Chapter 88 Overreaching
It was already late at night when the plane landed at Munich Airport, but there were still quite a few reporters waiting in the airport hall, most of them were German reporters.
Degan is naturally the focus of attention. He had previously stated that he would score a goal against Bayern Munich, which aroused the unanimous indignation of Bayern soldiers.
"Goal!? Of course! This is my responsibility! I want to score in the middle of the game, what's wrong with that? Yes! You are right, Bayern Munich is really strong, they are already ahead in the Bundesliga standings Werder Bremen have seven points, but so what? Milan is not a German team, why do you think we have no chance of winning?!"
Milan is not a German team!
The German reporters present reacted, and their lungs exploded collectively. Degan's words were clearly saying that German football has declined, so Bayern Munich can dominate the domestic league. Once it comes to the European arena, there is nothing to worry about.
"Okay! Since you think so, I really think so. German football has indeed declined in recent years. Just look at the German national team and you will know that there are still those old faces, and there are so few young people! Isn't this true? ? And how many Germans are there in Bayern Munich's main lineup!?"
Indeed, as Digan said, there are really not many Germans in Bayern Munich's main lineup, left back Lizarazu, right back Sagnol, center back Lucio, Van Buyten, midfielder Hargreaves, Demichelis, striker Mackay and Pizarro are not German.
"Look at it! Everyone knows that German football has indeed begun to decline. This is a fact. Didn't Rummenigge also say it? German clubs don't pay much attention to the team's youth training. They would rather spend a lot of money. The price is to buy well-known foreign stars, and I am unwilling to invest a penny in the youth training camp. If Bayern Munich is really strong, and you want to let me know that German football is still the top in the world, then during the game Please send more German players! Of course I think Magath will definitely not agree!"
Of course Magath will not agree. If all German players are sent, Bayern Munich can only transfer people from the youth team.
What Degan said at the airport was on the front page of a mainstream German newspaper the next day: "Degan uttered wild words: German football has fallen!" "
One stone stirs up a thousand waves!
Digan's remarks instantly caused an uproar throughout Germany.
German football star Beckenbauer: "He obviously lacks the most basic respect. I think his remarks will make AC Milan encounter greater difficulties during the game. Bayern players will teach him how to speak on the field. !"
Rummenigge also made a statement immediately: "I do think that the youth training of German football started a bit late, but German football is still the mainstream in Europe. Digan's remarks are a bit out of date, and he lacks respect for German football. There must be a price for this!"
All the famous players stood up, and the Bayern Munich players naturally did not fall behind. Captain Kahn said angrily: "I will break his bones during the game and let him know how good Bayern Munich is!"
Ballack also said: "Degan wrongly launched a psychological warfare. His remarks will only make us more angry. During the game, I will try my best to let him see the power of German football!"
Bayern Munich coach Magath also accepted an interview afterwards: "I can only say that he is overreaching. He seems to think that if he conquers Serie A, he can conquer the whole of Europe. He said that the Bundesliga has fallen, so what about the Italian league? ? That overreaching kid has to pay for his big mouth! I hope he can walk out of the Allianz Arena with his head up after the game, but I don't think that's very hopeful!"
Degan didn't expect the Germans to react so fiercely: "If they want to teach me a lesson on the court, they can come here. If they want to win, they have to score more goals than us!"
To score more goals than AC Milan!
Obviously Degan's implication is that he will definitely break Bayern Munich's goal at the Allianz Arena!
Kahn, who felt insulted, said angrily: "If he wants to score, just try!"
Degan's subsequent words directly put an end to the air battle between him and Kahn: "If he has time to talk about it, he should think about how to take the position of the main goalkeeper of the national team from Lehmann. good!"
Kane has nothing to say!
This difficulty is indeed great!
Munich, Germany, before the first round of the 2005/2006 UEFA Champions League 1/8 finals.
AC Milan is conducting the final warm-up training before the match at the Allianz Arena. The Allianz Arena is full of fans at the moment. These Germans do not look friendly to the Italian guests from afar. The boos have been accompanied by the whole team of AC Milan. .
