Chapter 405: We Are Your Steadfast Backing!
In the early morning of May 2, a light rain fell from the sky, refreshing the hot air in Milan. But the atmosphere in Milan was unaffected by the light rain and remained warm. The leaders of Milan's three major fan organizations called on more fans to come to the scene to cheer for Milan.
Capitano exclaimed: "Now that we have entered the decisive moment, the countdown to whether Milan can achieve the double has begun. We're going to fight with the team and live up to Don's early season promise: a double! ”
The fixture has been predicted by major media outlets, with the team newspaper believing it is only a matter of time before Milan progress to the final as they won 3-2 at Old Trafford last time out and have no reason to give United a chance back at home.
"What awaits Manchester United is a slaughter," said Sport, with Don telling this newspaper last night: "Manchester United have managed to provoke me, and I will let them see my anger." He also appealed to fans not to boo the Manchester United players, "I appeal to Milan fans not to be like Manchester United fans, we are the most polite fans in the world. ”。
We firmly believe that Milan will compete with Liverpool in the final, and the Milan soldiers will personally erase the shame that Liverpool gave them two years ago.
German newspaper Bild said: The Red Devils have lost the lead after losing at home. Manchester United are making their eighth appearance in the semi-finals this season, but have only reached the final twice. Tonight is a day to defend honour for the Red Devils, with the British media hoping that the Red Devils will work a miracle at the San Siro to strike a blow at Don.
Three days ago, Don scored five goals against Torino. In order to fight back against the British and Spanish media. Maybe Don will score again tonight because it's his most powerful weapon on the counter-attack. Will Manchester United's defenders be able to withstand Don's fury?
Tonight's game is sure to be a great one!
The Guardian has called on the United players to pull off a miracle at the San Siro, giving the example: "Milan have problems at the back, Inter have scored two goals here and Bayern Munich have scored two goals here. As long as the Manchester United striker can take advantage of the holes in Milan's back, he will inevitably find the back of the net against them. ”
The Telegraph said: The San Siro is not impossible to attack, and while they have never let a win away from them here this season, Manchester United are a team that is good at doing wonders.
They used the '99 Champions League final to motivate the United players, "and it was a miracle. A miracle that shocked the world. We believe Manchester United will do wonders. ”。 They brought up the Champions League final two years ago. "Liverpool scored three goals in the second half at 3-0 and did a miracle. Premier League teams are good at doing wonders. ”
Speaking to the media before coming to Milan, Cristiano Ronaldo said: "We are confident that we can do miracles at the San Siro. ”
Speaking at Milan International Airport, he said: "I know that the San Siro game is very difficult. But we're not going to throw in the towel easily. ”
An Shuai said in an interview on May 2: "Our back line is gradually recovering. We'll keep a clean sheet tonight. They won't be given any chance. ”
"My main task tonight is to pass the ball to Don and let him score more goals," Ronnie said. ”
A reporter asked: "Are you going to use this way to support Don in his fight against the British and Spanish media?"
Ronnie nodded and said, "As Don's friend and teammate." That's the only way I can help him. ”
Tang Jue said in an interview with the media after training in the afternoon: "Tonight, the victory belongs to Milan. We will be determined to reach the Champions League final and no one will be able to stop us from winning the title. ”
"In the past, I always thought that winning the game was the only goal, but tonight I have a new goal – to use my goals to help the team win against the opposition. Yes, no one could stop me from scoring tonight because behind me stood the vast number of Milan fans, standing with my teammates who were firmly supporting me! ”
In a rare interview with the media, Gattuso said: "We're going to help Don score tonight!" ”
Italian journalists familiar with the Milan dressing room were surprised. Gattuso has always been at odds with Tang in the locker room, and now he doesn't blame Tang Jue, but supports it. This was completely beyond the expectations of the journalists.
The Italian press realized that Milan had rallied against the British and Spanish media. They analyzed: Don is not just an independent man, he is a player for Milan and the captain of the French team. In the midst of the fierce crusade of the British and Spanish media, the French media and fans stood firmly behind Tang Jue.
And Milan also chose to stand firmly behind Don. This illustrates a problem, Milan and France think that suppressing Tang at the same time is suppressing Milan and the French team. All this is directly related to the dominance that Don showed in the game.
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The match, which is about a place in the finals, will be played at the San Siro at 7.45pm. At seven o'clock in the evening, the media got the starting lists of both sides.
Milan: goalkeeper, Dida; four defenders, Odor, Nesta, Thuram, Jankulovski; Four midfielders, Gattuso, Andrea Pirlo, Ambrosini, Kaka, two forwards, Don, Ronnie.
The terror trio led the Milan attack line, with the horses suffering injuries during afternoon training and holding their exemption cards high. This is Milan's strongest squad right now.
