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"Georgio Chiellini?"

When the reporters at the scene heard the name from Yang Cheng's mouth, their first reaction was, "Who is he?"

No wonder, when Inter Milan introduced this guy, it was the Korean and Japanese World Cup, and everyone's minds were plunging into the World Cup, and few people would care about it. Inter Milan introduced a 17-year-old man from Livorno.

At that time, they just thought that this guy should be another embryo dug by Inter Milan scouts.

But now, they learned from Yang Cheng that the 18-year-old boy will follow the team to Rome to participate in the game against Lazio. As for whether to start or come on as a substitute, they don’t know yet.

At the same time, Martins also appeared on the roster.

The outside world is generally speculating on Inter Milan's starting defense line, because with the absence of Ferrari, Lucio and Zanetti, Inter's proud defense line seems to have become very fragile, and half of its main players are removed at once, so the personnel will inevitably be a bit dim.

"I am still full of confidence in our defense!" Yang Cheng interrupted the reporters' doubts with a smile.

A reporter immediately raised his hand, "Mr. Yang Cheng, Vieri said, he will score goals in the game, what do you think?"

Yang Cheng laughed, "He has been saying this for more than three years. Has he been in it?"

Faced with his replies, the reporters at the scene burst into laughter. If Vieri heard these words, he would be furious, because he really had never scored a goal in Inter Milan's game. From a certain extent, Vieri's goal efficiency was really not very high.

"After Lucio was absent due to injury, coupled with Ferrari's injury, would you make some adjustments to the defense line? If Cordoba plays as a center back, what about the right back?" another reporter asked.

Yang Cheng still smiled and was ambiguous, "Who said Cordoba wanted to play as a central defender?"

The reporters below were immediately in an uproar and immediately asked, "Who will play if Cordoba doesn't play the central defender?"

"Are you going to use Chiellini, the 18-year-old boy, to defend Vieri?"

"Do you still have surprise soldiers? Are you planning to change the formation?"

"You are planning to deliberately spread fake news and confuse your opponent, right?"

The reporters at the scene were all noisy and all followed suit.

Yang Cheng stood up from behind the rostrum of the press conference, waved his hand, and signaled that the scene would be quiet.

"I want to say that you will see the lineup of the game at that time. I have already said everything I should say. Thank you everyone, see you in Rome!"

After saying that, he waved to the reporters and turned around and left the press conference.

The reporters left behind were cursing in their hearts. This bastard was not clear and obviously wanted to be mysterious.

However, they all still feel that Cordoba is likely to play as a starting center back. Although the Colombian is physically far from Vieri, it is hard to guarantee that Yang Cheng will not use Nesta to defend Vieri?

It's just the offense and defense on the right, which is a big trouble. Zanetti and Cordoba have always been used in rotation. Now one is injured and the other is in the center. There is really no suitable candidate on the right. Could it be Zanbrotta's right move?

Anyway, a group of reporters began to guess in the press conference hall.

This speculation lasted until February 6, the moment before the cup was about to hit.

When Inter Milan's starting roster appeared in front of everyone, they were surprised to find that Yang Cheng had sent all his main players to play, and it seemed that he had made up his mind to win. In the central defender, he actually chose Chiellini.

Zambrota, Nesta, Chiellini and Cordoba, this is the defense line Yang Cheng lined up in this game.

Who is this Chiellini? Are you strong? Is it trustworthy?

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"Am I really okay?"

Sitting in the locker room, Chiellini was also asking himself.

Just as he was about to go out for a warm-up, he saw his parents and family sitting in the stands. He felt their support for him, and the care and love of the club and the head coach for him.

The tickets were sent by Yang Cheng, and even the tickets were for them to watch his first official match in Inter Milan, which made him very excited.

But while excited, he was a little nervous. Can I do it?

In the locker room, he didn't listen to the conversations between his teammates, so he looked at the tactical report carefully. This was handed over by Paul Bayer two days ago. It recorded many characteristics of players who might face him, the most obvious of which was Vieri.

When Yang Cheng arranged the tactics, he explained that Chiellini's task was to entangle Vieri.

He has comprehensive shooting skills and strong ability to seize opportunities, but he has the habit of shooting randomly after being anxious and is more unique.

The left and right feet are balanced, and the left foot is the main foot, so you must keep a close eye on it, especially when his left foot is pulled out of space, he will suddenly complete a burst shot, which is very dangerous and cannot give him a chance. The most obvious feature is that his legs are swinging very much, so you can pay attention to it if you pay attention.

Stop the ball on the chest is a good move. After suppressing the opponent with your body, half-turning and volleying is also a powerful tool. It is best to be able to defend around the front or destroy it in advance. If it really doesn't work, just harass him and prevent him from getting the ball easily.

He has excellent physical fitness, strong ball protection ability, simple and practical skills, but his instant impact ability is excellent, and he will suffer from head defense, so he must first stick him tightly and trust his teammates to assist in defense.

