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Chapter 309 The Lost and Found Wallet (Please Subscribe)

Lippi turned and gave a few instructions to his assistant coach before returning to the coaching bench.

Juventus has reached their advantage period, but what the hell is the use of being two goals down?
Does having plenty of physical strength allow you to break through a tight defense?
Pressing forward aggressively only invites counter-attacks, and given AC Milan's counter-attack efficiency, they won't give them any chance at all.

The game is basically over.

If it weren't for the need for rigor, he would be 100% certain that Juventus had already lost.

Replacing the teaching assistant is a final effort.

Whether we win or lose is up to God. If God descends upon San Siro, then winning shouldn't be a problem.

The San Siro stadium erupted in cheers and shouts of jubilation.

But they still couldn't quite understand why the players were so excited.

Before the internet age, conspiracy theories didn't spread so easily. Even though Juventus was accused of using performance-enhancing drugs in 90, multiple other explosive news stories still affected the spread of the news.

The practice of releasing celebrity gossip whenever there's a scandal isn't unique to South Korea.

"We're going to win, Dejan!!!"

Baggio put his arm around Lu Deyang's shoulder and shouted excitedly.

The little prince was a step too slow and lost his usual spot, now glaring at Baggio's back.

Baggio was excited because Milan proved that his initial choice was correct.

Even if the opponent uses drugs, as long as you are strong enough, you can still win the game.

Juventus made substitutions quickly, using up both of their substitution slots.

Amoruso replaced Boksic, and Gianluca Pessotto replaced Iuliano.

It's obvious they want to use two fresh players to make a push.

Especially the right-back, who was heavily worn down today while marking Lu Deyang on that side.

Tardelli walked to the sidelines and asked, "Aren't we making a substitution, Arigo?"

"Wait a minute, wait a little longer."

Sacchi pressed his palm down and said, "Juventus' substitutions might not be in top form, so we might be able to take this opportunity to score another goal."

He said this because he discovered that Lu Deyang was particularly adept at taking advantage of similar opportunities.

Whenever the opponent makes a substitution or suffers an injury, which affects their concentration, Lu Deyang can immediately find an opportunity to create a goal.

To verify this, he even watched Ludwig's matches during his time at Sampdoria and discovered that Ludwig's transformation only occurred in the later stages of his time at Manchester United.

Perhaps the whole world is unaware of it.

Europe's most formidable player is still on the path to improvement.

Sacchi was prepared to keep this matter to himself, not even to Marco Tardelli.

Furthermore, Sacchi recently had another conjecture.

Lu Deyang might play the same style of football as the opposing legends in every match.

The main issue is that Lu Deyang's playing style in today's match was too similar to Platini's. Even though they are masters of long passes, their passing postures are different. When Maradona made a long pass, his body movement was quite large, and he would also swing his arms to maintain balance.

Platini's long passes usually look very free and easy, just a casual kick.

Furthermore, given that the previous free kick had a style reminiscent of Platini, Sacchi made this guess.

After all, Platini was at his peak when he was coaching early in his career, and he did a lot of research on that French superstar, which still leaves a deep impression on him today.

If it's really as he guessed.

His number seven is terrifying.

Maldini kicked off from the backfield, and Redondo immediately tried to find Totti with a long ground ball, but it was blocked by Di Livio's outstretched leg.

Lu Deyang moved quickly to intercept the ball. Before Di Livio could even stop it, Lu Deyang stretched out his right foot and hooked the ball away right in front of him.

Deschamps rushed to the wing to cover, but Lu Deyang had no intention of waiting for him.

The French captain could only run back for his life, hoping to find a way to get close to Lu Deyang later.

The two people have a significant height difference, and their stride lengths also differ.

Fans in the nearby stands practically watched as Lu Deyang gradually left Deschamps behind.

With short legs and a slow pace, it's no wonder they fall behind.

Fortunately, Deschamps wasn't too worried, since it had only just started and Juventus' players were still in their own half.

