During halftime, Li Ang praised his players. Inter Milan firmly controlled the game throughout the first half of the game and did not give AC Milan any chances. They even took a two-goal lead. He had no reason to be dissatisfied.
Li Ang did not make any adjustments to the team's tactics. Since everything was operating normally, the most appropriate and smart choice was to not make any changes for the time being.
However, Li Ang emphasized one point. Even if AC Milan scored first in the second half and pulled one point back, there was no need to panic or care. As long as they played normally and continued to play like they did in the first half, the victory would definitely belong to Inter Milan.
Li Ang did not think that AC Milan had the possibility of turning the tables. His goal was to win a big victory without conceding a goal.
However, football games were full of uncertainties. He had to give his players a heads-up in advance.
*****
On the other side, in the visitors' locker room, Ancelotti found Emerson to talk. He was very dissatisfied with the Brazilian's performance in the first half of the game.
"Ferreira, you need to perform better," Ancelotti said. "You need to be tougher!"
Ancelotti was really good-tempered. He also took care of Emerson's face. Although he was criticizing Emerson, his tone was still polite.
If it had been Li Ang, he would definitely have pointed at Emerson's nose and scolded him. He did not care about Emerson's poor self-esteem. He was not afraid of offending people. In his team, he was the absolute boss!
"I will do well in the second half of the game," Emerson said after a moment of silence.
Ancelotti nodded. In his opinion, a veteran like Emerson did not need him to say anything. They would understand what he had to do.
In Ancelotti's opinion, the biggest reason for AC Milan's passivity in the first half was Emerson's poor performance. If Emerson could perform well and form a protective shield for Pirlo with Ambrosini, AC Milan's offense would improve. Once AC Milan's offense started, the pressure on the rear defensive line would be much less.
What's more, AC Milan was two goals behind in the current situation. They were bound to go all out in the second half of the game.
Therefore, Ancelotti had high hopes for Emerson. As long as the Brazilian played normally in the second half, AC Milan might have a chance to turn the tables.
Of course, this was also because the players on the field were the strongest lineup that Ancelotti could deploy.
From this, one could see Ancelotti's indecisiveness. The Yao Beast Li Ang might even decisively switch out Emerson.
Ancelotti believed that Emerson was the key to turning the tables in the second half. As long as the Brazilian's performance returned to normal, AC Milan would be able to return to their familiar path.
After that, the AC Milan manager explained some of the areas that needed to be paid attention to.
*****
Ancelotti was very busy during the entire fifteen minutes of halftime. He gave pointers to Emerson, and at the same time, he made requests to key star players such as Kaka and Ibrahimović. He believed that as long as his players played normally, they would still have a chance.
However, Ancelotti did not notice Ibrahimović's silence. Even when he gave Ibrahimović some instructions, the latter only nodded in response and did not speak.
Ibrahimović clenched his fists in his seat. He lowered his head, and his expression was a little ferocious.
He was very dissatisfied with his performance in the first half of the game!
Dissatisfied!
The flames of anger in his heart burned wildly in his chest!
He swore that he would score in the second half!
*****
AC Milan got off to a fantastic start in the second half of the game.
Six minutes into the second half of the game, they scored a goal and pulled one point back.
However, the goal was not scored by Ibrahimović, who gritted his teeth and swore to score. It was their top star player, Kaka.
Ibrahimović dribbled the ball. No matter how much Kaka raised his hand, Ibrahimović did not pass the ball. He dribbled the ball all the way until he had no choice but to force a long shot. After it was successfully blocked by Inter Milan's defenders, the football mysteriously changed direction and landed at Kaka's feet.
Kaka naturally would not waste such a good opportunity!
Before Modric came over to block the shot, Kaka's long shot from outside the penalty area blasted open the goal guarded by César.
“Goooooaaaaal！”
"Kaka! AC Milan gets a goal back! "
"Kaka's goal! One to two! AC Milan seems to see hope for a comeback! "
"Kaka's goal helped AC Milan get off to a fantastic start in the second half of the game!"
*****
Kaka's goal suddenly ignited the passion of the AC Milan fans.
In the away team's stands, the AC Milan fans erupted in huge cheers.
At AC Milan's substitutes' bench, the players were also shouting excitedly.
Even Ancelotti, who had always been relatively calm and not good at expressing his emotions, was excited and celebrating with his fists.
Ancelotti even turned his head to look at the technical area next door. He hoped to see a panicked expression on Li Ang's face.
But he disappointed them.
Li Ang sat in the technical area and did not panic. His expression was relatively calm. He just turned his head to exchange a few words with his assistant, Banderas, and then returned his gaze to the field. He did not even get up to the sidelines to shout a few words to his players.
The AC Milan fans in front of the television also saw Li Ang's attitude through the television screen. They were also unhappy that they did not see Li Ang's panicked look.
They scolded in front of the television, "That guy must be forcing himself!"
"He's pretending!"
"Pretending! Keep pretending! Let's see how long you can pretend! "
They thought that Li Ang was just pretending to be calm. In fact, he must be panicking because of the goal concede.
*****
In fact, Li Ang was really not pretending.
He had confidence in his team and players!
He was very confident in winning this game!
He and his team had made ample preparations for this match! Even the psychological warfare was in full swing!
Not to mention, he already had a lot of plans for this game!
The possibility of conceding a goal in the second half of the game was also among the various possibilities that he considered.
In addition, Li Ang saw very clearly that AC Milan's goal had some unexpected factors. This goal did not mean that AC Milan's offense had started to flow smoothly, and the opponent had started to play exciting content.
AC Milan's goal was just a coincidence.
Or it could be said that it was just a manifestation of Kaka's strong personal ability!
His Inter Milan was still in control of the game.
Luck could not always be on AC Milan's side!
AC Milan wanted to rely on a star player's flash of brilliance to make a comeback. It was really a fool's dream.
Inter Milan's play was more mature, more targeted, and more integrated.
As long as the players played according to his planned tactics, AC Milan would not have a chance to make a comeback.
Not to mention, AC Milan had strong superstars, and his Inter Milan players were not to be outdone.
Comparing the preparation for the game!
Comparing the team as a whole!
Comparing the players' individual strength!
Comparing the players' individual conditions!
His Inter Milan was definitely stronger than the AC Milan on the field today.
Not to mention, Li Ang was very confident in himself. He glanced at AC Milan's technical area. Fatty Ancelotti was not a threat to him today.
*****
Li Ang was a little surprised to see that Ancelotti actually continued to leave Emerson on the field. Ancelotti was still indecisive.
It looked like Ancelotti still had expectations for Emerson.
In that case, let's brutally burst Ancelotti's bubble!
He had especially emphasized during halftime that after the start of the second half, if Emerson was still on the field, they should concentrate their strength and attack this point fiercely!
He was the "park gatekeeper." If he was easy to bully, then bully him to death!
PS: Pleading for monthly tickets.
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