Chapter 22 Digan's Enemies

The curtain of the Serie A league kicked off, and the Italian football, which had been quiet for several months, became frenzied again. Although the Serie A league has declined due to the departure of a large number of stars due to the Calciopoli incident, the Italians do not admit this. In their eyes, Italian football is still a small World Cup.

The star's departure did not make the league's attendance feel any drop. In the opening game, Inter Milan played against Udinese at home, and the Meazza Stadium was still full.

The fans of Inter Milan are looking forward to the team's success in defending the title. It is best to start from the first round of the league and let all the competitors follow behind. However, the players on the field are not strong. , Inter Milan was tied 1:1 by Udinese at home.

In the first half, Serbian star Stankovic scored Inter Milan's first goal of the season, but in the second half, goalkeeper Cesar was sent off by the referee for a handball foul outside the penalty area. Mancini had to replace Crewe with Toldo Si, Inter Milan played one less player. In the final stoppage time, Inter Milan failed to keep their virginity this season, and Udinese equalized the score with an own goal by vice-captain Cordoba.

It should be an upset for Inter Milan to draw with Udinese in the first game. The key problem lies in Inter Milan itself. They got off to a good start and scored the first goal in just eight minutes. The spirit of the king.

But then Inter Milan still committed some of the past problems, such as the lack of concentration of the players, and the running ability is not as good as the opponent. The control ability of Vieira and Cambiasso is slightly insufficient, and the failure of Vieira and Cambiasso to play has an impact on the control of Inter Milan's midfield.

Udinese used his sufficient running to make up for the lack of running-in of the new aid, and the cooperation was very good, so Inter Milan did not have a particularly obvious advantage. Generally speaking, Inter Milan's offensive performance is still good, especially Iraq. Brasimovic, with his excellent ability to control the ball, often uses his whimsy to bring great vitality to Inter Milan's offense.

In the goal battle last season, Ibrahimovic lost and contributed his ass in Florence, but the Swedish tower was not depressed because of this, and he performed very positively in this game.

It wasn't his fault that he didn't score, it was just bad luck.

In addition, Stankovic also showed his own value. After eliminating the conflict with Mancini, his performance on the field became better and better. In this game, he also appeared very active in offense and defense on the right. It's a pity that Cruise couldn't get into the state quickly when he started the game, wasting a chance to score a goal, and Inter Milan didn't win the game in the end.

Zanetti showed the best form in the midfield, and even improved compared to last year, especially in ball control, passing ideas, and defensive awareness. Compared with the previous two years, the old future It's not easy to say.

But Duckett's performance was disappointing, and he didn't play a significant role in offense and defense. Especially in the second half, his physical fitness was seriously insufficient and he made many mistakes, which led to his early replacement.

When Vieira and Cambiasso were away last season, Dacourt once rode the savior alone and supported the entire midfield of Inter Milan alone, but it may be more difficult to have such a performance this season.

Originally about to leave, but was left by Branca, Figo was obviously a little bit immobile and out of shape. In the first half, he was in the midfielder position and could connect the offense in the midfield. Basically invisible, the effect is obviously reduced.

It should be said that Inter Milan's defensive performance was still good. In the first half, Maicon frequently assisted on the right side and often dribbled inside, which broke the balance of the field several times and caused a relatively large threat.

Maxwell is also working very hard, and his running range is very large. Since there is no winger in front of him, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic is basically attacking on the left side and rarely defending, so Maxwell often needs to face Asa. Moah's offense, so it seems more tight.

The defensive coordination between Samuel and Cordoba was good, and they didn't give each other too many opportunities. But after Udinese moved Asamoah to the center late in the first half, Cordoba struggled to mark Asamoah, but this was due to his height.

Judging from the first half, Inter Milan's offensive was strong on the right and weak on the left. In order to improve this situation in midfield, Mancini first made a change, placing Figo from the front midfielder to the left, allowing Ibrahimo Vic moved to the center, which became a standard 442 formation, but the effect of this change seems to be not good. Figo's ability to break through the wing has declined, which did not improve Inter Milan's offensive ability on the left, but only made the defense on the left The ability has been strengthened to a certain extent.

But on the whole, Inter Milan's front line is relatively open, the midfield position is relatively loose, and the defensive midfielder is also very thin. It should be said that this change is a failure of Mancini.

The turning point in the second half was Cesar's rash attack. He may have been too excited, resulting in improper timing of the attack, rushing out of the penalty area too early, causing the ball to land and change lanes, unable to respond, and had to handball. After sending off one player, Inter Milan had to replace Cruz, and then replaced Figo with Suazo. From this point of view, Mancini should have done a good job.

