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Chapter 331 The Young Master Has His First Beast (Please Subscribe)

At the press conference, the reporters did not give Lippi any face.

After all, football is a winner-takes-all game, and Lippi's chances of winning are slim.

"Mr. Lippi, if we lose today, will you explain it by saying we failed to sign Inzaghi?"

A reporter said.

Lu Deyang almost burst out laughing.

This is already a direct and blatant attack; it's almost as if saying Lippi is just an excuse.

Lippi was obviously furious. He raised his voice and said, "No player is indispensable, and we have brought in better strikers, so don't say things like that. If we fail to win, it's because Juventus is not strong enough, not because of anything else."

"Was it your arrangement for Conte to replace Deschamps as captain?"

the reporter asked.

Lippi nodded and said, "Antonio is a very good leader. I have always felt that he is the right candidate for team captain. He is a fighter on the field and can also unite his teammates well off the field. I have not considered any other player besides him."

Clearly, Lippi is quite satisfied with Kong Erlengzi.

At this point, a reporter asked, "Some media outlets suspect that Juventus used performance-enhancing drugs. What's your comment on that?"

boom--

He speaks with an Italian accent, like an Englishman.

No wonder it's so hard to say.

Everyone in the Italian football circle knows about this, but no one mentions it.

After all, the doping scandal involving Juventus six years ago hasn't even been prosecuted yet, and the person who raised the issue is nowhere to be found.

Fiat's status is similar to that of South Korea's top chaebols.

In terms of influence over their own country, they have far greater influence over the United States than the average American financial group.

So Lippi didn't expect anyone to ask such a question at the press conference.

Then came a fit of rage.

Lippi stood up and slammed the microphone down, causing a huge commotion to erupt from the loudspeakers.

Half a minute later, Lippi picked up the microphone and said, "Everything you said is slander, accusations without any evidence. If you want to talk about football, I'm happy to. If you want to talk about chemistry and medicine, first prove you're qualified in those areas. Someone who can't even understand a pregnancy test is discussing banned drugs with me. I can guarantee that Juventus does not use any banned substances. As for whether any team doctors use them secretly, I'm not sure."

Oh shit,

Old fox!
He appeared furious, but his word choice was correct.

Even in such an emotional state, Lippi didn't say anything like guaranteeing with his personal integrity or swearing to God.

He was clearly aware of the truth of the matter.

That's when they start to argue and make trouble.

To question your medication use, you must have a medical doctorate?
Holy crap, what kind of hegemony is this?

Consumers and fans have to get verified before they can protect their rights, right?

This type of rhetoric is commonly used by manufacturers in the internet age.

Finally, the suggestion that the team doctor might have used it secretly is utterly baffling.

Give yourself a pre-emptive explanation.

It's estimated that Juventus had already negotiated compensation with the team doctor. If they were caught, they would give him a large sum of money as hush money to cover up the incident and make it appear as if he had taken it upon himself to administer the medication to the player.

The team doctor doesn't receive any victory bonuses, so why should he spend his own money to buy unplanned medications for the players?

The team doctor's bonus wasn't much even when the team won the championship.

A team doctor has a greater sense of ownership than the club president.

However, this explanation works.

"Do you dare swear to God?"

A reporter pressed for an answer.

They clearly saw through Lippi's little tricks.

"Incomprehensible!"

Lippi threw down the microphone and turned to leave.

Saki turned to look at Lu Deyang.

Lu Deyang shrugged.

Neither of them expected Lippi to do this.

After the main character left the stage, the reporters finally turned their attention to Saki.

The season hasn't even started yet, so the coach is still a valuable subject for interviews.

Most importantly, the transfer window has not yet closed.

If Sacchi were to single out a player, it would be big news.

"Arigo, is Milan still playing 4-4-2 this season?"

one reporter asked.

Formation still imposes significant limitations on player recruitment and troop deployment.

Sacchi nodded and said, "That seems to be the case right now. 4-4-2 is the mainstream formation in football, and I don't think we need to change it. When your team is winning consistently, you don't need to make too many changes."

"So you're saying your starting lineup won't change much, right?"

the reporter asked.

Sacchi said, "That's right. Just like I said before. I will only make changes if a team can beat us. Of course, you can't see my control over the details of the team in every game, which is why you think Milan's tactics haven't changed."

The reporters had no questions.

Lu Deyang pursed his lips.

Sacchi's biggest problem is that he likes to overwork his key players.

The so-called change is to target the opponent's key player in each game. Since the opponent's key player is not the same person in each game, the strategy will naturally be different.

This can be considered a change.

It's not as valuable as Ferguson's strategy of using different starting lineups for several consecutive games, which at least proves that you are giving players opportunities and allowing them to experiment.

"Mr. Sacchi, will you be making any further signings?"

one reporter asked.

This is what they care about most.

Player recruitment is a very easy news story to write.

If you know the inside story, just name the players. If you don't, you can give suggestions on player recruitment or make some guesses. Anyway, you don't have to take responsibility if you guess wrong.

I don't want to answer any more questions.

Sacchi held up one finger and said, "Milan's transfer activity is basically over, but if other special circumstances occur, we will still make some signings."

