Chapter 42 Need to talk

Galliani's evaluation of the defeat of Sampdoria is actually a euphemism. Of course, Ancelotti himself does not really think that his position is really stable.

In fact, there are indeed many problems in the team now. First of all, it is the problem of the back line. Of course, Ancelotti can't express his dissatisfaction with the back line, because after all, it involves the veteran Maldini, and it will also have some negative effects on the team's unity.

After the game, La Gazzetta dello Sport pointed out mercilessly: "Milan's defense needs a complete subversion at this time."

Although AC Milan's current results are not bad, after all, they have scored six points in three games and have improved compared with last season, but there is no revolutionary change. It is even more difficult for the Rossoneri to turn over.

Zacheroni, the former coach of Milan and now idle at home, also made suggestions for his old boss: "The defense line should appear as a whole. If the defenders fight separately, opponents can find loopholes at any time. As for the midfield and front line, they should attack more and put more pressure on the opponent, so that their opponents can't free their hands to fight back. Because there is no team that puts the heavy responsibility of defense on the defenders in a game, and Milan is no exception.

Zacheroni and Ancelotti have a good personal relationship. Naturally, he can't point out the conflict between Ancelotti and Degan, but another old Milaner Saki, does not have such a scruples: "No, this is not a matter of defense. I believe Milan will cheer up, and it will be much earlier than people expected, but This requires Ancelotti to put down some things, re-examine his players, and find the best people to play, instead of the real gems thrown into the stands as they are now!"

Everyone knows who the gem Saki refers to!

Last season, Saki wanted to take Degan to Parma, but with Parma's current situation, it is really difficult to get Degan.

After the defeat of Sampdoria, Ancelotti is also very clear that AC Milan is in urgent need of a rebound. The next game against Lazio is a game for him that can't have a second result except victory.

In an interview with reporters, Ancelotti said: "This is an important game, because when you take a wrong step, you need to change quickly. We have the ability to continue the good things in the last game and stop returning to the mistakes in the last game. I think that if you want to get through difficult times, you need to show all your skills. The team has been playing in the same way for three years, so now is not the time to take risks tactically and use unfamiliar playing methods. From my personal point of view, I don't think this is a crisis moment, because I got With the support of the surrounding environment, we must solve the problem as we did at the beginning of last season. Last season, we also won a difficult game in the fourth round with only ten people. I hope it will be easier for us to win this time.

A reporter immediately asked whether AC Milan should transfer the finish line to the Champions Cup?

Ancelotti seemed a little disapproving: "The final stage of last season was such a problem. At that time, we fought on two fronts. Because we suffered too many games, we finally gave up the goal of winning the league, but now the situation is different. In any case, I don't think the final result of the league does not depend on the beginning. We The condition is not bad. In my opinion, we did a good job last Sunday, and we will do better in the next game. In fact, losing to Messina in the third round last season is much more serious than losing to Sampdoria this time.

About his future, Ancelotti is not worried: "If Galliani sees in the newspaper that Ancelotti's handsome position is dangerous, I believe he is qualified to express his views, not only for me, but also for all fans and media to let them know the club's current What's the idea? We have never been silent about the news like some other clubs. We can say a lot to the media. In Genoa, Galliani was a little disappointed, but did not blame anyone. His attitude towards the team's training is also quite positive.

Ancelotti also congratulated the five AC Milan players who were selected for the best team of the year in the League, such as Shevchenko, Nesta, Cappo, Maldini and Dida. Interestingly, four of the five came from this criticized defense. Ancelotti spoke for the defenders: "These players gave AC Milan, me And they brought luck to themselves. They won such an honor not only because of their fame. Look at the oldest player now, Paul. Maldini can still perform best. It is difficult for the opponent to score in the position attack, which is our advantage. They can only rely on the set-piece or our mistakes to score goals, just like the game against Sampdoria. In that case, there is something wrong with the overall defense of the whole team.

Ancelotti also talked about AC Milan's other defenders: "Stam has performed well in the past two games. He is now in good shape. His defense has also done well in the last game, and some criticisms of him are not fair. What I want to say is that in the positioning defense, it is not a matter of one person, but the whole team. In fact, our midfielder is more energetic against Sampdoria than against Siena and Fennebach. Now, we are going to try something new, but we still need to maintain and improve our old things. For Sampdoria, I see that we have put a lot of pressure on each other, and we will put more pressure on our opponents in the next game.

