At the post-match press conference, Gao Shen said that he was very satisfied with the team's performance.
Gao Shen said that Roma is a strong opponent. Whether it is in Serie A or the Champions League, the Giallorossi has performed very well. As a young team, Naples can play 1-2 against such a strong opponent in an away game. He feels that
very satisfied……
"The important thing is not the result of the game, but that during the game, the players played what I asked for. This makes me feel that we still have a good chance in the second round."
As for what it is, Gao Shen did not elaborate.
Of course the media can't just let him go.
There is no way, Gao Shen is now the number one trafficker in Italian football, and he is the target of almost all Italian media. The media are criticizing him verbally and in writing. Don't you like him?
No, because newspapers like La Gazzetta dello Sport often scold someone here and praise someone there, which is very powerful.
But I have to say that if you criticize Gao Shen now, you have traffic, sales, and can attract attention in Italian football.
Of course Gao Shen also knew, and he didn't even mind.
When the media focuses too much attention on him, the pressure on Naples players will be much less.
Just like if we lose tonight, the Italian media will definitely attack Gao Shen tomorrow, and no one will scold the players.
As for how they scold Gao Shen, how harshly they scold him, and what can they do?
After all, the game speaks for itself on the football field.
Just like what a fat little black guy said: Half of the money Gao Shen earns is spent on getting scolded.
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Napoli's defense against Totti tonight was actually quite good, except for the goal conceded.
But the focus of the media and fans is obviously different. They don't care how the star performs at other times. If Totti scores a goal, his performance is good.
Just like back then, Real Madrid's Ronaldo didn't matter if he made no contribution in the whole game, as long as he scored a goal.
But for a professional head coach, it's a disaster.
Of course, Totti did not contribute nothing throughout the game, but his performance was indeed unsatisfactory. This also came from Naples' defense.
Gao Shen would definitely not say that, but he praised Totti severely, thinking that he is the most threatening star in Rome. He also admires Totti very much. At the same time, he also believes that Totti is the well-deserved king of the Red Wolves.
And so on.
Anyway, it’s just a compliment.
What's the joke?
The three biggest pain points in Europe: Roma's deputy, Buffon's substitute and the British Crown Prince.
Thirty-year-old Totti is like the rising sun in the morning.
Where did this go?
Gao Shen also had no hesitation in praising Mancini. This player was the best performer in Roma. He passed and shot every time and had a great effect. Of course, this also has something to do with Naples' right-side defense.
This is also a big problem.
After losing the game, the media reporters would certainly not let Gao Shen off easily. They would try all kinds of temptations and guidance, make insinuations, and do whatever they could to get Gao Shen to say something.
Of course Gao Shen also knows.
"The away game was 1-2. This is our first defeat in the Coppa Italia. It is indeed worthy of our deep thought and reflection, but I am still confident that we will reverse this score at the San Paolo Stadium and get the right to advance."
"What? Let me predict the score?"
"There's nothing I can do about it. I don't know magic, and I can't tell what kind of tactics my opponent will adopt, but..."
Gao Shen changed the subject. Over the past six months, the Italian media had become accustomed to his style and had been waiting there for a long time.
"I am very confident that I can score at least three goals at home!"
As soon as Gao Shen finished speaking, the whole place was in an uproar.
This is what the media reporters were waiting for, but after hearing it, they were still shocked.
Three balls?
When they played away to Roma, Napoli didn't score until the 88th minute. When they returned to home, they had to score three goals?
Do you really think Rome is dead?
But after Gao Shen finished shouting the slogan, he seemed to have completed his task, waved to the media reporters at the scene, and left.
The reporters who were all over the place were left talking about it.
It’s a bit intense tonight!
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"What? Three balls? Is he crazy?"
The press conference was held at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
As soon as Gao Shen finished speaking, Spalletti was shocked. When he heard that Gao Shen wanted to score three goals for Roma at home, Spalletti was surprised at first, and then burst into laughter.
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"This kid is young but very courageous. He wants to score three of our goals?" Spalletti sneered.
"I noticed that he may be dealing with the media." Rome's press officer said.
Throughout the press conference, he was paying attention to Gao Shen's every move.
I have to admit that, being young and handsome, Gao Shen is indeed unique in the position of Italian head coach.
Everyone knows that Italy specializes in handsome guys and is highly sought after for them.
In the field of head coaches, people like Lippi and Capello were quite handsome when they were young, but they can't stand up now that they are older.
But Gao Shen is different. He is twenty-five years old, and he is only as young as a pinch of water.
