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Chapter 278 Air Raid Sirens Over Milan (Please Subscribe)

Both sides are back on equal footing.

This is acceptable to both parties.

Milan players are somewhat intimidated by Sampdoria, even though Lu Deyang was on their side and their past record was undeniable.

Mancini's celebration alone left a deep impression on them.

If it weren't for the unforeseen circumstances at Sampdoria, Lu Deyang would probably be Milan's biggest nightmare.

Therefore, Milan's veteran players took this newly promoted team even more seriously than they did against Juventus.

This is a sign of respect for the opponent.

After all, if you make a mistake in a physical confrontation against Juventus, it's hard not to think it might be due to medication.

If you use this stuff, don't talk about when you didn't use it or who didn't use it. Even if one player uses it, the whole team isn't clean. From Del Piero to Zidane, this isn't the first or second time they've been questioned about it.

It's just that Zeman dared to say it.

Even if they lose to a Juventus team like this, the Milan players won't be too disappointed.

They would only feel that the other party's victory was dishonorable.

It's like a professional player using cheats.

Baresi waved from the backfield, reminding Maldini to get serious.

Even though Paul Ma is quite old, he's still a little brother in his eyes.

As for Wiljoward, that old guy didn't need any reminders.

Buffon stood in front of the door and licked his dry lips.

Milan's goal hasn't faced much of a test lately, but judging from today's situation, he has to show his true abilities. Only a stellar performance in this match can completely crush Rossi.

He's not joking in Milan; a few years is too long. Buffon wants to take over right now.

After a couple of chest-expanding stretches to loosen his muscles, Buffon prepared to begin his performance.

Even if the ball doesn't reach the backfield, the goalkeeper still needs to move.

This is also why the goalkeeper is often not on the goal line when a midfielder lobs the ball over the goalkeeper.

Buffon's positioning in this area is quite good, but because his teammates are so strong, he sometimes gets lazy and doesn't bother to move. However, he was definitely prepared to bring his best form today.

After the opponent restarted the game, they started organizing from their own half. Buffon had been teammates with Mancini and Parry, but he was a youth team player.

Sampierda Renesse's midfield control is very solid, something Buffon already knew.

He knew his former teammates' abilities very well.

In that era, Italian midfielders who could win world championships were no ordinary players; Italy had an abundance of talent.

After Parilla moved to the wing, Baggio took the initiative to press the ball.

Mancini retreated and waved, and Parry turned and chipped the ball to Mancini, but it was actually a pass to the advancing Ballack.

After Ballack dribbled forward, Parry proactively went to the middle to cover and provide support from behind.

The creation of Ancelotti's diamond midfield formation also benefited from the increasingly skilled Italian players who became more formidable with age.

Young Ballack was very impactful.

His footwork isn't flashy, but his dribbling and ball protection are quite good.

Seeing this, Redondo gestured for Albertini to rush forward, and Albertini nodded and charged.

However, Mancini, who made a forward run, was quite fast, and Ballack played a one-two with him, easily getting past Albertini with two consecutive passes.

Redondo couldn't wait any longer, and he practically charged forward alongside Maldini.

The two players had a perfect opportunity to steal the ball.

But at that moment, Mancini made a cross, and Ballack stepped over the ball, which rolled directly to the right wing and found Thomas Hech. If it weren't for the opponent, Redondo would have cheered for Ballack's move.

Hertchi was on the weak side of the defense. The German-Italian full-back passed the ball forward, and Soldo received the ball, attracting Maldini's attention. He immediately passed it back.

Hechi, who had already anticipated this, lobbed the ball into the penalty area with his right foot.

Toni made a quick forward run, Panucci hurriedly chased back, and Verjoward pressed Mancini.

Baresi could only face Bierhoff.

In this confrontation, Milan's veteran captain jumped too low and was headed on by the German striker, while Baresi was also knocked down.

