Although losing the game and putting the team in trouble, Di Francesco still gave the players a vacation after the game.

And it wasn't for one day, it took two full days!

"Everyone is very tired at the end of the season, so take a good rest, don't think about the lost game, and don't think about the last game next. Go with your family and friends, go shopping, and have fun. After the rest, we will come back to prepare for this last game."

On the plane back to Genoa from Rome, head coach Di Francisco said to the players who were not very emotional.

Everyone was surprised that losing the game left the team's original good situation gone, and every player blamed himself. This game should not be the result. But they relaxed after knowing that AC Milan was tied by Roma, which led to such a result.

This is their fault.

They thought the head coach would get furious and punish them, such as canceling the day after the game.

But what they didn't expect was that the head coach not only did not lose his temper, but did not cancel their holiday, but instead gave them one more day off than usual.

There is only five days between the 37th and 38th rounds of the league. Putting aside the two-day holiday, there is only three days left for them to prepare for the game.

Is the time too tight to prepare for Juventus in three days?

But Di Francesco did not explain why he arranged this way.

In short, when returning to Genoa after the game, all Sampdoria players who played against Lazio received a rare two-day vacation.

They can use these two days of vacation to relax fully, both physically and mentally.

The media questioned Di Francesco's arrangement, believing that when the war is approaching, taking two days off in one go will probably make it difficult for players to return to their best condition. Generally speaking, one day is enough, and the players' competitive state will not be interrupted.

But two days off will inevitably make people worry.

In the past two days, the media can always take photos of Sampdoria players shopping and relaxing.

Judging from the smiles on these players' faces, they are really enjoying the holiday.

Gao Zheng also appeared in the photo of the reporters. In the photo, he was wearing a casual outfit, holding a paper bag with Focacha in his arms, grinning at the camera, and smiling brightly in the sun.

The 19th Century newspaper commented on this scene: "Gao looks in a good mood. It seems that the result of losing to Lazio in the last round did not affect his mood. This is reassuring. A normal high is the guarantee of our last round of defeating Juventus..."

But in the same photo, the interpretation of "Milan Sports" is completely different from "Nineteenth Century": "Look at the smile on Gao's face, how bright and happy it is. If you only look at this smile, you must think that Sampdoria has qualified for the Champions League next season in advance, but in fact, it is the opposite. Sampdoria lost the game against Lazio and was forced into a desperate situation - so Gao's smile is strange. Why can he still laugh in such a situation? Di Francisco's arrangement of giving the team two days off is definitely a big defeat! If the team collapses in the end and loses to Juventus, then his decision must be a key factor!"

Look, the same photo, but because of the position of not understanding, the interpretation of the same photo is completely different, and it goes in the opposite direction.

So who should you believe in?

If you want to believe, you will believe whoever you want.

If you are willing to believe that players appearing in front of the camera with a smile is a sign of confidence and have the ability to win the game, then believe this.

If you think Di Francisco's approach is inappropriate, the players can laugh after losing a key game, which fully shows that they have no shame, no desire to win or lose, are satisfied with the qualification for the European Cup, and are not qualified for the Champions League, and it is also good to participate in the UEFA Cup... Then you must be willing to believe the statement of "Milan Sports" and think that Sampdoria is going to be in trouble this time.

In fact, Sampdoria's last round of league opponent Juventus has won the league championship this season in advance and they have successfully defended their title.

Logically speaking, this is an opponent with no desires and no desires. With the idea of ​​disgusting competitor AC Milan, Sampdoria may not be able to let him go.

But unfortunately, in the first half of the league, Sampdoria defeated Juventus 2-1 away, and Gao Zheng's performance in the end made Juventus players and fans very dissatisfied.

Both sides have formed a bond.

Therefore, no one will let Sampdoria go.

Even if they have won the championship in this game early, they will definitely fight Sampdoria away.

When I think of this, the fans of AC Milan are very happy and have a little gloating. When Gao Zheng, you were so arrogant in front of other media reporters, saying that you are a mountain and scored twice in the game. When you shamelessly delayed time at the end of the game, did you think that one day your destiny would be in the hands of Juventus?

It’s really a good cycle of reincarnation. Who has the heaven spared?

The statements of Juventus players in the interview before the game also seem to confirm this.

"We will do our best. Although we have won the championship ahead of schedule, striving to win every game is the best way to respect our opponents." Juventus midfielder Vidal said.

In this way, Juventus was tied by Cagliari at home in the last round of the league. It must be because Juventus looked down on Cagliari...

In the game against Cagliari, Conte puts Buffon, Barzali, Lichsteiner, Marchisio, Vidal and other players who usually play the main players on the bench. How can such a lineup deserve the saying "respect for the opponent"?

Even Bidal didn't play in the last game, how could he have the attitude to say that?

But if they don’t care, they just say that, the meaning of Sampdoria is very obvious.

Except for Vidal, other Juventus players said so in interviews.

Center Ben Turner, who was loaned from Arsenal this season, also ridiculed Gao Zheng for not having a sports ethics in the first place: "We are a very professional team. Although we have won the championship ahead of schedule, we will never do anything that violates sports ethics. After all, we are not a certain 'mountain'..."

Even head coach Conte said: "...I will send out the strongest lineup. I am not satisfied with our performance in the last round of the league. I hope to end the season with a victory."

Buffon is also the focus of the reporters' concern. Gao Zheng scored two goals in the last game and helped Sampdoria score all three-pointers. So this time, will Buffon successfully take revenge?

How does Buffon view Gao Zheng, who has already won the Golden Boot and has broken the record?

"There are almost no one who can achieve this at his age, so he is very amazing." Buffon shrugged at the end of the training. "I have to admit that the last time we fought with him, we underestimated the enemy as a whole and didn't know him well enough. But this time it's different. No one in our team would take it lightly. In order to win this game, we have made sufficient preparations."

A reporter asked: "Is Conte letting so many main players take a rest in the last game, is it also for this game?"

Buffon smiled without saying a word, waved his hand to say goodbye.

Looking at his departure back, Pastoria in the crowd of reporters laughed.
Chapter completed!