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Chapter 260 We never rely on any player (Please subscribe)
The final score was 5-1.

This is Sampdoria's biggest defeat of the 90s.

However, Eriksson appeared quite composed at the post-match press conference.

The Swedish coach probably knows that Sampdoria fans can understand this kind of thing.

Sacchi was in high spirits, and Milan maintained a perfect record starting from the Super Cup.

Until a reporter asked him a question he didn't like.

"Arigo, why does Dejan always come off early in every game? Didn't you say your team only has players and no stars?" a reporter asked.

Saki's face darkened, and he cursed inwardly.

Even the strictest factory manager can't control the chairman, right?

Sacchi didn't think he did anything wrong; it was a sign of respect for the club owners.

Mutual respect is essential for creating a positive work environment.

That's the gist of the matter, but you can't say it like that, otherwise it would make Arrigo Sacchi seem like a sycophant.
Sacchira said into the microphone, "As a coach, I have the right to adjust my lineup. Even Ferguson wouldn't let Dejan play the full 90 minutes when he was using him."

"But Ferguson would hand Dejan a water bottle and a towel during halftime, which was a blatant privilege," a reporter pointed out.

Saki wanted to answer that he wouldn't do that.

But then I thought about it again and realized it wasn't a good idea.

Putting aside whether or not it would offend Ferguson, it wouldn't be appropriate to label Lu Deyang as enjoying special privileges.

Sacchi coughed and said, “That’s why we are coaches, we are champions, and you can only slander champions in the newspapers. This is not a privilege, but a reward, a recognition! Coaches need something to motivate players to perform better. When they can earn tens of thousands of dollars a month, money is no longer the most important thing, so I don’t think there is anything wrong with Mr. Ferguson’s approach. It is also a good thing for players to pursue mental progress.”

The Italian journalist was stunned.

I never expected Saki to be so eloquent.

Even a British journalist wouldn't have let him get away with it so easily.

Unfortunately, this is Italy.

Before the reporters could react, Sacchi quickly got up and left the press conference.

The combination of Lu Deyang and AC Milan is too eye-catching. Now, there are more than twice as many reporters at each game as when he coached Milan last time.

Many of them are foreign journalists.

Genoa isn't far, but I still didn't get home until after 11 pm.

As soon as Lu Deyang went upstairs, he found the princess kneeling on the ground, while Monica stood there, raising her head and then her leg.

The television in the bedroom was broadcasting a game.

The King of Land Balls became part of the pre-event hype for them.

"Come here, darling!"

Monica urged in a low voice.

"Wait, I haven't showered yet." Lu Deyang took off his clothes and walked towards the bathroom.

But the next second, he was pulled over.

……

The next day at noon, Lu Deyang got up and ordered takeout.

While waiting for my takeout, I read the newspaper, and almost all of it was about Milan.

Gazzetta dello Sport wrote: "Sacchi has developed some new understanding of privilege. He is unwilling to admit that Dejan is a privileged player, but in fact, players of Dejan's ability have privileges in any team, just like Maradona of Napoli."

That's correct.

Maradona had already given his approval to the formation of the three South American powerhouses.

Top players generally have the right to make transfer recommendations.

It's all about playing with big names anyway, so buying whoever they want doesn't matter, as long as the big names are happy playing.

Not to mention Old Ma, even old guys like Steve Bruce have special privileges.

Back in Serie A, I'll be facing Maradona again. I wonder when that guy plans to retire.

In the Premier League, you could only occasionally see a cluster of star players.

Returning to Serie A is a bit of a headache. Soon after, we'll be playing Roma, the former club of the young prince, followed by Napoli, played by Maradona.

Even after Totti left, Roma is still a very strong team, with many talented players like Balbo and Aldair.

The Gazzetta dello Sport interviewed some Sampdoria fans on its second page. They were pessimistic about the team's performance this season, given that Ludjohnsen is a ruthless trophy hunter.

The Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport reiterated its stance, writing: "Although Totti played as a number 10 and even scored a goal, there is still one problem: he can't hold the ball more often, which is not a good thing for him."

Lu Deyang pursed his lips.

That's true, but even in Rome, there were people who would take away Totti's possession of the ball.

Roma's current coach, Bianchi, really likes to use Totti as a striker, a position that the young prince personally doesn't particularly like.

Tuttosport praised Zidane's performance, while also reminding Ludjohnsen that Sampdoria had been promoted to Serie A, which is his original club.

Upon returning to Italy, he only had a brief meeting with the former president.

I didn't see Boskov, because he went to the United States to box.

The Serie A schedule is not that busy.

Considering that some players played in the European Championship in the summer, Sacchi gave them an extra day of rest.

This shows that he is also flexible.

Many people dislike him because he is too serious and demanding.