Just when Baresi was feeling somewhat hopeless, Buffon, who is 1.95 meters tall, displayed agility that was not in line with his physical condition. He quickly dived and dived to the bottom right corner, blocking Bierhoff's bizarre bouncing header.

Panucci, fearing he would be pressed again, quickly cleared the ball out of midfield.

"Buffon!!!"

"Gianluigi Buffon!!!"

"What a brilliant save! This is bad news for Sebastian Rossi. Rossi is excellent, but Buffon looks even better."

Baresi stood up and stared at Buffon for two seconds.

Buffon seemed a little uncomfortable being stared at.

Baresi then said, "Well done, kid."

Buffon smiled and waved his hand.

Born into a family of athletes, he knew what he wanted from a young age.

Standing in front of the goal of a top club is the end for many people, but Buffon believes in his own strength and that he was born to have such a starting point!
"Don't you feel that young people are all very capable?"

Maldini chuckled softly.

The old team leader always had a hard time accepting outsiders.

What to say now?
Baresi glared at him; he knew exactly what Ma Paul was thinking.

Sometimes he even suspected that this kid was secretly enjoying the show, perhaps as a form of revenge, since Maldini had trained under him when he was young and had been scolded a lot while playing football.

……

Bierhoff was still shaking his head as he walked back.

That save was absolutely insane.

Although the angle of the shot was unexpected, the fact that the bottom corner ball, which bounced off the ground, was saved was no accident.

The German, who had been in the limelight all summer, glanced back and sensed that Buffon had some talent.

"You should also try a header."

"Totti said as he walked forward."

"You little rascal," Basten said with a laugh, "you don't seem to have much respect for us."

"You're overthinking it. I just feel like you're about the same age as me. Just because you're older doesn't mean I have to respect you. Then show some respect to the stands. There are plenty of fans who are older than you."

Totti complained.

Basten smiled and shook his head.

This kid is actually pretty damn interesting.

To be honest, he couldn't really see how good Totti was either.

He had a good relationship with Lu Deyang, and when he played alongside Lu Deyang, he was involved in nearly two goals per game. Just based on that statistic, he was the king of kings.

It's hard to say that Lu Deyang didn't intentionally feed Totti in this situation.

However, this kid's talent is indeed quite good, so it's no wonder he's a bit arrogant.

Given Totti's previous attitude towards Baresi, Van Basten didn't think Totti should be polite to him.

It's mainly because Totti has the ability that Van Basten was able to accept it with a calm mindset.

After the ball was taken out of bounds, the two sides fought for it again.

Milan has an advantage in midfield depth.

While Toni and Bierhoff are energetic, they are not the kind of strikers who can link up the team, and they are not very good at pressing.

The Little Prince is becoming more and more like Maradona's number ten in this respect.

They play like they're giving it their all when they're playing football, and they're always sliding tackled.

With the addition of Redondo and Albertini, the midfield is incredibly pressing.

Realizing his team was struggling, Ancelotti stood anxiously on the sidelines, waving and shouting, "Defenders, don't push forward! Create set pieces in the attacking third! We'll use our old tactics against them!"

Lucio and Materazzi both have good attacking attributes, but Ancelotti is afraid of Lu Deyan's counter-attacks.

It would be better to take set pieces. With two strikers and two defenders, this 1.9-meter tall group would have a height advantage even without jumping in the penalty area.

Lu Deyang chose to retreat.

Ancelotti has already announced the tactics.

At this point, it's important to alleviate some of the pressure on your teammates.

If they were to get a corner kick, Milan might not be able to defend it.

The German striker's outburst over Baresi just now was a warning sign; physical attributes are what they are, and no matter how much experience you have, you can't grow taller.

Lu Deyang's activity in the middle lane made it difficult for Mancini to get angry.

He shoved Lu Deyang and complained, "Are you trying to defend me so Baggio can have a chance to shine? We're the real brothers!"

"Yes, yes, you are a huge threat."

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

He turned and charged toward Parry, who had the ball.

Parry didn't dare to be careless either; when Lu Deyang wanted to defend, his defense was still excellent.

