259 We won’t miss him!

In the second leg of the Italian Cup semi-finals, Inter Milan played a semi-substitute and drew 1:1 at home, but successfully advanced to the final with a total score of 4:3.

This time, Inter Milan's final opponent was Fiorentina. The two rounds were held on May 24 and June 13 respectively. Inter Milan's draw was quite good, first away and then hosted. Yang Cheng was very satisfied with this schedule.

Three days later, Inter Milan welcomed Regina at home.

The deputy team leader of this season came to Meacha Stadium. Although Yang Cheng still had one Champions League group stage in the middle of the week, he still sent all his main players to play, defeating Regina 2-0 at home, scoring a key 3-pointer, continuing to threaten Roma, the latter reversed Bologna 2-1 away.

Capello's team suffered first goals in two consecutive rounds, but they all completed a bloody reversal, which was very talked about. The team he coached was never ischemic.

But just three days after this round of league, Inter Milan's main players played, but collectively fell into a downturn. They were forced to tie the game 0:0 by Lyon at home. Santini's team retreated from the Meacha Stadium with tenacious defense.

Fortunately, La Corunic in the same group drew 1:1 with Manchester United at home, which made the situation in Group A still unchanged. La Coruña still ranked first with 7 points, Manchester United ranked second with 5 points, Inter Milan scored 2 points and Lyon scored 1 point. The situation is becoming increasingly unfavorable for Inter Milan.

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"In the third leg of the second round of the Champions League group stage that just ended, Lyon tied the powerful Inter Milan 0-0 away with his unbreakable defense. Except for Van Ng's powerful attack group, all players generally performed poorly, which made everyone worried about the situation of the Neptune qualifying group."

Melissa Terion's oriole-like voice appeared on TV. She is now the hottest female anchor and reporter in France. She is also a columnist in many authoritative magazines and newspapers. Her status is no longer comparable to that of the country girl in the past, and she has a strong aura.

"After the game, as a special guest, French Football Association official Platini said in an interview with the media after the game that Lyon's tactics are very right, and Santini's team should even get 3 points from the away game!"

Platini appeared in the TV screen, who was looking at the camera with a smile on his face, "I'm very happy to see Lyon escape from the away game. Inter Milan may not be as strong as the outside world imagines. France's football level is very high. I firmly believe that Lyon has the strength to defeat Inter Milan at home!"

"In Group A, Lyon is weak, but there may not be no possibility of qualifying. After all, they still have two home advantages. As long as they win Inter Milan, they will undoubtedly take a big step towards qualifying!"

The TV screen cut back to the live room again, Melissa said with her iconic French accent: "Pratini said that he will come to watch the game in person a week later during the home game of Lyon. He will cheer for Santini's team as a fan, hoping to see Lyon beat Inter Milan!"

The TV screen broadcast other games in the group stage. Lazio was the most depressed. He suffered three consecutive losses in the second round of the group stage, and it can even be said that he had been kicked out in advance.

If Inter Milan cannot qualify from Group A, there is no doubt that the Champions League quarterfinals this season will no longer be seen in the Serie A team, which is really disgraceful for Serie A.

"Wow, even the Evening Post published an article this time, supporting us to defeat Lyon!"

In the office, Yang Cheng and his assistants were watching TV, while Paul Bayer was reading newspapers, which seemed very relaxed.

"Who made us the only seedling?" Yang Cheng laughed.

In the knockout stage of the League Cup, Roma lost to Liverpool 0:2 at home, and the possibility of qualifying was slim. Capello's team once again confirmed something that the competitiveness of the European game is really weak.

"However, Capello seems to want to give up the League Cup and focus on the league!" Paul Bayer analyzed with a frown.

Due to the postponement of the Serie A this season, Inter Milan faces a two-front battle almost every week after the winter break. As soon as the Italian Cup ended, the Champions League rekindled, and Inter Milan had no chance to breathe.

This kind of continuous combat is a great test for the player's physical fitness and willpower.

