local soccer: "The day after I arrived in Prague, I watched two strong teams, Slavia and Sparta, play each other, and it was the first time I had ever seen such passionate matches. It was a great experience to be able to watch it up close, taste the food and drink the wine!"
Hu Yingjie said that she will put all her efforts into training next and try to debut the game for FC Slavia Prague as soon as possible to solidify her position in the Czech League.
