Chapter 18: Try it

"I think it's safer to stick with last season's main framework." Tassotti said.

He believes that the loss to Guoan was just an accident, because the Brazilian three players returned from the Copa America and had a rusty relationship with the team.

But as long as you use the remaining few days to strengthen your training and run-in, there should be no big problem.

Although Pan Yi's tactical style of play performed well in training and warm-up, it has not been tested in actual combat after all.

Especially in a final like the Super Cup, you can't take such a risk.

And Allegri has similar doubts.

He has been hesitant to officially use Pan Yi's tactics, but he also doubts that this style of play will perform against a strong team like Inter Milan.

"It's another story to change the tactics, but if you still believe in Pato and Robinho and don't give the newcomers a chance, I don't think we can win Inter."

As soon as Pan Yi opened his mouth, he directly gave a conclusion.

Tassotti frowned and asked, "Why are you so sure?" ”

Pan Yi had already picked up the tactical board and put it up:

"Let's take a look at their performances in this Copa America."

"Brazil also used a three-striker formation, with Neymar, Pato and Robinho acting as the three arrows.

"But in the four games Brazil played, Robinho didn't score anything, and Pato scored just two goals – both of which came against the underdogs Ecuador."

'The lack of strikers also led to Brazil's quarter-finals, their worst record in recent years at the Copa America.

Tassoti held his chin: "Their state...... It does seem like something is a bit of a problem. But we still have time to adjust, don't we? ”

"There's no time." Pan Yi looked at Allegri again, "The decline in their state is not a recent thing, and it is not something that can change in a few days. ”

Although in Pan Yi's memory of his previous life, AC Milan finally won the Italian Super Cup, but it relied on the brave Ibrahimovic and Boateng, which had little to do with the Brazilian double stars.

That's why he was able to give such a clear answer.

Besides, wouldn't it be nice to replace these two undisciplined guys with Namane and Salah?

Allegri nodded slightly and asked Pan Yi: "I understand your thoughts, you want to take them down." However, are you sure that you can rely on these new signings to suppress Inter's attack? ”

"That's where I come to my targeted tactics." Pan Yi said, replacing the logo representing the Brazilian team on the tactical board with the names of the Inter Milan players.

"Offensively, my style of play remains the same. But defensively, against a team like Inter Milan, you have to take care of their key players. ”

Pan Yi's tactical pen pointed to the middle position on the board:

"Sneijder. It's very important to keep him under control. If he is given plenty of time to think, if he can get the ball to our back, then he has the rhythm of the game. ”

"And when he has the rhythm of the game, the whole Inter team can attack us from all directions, and he controls the initiative of the game."

'Eto'o up front, in particular, if he can comfortably receive a through ball from Sneijder, then we will be in big trouble.

Allegri and Tassotti both nodded in agreement.

They certainly know the two most threatening men in the Inter squad.

'So, we must not give Sneijder the space and time to think and pass the ball.'

That's where Kante's role comes into play. He was always in the right place at the right time, and with the pressing of the frontcourt personnel, he could limit Sneijder's play to the maximum. ”

"For example," Pan Yi moved a piece on the tactical list, "when Sneijder receives the ball here, Salah will press their centre-back Samuel from the outside, cutting the pitch in search of a break. ”

'That's when Sneijder might be looking to pass to full-back Zanetti and that's when N'Golo Kante will come to Sneijder's position and press Sneijder with the centre-backs.

'At the same time, our left winger, Sadio Mane, will move himself into the link between Sneijder and Zanetti, forcing Sneijder to pass back to the goalkeeper.

'And then, N'Golo Kante will be here.' Pan Yi pointed to the position in front of Inter Milan's goal, "He is everywhere on the field, and he is even the one who decides the trend of the whole game." ”

'When people talk about the compactness of the pressing, I think N'Golo Kante is the best example of that. He is always ready to defend and always ready to fill in the holes in the formation. ”

'Of course, it also requires the cooperation of other players, especially the wingers. And it's clear – and I've mentioned this point before – that with the current form and tactical execution of Pato and Robinho, they can't do that. ”

"Also, the connection between Sneijder and Stankovic and Motta should also be ......"

Listen, Allegri looked at Tassotti:

"I think what Pan Yi said makes a lot of sense, what do you think, Tassotti?"

Tasotti could only nod his head.

He could see that Allegri was now more inclined to use Pan Yi's plan, and he just needed his help.

Of course, more importantly, he also felt that Pan Yi's targeted tactics should be very effective against Inter Milan.

Controlling Sneijder controls Inter's attack, everyone knows that.

But if you really want to do it, you need more detailed tactical arrangements like Pan Yi.

'Also, Ibrahimovic was a little bit injured in the last game and I hope to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in this game. Pan Yi said again.

Tasotti hesitated, "But Ibu said that he was only slightly injured, and that a lion would not stop hunting its prey because of a minor injury." ”

"Ibrahimovic is about to turn 30." "Using him carefully so that he can play in more key games may be more important for us. ”

AC Milan will need to play on three fronts this year, and minimising injuries has also been a top priority during this long season.

There are a lot of teams with a strong starting line-up that could have done well, but after suffering injuries to key players, the results plummeted.

In the history of football, there are simply countless examples of this, as far back as Fiorentina injured Batistuta during the Serie A Seven Sisters era, and Liverpool injured Van Dijk "closely".

Although Ibrahimovic is in excellent physical condition and can even play well until the age of 40 in the future, he has suffered several major injuries during this time, which has led to a decline in attendance and form.

Therefore, Pan Yi should advise Allegri to rotate the players as much as possible and not to make the players, especially the veteran players, too tired, which will increase the risk of injury.

"If Ibrahimovic doesn't play......," Allegri thought for a moment, "the fulcrum role of our center will not be well reflected. ”

Pan Yi had been prepared for this, and he pointed to the tactical board again: "I will let Aubameyang retreat deeper." This creates more space and takes advantage of his speed to give Inter a deadly raid! As for the fulcrum, Inter will definitely send someone to keep an eye on Ibrahimovic, but we have done the opposite, not setting this fulcrum, leaving them at a loss. Here's how it works......"

After listening to Pan Yi's always confident explanation, Allegri was finally moved.

It seems that everything about this game is in Pan Yi's hands.

Then, just follow Pan Yi's method and try it!

Anyway, it's just a Super Cup, Milan can afford to lose, and Allegri can afford to lose!