Ancelotti stood on the sidelines, and his face became more and more gloomy. The players on the field were obviously affected by the boos. Coupled with the cold weather in Munich, everyone's movements seemed a little stiff. Even stopping the ball will make mistakes.
Of course, there is one exception, and that is Digan. For him, the boos are too childish. In Atlanta and AC Milan, he almost came along with the boos, and the boos of those Germans would not He was blown into the Mediterranean Sea, and the Germans yelled and cursed, his old man couldn't understand at all.
What a freak!
Ancelotti murmured in his heart, although he hated Degan very much, but now he had to admit that Degan was his last resort to save his position.
Ancelotti has already announced the list of players. As the goalkeeper, he finally chose the Australian Karachi. Although Karachi's state is unstable and his skills in front of the goal are rough, he is tall and used to deal with Bayern Munich's header. Offensive is obviously more suitable.
Right back Carlo Ancelotti has only Simic as the last choice. Although he brought Cafu to Germany, Cafu's physical condition is not up to the requirements for the game. It seems that it is also a helpless move.
Central defender Ancelotti chose Nesta and Karadze, which is already the strongest combination he can come up with. Maldini and Stam are injured, and now he has only three central defenders left. However, the old Costacurta is obviously not enough to cope with this kind of fierce competition.
Left back Serginho is also the only choice, but unlike Simic, Serginho has always been Ancelotti's favorite.
The midfield is full of personnel. Pirlo, Gattuso, Seedorf, and Kaka have no physical problems. This combination is also Ancelotti's usual configuration in the last three seasons.
Degan's partner Inzaghi on the forward line, Ancelotti hesitated for a long time when choosing a partner for Degan. Although Gilardino's state has declined sharply recently, the threat in front of the goal is obviously better Inzaghi was bigger, but Ancelotti chose Inzaghi in the end, just because of the three goals Inzaghi had scored against Bayern Munich.
Of course, Ancelotti's greatest hope is still on Degan. Although he is reluctant, this is the fact.
That's all there is to it!
AC Milan's warm-up was over, and the main players had to return to the locker room to prepare for the battle. When they left the field, Bayern Munich's players also arrived.
Degan looked at Ballack who was walking towards him. In his previous life, Ballack was also a player he admired very much. Not only did he have the toughness of a German player, but he also had very good skills.
But even if you are a player you admire, this is obviously not a good time to say hello. After some debate before the game, Digan has become the most unpopular person in Germany.
Ballack was also looking at Digan. When the two passed by, he whispered to Digan: "Boy! When I am playing, I will show you how good German football is!"
Digan was stunned for a moment, stopped, and then smiled: "Okay! Let's wait and see!"
Back in the locker room, Degan began to organize his equipment, and Ancelotti seized the time to tell the players where they needed ideas on the field. He had emphasized these words countless times before, and now he is still chattering. It can be proved that for this game, Ancelotti is also very nervous.
After Ancelotti finished speaking, it was Gattuso's turn to mobilize before the game. Neither Maldini nor Ambrosini could play, so the captain's armband was worn on Gattuso's arm .
"Guys! It's time to fight. We all know that before the game starts, those clowns think we are lost. The reason why we are here today is to use a victory to tell those people that they are wrong. How outrageous, work hard, kill Bayern, defend the honor of Milan~~~~~~~~"
Gattuso was yelling at the top of his lungs, but Degan could tell that the effect was not very obvious. Some people were obviously overly nervous, which made Degan a little worried.
I can only do my best!
When it was time to play, when Degan walked out of the player tunnel, the entire Allianz Arena was filled with students. Obviously, Degan's words before the game had made the whole of Germany angry.
"Boy! Just wait until you piss your pants!" Kahn stood in front of him, stretched out his hand, with a hideous smile on his face.
Digan stretched out his hand and shook it with Kahn: "Okay! See if you can stop me!"
Kahn is indeed one of the best goalkeepers in the world, but now that he is old, Degan doesn't think he can't win against such an uncle-level opponent.
Serginho, who was standing beside Digan, whispered, "Hey! Rhodes! You seem to have pissed him off!"
Digan smiled indifferently: "I don't care!"