Even if he can't catch up, he can still put pressure on Lu Deyang by chasing after him.

The two ran towards the restricted area, one after the other.

There are already quite a few defenders in front of Juventus' penalty area.

Before Lu Deyang even reached the edge of the penalty area, Pessotto, who had just come on as a substitute, also closed in.

click -

Lu Deyang, who was prepared, twisted his left foot and squeezed between Pessotto and Montero.

Montero quickly followed and ran back.

But they were still half a body length behind and had no chance to steal the ball.

Upon seeing this, Peruzzi abandoned the door and slid in directly towards Lu Deyang.

Snapped,
Lu Deyang flicked the ball forward, but this time Peruzzi's legs were too close to him, and he couldn't avoid it at all, so he was directly brought down by the opponent.

San Siro fell into a brief silence, which was immediately followed by an overwhelming barrage of insults.

"You damn bastard, do you want to kill someone?"

"You won't be leaving San Siro alive today..."

"Foul! Red card!"

"Shit Juventus!"

Both teams' players rushed to the spot where the foul occurred immediately.

"There was no suspense about this penalty. The referee knew what the impact of Dejan's fall would be, so he decisively pointed to the 12-yard spot. Dejan got up and quickly stopped Totti, otherwise Totti would have been sent off again today."

"Peruzzi acted a bit impulsively this time. Although Dejan had dribbled the ball into the penalty area, it was a tight angle on the far left, and even Dejan couldn't guarantee a goal. But in a penalty situation, Dejan wouldn't waste the opportunity. The Juventus players have some mental issues."

"Reizig is warming up on the sidelines, probably preparing to replace Dejan. Milan will then switch to a 5-3-2 formation for the final stretch, and Sacchi can strengthen the defense without any problem."

Lu Deyang pushed his teammates back.

No one else seemed inclined to take the penalty; they were all waiting for Lu Deyang to do it himself.

Lu Deyang took the ball and went to the penalty spot.

After rubbing the ball around with his hand and finding nothing wrong, Lu Deyang put the ball down and spun it around to prevent it from rolling around.

Gumbling—

Peruzzi, who had just received a yellow card, swallowed hard.

Damn, penalty kick!

He would rather Lu Deyang use a small spoon kick than see Lu Deyang take a powerful shot in an attempt to score.

Lu Deyang's powerful shots can be deadly.

At this point, he somewhat regretted being too impulsive; he should have let Lu Deyang shoot from a tighter angle.

The Juventus goalkeeper glanced at Montero.

This guy is useless too.

If Montero had intercepted the ball earlier, he wouldn't have been forced to commit a foul.

This feeling is awful.

Lu Deyang never won a single card in his professional career.

Moreover, they were very restrained, reducing the frequency of their explosive attacks.

This possibility, however, is something that makes Peruzzi feel like he has a fishbone stuck in his throat.

He was genuinely afraid of dying from a random penalty kick.

The Juventus goalkeeper patted his legs to try and stop them from shaking.

Unfortunately, it didn't have any effect.

This is a fear that originates from the soul, and it is not so easy to overcome.

Books always say to face your fears.

Only when you stand in this position can you truly understand how much pressure there is.

The goalkeeper had no interest in showing off; he was determined to dive to the side no matter what Lu Deyang chose.

beep—

After the whistle blew, Lu Deyang began his running start.

Take a small step forward with your right foot, then step your left foot onto the left side of the ball, and immediately follow up with the inside of your right foot.

boom--

Peruzzi lunged forward with his right leg, the ball heading straight for the center of the goal, and in the next second it was already hanging on the net, as if Peruzzi had deliberately made room for it.

boom--

"Deyang!"

"Deyang!"

"Deyang!"

San Siro shouted Lu Deyang's name.

Lu Deyang raised his right fist and waved it, making the Rossoneri even more excited.

"Dejan scored a hat trick!"

