The Prince of Inter Milan starts with Brother Xiaosa

Chapter 148 It turns out you learned from me

After playing two friendly matches in Italy, Leo and the others returned to their own clubs.

"The next game is an away game against Bologna. After this game..."

Mourinho frowned again. All the main players of Inter Milan were international players.

The physical condition of the Nerazzurri soldiers who returned to Pinetina after playing for the national team sounded the alarm again.

But they didn't get a chance to rest, and then came another intensive schedule of three games in eight days.

Two Serie A games, and one... away game against Barcelona in the Champions League group stage.

Closing his eyes, the madman seemed to have returned to the Camp Nou and heard the deafening shouts.

Mourinho once looked forward to the day when he would be in charge of Barcelona and enjoy the cheers and applause of the audience after leading the team to victory.

But Barcelona is a La Liga giant. Not only did they arrogantly reject Mourinho, they even mocked him with disdain as "that little translator."

No one likes a hot face but a cold butt, and no one is happy with comments that ridicule themselves.

Not to mention Mourinho, who has always been proud inside.

The Portuguese can't wait to prove to everyone who once looked down on him at Camp Nou that he is the better head coach!

Well, but before that, they still have to go to Bologna to finish the league game.

On November 11, in the thirteenth round of Serie A, Inter Milan faced Bologna away.

Although the Nerazzurri will visit Barcelona three days later, Mourinho still arranged the main lineup today, but replaced Eto'o with Balotelli who needed to rest after playing two World Cup qualifying games.

Bologna's record has improved significantly after the coaching change. Although they still struggle to win away games, they have recently won two consecutive home games and performed well.

It’s also interesting to say that although Balotelli is not the striker with the most playing time in Serie A this season, his current league goals are tied with Milito for the first place in the team.

Both scored eight goals and tied for the top scorer list in Serie A with Di Natale.

Coupled with Bashen's outstanding performance in the Italian national team, it is no wonder that Mourinho, despite all his dissatisfaction with him, is still reluctant to part with this kid's talent.

In this game, Balotelli replaced Eto'o. Although Mourinho wanted the Cameroonian to stay in the Champions League, he was also trying to find ways to give Balotelli more opportunities to play.

After the game started, the home team's strength was limited and they retreated to their own penalty area, while most of the visiting team's players were tired and in no hurry to exert force.

Therefore, in the first ten minutes of the game, there were almost no threatening offenses on the field.

Leo accelerated in the frontcourt and changed direction to get rid of Guana's defense and pass straight into the penalty area!
  Milito made a fake move on the left side of the penalty area and turned around to get rid of the defender. However, he was knocked down by Uruguayan defender Britos near the baseline!
  The Inter Milan players immediately raised their hands to signal, but the referee had no intention of giving a penalty kick.

Two minutes later, Leo passed the ball from the center circle to the left.

Inter Milan full-back Chivo, who provided the assist, cut inside and broke into the penalty area. He shot a low shot with his left foot, causing Bologna goalkeeper Viviano to save the ball!

The other half of Bologna's starting goalkeeper today, Italian Viviano, is with their opponent Inter Milan today.

Therefore, he can also be said to be half an Inter Milan player. If he can perform satisfactorily, he may not be able to play for the Nerazzurri in the future.

At twenty-three, Viviano is very mature, and certainly not because he looks thirty-two with a beard.

It's because he is married and his wife is his agent.

As a young player, marrying young often gives people the impression of a stable and reliable good man.

Maicon's cross from the bottom line on the right was pushed out by the home team's defender, and Cambiasso's right-footed volley from the top of the arc in the penalty area was blocked by Viviani!
  Mourinho is also paying attention to the performance of Bologna's young goalkeeper.

Judging from the performance in the past ten minutes after the start of the game, Viviano has excellent goal line skills, tall body and extremely quick reactions.

His tall stature gives him a natural advantage when facing high-altitude balls, and his reaction and speed on the ground allow him to react in time when encountering fast low shots.

Overall, it's not top-notch, but it's not bad either, especially since he's still young and still has room for growth.

Toldo will retire at the end of this season, and Inter Milan really needs a reliable second goalkeeper to serve as Cesar's substitute.

In the 15th minute, Leo took a corner kick from the right, and Balotelli's header in front of the goal was confiscated by Viviano.

Soon after, Milito's low shot from the sideline of the penalty area was also blocked by the Bologna goalkeeper who flew sideways and fell down!

Unable to open up the situation for a long time, in the 21st minute, Nerazzurri captain Zanetti got a chance for a corner kick!

Maicon kicked out from the left, Lucio nodded the ball forward, and the home team defender made a mistake in clearing the ball and gave it to his opponent!
  Leo cleverly passed the ball, and Milito leaned on the defender in front of the goal and turned around with his right foot to volley into the top of the goal!

Viviano really couldn't do anything about this ball, so I can't blame him.

One to zero!

Inter Milan, playing away from home, took the lead in breaking the deadlock on the field!

But less than a minute after Inter Milan scored, the home team Bologna tied the score!
  Adairton broke through from the right and made a precise diagonal pass with his left foot into the penalty area. Sarayeta unloaded the ball with his right foot and turned around to get rid of the two Inter Milan defenders!

