Chapter 029 Welcome to Genoa
Kaka's return to the team became the focus of attention of the entire Milan City.
The media no longer pursues reports and reports, and now Kaka is their favorite.
When the media was paying attention to him at first, Zhang Yang felt a little annoyed. Now, the media no longer paid attention to him and focused all on Kaka. Zhang Yang was a little uncomfortable, to be precise, he was a little jealous.
This proud young man showed greater enthusiasm in training. He knew that only by performing well on the court can he win the favor of the fans.
On that day, while Kaka was doing physical exercise under the guidance of Tasotti, Ancelotti came over, whispered to Tasotti, and called Kaka, saying, "What's wrong with recovering?"
Ancelotti's most worried about Kaka now. Now the team only has one striker, Zhang Yang. In this case, Kaka's condition is crucial. Moreover, Ancelotti's Milan really has Kaka's dependence symptoms. Although Zhang Yang performed well in the previous warm-up match, the league is about to begin, Ancelotti is still unsure, and he still habitually relies on Kaka.
Kaka replied: "It's OK, I think I can play in the game against Genoa."
Ancelotti nodded without comment. Kaka said he was fine, but Ancelotti still had to ask the team doctor. Kaka is too important for Ancelotti and Milan. The media once described Kaka as Milan's treasure. Once this treasure doesn't work, no matter how magical Milan is, it will not be able to play football that satisfies the fans.
Kaka said he was fine, and Ancelotti was a little worried. However, during training that afternoon, Kaka surprised Ancelotti. The Brazilian star had not fully recovered, and the first time the whole team practiced together after returning to the team was able to keep up with the rhythm of AC Milan. Whether it was a 7-on-7 half-court or the entire training, Kaka's reaction, movements, and passing were fine, and Kaka's long-distance running attack that fascinated the fans the most
When he appeared in training, he didn't see anything inappropriate. The only problem was that Kaka and Zhang Yang's cooperation were not enough. The two made passes and runs several times during training. However, as long as Kaka adapts to the team's rhythm, Ancelotti would feel much more at ease. As for Kaka and Zhang Yang's cooperation, it was only a matter of time in Ancelotti's opinion. Besides, Kaka and other Milan players had good cooperation before. They have played football together for several years, so they naturally had a tacit understanding.
The training for the past two days is prepared for the first round of the league match against Genoa.
After the training, Ancelotti brought a specially edited video of Genoa's game for everyone. Not only Zhang Yang didn't know about Genoa's opponent, but almost most Milan players didn't know about it, because Genoa was a newly promoted team. After being relegated to Serie B in 11 seasons in Serie B, after twelve years, Genoa finally got promoted to Class A again. Therefore, the entire Milan team, including head coach Ancelotti, didn't know much about Genoa.
However, Zhang Yang met a familiar face in this Genoa team, that is Genoa's striker Divaio. Last season, Divaio also played for Monaco in the Ligue 1. Divaio was on the court in the match between Marseille and Monaco. However, Divaio's trip to Monaco ended in a bleak situation like his compatriot Vieri, and his performance was very average.
It turned out that this man had returned to Serie A and came to Genoa. Zhang Yang said in his heart.
On August 25, 2007, the opening match of the 2007/2008 Serie A began. Lazio drew 2-2 with Turin at home, and Turin striker Rosina scored his first goal in Serie A this season.
Two hours later, the second game of the Serie A this season also started in Torino. After Juventus spent a season in Serie B, Juventus finally returned to Italy's top league. In the end, Juventus won 5-1 at home, Trezeguet scored a hat trick, and Yaqunta, who came on as a substitute, scored twice.
With the two games of the two teams in Turin City, the entire Apennines has become a world of football, with news about football everywhere, on the streets, on TV and newspapers.
Lazio won 2-2 Turin and Juventus 5-1 win by Warno, scored a total of ten goals in two games, Trezeguet scored a hat-trick, and Aquinta scored twice, which made fans very excited and had more expectations for the new season of Serie A.
"Turin Sports" even used the 'offensive storm' to describe it. This Juventus-pro-Juventus media even used such words, "Juventus told everyone five to one that they are back and that great Juventus is back. Now, Trezege and Yaqunta have set a good start for the shooters this season and have given them a letter of battle..."
AC Milan's match against Genoa was at 3:45 pm on August 26.
After a simple training on the afternoon of the 25th, Ancelotti led his disciples to Genoa on the team bus. They will stay in Genoa for one night to prepare for the next day's game.
