After being rejected, I became Shi Yijiao

Chapter 229 San Siro will always be your home!
After the Hamburg team arrived in Milan, Pan Yi attended the pre-match press conference.

This press conference also attracted the attention of many media.

After all, this is the first time Pan Yi has faced his old club since he left Milan!
Everyone naturally wants to know how Pan Yi is feeling now, and how does he view this game?

Pan Yi said frankly:

"Milan was my first stop in professional football and I will always have a special affection for it."

"In many cases, I will miss the days when I was here, and I will also miss the enthusiastic fans here, even the taxi driver and the proprietress of the ramen shop."

"But I am a professional coach and now Milan is my opponent. So I will do my best in tomorrow's game and strive for victory!"

A reporter asked Pan Yi what he thought of Milan.

After all, Milan has been troubled both internally and externally in the past two years. Whether it is the club's operating conditions or the team's performance, the situation has been declining. Of course, the reporter wants to know what Pan Yi thinks of his old club, including those voices calling for him to come back as the head coach .

However, Pan Yi declined to comment on this aspect.

He said it had nothing to do with this game, so he didn't want to say anything more.

In fact, in the past two years, many reporters have asked Pan Yi about the use of troops by Allegri.

In particular, I asked many times about whether it was reasonable to abandon several of the original main players, but Pan Yi did not give a positive response.

This can be regarded as a certain degree of respect for Allegri.

After all, although Pan Yi knows that Allegri does have a lot of problems in the use of players and understanding of tactics, but even if he points it out in front of reporters, what will change?

Ah Jiong, the stubborn Italian coach, might listen to Pan Yi when he was on the team, but now that Pan Yi is an outsider, how can Allegri listen to him?

I just feel that Pan Yi is very rude to point fingers outside - of course, professional coaches rarely comment on the coaching level of their peers, which really lacks respect.

Besides, if Allegri really used Pan Yi's method to achieve continuous victories, then who should take the credit?
Then Allegri really can never get rid of the nickname "Pan Yi Puppet", a nickname that Milan fans have begun to spread in private.

However, when the reporter asked about Milan's current players, Pan Yi still had a chat.

Commenting on the technical characteristics of the opponent's players, including any targeted measures, is the practice at the press conference, so we can talk about it.

However, today is not what it used to be. Pan Yi's main lineup in Milan more than a year ago now only has Mane, De Sciglio, Abate, Ederson and a few others.

Among them, Pan Yili advocated the introduction, and there were only Mane and Edson.

So Pan Yi also focused on them.

"Mane is very fast and has a strong impact in the frontcourt. In the past two years, he has also made great progress in ball control and shooting. We must find a way to effectively defend him."

"Ederson has also become more consistent in front of goal, and of course I like the confidence he has with his feet. His long balls have even become a regular part of Milan's attack, which we will also Pay attention."

"De Sciglio has secured the main position in the current Milan. I am very pleased. He is a player who can play both left and right full backs very well. I like players with such characteristics very much, which is why I would suggest it at the beginning. Promote him early from the youth team to the first team..."

Soon, the reporter asked about the Milan players who left the team this season, especially Van Dijk, Kante and Salah who have now joined Hamburg.

The reporter asked: "They couldn't play the main force in Milan last season. Is it because of their ability or the use of the head coach?"

The topic brought up Allegri again.

The reporter is just afraid that the world will not be chaotic, and just wants Pan Yi to comment on Allegri!
And Pan Yi was not fooled either.

He just said indifferently: "There is an old saying in our country of Long. It is called oranges born in Huainan, and oranges born in Huaibei. The leaves are similar, but the taste is actually different. So why? The water and soil are different."

There were a bunch of question marks on the heads of the reporters, and there were a few big words in the eyes of Pan Yi: "Speak human!"

Pan Yi explained: "What this means is that the environment in which people live will affect their development. The three of them are definitely world-class players, which is why I brought them to Hamburg. As for why they Not being able to play the main force in Milan can only be understood as the environment at that time is no longer suitable for them."

What he said was very cryptic, and he didn't say bluntly that Allegri would not employ people.

But people with a discerning eye can see that these sentences are all about Allegri.

"Why don't you use such a good player?"

"Look, they came to my tent, aren't they alive again?"

"Tomorrow, I will give you a live lesson to see how these three players use it!"

But Pan Yi didn't really say that after all.

