Chapter 18 The Invisible Man

If there is anything that gives Ancelotti the most headache in the position of head coach of AC Milan, it is not the factional struggle within the team, not the almost harsh demands of AC Milan fans, but the club's emperor Berlusconi Interference with formations.

Berlusconi, just like his grandstanding personality, always longs for a crazy presence, and he always seems to feel that he knows and understands football far more than the head coaches who work under him.

The most famous of these was the Champions League semi-final between AC Milan and Inter Milan in 2003. During the half-time break, he rushed into the locker room and asked Ancelotti to replace Brazilian midfielder Serginho in the second half.

Of course, Ancelotti would not admit such a shameful thing. Facing reporters' questioning, he just said: "In fact, nothing happened. It's just that I want to exchange opinions with the club chairman and directors. It's just that we can't always agree."

From these words, it can already be seen that Ancelotti's helplessness, sitting on his head with a boss who is unwilling to be lonely and likes to point fingers, is indeed a headache for opinions.

This is not the first time that Berlusconi expressed his ability to control the football game in the game. As early as in the European Cup final in 2000, he once accused the famous coach Zoff, who did not send someone to mark Zidane, as "too amateur". , As a result, the Italian team lost 1:2 in the game.

In addition to the Champions League semi-finals with Inter Milan, Berlusconi also often dictated Ancelotti's formation, and the lineup of double strikers was discharged under Berlusconi's strong request.

In this regard, Ancelotti can only say: "I know how much pressure I have in Milan. This is the same as when I coached Reggina and Parma. If you choose the wrong player in the game, then this mistake is enough to make the players feel the same. You regret it."

Berlusconi doesn't like Ancelotti. It's a well-known thing. What Berlusconi values in employing people is character and temperament. Obviously, Ancelotti doesn't have these two things.

Last season, after AC Milan hated Istanbul, Berlusconi publicly criticized coach Ancelotti. He believed that the team's failure to win the championship should be attributed to Ancelotti's improper formation.

"We had a lot of tactical mistakes, if we don't win the title, it's Ancelotti's fault, we have some players who are very good at possession and passing, we should take advantage of it. Also, we were in the period before the end of the game. Too many goals conceded."

If the team's performance is good, Berlusconi is responsible for directing it properly. If the performance is ruined, it will be Ancelotti's mistake. Is the position of Milan's head coach done by his mother?

Ancelotti probably couldn't take it anymore, and planned to show the charm of a man of character. When Galliani asked him to treat Digan as an ordinary soldier, he immediately made his request.

Galliani did not expect that the honest man would explode so violently, asking Berlusconi to shut up, this is not an easy thing to see, Berlusconi's big mouth has been growing for decades, let him suddenly shut up, How uncomfortable that would be.

After hesitating for a while, Galliani finally nodded and said, "Carlo! I can't promise you your request, but if a similar situation happens again, I will communicate with Mr. Prime Minister!"

Ancelotti also knows how difficult it is to completely shut up Berlusconi's troublesome mouth. It is very rare for Galliani to make such a promise.

"Okay! I promise you too, but Adrian! If that kid dares to challenge my bottom line again, I will never tolerate it again."

At this point, it seems that the situation has calmed down. AC Milan did not impose any punishment on Digan, and everything seemed to have never happened.

This made the fans of Milan very dissatisfied. The harmonious family has always been something they are proud of. Now this big family suddenly ran in like Digan, a wild boar who was rampant and wreaked havoc. An eyesore.

Just three weeks ago, they cheered for Degan's joining, thinking that this was a sign of the revival of the Milan dynasty, but now they feel awkward about Degan's joining, and they can't wait to drive Degan out of their team immediately. Team.

