The Prince of Inter Milan starts with Brother Xiaosa

Chapter 295 Goal Battle

And this tough battle in the snow is just the beginning of February’s devilish schedule, which averages one game every three days.

Three days later, in a focus match of the 22nd round of Serie A, Inter Milan went away to face their old rival Giallorossi Roma.

In the first round of the season, the Nerazzurri easily defeated Roma 3-0 at home.

In this confrontation, Enrique's team must be hoping to avenge their previous defeat.

Or due to the severe cold weather in Italy, it snowed heavily across the country.

The match between Inter Milan and Roma was originally scheduled to kick off at 3pm local time on Saturday, but was later forced to be postponed for one day and held on Sunday.

After a heavy snowfall, the sky finally cleared up over the ancient city of Rome.

Although the game time is still affected and postponed, fortunately there is no need to continue to postpone it, which is even more detrimental to Inter Milan with a dense schedule.

The Roma team shouted the slogan "Reduce investment if you don't finish in the top three" some time ago, so this battle is also a key battle for them to compete for the fate of the top three in the league.

The Red Wolves, who are playing at home, will undoubtedly strive to win three points at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

Roma has won five consecutive league and cup matches since the end of last year.

But after they defeated Juventus 0-3 in the Coppa Italia away game, they only achieved one draw and one loss in two consecutive league games.

It can only be said that the state is ups and downs, and it is difficult to say what level they can play today.

Osvaldo and Burdisso were absent due to injuries, and old Inter Milan player Milito started the game.

In fact, after Ancelotti took office, the team did not directly say that Milito must be sold while he can still fetch a price.

It's just that An Pang told Milito that he needed to compete for a starting position again, which made the Argentinian not very happy.

Then Milito's agent once again asked for a salary increase, there was no good communication between the coach and the players, and the club level had a strong willingness to "clean up" Milito, which ultimately led to the Argentine's departure from the team.

Of course, Milito also disgusted Inter Milan to a certain extent. He rejected high-priced contracts from Rubin Kazan and Galatasaray and chose to join Inter Milan's rival Roma.

For this reason, Inter Milan lost a large amount of transfer fees, and of course it also saved a certain amount of salary space.

Moreover, Milito, who is already 32 years old, can continue to stay in the team as a supplement to the lineup, but it also means that the veteran's value will continue to decline.

Considering that Milito had limited appearances due to repeated injuries last season, he only scored a handful of goals in total.

Selling him "in a timely manner" is a very reasonable operation no matter how you look at it.

But who would have thought that after transferring to Roma this season, Milito would quickly win the main position and regain his second youth!

The season is just over halfway, and the Argentinian has already scored 13 goals for the Giallorossi, and he is looking at the number of goals this season is about to reach 20 more.

Therefore, this deal, which not many Inter Milan fans questioned at the time, is now often discussed by many people.

"Inter Milan is too impersonal. Milito should be allowed to stay."

"Yes, it's not like we can't afford his salary. After all, he made great contributions to the team's first Triple Crown."

Milito couldn't say how he felt today against his old club, and he probably didn't have any hatred. His first season in Inter Milan was overall quite enjoyable.

But when they meet again as opponents, the Argentine naturally still has some ideas. He wants to prove himself with goals and prove that Inter Milan's decision is wrong.

Enrique's starting lineup today is a four-three-three.

Lamela, Milito and Totti formed the striker.

Pjanic, Gago and Matuidi form a midfield three.

The left back is Jose Angel, the right back is played by Taddei, Heinze and Juan partner as center backs, and goalkeeper Stekelenburg.

Inter Milan basically continued the lineup from the previous game, with only Pirlo resting and Modric playing in his place.

When the game started, the Roman sunshine fell from the sky and shone on Leo's body, bringing a burst of warmth.

I hope today's game can go as smoothly as the improved weather.

Roma, who played at home in the first half, took the lead.

At the beginning of the game, the Red Wolves took the lead in attacking amid the cheers of the fans.

