The Prince of Inter Milan starts with Brother Xiaosa

Chapter 220 Back on track
  “Rafa and I got along quite happily at first, but then something went wrong and he changed his attitude towards me.

I have never wanted to be interviewed before, mainly because I don't want my remarks to cause disputes within the team.

My teammates have already said some things that need to be said, and there is no need for me to add fuel to the fire.

But it's a pity that Benitez didn't realize my good intentions. Instead, he went his own way and made the team a mess.

Fortunately, Mr. Moratti made a decisive decision, otherwise it is difficult for me to imagine what Inter Milan will do to Benitez this season.

Now that he's out of class, it feels like a new lease of life for all the first team members.

That’s why I say it feels like ‘it’s dawn’.

The dark clouds hanging over Pinetina have dispersed, and the Nerazzurri can finally see the light again. "

There is nothing to say. Benitez's dismissal is not surprising.

All Inter Milan fans applauded this, and all they were worried about was who the next head coach would invite.

The new coach is pending, and Inter Milan can only be temporarily replaced by original assistant coach Giuseppe Baresi until the next game.

The Nerazzurri players are very happy about this, because no one is better than Benitez, that random idiot.

As a famous player who has played for Inter Milan for 16 years, Baresi has served as the assistant coach of the first team since the Mourinho period.

Giuseppe Baresi had been in charge of the youth team for a long time and had become friends with Leo for a long time.

Anyway, Leo really likes this old man who is conscientious and loves Inter Milan deeply.

On the flight to the Netherlands, David Thornton sat next to Leo with a smile.

"Boss, who do you think our new head coach will be?"

As soon as Benitez got out of class, Thornton successfully returned to the team's roster. No wonder he smiled so happily.

Leo shook his head. He had heard Moratti mention it, but no one could say anything about something that was not yet confirmed.

"Didn't the media outside say that they contacted Leonardo? I think it's possible.

After all, if you think about it, now that the season has begun, it is indeed not easy to find a suitable famous coach to take over the team temporarily.

Being idle at home and knowing enough about Inter Milan, Leonardo is indeed a good fit. "

"Leonardo? Just him?"

Thornton was a little dissatisfied and made Leo laugh.

"Don't worry about others. First think of a way to perform well and win more chances to play!"

After Leonardo retired from Milan, he has been working as a manager at AC Milan.

It was also through his efforts that the Rossoneri were able to bring the Brazilian genius Kaká to Serie A.

AC Milan lost Kaká, the core of the team, last season, and Ancelotti, who has led the team for seven and a half years, still failed to overcome the seven-year itch.

It was Leonardo, who had won the trust of the club's top brass, who took over the Rossoneri's mess.

The Brazilian, who had never coached before, led AC Milan to retain a Champions League spot, which was actually quite difficult.

However, the outside world has always been controversial about Leonardo's coaching level, so after one season, Leonardo also left the team due to a dispute with Berlusconi.

Whether Moratti will choose to ask him to coach Inter Milan is still uncertain.

2010年9月15日，10-11赛季欧冠小组赛首轮，卫冕冠军国际米兰客场对阵上赛季荷甲冠军特温特的比赛在阿尔巴球场展开角逐！
  This is also the first time Twente has participated in the Champions League since the Champions League was restructured.

Inter Milan's Stankovic and Chivu are injured. Although Motta has recovered from his injury, he continues to be suspended. Maicon is back in action.

Today's starting lineup for the Nerazzurri did not surprise anyone.

Pandev replaced Biabiani and returned to the starting line-up, joining Milito and Eto'o on the front line.

Leo finally made his appearance, with Cambiasso and Zanetti behind him.

Left back Kolarov, right back Maicon, Samuel and Lucio partnered as central defender and goalkeeper Cesar.

The Nerazzurri are delighted to see that the Inter Milan they are familiar with is back!
  However, after the game started, Twente, who played at home, was not conservative in the cheers and frequently used high balls to test Inter Milan's defense.

Head coach McLaren, who led Twente to win the Eredivisie title last season, has moved to the Bundesliga, and former Belgian goalkeeper Predholm has taken over.

Chadli took the ball from the left, and Luc de Jong, who followed up from behind, almost headed the ball!
  Then Chadli broke through the defense of two Inter Milan defenders, and his left-footed low shot from the front of the penalty area was confiscated by Cesar!
  Belgian youngster Chadli and Dutch youngster Luc de Jong have the aura of newborn calves not afraid of tigers.

After the opening, Twente created several good offensive opportunities in the frontcourt.

But after all, Inter Milan is still experienced and quickly established a foothold in the away game and stabilized the situation.

It was raining lightly in the area, and raindrops fell from the sky above the stadium.

Less than ten minutes after playing, Leo's hair was already soaked.

"I really hate playing football in this weather."

However, Leo's performance was not affected at all by the bad weather.

In the 12th minute, Maicon broke through from the right to initiate the attack, and Leo distributed the ball to the left from the frontcourt.

Milito's fake shot and real dunk passed the home team's full-back Rosales and then broke into the left side of the penalty area. His left-footed volley from a small angle in front of the goal was blocked by the opponent's goalkeeper Mikhailov!
  But the ball didn't fly far. Leo seized the opportunity and fired a half-volley shot with his right foot into the lower right corner of the goal!

The ball went in! One to zero! Inter Milan scored the first goal!
  Living up to everyone's expectations, Leo scored his first Champions League goal of the season on behalf of the Nerazzurri in his first game after returning to the starting lineup!

Leo is also very happy. After the annoying Benitez left, Inter Milan seems to have finally returned to the right track.