One possibility is to replace Figo with a defensive player, so that the formation becomes a 441, allowing Ibrahimovic to play a single striker and stabilize the defense.

But Mancini chose to replace Suazo to contain the opponent in the frontcourt. Ibrahimovic retreated to the middle of the midfield and connected the frontcourt in series. After the whole team recovered, seven people were defending. Zuo fought back. It should be said that this idea is still good. The two sides remained deadlocked until stoppage time.

At this time, Inter Milan also had an own goal by Cordoba. It seemed that Cordoba could not escape the fate of an own goal in this game. In the first half, Asamoah's cross almost caused his own goal.

The conceded goal at the last moment was when the ball hit his head, and Cordoba couldn't dodge it even if he wanted to. The ball was still headed into the goal by him. It can even be said that Cordoba had an own goal in this game.

It failed to get off to a good start, and the running ability of Inter Milan's midfielder declined, which can be said to be a result of collective aging. It can be seen that some teams in Serie A this season have introduced some young and energetic midfielders. The general idea They all rely on active running and overall scrambling to defeat their opponents. Teams that only rely on technical awareness and do not want to run will probably be very passive, and Inter Milan is just one of such teams. On this issue, Mancini will face a severe test in the next season.

If Vieira and Cambiasso can recover relatively quickly, then the problem of Inter Milan is not very serious, but if the two cannot come back for a long time, then it is estimated that Inter Milan must make a difference in the winter market .

The first game of the league was tied by the mediocre Udinese. Moratti's face in the stands was cloudy to cloudy. Mancini's side was filled with fog immediately. In his opinion, the first half was enough to completely defeat the opponent. As long as one or two more goals are scored, it doesn't matter how the second half goes.

The reason why Mancini was full of pride in the first half was not only because of the level of Stankovic's small-angle shot pointing east and west, but also because of Ibrahimovic's excellent state in the game After all, he is the soul of Inter Milan's attack. Inter Milan played badly, but won applause. However, the applause from the tens of thousands of fans present was not for the team, but for the Swedes alone.

From the pre-match warm-up match, Ibrahimovic, who flew around the world and the team, has been praised by everyone for his state. Even if he loses to Rome in the Super Cup, Ibrahimovic's personal The performance, especially the sudden cooperation with Suyasuo, has been recognized. In this game, Ibrahimovic also let the fans who appreciate him see his infinite talent.

Last season, with an absolute advantage, losing to Digan did not make the Swedes depressed, but instead felt ashamed and brave.

In this game, the Swede played very well, especially the ball that assisted Stankovic. With the right instep, the ball just came out of the hole, and Stankovic, who was assisted, scored the ball from a small angle. It seemed that the whole set of movements was as smooth as a rhythmic gymnast playing with equipment.

Being able to handle the ball so softly and submissively is also Ibrahimovic's housekeeping skill. There are too many ejections from the instep, and it is not too common to pass the ball. It is fundamental that the strength is difficult to control, but this For Ibrahimovic who was training with Ajax since childhood, it was just a small problem.

In the ensuing game, Ibrahimovic also had an equally unexpected lob shot. The opponent's old goalkeeper Chimenti had no way at all, but the ball was kicked by Inle on the goal line.

Later, under the planning of Ibrahimovic, Inter Milan played a three-person team in the frontcourt. First, he suddenly made a chest ball, Stankovic hooked into the penalty area, and Cruz volleyed over goalkeeper Chimenti. .

In a high-speed game, he can continuously hit wonderful shots beyond the imagination of the opponent. Can such Ibrahimovic become Meazza's darling?

Due to the particularity of this game, Ibrahimovic also showed his ability as a midfield commander, especially after 10 against 11, Mancini sent Suyazo to hit the arrow, and Ibrahimovic retreated to the midfield to take care of the defense , Second, continue to plan the offense. This time, the test of Ibrahimovic is the defensive ability and the sharp passing ability.

On defense, Ibrahimovic completed his own tasks, and on offense, apart from relying on dribbling to pass the time, Ibrahimovic and Suyazo almost had a match.

Originally, Inter Milan still had a chance to expand the score. Ibrahimovic suddenly went straight in the middle, and the ball was just right. It became a wonderful cooperation that was enough to start another article.

Although losing to Digan last season made Ibrahimovic the laughing stock of the entire world of football, the scene of him running wildly in Florence wearing a big underwear was even broadcast in dozens of countries.

However, it is undeniable that Ibrahimovic is one of the best stars in the world. Although there is some gap between him and Degan in scoring efficiency, it can be seen from this game that Ibrahimovic Brahimovic is not willing to fail, he is learning to change and strive to improve.

