Vieri, the king of Inter Milan in the past few years, during the period when Ronaldo was injured and left, he carried Inter Milan's striker alone. In Cooper's tactics, he is the most important player at the front
, for a long time, Toldo's save and Vieri's goal became Inter Milan's only offensive method.
Dick admitted that Vieri in those years was the best Vieri, but he also knew that from the beginning of this season, his condition had begun to decline. In fact, in the 2002-03 season, he played 24 league games.
After scoring 24 goals and becoming the top scorer in Serie A, Vieri's condition has declined. Last season, he played 22 times, but only scored 13 goals, while injuries are increasing...
Even when Vieri was at his peak, Dick didn't want him. His strength was enough to become the core of any team. However, although he was strong, he was also an easily injured player. Inter Milan was close to the championship several times.
It's just a little bit worse because when playing around him, he was injured and unable to play in some games, and the entire Inter Milan's performance began to decline. This is not in line with Dick's coaching philosophy.
Dick does not need to have one most important player, he only needs a few important players. Under his men, he does not need a king, he only needs an army with strict discipline and obedience to the command.
Whether he asked Inter Milan not to rush to take back Ade in the winter of last season, or whether he wants to sell Vieri now, he is based on this concept.
The reason why Kiko was abandoned at Atletico Madrid was because he knew that Kiko's strength had declined extremely. The reason why Amoruso was sold in Dortmund was because his high salary and relatively unique way of playing made Dick unnecessary.
This player, while at Inter Milan...is because he doesn't need a king in the dressing room.
So after thinking for a while, Dick dialed Vieri's number.
"Mr. Christian Vieri? I'm Dick."
"Hello, Mr. Dick." Vieri didn't care when he answered the phone. Even though Cooper was gone and Dick came, he didn't feel that his position would be shaken. Dick's previous magic made him
I have also heard that he very much hopes to obtain some decent honors under Dick.
"Mr. Vieri, I think you already know that I have become the head coach of Inter Milan... Yes, I made this call today to confirm all the players. I am a head coach who puts my status first.
In my eyes, there is no distinction between main force and substitute. Anyone who wants to be the main force needs to show his good condition in training. This season, Inter Milan will have many outstanding forwards. I hope you can do well.
Adjust your own condition, otherwise, I will not reserve an absolute main position for you."
Dick's words stunned Vieri for a moment. Although Dick said he only played based on his condition, for Vieri, he was used to being the most important striker in any team. Dick's behavior
Does this mean there is any other meaning in it?
"Mr. Dick, I think I am in good condition and can play my best role." Vieri said politely. He has proven his strength in the past time and he feels he is qualified to fight against him.
Anyone says such a thing.
"No, Mr. Vieri, your form last season was not very good... I will develop a new set of tactics for Inter Milan. What I need is for everyone to play around this new set of tactics.
Obey the command, I will give the players on the field enough freedom, but that is freedom that needs to be under my control. Do you understand this? The pre-season training will start on July 25th.
Players who participated in the European Cup can postpone their reporting to the team for one week, which is August 2, and we will discuss it in detail then... I wish you good luck in the European Cup."
Seeing Dick hang up the phone, Vieri looked at the phone and fell into deep thought.
This new head coach... doesn't seem to value himself? Thinking back to when Dick at Atletico Madrid and Dortmund were the first to abolish or sell a forward and captain-level figure to establish his power, Vieri did this
Doubts - does he also want to destroy or sell himself to establish his power?
And when Dick called himself like this from the beginning, did it mean that he had obtained the authorization from Inter Milan? Is it because of his remarks last year that the Inter Milan club became dissatisfied with him?
Last summer, when Inter Milan sold Crespo and bought Cruz to fill the lineup, Vieri was furious in the locker room and said, "I want to hang the managers of Inter Milan one by one!" At that time, this
Although the words did not cause any repercussions, they also made Vieri very depressed for a while and his performance was not very good. The poor performance of Inter Milan last season had a lot to do with his poor condition...
Coupled with the previous salary cut incident and the missed league championship in 2002... when all this came to mind, Vieri began to feel a little angry.
"I'm not a player that no one wants!" Vieri sneered in his heart. Capello has now joined Juventus. He had said before after confirming that he would join Juventus, Vieri
He is the striker he admires most and hopes to bring him to Juventus...
