The Prince of Inter Milan starts with Brother Xiaosa

Chapter 211 It's Difficult
  In the last game of the TIM Cup, AC Milan continued to play against their city rival Inter Milan.

Juventus, which has played two games and lost both of them, has withdrawn from the championship ahead of schedule.

The Milan duo will compete for the championship trophy in the last 45 minutes of the game.

Whoever wins the final game between the Rossoneri and the Nerazzurri will win the championship smoothly.

Compared with the starting line-up against Juventus in the first game, Benitez replaced all eleven players.

Castellachi replaced Cesar, Samuel and Cordoba replaced Lucio and Materazzi. Young players Biabiani, Obi and Mariga also got opportunities to play. The striker Milito hits a single arrow.

That's right, Inter Milan's formation was adjusted to 4231 for this game, with Leo connecting in the midfield behind Milito.

"The head coach is trying to trick us again."

It seems that 4231 and 433 are almost the same, but in fact they are very different.

Whether this tactic can be successful or not does not depend on Leo, it still depends on whether the two wingers Biyabiani and Obi on the left and right wings can produce the effect Benitez wants.

AC Milan also replaced as many as eight players, leaving only Ambrosini, Pirlo, and Bonera in the starting lineup, and the formation was also adjusted to 4, 3, 1, 2.

Kazakhstan teenager Merkel formed a trident with Inzaghi and Huntelaar.

As soon as the game started, Flamini's long-range shot from outside the penalty area hit the Inter Milan defender and bounced off the baseline.

corner kick!

Pirlo took a corner kick from the right, and Inzaghi's header in front of the penalty area hit the crossbar and bounced off!

Inter Milan's goalkeeper Castellachi hurriedly pressed the ball under him!

Leo made a diagonal pass in the middle. Thornton broke into the right side of the penalty area and shot wide with his left foot after cooperating with Obi on the right!

AC Milan counterattacked, Odo passed a diagonal pass from the right, and Inzaghi volleyed with his left foot in front of the goal.

Then Ambrosini kicked down Biabiani who was dribbling the ball at high speed, and Inter Milan got a free kick.

The distance from the goal was too far for a direct attack, so Leo chose to pass the free kick.

Gianluca Zambrotta got ahead of Milito, who was fighting for the top, and headed the ball out of the baseline.

Then Leo's corner kick was accurately placed, and Samuel's header was bravely blocked by Abbiati!

In the 18th minute, Biraghi replaced Chivu.

Flamini kicked Biraghi down with a vicious flying tackle and was given a yellow card by the referee.

Many of the players on the Nerazzurri field, especially the offensive players in the frontcourt, are young players, and they are "newcomers" who have not had much contact with Leo.

It seems a bit difficult to expect them to cooperate with me.

Then the decision is yours. Taking advantage of the dead ball, Leo stepped forward and whispered a few words to Milito, and the Argentinian nodded.

Pirlo made a diagonal pass from the left side of the penalty area, and Huntelaar's right-footed shot from the back was saved by Castellachi with one palm to save the baseline!
  Inter Milan's chance to counterattack!
  After getting the ball, Leo quickly broke forward and rushed past Merkel and Pirlo.

A direct pass penetrated the Rossoneri's back line!

Milito rushed over and hit a low shot with his right foot from the sideline of the penalty area that bounced off Yepes who was returning to defend!
  AC Milan goalkeeper Abbiati flew sideways and hit the ball!

A minute later, the Nerazzurri made a comeback, and Leo pulled a pass from the right wing!
  Milito's right-footed volley next to the penalty spot was blocked by Bonera again!

"It's hard!"

Leo sighed helplessly with his hands on his hips. Milito was unable to support himself in the penalty area. Biabiani and Obi still lacked experience and did not know when to provide support to their teammates.

Biraghi stepped forward with an assist from the left, and a diagonal pass was cleared by Gianluca Zambrotta.

However, Zambrotta's clearance ball not only did not go far, but also hit Bonera's leg not far away and bounced near the top of the penalty area.

Leo happily accepted the gift from the opponent's central defender.

The right foot flicked and buckled, and with a slight adjustment, he volleyed hard!
  Abbiati flew to save the direction of the slightly deflected ball but still couldn't stop it from entering the net!
  One to zero!

Inter Milan took the lead!
  Leo didn't celebrate too excitedly, he just smiled and high-fived his teammates.

The Rossoneri, who were lagging behind, made successive substitutions. Pirlo, Bonera and Ambrosini were all substituted.

Inter Milan continued to control the situation on the field.

It's a pity that Obi and Biabiani's final kick was not up to par. Leo sent them excellent passes many times and they failed to seize the opportunity to expand the score.

Mariga's volley from the front of the penalty area on the right side was confiscated by Abbiati.

Two minutes later, Biabiani's low shot from a small angle on the left side of the penalty area was also obtained by Abbiati.

Then Yepes tripped Milito in front of the penalty area, and Inter Milan got a very good free kick opportunity.