The Uruguayan forward's left-footed volley from the penalty spot went past Cesar's fingers and went straight into the net!
  One to one!

The home fans were excited and cheered for Bologna's wonderful performance.

Leo intercepted Guana's cross pass in the frontcourt, and his direct pass in front of the penalty area was blocked by the defender and missed the right post.

The Nerazzurri's subsequent corner kick did not pose any threat. Instead, three minutes later, Leo once again sent a threatening through ball!
  Balotelli faces Viviano alone!

This time, Bashen did not kick the ball decisively, but made two consecutive fake moves with the ball laterally in order to deceive the opponent.

However, the Bologna goalkeeper was not shaken at all and flew to hit the ball before Balotelli took off.

Balotelli almost kicked Viviano.

"Oh, why are you hesitating about this ball? The first shot will be over!"

Bashen scratched his head in confusion. He didn't expect that the opponent's goalkeeper could suddenly step forward and grab the ball. Are he really not afraid of getting hurt?
  Pandev cut in from the left and was brought down by the defensive player, and Inter Milan got a good free kick opportunity.

This ball was still given to Leo. His free kick went over the wall, then slightly over the crossbar and flew out of the baseline.

"The arc didn't come out, so the free kick was unqualified."

Leo was not very satisfied with the quality of the free kick he just took, but in fact he has scored directly from free kicks several times this season.

No matter which free kick master, even if it is the so-called free kick as a penalty kick, it is impossible to take a free kick without making a mistake every time.

Soon Leo gathered his mood and made a comeback. Leo sent a precise through ball to the left side of the penalty area!

After receiving the ball, Balotelli was cleared by the defender before he could shoot.

The stands at the Renato Dalara Stadium were filled with boos.

Leo frowned, who was this directed at? Mario?

Pandev's low shot with his left foot hit the inside of the far post. Balotelli thought the ball would roll towards the goal line, so he did not stretch his foot to shoot despite the opportunity.

As a result, after the ball hit the right post, it hit the left post by accident. Viviano didn't wait for Balotelli to react and pounced on the ball to suppress it!
  Leo:? ? ?
  Is this okay? What is going on today? Is this a bad year? Can this goal not be scored?

Taking advantage of the stunned Inter Milan teammates, the home team quickly counterattacked and hit the frontcourt, but Guana's low shot from outside the penalty area was confiscated by Cesar.

Milito received the ball and passed it to his teammates, and Balotelli broke through with the ball.

Bologna defender Portanova got stuck and stepped out in time to steal the ball.

This time the boos were accompanied by roars of laughter, which sounded so harsh.

No need to guess, Leo had already seen the racist banners pulled out from the stands.

It was aimed at Balotelli, but he didn't seem to care, and his expression didn't change at all.

In the 38th minute, Leo passed the ball to Maicon who stepped in on the right and asked for the ball.

The Brazilian broke through to the right side of the penalty area and passed the ball high!
  Balotelli beat the Bologna central defender from the front and leaped high to hit the goal with his header!

The ball hit the ground, bounced off Viviano and flew into the net!
  Two to one!

Inter Milan takes the lead again!
  After Balotelli scored, he ran to the sidelines and put his finger to his lips to make a shut-up gesture towards the stands.

The Dallara Stadium suddenly came to a standstill, but only a moment later, even greater boos and abuses poured in towards Balotelli.

Ba Shen took his hand away and was about to say something when Leo went over and covered his mouth.

"I don't care what you want to say, you're holding it back now. You can say whatever you want when you get back!"

Balotelli was about to break free from the attack, but finally calmed down after seeing Leo's eyes.

"I know how you feel. You have already responded with goals, and you have also seen their reaction when they break the defense. Wouldn't it be more exciting to score them a few more later than simply scolding them back?"

Balotelli thought for a moment and nodded.

Leo smiled, "Who did you learn this action from?"

"I learned from you, boss. I thought you were so handsome when you played against Newcastle United in the Premier League!"

"Hahaha, it turns out the root lies with me. Okay, good job. Keep up the good work."

At the end of the first half, Inter Milan temporarily led 2-1 away from home.

Unfortunately, Mourinho felt that Balotelli was out of control, so he replaced Balotelli with Eto'o at halftime.

Lest he do anything more radical in the second half.

The inexplicable red card he received before nearly caused the team to lose a winnable game. Even now, Mourinho is a little scared when he thinks about it.

In the 72nd minute, Inter Milan had a chance to counterattack. Leo sent a pass of more than 50 meters in the backcourt. Milito successfully received the pass on the right after countering offside.

After a slight adjustment, Milito's right-foot cross passed through the gap between the two home team defenders. The ball's route was very tricky, and the chasing Bologna defender Britos could not reach it.

Leo, who ran half the court, pushed his left foot in the penalty area from under Brittos' crotch and into the lower right corner of the goal!
  Three to one!

Inter Milan seals the victory!

Leo was subsequently replaced by Mourinho and stayed for the game against Barcelona three days later.

In the end, Inter Milan defeated Bologna 3-1 away from home and once again took all three points.

(End of this chapter)