Lu Deyang sometimes wondered what it would be like if he handed over players like Sancho, Aoki, and Foden to Sacchi and his assistant coach Capello.

It is estimated that there is an 80% chance of a mutiny.

There were many demanding coaches in that era, but even coaches like Magath became rare, let alone someone like Sacchi.

Times have changed, and you can't replicate Mourinho's methods anymore.

When the pizza arrived, the princess tiptoed and leaned on Lu Deyang's shoulder.

Lu Deyang slapped back, and the princess immediately screamed.

"You rascal, be gentler next time," the princess complained.

"I see."

Lu Deyang asked with a smile, "Are you hungry?"

The princess nodded and said, "That's heavy physical labor, and they haven't eaten for more than 10 hours."

Why don't you sit down?

Lu Deyang asked.

The princess rolled her eyes in annoyance and said, "I'm going horseback riding tomorrow, what am I going to do now?"

"It's nothing, you just lack exercise."

Lu Deyang pointed inside the room and said, "Look at Monica, she's perfectly fine."

The princess rolled her eyes at her again.

You keep saying you'll give Henry a younger brother, but you're not planting your seed in the right place.

The two were chatting when Lu Deyang received a phone call.

Not long after, Wiljoward rushed over, without even bringing a gift.

"What's going on? What are you doing here?"

Lu Deyang asked in an annoyed tone.

The King of Luball doesn't need those gifts, but you've disturbed his private time.

"It's not Paul yet."

"I complained after taking a drink," Wiljoward said.

"Maldini?"

"Paul Wilchoward!"

Wiljoward rolled his eyes and said, "What does Ma Paul have to do with him?"

"What's wrong? Paul's usually pretty obedient."

Lu Deyang asked.

“What’s the use of being obedient? He’s not good at studying either,” Viljoward sighed. “The key is that the kid keeps wanting to rebuild the new Soviet Union. Isn’t that putting himself on the opposite side of all humanity?”

"Not really."

Lu Deyang said speechlessly, "What he admires is that kind of spirit, of course not those bastards who were busy undermining the country when the Soviet Union collapsed, so don't worry too much about it, at least their spirit is good."

"Tell me that when your son is willing to donate your assets."

"Viljoward said irritably."

Lu Deyang: ...

The King of Luball only has a net worth of several billion, yet this spendthrift kid dares to donate money?

Donations are something only wealthy people do; otherwise, they're just for tax deductions.

"Why don't you set up a fund and give Paul money every month?"

Lu Deyang asked.

"I haven't figured out what to do either."

“Actually, you don’t need to worry. He’s still young,” Lu Deyang reassured him.

“Damn it, he’s already 16! He’s old enough to get married in Italy!” Viljoward emphasized.

Lu Deyang had no choice.

The child is a bit obsessed.

Just like there are also fervent Chinese fans abroad.

This only shows that we've only seen the ideal side.

The two chatted for a while longer before Wiljoward, who had drunk half a bottle of whiskey, left.

Lu Deyang suspected that this guy was just trying to scam people out of drinks.

Lu Deyang originally planned to take the girls out for dinner later, but Mancini called to invite Lu Deyang's family to visit, so Lu Deyang could only drive to Genoa for dinner.

On the second day of his holiday, Lu Deyang originally wanted to stay home and draw, but he was forced to attend some events hosted by the sponsors.

While standing on stage with the models, Lu Deyang received a bunch of little notes.

During breaks in filming, Lu Deyang would drink coffee while commenting on the girls' words.

Totti watched with envy from the sidelines.

"Want some? I'd like to give you a few."

Lu Deyang urged.

Totti thought for a while before shaking his head and saying, "Forget it, I'm not as casual as Gigi."

He and Buffon shared an apartment, and their relationship improved considerably.

However, the newspaper joked that whoever lived in the house they rented would never be able to graduate from high school.

"What kind of girl do you like, Francisco?"

Lu Deyang asked.

"beautiful."

Totti said directly.

Lu Deyang smiled and patted him on the shoulder.

There's nothing wrong with that.

However, Totti's aesthetic sense isn't great either; at least Lu Deyang doesn't really like Blasi's thick lips.

"You can't just look at a person's face when looking for a life partner."

Lu Deyang said earnestly.

"You mean even if someone isn't pretty, being a good person and a good homemaker, like my mother, is fine, right, Dejan?" Totti said immediately.

"No, what I mean is that you should take your time to look around and not rush things. Even among pretty girls, there are some with good personalities who are suitable for marriage. Don't look for those shallow women who only know how to spend your money but can't even spell the names of the brands they buy."

Lu Deyang said.

Totti froze for a moment, looked at Lu Deyang, and after a long pause stammered, "Actually, I don't know how to play either..." Lu Deyang: ...

