The Lighthouse Derby is never short of gimmicks and stories.

In the first "Lighthouse Derby" of the season, the war of words between Gao Zheng and Antonio Donnarumma set off a wave of **.

In the game, Gao Zheng even completed a hat trick, actually scoring four goals...... But that ball was counted as an own goal.

It was also after that game that Gao Zheng's attitude caused dissatisfaction among some Italian media, causing the media to collectively crusade against Gao Zheng, and finally the statement that Gao Zheng was booking the Golden Boot happened, and it has affected it to this day.

It can even be said that it was the "lighthouse derby" that finally gave birth to the competition for the Golden Boot.

Gao Zheng is the focus of the "Lighthouse Derby".

In this second round of the "Lighthouse Derby", everyone naturally has to pay attention to what he will say.

Will there still be a war of words with Donnarumma before the game?

Speaking to a group of reporters outside the Mugnaini training base, Gao Zheng was asked about the next "lighthouse derby".

"Is Antonio Donnarumma going to play in this game?" Gao Zheng opened his mouth and asked rhetorically, causing some of the reporters to laugh.

"Probably not!" Frecello replied in a loud voice.

"Ah, that's a shame." Gao Zheng lowered his head and shrugged his shoulders and muttered, and the reporters burst into laughter again.

Amid the laughter, a reporter asked: "Gao, more than a season ago, it was the loss of the 'Lighthouse Derby' that made Sampdoria relegated to the second division, will this game be your revenge battle?" ”

Gao Zheng nodded very dryly: "Yes, this will be a battle of revenge." I'm glad to see that in less than two seasons, our position and theirs have been reversed in such a dramatic way. ”

If it were to be replaced by other opponents, Gao Zheng might say it differently, such as his famous "so-and-so just happened to be in the way of our pursuit of victory".

And the fact that he is so direct now fully shows that he understands the rules of the game of "Derby" very well.

Here, it is normal to kill the sworn enemy in the same city.

"Would you want Genoa to be relegated?"

"If you can, why not?" Gao Zheng replied very politely. "But it's a shame that this game between them and us is not in the penultimate round."

The last time Sampdoria were kicked out of the second division by Genoa, the "lighthouse derby" was in the penultimate round of the season.

Because there are only three rounds left before the end of the league, Sampdoria will basically be weak after losing that game and can only be relegated.

But now it's different, Genoa and Sampdoria are in the 32nd round of the league, and even if Genoa loses this game, they still have six games to struggle.

So losing to Sampdoria doesn't necessarily mean relegation, and that's what makes Sampdoria supporters feel the most.

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After Gao Zheng's remarks outside the Mugeneini training base were reported by the media, the Genoa side was furious.

However, this is the "lighthouse derby", so the Trade Courier cannot say that Gao Zheng is of inferior character and disrespectful to his opponents this time - if they dare to say so, they will wait to be slapped in the face by the "Nineteenth Century".

Speaking of which, Gao Zheng really does what he says, until now, although the "Trade Courier" newspaper has been tracking and reporting on Sampdoria, Gao Zheng has not given any interviews to him.

Whether it was a press conference or a sideline interview, Gao Zheng paid attention to the reporter of the "Trade Courier".

In response to Gao Zheng's provocation, what was Genoa's reaction?

Within the Genoa team, everyone will discuss the most noteworthy things of the recent past. And the most noteworthy thing this week is, of course, the "lighthouse derby" at the weekend.

As soon as Gao Zheng's remarks came out, they aroused heated discussions among everyone.

"That's too high!" Immobile expressed his indignation.

Donnarumma immediately chimed in, "I'm not wrong, he's a nasty guy indeed!" ”

"It's just too deceitful!" The team's midfielder Matuzaren was also dissatisfied with Gao Zheng's attitude.

In fact, since the last "Lighthouse Derby", Genoa's players have been very unhappy with Gao Zheng.

For Sampdoria, this match is their revenge fight, but for Genoa, why not?

They want to avenge the loss in the last game.

"I think it's a good thing." In the midst of a crowd of righteous indignation, a voice suddenly sounded.

It is the team's main goalkeeper, Frei.

Everyone turned their heads to look at him.

Frei said in full view: "We can tell from Gao's statement that they are very confident in winning this game and even think that beating us will be easy. This kind of disdain for us is certainly unpleasant, but it also illustrates our chances. Pride is the deadliest of all things. ”

Hearing Frey say this, everyone couldn't help but nod their heads and agree with Frey's statement.

Gao Zheng is so arrogant, doesn't it show their arrogance?

'They must have thought they could beat us easily, but what do they do when they find out in the game that we're not that easy to play against? I think there's a chance that we're going to get into a panic, and that's our chance. So there's no need to pay attention to them now, when we beat them in the game, whatever we say, they won't be able to speak! ”

"Sebastian is right!" The team's captain, Moretti, also stepped up. "This game is a crucial game for relegation and we must win no matter what! If Sampdoria thinks we are soft persimmons that can be pinched casually, then break their teeth! It's on our home turf! ”

"That's right! This is our home turf! ”

The locker room was full of excitement and high morale.

Although Genoa have not been in good form of late, they have been winless in six consecutive games before meeting Sampdoria.

But that doesn't hamper the team's confidence, because derbies are completely different from other games.

And, as captain Moretti said, this is their home turf.

How big of an advantage the home game is, any regular fan knows.

In two seasons, Sampdoria lost the local derby and suffered relegation. A large part of the reason is also related to the fact that Sampdoria was playing away from home at the time. If Sampdoria had been at home, I'm afraid the result would have been different.

And this time, Genoa is playing at home, so why do they think they are going to lose?

Now every Genoese player is holding their breath to surprise the proud Sampdoria in the game.

Moretti looked at the gnashing faces of his teammates and was full of confidence in the upcoming match.

At a time when the team's morale is at a low point due to a winless streak, a "lighthouse derby" could turn into a turning point in the team's fortunes this season.

Let Sampdoria be happy for two more days, and when the time comes, the Ferraris Stadium will let them see hell!

Antonio Donnarumma was also pleased.

Before the last "Lighthouse Derby", when he scolded Gao Zheng, he failed to resonate so much with his teammates. And after that game, everyone obviously saw clearly what kind of goods Gao Zheng was.

Such arrogance is really self-defeating!