Manchester United: Goalkeeper, Edwin van der Sar; Four defenders, O'Shea, Brown, Nemanja Vidic, Heinze five midfielders, Cristiano Ronaldo, Fletcher, Scholes, Carrick, Ryan Giggs, the only striker, Rooney.
The lord put out a four-five-one formation, and this formation can become a four-three-three attack formation at any time. The media saw the Lord's determination to lead Manchester United to a miracle.
At this time, the San Siro was almost full, and after the game, 70,000 Milan fans came to watch the game, and 5,000 Manchester United fans cheered for their team. It was the most attended game of the season at the San Siro. Milan fans expressed their support for Tang Jue with their actions.
The light rain was still falling, as if God was going to lower the temperature in San Siro.
Before the game even started, the fans of both sides were already excited, and the Milan fans unfurled a banner: Welcome Manchester United. We're not going to boo you!
They were mocking the United fans for booing Tang Jue at Old Trafford, and they responded to Tang Jue's words in this way: "We are the most polite fans in the world." ”
Manchester United fans unfurled a banner: "We are here to conquer San Siro!"
Milan fans improvised a banner on the spot: San Siro is unconquerable!
Manchester United fans immediately wrote a banner: That is waiting for Manchester United!
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At 7:15 a.m., both sides were in the locker room for the final preparations. In the home team's dressing room, An Shuai looked at his defender and said: "Our goal tonight is to keep Manchester United clean, are you ready?" ”
The players, led by Dida, shouted, "Ready! ”
Gattuso said: "This is the San Siro and it's time for us to show what we're capable of. ”
In recent times, Milan's backline has been criticised by the media. In fact, they did concede quite a few goals, especially in the Allianz Arena, where they conceded seven. If it weren't for Tang Jue's amazing performance. Milan couldn't even get past Bayern.
Defensive players led by Gattuso. I have long been holding back my strength to prove myself in the competition. A week ago, they failed to prove themselves at Old Trafford, conceding two goals. Four days ago. They proved themselves away from home. Didn't let Torino score a single goal.
Torino and Manchester United are not on the same level. The Milan defender will be hoping to prove himself against Manchester United tonight. I hope to let the outside world understand that Milan's incredible results this season are inseparable from their people.
Kaka said: "Manchester United are despicable. We're going to teach them a hard lesson! ”
After the first leg, United appealed to UEFA for an additional penalty against Tang Jue, and it was clear that their approach had succeeded in angering Milan.
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In the away dressing room, the Lord has managed to boost the morale of the Manchester United players: "The whole of England is behind us, the whole world is watching us. Tonight was our best chance to do a miracle, beating Milan at the San Siro to reach the Champions League final and meet Liverpool! ”
"Tonight, kids, was a great night. You are going to create a miracle tonight to bring the whole world back to 1999! ”
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At half past seven, the starting fans of both sides walked out of the locker room and came to the players' tunnel, where Ronaldo and Tang Jue embraced.
"The Milan fans won't boo you, you can play tonight with confidence." Tang Jue said in Ronaldo's ear.
Ronaldo said softly: "Thank you! ”
The two nodded to each other and returned to their friends.
"Don," Ronaldo looked at Tang Jue and said, "I hope you can fight to the end, I support you!" ”
The corners of Tang Jue's mouth turned up and nodded at Ronaldo. He believes that if it hadn't happened at Old Trafford, if Milan's opponents were not Manchester United, Ronaldo would have stood in front of the media. Although Ronaldo did not say such a thing, Tang Jue knew this.
Because they are the same kind of people, proud like a rooster.
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Players from both sides walked onto the pitch and the San Siro rang out loud cheers. Tang Jue saw a banner: Tang, no matter who is your enemy, we are your firm backing!
Tang Jue's eyes were moist, and his emotions were about to get out of control, Kaka stepped forward in time to pat him on the shoulder: "Tang, now is not the time to cry, you have to repay them with actions." ”
Tang Jue took a deep breath, tried his best to control his emotions, and wiped away the tears in his eyes. He didn't speak, and there was no need for any words at this point.
Tang Jue's eyes looked at the banner firmly, and then nodded to the fans behind the banner.
Ronaldo looked at the banner enviously, when would he be able to get such treatment from the home fans. Towards the end of last season, Manchester United fans were very unhappy with him after the British media broke the news that he had made a transfer request to the club. Even booed him on the playing field.
When Tang Jue's media said that he would leave Milan next season, Milan fans not only did not boo Tang Jue, but even tried to save him. Now that Don is at odds with the British and Spanish media, Milan fans are using such a banner in solidarity with him.
Ronaldo was both envious and uncomfortable. (To be continued......)