In the mixed interview area after the game, some reporters asked him about the applause specially given to Ibrahimovic by the fans, but this time the Swede was not complacent or complained, but rather frustrated: " Yes, but it didn't help because in the end we only got a draw and I just wanted to win."

If Ibrahimovic's most impressive change is, you can feel it when you hear him say this, it is a sense of responsibility.

Because of the loss to Digan, Ibrahimovic had a very difficult time. After standing up from the setback, he learned to mature and how to regain respect for himself.

The game needs to be played one game at a time, but it always depends on the people to decide the game. If Inter Milan wants to win, a rare player like Zlatan Ibrahimovic is obviously crucial.

Ibrahimovic's change made Inter Milan fans happy, and his interpersonal relationship in the team has also been greatly improved.

Last season, in the decisive battle with Fiorentina, Crespo, who had been robbed of a scoring opportunity by Ibrahimovic, when he was asked who would be the leader of Inter Milan, the Argentine replied: "From Judging from the characteristics of playing football, Ibra is an iconic figure. As long as he plays smoothly, everything becomes easier for the whole team."

Moratti also gave the same answer to the same question: "From the point of view of character, Ibra is a leader, and the fans think so. In addition, he also did a very good job last season and fully demonstrated his strength. Ability, a little setback, is completely manageable for him."

Ibrahimovic is the leader of Inter Milan, and Mancini's choice also proves this. The question he has been hesitating before the game is, who will partner with Ibrahimovic, and the media will also bet on it. On the Swedes, Gazzetta dello Sport had a long interview with Ibrahimovic before the game.

Ibrahim is used to scoring goals in the first round of the league. On September 12, 2004, Brescia 0:3 Juventus, and on September 9, 2006, the Swedes were left on the scoreboard of Fiorentina 2:3 Inter Milan. imprint.

"It's no accident, I like the moment when the league starts, so I often score right away."

In the first game of the 2007/08 season, Ibrahimovic also proved this point with his actions. In the first half, almost all the offenses of Inter Milan had his shadow, assisting Stankovic, and then he stopped the ball with his chest Afterwards, the cooperation with Stankovic created an opportunity for Cruise to hit an empty goal. He also used juggling dribbling to attract cheers from the stands. Everything was as the Swedish tower wanted to express before the game.

But to become a true leader of the team, Ibrahimovic has to learn to grow in adversity. In the second half, the physical strength declined, and Cesar was sent off. The Swede could only watch with his teammates as the game became more and more difficult. shoulders, but faced with the overall disadvantage of the team, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is in a low mood, is also difficult to reproduce as in the first half, playing freely, and the cooperation with Suyazo has not been able to play a summer warm strength displayed.

After the game, he said: "I thought I performed well, but it was useless. After sending off one man, we had to step up our running, but everyone was very tired at the time. What I valued was the team's victory. Losing two points in stoppage time is very important. It's a pity, but it's only the first game of the league and the days are long."

Zlatan Ibrahimovic still has a long time in Inter Milan. In the summer, he just re-signed the contract with Inter Milan. The period will be until 2011, and the annual salary is as high as eight million euros.

With his outstanding performance, Ibrahimovic became the new king of Inter Milan, and the situation of the previous king was more miserable.

At the beginning of the season, Inter Milan suffered two setbacks in the first game of the Italian Super Cup and the league, with one loss and one draw. In the summer, he made an ambitious vow to regain the trust of the club with his own performance in the new season. He also felt hopeless again and again. He did not play in these two games. Even, he couldn't even sit on the bench.

After the first league game of the new season, Mancini had a conversation with Adriano, and then there was news that the club wanted to transfer him on loan.

In this regard, Adriano publicly stated that he could not accept it, and said in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport that he would rather be sold than accept the loan plan, whether it is now or in January, but Moratti subsequently In an interview with the newspaper, he said that Adriano actually misunderstood the meaning of the club.

At Cuomo's home, Adriano, who was interviewed by Gazzetta dello Sport, looked extremely heavy. He carefully chose his words word by word, and seemed not to want to use even a single word wrong.

"I'm fine, I'm fine, that's it!" Adriano said. "I'm not so much disappointed or angry as I am now. I feel sad. Yes, I feel a little bit sad and I can't help but ask myself: Why? My agent and I couldn't figure out why: Why didn't they tell me at the beginning of the summer that I wasn't part of their plans?"