"A long-range shot, a free kick, and a penalty kick—this hat-trick, achieved with three different ways of scoring, demonstrates Dejan's versatility in attacking. He can perfectly adapt to any tactic."

“Sacchi is not a popular coach, and many people were not optimistic about Sacchi and Dejan working together. However, with the season coming to an end, Sacchi has proven that he can find a way to bring out Dejan’s potential in Dejan’s team.”

"Sacchi made a substitution, Reiziger replaced Dejan. After applauding the stands, Dejan walked to the sidelines and high-fived his teammates, completing the substitution. Dejan really gave a lot in today's game. Now AC Milan just needs to find a way to stop Juventus' attack."

Lu Deyang rinsed his mouth, stood for a few minutes, and then returned to the bench.

Sacchi's tactics were truly pragmatic; he simply replaced Reiziger with Reiziger to further strengthen the defense, giving Juventus absolutely no hope.

Ultimately, neither side was able to change the score in this match.

Milan, having parked the bus, held onto their 4-1 lead.

As the final whistle blew, Lu Deyang and the substitutes rushed onto the field to seal off the game.

It's not just about celebrating a victory.

Juventus, playing in super Saiyan form, received a special treat from their opponents before the match, being their first home game since winning the title, and having essentially secured their place in the Champions League final...

There were so many things to celebrate in today's game.

The fans were clearly the same; influenced by the players' passion, the San Siro fans were also celebrating wildly.

Almost every player who jumped over the advertising boards would be grabbed by a bunch of hands as soon as they reached for the stands, as if they were besieged by zombies.

Baresi looked at Lu Deyang, who was waving to the stands, and said, "Thank you."

"No need to thank me, it's the result of everyone's hard work."

Lu Deyang waved his hand and said.

Baresi did not defend himself, but he did not think so.

Without Lu Deyang, we definitely wouldn't have won today's match, if not lost.

A draw is the best possible outcome.

Lu Deyang not only drew a lot of defensive attention, but also successfully suppressed Juventus with wave after wave of attacks.

Zidane wasn't very active in the second half today, mainly because Milan's attack was too strong.

"Deyan, urine test!"

Tardelli came over to remind him.

Lu Deyang curled his lip and walked toward the Italian Football Federation official.

After all, this is the usual practice.

Several Milan players needed to undergo drug tests, and Juventus players were not spared either, but everyone knew it was just for show.

If the Italian Football Federation were to actually punish Juventus, they would be able to do so very easily during this period.

"We can have a proper celebration tonight."

Totti said with some excitement.

What you eat isn't important, but beating an opponent like that is incredibly difficult.

Killing cheaters in FPS games is often jokingly referred to as "slaying gods" because it's so difficult to do.

Today, Milan can be considered a kind of god-slayer.

Even while carrying a container to the restroom, Totti was singing horizontally.

Hey Judy!
This kid has pretty good taste.

The two men chatted and laughed as they finished urinating, then handed their belongings to Italian Football Federation officials before parting ways. Totti wanted to go back to celebrate, while Lu Deyang had to go to the post-match press conference.

……

Mixed interview area.

Baresi had already taken off his coat and draped it over his body, but was stopped by reporters.

"Franco, can you tell us about the intensity of today's game?"

the reporter asked.

Baresi said earnestly, "Today was the toughest game of my career."

"Is it because the opponent is very strong?"

The reporter pressed for an answer.

Baresi rolled his eyes in annoyance and turned to leave.

These reporters weren't well-intentioned either.

It was obvious they were trying to trick him into saying something.

But whoever leaks this information will suffer.

Baresi, who was already preparing to retire, did not want to get involved, otherwise his retirement life would be constantly disrupted by others.

The Italian peninsula's uncrowned kings can cripple their players with just a little money.

You're famous, I won't touch you. You open a shop, and I'll open one right next to it, okay?
Others lost some money but managed to sell a few cars and make it back. After you retire, what opportunities do you have to make a lot of money to make up for your losses?
As he entered middle age, Baresi became much more worldly-wise.

