Chapter 019 Milan debut
.AC Milan's first warm-up match this summer was against Juventus at San Siro Stadium. The opponent was just a friendly match, but considering that this was also the first warm-up match since Juventus returned to Serie A, the former Italian Holy League was suspected of being reunited, so this game also attracted much attention.
Nearly 40,000 fans flocked to the San Siro Stadium, because many fans hoped to see Zhang Yang's shadow in the game, even if Zhang Yang only played for a few minutes. However, Zhang Yang did not even enter the bench in the roster announced before the game. This disappointed the fans.
In fact, Zhang Yang was originally on the team's roster, but before the game, he felt a little sore in his muscles, so he found the team doctor. The team doctor did not dare to be careless and immediately conducted a detailed examination. The examination result was a muscle pain caused by fatigue, which was not a big problem. However, the team doctor still suggested to Ancelotti that he should not let Zhang Yang play in this game, so Ancelotti nodded and agreed.
Zhang Yang himself really hopes to play in this competition. He can't wait to play. Unfortunately, the head coach has made a decision and he can only listen obediently.
Like Zhang Yang, Inzaji is also absent from this game. Inzaji's problem is still an old injury on his left leg. In fact, Ninth Master is definitely worthy of everyone's admiration. In his career, he has been injured many times, including several serious injuries. In the eyes of the outside world, they are all the injuries that can almost ruin their careers. Many people even thought that Inzaji might have to retire, just like Basten back then. However, Inzaji stood up tenaciously again and again, and then was hit by the injury again and again, and stood up again.
When Zhang Yang and Inzaji came to the stands together, the camera on the court immediately pointed at them. Inzaji is the favorite player of Milan fans, and Zhang Yang is Milan's biggest signing this summer and is highly anticipated. How could these two people appear in the stands not attract the attention of Milan fans?
The cheers first rang out from the south stands of San Siro Stadium, and the fans blew out loud, "Pipo!" "Pipo!" Those who didn't know thought it was Inzaji who scored the goal. When they saw the big screen, they showed Inzaji's smiling face. They immediately shouted.
Zhang Yang sat next to Inzaji and was surprised to hear the cheers. He knew that Milan fans like Inzaji very much, but he didn't expect that he would like it so much. Just appearing in the stands, it caused the fans to cheer so excitedly.
"Every time I hear this cheer, I am extremely excited, so I am extremely eager to score a goal." Inzaji said with a smile.
Zhang Yang nodded to express his understanding. Inzaji's words must be understood in reverse. When he scored a goal, the fans will cheer even louder and more crazierly, so if you want to hear the cheers, score a goal, Sao Nian.
"As long as you perform well enough and score more goals, they will like you," said Inzagi.
"I have no doubts." Zhang Yang replied.
"So confident?" Inzaji asked with a smile.
"Of course, otherwise I wouldn't have been called Little Inzaji when I was in Ligue 1." Zhang Yang said, and this guy also flattered Inzaji's little.
Everyone loves flattery, and sure enough, Inzaji laughed when he heard what he said.
AC Milan did not perform well in this game. The players seemed not in shape. Instead, Juventus, who had just returned to Serie A from the Italian second division, was very excited to face AC Milan, a year later. They seemed to use this game to tell everyone that they are back and Juventus is back. Therefore, Juventus can be said that the whole team is working hard and hard.
However, Juventus encountered a supernatural incident today. Dida, who was criticized by the media in the league last season, seemed to have returned to its peak state today, reaching high and low blocks, making Juventus' offensive players come back in vain again and again.
The goalkeeper's outstanding performance reflects the team's weakness on the offensive end.
Today, AC Milan's starting striker was Ronaldo, but not long after the game started, Ronaldo was replaced due to injury, which made the commentator shake his head. From paper, AC Milan's attack group is definitely the best in Europe, including Ronaldo, Inzagi, Zhang Yang, the most popular young star in Europe now, and Italian national team scorer Girardino. However, looking at Inzagi is injured, Zhang Yang seems to have some minor problems, and Ronaldo is injured again. Only Girardino is left.
"We are all talking about how strong AC Milan's forward line is, but we ignore the biggest hidden danger. The most powerful part of the Ross and Blacks has one of the most fatal hidden dangers, that is, injuries. Obviously, both Inzagi and Ronaldo are easily injured. After a season, if both of them can guarantee that two-thirds of their time are healthy, this is a miracle." The commentator said worriedly. As for Zhang Yang, the commentator was not too worried. Judging from the news from France and the situation in the Champions League last season, Zhang Yang's physical condition is excellent and rarely injured. In the eyes of many people, instead of worrying that Zhang Yang missed the game due to injury, it is better to worry whether this kid will be suspended for conflict with his opponent.