In fact, there is another person in Milan's lineup that has entered the best team in the league, that is, Degan. But for Degan, Ancelotti obviously doesn't want to say anything more: "There is no conflict between me and him, but lack of communication. His current state has not reached its best. Next game? Who knows! I will only choose players who are in good shape to play!"

Ancelotti's attitude is obvious. AC Milan still has to adhere to large-scale rotations. After the start of this season, Gattuso, Ambrosini, Serginho, Sidorf, Girardino and Vieri have all got considerable playing time. It can be said that in addition to Vogel as a real substitute, Dida and Pirlo Shevchenko is the main starting field, and the others have no difference between the main force and the substitute.

This summer, AC Milan didn't want to sell Dorasu, but Dorasu expressed his idea, "There are definitely more opportunities to play in Saint-Germain than in AC Milan, and next summer's World Cup is very important to me. If it weren't for the World Cup, I wouldn't have left AC Milan."

In a word, there are still not enough opportunities in AC Milan, and Ancelotti did not satisfy the replacement players in the number of appearances through rotation.

Another person who left because of the rotation system was Brochi, who once said, "I'm satisfied with 14 to 15 games in a season."

But even Broki can't get this number, who is now a pillar of Florence. His ability has not been fully played in AC Milan. In the second round of last year's game against Bologna, Ancelotti said to him, "Either stay in Milan to train or in the away stands. Broki's approach made Broki feel sad. Fortunately, Broki only rented it and had a chance to come back.

In fact, Ancelotti relied too much on Sedorf last season, which really compressed the space of Dorasu and Broki. Although the Dutchman scored 6 goals, he was indeed the lowest among many midfielders in the ratings of Milan Sport. Why?

Because his performance is too unstable, it is wise to let him play when he is in a good state and get more rest and adjustment when he is in a bad state. However, Ancelotti's use of a person's actions not only affects Sedorf's state, but also compresses Opportunities for others.

The same problem occurs in Gattuso. The aging of Cafu has increased the burden on Gattuso's defense. At the same time, Gattuso's own state last season was also much worse than that of the previous two years. In this case, why not let the main force rest slightly and give the opportunity to better players? Dorasu and Broki in Mi The rating of Lan Sports News ranked first and third in the team, indicating that they performed quite well in a limited number of games, as Broki said: "I don't think my performance is worse than others, but I just don't get a chance."

Fortunately, Ancelotti has begun to rotate. In the game against Lazio, it is basically certain that he will sit on the bench. Although the opportunity can no longer be given to the two players who left the team, Ambrosini can get more space.

However, the same problem seems to exist in Ancelotti's mind. Serginho has indeed repeatedly brought miraculous effects to AC Milan in the absence of substitutes, but this 34-year-old veteran, who has also obvious advantages and defects, has become a rare player in AC Milan this season, which is a little After that, you should know that Serginho can only be regarded as a "strange soldier", and Ancelotti actually has a "trump card" Rui in his hand. Costa.

If Gilardino starts, the style is similar to that of Moffio and even the more creative Rui. Costa's presence* made him play more powerful, from the summer warm-up match to today, but Van Ruyi. In Costa's game, Gilardino always got a lot of opportunities. Although Gilardino scored in the last round, he got so much support twice.

Since Kaka is indispensable, Rui. Costa can also appear in two outback positions on some occasions, and Serginho should never be the only choice when the score needs to strengthen the attack.

To trust a person, you must use a person, which seems to be determined by the persistence in Ancelotti's mind, but sometimes he takes a step back, just like when he used Sedorf, Ancelotti did not find Ambrosini's goodness, if Ancelotti can put down some of his preconceptions. Look at the bench, he also missed a trump card.

In his only two previous appearances, Degan scored five goals and scored an average of one goal in six minutes. Such efficiency is unique in world football.

Even if Ancelotti and Degan have an unadjustable contradiction, if Ancelotti can take the initiative to put down something for the team's performance, even if Degan is only used as a strange soldier, it will definitely benefit the team.

But now on Milan's front line, Shevchenko is the unshakable main force. Girardino and Vieri sing the "two-person turn", which is the rotation system in Milan's dedication position.

Vieri's first match for Milan was against Fennebach. Although he was not outstanding, people could forgive him: he was short, his consciousness had not resonated with his teammates, and his body had not reached the best condition.

Now, it's his turn. Giladino has found the first goal for the official game for Milan, but Bobo hasn't. Although Ancelotti said that he had "confidence in Vieri as much as Gilardino", it was not that the bride threw colored balls. The girls got married next, and good luck did not patronize him.

Is Ancelotti biased?

At least on the issue of Vieri, it seems that Vieri is more like a Liu Adou who can't help.