Capello's attitude is very clear, he gave up the dispensable League Cup and then focused on the Serie A league that he attaches more importance to. After all, they are now the league leaders!

"Actually, we should also consider focusing on a certain front first!" Chris Schmidt made a proposal with concern.

According to the laboratory's feedback, some of the main players in Inter Milan have encountered crises of varying degrees, with some minor injuries, physical fitness, and various troubles. If it were last season, these troubles were not troubles, after all, last season was a match a week.

But this season, there are doubles in the week after the winter break, especially in the coldest January and February.

Yang Cheng knew in his heart that continuing to work on both fronts is not a good thing for the team, so he nodded and said, "Then keep the Champions League first and then compete for the league!"

He had confidence in qualifying in the group before, but that was under normal circumstances. But now he has won the Death Group in two consecutive rounds of group stages. He is so lucky that he can buy welfare lottery!

The temptation of the European Champions League is irresistible for any team, especially the Champions League final this season is held at the Meazza Stadium, which is even more exciting for Inter Milan.

Yang Cheng always remembers the agreement he made with Morati last year, and his dream was to see the Inter Milan dynasty reappear, and if he wanted to recreate the dynasty, he had to have the Champions League!

Another point is that the league is a long-term competition, which tests the team's continuous combat ability, but the Champions League is a cup, which tests the team's targeted tactics in key games, because Yang Cheng feels that the wisest way for the time being is to keep the Champions League!

"That game against Napoli..."

"As a substitute!" Yang Cheng made a quick decision.

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Although the substitute lineup was arranged, Inter Milan's combat effectiveness was still very strong. The midfielder composed of Pirlo, Zanetti and Perotta still showed strong competitiveness and defeated Napoli 1-0 away.

But three days after this game, Inter Milan set out for the away game to challenge Lyon!

When arriving away, Yang Cheng specially accepted an interview with Melissa Terrio.

The two met in the coffee house in the hotel where Inter Milan was staying. The beautiful French anchor wore a white casual flat outside, a crispy floral vest inside, and a pair of black O professional trousers underneath. His soft hair was separated, making him look very seductive in uniform.

"I think, as a Frenchman, I should support my motherland's team to win!" Melissa said with a smile on her face, "But as a friend, I hope you win, it's a headache!"

Meishan has a very cute frown, and she has the charming charm of a French beauty, that is, she is pretty and exquisite.

"What if you can only choose one of two?" Yang Cheng asked with a smile.

Melissa Terrio gave him annoyed look, "I abstain from it!"

"I will dismiss your application for abstention in the name of Caesar!"

The French beauty smiled happily, "Then can I only choose to support you?"

"Thank you!" The guy smiled shamelessly.

"I was conquered by you, Caesar!" Melissa was very involved in the show, looking like a Gaul who surrendered to Caesar.

But...well, no matter what you say, it will be bad if you think wrongly!

"Let's talk about the game, do you have something to say?" Melissa asked.

Only when she wanted to speak, Yang Cheng would take the initiative to call her. She couldn't even see people a few times on weekdays, and she was just a heartless guy.

"Well, let's say a few words!" Yang Cheng nodded.

Melissa took out her equipment, which is rarely used now. After all, with her current status, there are few people who ask her to interview in person. Yang Cheng is a very special one.

After all, without Yang Cheng, she would not be today, so she always remembers this kind of kindness in her heart.

The recorder was placed on the desktop, and Melissa didn't know what he wanted to say, so she took the initiative to cooperate. "Mr. Yang Cheng, just yesterday, Platini publicly expressed her support for Lyon's defeat of Inter Milan at home. What do you think about this?"

Yang Cheng smiled, "I was not surprised at his words at all, because from these words, we can all see how lacking his professional football knowledge is. Platini in the past was a respected player, but he was definitely not a great player, at least I think so. But now he is an official of the Football Association and a politician who clamors for himself to speak on behalf of the disadvantaged groups!"