Soldo received the ball on the wing again, but this time Maldini didn't give him a chance, making a clean and decisive tackle and immediately passing it to Albertini.

Albertini looked up and, as if it were a starting pistol, three more people suddenly appeared beside Lu Deyang.

Baggio was speechless when he ran forward on the right wing.

He swore he wasn't jealous.

But it's really unpleasant to feel ignored like this.

After the competition, he insisted on signing Lu Deyang as the spokesperson for Monica Burger.

From now on, the child's classmates can call him Uncle Baggio.

Albertini opted to pass to the right wing, where his long-range passing ability was quite good. Baggio controlled the ball with his foot, then dribbled forward, quickly passing through midfield.

Pacheco came over to defend, and Baggio used his foot to dribble the ball to the side in preparation for starting, forcing Pacheco to retreat continuously.

But at that moment, Baggio suddenly passed the ball back.

Albertini, who had come up, received the ball and passed it across. The young prince rushed up and swung his right foot. Lucio had already stepped forward to block, but he found that Totti's kick, which looked powerful, landed lightly.

Pass the ball to the left flank!

Just as Lu Deyang stopped the ball with his chest, the referee blew his whistle.

The linesman raised his flag.

“Materazzi played beautifully this time, but I think he probably guessed. He had played with Dejan before and thought that Totti might pass to Dejan this time, so he took a step forward in advance.”

"It was this step that forced Dejan into an offside trap. By then, Totti had already passed the ball, and it was no use for Dejan to retreat."

"I must say, Materazzi handled this situation very well."

Lu Deyang walked back with a smile, not forgetting to give Materazzi a thumbs up.

If he doesn't take the ball, it's giving possession to the opponent. It's better to blow the whistle and stop the game.

However, the little prince's pass this time was truly beautiful.

On the way back, Lu Deyang exclaimed, "Your pass fooled the whole world, but for the sake of your knees, you should use it less often."

If you want to deceive someone, you can't do it without putting in any effort. If you exert so much force, you can't completely deflect the force. Just like a falling leaf ball, the knees bear the brunt of the impact.

Totti chuckled and scratched the back of his head, saying, "When I pass this kind of ball to others, I'm afraid they won't be able to catch it, so I don't use it often."

Van Basten: ...

Baggio: ... Both of them noticed this.

Totti truly idolizes Lu Deyang, and he even habitually belittles Lu Deyang's teammates when he speaks.

Whenever he deliberately spoke in a sarcastic or sarcastic tone, Van Basten felt a little more comfortable.

This subconscious feeling of being ignored can be very disheartening for a star player.

Are they no longer admired by the younger generation?
Sampier-Darrenese kicked off from the backfield, opting for a deep-lying playmaking strategy.

Playing like this carries considerable risk, but the potential rewards are also substantial.

Lu Deyang simply stopped walking forward.

Just as he expected, Lucio launched a long ball across the field.

Sampier d'Arenes was also prepared for this, and the attacking players moved forward very quickly.

Parry freed up Ballack, and the Germans surged forward again.

Wiljoward chested the ball down in front of the penalty area, directly in front of Ballack.

The German twisted his body and extended a leg into the air, his posture resembling Zidane's "Flying Immortal."

Inside the penalty area, Buffon made a diving save, and Mancini, who had rushed into the box, took the ball and looked for an opportunity. Baresi blocked the shot with his foot, and Mancini, who lost his footing, fell and lost control of the ball. Toni, near the post, turned and shot, but it was blocked by Buffon again. Baresi quickly cleared the ball to the left wing.

"pretty!!!"

"Sampdoria's talent has finally shown his brilliance. It's a pity he's no longer a Sampdoria or Sampdoria player. This young man, who idolized Dejan and traveled from his hometown to Genoa to recommend himself, was almost deported as an Albanian refugee. If that had happened, he would have become an Albanian international. After going through so much, he finally became Dejan's teammate, proving with his ability that Gianluigi Buffon can stand here, no matter who the opponent is!"

