Chapter 178: A Player Born to Set Records!
At half past seven, the players from both sides left the bustling pitch and returned to the locker room. They have to prepare for the last step before they go on the pitch.
The media got the starting lists of both sides, and there were not many surprises in the starting lists, and the managers of both sides lined up the ideal lineup according to the state of the players.
Milan is still in a 442 formation, with goalkeeper Dida and four defenders: Kaladze, Maldini, Nesta, and Cafu. The four midfielders are: Seedorf, Ambrosini, Pirlo and Kaka. There are four midfielders who are old, middle and young, the experienced black rhinoceros Seedorf, Pirlo who is in his playing years, Ambrosini who has a balanced attack and defense, and Kaka who is young and impactful.
Playing as the starting strikers are Ronnie and Tang Jue, and the terrifying trio are all on the field, and Ancelotti will have to use powerful attacking power to tear apart Arsenal's backline that has not conceded a goal in ten Champions League games.
Arsenal's formation is 451, goalkeeper Lehmann, and the four defenders are: Eboue, Toure, Campbell, Ashley Cole. The five midfielders are Hleb, Gilberto, Cesc Fabregas, Ljungberg and Pire. Cesc Fabregas did appear in the starting line-up, and in addition to his excellent performances this season, Arsene Wenger has to focus on developing the hopeful.
The only striker, no surprise, was Henry.
The famous football commentator Henrik of France TΓ©lΓ©vision? Hilario took the starting list and said into the microphone: "In this game, there were two players born in 87 and two eighteen-year-old players on the field, which shows that the younger generation of players is growing up rapidly, and they are gradually becoming the backbone of the team."
Don is three months younger than Fabregas. He broke Kluivert's record for the youngest player to play in a Champions League final set in 1995. Kluivert's record is 18 years, 10 months and 23 days, and Don's new record is 18 years, 8 months and 20 days, making him the youngest player to compete in a Champions League final.
One of the highlights of the game will be whether Don can set a new all-time record and break the record for the youngest goal ever scored by Kluivert in the Champions League final in 1995. In '95, Ajax won the title of the last in 95 with a 1-0 victory over Milan thanks to Kluivert's goal.
Don is very close to the Champions League. Last season at Saint-Germain. He set two Champions League records, the youngest goal and the youngest Champions League hat-trick. A year later, he set a new record for the youngest player in a Champions League final and a new record for goals scored in a single season in the Champions League. The goal record in a single season could be rewritten by him again.
The game. He also has the potential to set a new record for the youngest goalscorer in a Champions League final.
Two years of career. Don has already broken a number of records, in addition to the above, there are also the record for the fastest goal in Ligue 1, the youngest goalscorer in Ligue 1, the fastest goal scorer in France, the youngest goalscorer in Serie A, the top scorer in the history of Serie A, and the youngest goalscorer in the history of Milan......
It is no exaggeration to say. He's a player who was born to break other people's records and set new records! β
"It reminds us of what he once said: 'History is unreliable, records are meant to be broken!' Perhaps there are people who are born different from others, and they are God's favorites. Don had no experience in the academy and became a professional footballer, debuting in Ligue 1 at the age of seventeen and quickly becoming a regular in the team.
At the end of the season, he became a player for the national team, and in the same way, he quickly established himself in the national team, becoming the main striker of the national team, helping France break through from the World Cup qualifiers and reach the final stage of the World Cup. β
"It sounds like a fantasy, but Don stands in front of people like this, whether you think he is arrogant or humble, whether you think it's luck or strength, he stands in reality, constantly impacting people's souls."
"He is the only one, yes, he is the only one in the history of French football and he will be the only one in the history of world football!"
As a French television station, Henrik? Hilario has reason to praise Don Ju. With the World Cup about to begin, Zidane's era is coming to an end, and the French team must find a new spiritual leader. Perhaps in the minds of ordinary French fans, Don is probably one of the best candidates.
Rubinho, a famous football commentator on Milan TV Milan TV, said into the microphone: "The impact of the phone gate on Italian football is huge, and Italian football is under heavy pressure. Milan will not only fight for the seventh trophy in the club's history, but also for Italian football. β
'The horrific trio started at the same time, and they took on the task of attacking the city and breaking down Arsenal's rock-solid backline, which is a tough task, but there is reason to believe that they will give the Milan fans a satisfactory answer.
