Chapter 111: Love for Milan

May 25, the day before the Champions League final.

The AC Milan squad arrived in Munich and began their acclimatization at the Allianz Arena.

It was to familiarise himself with the playing field and it was also the last official training session for Milan before tomorrow night's game.

As usual, Tassotti was in charge of the defensive training, while Pan Yi was in charge of the attacking training, while Allegri was the coordinator and joined in some regular set-piece and shooting practice from time to time.

At this point in the season, there are no secrets between the two sides of the game, and this training session is also public, and there are many onlookers and fans.

It's just that at the end of the training, Pan Yi called the main players together and practiced penalty.

This can't help but make some associations in the media.

Is this preparing to play defense in the final?

Ready to drag the game to a penalty shootout?

After all, this Bayern team is really amazing in attack, and it also eliminated the Cosmos team Barcelona in the semi-finals.

Since AC Milan have played in the group stage against Barcelona, it is possible to repeat the same trick in the final.

After all, this is the Champions League final!

In order to win, each team chooses the way that works best for them to win.

However, what is the real purpose of Milan, we still have to ask the parties in the team - that is, the coaches.

So, when the pre-match training was completely over and Allegri went to attend the pre-match press conference for the Champions League final, some reporters also surrounded Pan Yi in an attempt to get something out of his mouth.

After all, a lot of what is said in a formal press conference is a spectacle, but in such a less formal setting, the young assistant coach may be able to say something real.

"You said penalty training? How to put it, we have to make all possible preparations. ”

Pan Yi did not refuse to be interviewed by reporters, and spoke eloquently in the face of their questions.

'It's the Champions League final, the highest level of club competition in Europe.

'We and Bayern have gone through a lot of tough games and beaten a lot of big opponents to get here.

'So, tomorrow's game is going to be tough, so we have to be mentally prepared and ready to play until the end.'

"Penalty training is a tactical focus on defense? I don't think so. It's not just 0:0 that goes to penalties, and playing 4:4 is also a draw, isn't it? ”

'Of course, we don't want the game to go to penalties. Because we are confident that we can solve the battle in ninety minutes! ”

A reporter asked: "Won't your young Milan team feel afraid when they see Bayern?" After all, their squad is more mature, and they are playing at home. ”

Pan Yi laughed and compared it with his fingers:

"What do you think it is? Seven. ”

"How many times is this? Four. ”

"We have won the Champions League seven times for Milan and only four for Bayern. And the last time they won the championship was in 2001. ”

"In other words, in the Champions League, we Milan are the more historical and experienced side!"

"So, even if they're playing at home, their players and fans should be more afraid of us!"

Although Pan Yi has been emphasizing the strength of Bayern to the players when communicating within the team, so that everyone should not take it lightly, in front of the media and the public, he must show the team's self-confidence.

This is crucial for young players, especially in the psychology of young players before the final.

Younger players tend to have greater psychological fluctuations, which will also affect their actual performance on the field.

And when they start to get nervous and have too much awe of their opponents, it will lead to intimidation and eventually a mess.

Therefore, the coaching staff has long communicated that before this Champions League final, it is necessary to put out a winning momentum to dilute the nervousness of the young players facing this important final as much as possible.

The journalist asked: "What kind of line-up and tactics are Milan going to use in this final?" Have you studied Heynckes' tactics? Or is there any way to play for Bayern? ”

Pan Yi smiled: "The main lineup of our two teams is almost on the surface, does this need to be said?" As for tactics, you don't know after the game. ”

Tactics can't be said before the game.

Although everyone knows the main playing style of the two teams, when it comes to targeted layout, it is ever-changing, and it is a process of seeing and dismantling moves.

That is, when the reporter saw that Pan Yi was young, he would ask so directly.

If you run into a manager like Jose Mourinho or Pep Guardiola, reporters generally don't ask such questions because they will be sprayed.

Seeing that Pan Yi didn't answer, the reporter stopped squeaking.

Another female reporter asked:

"Mr. Pan Yi, you will only turn 26 tomorrow, right? I haven't looked it up, but I think he is the youngest coach in the history of the Champions League and the Champions League final. And I've heard that you're interested in leaving Milan to become a manager at another club in search of a bigger challenge, how do you feel about your experience at Milan? ”

Pan Yi nodded at her kindly and replied:

"First of all, thank you so much for remembering my birthday."

"I'm a person who doesn't pay much attention to birthday ceremonies, and sometimes I even forget about it. But tomorrow I'll have a good day. ”

"Because I'm going to celebrate my 26th birthday with all my colleagues with all my big ears cups!"

The surrounding reporters also laughed, applauded Pan Yi gently, and nodded their heads in greeting.

All over the world, everyone is very happy to send their blessings to the birthday star, and Pan Yixu's birthday wish is so special.

"As for the year I was 25 years old, and the year I spent with Milan, it will be the best memory of my life."

Pan Yi said a little emotionally, and at the same time did not deny the rumors that he was leaving Milan.

In fact, almost everyone already knows that Pan Yi will leave the team next season, so it will not have any impact on the players.

'Like a lot of kids, I grew up dreaming of being able to race on the pitch and score goals and cheer with the fans.

"But I don't have the talent to play and I can't be a star. So I became a coach and fought with these great stars in a different way, beating one opponent after another, competing for one honor after another. ”

'So I want to thank Milan and I want to thank Massimiliano Allegri. They are the ones who have allowed me to achieve my dreams here and have had a fantastic season here with a great group of people. ”

"Now, we have one last game left."

"I am confident that we will end my season in Milan with this trophy, which represents the highest honour of European clubs!"

Pan Yi's answer made everyone at the scene feel his love for Milan, and also felt his confidence and fighting spirit.

The scene suddenly burst into warm applause!