The lifelong member of the AC Milan Fans Association, the Italian actor Diego Abatantuono lashed out at Digan: "I don't understand why such a rude person would play for Milan. The shame of the jersey, our players should be noble, elegant, responsible fighters, not reckless like Degan, look at his performance against Barcelona, scoring a goal Afterwards he got carried away and seemed to think he could take on the world, poor Ancelotti paid for it, he shouldn't have played that Brazilian at all because Degan would just cause trouble , now is the time to make a choice, if ac milan wants to keep their noble blood, they must thoroughly clear that maggot, otherwise, i can guarantee that this season, or even the next few seasons, milan will continue to fail , a saboteur will screw up the team's hard work for a year!"

Naturally, Abatantuono's remarks were not bad, and they quickly reached Digan's ears. In fact, what those reporters liked to do most during this period was to insult the words of those celebrities to Digan. Retold to Deagan, as if it would give them great satisfaction.

Of course, if the reporter hadn't added two titles in front of Abatantuono's name, Degan wouldn't even know which onion this bearded man was.

"Are you sure he is a fan of Milan? Okay! Since you all admit it, let's just count it! I really don't understand. The person who bad-mouthed the future of Milan before the game started is a loyal fan of Milan. He said I The stability destroyer of the team, so what is he? A poor guy who can only show his tongue and get people's attention now. What film has he made lately, sorry, I am not a fan of his, and I don't like watching those Unethical bullshit story!"

When it comes to swearing, Digan is not afraid of anyone, let alone an old hooligan who wears a gentleman's coat and always cares about his identity.

Digan's counterattack made Abatando Ono furious. Recently, his career was not going well. The old Italian film star who originally wanted to show his presence and prove that he was still alive immediately sprayed salt soda on the reporter's face. It's a pity that he lost his temper , in exchange for Degan's ignorance.

The new season is about to start, and Digan is not in the mood to argue with others. With that free time, he is still more willing to work hard to improve his strength on the training ground.

During this period, AC Milan played several warm-up matches in Milanello. Of course, Degan was not in the squad for the match. He seemed to be completely forgotten by Ancelotti. Every day he just trained, trained, and then played. When, act as a spectator.

Degan's situation made Kaka very anxious. He tried to communicate with Ancelotti, but to no avail. He also tried to make Degan succumb to Ancelotti. A "ha", there is no other expression.

Digan believes in a saying: Tian Xingjian, a gentleman strives for self-improvement!

Of course Digan is not a gentleman, but he keeps the words of self-improvement firmly in his heart. Ancelotti can choose to ignore him, but he can't even ignore the team's results, right?

If Digan remembers correctly, Milan's results this season are still all four, and he is the variable. As long as he is allowed to seize the opportunity, he will be slapped in the face at that time.

What's more, when the contract was signed, there were regulations in it to ensure his playing time. If Ancelotti really ignored these contract terms at that time, it would be fine. many.

This can be attributed to Mendes. At the beginning, Mendes saw that Milan's striker competition was fierce, and he deliberately kept an eye out. The contract stipulated that in the absence of injuries, Degan's number of league appearances per season cannot be reduced. Less than twenty-five times, of which appearances cannot be less than twenty times.

Ancelotti ignored Degan, and Degan didn't bother to talk to the narrow-minded fat man. He was like an invisible man in the team. Except for Kaka and his good friend Gattuso, he didn't even talk to him. When others talk, they disappear immediately after training every day. Although he is wearing the No. 11 jersey that symbolizes the main force, Digan's presence in the team is almost zero.

As usual, Degan drove to the apartment he rented in Milan after training. He originally planned to buy a house in Milan, but judging by his current situation, he probably won't stay in Milan for long. Put out this thought.

Belen went to participate in a variety show, and he is the only one left here. Digan will not go to Kaka's villa. The relationship with his family is the same as his current situation in Milan. It is just a meeting, he I feel awkward.

envelope?

Degan looked at the envelope on the ground, and couldn't help being taken aback. He didn't have many friends in Milan. After his rebirth, he didn't have any close friends except his teammates in Atlanta. No one would write to him.

When I opened it, what was inside was not a letter, but a ticket. To be precise, it was a ticket for Avril Lavigne's concert in Milan.

Digan couldn't help frowning, thinking: What is this woman going to do?