Maldini passed the ball forward as soon as he received it.

Lu Deyang was right in front of him.

Soldo pounced on Lu Deyang from the middle like a mad dog.

Lu Deyang casually tapped his heel and charged forward.

Maldini, understanding the play perfectly, received the ball and chipped it forward, completing a one-two pass with Lu Deyang.

Although Soldo was still chasing, Lu Deyang picked up speed and he couldn't keep up at all.

The Sampdoria fans in the stands watched this scene with a heavy heart. Over the years, their core players were gone, and their team was gone too. Even with a new team, the navy blue past was still unforgettable for them.

Back then, it was Lu Deyang who wreaked havoc on the field, using his speed to overwhelm the defenses of the three northern powerhouses.

Now it's the other way around.

Just past the center line, Soldo lost his footing and fell down.

Keeping up with the opponent's pace while maintaining balance during flank battles is also a challenge.

Especially in situations involving confrontation.

Seeing this, Parry rushed to the sideline before Barak could. The former teammate didn't hold back and grabbed Lu Deyang's arm, forcibly slowing him down.

"Get lost, I'm making you take your son to a bar later."

Lu Deyang laughed and cursed, then shook off Pari with a flick of his arm.

This guy has no shame; he's just trying to slow down Lu Qiuwang's attack.

Those few seconds of delay allowed Sampierda René to return to the penalty area.

Mancini stood in front of Lu Deyang.

Roberto Mancini looked serious as Lu Deyang stepped out diagonally with his left foot, his heel striking the ground.

Snapped--

With his right foot turned outwards to block the ball, Mancini immediately moved to make way on the wing. He thought Lu Deyang was going to go through the middle, but Lu Deyang changed his center of gravity quickly and flicked the ball forward with his right foot, and the ball was back in front of his left foot.

Unable to adjust his center of gravity, Mancini could only mutter curses as he watched Lu Deyang's retreating figure.

Damn, Lu Deyang used this Brazilian-style move with incredible solidity.

It's not about showing off skills, it's simply about deceiving the center of gravity.

Losing this psychological battle made Mancini feel very embarrassed.

Unfortunately, when facing Lu Deyang, he could only be the one being played.

Thomas Hertz was terrified.

Lu Deyang was already beside him.

Fortunately, Lu Deyang only needed to accelerate once to pass the ball with his left foot.

Snapped--

Hech's sliding tackle was a step too slow; his mind was on pressing forward. The ball flew past his leg and quickly swept across the front of the goal. The Sampdoria defender didn't even have time to react. Totti rushed in at the far post, slid in, and raised his right leg to knock the ball into the inside of the right post.

"Francisco!!!!!!!!!!"

The away fans cheered.

Totti raised an index finger and wiggled it as he ran to the sidelines. He leaped up with his left foot, turned to face Lu Deyang, and pouted, shouting, "Siu..."

The away fans in the stands were also responding to his passion.

Lu Deyang smiled and gave a thumbs up. He had aimed the ball towards the middle, but it was too low at the far post. The Little Prince handled it beautifully.

"Totti imitated Dejan's signature move, and I would like to say that it is a kind of inheritance, but in fact Dejan is only four years older than Totti."

"It is regrettable to tell all the teams in the north that they will still be facing Totti and Dejan in Serie A for the next ten years. What's even more frightening is that Buffon is still standing in front of the goal, and Redondo should still be there as well. Milan has a central axis that can be used as a guarantee for the next ten years. This is really bad news for other Italian teams."

Napoli fans watching on TV are already preparing to file a complaint.

This bastard is just talking about northern teams, clearly implying that Napoli will decline after Maradona's retirement and will be unable to continue carrying the banner of the south.

For many years, they had represented the South in resisting the powerful Northern teams.

However, it won't be easy for Napoli to find another Maradona.

Sacchi shrugged and said, "Those reporters always say our attack only relies on Dejan. Totti scored today, and he played very well. My team has never been the kind of team that relies solely on its core player, don't you agree, Marco?"

