The Champions League group stage match between Inter Milan and CSKA Moscow was about to begin.
The entire CSKA Moscow team had arrived in the city of Milan.
Before the match, during an interview with the media, Li Ang said into the microphone, "CSKA Moscow is a strong opponent, so I ask the players to treat this match with the attitude of a UEFA Champions League final!"
Everyone knew what he meant by that.
Inter Milan was a team that had won the UEFA Champions League and stood at the top of Europe! Who did you think CSKA Moscow was?
As the former king of Europe, to go all out in a match and treat it as a UEFA Champions League final was not only to show your work attitude, but also to intimidate!
He was demonstrating to the CSKA Moscow manager, Gasaev.
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CSKA Moscow manager Gasaev did not back down in the face of Li Ang's threatening statement.
Perhaps Gasaev was full of confidence after defeating Inter Milan at home. He felt that as long as his team was careful, they could also win three points in the away game. In that case, not only could his CSKA Moscow get rid of the embarrassment of being at the bottom of the group, but they could also see the light of advancing from the group stage. If they continued to win, they could even overtake Inter Milan and take first place in the group.
Ever since Li Ang came to Inter Milan, no team in Europe had been able to defeat Inter Milan twice in a season!
Now, Gasaev saw the hope of his CSKA Moscow achieving this feat!
Defeat Inter Milan twice!
Strive to advance from the group stage!
In the face of Li Ang's threatening attitude, CSKA Moscow manager Gasaev responded firmly, "Inter Milan is the European champion. They are very strong, but we have nothing to fear because we have beaten them before!!"
Inter Milan VS CSKA Moscow was a match that was not considered a focal point. Originally, there was not a lot of attention on the game, but because of the pre-match war of words, it was full of gunpowder and attracted a lot of attention.
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Before the match against CSKA Moscow, in Inter Milan's locker room, Li Ang finished deploying the tactics and talking about the details that needed attention. After that, he was giving the final pre-match speech.
Li Ang threw a stack of newspapers on the table. One of the newspapers slid down, and on the front page was the face of CSKA Moscow manager Gasaev.
"About the quarrels before the match, you should all know about it," Li Ang said.
The players nodded.
"I don't want to talk too much nonsense." Li Ang nodded and continued, "I only have one request for this match. Score! Win! Goal! Win more goals! "
"The Muscovites said that defeating us was not an upset, so you should use your actions to tell them …" Li Ang paused and suddenly raised his voice. "They were able to beat us that time because God was merciful and kind to them. Use a crazy victory to tell your opponents how strong we are, how lucky they were to beat us that time, and how unfortunate it was for them to anger a powerful opponent!"
Later, the Inter Milan goalkeeper, César, described it in his autobiography. "I've never seen the manager so angry. Looking at him gnashing his teeth, I shuddered … I mourn for our opponent in today's game in advance …"
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CSKA Moscow seemed to be doing what their manager, Gasaev, said before the match. They wanted to take away a victory from the Meazza Stadium. They showed a strong aggressiveness from the start of the match.
Less than five minutes into the match, CSKA Moscow had two shots. Although the two shots were long shots, CSKA Moscow's tactics could be seen from them: they wanted to take the initiative! They wanted to take the initiative to attack.
Lowi controlled the ball in the front field. After he attracted Carlos's defense, he passed the ball to Carvalho. After the latter made a feint, the football reached the feet of the Brazilian striker, Ruo.
The Brazilian dribbled two steps forward but found that there was no chance to break through. Modric was already closing in. Ruo hesitated and chose to shoot.
The Brazilian lifted his foot and shot a long shot!
The shot was forced and did not pose a threat to Inter Milan's goal. Inter Milan goalkeeper César easily held the football in his arms.
Li Ang sat in the technical area. He was slightly disdainful of CSKA Moscow's offensive attitude. With CSKA Moscow's strength, they actually wanted to take a bite out of Inter Milan. How naive!
It seemed that the victory in the last match had made Gasaev very arrogant.
Arrogance is good!
This is very good!
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César threw the ball and Samuels kicked the football to Mai Kong on the flank. Mai Kong dribbled two steps forward and was pressed by Kirkov. He chose to pass the football back to Chivu.
The Romanian slightly controlled the ball and looked up to observe the situation in front of him. Suddenly, he kicked the ball to the front field.
CSKA Moscow's midfielder Rasimic successfully fought for the header and headed the football back. However, the Inter Milan center back Samuels, who pressed forward, was already prepared. He headed the football back again.
Carlos stopped the ball with his chest. The Spanish star player controlled the ball and waited for his teammates to come up to help.
CSKA Moscow's midfielder Chekov saw his plan and shouted for his teammates to return to defense and come up to rob, hoping to interfere or delay the Inter Milan Team's offensive.
Chekov's body was already relatively strong, but he was defeated in a physical battle with Carlos. Carlos valiantly carried the opponent behind him. Then, Carlos sent a beautiful diagonal pass to Evra, who rushed up from the left.
"Beautiful!" The commentator Ferrari praised. He was not only praising Carlos's strong physical fitness, but also applauding Carlos's subsequent pass. The Spanish young player had been very fast in recent seasons. Not only was he Inter Milan's midfield barrier, but he had also improved in offense. This pass showed his footwork and wide vision.
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Inter Milan's French left back, Evra, plugged in and assisted on the left flank. It was now a grand sight in the Meazza Stadium.
Seeing Evra dribble the ball and plug in, the stands of the Meazza Stadium erupted in cheers.
Evra saw that CSKA Moscow's defensive line had a brief left deviation because of Mai Kong's dribble, and his own left flank was unmarked. It was a vacuum for the time being. He immediately accelerated to dribble the ball forward.
CSKA Moscow's defensive line was a little embarrassed by Evra's sudden dribbling and pressure. They had to urgently mobilize their forces to lean to this side.
Seeing that CSKA Moscow's defensive players were spurred on by Evra's sudden dribbling breakthrough and went up to intercept, Li Ang, who was sitting in the technical area, had an inexplicable smile on his face. He was energized. He leaned forward and stared at the field.
PS: Today is Zhu Tou's birthday. Those at home went to work, those who went out went out. It seems that no one remembers this. I haven't heard a happy birthday since this morning. I'm in self-pity.
Begging for a monthly ticket, a recommendation ticket, and a reward.
Li Ang: "Zhu Tou, happy birthday!"
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