Chapter 029 Welcome to Genoa
Kaka's return to the team has become the focus of attention for the whole city of Milan.
The media no longer chases the report. Now, Kaka is their favorite.
At the beginning, when the media paid attention to himself, Zhang Yang felt a little annoyed. Now, the media does not pay attention to himself and focuses all on Kaka. On the contrary, Zhang Yang is a little uncomfortable. To be precise, he is a little jealous.
This proud young man showed greater enthusiasm in training. He knew that only by performing well on the court could he win the hearts of the fans.
On this day, when Kaka was exercising under the guidance of Tassoti, Ancelotti came over and whispered to Tasoti. He stopped Kaka and said, "What's wrong with the recovery?"
Ancelotti is most worried about Kaka. Now the team can only use a striker. In this case, Kaka's state is crucial. Moreover, Ancelotti's Milan really has Kaka's symptoms, and although Zhang Yang performed well in the previous warm-up match, the league To start, Ancelotti is still uncertain. He still habitually relies on Kaka.
Kaka replied, "It's okay. I think I can play in the game against Genoa."
Ancelotti nodded without saying anything. Kaka said that he had no problem, but Ancelotti still had to ask the team doctor. For Ancelotti and Milan, Kaka was too important. The media once described Kaka as Milan's baby. Once this baby doesn't work, no matter how magical Milan is, it can't make the fans full. Italian football.
Kaka said that he was fine, and Ancelotti was still a little worried. However, during the training that afternoon, Kaka surprised Ancelotti. The Brazilian star's first team training after returning to the team was not fully recovered, and he was able to keep up with the rhythm of AC Milan, whether it was 7 pairs. In the half of 7, or the whole training, there is no problem with Kaka's reaction, action and passing, and Kaka's long-distance running with the ball, which fascinates the fans, also appeared in the training. I didn't see any discomfort. The only problem is that the cooperation between Kaka and Zhang Yang is not a good match. The two passed several times in the training. The mistake of running. However, as long as Kaka adapts to the rhythm of the team, Ancelotti will be much relieved. As for the cooperation between Kaka and Zhang Yang, it is only a matter of time in Ancelotti's opinion. Besides, the previous cooperation between Kaka and other Milan players is good. They have been playing together for several years, and naturally they have a tacit understanding.
The two days of training are to prepare for the first round of the league against Genoa.
After the training, Ancelotti brought a specially edited video of Genoa's game for everyone to see. He not only didn't know about Genoa, but also almost all Milan players didn't know about it, because Genoa was a promoted horse and played in Serie B after being relegated to Serie B in the 94-95 season. After 11 seasons, after 12 years, Genoa was finally promoted to the first division again. Therefore, the whole Milan team, including head coach Ancelotti, knows much about Genoa.
However, Zhang Yang met a familiar face in this Genoa team, that is, Genoa striker Divayo. Last season, Divayo also played for Monaco in Ligue 1. In the match between Marseille and Monaco, Divaio was on the field. However, Divayo's trip to Monaco, like his compatriot Vieri, ended in a bleak way, and his performance was mediocre.
It turned out that this man returned to Serie A and came to Genoa. Zhang Yangxin said.
On August 25, 2007, the opening match of the 2007/2008 Serie A League kicked off. Lazio drew 2-2 at home to Turin, and Turin striker Rossina scored the first goal in Serie A this season.
Two hours later, the second game of Serie A this season also began in Turin. After Juventus spent a season in Serie B, Juventus finally returned to Italy's top league. In the final game, Juve won a 5-1 victory at home in Vono, Trezeguet scored a hat-trick, and the substitute Yaquinta scored twice.
With the two matches between the two teams in Turin, the whole Apennine Peninsula has become a world of football, with streets, TV newspapers, and news about football everywhere.
Lazio 2 to 2 Turin, and Juventus won 5 to 1 in Vono, scored a total of ten goals in the two games. Trezeguet scored a hat-trick and Iaquinta scored twice, which made the fans very excited and had more expectations for the new season of Serie A.
"Torino Sport" even used the 'storm of attack' to describe it. The pro-Juventus media even used this sentence, "Juventus told everyone in a five-to-one way that they came back, and the great Juventus came back. Now, Trezeguet and Yaquinta have made a good start for this season's shooters and have written to them..."
The match between AC Milan and Genoa was at 3:45 p.m. on August 26.
After a simple training on the afternoon of the 25th, Ancelotti led his disciples to get on the team bus and rushed to Genoa. They will stay in Genoa for one night and prepare for the next day's game.
