"Messi is their key figure. Juan, your task in this game is to freeze this Argentine for me." Li Ang then began to lay out some tactical details and requirements. "Don't underestimate this Argentine, and don't think that the Barcelona media is bragging. This person is definitely the most dangerous person in Barcelona. Everyone must list this Argentine as an extremely dangerous person!"
According to his understanding of the situation, the relationship between Ronaldinho and Barcelona was very bad. In the last few games, Ronaldinho was not able to get a chance to start, and the young Messi was put in an important position. In fact, it was Messi's rise that made Barcelona finally decide to exile Ronaldinho.
Carlos nodded to show that he understood. Of course, he knew how difficult it was to freeze Messi, who had performed very well this season. He also knew that this was an extremely challenging job. However, he was looking forward to it and was very excited. He liked this kind of stressful and challenging job. The stronger the opponent, the more excited and looking forward to it.
"There's also Harvey. This is Barcelona's offensive hub!"
Li Ang ignored Carlos after he finished assigning him his task. He turned to Montari.
"Sulai, your task today is not only to defend, but also to participate in the offense."
Montari was stunned. He thought that the manager would ask him to assist Carlos in the defense. This was a job he often did in games. In addition, Carlos's physical condition was not at its best. Could he expect Carlos to carry Inter Milan's midfield defense alone? Once Carlos had a problem, the opponent's offense would directly face the rear defensive line.
Li Ang saw his concern, but he did not explain anything. He just continued to assign tasks. "Play to your strength, keep running, and mess up Barcelona's backfield!"
Montari nodded subconsciously. He was full of stamina. Running all over the field was his specialty.
*****
"Leave everything behind to Juan. Plug in more and use your ability to plug in from the back. Do you understand? "Li Ang continued.
In Li Ang's eyes, he still admired Montari very much. He was full of energy and had a wide range of activities. His ability to plug in from behind was also not bad. Although he looked like a rough brother, there was finesse in his roughness.
In addition, there was another point, and that was that Montari was a player in a big game. In a game where the opponent was relatively weak, Montari's mind would sometimes be muddled. However, the more crucial the game was, the better this Ghanaian player would perform.
"Uh … I understand, Coach …" Montari replied hesitantly. Was there really no problem with this arrangement?
This arrangement could be said to be quite bold. If Carlos's physical condition and competitive condition were good, it would be understandable. Carlos's defense alone could cover the midfield. However, Carlos's physical condition did not look good. Was this really okay?!
Seeing Montari's hesitation, Li Ang added, "Just do as I say. This is my tactical arrangement. Even if there is a mistake, it will be fine. If there is a mistake, it is not your responsibility. "
Although Montari was still hesitant, he could only nod.
In fact, many players were worried like him, but they did not say anything. They chose to believe in the manager's decision. In Inter Milan, Li Ang had established absolute authority with victory after victory and trophy after trophy.
Of course, Li Ang knew what the players were worried about. However, he knew what Inter Milan's defense relied on. Carlos took the most credit, but the other players also contributed. Inter Milan's full press was Inter Milan's first line of defense. This line of defense was to buy time for Carlos's most solid line of defense. It seemed that Carlos was the only defensive player in the midfield, but in fact, that was not the case.
He took a look at his players and continued to arrange the deployment.
*****
In the home team Barcelona's locker room.
"I've been waiting for this game for a long time." Rijkaard said to his players in the locker room, "I believe that many players have been waiting for a long time too!"
The players looked at their manager. They understood the meaning of Rijkaard's words. Many players in the team also understood the manager's feelings because they felt the same way as Rijkaard: they had also been waiting for this game for a long time!
Rijkaard had no enmity with Barcelona and Inter Milan, but they had enmity with Li Ang!
In the 20042005 La Liga season, Barcelona led the La Liga standings from the first round of the league. They were still first in the league until the sprinting stage of the second half of the season. However, in the end, they were overtaken by Li Ang's Sporting de Gijón and the La Liga title that they had been holding in their mouths was snatched away!
Sporting de Gijón's miraculous treble that season, especially the La Liga title, was a great miracle. However, it was also a humiliation for Rijkaard and Barcelona!
Then, in the 20052006 season, Li Ang went to Inter Milan and defeated Barcelona again in the UEFA Champions League final that season and snatched the UEFA Champions League title. That confrontation at the top of Europe made Li Ang a world-class champion manager and made Rijkaard and Barcelona suffer again.
Now, after two years, in this season's UEFA Champions League semifinals, they finally met Inter Milan again. They met Li Ang again. Rijkaard must be gnashing his teeth and wanting revenge.
Rijkaard looked around at his players. He did not hide his intention of revenge. He used such a determined attitude from the beginning to tell everyone that this game was important to him and Barcelona personally. He hoped that the players would understand this point. So that they could go all out in the game.
"I believe that everyone is very familiar with our opponent. This is a very strong team. This is undeniable. However, at the same time, we are also very strong. We are stronger. I have always thought so. However, two years ago, they snatched the UEFA Champions League title from us. Since then, there has been a saying that Inter Milan is the strongest team in Europe. What about us, Barcelona? They think that we are also very strong, but not as good as Inter Milan. Why? Because they have beaten us before! Now, our chance to prove ourselves has come. Defeat them! Defeat Inter Milan. Only in this way can we prove that we are stronger than them! "
Rijkaard had never been a manager who was good at using impassioned speeches to inspire the players' morale. However, it was clear that he was a little emotional today. The words he said made people's blood boil.
This was not a change in Rijkaard's personality, but because of anger and the obsession for revenge!
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