Giardino was replaced by Ronaldo, but the Italian national team scorer performed very poorly today, at least worse than his national teammates Piero and Jaquinta in their opponents.
In the 61st minute, Girardino wasted the most likely goal opportunity in AC Milan in this game. This was an opportunity to face an empty goal, but Girardino's volley shot hit the post.
The director immediately turned the camera to Zhang Yang in the stands. At this time, everyone knew that compared to Inzaji who was still injured by Zhang Yang, people had more hope on Zhang Yang.
The director is very interesting. He also used the montage shots from the movie. In the next game, the shots were alternately exchanged on Girardino and Zhang Yang three times. These three times were when Girardino wasted opportunities. The meaning is obvious.
The final score of this game was zero to one, AC Milan lost to his old opponent Juventus 0 to one. Piero, the old captain of the Zebras Legion, scored the only goal for Juventus. The Zebras, who just returned from the second division, seemed to have found confidence in this game, and they seemed too excited. After the whistle at the end of the game, many players hugged each other, and some even cried with joy. Buffon's words after the game expressed the voice of the Juventus players, "This is not a simple warm-up match. We can say now that we are back."
AC Milan, who lost the ball, was of course unhappy. Galliani defended the team that this game was different from Juventus's efforts. The Milan players were still a little tired and the team had not yet entered the state.
At the end of the game, over the San Siro Stadium, some fans began to shout the name Zhang Yang, "zhang". At first, just a small number of fans were shouting. Later, the voice changed from small to large, and many fans participated.
Zhang Yang was also stunned at the time. He didn't expect that the fans would call their names before he played the game, which made him very excited.
He waved his hand, and the fans saw the action through the director's camera and cheered even louder.
Inzaji smiled and said, "It seems that I'm going to worry about my status."
On the next day, in Italian newspapers, Juventus became the protagonist of this game, and the media was very interested in the Zebras who returned to the Serie A from the second division. However, "Milan Sports" also pointed out that Juventus' winning in this game is more symbolic, which will make Juventus confident in itself. However, if they really have a stronger idea than AC Milan, it would be dangerous. It is different from Juventus' main players. AC Milan lacks the real core card. In addition, don't forget that Zhang Yang is still in the stands.
Zhang Yang, who was sitting in the stands, has also become the target of media attention. The scene of the San Siro Stadium shouting Zhang Yang's name at the end of the game has become a good material for many journalists to sensationalize.
"Milan fans call Zhang"
"San Siro can't wait to watch Zhang's performance"
"Why can't AC Milan score the goal? The reason is in the stands!"
Almost all of these reports were translated and quoted by Chinese domestic media, which greatly stimulated the enthusiasm of Chinese fans. AC Milan fans could no longer wait, and they could not wait to see Zhang Yang's debut performance in Milan!
The fans' expectations for Zhang Yang also made Galliani very happy. Now, all reactions prove how correct his decision to buy Zhang Yang was.
Of course, all of this will not be finalized after Zhang Yang's performance in the new season. However, no one can deny that now, everything is in good momentum, right?!
When facing the microphone, Galliani may avoid other issues, but as long as it is about the topic of Zhang Yang, the vice chairman of the AC Milan Club has faced it calmly.
"Zhang Yang didn't play? Oh, I'm sorry. I also learned later that he was not feeling well. Like you, I look forward to his performance. Of course, this is just the opinion of a fan, not as the vice chairman of AC Milan, so Ancelotti doesn't have to be under pressure." Galliani joked.
Less than half an hour after saying goodbye to the microphone, Galliani got good news from the club's market development department. To this day, more than 37,000 pieces of Zhang Yang's No. 7 jersey have been sold. Zhang Yang's jersey is priced at 109 euros. Zhang Yang has not played a minute of game for Milan. For this alone, he has already earned nearly 4 million euros for the team.
While Galliani was happy, she did not forget to call Ancelotti and asked Zhang Yang with concern when he would be able to play. He knew that as long as Zhang Yang played, even if he didn't score a goal, as long as he performed well, this was a great positive stimulus.
Ancelotti naturally knew what Galliani meant to make this call, which was the next game. As long as there was no big accident, Zhang Yang had to play.
In the next warm-up match, AC Milan will go to faraway Moscow to participate in the Railway Cup. Their first match is Bayern Munich.
Chapter completed!