Starting from playing as a defensive midfielder for Real Madrid

The British media happily began to praise Tottenham.

As for the Italian media, there is only undeniable criticism of Milan and doubts about Allegri's tactical arrangements.

As if overnight, the team that had won eight consecutive victories in Serie A was no longer AC Milan.

Allegri obviously used the same tactics at that time, and the media could only flatter him endlessly.

But after losing to Tottenham, those former touting voices all turned into crusade.

Allegri gave some explanation for his formation at the post-match press conference.

But in the eyes of Italian reporters who were dissatisfied with the result at the moment, everything he said was just to defend his mistakes.

The Milan players who started the game were not treated much better.

Ibrahimovic, who missed an absolute chance, and Robinho, who was sleepwalking, were severely criticized by reporters.

Flamini started instead of Pirlo, who had some discomfort in his calf muscles.

He was directly labeled as "unsatisfactory" because he failed to guard Van der Vaart, the key figure in Tottenham's two counterattacks.

To be honest, this was a bit too harsh for Flamini.

He is not a pure defensive midfielder to begin with, so it is not appropriate to put all the blame on him for Milan's lack of midfield sweeping ability today.

But the media likes to single out a player to make a fuss about it and attract traffic.

Such methods are not surprising in the football public opinion circle.

However, Li Ang, who did not play a minute in this game, became the most mentioned object by the media and fans after the game.

There is no way. In the league two and a half days ago, the contrast between Milan's almost impenetrable midfield and the midfield and backfield today whose covering and defensive capabilities have dropped a lot is too stark.

If Li Ang can represent Milan in the Champions League, will Milan definitely win 100% against Tottenham at home?

No one dares to make such a guarantee.

But if Li Ang really appears in this game.

Then Milan fans have enough reason to believe it.

At least they wouldn't get such a tragic and failed result.

Unfortunately, such an assumption is just an assumption and cannot be truly realized.

In the second round, Milan also needs to fight Tottenham again without Li Ang in the midfield and backcourt.

Now, they need to put their frustrations away and focus on Serie A again.

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On the morning of February 17, after a day off, Milan’s first-team players gathered again in Milanello.

Allegri gave a pep talk before the official start of the training session.

The veterans in the Milan team also played their role at this time.

After winning various heavyweight honors and experiencing failure in various competitions, this small setback is nothing more than a normal thing in their careers.

People like Pato, Boateng, Flamini, Merkel and others may still be in a low mood.

But more Milan players, including Pirlo, Gattuso, Seedorf, Nesta and Ibrahimovic, have reset their mood and invested in a new round of preparation training for the league.

Li Ang had already been mentally prepared.

After all, when he came to Milan last month, he had already foreseen that Allegri's tactics might fail in the Champions League.

After all, the Champions League matches are constantly accelerating once they start to play. No one will accompany you in this slow-paced offensive and defensive battle.

Moreover, the teams that have reached the knockout stage of the Champions League are all tough characters who can fight hard for the chance to continue to advance.

If you dare to be stubborn, others will dare to press you and attack wildly. If you are not careful, the defensive team will always easily lose control of the rhythm of the game.

Without Li Ang, Milan's current midfield combination of veterans and recklessness cannot withstand the impact of Tottenham's young, powerful and good midfield.

It can only be said that this is fate.

After Li Ang played in the Champions League for Real Madrid this season, he will no longer be able to play for Milan.

This is not only Milan's regret, but also Li Ang's regret?

After regrouping, Milan played another away game in the league on February 20th and came to Verona.

Facing Chievo, another Serie A team that beat Napoli some time ago and then drew with Lazio.

Milan still fully respects and values ​​​​it from top to bottom.

All the main players started, and no one was left behind. The starting lineup announced by Milan before the game still made the fans feel at ease.

If we were hit in the Champions League, we can't let things slip easily in the league.

After all, even if the Champions League is lucky enough to defeat Tottenham, whether it can go further depends on the luck of the draw. There is too much instability.

In contrast, Milan fans who have gradually come out of their discomfort still pay more attention to this season's league results.

The meat on the edge of the mouth cannot be allowed to slip away like this.

Milan fans, who are eager to see the team continue to advance in the league, also spent a lot of money this time.

The total capacity of the Bentegoti Stadium, Chievo's home stadium, is just over 40,000, and it is difficult to fill it up for Serie A games.

But on February 20, there were as many as 20,000 fans wearing Milan's red and black jerseys in the Bentegoti Stadium!

This not only sold out the away tickets, Milan fans also bought a lot of tickets from the home team fans.

Okay.

Chievo's home ground instantly became a neutral stadium, and judging from the momentum of the fans on both sides singing team songs before the game, Chievo may not be as big as Milan!

Under such circumstances, the morale of Milan players naturally increased again.

The fans are so awesome, but if they still can't win, how can it be justified? !

Ibrahimovic exploded first.

Under the premise that Allegri once again decided to play offensive tactics, Ibrahimovic opened the scoring for Milan in the 23rd minute of the first half!

After receiving a spiritual pass from Seedorf, Ibrahimovic stretched his bow and arrow and directly hit Chievo goalkeeper Sorrentino with a volley.

Eight minutes later, Milan made a comeback. This time, Li Ang suddenly dribbled the ball forward and disrupted Chievo's midfielder's defensive arrangement.

Seedorf saw this and stepped forward decisively to follow up.

At the moment when Milan's two midfielders pressed against their own defense, Chievo's midfielder Constant lost his position and Li Ang took the opportunity to pass the ball to Seedorf near the top of the penalty area.

After Seedorf stopped the ball and made a slight adjustment, he once again succeeded with a kick that shocked everyone!

After taking a two-goal lead, the Milan players celebrated passionately at the Bentegoti Stadium, which was almost like their home stadium!

The clouds that had hung over Milan due to their defeat in the Champions League five days ago were beginning to melt away.

Allegri's depressed mood for five days was fully vented at this moment.

He pulled off his tie in a slightly grandiose manner on the sidelines and roared in celebration with the fans!

The wounds caused by the Champions League to Milan seem to have begun to slowly heal in the melting pot of Serie A.

The closer the date is to the launch, the more nervous foodies become. The follow-up data is very good, but the final results still depend on the first order data.

Therefore, foodies once again implore you all, at midnight on June 1st, which is what we usually prefer to say, late at night on May 31st.

Yes, that’s right, tonight!

Roma is going to play the Europa League final against Sevilla, and a new book for foodies is about to be put on the shelves. I urge all you guys, if you read the book and find it satisfying, you can give it an initial order!

This data is really, really important.

Foodies never ask for rewards, nor do they ask for the favor of every big-name reader to give them a full order, but for the first order, I ask the big-name guys to support me!

Foodies, thank you guys!