Chapter 654 Another National Derby

Inter Milan's good luck continued in the third round and last season's dark horse Chevo. In this game, Chievo obviously had the upper hand, but they played several goalposts in a row. As a result, Inter Milan defeated Chievo 2:1 through a penalty kick and an opponent's mistake, because Juventus and AC Milan was tied by the opponent in this round, and Inter Milan continued to lead the table as last season at the beginning of the three-game winning streak.

However, Inter Milan is not so lucky in the Champions League. In the second round, they faced the Dutch giant Ajax, and now the Dutch giants are already a phoenix, which can't be compared with the previous three consecutive Champions League championships. Their strength is at least two times lower than that of Inter Milan, but Inter Milan occupies the home court and has always won. Jax had no choice but to shake hands 0:0 in the end.

The league is no longer the most important goal for Inter Milan. After two consecutive championships, the satisfaction of the Serie A champion to Inter Milan players and fans and clubs has been greatly reduced. What they want most now is the Champions League championship. Now, after Inter Milan's two consecutive draws, it has become a little difficult to qualify in the group. If they still can't win later, maybe they will make a joke that the defending champion will not be in the top 16.

Inter Milan's current problem is obvious. It is not that there is a problem with strength or tactics, but the mentality of the players. They are arrogant and arrogant. They not only lack a normal heart, but also lack the patience to fight hard. In the face of the enemy's intensive defense, Inter Milan's players lack organizational patience, each Everyone wants to be a savior. Everyone wants to be a hero. When the opportunity comes, they are too impatient. In the end, Inter Milan has empty strength, but they can't win two second-rate teams in the Champions League.

Of course, Jiang Mu wants to rectify, but after winning two Serie A champions, one League Cup champion and one Champions League champion in a row, even Jiang Mu himself lacks the motivation to make progress. What's more, those players, they are not one or two players, but most of the players. If Jiang Mu wants to rectify, he is afraid he has to take the whole The main force has to be replaced.

However, the team can't be defeated like this. Jiang Mu still adjusted the main players. Vieri, Pirlo and Ronaldinho have been put on the bench, replaced by new players and substitutes such as Fran, Adriano and Recoba. These people's cooperation is not tacit and personal ability. They are worse than the three above, but they are enterprising. Vieri stood at the opponent's half of the game and hardly went back to defense. However, Adriano could see himself as a defender. The distance of running in a game was almost twice that of Vieri, which made Jiang Mu make up his mind to put Vieri in. On the bench.

Pirlo's problem is that Pirlo is not running actively. In the first two seasons, Inter Milan's three military lives, everyone competed for the first. 11 people can't run. Pirlo runs two steps less, but this season, Inter Milan's running ability has been greatly reduced. It is not so easy for Pirlo to control the rhythm leisurely. He will suffer at any time. When he encountered the encirclement of three or four opponents, he not only couldn't pass the ball, but also often counterattacked after being robbed by his opponent, which gave Jiang Mu a headache.

Ronaldinho's problem is his passion for individual performance. After helping Brazil win the World Cup, Ronaldinho's name has become a household name. He won the club and national team's Grand Slam at a young age, and Ronaldinho's self-motivation has also disappeared. All his motivation is to get the World Footballer of the Year and the European Footballer, so on some occasions, although Ronaldinho performed very positively, his individualism was too strong, which was not in line with Jiang Mu's overall tactics, so Jiang Mu had to press him to the bench.

These three people won by Jiang Mu are the absolute main force of the Triple Crown of Inter Milan last season. They are world-renowned superstars. They and the departed Ronaldo are the symbols of Inter Milan in the minds of the fans. But now, they have also been taken by Jiang Mu. This is not killing the chicken for the monkey, but killing the chicken for the chicken. Let How can those "chickens" not be afraid?

The fearful effect of the players is obvious. Inter Milan finally won the third group stage of the Champions League, defeating Lyon, the champion of Ligue 2, and easily beating Piacenza 4:1 in the fourth round of Serie A. Fran and Adriano each scored two goals, making the fans almost forget Ronaldinho, Vieri and Pirlo.

Juventus drew again in the fourth round, and the score gap between Inter and Inter Milan has reached 4 points, which puts them in a passive situation in the next Italian national derby with Inter Milan. They must not lose, and the losing points will be thrown bigger, and they may even lose the championship early. The possibility.