In the second minute, Milito received a pass from midfielder Gago and cut into the penalty area. The former Inter Milan player's right-footed volley from the right side of the penalty area missed the near corner of the goal!

A minute later, the home team made a comeback. Totti passed the ball cleverly with his heel. Lamela received the ball and inserted it diagonally into the penalty area to form a single!

But the Argentinian youngster's attack was not very smart and was saved by Inter Milan goalkeeper Handanovic!

Tens of seconds later, Pjanic broke into the penalty area and hit the goal again after stealing the ball in the frontcourt!

Handanovic concentrated and once again bravely saved the ball from the bottom line.

Roma took a corner kick, and center back Juan jumped high from the penalty spot to beat Bonucci with a header, and the ball flew into the lower right corner of the goal!

One to zero!

Roma takes the lead!

The goal for the home team came so quickly, and the Nerazzurri who were playing away games seemed to have conceded the goal before they even got into the mood.

Fortunately, there was still plenty of time, so Leo was not in a hurry.

With a glance, Gareth Bale immediately understood Leo's thoughts.

Leo made a wide-range transfer in the backcourt and accurately sent it to the gap on the left!

Bell was already ready. He quickly activated the ball and accelerated past Tadei.

Then there was nothing in front of him. The Welshman ran forty meters and cut to the left side of the penalty area, past Gago who was returning to defend. Facing the home team's goalkeeper, he hit a low shot with his left foot!

Stekelenburg fell to the ground and fought hard to save the ball and put the ball over the baseline with one hand!

Bell rubbed his cold and red face with both hands, feeling a little annoyed that he had not seized such a good opportunity.

Leo took a corner kick from the left, and under Juan's marking, Bonucci jumped high and shook his head to attack the goal!

The ball went in!

One to one!

Within a few minutes, Inter Milan equalized the score!

As soon as Bonucci scored a goal from Juan's head, he immediately returned it.

Leo thought it was quite interesting.

The Roma team was equalized shortly after taking the lead, and their morale dropped slightly.

Of course Inter Milan will not miss this good opportunity.

Leo dribbled the ball forward in the middle, pulled the ball with his left foot and turned around to easily get rid of Gago's attack.

Then another acceleration and change of direction passed directly by Matuidi, and Leo broke through to the outside of the penalty area.

Neymar raised his hand for the ball on the right side, and Leo passed the ball directly and accurately without raising his head.

Neymar received the ball and turned to cut to the right side of the penalty area. After passing Jose Angel, he volleyed the ball and scored!

Two to one!

Inter Milan scored two goals in a row to complete the reversal!

However, regardless of being happy, the Roma team stubbornly regained its momentum and launched another fierce attack.

Taddei made a low pass from the right, and Pjanic shot with his right foot from the top of the penalty area!

The ball went over the crossbar without causing any trouble to Handanovic.

In the 29th minute, Angel made a pass from the left, and Lamela's header in front of the small penalty area went high!

Of course, Inter Milan will not just let their opponents attack.

In the 36th minute, Leo counterattacked and scored the ball. Zanetti made a precise pass from the right. Balotelli got rid of the defense and jumped to head the ball!

The ball was blocked by Roma goalkeeper Stekelenburg in front of the goal line and then slightly higher.

As the first half came to an end, both teams played more cautiously than before.

De Rossi midfielder passed an overhead ball, Pjanic directly volleyed the ball without pausing, Milito broke into the penalty area against the offside and dunked the right foot of the Inter Milan defender to attack the goal!

Handanovic missed the save and the ball went in!

Two to two!

Roma managed to equalize the score before the end of the first half!

The crimson sea in the stands of the Roma Olympic Stadium surged up and down, and the fans of the home team were very satisfied with the team's performance.

In the last minute of stoppage time, Modric made a direct pass. Leo didn't stop the ball and directly poked it into the left side of the penalty area. Kolarov knocked it across!

