In the first round of the Milan derby of the 2005/2006 Serie A season, Inter Milan took the field, so on this night, the name of this stadium is Meazza Stadium.
This stadium was built on September 19, 1926. It was opened on March 3, 1980 to commemorate the famous Italian player Giuseppe Meazza, who played for the Milan duo in the 1930s and 1940s.
The city government officially named the stadium the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium. However, AC Milan fans still insist on calling the stadium the San Siro Stadium. Therefore, when people mention the San Siro Stadium, they refer to AC Milan, saying
When talking about San Siro, it refers to Inter Milan.
This historic stadium has hosted many heavyweight events. It hosted six games during the 1990 World Cup in Italy and hosted the finals of three European Champions Cups in 1965, 1970 and 2001.
Another aspect of a long history is that the equipment is aging. The sound insulation effect of Meazza Stadium is not very good. In the locker room, even if the door is closed, you can still faintly hear the singing from the stadium stands.
and roars, and if you feel it carefully, you can also feel the floor shaking slightly.
A music MV is playing on the TV screen in the locker room. Unlike some important games in the past, which would play some passionate sports music, today Li Ang chose a song by the new Latin queen Shakira. This is
Shakira's first English album "Fija Oral Vol. 1".
Previously, Banderas asked him what songs he would play today. Li Ang casually said, "Don't play those passionate songs." Then, Banderas came to report that they were all passionate songs and nothing else.
Li Ang slapped his head and remembered the signed album Shakirato brought to Alice, and he threw it away in his briefcase.
That's why Shakira's songs are playing in San Siro's home dressing room.
While the players were changing their jerseys and equipment, they would glance up at the TV screen from time to time. The song was very nice, and the sexy girl in the MV made the players' eyes shine even more.
The game against AC Milan was a game that did not require mobilization. Li Ang could feel that the players were like tight strings, so before this game, he made an exception and chose to appropriately decompress the players.
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Li Ang signaled Banderas to turn down the TV volume, then clapped his hands, and the players immediately fell silent.
"Our game against AC Milan is a game that does not require my mobilization. So I will keep the story short." Li Ang coughed and cleared his throat. "So, I am not worried about your enthusiasm and fighting spirit in this game.
What I worry about is that the enthusiasm and fighting spirit have gone too far.”
All the players looked at each other, and some didn't understand why the coach said this. The game with AC Milan was a Milan derby. The whole team was excited and worked hard. Isn't this a curse?
"Enthusiasm is a good thing, but football can't be won by enthusiasm alone! What I ask of you in this game is that you can be passionate in your heart and your fighting spirit is impeccable! But, all must
To do this, I need you to keep a calm mind at all times, play football smartly, and not be dominated by emotions."
"So, before this game, I didn't think about how to stimulate you, because your fighting enthusiasm no longer needs to be fueled, so I thought about how to relieve you. Before, I was thinking about how to relieve you.
At that time, I was thinking that maybe I need to say to you: Don’t worry, just play like an ordinary league game. However, I immediately rejected it myself, because this is impossible, our opponent is AC Milan, this
It’s a fact! This is Milan Derby! It’s a fact! Each of us knows what kind of opponent it is. If I really say let’s face AC Milan like an ordinary Serie A match! You will definitely
They think that I, the head coach, am not trustworthy and that my words are unreliable. Because this is destined to be an unusual game. This is the Milan Derby, both for us and our opponents.
A special game! So, for this game, for this Milan derby! I say to you sincerely..."
"Please keep the fire in your heart, keep your mind clear, and make your feet stronger!"
"This is what I ask of you! Do this! Defeat AC Milan, step on their corpses to announce our victory, the Christmas holiday is coming, this is the best Christmas gift to ourselves."
"Okay, guys, I'm done, the rest is your work!" After saying that, Li Ang clapped his hands and opened the door to the locker room.
The players stood up immediately, and everyone filed out under the leadership of captain Zanetti.
Their expressions are serious and their steps are firm.
However, they did not get carried away by their emotions. The head coach was right, they must be calm and smart to deal with the game and welcome victory!
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"This is the penultimate round before the winter break. Both Inter Milan and AC Milan are bound to want to win, because a draw will be a failure for both of them. If this is the case, Inter Milan and AC Milan will definitely want to win.
Milan only scored one point, and if Juventus wins this round of the league, then Juventus will be three points ahead of Inter Milan and seven points ahead of AC Milan. This is for two teams that are aiming to compete for the championship.
, are unacceptable, so I don’t think both teams will choose a tie. Whether it is Li Ang or Ancelotti, their goal is very clear-that is, victory. This will also set the stage for the start of the second half of the league.
Good foundation.”
Before the game started, Sky TV commentator Ferrari was analyzing the impact of the result of this game on the league championship.
"We have just received the lineups of both teams. Whether it is Li Ang or Ancelotti, they both chose to announce the starting lineup at the last moment, which shows that they are very cautious... There were such rumors from AC Milan before the game
, Filippo Inzaghi will return from injury in this game, but judging from the list we got, Inzaghi does not appear in the team's roster, and he will continue to be injured."
"For AC Milan...the goalkeeper is Brazilian Dida. The back line from left to right is Serginho, Kaladze, Nesta, and Stam. The midfielder is Gattuso, Pirlo, and Sido.
Husband and Kaka, and the striker combination of Gilardino and Shevchenko."