You can't reason with this kid.

"Land King" is a general term for someone who loves to spend money but has no brains.

This kid focused on spelling words; he truly deserves to be called the best in Italy.

So, you're going to give me a high school Italian test before you even start looking for a girlfriend?
On the bright side, Totti's fate will be better than before.

You could pick up any woman on the street, or even a famous playboy like Paris Hilton, and they probably wouldn't have slept with as many men as Blasie.

Lu Deyang didn't try to persuade Totti any further, and the two went home separately after the event.

Unmarried players are more popular than married players.

Moreover, Maldini and his group were not in good positions either.

Defenders are not very popular with fans, and this is also reflected directly in the sponsors' reactions.

On September 22, Milan defeated Bologna 4-1 away, and Lu Deyang was not even included in the squad.

Two days later, a major event occurred: the signing of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty essentially confirmed that no new nuclear-armed states would be added, which elicited a significant reaction from Europe and the United States.

The shadow of the Cold War has only just passed.

The middle-aged people in America today are the same generation who lived a life of hedonism and debauchery in their youth, and were terrified of being attacked by nuclear bombs.

Needless to say, Europe would have been the direct battlefield during the US-Soviet conflict, and they were actually the most afraid during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Both the US and the Soviet Union had large territories and missile interception systems.

Even if a nuclear bomb were to be dropped, it might not cause too much damage. If both sides calm down and exercise restraint, the conflict could be kept within a non-nuclear framework.

Geographical dictates that if the two countries go to war, Europe will become the battlefield; this is something that cannot be avoided.

Regardless, the signing of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty has made people in Europe and America very happy.

The very next day, Lu Deyang started and scored a hat-trick, leading Milan to a 7-0 victory over Rosenborg, leaving the home team's stands in tears.

The Times clearly pointed out that this is a transfer of European power. After Dejan's transfer, AC Milan is already the biggest favorite to win the Champions League this season, and it will be very difficult for Manchester United to win a three-peat.

The Sun photographed Ronaldo and Giggs entering and leaving a nightclub together.

The old Scottish man must be furious right now.

On September 29, after a resounding 3-0 victory over Perugia, Milan finally finished all their matches for September.

AC Milan has won all four league matches, two Champions League matches, and one Italian Super Cup match so far, and the news is all about it on TV and in the newspapers.

Predict when AC Milan's winning streak will end.

Milan's next opponent is Roma.

Next up is Naples.

Maradona gave an interview at this time, telling Tuttosport: "I have finally waited for Dejan to return to Serie A. Although my physical condition has begun to decline, I still want to lead the team to defeat him. I believe that no one but me can do this."

Because of his words, Milanello gained many more reporters.

However, Lu Deyang did not respond.

10 month 11 day.

The day before the trip to Rome.

"The reporters are still waiting for you, Dejan. You're even more devoted than Romeo," Rossi said after arriving at the training ground.

"Then let them wait. I'm too lazy to do interviews."

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

Totti, standing to the side, said, "Maradona is very strong, but he's still a bit short of being able to beat Dejan."

“I think so too,” Buffon nodded and said.

"Don't mimic me, you idiot!" Totti said unhappily.

"That's exactly what I wanted to say, you bastard!"

……

It would be impossible for the Little Prince to have no feelings about returning to Rome.

After all, he had been a Roma fan since he was a child, and his father was very unhappy about his transfer.

Foreign fans are indeed very loyal in this respect.

When Terry scored against West Ham, his father and uncle in the stands gave him the middle finger while he was celebrating.

There are no fathers and sons on the football field.

Lu Deyang didn't even ask; he already knew that Totti wouldn't cheer for the young prince in today's match, and might even join the Roma fans in booing him.

That's why Totti looked so melancholy while sitting on the bus.

His eyes are just like Baggio's.

There's no way to persuade someone about something like this.

You'll be fine once you figure it out.

"Totti and the monkey took a first-grade math exam together, and Totti came in second place."

"The gorilla's IQ is three times that of Totti!"

"Totti has a handsome face, but he has no brains."

"..."

As the team bus traveled, some Roma fans did express their dissatisfaction with Totti.

They also mocked the Little Prince's educational background.

"Damn it, they used to cheer me on."

Totti looked out the window and cursed.

“If you work hard and get your high school diploma, they won’t have anything to say,” Maldini advised.

Totti rolled his eyes in annoyance.

Is a high school diploma something you can get just by trying hard?
Rome hired a tutor for him, and he tried his best to learn, but he really didn't have the talent for it.

As soon as Totti sits down, his mind immediately wanders to other things.

In the end, the tutor even gave Roma a discount, saying that he was embarrassed to charge full price for teaching him to such a high standard.

