Chapter 90: The Interlude Before the End of the Competition
Match time: 4 minutes left to play
Score: Lille 2:2 AC Milan
Situation on the pitch: 10-man Lille onslaught on 11-man AC Milan
Although the game was nearing its end and a draw was not an unacceptable ending, Ancelotti's brow was furrowed. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info because the situation on the field has become very unfavorable for his team, it is likely that he will not be able to take away even a point.
The first mistake led to the equalizing goal, and the second wrong decision led to the break-out of the counterattack, Ancelotti had high expectations for the arrival of Gourcuff at the beginning of the season, hoping that this Zidane II could have a place in the midfield, but after more than a month of observation, Ancelotti was a little disappointed in him, Gourcuff did not adapt to the team's tactics at all, and what was worse was that this kid did not take the initiative to adjust the style of play to adapt to the team's idea, and still held the style of play that must be centered on him in France.
The same is true in this game, Gourcuff did not take Ancelotti's tactical arrangement to heart, the ball was slow to be cut off again and again, and if Seedorf was on the field, even if he behaved abnormally, he could ensure that the ball was not easily cut off, and occasionally he could pass a good ball or two. Replaced Gourcuff on the field, he couldn't even control the ball, let alone pass, and suddenly broke the connection between the midfield and the front, and Milan's counterattack was only Pirlo's long pass in the backfield, after Lille strengthened the pressing of Pirlo and the control of the landing point, Milan's counterattack threat was greatly reduced.
Everything that happened on the pitch confirmed Ancelotti's fears.
The equaliser was a morale-winning Lille, who laid siege to AC Milan's door and had no ability to counter-attack, and although AC Milan were pressed and kicked in this game, Milan's defence had remained calm and never been more embarrassed.
The specific performance was a huge increase in the number of good saves made by Dida and the number of times Nesta went down in the box.
Ancelotti could only give up the counterattack completely, quickly adjusted his tactics, and defended all the way, even Inzaghi on the front line was no exception, huddled in his own half to scramble and hold the last few minutes.
"Bodmeier's header lobble!"
"Oh!! Nice save! Dida saved the team! ”
"Reeves' barb shot!"
"woooooooo ~ Dida saved the team again! He used his fingertips to block Reeves' must-have goal. ”
In the final minutes, Lille played like never before, with every player in full form, running tirelessly, threatening shots in drove, and AC Milan's goal was on the verge of falling at any moment.
Fortunately, in front of the AC Milan goal, Dida came down to earth.
The defence was pulled back, and Dida on the goal line could be trusted.
Dida's high block illustrates the importance of a good goalkeeper for the team, and the frustration that a goalkeeper brings to the shooter after the opening.
If it weren't for the fact that the scorer column of the two goals on the scoreboard was his name, Reeves would have doubted his shooting ability.
Reeves was depressed, but he had already scored two goals and the score was back. There is one person who is more depressed than him, and that is Gourcuff, who was interrupted in a row as soon as he came on the field.
Gourcuff has a high spirit, otherwise he would not give up Rennes' core position and run to the Serie A giants.
But the gap between reality and ideals is too big, and it is rare to have the opportunity to play, but there is no outstanding performance, but it is full of foreigners.
Looking at the "high-spirited" Reeves, Gourcuff was inexplicably jealous.
When Reeves received the ball, the audience resounded with enthusiastic cheers, and another emotion began to brew in Gourcuff's heart.
In the 93rd minute, the referee's whistle was already in his mouth, and his eyes switched between football and watch, waiting for Lille's final whistle to blow at the end of this attack.
A retreating Reeves dribbled the ball down the middle and an acceleration broke through Gourcuff's non-existent defence and skimmed past him.
"Reeves broke through Gourcuff's defense with ease, as easily as a scarecrow."
Reeves accelerated and broke through Pirlo's defense with a change of direction and came to the edge of the box, where there was no suitable passing line in the aftermath and was ready to move on.
"Damn!" Cabaye on the bench suddenly stood up.
What thrilled Cabaye so much was what happened on the pitch.
Reeves was about to enter the penalty area, and as soon as he stepped out of the front foot, a sharp pain came from the back foot, and his body lost his balance and fell into the penalty area.
"Oh!! Gourcuff's ferocious back-tackle! ”
Gourcuff tackles Reeves from behind.
This back-tackle was unnecessary, Kaladze and Nesta were already waiting for it, and it was not easy for Reeves to finish the shot, let alone Dida who was out of form standing in front of the goal to guard the final hurdle. The only thing to be thankful for is that the foul was on the outside of the box.
"Gourcuff's foul was completely directed at people, and he wanted to nullify Reeves."
Florent's words were not wrong, Gourcuff just wanted to scrap Reeves, Reeves's excellent performance was in stark contrast to his own poor performance, and his poor performance began with Reeves' two interceptions, so Gourcuff focused all the negative emotions in his heart on Reeves.
So when Reeves passed him, Gourcuff didn't hesitate, he chased after him and shoveled directly, he couldn't let Reeves live well, as for the consequences, whatever.
Tasotti said hatefully, "What's going on in this guy's head? Tasotti is more optimistic about Gourcuff's future than Carlo Ancelotti, believing that his talent is not inferior to Kaka, and he is only 20 years old and has a bright future, but today's performance disappointed Tasotti and knows the reason why Ancelotti has not given him a chance.
After Gourcuff tackled Reeves, he just glanced at Reeves, who was covering his ankle, and got up slowly, ignoring the referee's whistle from far and near, and without waiting for the referee to take out the red card, he turned around and walked out of the field.
How could the Lille players let him go easily, surrounded Gourcuff and glared angrily, the referee's red card was not enough to offset the anger of the Lille players, and it was unforgivable to have such a ruthless foot without injustice.
Reeves rubbed his ankle that had not gone away and slowly got up with the support of the team doctor, but his eyes kept looking at Gourcuff's figure, what was wrong with this guy, what was he stimulated?
I wanted to find him to theorize, but Reeves saw Gourcuff's expressionless face and lonely figure, thinking of what happened to this guy in the future, the anger that rose up gradually disappeared, what is the use of scolding him? Is it possible to beat him up? Anyway, the other party has already been punished, and the opponent's future Milan career is tragic enough anyway.
Gourcuff ignored the Lille players in front of him, did not argue, just separated himself from the Lille players with his arms, hung his head, and continued to walk off the field.
Gourcuff didn't want to see the comforting faces of his teammates, nor did he want to see the celebrations of the opposing players after the game, so he just wanted to get off the pitch and go to the dressing room to be alone.
Is Reeves injured? Does a free kick after a foul make your team stronger? None of these Gurkuf want to know.
Gourcuff only knows that his emotions have been released, and that is enough.
For him, the moment the whistle blew he was relieved.
The wretched will have something to hate.