"It's not that I didn't give you a chance, it's that I gave you the chance and you couldn't seize it!"
Gao Shen was so happy that he almost stepped forward to give Ancelotti a hug.
Fatty An had a look of resentment on his face, obviously very dissatisfied with the result of the competition.
Why?
In fact, it’s no wonder that the fourth-ranked team in Serie A played at home and faced the leader who had made a lot of rotations. The key was that during the entire second half, they had one more player than their opponent, but they had no way to do anything against the opponent.
In the end, they were forced to rely on a penalty kick to tie the score.
The point is, this penalty kick is extremely controversial.
Don't look at what Ancelotti said at the post-match press conference: there is no dispute about the penalty kick.
That’s weird!
When Kaká shot, Nainggolan's hand most likely just opened slightly as a conditioned reflex, which was obviously not intentional.
Besides, if it didn't hit his hand, the ball might not go in.
In front of the media and fans, Ancelotti will definitely support the team, but privately, Fatty An is really depressed.
He really has nothing to do with this team.
But when he was depressed, when he saw Gao Shen's arrogant look again, Fatty An wished he could kill the Japanese with his hands.
…
"Did you originally plan to lose?" Ancelotti asked.
Gao Shen waved his hand, "Let me be clear, it's not that I planned to lose, but that I can accept losing because I have a four-point advantage. Who am I afraid of?"
At the end, Gao Shen couldn't help but laugh out loud. This was the rhythm that planned to piss Ancelotti off to death.
Fatty An almost rushed over and tore him apart.
Can we still have a good chat?
Do you have to rub salt in my wounds to be happy?
"Walk, just go ahead and wave, I will kill you sooner or later!" Ancelotti gritted his teeth.
Gao Shen chuckled and ignored him.
"Frankly speaking, if you use all your main players tonight, we will probably lose." After calming down, Ancelotti said frankly that he had a relatively good understanding of his team's situation.
Gao Shen nodded confidently, he thought so too.
"But I'm not stupid!"
"Of course you're not stupid, it's just that you want too much and it's too risky." Ancelotti shook his head.
Gao Shen grinned and laughed, "The risks are high, but the benefits are also high. This is so fun!"
After a pause, Gao Shen added: "This is my last season in Naples, and I just want to play something big!"
The feeling was just like when he coached Real Madrid and gambled on winning the Double.
Gao Shen is also betting heavily on Serie A and the Champions League.
The difference is that he is more confident now than when he coached Real Madrid.
Because Barcelona was the leader in La Liga that year, ahead of Real Madrid by so much, and they also lost to Arsenal in the Champions League at home. Gao Shen was really forced to have no way out, so he let go of the big gamble.
But now, Napoli is the leader, and they are leading by four points. They are also the leader in the Champions League group stage and the favorite to qualify. Gao Shen is more confident than back then.
Looking at Ancelotti's profound expression at this moment, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart: Being young is really good!
Always full of energy, always full of fighting spirit, dare to fight, dare to venture and dare to think.
Once upon a time, he was so profound, but gradually, the years have worn away these edges and corners of his.
And looking at Gao Shen, Ancelotti was really envious.
In fact, the profound intentions are easy to guess.
In the game against AC Milan, he retained his energy and drastically rotated the substitute lineup. It was clear that he would defeat Zenit St. Petersburg at home in the fourth round of the Champions League next Wednesday.
This is not only to avenge the away game, but also to grab this crucial three points.
After obtaining the three points, Naples actually does not need to play too hard in the last two rounds, because the qualifying qualification is basically obtained.
The only difference is that if Bayern defeats Real Madrid away from home, the top spot in the group will still be in doubt.
But if Gao Shen doesn't do his best to defeat Zenit, and if he fails at home, whether it's a loss or a draw, then in the last two rounds, Naples is likely to be in an embarrassing situation where they have to do their best to win.
Let me ask you, when that time comes, Napoli will continue to struggle against Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. How much pressure will such a game have?
Therefore, Gao Shen's choice to make a large rotation against AC Milan must be the result of careful consideration.
As he said, there is a four-point lead in the league and he can afford it.
Even if he loses, he is still the leader.
But the Champions League is different. One round is heaven and one round is hell. It’s hard to say.
Thinking of this, Ancelotti really has to admire Gao Shen for always making the best and safest choice for himself.
Of course, Naples' favorable situation was created through the hard work of Gao Shen and the team.
If Naples is not leading by four points now, would Gao Shen still dare to play like this?
In fact, Ancelotti can only blame himself. Naples made such a large rotation and even lost one person at halftime, but they still couldn't beat the opponent. Who can be blamed?
Inter Milan defeated Reggina 3-2 away, and Juventus defeated Roma 2-0 at home.
