Chapter 269 Another Lighthouse Derby
The "Beacon Derby" has never lacked gimmicks and stories.
During the first "Beacon Derby" this season, the battle of verbalism between Gao Zheng and Antonio Donnarumma started a wave of **.
During the game, Gao Zheng even completed a hat-trick, but actually scored four goals... but that goal was counted as an own goal.
It was also after that game that Gao Zheng's attitude aroused the dissatisfaction of some Italian media and collectively condemned Gao Zheng by the media. Finally, the statement that Gao Zheng reserved the golden boots and has influenced it to this day.
It can even be said that it was the "Beacon Derby" that eventually gave birth to the Golden Boot competition.
Gao Zheng is the focus of the "Lighthouse Derby".
In this second round of "Lighthouse Derby", everyone naturally has to pay attention to what he will say.
Will you still have a verbal battle with Donnarumma before the game?
Gao Zheng faced a group of reporters outside the Mugnaini training base and was asked about the next "Beacon Derby".
"Is Antonio Donnarumma going to play in this game?" Gao Zheng asked back, which made some of the reporters burst into laughter.
"It shouldn't be!" Frechero replied loudly.
"Ah, that's a pity." Gao Zheng lowered his head and shrugged, and the reporters burst into laughter.
Amid the laughter, a reporter asked: "Gao, more than a season ago, it was because of the loss of the 'Beacon Derby' that brought Sampdoria to the second division. Will this game become your revenge battle?"
Gao Zheng nodded simply: "Yes, this will be a battle of revenge. I'm glad to see that in less than two seasons, we and their status have undergone such a completely dramatic upside-down."
If it were other opponents, Gao Zheng might have said it another way, for example, his famous "XXX" just accidentally blocked our way to victory."
And his directness now fully demonstrates that he understands the rules of the "Derby" game very well.
Here, it is normal to fight to death the mortal enemy in the city.
"Will you want Genoa to be downgraded?"
"If possible, why not?" Gao Zheng replied rudely. "But unfortunately, the game between them and us is not in the third round to the end."
The last time Sampdoria was kicked out of the second division by Genoa was in the third round of the season.
Since there are only three rounds left before the end of the league, Sampdoria lost that game and was basically ineffective and had to be relegated.
But now it is different. Genoa and Sampdoria are the 32nd round of the league. Even if Genoa loses this game, they still have six games to struggle.
So losing to Sampdoria does not necessarily mean relegation, which is what makes Sampdoria supporters feel the most regrettable.
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After Gao Zheng's words outside the Mugnaini training base were reported by the media, Genoa was extremely angry.
But this is the "Beacon Derby", so the Trade Courier cannot say this time that Gao Zheng has a bad character and disrespects his opponent. If they dare to say that, they will wait to be slapped in the face by the 19th Century Newspaper.
Speaking of which, Gao Zheng really did what he said. Until now, although the Trade Courier reporters have been following Sampdoria, Gao Zheng has never accepted any interviews with him.
Whether it was a press conference or a sideline interview, Gao Zheng had paid attention to the reporter of the Trade Courier.
What was Genoa's reaction to Gao Zheng's provocation?
Within the Genoa team, everyone will discuss the most important things to pay attention to recently. The most important thing to pay attention to this week is naturally the "Beacon Derby" on the weekend.
As soon as Gao Zheng's remarks came out, they aroused heated discussions among everyone.
"That tall is too much!" Inmobile expressed his indignation.
Donnarumma immediately echoed: "I'm right, he is indeed an annoying guy!"
"It's so deceptive!" The team's midfielder Matuzaren was also very dissatisfied with Gao Zheng's attitude.
In fact, since the last "Lighthouse Derby", Genoa's players have been very unhappy with Gao Zheng.
For Sampdoria, this game was their fight of revenge, but for Genoa, isn't it the same?
They want to avenge such a miserable revenge for the last game.
"I think it's a good thing." Amid a group of indignant people, a voice suddenly sounded.
It is the team's main goalkeeper Frey.
Everyone turned their heads to look at him.
Frey said in full view: "Froe Gao's speech, we can see that they are confident in winning this game, and even feel that beating us can be effortless. This kind of despising us will certainly be unpleasant, but it also shows our chances. Pride and underestimating the enemy is the most deadly."
When everyone heard Frey say this, they can't help but nod and agree with Frey's statement.
Isn’t Gao Zheng’s arrogance so arrogant and shows their arrogance?
"They must have thought they could beat us easily, but what will they do when they find that we are not that easy to deal with in the game? I think that if you are in a panic, then it will be our chance. So there is no need to pay attention to them now. When we beat them in the game, no matter what we say, they will not be able to pay back!"
"Sebastian is right!" The team's captain Moretti also stood up. "This game is a key game for relegation. We must win anyway! If Sampdoria thinks we are soft persimmons that can be pinched at will, then break their teeth! This is at our home court!"
"That's right! This is our home court!"
The locker room was filled with excitement and fighting spirit.
Although Genoa is in poor condition recently, they have lost six consecutive rounds of competition before meeting Sampdoria.
But this does not hinder the team's confidence, because the derby is completely different from other games.
Besides, as captain Moretti said, this time it is their home court.
Any ordinary fan knows how great the advantage of home games is.
In two seasons, Sampdoria lost the same-city derby and was relegated. A large part of the reason was that Sampdoria was away at the time. If Sampdoria was at home, the result would probably be different.
And this time, Genoa is at home, why do they think they will definitely lose?
Now every Genoa player is holding back his energy and wants to surprise Sampdoria, who is proud to underestimate the enemy, in the game.
Moretti looked at his teammates' gritting faces and was full of confidence in the upcoming game.
When the team is unwinding continuously and morale falls to a low point, a "beacon derby" may become a turning point in the team's fate this season.
Let Sampdoria be happy for another two days. By then, the Ferraris Stadium will let them see hell!
Antonio Donnarumma was also happy.
Before the last "Lighthouse Derby", when he scolded Gao Zheng, he could not resonate with his teammates so much. After that game, everyone obviously saw clearly what kind of person Gao Zheng was.
Chapter completed!