"Eight years ago, Ronnie reaped the bitter fruits here, and someone like Ronnie will definitely wash away the shame with a victory. For Kaka, last year's final was a nightmare, and the brilliant future Brazilian stalwart must not want another nightmare. β
"It's Don's first Champions League final and it has a lot of meaning for his career. For this player, who may be the dominant player in the world of football in the future, this is the beginning of his journey to the world of football, and we wish him a good start! β
"The last suspense of the season is about to be revealed, whether Milan will win the Champions League for the seventh time or Arsenal will make new history. All we need to do is prepare the beer and open our eyes, because the game is about to start! β
The Sky Sports commentator said: "This is Arsenal's first ever Champions League final, they have zero experience in the Champions League final, but they have an experienced opponent, reaching the final ten times and lifting the trophy six times. Arsenal must shake off their baggage and travel light to reach the Champions League final, they have made history. β
'Thierry Henry has won the World Cup, the European Cup, the Premier League and the only thing missing now is a Champions League trophy, and for a great footballer, perfection is the ultimate dream. Ronnie, like him, is missing a Champions League title, and only one of them will be able to achieve his ultimate dream tonight. β
'It's brutal, football itself is brutal. There is only one winner on the field, and the winner must be decided in the final. The winner will become the new king, and the loser will only swallow the bitter fruit. Milan swallowed the bitter pill last year, and when they were 3-0 up, they were equalised by Liverpool. For Arsenal, this is a great lesson to learn from them, no matter what happens in the game, they always have to believe that miracles can happen! β
'Arsenal's solid backline is a source of confidence for them to win. Lehmann in order to compete for the main goalkeeper of the German team. We have to show Klinsmann what he's doing. Cesc Fabregas wanted to tell the Barcelona hierarchy that it was a mistake to let himself go. Henry wants to fulfill his dream, and Pire wants to tell Domenech on the scene. I have the quality to enter the French team again. β
'We have reason to believe in the Arsenal players. It is necessary to pay attention to the stage of fans all over the world. Give the fans a great game! β
"Football speaks for itself, but it's not absolute. Milan was weaker overall than Barcelona in the semi-finals. However, they eliminated Barcelona to reach the final. Arsenal's overall strength is worse than Milan's, which does not mean that Milan will definitely win the title. β
"Countless examples in history show that the final was fair for both sides. They will compete in skills, tactics, and mentality, which is a comprehensive competition, and even if there is time, luck can determine the ownership of the champion! β
"It's this uncertainty that gives football its charm and anything can happen before the whistle blows at the end of the game. We have reason to believe that Arsenal can surprise us! β
Various TV stations have started their pre-game analysis, and the suspense of the season is about to be revealed!
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Milan locker room.
Ancelotti stood in the middle, brushed his red and black tie, looked at his team with determination, and said loudly: "We have been through so much this season, we have encountered all kinds of difficulties, but we have all survived!" β
"We don't talk about Serie A, we talk about the Champions League. Heading to Lyon, we broke the record of shame for an Italian team failing to win in France; In the first leg against Barcelona, Andrea Pirlo was out due to injury, and we won the game 2-0; In the second leg, when we were on the verge of elimination at 0-3, we scored two goals in a row and advanced to the final! β
"I'm so proud of you, you're a bunch of warriors!"
Ancelotti said that the excitement was so high that saliva sprayed in Pirlo's face, which was two meters away from him. Pirlo, who looked focused, took care of the saliva on his face, and a fiery battle intent appeared in his eyes.
Carlo Ancelotti continued his pre-match speech: "Tonight is our last game of the season, we have to finish on a perfect note, and I'm sure you can do it! β
Carlo Ancelotti looked at Maldini and the others and said: "Tonight is not unfamiliar to some of the players, who have won the championship on the stage of the final. I want you to use your experience to influence your teammates and perform at your best. β
Maldini, Pirlo and the others nodded.
Carlo Ancelotti looked at Kaka and the others and said: "This time last year, we were also in the final. We did a very good job in the first half, but in the second half we slackened and the trophy was taken away by Liverpool. β
"For us, it's a shame, we're men, and where we fall, we have to get up from there! Brothers! Tonight is the best chance to show the fans of the world that we are the best team in the world! β
"Take out your inner ambition and stand on top of Europe!"
Milan's generals are full of fighting spirit, and Ancelotti successfully inspired the players with the tragedy of last year's final. The pain that penetrates into the soul can only be removed by one's own hands. Ronnie, who was standing next to Tang Jue, remembered the game eight years ago, and his expression became serious.
He was not a participant in last year's tragedy, but the stadium left him with the same shame, and he wanted to clear the shame from his mind with a goal.
Carlo Ancelotti looked at Tang Jue and said: "Some of the players are participating in the final for the first time, and we believe that they can show their desire in the competition. If the trophy is a beautiful woman, I hope you can return with a beautiful woman! β
Tang Jue's face turned red, and when he warmed up before the game, Ronnie and Kaka made fun of him with beautiful women. Now the coach is comparing the beauty to the championship trophy, and he feels that he has become a pervert.
The seriousness on Ronnie's face was replaced by a playful smile, he felt that Ancelotti's metaphor was too appropriate, he was the holy hand of flowers, and the pursuit of beauty was the best thing!
Mediaset's cameras were recording the footage, and Patricia sat quietly in the corner of the dressing room, writing something in a notebook on her lap. (To be continued......)
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