Football: The butcher in the midfield at the start, the magic bird stunned

Chapter 223 Decisive Battle at Meazza!
Although they won, the own goal at the last moment made every Roma player feel too lucky.

Especially for the three central defenders of Rome, Juan Jesus' desperate performance at the last moment made their cheeks feel hot.

Mourinho didn't say much in the dressing room, and he generally preferred the players to maintain a relaxed atmosphere.

But as he left the locker room to head to the press conference, he left with one question:
Are you really ready to hit the league championship?

This is a slightly thorny question, but it is undoubtedly on point.

Take those three central defenders as an example.

Smalling thought of his time at Manchester United. As a young man from England who Ferguson personally decided to introduce, he had too much aura at that time, and even once secured a double center back for the club and the national team.

But what about later?

The too smooth young age gave him the idea of ​​"just keep it like this".

He stopped pushing hard and learning new things.

In the end, all this led to his growth not as good as everyone expected. After the arrival of the new coach, he was hidden and traded. It was not until he came to Rome that he realized that if he did not change, his career would be over.

But the skills and concepts of players over the age of 26 have already been finalized, so how easy is it to change?
Mancini also pondered.

After coming out of the Fiorentina youth training team, Mancini was once characterized as an embarrassing player.

In 2016, he was sold to Perugia for a humiliating transfer fee of 15 euros.

In today's football, what is the concept of 15 euros?
Not to mention Mbappé and Neymar's top-tier transfer prices, it is the price of Wu Lei's 150 million euro transfer from Donghai Seaport to the Spaniard. toe.

And Perugia is a team that has no hope of being promoted to Serie A, and even has some difficulties in relegation in Serie B.

But Mancini didn't sink there. Just half a season later, Atlanta brought him back to Serie A at a price of 190 million euros in the winter window.

After playing two wonderful seasons under Gasperini, he finally came to Rome with a transfer fee of 2 million euros, served as the team's vice-captain, and was once selected for the Italian national team.

At that time, he was only 23 years old.

For a while, Mancini was full of ambition, and he felt that he had a bright future.

It wasn't until he dropped out of Roberto Mancini's Euro [-] squad and saw Italy dominate Europe that he knew he wasn't as good as he thought he was.

It wasn't until the arrival of Chen Xiaoliang and Sesco that he realized what a real genius looks like.

At the post-match press conference, both coaches praised Juan Jesus' performance by name, especially Spalletti. He said that if it weren't for the Brazilian central defender's left and right blocks, he might not have waited. With the final own goal, Naples was already behind.

这轮联赛，国际米兰客场1比3声斯佩齐亚，AC米兰主场2比0战胜热那亚，尤文图斯则在主场1比1与博洛尼亚踢平。

积分榜上，AC米兰75分继续领跑，罗马72分仍旧维持3分的差距，尤文图斯和国际米兰同积64分分列第3和第4，那不勒斯62分暂列第5。

Lazio and Fiorentina ranked 53th and 6th with 7 points.

在还有5轮的情况下，积分榜前排已经形成了第2和第3相差8分，第5和第6相差9分的三个梯队。

The two teams in the first echelon compete for the championship, the three teams in the second echelon compete for the Champions League seat, and the two teams in the third echelon defend the final seat in the European war.

In other words, from this moment on, Rome's goal is only AC Milan, which is 3 points ahead of itself.

"Waiting for 21 years, regaining the championship" suddenly became an advertising slogan often seen on the streets of Rome, and many businesses also used it as a selling point to attract business.

There is also a pun here. One is that it has been exactly 2001 years since winning the league championship in 21, and the other is that this season is the 2021-22 season, which also starts in 21 years.

In this game, although Chen Xiaoliang sent an assist and also made the final own goal, the best of the game was given to Naples goalkeeper Meret who made 7 saves in the whole game.

Through the league missions, a total of 5 training points and 1 stamina recovery card were obtained in this field.

Plus the 2 points gained from the 8 days of training and extra training before the game.

Training value 3 → 16
Stamina Recovery Card 1 → 2
The team rested overnight, and the next morning Mourinho let all the players sleep late, and led others to do some simple training in the hotel gym, but because of the enthusiastic feedback from the hotel guests, The training had to end hastily.

In the afternoon, the group flew directly to Milan, the destination of the second tough battle.

