May 25, the day before the Champions League final.
All AC Milan soldiers arrived in Munich and then began adaptive training at the Allianz Arena.
This is to get familiar with the playing field, and it is also Milan's last official training session before tomorrow night's game.
As usual, Tassotti is in charge of defensive training, while Pan Yi directs offensive training, and Allegri coordinates, joining in from time to time for some regular set-piece and shooting exercises.
At this point in the season, there are actually no secrets between the two sides. This training was also conducted in public, and many reporters and fans came to watch.
However, at the end of the training, Pan Yi called the main players together and practiced penalty kicks.
This can't help but make some associations in the media.
Are you preparing to play defense in the finals?
Are you ready to push the game to a penalty shootout?
After all, the attacking power of this Bayern team is indeed amazing, and they also eliminated the Cosmos team Barcelona in the semi-finals.
Since AC Milan once deployed an iron barrel formation against Barcelona in the group stage, it is possible to repeat the same trick in the final.
After all, this is the Champions League final!
In order to win, each team will choose the way that suits them best.
However, as to what Milan's real purpose is, we still have to ask the parties involved in the team - that is, the coaches.
So, when the pre-match training was completely over and Allegri attended the pre-match press conference for the Champions League final, some reporters also surrounded Pan Yi and tried to take something out of his mouth. p>
After all, most of what is said at a formal press conference is just for the occasion. On the contrary, in such a less formal occasion, this young assistant coach may be able to say something real.
"You are talking about the penalty training just now? How should I put it? We must make all possible preparations."
Pan Yi did not refuse to be interviewed by reporters and answered their questions.
"This is the Champions League final, the highest level club competition in Europe."
"Both we and Bayern have gone through many tough games and defeated many strong opponents to get here."
"So, tomorrow's game will definitely be difficult. We must be mentally prepared and ready to play until the end."
"Having trained for penalty kicks means that you will focus on defense in tactics? I don't think so. It's not that only 0:0 will lead to a penalty shootout. A 4:4 score is also a draw, isn't it?"
"Of course, we don't want the game to enter a penalty shootout. Because we are confident that we can resolve the battle within ninety minutes!"
A reporter asked again: "Don't your young Milan feel intimidated when they see Bayern? After all, their lineup is more mature and they are playing at home."
Pan Yi laughed and gestured with his fingers:
"What do you think this is? Seven."
"What's this again? Four."
"Milan has won the Champions League seven times, while Bayern has only four. And the last time they won the championship was in 2001."
"In other words, in the Champions League, our Milan is the side with more history and more experience!"
"So, even if they are playing at home, their players and fans should be more afraid of us!"
Although when communicating within the team, Pan Yi has been emphasizing the strength of Bayern to the players and asking everyone not to take it lightly, but in front of the media and the public, he must show the team's confidence.
This plays a vital role in the psychology of young players, especially those before the finals.
Young players tend to have greater psychological fluctuations, which will also affect their actual performance on the field.
And once they start to get nervous and have excessive awe of their opponents, they will become timid and ultimately perform in a mess.
Therefore, the coaching staff has long communicated that before this Champions League final, they must develop a winning momentum to dilute the nervousness of the young players as much as possible when facing this important final.
The reporter asked: "What kind of lineup and tactics is Milan preparing to use in this final? Have you studied Heynckes' tactics? Or have you planned any tactics against Bayern?"
Pan Yi smiled: "The main lineups of our two teams are almost on the surface. Does it need to be said? As for the tactics, you will know it after the game."
Of course, tactics cannot be mentioned before the game.
Although everyone knows the main playing methods of the two teams, when it comes to targeted arrangements, they are ever-changing and it is a process of seeing each other's tactics.
That is to say, the reporter asked Pan Yi so directly because he saw that he was young.
If you meet a coach like Mourinho or Guardiola, reporters generally won't ask such questions because they will be criticized.
Seeing that Pan Yi didn't accept the call, the reporter stopped talking.
Another female reporter asked:
"Mr. Pan Yi, you will only turn 26 tomorrow, right? I haven't checked specifically, but you should be the youngest coach in the history of the Champions League and the history of the Champions League finals. And I also heard that you are interested.
Leaving Milan to become the head coach of another club in order to seek greater challenges. How do you feel about your experience in Milan?"
Pan Yi nodded friendly towards her and replied:
"First of all, thank you very much for remembering my birthday."
"I am a person who doesn't pay much attention to birthday rituals, and sometimes I even forget about it. But I will live a good day tomorrow."
"Because I want to use a big ear cup to celebrate my 26th birthday with all my colleagues!"
The reporters around also laughed, applauded gently and nodded to Pan Yi.
All over the world, everyone is happy to send their best wishes to the birthday boy, and Pan Yi’s birthday wish seems so special.
"As for the year I am 25 years old, it is also the year I spent with Milan. This will be the most beautiful memory in my life."
Pan Yi spoke a little emotionally, but at the same time he did not deny the rumors that he would leave Milan.
In fact, almost everyone already knows that Pan Yi will leave the team next season, so it will not have any impact on the players.
"Like many children, I have had a dream since I was a child, which is to be able to run on the green field, score goals, and cheer with the fans."
"But I didn't have the talent to play football, so I couldn't become a star. So I became a coach, fighting side by side with these great stars in another way, defeating opponents one after another, and competing for honors one after another.
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"So I want to thank Milan and I want to thank coach Allegri. They allowed me to realize my dream here and spent a wonderful season here with a group of great people." p>
"Now, we have the last game left."
"I believe that we will use this trophy, which represents the highest honor of European clubs, to bring a perfect end to my season in Milan!"
Pan Yi's answer made everyone present feel his love for Milan, as well as his confidence and fighting spirit.