Juventus was Inter Milan's biggest opponent last season. At the beginning of last season, Juventus did not perform well, but later Juventus fully showed what resilience is. They have kept the suspense of the championship to the end. They are the contributors that have always maintained the appeal of Serie A, but this Lippi doesn't want to be in a situation of falling behind again. Last season, he chased too hard and too passively. It's really doesn't feel good that fate is in the hands of others.

Before the game, Lippi said to the reporter of Turin Sport, who interviewed him: "We didn't play well at the beginning of last season, which made us very passive. This season, we must never repeat the tragedy of last season. We must win this game and try to narrow the gap between the two sides to one game."

The reporter of Torino Sport asked Lippi why Inter Milan put the three superstars on the bench now, and whether the three superstars of Inter Milan have a chance to play in this game?

Lippi did not answer directly. He said that it was Inter Milan's private matter. It was inconvenient for him to comment, but did he have any hope for the three superstars to play? Lippi said: "Maybe in the hands of other teams, these three superstars will be placed on the bench, but Jiang Mu is impossible to play in the national derby with Juventus. Put them all on the bench. Even if Inter Milan has the ability to beat Juventus with substitutes, the three superstars will be under great pressure not being able to play in this kind of competition, especially all three of them are hopeful to compete for this year's World Footballer of the Year and European Footballer of the Year.

Lippi's analysis is correct. Jiang Mu has a four-point advantage. Even if he loses, he is still one point ahead of Juventus. If AC Milan wins, Inter Milan will fall by them at most one point, but it is the attitude of the three superstars towards this game that makes Jiang Mu feel stressed.

Sitting on the bench in the previous round, although Ronaldinho and the other three had a little complaints in private, the fans and the media did not pay attention to a weak team like Piacenza, and they did not say anything. According to the usual training, they also talked and laughed, but here Before the national derby, Ronaldinho took the lead in going to Jiang Mu's office.

"Coach, I don't want to miss this game."

Ronaldinho and Jiang Mu have also been masters and apprentices for many years. Although there are some estrangements in the middle, when the tongue and teeth touch each other, the relationship between the two is still relatively good.

Jiang Mu's request to Ronaldinho is not surprising at all. He calculated that Ronaldinho wants to win the World Footballer of the Year and the European Footballer of the Year, and he will definitely participate in this world-renowned national derby.

"We must win this game. Juventus is one of our biggest enemies. Among the teams that can win the championship this season, only they and AC Milan can threaten us to defend our title. Do you have confidence in this?" Jiang Mu said with a pleasant face.

Ronaldinho patted his chest and said, "I can definitely help the team win this national derby."

Jiang Mu smiled and said bluntly, "Ronaldinho, do you know why I put you on the bench?"

Ronaldinho was stunned for a moment and said, "I don't know."

Jiang Mu said, "Because you are too unique, you want to think about people when you hold the ball, and you want to shoot when you pass the ball. Do you think this way of kicking is right or wrong? Do you think it will have much impact and help to the team?"

Ronaldinho lowered his head.

Jiang Mu continued: "Ronaldinho, you must understand that football is a team sport. At some times, the personal performance of superstars can determine the direction of the game and even the result of the game. However, from the perspective of the whole season, the casual performance of genius still has a bad impact on the team. Other players will also have opinions. Don't you think so?"

Ronaldinho nodded heavily and said, "I understand the coach."

Jiang Mu said, "I'm afraid you don't understand. In a game, there won't be too much flash of stars, not too much. The moment when the stars flashes are all over the field, which is not called flash. Without contrast, fans will no longer be surprised by your performance, so we should reduce this idea of individualism that is too popular."

Ronaldinho was submissive. Since Jiang Mu promised to let him play, he naturally listened.

After Ronaldinho left, Pirlo and Vieri joined forces to Jiang Mu's office. Their purpose was to ask for war, just like Ronaldinho.

Jiang Mu put the three of them on the bench to deter other players. He didn't really want to enter the cold palace from now on. With the grand goal he set this season, without the help of these three stars, Inter Milan would be really difficult to achieve. Now that Vieri and Pirlo have admitted their mistakes, Jiang Mu also Lede pushed the boat along the water, taught Pirlo and Vieri a few words, and then talked to them in detail about how to play the game with Juventus and what role they should play. Vieri and Pirlo communicated with Jiang Mu for 20 minutes, and the two left with satisfaction.

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