There's nothing wrong with this answer.

But it disappointed the reporters.

It's really good to find some news about Sacchi.

"Dejan, tell us the significance of today's game."

the reporter asked.

"The Italian Super Cup?"

Lu Deyang said, "The fact that the opponent is Juventus makes the game more exciting. My teammates and I really enjoy playing in this kind of environment. Who the opponent is is far more important than who wins the championship."

This is the truth.

Everyone in Italian football knows that Juventus are cyborgs.

Beating them would be almost like the Italians conquering France, that's how exciting it was.

Although the game was frustrating, winning was truly exhilarating.

Even if one or two people on drugs can't win, their psychological advantage is higher than the Alps. Now, Milan players are looking down at Juventus players.

Milan players just don't feel right if they don't thrash Juventus a few times each season.

Some reporters' eyes lit up, and they pressed for details: "What's so special about Juventus?"

"Juventus is Juventus."

Lu Deyang said.

He didn't seem to care.

But don't mistake me for Zeman.

The impact of him saying this is different from Zeman saying it, but in the end, it won't solve anything. The Agnelli family will definitely find someone to take the blame, such as the club manager, club executives, or team doctors.

It serves no purpose other than creating news.

This statement disappointed the reporters.

Lu Deyang stood up and prepared to leave, and Saki immediately followed him.

The two of them are very in sync in this regard.

Reporters would leave if their questions were even slightly difficult to answer.

The Football Association only stipulates that attendees must participate in the press conference, but does not specify how many questions must be answered or how long the press conference should last.

It's not uncommon for some people with bad tempers to throw down the microphone and walk away as soon as the first problem arises.

People with real ability and news value are never afraid of these reporters.

The two returned to the locker room, where the Milan players were excitedly discussing the match.

I have absolutely no worries.

This is the psychological advantage that comes from historical record.

Lu Deyang sat down to change his clothes and casually chose to participate in the lucky draw.

[Your good friend Paolo Maldini, after retiring, became a high-ranking executive at Milan and is still doing well, but his political maneuvering is very weak. Therefore, you have drawn a top player with strong political maneuvering skills. Ding! You have obtained a single-match trial card for the 28th round of the 1946-1947 Serie A, Juventus vs. Sampdoria. Gianpiero Boniperti]

Giampiero.

This name.

This Juventus legend's second place on Juventus' all-time top scorers list was later surpassed by Del Piero. Interestingly, this "Gian Del Piero" also performed far worse for the national team than for his club, much like Del Piero. It's unclear whether this is due to the name Del Piero or the title of "Juventus Prince."

After retiring, Gianpiero Boniperti served as Juventus president for 19 years, from 71 to 90, during the Platini era.

Juventus' first-ever Champions League title also came during his tenure as president.

His ability to serve as club chairman for 19 years speaks volumes about his political maneuvering.

He also has a strong network of connections in Serie A.

Back in 1981, in the championship match between Juventus and Roma, Roma lost the title because a perfectly legitimate goal was disallowed.

A year later, Fiorentina also had a similar goal disallowed.

Real Juventus' influence in Italy is no joke.

There were relatively few refereeing errors in the Milan vs. Juventus match, mainly because the score difference between the two sides was large.

Whenever Juventus has a chance to win, the referee will give them some leeway.

"Let's go, I'm all changed."

Lu Deyang stood up and said.

“Shouldn’t I be the one saying that?” Maldini said.

Lu Deyang glanced at the armband on Ma Baolu's arm. No wonder this guy was so picky today.

The crown prince has finally ascended to the throne.

Maldini followed his gaze and deliberately raised his arm, as if afraid that Lu Deyang wouldn't see him.

Lu Deyang kicked Ma Baolu in the butt and urged, "Hurry up and come on, Captain."

Maldini gave him a somewhat resentful look and walked out of the locker room.

They called him captain, but showed him no respect whatsoever.

……

As the players from both sides entered the field, a huge cheer immediately erupted at the Stade de la Alpi.

The long summer transfer window has fans eagerly anticipating the new season.

Although this was a match at Juventus' home stadium, both sides had the same number of tickets. Torino fans, who were neutral, also had a certain number of tickets, indicating that Juventus supporters likely had a numerical advantage.

However, there were clearly more players wearing AC Milan jerseys at the scene.

The world's most popular team has that kind of confidence.

Wealthy and leisurely fans and international students are the main force in the away fans' stands.

In contrast, Italian fans are less likely to pay high prices for tickets; they are even less willing to buy regular-priced tickets, let alone scalped tickets.

Apart from a few top clubs, attendance at other Italian teams' home games is not high.

Serie A tickets aren't much more expensive than Bundesliga tickets.

But that's just how Italians are; they prefer the more affordable option of watching the game in a bar.

During warm-up, Inzaghi sidled up to Lu Deyang and said, "Look at Del Piero, he has the nerve to show off his ball juggling skills, but his technique is far inferior to yours, Deyang."

"You don't like him?"

Lu Deyang asked in surprise.

Inzaghi nodded.

Lu Deyang found it very interesting.

If Milan hadn't snatched him away, he would have gone to Juventus, and he even had a good relationship with Del Piero. However, they later fell out over something on the field.