Everyone will learn to compromise with the world at some point.

Baggio was also caught by reporters.

They just love to bully honest people.

"Roberto, you seem very happy with today's result. Is it because of some unpleasantness with your former team?"

The reporter asked with a smile.

It's as if his question was entirely well-intentioned.

Baggio shook his head and said, "I'm excited because I won, not because of who my opponent was."

"You mean you'd be this excited even if you beat Regina?"

The reporter pressed for an answer.

Baggio cursed inwardly.

Even though he has a good temper, he couldn't help but want to punch this sarcastic guy.

Baggio said, "Of course, it's because the opponent's strength is so exaggerated that I'm so excited. It's not because of my bad relationship with Juventus. I have many friends at Juventus, and my departure from Juventus wasn't because of my position, but for other factors. Okay, that's all I have to say."

He doesn't like interviews, but he doesn't mind saying certain things either.

If you try to find fault, Baggio won't have much patience.

……

The scene at the post-match press conference.

Sacchi's face was full of smiles.

Lippi, on the other hand, seems to be two sides of Sacchi, always wearing a sour face, making you think he's lost money.

The reporters could understand to some extent, but that didn't mean they could accept it.

You lost the game and you still can't have a better attitude?
Then don't blame them for bullying you.

"Mr. Lippi, was the reason for your crushing defeat today due to a problem with your tactics?"

"Mr. Sacchi, beating Juventus is crucial. Can AC Milan maintain their winning streak until the end of the season?"

"Dejan, tell me about that free kick today, it was absolutely brilliant."

"Dejan, what do you think of Juventus' strength?"

"Many of Juventus' fouls today went uncarded, don't you think so, Mr. Lippi?"

"Arigo, do you think the referee acted fairly and impartially?"

"..."

Compared to the competition itself, reporters prefer to find other angles.

Fans don't just enjoy watching game analysis.

Lippi pulled over the microphone and said, "I don't think there was anything wrong with the refereeing decisions during the match. Today we were awarded a penalty and gave AC Milan several free kick opportunities. If that's considered a problem, then I don't know what would be considered a problem."

Lu Deyang raised an eyebrow.

How shameless!

It's as if we suffered a loss because of a misjudgment.

Today the referee was blowing the away team's whistle, something not everyone would dare to do.

Sacchi couldn't hold back and said directly: "When you commit multiple fouls in the penalty area and are only awarded a penalty, that's a benefit. Today, the referee's control of the standard and the game itself is not satisfactory. I have been regretting using the main lineup, fearing that my players will die on the field."

"The problem isn't that the referees are too lenient."

Lippi shrugged in response.

"Damn it, isn't this discrimination?"

Sacchi slammed his fist on the table and said, "Your players make too much physical contact. No team, except you, will bump into their opponent before kicking them when defending."

Totti got a good lesson today.

This is the first time Sacchi has seen this this season.

Even when facing Juventus in the first half of the season, Totti wasn't this badly beaten.

It's just that his mother changed her medication.

Lippi reiterated, "I am not satisfied with the result of the match, nor with the referee's decisions. If he hadn't given AC Milan so many set pieces, we definitely wouldn't have lost so badly."

After speaking, Lippi stood up immediately.

Lu Deyang pursed his lips.

Damn, the referee is probably going to be blamed today.

This is just bad luck for him; Lippi didn't take any responsibility either.

The whistle was already way off target, yet they were still not satisfied.

After the other side left the press conference room, Sacchi snorted coldly and said, "I still have to say it again, the referee's standards were problematic today. His calls for fouls from both sides were inconsistent. If possible, I hope this referee will never officiate our game again."

boom--

The reporters didn't expect Sacchi to be so fierce.

Sacchi is not a coach who likes to discuss referees.

I must have been provoked today.

But this isn't something you can change just by saying it.

Football associations and referee organizations usually choose to protect their own people.

