In the huge conference room, this focus battle in Naples, southern Italy, was being broadcast live on the big screen.
Everyone sitting across from the screen looked very ugly.
The person at the head was clearly the chairman of Inter Milan, Massimo Moratti.
His son, current club vice-president Angelo Moratti, and the club’s chief operating officer Ernesto Paolillo, as well as former Inter Milan star, Moratti’s friend, Spanish star Luis Suarez…
…
Everyone watched the live broadcast in silence, only hearing the voice of the TV commentator.
"Tonight, Inter Milan's performance was even more embarrassing than the previous away game against Liverpool."
"Mancini's team only had one shot in the entire first half, and it happened close to the 40th minute.
A hasty long shot, this is very inappropriate."
"We can see that Inter Milan's ball was completely suppressed by Naples."
"Napoli showed incredible pressure tonight, even more so than Liverpool."
"From the trident of Cavani, Di Maria and Sanchez, to the midfield, to the defense, Napoli exerted strong pressure on Inter Milan from front to back, which made it impossible for the Nerazzurri to score the ball at all, and even more
Needless to say, opportunities were created.”
"So far, Naples has kicked a total of sixteen shots, and the performance can be said to be quite outstanding..."
"The first half is about to end. Let's see if Mancini will make adjustments during the halftime break."
"At the same time, we have to sing praises to Naples. At least judging from the performance in the first half, Naples is really outstanding, especially their physical fitness, running ability and passing and receiving skills, which left us extremely impressed.
deep impression."
The commentator's voice filled the conference room.
But everyone looked grim.
Judging from the performance in the first half, Inter Milan was useless.
Moratti sniffed hard and adjusted his glasses, as if to hide something in his eyes.
"What do you think?" Moratti's voice was a little low.
Everyone looked at me and me at you, but no one spoke first.
Technical director Blanca and transfer consultant Oriali both traveled with the team, and those who remain at the club now are administrative staff.
Luis Suarez is a good friend of Moratti and can be regarded as a personal consultant.
Seeing that no one spoke, the young Angelo Moratti coughed dryly and said, "Change the coach, dad!"
Change coach?
This is not a new term for Inter Milan.
After Moratti took charge of Inter Milan, he never showed mercy when changing coaches. Even Lippi was fired by him.
But now, he really can't bear to be cruel.
In fact, regarding Mancini, someone had advised Moratti a long time ago, thinking that Mancini was not worthy of the current Inter Milan.
But Moratti doesn't believe it. In his heart, he still prefers to let the best Italian coach coach Inter Milan and bring this team to the top of the Champions League.
But Mancini disappointed him again and again.
Yes, Inter Milan performed very arrogantly in Serie A, which gave Moratti confidence and hope again and again.
But it failed again and again.
In the past few years, his support for Mancini is unquestionable, and his investment is also unquestionable, but what did he get in exchange?
"Obviously, Dad, he can no longer lead this team. The Serie A championship is his limit. He may even lose the Serie A championship this season!" Angelo Moratti was very angry.
He is younger, and his temper and character are not as kind as his father. He has his own ideas and ambitions.
He is the third generation of the Moratti family in Inter Milan!
"The centenary celebration, Dad, we have been preparing for so long, and now it is probably going to be ruined!" Angelo Moratti looked helpless.
So why not Moratti?
Time and time again, he has trusted so many stars and so many famous coaches, but why, in the end, couldn't he get what he wanted?
His son, the third generation of the Moratti family, has already entered Inter Milan.
He just wants a Champions League. As long as he gets a Champions League, he will be satisfied. He will be willing to retire and leave Inter Milan to the younger and more enterprising next generation to run it.
Why?
"Ernesto, what do you think?" Moratti ignored his son's call and turned to the chief operating officer.
"Frankly speaking, I am also very disappointed. I also think that Mancini has led the team to the limit. It has been three years without any breakthrough. The players are almost old. If it continues, these players will not be able to come out."
Achievements."
Three years?
How many three years are there in the golden period of a professional player?
Now Inter Milan is almost at the point of metabolism. If it doesn't produce results and these players get old, they will have to replace them with another group. They will have to reorganize and turmoil, and they will have to invest a lot of money. They may not be able to compete.
It’s not worth it to get results!
The Champions League is Moratti's obsession, so Inter Milan has to fight for it.
If this wave doesn't work out, then there is no need for it.
Moratti turned to look at his old friend and smiled softly, "Louis, what do you think?"
Suarez is very old, seventy-two years old, but he is still a legendary star in the past, and he still has good vision.