There is no doubt that for Zhang Yang, who has spent 43 million euros on AC Milan. So far this summer, not only in Serie A, but also for Zhang Yang, who is a well-deserved transfer champion in Europe, this game is the touchstone of his performance in Serie A.
At this time, Milan's attention to Kaka's return has cooled down slightly, and the media once again focused on publicity. Especially after Juventus veteran Trezeguet scored a hat-trick and Aquinta scored twice in the previous game. People's attention and expectations for publicity have been raised to a higher level.
There are more than two hours' journey from Milan to Genoa. Some of the players doze off in Big Bari, some play mobile games, some get together to play bridge, some wear headphones and listen to songs, and some look at the scenery outside the window with great interest.
Zhang Yang is a member of the scenery outside the window. He is about to usher in his first game in Serie A, or an away game, which makes the young man curious about everything. He knows that this is a new journey for him.
"Would you like one?" Captain Maldini and Gattuso changed seats, and he sat next to Zhang Yang. Pass a bag of nuts to Zhang Yang.
Martini is very happy about the team's purchase of Zhang Yang. When he played against Marseille last season, the Milan captain was very impressed by Zhang Yang. For such a talented shooter who can greatly enhance the team's offensive ability, Maldini raised his hands to welcome him. At the beginning, Pirlo once sent an invitation to Zhang Yang in the game against Marseille. Maldini knew that in fact, he also later mentioned this matter to the senior management of the Milan club, and Berlusconi finally accepted Galliani's suggestion and decided to spend a lot of money to buy Zhang Yang. In a sense, this is also related to Malti. The repeated suggestions of Milanese elders such as Ni and Pirlo have a lot to do with them.
"Thank you." Zhang Yang took it over. Although he was not a snack lover, he still didn't want to brush Paul's kindness.
"Don't pay attention to those media. Don't pay too much attention to yourself. You can kick as much as you want." Maldini said that he was referring to the media's hype about whether he could score a goal and reflect the value of more than 40 million yuan in this game.
Zhang Yang smiled and said, "I know, I didn't play football for them. Don't worry, Paul, I'm never afraid of pressure. Stress will only make me more excited.
Seeing Zhang Yang's confident smile, Maldini knew that he was worried for nothing. He patted Zhang Yang's shoulder happily and didn't say anything more. Such a new player is the favorite of the veterans. He is strong, confident, not rigid, and has aura.
Zhang Yang looked at Ancelotti with his eyes closed and said with a smile, "The coach is very confident in this game."
Maldini smiled proudly and said, "Don't forget, we are the European champions."
This is the heritage of the rich family, and with these world-class stars, this heritage and pride will always be passed on.
The two chatted behind the car for a while, and Maldini returned to the front and sat with Pirlo. The two were whispering something. Gattuso sat back. He was going to chat with Zhang Yang, but he saw Zhang Yang leaning on the back of the seat with his eyes closed and taking a nap. You can only flatten your mouth and close your eyes and pretend to lie.
Just after Zhang Yang took a nap, Genoa arrived. Although tomorrow is the game day, the whole city is already full of football. The fans in Genoa are so enthusiastic.
The red body with the emblem of AC Milan on it makes the bus taken by AC Milan players very recognizable. It can be said that since they just arrived in Genoa, Milan players have fully felt the enthusiasm of Genoa fans -
"Go back crying, Milan. Seed!"
"We will kill you!"
"Welcome to the slaughterhouse!"
"Milan, wash your neck and wait!"
On both sides of the Milan team's bus to the hotel, there are such banners everywhere, every other distance. There is absolutely no need to worry that the players of AC Milan can't see it.
Suddenly, several cars came from behind, and then they were parallel to the Milan bus. The skylight of the car was opened, and a man in a Genoese jersey stood up and shouted something to the Milan bus. The speed was not slow, and the scene was a little noisy. Zhang Yang and his teammates couldn't understand what the guy was shouting. However, it doesn't matter. They soon know that it's not a good thing to say--
These Genoa fans held something in their hands and threw it hard.
"Hurry up and close the window." Maldini suddenly shouted. I don't know what happened to a newcomer like Zhang Yang, but he still closed the window in a hurry.
As soon as I closed the window, I heard a click, and something hit the window. Yellow **, and then, Zhang Yang saw the eggshell that was still stuck to the window.
Those people threw eggs over. Fortunately, it's not a stone.
"Hey, I said, have we come to Afghanistan?" Zhang Yang stood up and turned his head to ask.
When no one answered his question, the Genoa fans on those cars hit a banner with lightning speed:
Milan miscellaneous. Seed, welcome to Genoa!