It is a pity that there was no Inter Milan player to respond at the back point, and an excellent scoring opportunity was missed.

At the end of the first half, Inter Milan and Roma were temporarily tied at 2-2 in the away game.

Ancelotti was naturally not satisfied with the team's performance, so after his output, the halftime break ended.

In the second half, the two sides changed sides and fought again, with neither team making any substitutions.

In the 47th minute, Juan sent a long diagonal pass near the right center line.

Milito countered offside and successfully stopped the ball with his chest to hold on to the chasing Ranocchia. Before the penalty spot, he pushed a shot with his right foot that passed under Handanovic and into the net!

Three to two!

The home team seized the opportunity to score first at the beginning of the second half, and they led Inter Milan again!

The former Nerazzurri general Milito scored twice!

There was no too wild celebration, but the Argentinians still raised their hands in the air and applauded.

All Roma supporters stood up and cheered for Milito.

It's time for PUA teammates that is essential in every game. Leo first came to Balotelli's side.

"Why are you out of form today? Did you see that Milito scored two goals? Are you willing to be compared like this?

After the game, some people will definitely say that you are not as good as him. If I had known earlier, I would not have let you stay in the team and play the main role. How can you bear this? "

Seeing Balotelli clenching his fists and starting to gather strength, Leo nodded and left with satisfaction.

He then ran up to Bell.

"Neymar seems to have scored a goal today, what's the matter with you?

If we lose the game, the fans will probably say that your performance was not as good as Neymar on the right, so we lost.

I want to help you score goals, so you have to work harder. "

Very good, the fighting spirit of the Welsh people is also burning, young people are easy to fool.

With the military morale available, Leo felt it was almost time to sound the clarion call for counterattack!

In the 56th minute, Leo broke through the middle and passed into the penalty area. Balotelli followed up with a low shot with his left foot that hit Heinze's leg and folded into the goal!

Three to three!

Inter Milan equalizes the score!

Roma, eager to score, attacked too high and left a loophole in the back.

Lamela made a pass from the wing, and Totti's curve ball in the arc of the penalty area was scored by Handanovic!

Big foot drives to the frontcourt, Inter Milan has the opportunity to counterattack quickly!

It was Leo's precise long pass. Bell caught the ball at high speed and drove straight along the left wing!

He single-handedly entered the left side of the penalty area. Faced with the attacking Stekelenburg Bell, he calmly dunked over the opponent's shot and scored an empty goal!

Four to three!

The Nerazzurri overtook the score again!

Leo also received his fourth assist in the game, putting on a great show of four assists!

The few Nerazzurri fans who traveled with the team in the stands were excited about the victory and shouted Leo's name. Enrique couldn't sit still. He stood up and paced back and forth on the sidelines, and finally made a substitution in the 73rd minute.

Simplicio and Bojan came off the bench, Lamela and Gago were replaced.

Inter Milan also replaced Modric with Thiago Motta.

The game entered a stalemate stage, and the away team, which was leading the score, chose to recycle its formation to strengthen its defense.

The Roma team was anxious, but could not find any opportunities.

In the 80th minute, Red Wolves youth team player Pischitra replaced Milito.

Eighteen-year-old Italian teenager Pischitra made his debut.

The Argentinian, who scored twice, looked unhappy when he came off the field.

Leo passed the ball over the top into the penalty area, and Balotelli's diving header was won by the Roma goalkeeper.

In the 89th minute, the regular time of the game was about to end, and the cooperation between the two Roma players who came off the bench!

Pischitra made a pass from the left. Bojan held up three defenders in the penalty area and then turned around and shot low with his right foot. The ball went into the lower left corner of the goal!

Four to four!

The whole stadium in Rome's Olympic Stadium was in a state of excitement!

They equalized the score at the last moment of the game!

While his Roma teammates were cheering and celebrating, Leo fished the ball out of the goal.

The game is not over yet!

Leo's actions inspired the whole team. They only have one goal, and that is to score!