"I made it very clear at the start of the summer, I did my self-criticism, I didn't hesitate to admit the mistakes I've made before under the temptation of alcohol, I know I did some, should I say, did A lot of absurdity, I admit it. I didn't do it on purpose, I had a really hard time when I sometimes didn't know what I was doing, it was completely unconscious. But I was sober Came here and knew that changes had to be made. I had a very clear talk with Inter Milan. Now I have to make changes to get back on track. If I don't change, I'll leave, or you can kick me out, anyway. , I'm not going to go on like this. I've done everything I've been doing since I started prep again, so why now?"

Talking about what Mancini and Moratti said about this matter, Adriano said: "I talked with Mancini for a while today, and he told me two things: first, Moratti will never Officially sell me, secondly, the best solution for me is to keep playing continuously, which is not possible at Inter Milan. He never said to me 'I don't want to work with you anymore'. I didn't say 'I want you to stay' or 'I don't want you to stay'. If Mancini said to me: 'You have to keep working hard as you are doing', I would accept it and follow He did what he said. Or if he said to me clearly: 'As long as you are not at your best, I will only put you in the stands or on the bench', I will do it honestly."

"I said to Mancini, I want to stay at Inter and look for opportunities to play, I know it's difficult, but just give me a chance when I can, when he thinks it's right. The only thing that keeps me from being able to Accept it, because what I don't understand at all is that Inter told me 'you have to play consistently, so we're thinking about loaning you out'."

"I don't want to go out on loan again, I have already been loaned once, I accepted the club's advice and went to Parma, but it was the right decision for my career. Now, if I really I have to leave, then I will leave, simply leave. But I will be very reluctant, because I had the opportunity to leave Inter Milan two years ago, when I was in good form and the club was not as good as it is now. But I didn't, I had quite a few offers from big clubs: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, I can name many. But I stayed because Inter Milan was very important to me at that time. Important, still important to me now, and I felt that I was important to Inter as well."

"But now I don't know what to think, but I know that if it's not the case now, if I'm a problem for Inter Milan today, if Inter Milan don't trust me anymore, then they can sell me. But not on loan, because I don't want to be loaned to other places to play for other teams even though I am an Inter Milan player. I want to stay in Inter Milan and hope that I can make my contribution to Inter Milan as soon as possible. I also want to do my part for the team to win the championship again, with Inter Milan, and then with the national team to regain victory, because I also hope to return to the national team."

"I feel like I'm getting better day by day. I'm in a good shape and I know I can get better. I just hope that Inter Milan can give me more time and give me more trust. And I I am doing my best to live up to the club."

"I want to meet with President Moratti and have a good talk. Because of all this that is happening, the last time I was told that I was able to leave on loan, it didn't come directly from Moratti's mouth. Said it. I can't understand it, I want to find out, what happened, is there something else, is it possible for me to stay at Inter Milan. But if I do have to leave in the end, I think it's best Goodbye forever, what are you doing when you come back?"

And then, after listening to Adriano's views relayed by the "Gazzetta dello Sport" reporter, Inter Milan chairman Moratti said: "Adriano did not understand the key to our attitude, and I think the people around him People didn't help him analyze it at all. He had to understand that no one meant anything against him, neither me nor the head coach. We just wanted to find the most helpful solution for his career, at least for a long time During this period, we still regard him as a member of Inter Milan. The meaning of the loan is here, which shows that we trust him. But the sale has a completely different meaning. We will not sell him now, and we will not sell him in the future. No, he is not for sale."

When talking about whether Adriano can find his position in the team now, Moratti said that there are actually two ways for Adriano to choose from: "One is to do it in the team." And I believe that as long as he is strong and confident, he can be successful. The second is to do a good job on loan and then come back to us as a formidable and powerful center forward. Complete his career at Inter Milan. There are indeed many applications for loaning him, not only English clubs, Parma is one of them, Adriano can choose, we will choose together."

Moratti said that if Adriano's agent rejects the club's proposal, he will go and explain to Adriano himself: "I will go to Adriano myself and tell him that he misunderstood our proposal. Intention. This is a means of helping Adriano to get back to his best form. Our affection for him, respect and trust for him as a player have never been lost even in difficult moments. "

Although Moratti tried his best to make his words beautiful, it is an indisputable fact that the former king of Inter Milan has no place in the club. It is not a question of his ability, but his attitude towards football.

Moratti may regret taking Adriano back to the feasting city of Milan, and the Brazilian may also regret that he kicked Digan out of the Brazilian national team for Adriano.

Previously, Dunga, the current head coach of the Brazilian national team, once said: "Losing Digan will be the biggest loss in Brazilian football. We lost a genius, but chose an alcoholic!"