Starting from playing as a defensive midfielder for Real Madrid

After four consecutive victories, Milan's popularity in Serie A can be said to be unprecedented.

After all, against the background of a bunch of opponents who are often pulled apart, Milan, which has steadily won four consecutive victories in one fell swoop, will naturally have more "kingly aura".

After all, in Serie A, a team that wants to win the championship must be stable.

The championship team does not have to be the one with the most wins, the one with the most goals, or even the one with the largest goal difference.

But basically it will be the one with the most stable defense and scene.

If the defense is stable and the offense is a bit more sophisticated, you can basically steadily win against the mid-to-lower teams.

In layman's terms, it means you must have reliable and stable ability to abuse food.

Milan's current record illustrates this point well.

Don't worry about how long you have to defend against Cesena, that means you can securely get three points, even against Lecce.

Both Inter Milan and Lazio overturned one after another, but Milan was able to take advantage of the little pepper in two rounds. This is its skill.

After a wave of abuse to score points, and Naples and Inter Milan overturning the mid-to-lower teams one after another, Milan expanded the league lead to eight points in one fell swoop.

That’s almost three games of forgiveness.

It’s no wonder that my Uncle Jon is so confident.

However, it is still too early for the league to end, and there is room for further improvement in Milan's formation and new style of play.

Therefore, after Milan's visa-free Bayern midfielder Van Bommel reported to Milanello on January 26, Allegri began a new round of tactical transformation.

When Pirlo was playing behind, both Li Ang and Gattuso needed to put more energy into the defensive end to protect the middle of the midfield from being exploited by their opponents.

But now if Van Bommel is assumed to be the starting midfielder, then Liang and Gattuso will have more spare capacity to support the frontcourt players.

Of course, it is unrealistic to directly establish Van Bommel as the main starting force. After all, Pirlo has proven that he is still very capable and has a considerable tactical effect.

It is impossible for Allegri to forcefully refrigerate the leather master under such circumstances.

But Pirlo's physical fitness is no better than before, and he always needs to be rotated.

So Allegri put forward new requirements for Leon in view of Pirlo's rotation and Van Bommel's delay in starting.

"Huh? You want me to practice front penetration?"

On January 27, Li Ang, who was preparing to practice short passing on the training ground, looked incredulous when he heard Uncle Jon's new request for him.

"Yes, it's you, start practicing front penetration for me from today on."

"Isn't there Kevin (Boateng)? His forward penetration is better than mine."

"Then you two go forward together. He has a long shot and you have a header. The threat of the two of you rushing together will be several times greater."

Seeing that Uncle Jon didn't look like he was joking, Li Ang only felt a little sore in his balls.

It's not that he refuses to participate in the offense, but he penetrates into the opponent's penalty area to score points while the game is flowing smoothly. He has never participated in such an offensive mode before.

Can it really happen?

With habitual doubts, Li Ang and Boateng cooperated awkwardly in Allegri's specially formulated forward tactics.

On the afternoon of January 28, Ibrahimovic, Robinho, Pato and other forwards also participated in tactical drills on new offensive routines.

And Leon also thought he had figured out Allegri's true intention.

After all, practicing the new offensive routine is still very simple.

Either Ibrahimovic and several forwards are covering, and he and Boateng move forward to attack the opponent's defense the moment the wide players pass the ball.

Either he and Boateng rush in first to disrupt the opponent's defense deployment, and then Ibrahimovic and the others will fight the "harvest battle" as the second offensive echelon.

"Essentially, it's still about winning in chaos."

Li Ang consciously understood what Uncle Ji meant, and felt a little more relieved about this new offensive routine.

In the final analysis, he does not bear any responsibility for scoring goals. At best, he serves as a battering ram to help other offensive players attract defensive firepower.

As for covering Ibrahimovic, Pato or Boateng to score, it doesn't matter. He only needs to do his own covering work.

After several training sessions together step by step, Milan embarked on an away trip again on January 30, heading to South Sicily to challenge Catania Club.

Another relegation team hovering near the relegation zone, there was not much tension in Milan.

Even new aid Van Bommel looked much more relaxed after knowing the approximate strength of his opponent.

I don’t know if Uncle Jon is too satisfied with the quality of recent training, or if Pirlo is really tired.

Directly arranged for Van Bommel to start in this league round.

Li Ang felt a little panicked.

Van Bommel started as a defensive midfielder, so he and Gattuso had to slightly change their playing style.

Gattuso moves forward more to help with the passing, but he has to move forward to attack.

This training is training, and using it in the game is another matter. Li Ang felt that he could take it slow, but Allegri did not give him any time to adapt to the new role.

At three o'clock in the afternoon, as the whistle sounded in the Massimino Stadium, the 22nd round of Serie A between Milan and Catania officially started.

Today, apart from using new aid Van Bommel as the starting midfielder, Milan did not make any major personnel changes in other positions.

Ibrahimovic and Pato started as a double striker.

Boateng serves as the attacking midfielder, with Li Ang and Gattuso on both sides of the midfield.

On the defense, Nesta, who returned from injury in the last round and performed well, continues to start with Silva. Antonini rotates, left back Gianluca Zambrotta starts today, and right back Abate.

The starting goalkeeper is still Abbiati.

Catania's starting players didn't have much to say. Most of them looked "unfamiliar" to Li Ang.

There is only one Maxi Lopez and Gomez who he can still remember.

The former became famous in football in later generations because his wife Wanda was abducted by Icardi, the "Fudo Ming King" of the small world.

The latter is well-known to fans because of his outstanding performance in Atlanta.

But their current strength is not too outstanding.

Catania, like most relegation teams, suffers from offensive constipation and poor defense. Anyway, they are a mediocre team.

At first glance, it makes sense for Allegri to use such an opponent to practice new offensive and defensive routines.

Soon after the game started, Li Ang gritted his teeth and followed Boateng to seize the opportunity and rush forward.

I have to say, it feels really cool to have a defensive gate behind you to wipe your butt.

It was also the first time for Li Ang to enjoy such tactical treatment. After being cautious once or twice, he slowly let go and rushed forward. The effect was really noticeable.

In the fourteenth minute of the first half, Li Ang found the opportunity for the first time to rush forward and complete his first shot of the game.

The ball was slightly deflected under the challenge, but Allegri was quite satisfied off the field.

Boateng takes a long shot, and Li Ang rushes up to fight for the header. The offensive tactics behind the midfield are getting richer and richer~

"Who dares to say that I can't arrange an attack?"

Thinking of this, Allegri looked at Leon, who was slipping back to the midfield to fight against Catania's offensive players.

"This guy can be used anywhere. No, I have to study it further."