Then why do you always use Shevchenko for the first time?

"Vieri can also partner with Gilardino, and the rotation also involves Andre when he is tired."

Listen, Ancelotti's words seem to be specially prepared to block criticism.

From beginning to end, Ancelotti did not think of Degan, which made some media criticize him, and losing to Sampdoria naturally became the evidence of Ancelotti's guilt.

Some media have even arranged a class schedule for Ancelotti. If AC Milan can't win against Lazio, Ancelotti's coaching career at AC Milan will end immediately.

But Ancelotti is obviously disgusted with this statement: "Lazio is not the last beach, and the team can turn things around immediately. We have the opportunity to turn over and have confidence. As for my performance in Sampdoria, personally, this is not my low point. At the beginning of last year, we also had trouble, scoring only 4 points in three rounds, and then we rose against Lazio at the Olympic Stadium. We also have to face the Blue Eagle now, but the difference is that this time in Milan. I am calm and have always been calm. If you want to get through these difficult times, you have to calmly think about what to do. We performed very well against Sampdoria. We didn't give our opponents much chance, but lost our balance at the last minute. But that's not a disaster. The whole team knows very well what we are going to do, and we will do better and better. The league is very long and there is time to recover. Juventus is now gaining momentum. They want to win the league championship again, but we will not give up. Last year, we caught up with Juventus with eight points in just a few days, but now is not the time to race with others. We should focus on ourselves and find ways to improve.

Ancelotti is obviously unwilling to talk more about the Degan issue that journalists are more concerned about, which Galliani is the last thing Gallini wants to see.

On the third day after the match with Sampdoria, Galliani went to Milanello and called Ancelotti aside.

"Carlo! The situation of the team is very bad now! I want to hear what you think?"

Ancelotti saw Galliani's bad face and knew that the problem was coming: "Now the situation is still under control, and our league is only three points behind Juventus. In the Champions League~~~~~~~

Galliani looked cold and said, "Carlo! Don't deceive yourself, you know how those victories came about!"

Indeed, as Galliani said, against Ascoli, without Degan's hat-trick at the last moment, Milan would have lost their opening game. In the same game with Fenerbahce, Digan scored twice, allowing Milan to leave three points in San Siro.

"Carlo! Mr. Prime Minister is very dissatisfied with the team's performance!"

Berlusconi has reason to be dissatisfied. He has invested a lot in the team this summer, but AC Milan has played in these four games, which makes Berlusconi feel as if he has been fooled. He has invested enough, but the output is not much.

Ancelotti's heart trembled and said, "Adrian! You promised me that you would not interfere with my control of the team!"

Galliani frowned and said, "But you haven't done what you promised me. I ask you to give Degan a chance, but he doesn't play the role I want to see in the team now. He is an excellent player, but he can only sit on the bench and stands. This is unreasonable, Carlo! You need to make changes immediately!"

Galliani knows that Ancelotti doesn't like Digan. Even if Digan can score goals again, it is somewhat incompatible with Ancelotti's tactics. If Digan wants to exert all his strength, he needs to control the ball under his feet, but Ancelotti's tactics require players to reduce breakthroughs and speed up a pass when they are on the field. The speed.

Ancelotti's favorite striker is Shevchenko, who can score by himself and help his teammates. When Degan is on the court, he looks a little unique.

No coach likes a player who always plays monologue, even if this player is a collection of Bailey, Maradona, Zidane and Ronaldo.

When Galliani saw that Ancelotti didn't say anything, his tone suddenly became harsh and said, "Carlo! This is not a suggestion, but a request. You can even understand my words as an order that the team can't pay millions of dollars a year to raise a player on the bench!"

Although Ancelotti looks ugly, there is no way to refute it, saying that Degan is not in a good state? He can score three or four goals in almost every training game in the team with little support from his teammates.

In the end, Ancelotti could only nod helplessly!

Compared with his dignity, Ancelotti obviously cares more about his handsome position.

A mature team is not so easy to abandon, especially since he has been coaching here for three years.

"I can give him a chance, but he needs to prove his strength during the game!"

Ancelotti knew that in his dispute with Degan, the club had gradually leaned towards Degan, but he was not a person who was used to giving up, and his stubborn personality determined his style of action.

Degan can't make any mistakes. As long as Degan makes a mistake, he will not hesitate to take Degan down again, and Galliani will have nothing to say at that time.

Gallani saw that Ancelotti finally compromised and breathed a sigh of relief. Just like he can't give up Degan, AC Milan can't hastily fire a head coach who has proved himself with the championship.

