The Prince of Inter Milan starts with Brother Xiaosa

Chapter 234 Yesterday Reappears
  Failure to win at White Hart Lane ended Leonardo's winning streak after taking office.

However, despite being tied by Tottenham Hotspur in the away game, Inter Milan still remains at the top of the group with three wins, one draw and ten points.

On the flight back to Milan, Leo recalled the dinner he had with Bale the night before the game, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

Knowing that Leo would probably not stay after the game, Bell called Leo out after training the day before the game.

"Gareth, after the last game, Mr. Moratti asked me about you.

Inter Milan intends to bring you to Serie A. Of course, I know this is an old saying again. I just want to help convey it and have no other meaning.

If you think it would be good to stay at Tottenham, then just pretend I didn't say anything.

If one day you feel you want to try out in other leagues, I just suggest you consider my side.

To be honest, I really want to be your teammate again. "

Bell was silent for a moment, not answering directly but deliberately changing the topic.

“Since you left, I often go out to find Chinese restaurants to eat.

I try every new Chinese restaurant in London. I dare say there are few in London who know it better than me! "

"Oh, really? The store we came to today is the one that opened after I left, right?"

Leo understood Bell's character, but the other party did not respond positively, but it showed that he had some thoughts in this regard.

It's just that player transactions involve all aspects, and many times it is not transferred by the player's will. It is enough to have the opportunity.

"That's right, this restaurant's Sichuan cuisine is very authentic. The Chinese students here say it's good and I guarantee you'll be satisfied!"

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Back in Serie A, Inter Milan first defeated newly promoted Brescia 2-0 at home with a rotating lineup, and then reversed Lecce 2-1 away.

The defending champion continued their winning streak in the league, and at the same time finally secured the top spot in the standings and slightly widened the gap with second place.

In the next game, Inter Milan became the center of attention again.

On November 2010, 11, a highlight of the twelfth round of Serie A, the first leg of the new season Milan Derby will be staged passionately at the San Siro Stadium.

At eight o'clock in the evening, before the game started, the San Siro or Meazza stadium was already crowded.

Although there are many people, they are divided into two distinct groups: blue and black and red and black.

AC Milan has not been able to defeat their rivals for several seasons, and Rosenery is looking forward to their team being able to achieve a satisfactory result today under the leadership of Allegri.

Leonardo leads the team against his old club, and naturally he does not want the Nerazzurri's winning streak against the Rossoneri to end in his hands.

This time Leo did not join in the pre-game war of words. He remained silent in the face of Ibrahimovic's jumping up and down.

Even an "Iron Man" will feel tired after two consecutive games in a week.

Leo was in no mood and had no time to respond to his opponent's remarks.

No matter how much you say, it's of no use, as long as you have to see the real results on the field.

More than 80,000 people poured into the stadium, which is enough to show the enthusiasm of the fans for the Milan Derby.

Both teams are missing many important players today.

For Inter Milan, Lucio, Samuel, Maicon, Muntari, and Mariga are all unable to play due to injuries.

Although Cesar and Cambiasso returned from injury, they only served as substitutes in this game.

Castellachi continues to start.

Materazzi started for the first time this season and partnered with Bonucci at center back, Kolarov at left back, and David Thornton at right back.

In the midfield position, Leo, Zanetti and Thiago Motta played together.

Eto'o, Milito and Pandev formed a partnership on the striker.

In Milan, Odo, Pato, and Inzaghi were absent due to injuries. Allegri continued to use Ronaldinho as a substitute, and Seedorf served as an attacking midfielder, forming an offensive line partner with Robinho and Ibrahimovic.

Flamini, Ambrosini and Gattuso served as the three midfielders, with Pirlo returning from injury as the substitute.

In the defense, Zambrotta and Abate served as full-backs on the left and right sides respectively. Nesta and Thiago Silva played as the strongest central defenders, with Antonini sitting on the bench.

Players from the two teams shook hands before the game started, and Ibrahimovic stopped his hand intentionally when passing by Leo.

Leo didn't care about this and naturally ignored Ibrahimovic to shake hands with the next AC Milan player.

How to put it, no matter what, Leo didn't want to shake hands with Ibrahimovic.

Anyway, this was provoked by the other party, and it's not considered Leo being rude in any case.

It was okay when we were teammates with him. No matter how unruly Ibrahimovic was, he would not have any trouble with Leo, who passed the ball for him and provided him with assists.

Since Ibrahimovic left Inter Milan, Leo really dislikes Ibrahimovic's big mouth more and more.

Even if he went to La Liga last season, Ibrahimovic returned to Serie A this season and is still playing for his rival in the same city.

It's really hard to see Swedish people making noise in the media all day long.

AC Milan took the lead in the first half.

After less than two minutes of play, the Rossoneri got the first chance!

Abate broke through the Inter Milan defender one-on-one on the right and passed in. Seedorf jumped in front of the goal and headed the ball!
  The ball went over the crossbar.

A minute later, AC Milan made a comeback.

After receiving a long pass from Seedorf, Ibrahimovic dribbled the ball along the right into the penalty area!

When Materazzi tackled with his left foot from behind, he accidentally knocked Ibrahimovic down with his right foot. The referee did not hesitate to call a penalty kick! Materazzi has been away from the competition for a long time, and it was relatively slow to enter the state today.