After checking into the hotel, Mourinho called the players for a meeting.

In addition to the tactical explanation, he specifically analyzed the schedule.

本轮面对国米后，罗马剩下的4个对手分别是主场踢第12的博洛尼亚、客场踢第7的佛罗伦萨、主场踢第18的威尼斯、最后一轮去都灵挑战第13的都灵队。

而AC米兰后五轮的对手分别是第6的拉齐奥（客场）、第7的佛罗伦萨（主场）、第9的维罗纳（客场）、第10的亚特兰大（主场）以及末轮对第8的萨索洛（客场）。

Exactly five teams from 6th to 10th.

On the whole, except for Inter Milan, the rest of Roma's opponents are generally weaker than AC Milan's opponents.

The key to everything lies in whether Inter Milan can win.

Still in the world-renowned Meazza Stadium.

However, the desperate Mourinho still thought of a countermeasure for the team, and the rest is how the players implement it.

In the past few days, the players traveling with the team seem to be very quiet. Basically, they are on the same line between the training ground and the hotel. Occasionally, they go out to buy something, and they go back quickly.

Everyone's thoughts are all on the next fate-determining game.

When he was free at night, Sesco called Chen Xiaoliang, Abraham and Wu Lei to his room to play illegal 22.

When it comes to games, Abraham is an expert among them. He likes to use the Roman team the most, and then manipulate himself to score the ball through several players.

Chen Xiaoliang, who only liked to play strategy simulation games like Football Manager before time-traveling, but only knew how to focus on training after time-traveling, was naturally the best one among the four.

Every time after Abraham "tortured" Chen Xiaoliang in this way, Chen Xiaoliang would pat him on the head with a pillow and say, "Can you practice your header and your positioning? West."

However, today was different from usual. After playing two games, everyone lost interest in continuing to play, and they were all concerned about the same thing.

Sesco: "Brother Liangzi, before you came to the team, did you think that you could win the league championship in the first season?"

Chen Xiaoliang: "Why did you ask me first? What about you? You have won the Austrian Super League twice."

Cesco: "I really didn't expect it. At that time, Riise told me that the team would definitely hit the championship within three years. I also thought it was more reliable."

Chen Xiaoliang: "What about you? Tammy? You just won the Champions League."

Abraham threw the handle in his hand on the bed: "What's the use? I can't play the main force at Chelsea. Tuchel doesn't like my type. He would rather let Werner and Haverts stand in front than send me. Start."

Wu Lei asked Abraham: "How many games have you played in the Champions League?"

Abraham counted: "13 games, 5 games last season, and 8 games before that."

Wu Lei: "It's amazing, I've never played in the Champions League, Benjamin, how about you?"

Cesco: "I played 14 games, 12 in the group stage, and 2 qualifying games, hey, 1 game more than Tami. But I haven't won the Champions League."

He turned to Abraham and asked: "Tammy, how does it feel to win the Champions League?"

Abraham: "It's cool. Although I didn't make it to the big list, I can only sit on the bench and watch. But one thing to say, I think my luck is pretty good. It's better to have a crown than no crown."

Wu Lei: "That's right, how many people can't get what they want in their lifetime. I don't ask too much. If I can win a championship with the team this year, any championship, I will be satisfied. This trip to Europe will not be in vain."

Chen Xiaoliang patted Wu Lei on the shoulder: "It will happen."

The night before the game, Chen Xiaoliang added the 8-point training value of the away training in the past two days to the system.

Training value 16 → 24
He added 20 points to the dribble.

Dribble 13→14
Training value 24 → 4
At 4:23 on April 18, in the locker room of the Meazza Stadium, the two sides got the opponent's starting list.

Inter Milan:

Goalkeeper: Captain Handanovic;

Central defenders: Skriniar, De Vrij, Dimarco;
Full midfielders: Dumfries, Perisic;
Midfielder: Brozovic;

Central midfield: Barrera, Charhanoglu;

Forwards: Dzeko, Lautaro.

Among these people, De Vrij and Dumfries of the Netherlands, Brozovic and Perisic of Croatia, and Lautaro of Argentina will definitely be selected for the World Cup squad of their respective countries. The main force of the team.

On the Roma side, Mourinho returned to his familiar 4-2-3-1 formation.

