The Prince of Inter Milan starts with Brother Xiaosa

Chapter 88 European Golden Boy?

“We held on to a two-to-one lead in front of an in-form Napoli team.

I didn’t think we relaxed after the second goal.

Their goal was brilliant and I think it would have been difficult for any team to stop that.

They did try to cause us problems in the rest of the game, but the boys kept them at bay.

We got the important three points, which is the most important thing for the team.

We have done a great job this week and hope to continue. "

Although he cursed in the locker room, Mourinho did not criticize any players at the press conference. Instead, he expressed satisfaction with the team's performance.

Time flies so fast, and the end of 2008 is here in a blink of an eye.

On December 12, Mourinho led the team to Rome, the capital of Italy.

In the fifteenth round of Serie A, Inter Milan will face Lazio away from home.

The Nerazzurri continued the starting lineup that defeated Naples in the previous round.

The home team has a four-three-three formation. Lichtsteiner joins the ranks of Sivilla and Matuzalen due to injuries and is unable to play.

Pandev's single arrow projects forward, with Foggia and Zarat on the two wings.

The three midfielders are Dabo, Mauri and Ledesma.

The left back is Kolarov, and the right back is Silvestri, Leo's former teammate in the national youth team.

Rozenar and Diakite formed a central defensive partnership with goalkeeper Carriso.

On their bench are Serie A stars such as Tomaso Rocchi and Christian Brocchi, as well as substitute goalkeeper Muslera.

It can only be said that the home team's lineup still seems to be able to cause some trouble to Inter Milan.

However, the Nerazzurri, who played away from home, started away from home.

In the first minute of the first half, Balotelli's powerful long-range shot from outside the penalty area was blocked by Lazio goalkeeper Carriso.

Then Inter Milan's corner kick was also destroyed by the defensive player and left the penalty area.

Leo's cross near the left sideline went over Ibrahimovic's head, and Samuel made a diving header from behind and hit the left side of the door!
  One to zero!

Inter Milan scored just 93 seconds into the game!
  Samuel ran to the sidelines and hugged his compatriot Crespo, who was sitting on the bench today. This was also his first goal of the season.

Upon seeing this, Leo also took the opportunity to say a few words to Balotelli.

"Mario, you haven't scored a goal in several games.

In the past few games, all the defenders in our team have scored goals one after another. Is it ridiculous that you, a forward, have not scored? "

Bashen did not speak. The last time he scored in Serie A was in the ninth round against Fiorentina.

More than a month has passed, and this performance is indeed somewhat unsatisfactory.

"Boss, please pass the ball to me more often!"

Leo nodded, patted Balotelli on the back and returned to his seat.

But after taking the lead, Mourinho ordered the team's formation to revert to defensive counterattack.

There's nothing we can do about it. Balotelli doesn't have many chances to score.

Kolarov broke through and passed from the left. Pandev was forced by the defensive players to hit the goal first but was blocked by Cesar.

The Lazio left back's shot from a small angle on the left side of the penalty area hit the side net.

Inter Milan then quickly counterattacked, and Bashen's long shot from the edge of the penalty area missed slightly.

Zarate broke away from the defense in the middle and managed to kick the ball and missed.

Lazio's continuous offensive was responded to by the home team fans in the stands. Amid the cheers and cheers of the audience, Zanetti returned to defense and fouled Kolarov, and the home team got a free kick.

Ledesma's free kick about 27 meters from the left side of the goal was blocked by the wall.

De Silvestri's supplementary shot from the front of the penalty area hit the Inter Milan defender and missed the right post. After the corner kick was taken, De Silvestri turned on the right and shot a low shot from a small angle, but Cesar fell to the ground and confiscated it.

Leo sent a long pass to the frontcourt. Ibrahimovic passed the ball with his back from the middle. Balotelli broke into the right side of the penalty area and volleyed over the crossbar from a small angle!

In the stoppage time of the first half, Kolarov suddenly shot a cold arrow from the left and slid through the door.

At the beginning of the second half, Zarate tackled Leo from behind and was given a yellow card by the referee.

Ibrahimovic took a quick free kick from the right and Maicon made a low pass. Diakite and Balotelli, who wanted to clear the ball first, collided with each other.

Bashen was knocked to the ground, and at the same time, the Lazio defender's right foot volleyed in front of the goal and hit the lower edge of the crossbar and bounced into the goal.

Lazio fans:?

Two to zero!
  Diakite helped Inter Milan expand their lead with a difficult own goal.

Bashen, who fought too hard, unfortunately got injured and was replaced by Crespo.

In the fifty-eighth minute, Lazio, who had not had time to recover, was hit again.

Leo passed a half-high ball from the outside of the penalty area into the penalty area.

Under Diakite's close surveillance, Ibrahimovic scored with a backhand hook!

Three to zero!
  Inter Milan sealed the victory!

Jia knocked back from the right side of the penalty area, and Rocky's low shot on the sideline of the penalty area was confiscated by Cesar.

A minute later, Zarate cut in from the left to dodge Cambiaso, bounced the ball continuously and then dunked past Cordoba. His right-footed shot from inside the arc of the penalty area was held up by Cesar to the right post with one hand!

Although the home team did not give up and persisted in attacking after falling behind by three goals, it had no effect.

In the end, Inter Milan defeated Lazio 3-0 in the away game!
  Fortunately, Balotelli's injury is not serious, and he will be fine after a week's rest.

"Why do I have to be a driver even though I don't need training?"

"Even if you don't need to train, you can still train on the sidelines. You'll be fine anyway."

Ba Shen couldn't speak to Leo, so he could only remain silent.

The next day, December 12, Balotelli was obviously injured and should be recuperating at home, but he was still forced to drive Leo to training.

As they approached the training base, they were stopped by a group of people.

This kind of thing is actually very common. Fans often recognize their cars and stop them to sign autographs and take photos.

If they are not in a hurry, most players will meet the fans' demands.

But things seem to be a little different today.

A month ago, Tuttosport announced the nominees for the Golden Boy Award. Both Leo and Balotelli were selected for the 40-man roster.

Today happens to be the day when the winner of this year’s Golden Boy Award is announced.

"Leo! Congratulations on winning this year's Golden Boy Award. Is there anything you want to say?"

Balotelli: ? ? ?
  It doesn’t matter if I’m injured and I have to be the driver to take you to training, why are you giving him the award in front of me?

At this time, no one bothered to comfort Bashen's injured little heart. The cameras and cameras were all focused on the new European golden boy, the prince of Inter Milan, Leo.

"I am very happy to be recognized by my friends in the media. This award is the biggest compliment for my performance this year.

Many people have helped me along the way, including Tottenham’s head coach Martin Jol and Inter Milan’s head coach Mourinho.

They are all very talented coaches, and if they hadn’t given me the opportunity, I probably wouldn’t have achieved this result.

Then I would also like to thank my teammates for their trust and the fans for their support. There are so many people to thank.

Oh, I almost forgot, Mario is also very important. He accompanied him through the boring training every day, and he deserves half of the credit for this trophy. "

Leo was joking, and the reporter from Sky Sports Italy also pointed the camera at Balotelli on the side.

Ba Shen forced a smile, thinking that when he won the award, he would not be as hypocritical and polite as Leo.

　The ten updates are finished, and the manuscript is saved. I continue to code and go to QAQ.
  　　
  　
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