Therefore, the reporter's blaming behavior did not really succeed.

In the end, Pan Yi said that even if Hamburg plays away tomorrow, they will definitely not play conservatively!
"I said it before the Bundesliga started, this season we want to play a good attack."

"It's not only in the Bundesliga, but also in the Champions League."

"So, in this critical battle, we will still hold high the banner of offense and dedicate a wonderful game to the fans on the scene and in front of the TV!"

……

On the evening of September 9, San Siro Stadium.

The [-] fans are all seated, and they are all excitedly waiting for the players and coaches of both sides to walk out of the player tunnel.

In the famous South Stand, there is a giant tifo printed with eight Champions League trophies on display.

But what is more eye-catching are the various slogans all over the stands, as well as various photos of Pan Yi in Milan uniform!

"Pan Yi, welcome home!"

"You are always welcome in Milan!"

"San Siro will always be your home..."

This proves Pan Yi's status and popularity in the minds of Milan fans.

Although Pan Yi was only an assistant coach when he was in Milan, countless facts told them that the coach who really made Milan reach the pinnacle of the Triple Crown was Pan Yi!

Pan Yi's great success in Hamburg after leaving Milan is in stark contrast to Allegri's difficulty in Milan, and it is telling the world who is the real helm of the invincible Milan back then!
It is precisely because of this that when the results of the draw for the UEFA Champions League group stage this season came out, the hearts of Milan fans were conflicted.

Of course they hope that Pan Yi will go home and have a look, but they are afraid that the coach who knows Milan best will strike back and deal a fatal blow to this Milan team that has begun to decline.

Of course, there are still quite a few fans who even hope that Pan Yi can really beat Milan, and then prompt Allegri to dismiss get out of class, and then replace Pan Yi to take office...

After all, in the hearts of many Milan fans, Pan Yi is the only savior, the only choice that can save Milan from fire and water!

He went to a Bundesliga relegation team at the beginning, but now he has reached the Champions League in just one year and reached the front of Milan.

This heavy report card is enough to make Milan fans fantasize about the brilliance when Pan Yi really stood at San Siro as the head coach of Milan.

However, many of them ignore one fact.

That is, it is impossible for Pan Yi to leave Hamburg and switch to Milan now.

He is determined to make a name for himself in Hamburg, not to mention, he came to Milan, so what about Galliani?
When Pan Yi came to a team, he would need director-level authority!
This is why Galliani would talk about transfers and family affairs with Pan Yi, but he would never mention inviting Pan Yi to return to Milan to coach.

But fans are fans.

They just exude their simple emotions on the field, as for the twists and turns in the football market, they don't want to care about it, and they can't care about it!

They just want to tell Pan Yi in their own way: "Milan fans will always love you!"

……

Of course, Pan Yi felt the enthusiasm of the Milan fans very early on.

As early as he came to Milan with the team, every Milan fan who met him would greet him warmly and ask for autographs or group photos.

When he arrived at the San Siro Stadium, every familiar staff member would greet him with hugs and handshakes.

When Pan Yi followed the players of the two teams out of the player tunnel, he truly experienced what it means to "go home".

When the players walked out one by one and appeared in the sight of the fans, of course the fans would shout bursts of shouts.

Especially when the three old Milan players, Kante, Van Dijk and Salah, walked out of the passage, the cheers continued.

Including the appearance of assistant coach Inzaghi, it also triggered bursts of screams and cheers.

This is a real Milan celebrity!

And when the players finished walking and Pan Yi appeared at the entrance of the passage, the sound suddenly rose to a whole new level!

The sound from the [-] fans in the entire stadium engulfed every corner of the stadium like a flood.

"Pan Yi!"

"Pan Yi!"

"Pan Yi!..."

In the stadium stands, more and more fans noticed Pan Yi, and more and more people called him.

In the end, everyone in all directions shouted Pan Yi's name hoarsely.

Pan Yi stood there and started waving his hands to greet the fans in the stands.

And this move caused everyone to respond in greater decibels.

Pan Yi was very moved, he even felt as if sand had gotten into his eyes, and he wanted to rub them a little.

But he held back.

He is the head coach of the visiting team today and is here to beat Milan.

Milan is special to him, but this special emotion can only be suppressed in his heart before the game.

Pan Yi patted his chest, then bowed deeply to the surrounding stands as a response to the fans' love for him, and then walked to the visiting team's bench.