Goalkeeper Patricio returned from injury and Forzato returned to the bench;

Ibanez and Mancini partnered as central defenders, and Malaysia and Celik served as full-backs;
Two defensive midfielders, Matic and Wellertu;

Central midfielder Chen Xiaoliang;

The left and right wingers are right-footed Pellegrini on the left, and left-footed Zaniolo on the right;
Center Sesco leads the way.

Since AC Milan’s away game against Roma to challenge Lazio will start in 2 hours and 45 minutes, if Roma can win, they will tie the latter in one more round of points, and the pressure created will also be extraordinary. .

Inzaghi was as low-key as ever before the game, saying that this is just an ordinary game, but the team will still go all out for the Champions League places.

But Zhang Kangyang, chairman of the Inter Club, has another argument:
Inter Milan is a giant. We always fight for the championship and the highest level of competition. Every player wearing a Nerazzurri shirt must be in awe of the history and prestige of the club, and must fight for the honor of the club.

Likewise, Inter are not prepared to be any other club's stepping stones on the path to glory.

Of course, the media will not write so many words in one brain when starting the title.

Gazzetta dello Sport: "Chapter: Roma's league title dream will end at San Siro"

simple and clear.

Chen Xiaoliang and Handanovic guessed on behalf of both sides, and Inter Milan took the lead.

When the two teams stood still, the system [咚咚咚] jumped out several lines of golden words:

[Old Enemy Detected: Nicolo Barrera]

[Enemy Mission: In this game, the enemy's passes, steals, interceptions, headers, and assists are all less than the host's and no goals are scored]

[Restrictions: After the game, the player's score, the enemy's score is lower than the host's score]

[Mission Reward: 1 legendary star cards of the team where the enemy belongs]

As the words dissipated, two more lines appeared:
[Exclusive mission: win when facing the giants]

[Task Reward: Randomly get a Legendary Star Card (5 minutes) of the giants]

The mission of the wealthy family plus the mission of the old enemy, plus the competition for the championship, Chen Xiaoliang has no reason to lose any of them!
"Beep!" The game begins!
Lou Yichen: "Friends from the audience! Welcome to the 34th round of Serie A this season brought by Penguin Live! Inter Milan is playing at home at San Siro against the visiting Roma team!
Today's commentary is brought to you by Liu Yue and me!
The law enforcement of this game is the famous Italian coach Osatu, who was appointed by FIFA to be the referee of the World Cup opener at the end of the year, when the host Qatar will face Ecuador! "

Liu Yue: "That's right, the Serie A league arranged for him to enforce the game because of his ability to enforce the law. I hope that in such a strong dialogue, there will be no controversies that have been repeatedly criticized by fans."

Lou Yichen: "Let's see! Inter Milan launched a rush attack at the beginning!"

"Calhanoglu advances! Pass to Barrera!"

"Danger!"

"Barrera shoots from a distance!"

"Dangerous! The ball just missed the post!"

Liu Yue: "The first goal was completed in just 15 seconds, from the kick-off in the center circle to the top of the center field, and then to Barrera's long-range shot. Except for a slight adjustment when Charhanoglu advanced, There was no pause for the rest of the time."

Lou Yichen: "Looking at the replay, the ball almost missed the post. Patricio missed almost 10 games. Although No. 2 goalkeeper Forzato performed well, Mourinho Or let the Portuguese national who has just recovered return to the starting lineup."

Liu Yue: "The camera was transferred to Fuzzato in a very timely manner. It seems that there are some small emotions in my heart."

Lou Yichen: "On the court, Chen Xiaoliang is loudly reminding his teammates, especially his two defensive midfielders!"

"In the defense just now, the two people's attention was not at all on Barrera, who inserted a long shot from the back, so no one blocked the middle area in front of the penalty area!"

Liu Yue: "According to Mourinho's usual formation of three central defenders this season, even if there is no protection in the middle, there will still be a central defender in the middle who can pounce to block it. Today we should play 4 defenders, two central defenders One left and one right in the penalty area, it seems that the players on the Roma side have not adjusted in time."

Lou Yichen: "At the pre-match press conference, some reporters asked Mourinho why Roma always lost the ball first when facing strong teams this season. Mourinho attributed the reason to concentration and slowness. Hot. Nearly the same thing today."

