On January 23, 2014, Milan will face the quarter-finals of the Italian Cup.

Their opponent is Udinese.

After the glory of last season, Udinese has been troubled by relegation this season.

They are currently ranked 15th. Although there is no big problem for the time being, it is still difficult to say that they can successfully avoid relegation.

Last season they were ranked fifth in the league and grabbed a European spot. This season they have to fight to avoid relegation.

As early as August 2013, Udinese lost to Liberec in the Europa League play-offs.

This opponent from the Czech league defeated the Serie A team that lost many of its main players in the summer without a fight.

In the following league games, Udinese suffered defeats one after another.

For them now, the league is definitely the most important thing.

This Italian Cup competition can produce the best results.

But I will never put all my energy into it.

Especially after being drawn against an opponent like Milan, Udinese doesn't have too many illusions.

It is simply too difficult to win the knockout round in front of the six-time champion...

Udinese did not go all out, but for Milan, which has been in poor form recently, they must go all out.

Even opponents like Serie B's Spezia and Serie A's newly promoted Verona found it so difficult to win.

What about Udinese?

So before the game, Allegri expressed his attitude very seriously to reporters.

"Udinese is a strong opponent and we will definitely go all out today."

The reporters who participated in today's pre-match press conference were a little surprised.

Because Alaigri brought Chang Ming and Long Yu.

Under normal circumstances, Allegri rarely takes two people with him at the same time before a game.

He felt there was no need to drain the players' energy.

If you have time to listen to boring reporters' nonsense, you might as well take a break.

Today, Chang Ming and Long Yu were sitting on the right side of Alaigri.

This is also unreasonable.

Because all the seats on the left are empty.

what's the situation?

But soon, Alegri gave the answer.

"Guys, today's pre-match press conference is also our Milan new player press conference.

"I will formally introduce three new players.

"They have signed a contract with Milan and officially become Milan players!"

Wow!

There was a commotion in the venue!

What's happening here?

Everyone knows that Milan has been very active in the transfer market recently, but there is no news about players who have been finalized?

For example, a few days ago Milan was chasing Verona's genius Jorginho.

But in the end the Italian youngster was poached by Naples.

There are also several players from Ligue 1, but they have not been able to negotiate due to price issues.

Who exactly signed the contract this time?

But there were three people at once!

Soon, the answer was revealed.

Alegre stood up with a smile and looked at the venue door diagonally behind him.

The door opened and three young players entered the venue.

Although these three faces are not particularly big-name football stars, they were immediately recognized by reporters as soon as they entered the venue!

Especially reporters who have been following Milan are very familiar with these three players.

Because this season, they have all represented their respective teams against Milan!

Belgian midfielder rookie and former Chelsea player-Kevin De Bruyne!

Egypt's new striker, former Basel player - Mohamed Salah!

A talented defender who has played in both Boca and Basel—Sauro!

The three players appeared at the press conference, which immediately made many reporters excited.

Especially reporters who are familiar with Milan know these three players very well.

De Bruyne played for Chelsea in the European Super Cup last summer.

His outstanding performance almost ruined Milan's six-time crown.

In an interview after the game, Chang Ming was full of praise for De Bruyne's performance, saying that his talent is no less than his own.

Basel, where Salah and Sauro played before, is Milan's opponent in the Champions League group stages this season.

In the first round, Salah's pass and shot gave the team a 2-0 lead over Milan.

If it weren't for the incredible comeback of the Chinese twin stars, Milan's Champions League journey would really be in trouble.

Sauro froze Long Yu in that game, and his performance also aroused praise.

Unexpectedly, it only took half a year for Milan to recruit these three rising stars.

It can be said to be speed.

Allegri introduced the three players enthusiastically, and several pro-Milan media reporters in the audience discussed excitedly.

"I have watched a lot of games between these three players, and they are extremely talented."

"Yes, both Ming and Long have praised them in public."

"Well, I heard that Allegri listened to the suggestions of Ming and Long. The joining of these three players is related to the Chinese Twin Stars."

"In this way, it will be absolutely no problem for them to integrate into the team."

"Yes, with the support of the captain and deputy captain, there is absolutely no problem!"

Several reporters were chatting, and discordant voices came from the side.

"Three young kids, I don't see much future."

The person who said this was a reporter from Tuttosport. For him, no matter what Milan did, he would be opposed to it.

"De Bruyne and Sauro were born in 1991, and Salah was born in 1992.

"The three children are just newcomers, what can they do?

"They just played a little bit in the occasional games, so what?

"De Bruyne is just a substitute at Chelsea, even Mourinho looks down on him!

"Salah and Sauro are just Basel players. Where have they played any tough games?

"As long as they play in Serie A, they will definitely show their true colors.

"For Milan now, what they need is immediate combat power.

"What has it become now? A training camp?

"Milan's two transfer windows this season have been a complete failure!"

The Juventus reporter spoke loudly and could be heard clearly by all the reporters in the audience.

Even the Alegres on the high official stage heard it clearly.

Especially the three De Bruynes suddenly looked a little ugly.

Although they were not very fluent in Italian, they probably understood the sarcasm of the reporter from "Torino Sport".

Alegre also frowned.

Is this a waste of time?

Indeed, Milan's summer transfer window this season has been somewhat shady.

I even almost lost ming and long.

But this winter transfer period was carefully planned by the entire club.

In particular, these three young players were finally signed after rigorous evaluation.

And considering their age, the price is not cheap either.

It's really unpleasant to be ridiculed by pro-Juventus reporters like this.

However, Alegre was calm after all, and it was impossible for him to have a sudden attack at this time.

He was thinking about how to respond politely when someone next to him spoke.

"You, a Juventus reporter, know nothing!

"When we buy people in Milan, you are the one who makes the judgment?

"What do you think you do!"


Chapter completed!