Leo's free kick went directly around the wall!
  However, the falling ball was not controlled well, and it fell a little too late. It hit the crossbar and bounced back, but was confiscated by Milan goalkeeper Abbiati.

The game lasted for thirty minutes, and Inter Milan temporarily led 1-0.

Benitez made continuous substitutions, and young players from the youth training such as Coutinho, Benedetti, and Natalino came on the bench.

For AC Milan, Allegri replaced Ronaldinho again.

This makes it more difficult for Leo to play.

"I understand, the co-coach is making things difficult for me!"

Looking at the young players in front and behind him, Leo saw a black line on his head.

Ronaldinho dribbled the ball past three defenders and then his curve ball on the left side of the penalty area hit the corner between the crossbar and the post!

"Damn this kicking technique, is that video of Ronaldinho hitting the goal with four consecutive long-distance kicks hitting the same position on the goal post really real?"

Although Ronaldinho's shot did not score, his dribbling skills and shooting footwork are really amazing. AC Milan then continued to attack hard to equalize the score.

Ronaldinho broke away from the defense and picked a pass from the middle. Unfortunately, Inzaghi was offside.

A minute later, Ronaldinho cut inside and broke into the left side of the penalty area. His pass and shot missed the far post.

The game entered stoppage time and Borriello came on as a substitute for Inzaghi.

Biraghi fell to the ground with cramps, but Benitez had no intention of substituting, and Leo, as the captain, ran over to help the young man stretch.

Leo skillfully squeezed the sole of Biraghi's cramped right leg upwards, relieving his muscle tension.

"Are you okay?"

Biraj stood up and took two steps, then forced a smile and said:

"I can still hold on."

There was not much time left in the game. Leo stole the ball in the frontcourt and launched a counterattack on the spot!
  Biabiani passed Odo on the left side of the penalty area and his right-footed shot was confiscated by Abbiati.

In the end, Inter Milan won two games and accumulated six points to win the 10th TIM Cup!

AC Milan ranks second with one win and one loss, while Juventus has no wins and remains at the bottom.

"I am very satisfied with the team's performance today. If there will be new faces, you have to ask the club's transfer department, I don't know.

Of course, I am happy with the current lineup of the team.

Thiago Motta's injury has not healed yet, so I can't take the risk and let him play.

You don’t need to ask any more questions about a certain player’s playing time. I will give a unified reply.

We have played a few warm-up games so far, and my main purpose is to examine the young players. I already know some of the old players very well, and I don’t need to let them play too much.

Especially some players who have played in the World Cup, he just wants them to rest and recover.

Just because I didn’t play in the friendly match doesn’t mean it’s not in my plan. "

"Mr. Benitez, we heard that you banned the hanging of Mourinho's photos at the Pinetina base. Is this true?"

Facing the reporter's sharp question, Benitez's face turned red instantly.

“Inter Milan won the Triple Crown last season, which was due to the efforts of the players. I think the credit of the head coach is very limited.

And I don't understand why anyone would hang a picture of the former manager at the training ground.

Do you think this is normal? "

Some reporters want to continue to ask more questions about this issue.

"Because that photo is a photo of the club winning the Champions League. Why can't it be hung? Is it because Mourinho is on it?"

The authority of a head coach is never established in this ridiculous way.

However, Benitez didn't seem to understand this truth, and he simply ignored the opponent.

"So you don't agree with the four-three-three tactics left behind by Mourinho. Will Inter Milan change to new tactics in the new season?"

"You said this, I didn't.

Of course I will adjust the tactics according to the situation of the players. The tactics of any team are not static.

Just like today, I also tried the four-two-three-one play style, and the effect was not bad, right? "

"There are rumors that Eto'o wants to return to the center position. How would you choose? Is Milito willing to rotate with Eto'o?"

"This is not a problem. We have Serie A and the Champions League to play in the new season, as well as the Italian Cup and Club World Cup. I believe I can balance their playing time.

And didn’t they work well together last season? Milito and Eto'o can play together. "

"Among the new players on the team, which one do you like the most?"

"Coutinho, the Brazilian youngster is very talented, and his talent can be seen through his performance in these games.

Coutinho can play as a winger and attacking midfielder. I think he can get some opportunities to play in the new season. "

Winning the TIM Cup again, Leo has become the captain of Inter Milan.

“I’m very happy, whatever the championship is, it’s a tribute to our great performance.

This is a good start and I hope the new season can continue our good luck from last season.

I also hope to win more honors with the team.

Balotelli? I have always been in contact with him and I believe that with his ability he will be able to play for Manchester City very quickly.

Of course, Mario is a very good player, but I respect his choice.

And Inter Milan is a whole, even if he is missing, it will not affect our competitiveness.

Target? I have won many championships and now I enjoy football more.

If I have to say it, take every game seriously. I like winning, but I hate the feeling after losing. "

Returning to Inter Milan's training base, the Nerazzurri began preparations for the Italian Super Cup.

As the new season is about to officially begin, Benitez's lineup will finally be determined.

"What? Are you going to be rented out?"

Leo was surprised to get the news that David Thornton might leave the team before the start of the season.

(End of this chapter)