And the scene was watched by the players of the two teams who were already standing on the field, and many people were a little stunned.

What kind of courtesy is this!

All the fans of the home team are cheering for the head coach of a visiting team!
This seems very unreasonable.

Is this still an opponent?

Even if you are an opponent, you have only heard that famous stars are treated like this when they come home. How can you say that Pan Yi was just an assistant coach at the beginning. As for being so popular?
And only the old Milan players of the two teams know how high Pan Yi's status is in the minds of Milan fans...

"There is always someone who will leave a deep imprint in your heart."

"There is always someone who has your happiest time."

"There is always someone who still cares about you when you haven't seen him for a long time."

"There is always a person, even if he leaves your sight, his face is still the brightest sunshine in your heart."

"It was a kind of tacit understanding, just like lovers falling in love at first sight."

"That first meeting of eyes is destined to be hard to let go."

"From now on, his every move affects your sight and drives your heartbeat..."

In the media area on the stands, He Wei, the commentator of CCTV5, was reciting poems emotionally.

Of course, he has his unique way of expressing the care and hope of Milan fans for Pan Yi.

The guest commentator Zhang Lu also actively cooperated with the poet's performance: "Hey."

Of course, the media area is far more than just the two of them.

The game attracted the attention of the whole world, and hundreds of media reporters and TV commentators from all over the world gathered at the San Siro Stadium.

They are so popular with Pan Yi, so naturally they don't have the poetic expression like He Wei. Thousands of words can only be merged into one word: "I'm grass!"

Of course, media workers from all over the world still have different opinions on whether Pan Yi is worthy of the love of Milan fans.

The host of Sky Sports thinks this is too exaggerated: "Even if former Milan coaches like Sacchi, Capello or Ancelotti return to San Siro, they may not be treated like this, right?"

But the host of German TV [-] thinks this is normal: "You may have stayed in the UK for too long and don't know what's going on in continental Europe. Pan Yi's popularity is really too high now! I even think he Even higher than famous coaches like Guardiola and Mourinho! If you add his influence in East Asia, hehe..."

The French sports TV channel sports1 believes that it is not necessarily because of how good Pan Yi is, but because Allegri is really bad.

When Pan Yi was there, Milan played passionate football. After arriving in Hamburg, they also played wonderful offensive football in Hamburg.

On the other hand, Allegri, not to mention taking Milan's performance down a notch, played every game without content, making people drowsy.

In such a comparison, it's no wonder Milan fans don't miss Pan Yi!

As for the extent of Pan Yi's influence in world football now, more reporters even opened their mouths:

"Is he more popular than Guardiola and Mourinho? How many Champions Leagues does he have? Being an assistant coach doesn't count."

"That is, he has not even led the team to win a real championship independently, let alone the German Super Cup, it is a friendly match."

"Hehe, just wait, his Hamburg will soon be a blockbuster in this season's Bundesliga and Champions League."

"I still believe in the Bundesliga. After all, he only needs to press Bayern. But the Champions League? Every strong team here is enough for him to drink a pot!"

"Yeah, Hamburg can be regarded as a new team in the Champions League, right? Being assigned to such a death group again, it would be good if the group can qualify."

"Qualify? To overwhelm Ajax and take the third place in the group to play in the Europa League, I think it is far beyond expectations!"

"Don't underestimate Hamburg. Have you seen their match against Bayern? It's a strong team. So I think they can at least reach the quarter-finals!"

"Final eight? Let's take a gamble! If Hamburg enters the quarterfinals of the Champions League this season, I will run naked during the live broadcast..."

……

If you find the person with the most complicated mood in the San Siro Stadium, it is none other than AC Milan coach Allegri.

When he shook hands with Pan Yi, the fans behind him kept shouting "Allegri dismissed! We want Pan Yi!", which made him very embarrassed.

But Allegri had a pretty good relationship with Pan Yi after all, so he could only shake hands with Pan Yi with a smile and chat for a few words.

What to talk about specifically, in fact, it is homely, translated into Chinese is probably:

"Have you eaten?"

"have eaten."

"Have you been okay recently?"

"Forget it, sorry."

"What's wrong?"

"My daughter doesn't study hard, and she wants to go to Hamburg to study at university."

"Oh, Valentina? I met you sometime and I helped you clean up..."

After chatting, Allegri returned to the home team's bench.

When he plopped down on the seat, Jon looked really ugly.

