Section 14 The first step of the new Inter Milan
Turin Alpi Stadium, every time Juventus and Inter Milan are played on this stadium, it is called the Italian derby, and it is one of the most attractive games of the season. However, today Inter Milan challenged his city rival Torino, so there were only more than 40,000 people, including 5,000 Inter Milan fans who came from afar. The stadium was slightly empty. There were indeed a lot of reporters, basically for Inter Milan's first game in the new season.
With one hour left, Wenger announced today's starting lineup of 442 in the lounge:
Goalkeeper: Paliuca left back: Festa central defender: Bergomi Freci right back: Paganen
Mid-middle: Di Biagio left midfielder: Berti right midfielder: Feng Tuolan front midfielder: Rui Costa
The forward broke out: Viabergkamp cruised near it.
Substitute: Goalkeeper: Abbas defender: Robert Carlos, Sanetti, Canavaro Midfielder: Manicone, Bianchi Forward: Delvicio
Although Torino ranked 8th last season, everyone knows that a traditional strong team like Inter Milan was just an accident last season. Today, they will definitely use the defensive counterattack tactics against Inter Milan. Wenger arranged in the lounge: "Today the opponent will definitely use the half-time game. I need you to give your opponent some space. Don't suppress the opponent, you can huddle in the backcourt. You can patiently turn your feet in the middle and backcourt, mobilize the opponent, and even let them
Attack, let the gap between the players in the middle and backcourts be larger, so that the players in the frontcourt have room for cooperation. If you have the ball, try to pass the ball to Costa and organize the attack. The opponent's forward Ristri has a certain strength, Bergomi, take care of him, and the opponent's midfielder Ah Bailey also has strong strength. Di Biagio, you will talk to him directly, try not to give him space, and use foul tactics to delay their counterattack speed when necessary."
After Wenger finished setting up, Xiao Hua, who stood aside, stood up and said, "I'll say a few words. Today is the first game of the new season. Everyone knows how our results were like last season. We, Inter Milan, have been looked down upon. The outside media think that our team's strength is not as strong as last season. Today, there are many reporters here. Are they here to see you perform well? I tell you, no! They want to see your jokes! Yes! They want to see when, as a young chairman, I can be kicked off the stage! I want to see how vulnerable your new team is! But I think your strength will disappoint those outside who are waiting to see our jokes. I am very confident! What about you? Are there?"
The boss of the locker room, Bergomi, took the lead and shouted: "Yes!" Everyone responded in unison.
"There are 5,000 fans outside. They can only get 10% of your salary a month, but they still came here to cheer for you. I think we are fighting for them today! Okay, let's fight together!" Xiao Hua gave an inspiring speech.
Everyone's emotions were mobilized, especially the new players were eager to prepare to go on the court to fight. Due to the restrictions on foreign aid quotas, Robert Carlos and Sanetti were unable to play, and Xiao Hua clearly saw the unwilling expression in their eyes.
Sitting in the VIP stands, Xiao Hua changed into an Inter Milan uniform, holding a scarf in his hand, dressed in a super fan dress. The Turin boss sitting beside him was wearing a suit, and his fat body was squeezed into the sofa with difficulty, forming a sharp contrast with Xiao Hua.
The referee whistled the game started. After the start of the game, Inter Milan pushed the entire line. The opponent could not pass the half in 15 minutes, but the opponent was huddled in front of the penalty area and did not form any good opportunities. It was basically a thunder and rain. Wenger, who was standing on the sidelines, saw this situation and whispered a few instructions to Bergomi who ran to the sidelines to drink water.
After 20 minutes, I wonder if the Inter Milan players had run out of their momentum at the opening, and their offenses were significantly alleviated. Torino also started to fight back. The players on the field had basically returned to their position where they should be, instead of all huddling in the backcourt.
The Turin fans in the stands also began to get lively. The cheers and cheers had completely submerged the 5,000 Inter Milan fans coming from afar. The Turin boss in the VIP seat also smiled proudly and teased Xiao Hua: "Masco! I know your father and grandpa, they are all amazing people. Your grandpa was a terrible team at that time. Unfortunately, the times have changed."
Xiao Hua thought to himself that you fat man mocked me, you are waiting to see if we don’t beat you 3-0, and said with a smile: “Grandpa is always my target to catch up, let’s continue watching the game.”
In the 30th minute of the first half, Turin Ah Bailey made a wonderful pass in a counterattack. Unfortunately, the latter hit the post alone. Although the ball did not make the ball, the momentum of the Turin team was rising. The coach on the sidelines probably saw hope of victory and waved his hand to push the players up. Wenger called Bergomi again and emphasized that he must give the ball to Costa.
As the first half approached the end of the first half, Torino slowly pressed Inter Milan to attack with a momentum. The time came to the 41st minute of the first half. Suddenly, Bergomi tackled the ball in the backcourt and passed directly to Berti. Berti dribbled along the left line and ran wildly to the middle near the center line. Costa received the ball. At this time, there were 5 players in the backcourt of Torino, and two were running towards him. Bergkamp was on the right side line, and there were no players around him. In front of him, Via was in the middle line, and there were 3 Turin defenders nearby.
Costa turned sideways towards Borgkamp. The defender on Wei's right saw that it was not good and ran to the right to try to intercept Borgkamp. However, Costa turned sideways towards Borgkamp, and gently pushed the ball towards Borgkamp with the inside of his foot. The ball passed straight to the middle of Wei'a and the goalkeeper. Wei's quick start and picked the ball past the goalkeeper who fell to the ground. The defender on Wei'a left could only watch the ball slowly roll into the net.
The players were excited! The first goal of the new season, the first goal of Inter Milan, Wei'er was pressed to the ground by excited teammates, and he was crazily crossing the arrogance. Coach Wenger on the sidelines also jumped up excitedly and clapped desperately. The fans were also excited and shouted Wei'er! Costa! Inter Milan! Inter Milan! The 5,000 people completely surpassed 40,000 people.
Xiao Hua, on the rostrum, also jumped up excitedly, stood up and waved the scarf in his hand, and sang in conjunction with the fans' singing. The reporters and guests on the side looked at Xiao Hua exaggeratedly. It was probably the first time they saw such a chairman. The boss of Turin looked at Xiao Hua and jumping there and smiled bitterly...
Inter Milan basically controlled the game in the following game. In the second half, Via scored another goal, defeating Torino 2-0, ushering in the first victory of the new season. Fans from afar shouted excitedly at the heroes in their minds, and the players hugged each other excitedly. This victory was their first step, a very smooth first step.
On the second day, there was nothing to write about the match between Inter Milan and Turin, but various media commented on Xiao Hua's performance.
Chapter completed!