In the third minute of stoppage time, De Rossi made a flying tackle and intercepted the ball. After receiving the ball, Leo avoided Simplicio's attack and distributed the ball to the right.

Neymar continuously dribbled past two defensive players before knocking back.

Leo pulled and buckled past Heinze from outside the penalty area and broke into the penalty area!

Before the penalty kick, Leo unmarked and calmly pushed the ball with his right foot!

His kick was aimed at the near corner of the goal!

Stekelenburg quickly fell to the ground to make a save. He felt his fingertips seem to have touched the ball and was delighted!

However, Leo's shot only changed direction slightly and still grazed the inside of the goal post and went into the net!

Five to four!

It’s crazy!

The referee Andre Demarco blew the whistle to end the game, and this twists and turns of the game finally came to an end!

Inter Milan defeated Roma 5-4 in the away game!

"This game produced a lot of goals and both teams showed their quality.

I'm very happy with the team's offensive performance today, we scored five goals on the road.

As for the four goals conceded, it is definitely not the responsibility of the defensive players on the field. The coaching staff and I need to bear the main responsibility.

We will have a meeting to discuss this matter when we return. We have indeed conceded too many goals in recent games. "

After winning the game, Inter Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti couldn't seem to be happy at all.

To be honest, a 5-4 victory is really not as reassuring as a 1-0 victory.

Maybe some fans like to watch this kind of goal battle, but for coaches, they definitely don't want to see this kind of game process.

In fact, the same goes for the fans. Many Nerazzurri were about to suffer heart attacks when they fell behind several times.

Also attending the post-match press conference was Leo, who helped Inter Milan secure a victory with one goal and four assists today.

"I believe neutral fans will like this game more, haha."

No matter what, they won the game, and Leo was still in a good mood.

“This is Roma’s home ground and they performed very well today.

Fortunately, my teammates and I also played to our normal level and finally won the game. "

Some reporters mentioned that the winning goal scored by Leo in today's game was the 152nd goal he scored for Inter Milan in all competitions.

And this is only Leo's fourth season in the Inter Milan first team.

"Oh? Already among the top five scorers in team history?

Hahaha thank you for informing me, I really didn’t expect that I have scored so many goals.

You know I'm just a midfielder. "

Leo's answer once again made the whole audience laugh.

“Compared with those Inter legends, I think I’m still far behind.

So I will continue to work hard in the future and strive to score more goals for the team. "

……

"Inter Milan seems to have conceded a lot of goals in recent games."

"Fans like to watch offensive football and they may think that Inter can attack any opponent with ease.

Even if Ancelotti used tactics that focused more on possession to win the game, Nerazzurri still found it unsatisfactory.

But in fact, any stronger team has the ability to pose a threat to Inter Milan's rear. "

"Inter Milan must make adjustments, otherwise they will suffer a lot later."

How could Ancelotti not know something that even netizens knew.

The current situation was intentional on his part.

It's just that his vision is for Inter Milan to have a fierce battle with their opponents and then lose.

This will give him a reason to come back and adjust his tactics, strengthen defense and control, and no longer blindly cater to the fans.

Who would have thought that Leo and the others were so good, starting from the Italian Cup match against Naples, and the last two difficult games against Palermo and Roma, they actually won them all.

This made Ancelotti a little embarrassed, and he still had to say some things.

“The team has been having problems defensively recently, and of course I’m not saying there’s a big problem with the performance of our defensive players.

Many times the goal lost is not caused by the mistakes of one or two people, but due to flaws in the team's overall tactics.

I don’t know if you have paid attention to the remarks made by the external media and fans. I admit that what some people say makes sense.

It’s not unclear to me and the coaches on the coaching staff.

But first of all, we are Inter Milan and a six-time champion team. Naturally, we cannot use defensive tactics like those weak teams.

Our supporters hope that you will show a level higher than your opponents on the court and crush your opponents with offense.

If the opponent is not strong, that's no problem, but we will always encounter strong opponents.

