The Prince of Inter Milan starts with Brother Xiaosa

Chapter 65 The first home game of the league
  Judging from the group confrontation, the players can detect some of Mourinho's thoughts.

On the one hand, the madman does not want to give up his favorite four-three-three tactic easily without going through hard work, so Inter Milan continues to practice this tactic.

On the other hand, Mourinho also made preparations and practiced two sets of four-four-two tactics.

If you ask Leo, he can play any of them, but in comparison, he still feels that the 442 tactic is more suitable for him.

If he plays 433, he is not behind a beast-like combination of Makelele and Essien, so he can attack without worrying about defense.

In this tactic, Leo spent a considerable part of his energy on defense anyway and was unable to use his full offensive capabilities.

442 was different. Mourinho tried a combination of Ibrahimovic and Balotelli as forwards, Leo as midfielder, and Zanetti, Cambiasso and Stankovic as midfielders.

With those three people protecting him behind him and taking over more defensive tasks, Leo suddenly felt relaxed and could unleash his talents freely.

At the same time, his position will be further forward, closer to the opponent's goal and two forward teammates.

This is the position that Leo is most comfortable and good at playing now.

However, it is still up to the head coach to decide how to play.

Tomorrow is the second round of Serie A, and Mourinho is conducting the final team training match before the game.

The main team is still in a 433 formation, with two Portuguese wingers, Quaresma and Figo, on the left and right, and Ibrahimovic continues to serve as the center.

The Madman doesn't want to hand over the important fulcrum of the team's frontcourt to the unreliable Balotelli just yet.

If Bashen can show an attitude that satisfies him in the future, we will give him some opportunities depending on the situation.

But soon all his attention was attracted by Leo.

On the sidelines of the training ground, Mourinho looked at the sweaty teenager and fell into deep doubts.

Mourinho has always disliked players with bad attitudes, even if they are indeed technically outstanding and talented players. He would rather replace them with a rough guy who is more obedient to the coach's arrangements and plays more actively on the court.

But Leo is different. He sometimes plays very lazily and walks slowly when he should clearly be running, which makes Mourinho frown.

However, in the first two games of the season, when Inter Milan's offense was unfavorable, it was Leo who stood up.

This leaves the Nerazzurri coach wondering whether he should ask Leo to make changes. If the child's creativity is gone after the changes, that would be bad.

Also, when the team needs to strengthen its defense, Leo can run and fight without any hesitation.

Therefore, Leo, a player, gives people a strong sense of separation. It is hard to say whether he is lazy and lax or diligent and active, which makes Mourinho a little confused.

Berbatov and Vieira can be said to have two completely different playing styles. When Leo appears at the same time, the situation mentioned above will naturally occur.

Leo didn't know what would happen after he truly understood both templates.

Maybe by then I will be able to play as I please and change freely when playing on the court.

It's too early to say this now. Not only is Vieira's talent yet to shine, but Berba's template is still some way off from 100% progress.

The national team match day interrupted Inter Milan's Serie A journey, and the international players in the Nerazzurri team went to report to the national team.

Ibrahimovic represented Sweden in two consecutive World Cup qualifiers on September 9 and 6.

This also overwhelmed the Swede's knee, which had not fully recovered. After returning to the team, Inter Milan's sports medicine experts gave Mourinho some not-so-good news.

"Zlatan needs to rest, he has played too many games recently."

"I see."

However, these nearly two weeks of national team matches have helped Quaresma, who joined the team too late to participate in pre-season training, to have more time to get in touch with his new teammates. On September 9th, the second round of Serie A between Inter Milan and Catania at home started on time at 13: pm.

Mourinho finally decided to continue his four-three-three, just like in previous training, with Ibrahimovic at the front of the lineup, Quaresma and Figo on the left and right.

Leo's position has moved slightly forward. To be honest, Inter Milan now needs his creativity on the offensive end.

Vieira and Muntari, who returned from injury, partnered with double midfielders and shouldered the important task of sweeping interceptions behind Leo.

Mourinho hopes to usher in his first Serie A win at Meazza, while new aid Quaresma will represent Inter Milan in an official game for the first time.

Inter fans spelled out "WZ1" in the stands and held banners:

"The North Stand will never forget its heroes and Walter Zenga is one of ours."

This is talking about their opponent today, Catania's head coach Walter Zenga.

Catania coach "Spider Man" has played 473 times for Inter Milan during his playing career.

He played alongside current Nerazzurri assistant coach Giuseppe Baresi for ten years from 1982-83 to 1991-92.

So today Inter Milan also prepared a No. 473 jersey for the opponent, which was delivered to the opponent by captain Zanetti.

I have to say that the human touch is quite strong, and it would be very unwise for Walter not to give him face even after this.

Of course, this is a joke. Inter Milan is playing at home and can win with its strength without the opponent having to show off. It should be right.

Before going on the field, the Inter Milan coach looked at the weather and said something to Leo.

"If you have the right opportunity, you can try more long-range shots."

The weather in Milan was not very good today. It was raining over Meazza when the game started.

Leo nodded. Although he prefers to kick off from a more confident position near the goal, the head coach has said so, so it is better to be more obedient.

In the first three minutes, Leo made a direct pass from the front. Maxwell broke through the defense and shot an oblique shot into the near corner, but Bisarri fell to the ground and blocked it!

Quaresma took a corner kick and Ibrahimovic's header went slightly over the crossbar.

Figo received the ball from the right, but it was intercepted by the visiting team's full-back Silvestri.

Not long after, Quaresma shot a long shot, but it missed the goal frame and went straight out of the baseline.

Maicon made a pass from the right, and Ibrahimovic missed the header with a header.

Then Figo made a low pass from the right, and Quaresma's low shot from outside the penalty area was blocked by the defensive player.

Inter Milan's offense is very lively, but in fact the threat is quite limited.

The slippery surface and ball also caused some trouble for Inter Milan's skilled offensive players.

Catania is not completely helpless.

Tedesco and Ledesma cooperated in the midfield and sent a pass straight into the penalty area. Martinez's shot was saved by Cesar!

Feeling like his teammates couldn't count on him, Leo sighed helplessly.

Mascara broke through with the ball, and Leo hooked the ball with his long legs to steal the ball from the opponent's feet!
  Then he picked it over Biajandi's head, stopped the ball forward with his chest, and instantly got rid of the defensive player and reached the front of the penalty area.

Looking at Ibrahimovic, who was struggling with the opponent's central defender in the penalty area, Leo didn't hesitate and took a flying kick!
  (End of this chapter)