"In this game, whether it was pre-game preparation or tactical arrangement, Mancini was completely defeated by Gao Shen."
Moratti shook his head and smiled bitterly.
If this were said in the past, who would believe it?
The mighty Mancini, the former Italian star and the head coach of Serie A's dominant player, is actually worse than a 27-year-old boy. Who can believe it?
But tonight, at the Sao Paulo Stadium in Naples, in front of hundreds of media and countless fans from around the world, Gao Shen completely trampled Mancini and his Inter Milan under his feet, beat them hard, and rubbed them hard.
Every goal scored by Napoli was like a piece of flesh being cut out of Moratti's heart. It hurt so much.
"I've heard people say more than once that advanced football represents the future!" Moratti said calmly, neither sad nor happy, "
To be honest, after watching football for so many years, I still haven’t understood why Sacchi and so many people agree with this statement.”
Even before the game, live TV cameras swept across the stands, including Trapattoni, Lippi, Ventura, Ulivieri, Sacchi, Cruyff, Valdano... too many Italian and European names.
Handsome, and a man of the hour in world football,
Gathered at the Sao Paulo Stadium, they all wanted to witness this peak showdown.
But what they saw was an almost one-sided massacre!
Moratti looked at Luis Suarez, "Luis, do you think he really represents the future?"
As a good friend, Suarez could tell that Moratti was very hesitant and at a loss at this moment.
"For now, from my own personal point of view, the only team that can compete head-on with Naples is Manchester United.
Top teams like Chelsea and Liverpool.”
"Why?"
"They all have the best players and the best coaches, but we at Inter Milan only have good players."
“Can’t La Liga teams do that?”
Suarez shook his head, "Barcelona is in turmoil, and Real Madrid has not even returned to the level it was when Gao Shen led the team. That's why Real Madrid fans miss Gao Shen so much, even if they scolded him for being conservative."
At the end of the sentence, Suarez himself couldn't help laughing.
Real Madrid fans are always so conflicted and entangled.
"So is he the best?" Moratti asked again.
Suarez shook his head, "I don't know, I'm not very familiar with him. He's only twenty-seven years old. He doesn't look like he should be.
But judging from the results he led and the team's performance, I feel that at least one foot has been stepped in."
This rating is already high enough!
At the age of twenty-seven, he has already stepped into the ranks of the best head coaches. What else is there to say?
"I have to remind you, Massimo, Milan is contacting Ronaldinho, and Barcelona will definitely keep Messi."
It's no longer news that Ronaldinho is leaving. Milan is very interested in him.
Inter Milan wants to get Messi, but Barcelona, which is determined to reorganize the team this summer, is more inclined to keep Messi.
After all, the Argentine genius is younger.
Once Ronaldinho joins Milan, it means that the competition in Serie A will become more intense. At that time, the competitive pressure faced by Inter Milan will be even greater.
Thinking of this, Moratti actually already knows the answer.
Perhaps, as early as at the Pinetina training base, Mancini did not dare to promise him that he would win against Naples in an away game.
He already had the answer in his heart, but he still couldn't make up his mind emotionally.
"Let him finish this season!" Moratti said helplessly.
Everyone, whether it was Angelo Moratti or Paolillo, was actually very disappointed.
Moratti has always been emotional.
Since we are going to change coaches, of course we should change now and decisively!
How to change?
Bring Gao Shen from Naples!
Liquidated damages?
Compensate, no matter how much!
It can even be done directly before the centenary celebration. This can greatly boost the momentum of Inter Milan and dampen the morale of Naples. Is there still any suspense about the championship?
But if you are so indecisive now, you may lose the championship!
There are still twelve rounds of the league, who knows what will happen?
Just when everyone in Inter Milan was thinking their own thoughts, the commentator suddenly heard an exclamation from the live TV broadcast.
It is now the stoppage time of the first half. ;
Naples attacked to the right side of the frontcourt, but the ball was intercepted.
Maxwell got the ball, but Sanchez counterattacked him on the spot and immediately passed the ball to his teammate Qi Wu.
But before Qiwu could stop, Cavani had already rushed forward.
The Romanian central defender wanted to make a long pass, but the ball was blocked by Cavani.
After the ball was blocked high, it landed tremblingly on the right.
Lichtsteiner rushed forward quickly, and after judging the landing point, he took the lead and stood still, heading the ball towards the center.
I saw Hamsik rushing to the top of the arc, stopping Lichtsteiner's pass to the ground with his chest, turning around, looking straight at Cesar in front of him, and shooting straight away.
