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Chapter 81 Quaresma’s dissatisfaction (please subscribe!)

Three days later, Inter Milan rushed to Reggio Calabria non-stop for the tenth round of Serie A away game against Reggina.

Cambiaso, Jimenez, Muntari, Rivas, Figo and other players are all missing due to injuries. Adriano and Cruz, who challenge the coach's authority, continue to be excluded from the squad.

Under such circumstances, Mourinho still carried out a considerable degree of rotation to prepare for the Champions League game in midweek.

Leo and Ibrahimovic also had a rare opportunity to rest together and sit on the bench to chat.

After Quaresma used countless long-range shots on the field to hit the goal post, Ibrahimovic finally couldn't help it.

"Oh my God, I don't know how Mourinho can stand him!"

There is no doubt that Quaresma has talent and skills, and that ecstatic outside instep makes everyone wet when they see it.

But it is a pity that modern football does not have room for the Portuguese to display his full potential.

If you go to a mid-to-lower team, with Quaresma as the core, the whole team will serve him.

Then the Portuguese winger can definitely perform better, and at least his goals and assists data will be much better.

But that won’t bring victory, let alone stable results.

Therefore, Quaresma's playing style determines that he will not get too many opportunities in a wealthy club.

He thought that coming to Inter Milan would be a turning point in his career. Unfortunately, it turned out that it would be better for him to stay in the Portuguese Super League.

Leo glanced at the head coach. Mourinho's gloomy face seemed to indicate that his patience with his compatriot had reached its limit.

In the 34th minute, Barreto took a corner kick from the left. Captain Koza stopped the ball inside the penalty area and volleyed it into the upper left corner with his right foot!
  Inter Milan was scored by Reggina!
  Inter Milan's several excellent scoring opportunities were squandered by these players in the frontcourt.

The home team only took the lead after seizing a set-piece opportunity.

Near the end of the first half, Quaresma broke through with the ball from the wing.

With an elegant outside instep pass, the unmarked Vieira broke into the right side of the penalty area and shot a low shot with his right foot in front of the small penalty area through Campagnolo's crotch and into the net!

Inter Milan equalizes the score!

It goes without saying that Quaresma is very handsome when he shows off, but behind such scenes are countless squandered opportunities.

For the team, the gain outweighs the loss.

We were originally planning to make a substitution in midfield, but the players on the field got another goal back.

Mourinho frowned and thought for a while but was not in a hurry and decided to wait and see.

Just a few minutes into the second half, Reggina forward Corradi broke through the double-team of two Inter defenders in the middle and passed the ball!

Koza passed the ball to Brienza, and Brienza volleyed with his left foot from the front of the penalty area!
  The ball was pounced by Nerazzurri goalkeeper Cesar with one hand but still entered the lower right corner of the goal!
  Two to one!

The home team takes the lead again!
  At this time, the head coach of Inter Milan could not sit still at all. Leo and Ibrahimovic were summoned by Mourinho to go to the sidelines to warm up in preparation for their debut.

Quaresma dribbled the ball from the left and broke through the defender before cutting inside, but his right foot from the edge of the penalty area flew directly into the stands.

Then came Quaresma again. The Portuguese sent a diagonal pass from the right. Balotelli reluctantly took off from the back and shot over the crossbar!

This cannot wait any longer.

In the 52nd minute, Mourinho made two substitutions, Quaresma and Mancini were replaced.

"We still have to play, come on!"

It was obviously just a cheering match between Ibrahimovic and Leo before going on the field, but Leo could hear a hint of domineering attitude from the other's plain tone.

Less than two minutes after Leo and the others came on as substitutes, the Nerazzurri took back the initiative!Received the ball at the edge of the penalty area, Leo picked the ball past Reggina midfielder Barreto, then pulled the ball and turned around to get rid of Vigiani.

Glancing around, Leo passed the ball to the left side of the penalty area without looking at anyone.

Ibrahimovic successfully passed the ball accurately against offside from the right. Maicon outflanked the ball without any hesitation. Before the penalty kick, he volleyed with his right foot and went straight to the upper right corner of the goal!

Two to two!
  Inter Milan equalized the score!
  Seeing that Leo and Ibrahimovic helped the team score the score as soon as they came on the field, Mourinho relaxed a little.

But soon Regina, who was playing at home, was united and tenaciously launched a full-team defensive strategy.

Ibrahimovic and Balotelli connected with Leo's passes in the frontcourt, but they were never able to open the door for the home team again.

Carmona broke into the left side of the penalty area and passed Cordoba. His left-foot shot from a small angle was blocked by Cesar with one hand!

In the first minute of stoppage time, Inter Milan began to make a last-ditch effort as they were about to suffer their third draw of the season on the road.

Ibrahimovic passed the ball diagonally, and Reggina center back Cirillo broke out of the baseline first.

Inter Milan gets a chance from a corner kick.

Balotelli took a corner kick from the left, and the home team's defender headed the ball to the back point.

Ibrahimovic turned his back to seize the position and returned it to his teammates.

Leo suddenly moved forward from outside the penalty area and shook off the defender. In the chaos, he stopped the ball and volleyed into the far corner of the goal!

Three to two! Killer!

In the end, with Leo's winning goal, Mourinho's team narrowly missed three points in the away game.

After the game, the Inter Milan players who were enjoying the joy of victory on the court did not notice that a Portuguese who was replaced after only playing half-time walked into the locker room alone without saying a word.

Quaresma couldn't figure it out. Inter Milan spent so much money to buy him, but now he can't even get a stable chance to play.

He was a little tired of sitting on the bench all day, waiting for a chance to play and then being substituted after not playing long.

Back in the locker room, Mourinho didn't say much.

“Everyone did a good job, but although we won the game, there are still some problems.

Let’s talk about it when we return to the training ground tomorrow. Let’s go back and have a good rest tonight. "

Yes, Inter Milan scored three points without any danger, but Mourinho was not very happy.

They conceded two goals in this game, and more importantly, their opponent was still last in the league.

Mourinho, who always pays attention to defense, was very dissatisfied that the team was scored two goals by the deputy squad leader.

The intensive schedule of double matches in a week leaves Inter Milan with no time to rest.

One day later, the Nerazzurri hurried to Cyprus for their fourth round match in the Champions League group stage.

Although Anorthosis lost to Inter Milan in the last round of competition, the Cypriot team with four points from three games still has a chance to qualify from the group.

Returning to their home court this time, Anorthosis may not have the idea of ​​​​killing Mourinho's team.

At 11:4 pm on November , the fourth round of the European Champions League Group B begins.

The Nerazzurri continued to play in a 4312 formation in the away game, with Ibrahimovic and Leo starting the game.

(End of this chapter)