He and Vieri had a falling out over off-field issues.

Ah Jiu isn't the type to like being taken advantage of.

The same thing would definitely not have happened to Baggio; he would have just endured it and let it pass.

"Both sides have some new faces. The biggest change for Juventus is that Conte has become the captain. Oh, right, Milan's captain Baresi has retired and Maldini has taken over."

"It's quite a coincidence that both teams have changed their captains for the new season. As the champions and runners-up of last season, the match between the two teams should be very exciting."

"I wonder how well the players on both sides have recovered after a summer of relaxation. Okay, let's take a look at the starting lineups for both sides."

Juventus 4-4-2 diamond midfield:

Goalkeeper: Peruzzi

Defenders: Gianluca Pessotto, Montero, Ferrara, Samuel Birindelli

Midfielders: Di Livio, Alessio Tacchinardi, Zidane, Conte
Forwards: Kluivert, Del Piero.

Milan's 4-4-2 formation with two defensive midfielders:
Goalkeeper: Buffon
Defenders: Maldini, Stam, Wiljoward, Panucci

Midfielders: Ludjohnsen, Redondo, Davids, Baggio
Forwards: Inzaghi, Totti.

"It's clear that both teams are very bold in their use of foreign players, even preparing to let them play in the very first game of the season."

"Judging from the intensity, the two teams should be about the same, but we'll have to wait until the game is over to know for sure."

7:30pm.

The referee blew the whistle to start the match.

Kluivert, who kicked off first, passed the ball across the box.

After receiving the ball, Del Piero immediately moved to the wing, trying to find an opportunity.

Lu Deyang jogged up without rushing.

They went up and pressured Piero.

Lacking confidence, Piero tried to feint twice.

Seeing that Lu Deyang wasn't fooled, he simply passed the ball back.

Birindelli came up to receive the ball and began to break through along the sideline.

This time, Lu Deyang didn't try to kick, but instead started running forward on his own.

As for Birindelli dribbling the ball, he can leave it to his teammates.

Lu Deyang has a lot of faith in his teammates' defensive abilities.

Redondo rushed to the wing to defend immediately, and Birindelli quickly passed the ball to the center.

His intentions were too obvious, and Davis rushed forward first.

Conte was a step too slow in receiving the ball, but he got it earlier because he was close enough to receive it.

Before Conte could turn around, Davies tackled him hard, giving Conte no chance to adjust.

Both of them are very strong in combat.

In this situation, neither side dared to easily reduce their force, and they could only choose the original physical collision.

Seeing this, Zidane chose to retreat and reach out for the ball. Lu Deyang chased back to the defensive line and blocked Zidane, not giving him a chance to receive the ball.

Conte, having no other option, passed the ball back to Tacchinardi.

The moment Tacchinardi received the ball, he chipped it into a long pass, attempting to get it behind Milan's defensive line.

Del Piero was clearly a step ahead in the start.

The moment Prince Charming entered the penalty area, the linesman raised his chess piece.

Offside.

Piero pursed his lips and walked back dejectedly.

He had hoped to find an opportunity to advance first, but the whistle blew so quickly, which left him somewhat unwilling.

Buffon ignored the other's feelings, put the ball on the ground and took a free kick from the backfield, quickly making a short pass to Redondo.

Redondo turned around and kicked out with a powerful kick.

boom--

Left flank!

Left flank of the attacking third.

"They're looking for Deyang, they're definitely looking for Deyang!"

"Krudelli shouted excitedly."

The ball flew towards Lu Deyang's usual spot, where he was also standing.

Some fans were stunned by this scene, wondering how Lu Deyang, who had dropped so deep, had reappeared in the attacking third.

Di Livio was also curious, but that didn't stop him from rushing over to contest the header.

Unfortunately, he was a step too late.

click -

Lu Deyang stopped the ball with his chest.

Snapped,
Then he juggled the ball with his thigh, slightly raising it, and then did it again.

This, in turn, prevented Di Livio from finding an opportunity to intercept.

Snapped--

Just then, Lu Deyang stretched out his left foot and chipped the ball into the penalty area.

Upon seeing this, Inzaghi immediately turned around, and Ferrara quickly followed.

Turning around too late put him at a disadvantage.

Pessotto, who was positioned further back, simply raised his right hand to indicate offside, but the linesman did not react.

Inzaghi received the ball in the penalty area, took a touch to the side, and then turned and fired a powerful shot that beat Peruzzi's goalkeeper.

After scoring, Inzaghi paused for a moment, then excitedly ran back.

"Goal!"

"Filippo Inzaghi scored his first official goal for Milan, which is a good start."

"Dejan's pass for this goal was beautiful. He used a fancy move to attract the opponent's defensive attention, and then his lobbed pass was just right."

"However, Inzaghi's timing for starting was also excellent. He almost started off on the edge of danger, so the Juventus defender raised his hand. But this time the referee and linesman saw it clearly, so they didn't call offside."

"Congratulations to Inzaghi, he has successfully taken the first step. Hopefully, he can leave more goals for Milan and become a part of the club's history..."

(End of this chapter)