On the field, Patricio prepares to tee off.

Chen Xiaoliang returned to his position in the midfield after speaking to Wellertu and Matic.

Patricio twisted his neck, stretched his back, and flicked the ball to Malasia on the left.

Barrera's kick just now was very sudden, and he didn't react. Even though he had been on the battlefield for a long time, it still scared him into a cold sweat.

But for the goalkeeper, he is not afraid that the opponent will shoot fiercely, but he is afraid that the opponent will only shoot once for a long time.

And it was precisely this kick that completely activated the nerves in Patricio's body.

Malaysia took a few steps and passed it to Weiletu who was plugging in. After Weiletu received the ball, Barrera greeted him, standing 3 meters away and bending slightly to defend.

Wellertu doesn't get entangled with him, Mourinho has arranged it, and today's key is two words: simple and fierce!

The offensive routine is simple, but the defense must be fierce!

Wellertu pushed the outside instep of his right foot and passed it to Chen Xiaoliang!
Brozovic must have stared at Chen Xiaoliang from afar since Patricio kicked off just now.

At this moment, let alone Inter Milan, the whole of Italy knows that this 17-year-old guy is the real soul of Rome.

The more strength he is allowed to exert, the greater the blow his opponent will bear.

However, as the man standing behind Modric and Rakitic in the national team, Brozovic has seen the best midfielder in the world, not to mention that he is also the number one excellent midfielder in the entire football ranking.

While observing, he used his movement to cut off the connection between Chen Xiaoliang and Cesko.

On both sides, Dumfries and Perisic have also returned to defense.

"Let's pass it on, let's see where you can pass it on."

Brozovic thought to himself.

Chen Xiaoliang ran to 35 meters in front of the penalty area, and swung his right leg violently!
Not to mention Brozovic, all Inter Milan players were shocked: What is he going to do? !
No, no!
It must be a false shot. He has played this routine several times. In the pre-match analysis video of the coaching staff, Chen Xiaoliang has been thoroughly studied from top to bottom.

Including the trick he used in Glasgow Rangers to step on the ball after a fake shot to trick the opponent into a tackle and then win a foul and get a penalty kick.

He must pass it on to Sesco!

In the restricted area, De Vrij stuck firmly to Sesco, and even secretly grabbed the jersey around his waist with his right hand to prevent him from suddenly starting to throw himself away.

And Skriniar also recovered and stood near Cesc to prevent Chen Xiaoliang from helping De Vry to compete for the top when Chen Xiaoliang passed the high-altitude ball.

"boom!"

The ball roared like a cannonball and flew towards the goal!
Long shot? !
Brozovic can't believe it!
Throughout the season, Chen Xiaoliang only shot 4 times from outside the penalty area!The coaching team clearly stated that long-range shooting is the last choice among all the options he takes when he is outside the penalty area!

Before he could react, the ball almost brushed his ears with a "woo" and flew over in a gust of wind!

Handanovic takes off, with his left hand out!

"clang!"

The ball hit the outside of the post and popped out of the baseline!

Lou Yichen: "Oh! It's a pity! Compared with Barrera's kick just now, Chen Xiaoliang's kick is farther away and hits closer to the goal!"

Liu Yue: "The strength and angle are excellent. It's a volley with the back of the foot. It's like an elevator ball in the air, but the angle is a bit off."

Lou Yichen: "Only 2 minutes after the start, the midfielders of the two teams each completed a high-quality long-range shot outside the opponent's penalty area! It completely ignited the desire for survival of both sides!"

Chen Xiaoliang, who was running back, didn't have any regrets about missing the goal just now.

However, on the way back, Barrera was also running towards his own half.

The two looked at each other, neither prepared to back away.

Seeing that they were about to collide, "Beep!"

The referee Osatu blew his whistle and called the two over.

"Don't mess around, just focus on the game, OK?"

Barrera nodded expressionlessly, and Chen Xiaoliang smiled slightly at Osatu.

It seems that everything is calm, but the flames of confrontation are already blazing at this moment!

　Thanks to the senior director of the club [Xuanyuan Jiagedaqi] for the 10 monthly tickets!
　　Thanks to the senior director of the club [1as23d1] for the 6 monthly tickets!
　　Kneel down and thank you two big guys!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)