"Mr. Sacchi, which Italian referee do you think is better?"

The reporter pressed for an answer.

"Collina".

Saki uttered a surname.

Baldy usually performs exceptionally well when officiating important matches.

Sacchi didn't ask the referee to favor Milan, he just wanted to avoid biased calls.

"AC Milan is still undefeated this season, which is a great achievement. However, several AC Milan players will retire at the end of the season. Have you considered the issue of summer transfers?"

one reporter asked.

Sacchi nodded and said, "Actually, we have already considered this aspect, as well as adjusting the team's foreign player structure. These are my key tasks this summer."

He was in a good mood and didn't mind talking to the reporters.

Previously, Van Basten needed a spot, but he retired at the end of this season, leaving a foreign player vacant in the starting lineup.

"So, do you have any targets yet? Are they South American players or European players?"

The reporter asked excitedly.

Sacchi said with a smile, "We have players from both South America and Europe. We will evaluate the players in advance. Even excellent players may not be able to adapt to all tactics."

Many reporters nodded in agreement.

That's true.

If you really want to strengthen the team, you should try to choose local players.

Otherwise, they will be subject to the same restrictions on foreign player quotas as before.

"Can you tell me which opponent you'd like to face? The suspense of the Manchester United vs. Juventus match is still there."

one reporter asked.

Sacchi said: "It doesn't matter who it is, but if I had a choice, I would prefer to meet Manchester United in the final."

If he plays another match against Juventus, Sacchi is worried his heart won't be able to take it.

Seeing Sacchi cooperate, the reporters started bombarding him with questions again.

About ten minutes later, the reporters finally looked at Lu Deyang.

"Dejan, what did you think of today's game?"

one reporter asked.

Lu Deyang pulled over the microphone and said, "The course of the match was somewhat unexpected, but the result was still quite good. It's not easy to beat Juventus. The main reason is that the coach's tactical arrangements were quite reasonable. The whole team also put in a lot of effort. This is thanks to some people."

Who would you like to face in the Champions League final?

one reporter asked.

“Manchester United, because I know Manchester United better.” Lu Deyang stood up and said, “That concludes today’s press conference. We have other matters to attend to later.”

Seeing this, Saki also got up.

He's not that keen on holding press conferences.

The two returned to the locker room, where the other players had already changed and were waiting for Lu Deyang.

Lu Deyang also quickly changed his equipment.

The entire Milan team set off in a grand procession.

The bar, run by fans, wasn't far from San Siro, so nobody drove.

The group quickly went into a bar as soon as they arrived nearby.

The bar owner clearly put a lot of thought into it.

They prepared quite a lot of things, in a buffet style, but the meat and seafood were clearly freshly grilled. Based on their estimated arrival time, everything was still hot.

Only the fried items were fried ahead of time.

Although they do charge money, it's clear that fans are more dedicated.

The players pushed the tables together, mainly for the atmosphere.

Baresi offered beer to the whole team; the schedule wasn't too tight, so it wasn't a big deal for each person to drink a bottle or two.

"To victory!"

"Salute to us!"

The whole team shouted in unison.

Maldini quipped in a low voice, "The old guy is getting more and more active. I can't even imagine what he would have become if he had retired two more seasons later."

"I guess they're reluctant to leave the football field."

Lu Deyang said.

“Possibly, he must have had too much to drink today,” Maldini said confidently.

He was absolutely right.

Baresi was the only one on the team who got drunk.

When he left, Buffon and Totti, two young men, escorted him home.

Lu Deyang called a taxi home himself.

But the next day he discovered that his wallet was missing.

He called the taxi company to inquire, but they hadn't seen it either.

I simply told a police officer I knew about it, but I didn't have much hope.

To Lu Deyang's surprise, on the morning he returned to training, the Milan police delivered his wallet to Milanello.

This level of efficiency, especially when it comes to foreigners, made Lu Deyang think he was back in Asia...

(End of this chapter)