Even if he goes back to Juventus, it doesn't seem like a bad thing. After all, he became famous in Juventus. Even if he can't go to Juventus, it would be good to go to another team in Milan, where his good friend Inzaghi is.
.
Thinking of this, Vieri called his agent.
"You know the news about Dick taking over Inter Milan, right? He just called me..."
Vieri told his agent everything about the conversation between Dick and himself. After hearing this, the agent frowned: "**, Dick seems to want to drive people away...
"
"I noticed it too," Vieri replied in a deep voice.
"Actually, staying at Inter Milan is also a good choice now. No matter what Dick's reputation is, he is indeed capable and the chance of winning the championship is very high. If he stays at Inter Milan, the possibility of winning the championship will be higher.
Very big."
"If I were a substitute..."
Vieri didn't finish what he said, but his agent knew what he meant. With Vieri's status and as a substitute to win a championship, it would be better not to win it.
"I understand, but don't worry, you have a lot that the team will ask for...I will take care to contact you." The agent finally said.
Dick didn't know the connection between Vieri and his agent, but he didn't care what Vieri would think. If he was willing to obey the rules and stay, it wouldn't be impossible to consider, as long as he didn't make a fuss, Vieri
It is still very useful. The key thing is that Dick is unwilling to leave a forward who still wants to be the king, but no longer has the strength of the king. In his mind, it is time for Inter Milan to play overall football, and
It's not about being superstitious about a certain player...
Dick didn't know why Cooper, who played pretty good overall football in Valencia, started to play uglier defense tactics after coming to Inter Milan, stacking numbers and relying on counterattacks, but at least for him
, would not use this tactic.
Cruz, Adriano, and Martins, these three players will play a big role next season. Adriano is the main force, and he will also find another forward, Cruz and Martins as substitutes.
It's enough. If Recoba and Vieri are willing to stay as substitutes, he will find a way to give everyone a chance to play and ensure results. If they don't want to stay, he doesn't care.
He called the players he didn't really want to keep, and the next step was to call the players he was sure to stay. When a new coach takes over, if he is a little confused about the future, it is easy to cause instability in the military morale. As long as he lets them know in advance
If you know whether you want to stay or go, you won't have too many problems.
In particular, some players who did not perform very well last season but are famous will be even more uneasy at this time, such as Cannavaro, such as Materazzi, such as Zanetti...
But Dick first made a phone call to his old department.
"Julio, I'm Dick."
"Hello Mr. Dick, I'm glad you can come to Inter Milan and meet here. I really didn't expect it..." Cruz, who usually seems relatively silent, seemed to be gushing at this moment. It seems that he is indeed
Very excited...
"I didn't expect you to come to Inter Milan... This also makes me very happy. You may not be the main player next season, but you will definitely play an important role in the club. Do you understand? Don't have any other pressure, just be good
Just take a vacation and prepare to come back for training." Dick said with a smile.
"I understand, boss." Cruise replied quickly.
Next, Dick called three members of the Italian national team participating in the European Cup, including Cannavaro, Materazzi and Zanetti. He told Cannavaro that you are in my plan.
I have a way to solve the problem that you two central defenders can't coexist. For Materazzi, he appeased the other party. After all, Materazzi's performance was a bit poor last season. As for Zanetti, Dick also told the other party that you are with me.
within the plan.
Young Nigerian forward Martins, Greek Karagounis, Pandev who returned from loan from Ancona, Spanish midfielder Farinos, Argentinian winger Kili, young Pasquale, substitute central defender Adani, Dick told
They are all, you will be in the first team next season, but the main position is not guaranteed, more likely to be a substitute. If you can accept it, stay, you will not lose the chance to play, if you are not willing to stay, rent it
It's up to you whether you want to leave or seek a transfer.
Except for Martins, who played a lot last season, these players are basically marginal players. Naturally, they don’t have many ideas. Dick doesn’t know how many they will keep, just as substitutes...
…It’s easy to find these players, and if other teams want to poach these players, it won’t be that easy. At least Dick won’t let them go without the right price.
As for Stankovic, who joined in the winter of last season, Dick also called him: "Dejan, don't worry. Although I had not come to Inter Milan when you transferred, I am very familiar with your characteristics.
I also understand that you are part of my plan, so feel free to prepare for the next pre-season training."
Zanetti and Cordoba, the two captains and deputy captains, but Dick did not call. Moratti has already done this. In the new season, they will still be an important part of the team. The specific arrangements are
Dick planned to wait until pre-season training to tell them.