Now, Napoli's lead is still two points.
The situation in Serie A is still quite good for Naples.
This is also thanks to AC Milan's "fulfillment".
As for the Champions League, as long as they win Zenit at home, the last two rounds will be the difference between first place and second place in the group for Naples, and the pressure will naturally be reduced a lot.
"I think Bayern will still fight against Real Madrid." Ancelotti reminded.
Gao Shen nodded, "If it were me, I would do the same thing."
Bayern's last-ditch challenge is to travel to St. Petersburg on November 25. This battle is extremely dangerous, and they even have to be mentally prepared to lose. The final round is against Naples at home.
Obviously, no one with a little more sense will place all their hopes on the final round.
More importantly, after losing to Real Madrid in an away game in the fourth round, as long as Napoli beats Zenit at home, there will be no suspense about first place in the group. Even Bayern will be dragged into the quagmire of second place in the group by Real Madrid.
Therefore, for Bayern, the Bernabeu battle is a key decisive battle for the right to qualify for the group stage.
After winning Real Madrid, all that's left is to compete with Naples for first and second place in the group.
Ancelotti seems a little pessimistic about Real Madrid's situation, as does Gao Shen.
The most important thing is that people's hearts are broken.
Sometimes, this is worse than any disastrous defeat or worse than any technical tactics.
And who would have thought that the majestic Real Madrid would struggle in the group stage, and might not even be able to qualify?
"Now, people are saying that you will return to Real Madrid next summer." Ancelotti looked at Gao Shen with a smile, trying to find some clues on his face with some gossip.
Gao Shen chuckled and said happily, "I also heard that you are going to take Kaka to Real Madrid."
Ancelotti was also happy.
"I haven't thought about it yet." Gao Shen said calmly, suppressing his smile.
What he said he didn't think about was not whether he wanted to return to Real Madrid, but he didn't think about what to do next.
Gao Shen is a person who has to go all out in everything he does.
As the head coach of Naples, he must devote himself wholeheartedly. In this process, he will not be distracted by other things.
This is also the reason why, for so many years, he didn't even have an agent.
Ancelotti thought that Gao Shen had not yet decided whether to return to Real Madrid, but he himself felt a little sad.
"Me too."
After sighing, Ancelotti forced a wry smile and said, "This is my eighth season in Milan."
People always have feelings.
Especially for eight years.
"This team is no longer worthy of you, Carlo." Gao Shen said very sincerely.
Ancelotti's talents are constrained by the current AC Milan team.
This team seems to be full of stars, with well-known stars in every position, but in fact, they are just a group of veterans who have long passed their prime. AC Milan is more like a nursing home.
More importantly, this team has relied on Berlusconi's investment for so many years and has not formed an effective business operation model. Now that Berlusconi has no money to invest, what should we do?
The best way is to sell Kaka in exchange for a large amount of funds, which can be used as the starting capital for the team's metabolic transformation, to rejuvenate the team, and believe that it can return to the first team as soon as possible.
But this is obviously no longer within Ancelotti's scope.
With his performance this season and Ancelotti's character, it will be difficult for him to be cruel to the team.
Seeing Ancelotti's complicated expression at this moment, Gao Shen believed that he actually understood in his heart, but he just couldn't be cruel.
This reminds me of something Gao Shen heard Guardiola say: It is best not to coach in a team for more than four years, because over time, feelings will inevitably arise, and with feelings, judgment cannot be guaranteed.
Reasonable and accurate.
To a certain extent, Gao Shen feels that this is correct.
But it's really difficult to do this.
Thinking of this, Gao Shen smiled, stretched out his hand, and shook hands with Ancelotti.
As a friend, no matter what Ancelotti chooses, Gao Shen will only have support and respect.
Whether you act emotionally or calmly and rationally, there is really no one right or wrong.
The former does not necessarily mean that you will be a bad thing and you will lose; the latter does not necessarily mean that you will succeed or win.
Just like the former coach of Chelsea, Villas-Boas is sensible and calm, right?
But what’s the result?
So, the key still depends on the person.
"I have to go back and prepare well. You should also think carefully about the game against Zenit next week."
After finishing speaking, Gao Shen waved his hand and left.
Ancelotti stood behind him, watching him leave, full of envy in his heart.
Gao Shen is a very free and easy man, but also a very decisive person, so when he won the double crown, he resolutely left Real Madrid. After leading Naples to win the double crown last season, he asked De Laurentiis
Give him another season and let him try for the Champions League.
He seems calm and rational, but in fact he can get along well with the players.
People often say that a head coach needs rich experience and experience, because the coach is teaching the players.
But here in Gaoshen, youth has become his advantage.
Dare to think, dare to fight, dare to venture, dare to rush, and be able to absorb new things.