There is no doubt that for Zhang Yang, who spent 43 million euros in AC Milan this summer, not only in Serie A, but also in Europe, this game is the touchstone of his performance in Serie A.
At this time, Milan City's attention to Kaka's return to the team cooled down slightly, and the media once again focused on Zhang Yang. Especially in the previous game, Juventus veteran Trezeguet scored a hat trick and Yaqunta scored twice. People's attention and expectations for Zhang Yang have been further improved.
It is more than two hours from Milan to Genoa. Some of the players dozed off in the Grand Bus, some played mobile games, some gathered together to play bridge, some were listening to music with their headphones, and some were interested in looking at the scenery outside the window.
Zhang Yang is one of the people who looks out the window and is about to usher in his first game in the Serie A or away game. This makes this young man very curious about everything. He knows that for him, this is a brand new journey.
"Do you want one?" Captain Martini and Gattuso changed seats, and he sat next to Zhang Yang and handed Zhang Yang a bag of nuts.
Martini was very happy about the team buying Zhang Yang. When he played against Marseille last season, the captain of Milan was very impressed by Zhang Yang. Martini welcomed such a talented shooter who could greatly enhance the team's offensive ability. Pirlo had invited Zhang Yang in the game against Marseille. Martini knew that in fact, he also mentioned this matter to the senior management of the Milan club. Berlusconi finally accepted Galliani's suggestion and decided to spend a lot of money to buy Zhang Yang. In a sense, this has a lot to do with the repeated suggestions of Martini and Milan veterans such as Pirlo.
"Thank you." Zhang Yang took it. Although he was not a snack control, he still refused to ignore Paul's kindness.
"Don't pay attention to the media, don't take it too seriously, play whatever you should." Maldini said, referring to the media's hype about whether Zhang Yang can score in this game, reflecting the value of more than 40 million.
Zhang Yang smiled, "I know, I'm not playing football for them. Don't worry, Paul, I'm never afraid of pressure, and pressure will only make me more excited."
Well, seeing Zhang Yang's confident smile, Maldini knew that he was worried in vain. He happily patted Zhang Yang's shoulder without saying anything. Such a new player is the favorite of veterans. He has strength, confidence, not rigidity, and has a sense of aura.
Zhang Yang looked at Ancelotti who was resting with his eyes closed, and smiled and said, "The coach is quite confident in this game."
Maldini smiled proudly and said, "Don't forget, we are European champions."
This is the foundation of the wealthy family, and with these world-class stars, this foundation and pride will continue to be passed on.
The two of them chatted in the back of the car for a while, and then Maldini returned to the front and sat with Pirlo. The two were whispering something. Gattuso sat back. He originally planned to chat with Zhang Yang, but when he saw Zhang Yang leaning on the back of the seat, he closed his eyes and took a nap. He could only flatten his mouth and closed his eyes to pretend to sleep.
Just after Zhang Yang took a nap, Genoa arrived. Although tomorrow is the game day, the whole city is already full of football. Genoa's fans are simply too enthusiastic.
The red body with the AC Milan team logo on it makes the AC Milan players very easy to recognize. It can be said that since they just arrived in Genoa's territory, Milan players have fully felt the enthusiasm of Genoa fans-
"Get back crying, Milan mixed seeds!"
"We will kill you!"
“Welcome to the slaughterhouse!”
"Milan, wash your neck and wait!"
On both sides of the road from the Milan team bus to the hotel where they stay, there are such banners everywhere, and they are available every once in a while. There is absolutely no need to worry that the AC Milan team players can't see it.
Suddenly, several cars drove from behind quickly, and then they were parallel to the bus of Milan. The skylight opened. A man wearing a Genoa jersey stood up and shouted something to the bus of Milan. The speed was not slow, and the scene was a bit noisy. Zhang Yang and his teammates couldn't understand what the guy was shouting. However, it didn't matter. They quickly knew that of course it was not a good thing-
These Genoa fans were holding something in their hands and threw it hard.
"Close the window quickly." Maldini suddenly shouted. A newcomer like Zhang Yang didn't know what was going on, but he still closed the window in a hurry.
As soon as I closed the car window, I heard a click, something hit the car window. The yellow liquid, and then Zhang Yang saw the eggshell that was still stuck to the car window.
What those people threw were eggs. Fortunately, it was not stones.
"Hey, I said, have we arrived in Afghanistan?" Zhang Yang stood up and turned his head to ask.
When no one answered his question, the Genoa fans in those cars cast a banner in a flash:
Milano, welcome to Genoa!
Chapter completed!