If AC Milan really does this, I believe the happiest thing is Real Madrid. Everyone knows that Real Madrid is chasing Ancelotti, which is not a secret. After the end of last season, Sanchez, the technical director of Real Madrid, called Galliani and asked Ancelotti to solve it. About Kim's problem.

"It's good that you think so, Carlo! What the team needs now is unity. There can be no instability. You should know that Milan's performance is very important to Mr. Prime Minister!"

Of course, Ancelotti knows that now that the Italian election is approaching, whether Berlusconi can be re-elected or not is the most important thing is the support of Milan fans. As long as the team's results are good, the fans are naturally willing to vote for Berlusconi.

Ancelotti smiled bitterly, "Okay! I know! But Adrian, the biggest problem of unity within the team now is the Brazilian!"

Galliani said nothing about this question, but said, "Everything needs a process. Philip will be able to play in the game soon, Carlo! Don't you think it's too luxurious to gather five people on our front line?

Too luxurious!

Of course, Ancelotti knows that such a configuration is a little luxurious, but what he wants to get rid of is Degan, but from Galliani's attitude today, Degan will not leave.

Shevchenko is Berlusconi's favorite player. Of course, he can't leave. Inzaghi has received the support of the club and the coaching staff at the same time, and the network within the team operates well and can't leave. Gilardino spent more than 20 million euros on the club and is also the best young striker in Italy. You can't leave, so it is obvious who else will leave.

Galliani continued: "The club will not easily judge a player. No one has a chance, but it depends on whether they can grasp it!"

Galliani left after saying that. When he came, many Milan players noticed, and Degan naturally knew it, but he didn't care about what Galliani said to Ancelotti. He just wanted to do his own thing.

Gattuso had a big mouth and grabbed Digan and whispered, "I guess Galliani must have gone to tell the coach about the problem of the last game!" Our performance in the last game was like shit!"

Digan didn't look back and was still focusing on the ball. He just replied faintly, "It's your performance like shit. I didn't play. Losing the ball has nothing to do with me!"

Gattuso was choked by Degan's words, and his eyebrows twisted and said, "Hey! Rod! Don't say that, we are a whole!"

Digan smiled and said, "Overall! Just like now! Look at other people, I'm like a source of plague!"

Gattuso looked around. I don't know whether it was intentional or unintentional. Other teammates were a little far away from Degan, as if they were avoiding.

Gattuso touched the beard on his chin and said, "Rod! Maybe your chance will come. I know Galliani has always admired you!"

Digan didn't care about this kind of thing and said, "I don't want my position to be asked for. Ancelotti has his choice, and I also have my persistence. If he likes to continue to ignore my existence, I have no problem. As long as I play, he must be ready to be slapped in the face!"

As he spoke, Inzaghi arrived and greeted each teammate with a smile on his face. He was indeed an enthusiastic person and was also very pleasant in the Milan team.

Gattuso looked at Inzaghi and said, "Pibo will pay soon!" Rod! You should think of a way and stop insisting. As long as you talk to the coach, I think everything can be solved, otherwise, your situation will only become more difficult!"

Degan knows that Gattuso is kind. Once Inzaghi comes back, there are fewer opportunities he can win. Everyone knows that Ancelotti appreciates Inzaghi very much. As long as he is a healthy Inzaghi, he can't be left on the bench.

At that time, he will be suppressed by four competitors. Even if Degan is confident in his strength, he can't help worrying. If it is fair competition, he is not afraid of anyone, but it is a fair competition opportunity, and Degan will not get it.

Ancelotti also came back quickly, standing on the sidelines with a gloomy face and without saying a word. For a moment, the atmosphere on Milanello's training ground became a little depressing.

Digan still does whatever he should do. All the training is meticulously completed. Personal grudges are personal grudges, and work is work. Milan pays him a salary. Even if he can't play, he has to make a positive look.

After the training, Digan was about to leave when Kaka suddenly stopped him: "Rod! Can you come to my villa on Friday night?"

Digan looked at Kaka and didn't say anything. Today, Digan felt that Kaka seemed to have something on his mind, but now he seemed to be ready and finally couldn't help saying it.

Kaka smiled shyly and said, "Caroline and I have decided to get engaged, and his parents have also come to Milan. I want to hold a family banquet, not a formal banquet, just a simple ceremony!"

Kaka knows that Degan hates the rules of those mortals and doesn't like the bustle.

Digan listened and didn't know what kind of Xinqing he should be now. Finally, he smiled faintly and said, "Congratulations! Rikado! I will go then!"