"For Inter Milan, the goalkeeper is Brazilian Cesar, the defense is left back Evra, the center back combination is Samuel and Materazzi, the right back is Zanetti, and the midfielder is Ca
The combination of Los, Modric, Mata, and Luis Figo, with Ronaldo and Aguero on the front line. This lineup has two changes from the previous games, that is, Materazzi replaced Cordoba
, became the starting central defender, Materazzi's header ability is excellent, Liang started him in this game, obviously to prevent AC Milan's high-altitude ball. Another change is that Aguero replaced Adriano.
The Brazilian has been in a scoring drought recently, and the Argentinian teenager has been in excellent form recently. Aguero is characterized by fast speed, sharp attack, and excellent foot skills. In previous games, Aguero's cooperation with players such as Ronaldo and Mata has been relatively good.
There is a tacit understanding, especially with Ronaldo. The unique tacit understanding between South American players will definitely help Inter Milan at critical moments."
When the starting lineups of both teams were introduced on TV, the players from the two teams were lining up in the corridor of San Siro, waiting to enter the stadium.
"Guys, let's go!" Javier Zanetti, wearing the captain's armband, turned to shout to his teammates behind him.
At the same time, AC Milan's captain Shevchenko also waved his hand today, "Guys, let's play!"
Amidst deafening shouts, the players from Inter Milan and AC Milan filed out and stepped onto the steps leading to the stadium.
"They're coming out!" Everyone in the stands, in the broadcast booth, and in front of the TV shouted.
Inter Milan wears their traditional blue and black striped shirts, while AC Milan wears their traditional red and black striped shirts. Players from both teams hold their heads high as they step onto the court, and the much-anticipated Milan derby is about to begin.
At this time, Inter Milan and AC Milan were both top giants, especially AC Milan, which can be said to be the super giant at this time. Although Inter Milan's championship honors are not as good as AC Milan's, the fame and number of stars are not far behind.
let.
To describe the atmosphere at the scene as fanatical is an understatement. Before the game even started, fans were already lighting fireworks in the stands, and the entire stadium was like a battlefield.
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Li Ang stood in front of the coach's bench, with his hands in his pockets, wearing a white shirt, trousers and a suit. Li Ang was wearing a suit and tie today. He didn't like wearing a tie, so he specially wore a tie today.
Not for anything else, just because today’s game is Milan Derby!
The night in Milan in December was already a bit chilly. The game hadn't even started yet, and his palms were already sweating.
People sweat when they are excited, nervous or scared.
For the head coach of Inter Milan, no game can be as important as the Milan Derby. For the current head coach of Inter Milan, Li Ang, he has almost grown up watching the broadcasts of Serie A games on CCTV Sports Channel.
Serie A has a certain kind of special emotion, and the Milan Derby has a special meaning in his perception.
The boy who once watched Serie A broadcasts on TV is now the head coach of Inter Milan and a famous young coach in Serie A. He is now on the coaching bench of the Milan Derby, directing the game.
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The game has started.
Li Ang was sitting on the coaching bench, staring at the court while thinking quickly in his mind.
AC Milan's lineup today is four, three, one and two!
AC Milan (4-3-1-2): 1-Dida/31-Stam, 13-Nesta (53' Simic), 4-Kaladze, 27-Serginho/8-
When he saw Ancelotti's starting lineup, Li Ang smiled in his heart. His verbal spat with AC Milan before the game finally had an effect.
Berlusconi was obviously irritated. He had been strongly urging Ancelotti to play as a double striker, but Ancelotti never listened. In such an important game as the Milan Derby, it seemed that Ancelotti could not resist.
The pressure is on Berlusconi.
This is a very aggressive lineup.
Not only because Gilardino and Shevchenko start together in the double forward lineup, but also because in the midfield, Pirlo, Seedorf, and Kaká are all offensive players. Pirlo's defensive ability is not good, and Spain
Dov played a bit casually and lazily, almost not returning to defense, and Kaka was the arrow of AC Milan's offense.
The entire midfield defensive task falls on Gattuso alone...
There are surprises not only in the midfield, but also in the defense.
AC Milan's choice of left center back and left back is the partnership of Kaladze and Serginho, which makes Li Ang overjoyed. Kaladze's state this season can only be said to be average, but it cannot be said to be how bad it is. Playing as a left back is still
It's quite satisfactory, but in today's game, Ancelotti arranged for Kaladze to play the left center back position. Of course, there is no problem in itself. Kaladze can play as the left center back, and sometimes his performance is relatively good.
The biggest impact of Kaladze playing left center back is who will play left back? Between Jankulovski and Serginho, Ancelotti chose the latter. Obviously, this may also be influenced by
Influenced by Li Ang's previous remarks, Ancelotti chose Serginho, who is strong in offense and weak in defense, to start at left back. In fact, Serginho has always been a player that AC Milan boss Silvio Berlusconi admires very much.
Many years later, Berlusconi said in an interview that he could not forget Serginho's outstanding performance.
With Serginho playing as left back, AC Milan's offense will become sharper, but problems arise. His partner on the left is Seedorf. In Leon's view, Serginho is a strong attacker.
He is a representative player of weak defense. He has carefully studied Serginho's games this season and noticed that Serginho's one-on-one defense is average and he often loses position in team defense. His specialty is on the wing.
Cross, but when the opponent's position is attacking and counterattacking, Serginho's loss of position will give the opponent more opportunities to kick the ball comfortably without interference from the wing. Serginho often attacks the strong and defends the weak.
After being pressed out, he can't come back, and even if he comes back, his defensive ability is very average. This also allows Inter Milan's veteran Figo to get a lot of crossing opportunities. This also exposes another aspect of AC Milan.
A hidden danger!
This is: Dida's weakness in preventing crosses from the side and hitting the ball in the air will be fully exposed.
Starting from Li Ang's quarrel with AC Milan like a mad dog, this is a series!