Now Platini has begun to build momentum and is frequently active in some media, saying that he will speak on behalf of some vulnerable groups, etc., to prepare for future elections. As for Yang Cheng, he never likes this person.

He didn't like him when he was a player because of the Heisel tragedy, and he didn't like him after retirement because of some of his words and deeds.

"Well, if I were to evaluate him from the perspective of a professional head coach, he was a guy who had been sent to the museum as a specimen and put together with Cretaceous dinosaur fossils, I wouldn't be serious about this kind of person!"

"How is your relationship with Platini?" Melissa Trio said furiously at him, thinking that his last comment was too much.

"I don't know him, but I've always seen me in newspapers recently and his name are associated with it. I don't understand why, but in my mind, the name Platini only knows a code name, and I don't know him!"

"Is it possible for you to become friends?"

"Impossible!" Yang Cheng smiled and shook his head without considering it. "We all know the character of the French. Platini is also a Frenchman. He always has to show that he is better than everyone in all aspects. I don't like such people!"

But at this moment, Melissa suddenly stopped the recorder, with an angry expression, "Hey, Mr. Yang Cheng, please remember that the person sitting in front of you is also a Frenchman!"

Yang Cheng was stunned for a moment and immediately burst into laughter. He said it too easily and didn't care about it.

"Well, in my mind, you are different from other French people!"

Melissa was so angry that she was so angry that she couldn't do anything about this hippie guy. He could say that he could live if he died.

"Continue?" she asked glaring at the guy in front of her.

Yang Cheng shook his head, "Forget it, let's just say that. I've said too much, you probably have to use your patriotism!"

"Oh, by the way!" Yang Cheng was about to stop, but suddenly he thought of him again, "The last sentence!"

Melissa pressed down the recorder, "I'm glad that Mr. Platini will appear on the stadium, but unfortunately, I suspect that after this game, he will never dare to watch Inter Milan again!"

"He will definitely lose a bad loss!"

Melissa stopped the recorder and frowned slightly, "I really don't know if you are confident or arrogant!"

"Confidence!" Yang Cheng blurted out, "Football is a war, and the game on the field is just a process, but it is also very important before and after the game. As the military commander of Inter Milan, it is naturally impossible for me to say before the war, "Ah, we are very weak, we will lose, are we?"

"But you have offended a lot of people too!" Melissa was a little worried.

She is a person in the circle, so naturally she knows the Italian media community’s perception of Yang Cheng.

Yang Cheng realized her concern and smiled slightly, "Is this an interview?"

The latter shook his head obediently, put away the recorder, and stared at him with beautiful eyes.

"It's very hard!" Yang Cheng smiled bitterly, "In Italy, I feel like I'm an enemy of all the people in the world, but you must also know that in Italy, where can Inter Milan be better than money?"

"In terms of media, Evening Post, and Turin Sports all favor Juventus, while Republicans favor Rome's two heroes. Milan Sports is relatively neutral, but it does not favor Inter Milan. AC Milan has the most powerful media empire in Italy. We have no say at all. What will happen if I don't fight with them?"

Melissa was stunned in one sentence.

She could really imagine that if Yang Cheng had not stood up and pushed him in the front, those guys would have swallowed Inter Milan and would not even vomit bones.

Today's media has a huge influence on society. There are even countless fans who rely on newspapers and magazines to understand a team, understand the team's movements and games. If all this is lost, the team will be like sticking their heads out and putting them under someone else's guillotine.

"But...but don't you think this is very hard?" Melissa was a little worthless for Yang Cheng.

Others are also head coaches, and he is also head coaches. Why do he have to pay so much more than others?

"Of course it's hard!" Yang Cheng laughed. He rarely complained to others. This time, there was an exception. "But I think it's worth it. At least last season we won a championship. At least everything is moving in a good direction for my team. It's hard for the media to affect us anymore. This is how I repay Mr. Moratti and Inter Milan fans!"
To be continued...