Football: My AI System Provides Max-Level Predictions-Chapter 84: Legendary Vieri Was About to Curse but Swallowed It Back!

Chapter 84: Chapter 84: Legendary Vieri Was About to Curse but Swallowed It Back!

"The players from both sides have stepped onto the field!"

"Let’s introduce AC Milan’s starting lineup first."

"They’re playing their usual 4-3-3 this season, with the forwards being..."

He Wei quickly lists AC Milan’s starting lineup.

Commentator guest Fan Zhiyi lets out a gentle sigh.

"He Wei, I don’t know if I’m getting old, but I hardly recognize any of these AC Milan player’s names?"

"Something like Bocia Tula, Suso, Meeks... Alas! Back in the 90s when I played, did these players even deserve the AC Milan jersey? I don’t think so!"

He Wei begins to introduce Inter Milan’s starting lineup.

"Inter is also using their successful 4-2-3-1 formation from recent matches."

"Argentinian forward Icardi is the sole striker at the front."

"Behind him is Chinese player Tang Long!"

"In the recent matches, Tang Long and Icardi have formed the familiar ’sugar coated cannonball’ connection, which Chinese fans have talked about excitedly."

"To Tang Long’s left is Shaqiri, and to the right is German player Podolski."

"The two defensive midfielders are the South American duo, Gualin and Medel."

"In defense, the two center-backs are Ranocchia and Andreolli."

"Left-back is Juan, right-back is Dambrosio."

"Slovenian goalkeeper Handanovic guards Inter’s goal."

After hearing He Wei introduce Inter’s starting lineup, Fan Zhiyi’s tone noticeably lifts.

"Even though there aren’t many big stars on Inter’s side, there are three players we should focus on!"

"First, Podolski; he’s very famous. If I remember correctly, he’s earned over 100 caps for the German national team. He’s definitely a player made for big tournaments!"

"Then there’s Icardi, an excellent classical poacher forward!"

"Of course, there’s also our pride, Tang Long!"

"Whether Podolski and Icardi can be activated depends crucially on Tang Long."

After the march concludes.

Meazza Stadium’s nearly 80,000 fans erupt in applause!

The entire stadium erupts in cheers, sounding like a seismic rumble.

The television screen transitions to show the stands.

After all, it’s the Milan Derby, and quite a few AC Milan legends are in attendance.

"In the stands, there are Maldini, Inzaghi, Cafu, Barresi!"

"Kaka is here too!"

"Kaka hasn’t retired yet; he’s currently playing for Orlando City."

"But recently, due to a knee injury, he’s back in Milan for treatment and it’s a good chance to watch the Milan Derby and catch up with old friends."

On Inter Milan’s side, prominent figures gather as well!

"Cambiasso, Milito, Samuel, all those previous treble-winning heroes are here!"

"Haha, look who’s there!"

"Ronaldo is also here! Next to him is former teammate Vieri!"

AC Milan’s focus for this season is on the flanks.

Whether it’s the forwards like Suso, Bonaventura, or right-back Abate, they’re all top-notch flank players.

These players are either fast, have excellent dribbling skills, or can cut inside to shoot with precision; each has their own flanking prowess.

Just three minutes after the start, AC Milan creates a highly threatening attack and almost scores!

Spanish player Suso gets the ball inside Inter’s right side of the penalty area and feigns going to the baseline.

Ultimately, a heel flick and a foot drag trick the defender Juan!

He promptly dribbles the ball to cut inside towards the top of the penalty arc!

Fortunately, Gualin’s block was timely, extending a foot.

Suso’s left foot curler couldn’t unleash full power, deflected by Handa’s long arm, over the crossbar.

Inter fans in the north stand let out a gasp, then warmly applauded Handanovic’s brilliant save.

Fan Zhiyi commented on the play.

"I haven’t watched many Inter matches recently, but after reviewing the previous lineups, I found Mancini rarely puts Juan as a full-back."

"Today, he does so likely to harness this player’s power and speed to restrict Suso on the flank."