More importantly, young people are energetic and like to be in the spotlight, so they are naturally liked by media reporters.
"Judging from this game, Napoli's offense is not very good. In Serie A, it is probably around the level of the UEFA Cup. For a newly promoted team from Serie B, it is pretty good." Spalletti reached out and grabbed it.
He scratched his bald head, smiled slightly and said: "But we are Rome!"
"I also think he might be a little arrogant after winning a few small fish and shrimps." The press officer also laughed.
Juventus is certainly not a small fry, but they have been relegated now.
As for Parma and Ascoli, they are currently ranked second to last and third to last in Serie A. Can they compare with Roma?
"Do you think he is really planning to attack?" the press officer asked worriedly.
After all, Gao Shen has a great reputation, and many of the things he said in the past have come true.
Of course, there is also some bluff.
Just like tonight, before the game, he said he would win Roma away from home again, or even maintain a draw, but the result was nothing.
Therefore, the head coach’s mouth is a lie.
"I will definitely attack, but whether it will be a wild attack, I don't know, and there is no need to worry about it."
Suddenly, Spalletti felt a little proud of his wisdom in the game.
Both De Rossi and Perrotta have received yellow cards, and now Perrotta has received another yellow card and will be suspended for the next game.
At that time, he decisively replaced De Rossi. Although he was later scored by Napoli, it at least allowed De Rossi to participate in the second round.
If De Rossi and Perrotta are lost at the same time, how will Roma's midfield line up for the second round?
"As long as De Rossi is here, we are not afraid of him attacking!" Spalletti said confidently, "Besides, if Naples really wants to attack, do you think Gao Shen will call out a week in advance?"
This does make some sense.
"What's more, his life will not be easy in the next few days." At the end of the sentence, Spalletti couldn't help but laugh with some schadenfreude.
He recognized the profoundness, but the young man was too arrogant and offended everyone when he came.
Although Sacchi stood up for him, others did not dare to offend Sacchi and could only point all their fingers at Gao Shen.
There is a saying that is right: if you want to wear a crown, you must first bear its weight.
If you want to be a disruptor in Italian football, Gao Shen must first prove whether you have the ability.
Invincible in Serie B?
That’s also an appetizer!
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The next day, it was exactly as Gao Shen expected.
When Naples lost, the entire Italian media community cheered.
Rome has never been favored by the northern media, but on this day, they seemed to have turned into national heroes and fought against the foreign invader Gao Shen.
The media reporters almost fell on their knees and praised Rome in the newspapers, and almost all the imaginable words of praise were used.
Of course, Roma's performance is indeed supported by data.
At the Stadio Olimpico, Roma's offensive statistics were better than those of Naples, and their performance was more eye-catching. Especially with Mancini on the left, he messed up Naples' right wing at every turn and was elected the best player of the match.
On the other hand, Napoli no longer had the invincibility they had when facing teams such as Parma, Ascoli and Juventus. After being restrained by Roma, not only their offense was greatly reduced, but there were also frequent problems on the defensive end.
Several serious mistakes resulted in two conceded goals.
According to the comment of Roma La Repubblica, if Roma had seized the opportunity better, Naples would have conceded at least four goals.
Of course, this depends on how you analyze it.
Sacchi put forward different opinions in his column. He recognized the authenticity of the data and game performance, but he believed that this was not because Roma players were in poor condition and failed to seize opportunities, but because Naples' defensive containment was more successful.
Look, a piece of data, analyzed from two angles, can yield two completely different results.
So who is more accurate?
We are all!
So, in the end, it’s all about fighting for the result.
Anyway, if Roma wins and Naples loses, then Roma must have performed better, there is nothing to say.
Unlike the general belief in the Italian media that Roma will secure promotion rights in the away game, Sacchi believes that this away goal has left Naples with hope and that the real decisive battle between the two sides has just begun.
"From the 80th minute, Gao Shen was obviously trying to grab an away goal."
"I know him well. He would never do such a meaningless thing. He must have a comprehensive plan."
"Two to one at home is not enough to guarantee Roma's advancement. It can only be said to have a slight advantage. But in the second round, Naples has an away goal in hand and it is also playing at home. This is the most exciting thing."
"I'm very optimistic about Gao Shen's comeback at home!"
But Sacchi's remarks did not attract much attention and resonance in Italy, where the public sentiment was raging.
As Spalletti said, as a spoiler, Gao Shen has attracted too much attention. Except for Naples fans, almost no one likes him, and everyone is eager to see him lose.
If he wins and keeps winning, doesn't that mean what he said is right?