“You can transfer your student status abroad and then pay your way to a university degree,” Lu Deyang urged.

"Really? I can go to college?"

Totti asked, somewhat surprised.

"Yes, definitely. Many countries offer preferential treatment to international students, so it's easy to enroll in school. However, there might be some problems if you don't go."

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

I just blurted out to Totti, forgetting that we can't take online classes anymore.

Since the advent of online education, it has become incredibly easy to obtain a diploma.

Knowing this, Totti actually perked up and became determined to graduate from college and prove the fans wrong.

Maldini looked at Lu Deyang.

Lu Deyang shrugged; he didn't have a good solution either.

You can't expect Totti to donate millions just for the graduates.

"Totti, you shit!"

"Totti, you traitor!"

"Francisco Totti, I'm afraid I'll fail my exam just from calling your name!!!"

"..."

After getting off the bus, the little prince still received special care.

Roma fans have never been very civilized.

It's hard to say whether they or the Lazio fans are worse.

"Deyan, how can I go to university?"

Totti asked as they walked toward the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

"Deyang, come to the press conference."

"Saki shouted."

Lu Deyang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Let's think of a solution for Totti later. The problem with the little prince is that he's too famous. There's no way to pull any strings. Forget about getting him into university, there will be a lot of questions about which high school will issue him a diploma.

There are many ways to operate this thing.

But first, you can't be watched.

Those catfish and carp types are just showing off online, which is why they're exposed. There are plenty of people like them who use backdoors or 3+3 schemes.

If you replace Totti with Milan's goalkeeper, Lu Qiuwang could probably get him into university no matter what.

But it's difficult enough for players, let alone the little prince.

Unless a university is so shameless as to accept the Little Prince under such circumstances.

Another question is, how much would it cost to get someone to do this?

They can't possibly accept less when they're being criticized.

If someone were to donate millions to buy a diploma, then the Little Prince's intelligence would indeed be questionable.

Lu Deyang followed Saki to the press conference hall, still thinking about this matter.

How can we help the little prince improve his education at a reasonable price?

Or, how about we actually set up a Monica Hamburg University and let him study business administration?
Bianchi was already seated there, with Captain Balbo sitting next to him.

As soon as Lu Deyang and Saki sat down, the reporters couldn't wait to start asking questions.

"Mr. Bianchi, do you think Totti has a future at AC Milan?"

"Dejan, you and Totti have a good relationship. Do you think he can carry the Italian national team in the future?"

"Arigo, you never let Dejan play the full match. The Serie A schedule isn't that busy. Aren't you being overly cautious?"

"Mr. Sacchi, will Totti become an important player under your management?"

"Sophie Marceau said you were her favorite player when she attended an event. Dejan, what's your relationship with her?"

"..."

Bianchi spoke first: "I'm not very familiar with Totti, but I wish him all the best at AC Milan. I've just arrived in Serie A, so I should focus on my own team."

Bianchi knew that Totti's transfer would upset the fans, and he didn't want to get involved.

"Carlos, your coaching in Reims was mediocre. Are you confident you can achieve results now that you're back in Europe?"

another reporter asked.

Carlos Bianchi's face immediately darkened.

"I won the Copa Libertadores, I beat an Italian team in the Toyota Cup, and I coached Argentina to win the spring and autumn titles last season. Do you know what that means?"

Bianchi held up one finger and said, "Perhaps I wasn't successful coaching in Europe before, but that was many years ago. People should look at things from a developmental perspective. I've grown a lot in the past few years, and I believe that together with the players, we can achieve good results."

"So, can you win today?"

The reporter pressed for an answer.

Bianchi almost cursed.

He suppressed his anger and said, "I'm a coach, not a fortune teller. I'm not responsible for predicting the outcome of the game."

After saying that, he pushed the microphone aside, crossed his arms, and sat there, clearly not intending to continue answering questions.

The reporter looked at Sacchi and asked, "Arigo, you only let Dejan play for 30 minutes in the last game. Wasn't you being a little too cautious in using Dejan? You can't let the fans pay for a ticket but not be able to see the players they like."

"I don't think there's a problem. I'm the coach of AC Milan."

Saki snorted.

"Mr. Sacchi, a TV station has compiled statistics showing that when Dejan is on the field, you create a goal every 17 minutes on average, but when Dejan is off the field, this number increases to 66 minutes. Doesn't this mean that AC Milan's attack is completely dependent on Dejan?"

another reporter asked.

Sacchi glared at him and said, "I never knew there were so many scientists in football, but even if I'm not a scientist, I know there should be more templates when doing statistics. I don't know where you got the data, or if it's true or false, but even if it is, it's just a coincidence. Dejan is important, but every one of my players is important. We never overly rely on any one player..."

(End of this chapter)