So in the next period of time, I will adjust the team's training content and strengthen defensive drills.

At least in my opinion, a truly strong team should never concede two or three goals in a game. "

Soon, fans also saw the results.

In the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final between Inter Milan and Siena on February 2, even though the defending champion rotated most of their lineup, they still won easily.

The Nerazzurri, playing away from home, defeated Siena 2-0 with goals from Berbatov and Motta, taking the lead in the two-round contest.

Then in the 23rd round of Serie A three days later, Pirlo scored the only goal of the game, and Inter Milan defeated Novara 1-0.

Although the opponents are not very strong, Inter Milan has kept clean sheets for two consecutive rounds.

This is a good phenomenon.

On February 2th, just after Valentine's Day, Inter Milan ushered in the sixteenth round of Serie A make-up.

In the devilish schedule of double matches a week, Ancelotti continued to rotate skillfully.

In the away game, the Nerazzurri's ball possession rate reached 68%. In the end, Bell and David Thornton each scored a goal, taking away three points from Cesena at 2-0.

After three consecutive games with no opponents, some discordant voices came out.

"Why is it that Inter Milan has such a difficult time against these weak teams? How come they have the nerve to brag about it after scoring one or two goals in one game?"

"Ancelotti can't do it. This scene is too ugly. You know what's the point of playing in the backcourt?"

"This game is so boring to watch. It doesn't help that the ball possession rate is high. I almost fell asleep watching it."

Even if Inter Milan wins consecutively, Heizi can always find an angle.

……

On February 2, in the 18th round of Serie A, Inter Milan faced Bologna at home.

Since they will also face the first leg of the Champions League knockout round in the middle of the week, Ancelotti continued to choose a possession tactic and asked the starting players to save some energy.

But Bologna, who is really on the edge of the relegation zone, gave the defending champion a little shock to the relegation team.

Of course, it is not entirely due to carelessness and underestimation of the enemy. It also has something to do with Inter Milan's recent intensive schedule and the constant pressure from the media and fans.

There are many young players in the Nerazzurri's lineup this season. Although they have outstanding talent and strength, they still lack experience and the ability to withstand pressure.

In the 26th minute of the first half, Ramirez made a pass from the left, and Mudingai scored again from the arc of the penalty area!

Diwayo broke into the right side of the penalty area and dunked past Zanetti. Then he pushed with his left foot and the ball went into the lower right corner of the goal!

Bologna, playing away from home, took the lead in breaking the deadlock!

Just a minute later, Bologna made a long pass from the backcourt. Ranocchia panicked and stopped the ball in his chest, but he stopped it directly to Di Vayo!

Bologna forward Di Vayo broke into the penalty area and succeeded with a single shot!

The Italian veteran scored two goals in a row against Inter Milan!

The home team took the lead in making substitutions at the start of the second half, with Bale and Modric coming off the bench.

The Nerazzurri, who stepped up their offensive, formed a siege in Bologna's half.

But Bologna's Belgian goalkeeper Gillet showed great courage and made consecutive saves to keep the goal!

Until the 72nd minute, Leo seized an opportunity and made a long pass from the backcourt. Bell broke through at high speed from the left and cut in to the left side of the penalty area with a low shot!

After Inter Milan pulled a goal back, the Nerazzurri fans on the Meah viewing stand rekindled their passion.

Amid the cheers of the fans, Modric passed the ball straight from the center, Balotelli turned his back, and Leo reached the edge of the small penalty area and volleyed into the net!

Facing the half-asleep Nerazzurri, Bologna may be able to steal one or two goals, but when they wake up, the visiting team will never have any chance.

In the 85th minute, Leo crossed the right side of the penalty area, Neymar passed the visiting team defender's small angle attack, but Gilai fought hard to hit the goal!

Balotelli, who was waiting in front of the goal, followed up with a hook shot!

Three to two!

In the end, Inter Milan caught up after falling behind 2-0 and scored three goals in a row to win!

(End of this chapter)