This is of course understandable. If the main players were not all injured, he would not be allowed to start.

As a result, Materazzi made a big mistake with his first tackle. He explained to the referee Tagliavento that he did not foul intentionally and was going for the ball.

But the referee shook his head and insisted on his decision.

Ibrahimovic personally took the penalty kick. In the stands, Lazuli showed his magical powers. boos and various noises came from all directions, just to distract Ibrahimovic.

It's a pity that the fans' efforts didn't work. The Swede hit the ball with a fierce kick and scored it on the left side of the goal!
  Even if Castellachi fought hard to save, it was still to no avail.

One to zero!

AC Milan gets off to a fantastic start!

This is Ibrahimovic's sixth league goal this season. Ibrahimovic has also become another shooter after Ronaldo who has scored goals for both teams in the Milan Derby.

Ibrahimovic has been saying before the game that he wants to look good to Inter Milan. Could it be that his talk may come true?
  Club president Moratti, who was cheering for the team at the scene today, saw Ibrahimovic's crazy celebration after scoring and didn't know what to think.

Balotelli, who was recuperating at home, also came to watch the game today. The camera accurately found Balotelli sitting in the front row of the stands.

After Milan took the lead, Balotelli kept in mind Leo's instructions to him and restrained his urge to cheer and celebrate.

Fortunately, Leo had already predicted this and specifically reminded Ba Shen, otherwise he would have caused another disturbance today.

Just as Ibrahimovic was celebrating his goal, the Nerazzurri fans in the Meazza North Stand displayed a prepared huge TIFO.

Along with the boos against Ibrahimovic, a huge portrait of "Judas Ibrahimovic" appeared in the stands.

It all seems like it happened yesterday. What Ibrahimovic encountered in the game against Juventus when he was at Inter Milan happened again with a different wave of fans.

However, Ibrahimovic didn't care at all and regarded the boos as praise for him.

Abate violated Eto'o from the wing and received the first yellow card of the game.

Then Leo passed the ball and was tackled by Gattuso without the ball. The referee gave Gattuso a yellow card.

Allegri's tactical intention was quite obvious. With the score leading, he defended with all his strength to maintain the score of 1-0 until the end of the game.

The Rossoneri soldiers on the field did the same. They blocked Inter Milan's attack through active fighting fouls time and time again.

Leo took the ball and passed Flamini's defense to pass into the penalty area!

Milito's shot from the center did not pose much threat due to the interference of Thiago Silva.

AC Milan launches a quick counterattack!
  Robinho made a pass through the middle, and Ibrahimovic successfully broke through to the right in response to offside!
  However, the Swede's low pass from the right wing was intercepted by Bonucci in the penalty area before Flamini could outflank him!

Then Materazzi's header was returned by Castellachi in front of the goal line.

The score was almost opened by AC Milan, and Inter Milan's defense broke into a cold sweat.

Leo made a long diagonal pass from the backcourt, and Pandev's long-range shot from the outside instep rushed in from the left. It was blocked by the Rossoneri defender and then hit the side net.

Inter Milan's corner kick opportunity, Leo drove into the middle of the penalty area and landed quite well.

However, under the obstruction of the AC Milan central defender, no one grabbed the header and was cleared out of the penalty area.

Motta's long shot from outside the penalty area missed.

It seemed that today was going to be another hard battle, and Leo shook his head secretly.

The Nerazzurri did not have an advantage on the scene, and Leo knew exactly why.

The fatigue of playing double matches in a week is an objective reason, but after all, it is only one aspect.

Isn't it the same with AC Milan? Both teams are full of injured soldiers. Why is the opponent obviously playing more actively in today's game?

"I finally understand why Mourinho chose to leave so firmly."

After more than two months of this season, Leo suddenly realized.

After winning the Triple Crown, many players in the team actually had the opportunity to be sold to other teams at high prices.

But Moratti finally made the right choice, which was to renew the contract with a high salary and keep all the main lineup from last season as much as possible.

As for Inter Milan's Triple Crown main force, they are certainly strong, but after having achieved honors that are unimaginable for ordinary players, can they still maintain the same desire for victory as before?
  It's obviously impossible.

With a higher salary than before, my attitude is inevitably relaxed.

Needless to say age, all the team members are one year older.

Leo is still relatively young, but many of his teammates are already in their thirties, and their health and other aspects are declining in the blink of an eye.

Is there really any problem with the decision to spend more money to retain a lineup that has declined in strength?

Maybe after Mourinho leaves, find a team-building head coach, sell the older players in the team, buy promising stars, and then promote a group of young people to start from scratch.

By just winning the Triple Crown, the veterans can definitely be sold at a good price, and the team's financial situation can also be greatly improved.

Apart from the fact that it may be emotionally difficult to accept, wouldn’t this be better?
  It's hard to say, since it didn't happen, who can know what the outcome will be.

Leo, who was on the field, shook his head to throw away his distracting thoughts, and returned to the game with a wry smile.

What's the use of thinking so much, I'm not the club president, I can't do anything, and I can't change anything.

All he can do is to do his best on the court and strive for victory in every game.

And in this way, he is already worthy of the salary the club gave him.

(End of this chapter)