"Yes, you are right."

Tardelli nodded.

He's just an assistant coach, what can he do?

Although Totti scored, Lu Deyang contributed a goal and an assist, and also had defensive stats.

Today, Lu Deyang is like a combination of Maldini and Donadoni, playing like two world-class players in one.

Sometimes even Tardelli didn't understand why Lu Deyang was so strong.

It's as if it has no weaknesses.

He has not yet discovered in which aspect Lu Deyang is weak.

Even though it's his weakness, it's comparable to the strengths of some Serie A players.

Compared to Sacchi, he also keenly noticed something.

That is, the previous divide between AC Milan's domestic and foreign players has been bridged.

The things that George Weah and others complained about no longer exist in Milan.

This is the most important.

Otherwise, it would be difficult for the team to maintain such results.

The psychological pressure of winning all the battles and fighting on multiple fronts is far greater than the physical pressure.

……

"Everyone, cheer up!!!"

Materazzi shouted at the top of his lungs.

He is not the type to give up easily.

Having shed his naivety, he has become a very trustworthy teammate.

"Yes, everyone be careful. We can't let AC Milan get too cocky today."

Mancini echoed.

Parry smiled and walked forward, returning to his place.

This is the team he's willing to dedicate himself to.

Although Sampdoria is a newly built club, the team represents a significant investment of their efforts.

The financial loss alone amounts to millions, considering he missed two years of playing in Serie A.

Parry is still very pleased to see that the team is what he wanted.

"Hold on a bit, just don't concede the ball! Don't fucking let your guard down!"

Dossena reminded them from the sidelines.

He has become a coaching assistant, and his role is more about conveying Ancelotti's messages.

Compared to other coaches, Ancelotti is excessively gentle.

Sampdoria kicked off again from midfield. Toni received the ball and quickly created distance between himself and Bierhoff, but the young prince still rushed up to press him immediately.

This diligent attitude alone has earned him the approval of Italian fans.

Tony immediately turned to Mancini.

Mancini received the ball and approached Totti.

The feud between the two has lasted for many years.

Mancini is about to play a trick on Totti.

Even if you are a genius, you are just a genius number ten.

In an offensive duel, isn't it simply a matter of whoever has the ball being the better option?
Mancini was well aware of this.

He flicked the ball with his right foot and took small steps forward.

Totti took a step back and stretched out his leg, trying to catch Mancini off guard.

But Mancini cleverly pulled the ball back and immediately passed it across to himself as he made a forward run.

Parry's pass was perfectly timed, and the two players had excellent chemistry.

Somewhat annoyed, Totti chased back and grabbed Mancini's left hand. Upon seeing this, Mancini took a step forward and deliberately accelerated, causing Totti to pull him down to the ground.

beep—

"Yellow card, Totti has taken another yellow card."

"Francisco Totti should control his temper."

"In the first half of extra time, Totti gave the opponent a free kick."

Totti didn't waste any words this time.

However, upon seeing Lu Deyang return to the backfield, the little prince said somewhat aggrievedly, "That guy deliberately asked for a free kick."

"It's alright, Francisco."

Lu Deyang patted Totti on the shoulder and said, "Trust Gigi."

"Then I believe in a pig."

The little prince pouted and said.

Mancini took a run-up and then unleashed a powerful shot. His free-kick skills are very high, and this shot was also very tricky, heading straight for the top left corner of the goal.

Buffon made a diving save, blocking the ball with both hands.

Panucci cleared the ball, but Lucio headed it back into Milan's half from the center circle.

Mancini, who had just returned to the center, quickly entered the penalty area from the left wing. After his first pass was blocked by Wiljoward's body and bounced back, Mancini's cross still reached the right side of the penalty area. Bierhoff headed the ball at close range, but Buffon reached out and blocked it.

Totti, who had just spoken, had his mouth agape and couldn't close it for a long time.

Damn, maybe Gigi really is a bit better than a pig...

(End of this chapter)