After taking the lead, Inter Milan continued to attack!

Leo and Milito kicked the ball together and then kicked the ball. Twente defender Rosales made a careless return with a header. Eto'o suddenly attacked and almost ended up with a single goal!

Fortunately, the home team's goalkeeper Mikhailov struck in time to resolve the danger.

At this time, the rain was getting heavier and heavier, and the home team took this opportunity to continuously create threats near the opponent's penalty area.

Tindali sent a long diagonal pass from the left, and Yanke penetrated into the penalty area and stopped the ball with his chest. He half-turned and volleyed with his left foot and hit the side net!

Two minutes later, Tindali cut across from the left to the outside of the penalty area, ducked out of the way and volleyed hard, but Cesar held it out with one palm!

In the 24th minute, Ruiz made a direct pass from the center. Luc De Jong was pushed to the ground by the Inter Milan center back while dribbling the ball!
  Although the referee did not give Lucio a yellow card warning, the home team got a good free kick opportunity.

Jansen took a direct free kick that was slightly to the right of the penalty area. He made a wonderful curve ball with his left foot!
  The ball flew over the wall and into the upper left corner of the goal. Cesar tried his best to save it but failed to touch it!
  One to one!

In the cheers of the audience, Twente equalized the score!
  Cesar smiled bitterly. There was really nothing he could do when encountering this magical ball.

Cambiaso passed the ball from the middle, Milito moved to the outside from the left side of the penalty area, Eto'o knocked in front of the goal, Cambiaso turned around at the penalty spot and volleyed and hit the crossbar!
  Can this also go in?
  The chance to score a goal was eliminated by the goal frame, and Cambiasso was a little frustrated.

Chadley's inward cut from the left side of the frontcourt was punched out by Cesar.

In the heavy rain, players from both teams also made more mistakes. Not to mention anything else, their vision was greatly disturbed.

In the 41st minute, Eto'o made a low pass from the left, and Pandev responded with his back to protect the ball from the top of the penalty area.

Leo received the ball and walked into the right side of the penalty area. He swung away from the angle and shot a low shot with his right foot on a backslash and into the lower left corner of the goal!
  Two to one!

Inter Milan takes the lead again!
  Leo, who scored two goals, also ran to the stands where fans of the away team gathered and waved his arms to greet them.

The first half entered stoppage time, Luc De Jong broke through again and caused Samuel's foul, winning a free kick for Twente.

This time Cesar seemed more cautious. He directed his teammates to line up a wall in the penalty area.

Jansen's curve ball went over the wall and flew to the upper right corner of the goal. Cesar flew hard to lift the ball!

At halftime, Inter Milan temporarily led the home team 2-1.

At the beginning of the second half, Maicon tackled Chadli and was given a yellow card by the referee.

Rosales made a curve ball from the right, and Yanko's header from the front point was slightly higher than the crossbar.

In the 49th minute, Pandev was injured when he was tackled by Tiendali in the frontcourt, but Twente continued to attack.

De Jong received a long pass near the right baseline outside the penalty area. Zanetti, who returned to defense, knocked him down with a flying shovel and reminded the opponent of fair play.

Subsequently, the injured Pandev was carried off on a stretcher, and Brazilian teenager Coutinho came on as a substitute and made his Champions League debut.

Janssen was tackled by Maicon and the two had some altercations.

The players on the two teams became increasingly angry, and even heavy rain could not dampen it.

Maicon, who was quickly carrying a yellow card, was replaced by David Thornton. Baresi may also be worried that Maicon will not be able to control his temper.

Leo made a diagonal pass. Eto'o broke through the defender on the left side of the penalty area and knocked back. Coutinho's right-footed shot in front of the goal was blocked by Tiendali!

A minute later, Coutinho broke into the penalty area and passed the ball across the right side. Milito's low shot on the sideline of the penalty area was slightly wide!
  Only one goal behind, Twente was certainly unwilling to accept the result of a home defeat.

The home team launched an attack with all their strength, and Jansen's powerful shot from a long distance went over.

Janko and Chadli were replaced by Baharami and Lanzate.

It’s just that there are less than ten minutes left in the game, and Twente’s substitution adjustment seems to have come too late.

Inter Milan also responded accordingly. Mariga came on the bench to replace Milito. Baresi also sent a message to the players on the field to strengthen defense.

Leo wanted to find another chance to score another goal to seal the victory, but the home team's defensive players refused to let him.

As soon as he got the ball, Leo was fouled by Brama and brought down. After receiving a pass from his teammate, three more defensive players from Twente surrounded Leo.

The rain was so heavy that Leo didn't want to tangle with his opponent anymore, so he returned to his own half to control the ball.

There was little game time left, and the home team players were eager to get the ball back and press forward.

Leo smiled contemptuously and threw a long overhead pass before the opponent could get closer!

Twente, who was trying hard to attack and try to equalize the score, pressed almost all the players. When they looked back, they saw that there were no defensive players in the backcourt!
  Coutinho, who came on as a substitute, was full of energy and sprinted forward quickly, getting the ball in front of the attacking goalkeeper!

With a slight move, Mikhailov passed by and volleyed with his right foot straight into the empty goal!

Three to one!

Inter Milan seals the victory!

Coutinho, who made his first appearance in the Champions League, scored his first goal in the Champions League!
  At the last moment of the game, neither side was interested in fighting, and the game ended 3-1.

Although Inter Milan had no wins in the first two rounds of Serie A in the new season, they had a good start in the Champions League.

(End of this chapter)