"But judging by that play, it didn’t work well! Suso got past him like a clear morning road, without any pressure. Thankfully, Gualin’s timely cover restricted Suso’s shot attempt."

Fan Zhiyi’s analysis of the situation is largely correct.

In today’s game, Inter opted for two defensively strong players as full-backs, focusing mainly on defense.

They needed to withstand AC Milan’s early burst of attacks.

Don’t be misled by AC Milan’s current standing at seventh place this season, trailing Inter Milan by a spot.

There’s a statistic that stands out in the entire Serie A Alliance!

Among all 20 Serie A teams, AC Milan’s goals in the first 15 minutes of games account for 21% of their total goals.

This proportion is indeed very exaggerated because, for most teams, the first ten minutes are for mutual probing and warming up.

Yet AC Milan can quickly get into competitive form in such a short time, easily using the opening three attacks to daze the opponent.

However, this situation was already anticipated by Mancini!

He conducted targeted tactical drills before the match for this.

Gualin retreats to stand in the central defender position.

Medel protects the top of the arc.

The wings, Podolski and Shaqiri, tuck in significantly.

Tang Long plays a barrier protection role in the defensive midfield position.

Inter’s 4231 tactic thus became 541!

Icardi was also not idle.

He tried his best to use frantic running to limit the opponent’s midfield commander De Rong from receiving the ball. ƒreewebɳovel.com

Continuously being pressed at the start of the game.

The AC Milan old-timer group was all showing relaxed expressions.

Kaka even smiled and took out his camera for a selfie with former teammate Inzaghi.

On the Inter old-timer side, their faces appeared slightly serious.

Especially Vieri, who was frank and began to complain to Ronar beside him.

"Is this the Mancini I know? I’ve played with him on the field, this guy always likes breakthroughs, attacks, and shots! How come as Inter’s coach, he shrinks in a home Milan derby from the start, with no backbone at all!"

Ronar signaled not to rush, to wait and see.

After all, you can’t really tell anything from the first 15 minutes of the game.

Sure enough, after 15 minutes, AC Milan almost to the second abandoned their siege on the front field.

All three lines retreated 5~10 meters.

It was clear they were strictly executing the tactic of retreating after the first 15 minutes.

After enduring this difficult period.

Inter Milan began organizing their first wave of offensives!

Podolski and Shaqiri noticeably began to spread out from the center to the wings.

Gualin and Medel also pushed forward from the arc of the box.

The distance between the three lines became wider.

The width of the field was also more pronounced.

This also provided Tang Long with the opportunity to organize with the ball.

"Tang, watch the ball!"

Dambrosio was somewhat slow on the wing.

While advancing with the ball, he was forced into a dead-end by Bonaventura.

Seeing that he could only clear the ball with a big kick, unexpectedly, he boldly chose to pull back and use his weaker left foot to kick the ball to Tang Long in the middle.

"Stick him!"

De Rong, with quick eyes and legs, was already almost on Tang Long before the ball reached him.

Another midfielder Boli rushed in too, to pinch Tang Long.

This is a very common tactic on the Serie A field.

It’s at the moment when the opposing player will receive the ball but hasn’t yet; our two defenders pinch him!

Not only does it create huge psychological pressure on the receiving player, but it also creates an obstacle for the next step after receiving the ball.

Thus implementing interception or even direct steal!

"Damn! Can’t turn around, this ball is going to be intercepted! I’m XXX!"

Vieri was somewhat anxious in the stands.

In reality, if this ball was Vieri’s on the field.

He could calmly use his rock-like strong physique to withstand one defender.

Then use his arm to push away another and pass the ball back.

But seeing Tang Long’s ordinary physique, Vieri didn’t believe he could do it.

Whoosh——

Unexpectedly, Tang Long did even better!

Without looking at Boli and De Rong behind him.

It’s like predicting the line ball in advance; one turn, came a non-ball-touch man-ball split!

The football just slid through the gap between De Rong and Boli!

"Ah this!"

Vieri was dumbfounded in the stands.

Next to him, Ronar laughed heartily and applauded continuously.

"This Chinese kid, I knew he had some skills!"