In the entire tactical report, Vieri's characteristics were commented very carefully, especially the analysis of his technical and tactical characteristics, which could better help Chiellini defend.

But even so, he still felt unsure.

Normally, the opponent is Vieri, the world-renowned Italian top striker, and he is just a fledgling guy who couldn't even play in the League C half a year ago. How could he compete with Vieri? What to compete with him?

"What? Very nervous?"

When Chiellini heard this, he suddenly raised his head and found that it was the old captain Bergomi. He immediately stood up, but Bergomi pressed him down again, "Don't be nervous, sit down and say."

The two sat down, and the Inter Milan players in the distance were still busy with their own affairs. Some even took off their clothes and walked the birds in the locker room, swaying everywhere.

"It's very nervous, right?" Bergomi asked.

Chiellini nodded, holding his hands tightly.

"When I first played, I was very nervous. Even every time I met a team with a great striker, I felt nervous, but once I got on the court, I forgot."

"Why?" Chiellini asked in surprise.

Bergomi smiled slightly, "Attention!" He pointed to his brain.

"As a central defender, we are the last line of defense of the team, so our responsibility is very difficult. We cannot make mistakes, because even a slight mistake will give the opponent a chance to score goals, so we always have to constantly put higher and higher requirements on ourselves!"

As a legendary figure in the centre-back, every word he said would make Chiellini feel that it is true.

"But in fact, many things are not as complicated as we imagined."

Seeing Chiellini's puzzled look, Bergomi smiled.

"For example, if you shoot, you should think that as a central defender, you should be very worried about the opponent's shot, right?"

Chiellini nodded constantly.

"In fact, the central defenders don't have to worry about their shooting, because usually, the better forwards are, the less they are, and they will be more patient in finding and creating the best opportunities, so we don't need to worry, but be patient."

"But what if the opponent really shoots?" Chiellini asked again.

"Then use our body to block it. This is our last step, and it is also a step that we will never use until we have to force it!"

When Bergomi said this, his eyes were full of determination.

"Usually, the most unstoppable mistake a central defender can make is to make a foot easily, which is a taboo!"

Chiellini understood that he had been scolded by the first team coaches half a year ago.

"Easy to play will make us lose our position. If you have been in the youth training camp, you will know very well that the basic technical trick for us to train forwards is to lure the opponent's defenders to play, so we cannot fall on this ourselves. We will never play easily, but once we play, we must be sure to kick the ball."

Chiellini nodded very well.

"Rescue is always the first choice for a central defender, because as long as you play the ball, no matter which direction or angle, as long as it is not facing our own goal..." Bergomi laughed, "It can win more time for us, so we will never make a foot easily. Once we make a foot, we have to make a foot clearance!"

Chiellini nodded constantly, and he felt that what Bergomi said was very useful to him.

"Small moves are essential for a defender, especially when the opponent takes the ball, use small moves to interfere in a secret place to prevent him from easily holding the ball and controlling the ball. These are normal, but you must not rely too much on it. Remember that these are just auxiliary."

"One other thing is that when defending head-on, you must not dodge. You must firmly block between the opponent and the goal. You can retreat, but you cannot dodge."

"Finally, it's the same old saying. I believe your teammates, and I believe they can help you defend the opponent's offense well, because an excellent defense line, or even an excellent team, is always based on the mutual trust of players. If you lose trust, everything will be a castle in the air."

Chiellini was very educated, and he really felt that what Bergomi said was very useful to him.

The opponent is an experienced old central defender and was once the top Italian target central defender. The experience he said can indeed help him.

"The central defender position requires experience. What I just said is just a general discussion, it is some basic things, and you have to accumulate and understand it yourself." Bergomi encouraged and patted Chiellini on the shoulder and stood up.

"Oh, by the way, Vieri is a player who hit the ball from the wing and is hitting the ball with a header in the back row. It's very powerful. You have to be careful. At this time, you should be blocked in front of the opponent."

"In other words, the best defense is that you are blocking the opponent and the ball, understand what I mean?"

"Yeah, I understand!" Chiellini nodded.

"Do it well, boy!" Bergomi smiled and encouraged.

This time he was asked by Yang Cheng to come and teach him some experience. How much he can understand depends on himself. After all, some things still have to be understood by himself.

When Yang Cheng clapped his palms and signaled everyone to gather and prepare to play the game, Nesta, Cordoba and other teammates all gave Chiellini some encouragement, and Emerson repeatedly stated that he would give him as much help as possible.

This can more or less reduce Chiellini's worries.

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When Vieri saw this, standing in front of him with a determined look on his face, his first reaction was to smile.

"Do you Inter Milan have no defenders?" Vieri asked with a smile.

"What are you doing?" Chiellini, the naughty boy, actually asked back.
To be continued...