Of course not because of the content of the chat, but the fans in the stands who kept shouting.

This also made him even more determined that this game must be won!

He wants to let these ignorant fans see for themselves who is the real owner of San Siro!

However, the next scene caused Allegri's young heart to suffer a lot of trauma.

After the players of the two teams took a group photo, Milan player Manette ran over to the visiting team's bench and hugged Pan Yi heavily.

Then Edson, De Sciglio and others also came over and hugged Pan Yi one by one.

It's nothing to hug, the problem is the sincere emotion in their eyes, which Allegri has never been able to understand.

The relationship between him and the players is just a workplace relationship, a working relationship similar to that between superiors and subordinates.

But between Pan Yi and these players, it seems like best friends.

So Allegri will never understand, why he has never been treated like this...

The embrace of the Milan players and Pan Yi also made the fans in the audience excited.

They shouted Pan Yi's name again, as if they had returned to the glory days when they won the Triple Crown together.

"I will always thank you, Coach Pan Yi, without you I would not be where I am today." Mane said sincerely, "I have learned a lot under your hands."

Pan Yi nodded slightly at Mane.

Of course he understood what Mane meant.

If it weren't for him, Mane might still be undergoing trial training in some training camp, at most he would be accepted by an unknown French team.

According to the normal timeline of Pan Yi's previous life, Mane would not become popular until he was 24 years old. How could he become Milan's main player at the age of 20 like today?
But the funny thing is that it is precisely because Mane has become Milan's main force, he has also become the person Allegri asked to stay in the team, and he cannot return to Pan Yi's account like Kanter and the others.

This can be regarded as a mistake, and it is a trick of good fortune.

The same is true of Edson.

Otherwise, Pan Yi would also consider a goalkeeper like him.

But now he can only be an opponent.

Pan Yi patted Edson on the shoulder and said with a smile: "You have to be careful, you may pick up the ball from the goal several times tonight..."

……

Back on the seat, Inzaghi, who was also welcomed by the fans, smiled and said to Pan Yi: "The San Siro fans welcome you, it feels like you have played here for ten years, and I am the guy who has only worked here for one year. .”

"Are you jealous?" Pan Yi teased.

"I'm just surprised that your charm is so great." Inzaghi smiled and asked suddenly, "Then you really haven't thought about returning to Milan to coach one day?"

"Perhaps." Pan Yi shrugged his shoulders, and did not directly deny it, "Who knows what will happen in the future? But now we have to study how to defeat Milan..."

"Didn't you have studied it long ago." Inzaghi said, but still looked at the field.

Nagelsman also came over and discussed together.

At this time, the players who had separated from the two sides and waited for the start of the game also stood in their respective positions.

These positions clearly show that both sides are 433-[-]-[-] formation.

Here in Hamburg.

Forwards: Mitrovic, Salah, Son Xingmin.

Midfield: De Bruyne, Casemiro, Paulinho.

Defenders: Robertson, Rudiger, Van Dijk, Carvajal.

Goalkeeper: Keylor Navas.

Compared with the previous match against Dortmund in the Bundesliga, Pan Yi made six adjustments in the starting lineup.

Not to mention Robertson and Van Dijk returning to the starting lineup on the defense line, this is to use the best defense line to play against Milan.

The deployment of the midfield is targeted.

In the midfield trio, Pan Yi used Paulinho instead of Kanter in the starting lineup, because Allegri now likes crosses and high ball tactics, so Kanter's aerial advantage will be more obvious, so it is better Use the taller and bigger Paulinho to control the midfield.

The use of Mitrovic in the forward line is also based on the same considerations. While strengthening the air superiority, he can use his body to resist Milan's double central defenders, and focus on Mex.

The lineup of the opposite AC Milan is basically within Pan Yi's expectations.

Forwards: Balotelli, Niang, Mane.

Midfielders: Muntari, Montolivo, De Jong.

Defenders: De Sciglio, Mex, Zapata, Abate.

Goalkeeper: Ederson.

It was exactly the same as the starting lineup in their last Serie A game.

This is also the old habit of Allegri.

Uh... well, in fact, there is no need for a professional coach like Pan Yi, and most fans can guess that Allegri will form such a lineup.

Therefore, before the game started, Pan Yi had already taken the lead.

And the next step is to see the actual performance of the players on both sides in the game, as well as the coach's on-the-spot command!
(End of this chapter)