Chapter 323: Three major battles!
Back in Milan, Tang Jue immediately held a secret meeting with Maldini, Ronnie, Kaka and others. The main content they discussed was how to win the Serie A championship, of course it could not affect the Champions League. The meeting lasted for a long time and the debate was very fierce. Tang Jue put his eloquence to the extreme. Three hours later, everyone reached a consensus.
The consensus is: Serie A championship is possible, and the goals of the new season are Serie A and Champions League, two championships!
The result was out, but it had to be supported by Ancelotti and Galliari. Without their support, this goal would not be possible.
Everyone thought that among these two people, as long as they could convince Ancelotti. As for the work of persuading Galiari, it was Ancelotti's business. Then, one person must be determined and told Ancelotti about the results of the discussion tonight. Finally, the meeting unanimously decided to let Don Jue go to talk to Ancelotti.
Tang Jue looked at Maldini with some anger and said, "Damn it, you are the captain, and I am not, why did I go to talk to the coach?"
Ronnie looked at Maldini and smiled, "Don't pay attention to him, he did this matter. If he doesn't say it, forget it."
Kaka looked at Tang Jue's angry expression and felt relieved, so he said happily: "Maldini, convincing people is what Tang is best at. Look, aren't we fooled by him tonight? So, it's the most appropriate thing for him to go."
Everyone laughed happily, yes, they had a good talk tonight, they were very happy. If the plan could be implemented smoothly, then they would create a miracle in football history. Tang Jue looked at everyone and said sadly: "You damn guys. OK, I'll talk, but I have a requirement."
Maldini asked with a smile, "What are the requirements?"
"If I convince the coach, each of you will treat me to a drink!"
Ronnie smiled and said, "No problem! We invite you to drink and you pay the bill!"
Everyone burst into laughter again!
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At 8 p.m. on September 6, Milan Club Head Coach's Office.
Ancelotti looked at Tang Jue and said helplessly: "Tang, you can't convince me, why bother? This is the reality. If you lose 15 points, no one will be crazy enough to compete for the Serie A championship. This is an impossible goal."
"Be realistic. If you have ambitions, you should put it on the Champions League and the Italian Cup. Look, isn't it a very attractive thing to defend the Champions League?"
Tang Jue shook his head and said, "Defending the Champions League is indeed a very attractive thing. I have never denied it. But the Serie A championship is also very attractive to me. Thinking about how amazing it is to win the Serie A championship with a loss of 15 points. Thinking of this, I feel excited!"
Ancelotti said helplessly: "Okay. As long as you convince me tonight, I will agree with your point of view and convince Galiari."
After saying that, Ancelotti picked up her arms and looked at Tang Jue with interest.
Tang Jue took out two pieces of paper from his body and put them on the table. Ancelotti looked down and saw these two pieces of paper. They were the schedule of Serie A and the schedule of the Champions League this season.
Tang Jue pointed to the Serie A schedule and said: "Serie A starts on September 10th. We have four games in September, five games in October, and the last game in October is against Inter Milan. If we can narrow the score gap between the two teams to within ten, then as long as we defeat Inter Milan, the points gap will be only single digits!"
Ancelotti thought for a while, pursed her lips, shook her head and said, "It's hard! We have to recover five points in eight games, it's hard! Because we have three more Champions League games in September."
Tang Jue pondered for a moment and said, "Okay. What you said makes sense. Take a step back and say, we are in September and October, and the match with Inter Milan, narrowing the points gap to single digits. I think this is still possible."
Ancelotti didn't say anything. Tang Jue continued to sell his stuff: "Next, November and December, we have nine games, and if we narrow the points gap to five points, then we have a chance in the second half of the season!"
After the 19th round of Serie A, it entered the winter break. Tang Jue meant to narrow the points gap to five points before the winter break. Obviously, this is a very bold idea. It is still possible if Milan gave up the Champions League and focused on Serie A.
Ancelotti shook his head and said, "In November and December, we have three more Champions League games to play. In addition, many players on the team also have to play in the European Cup qualifiers, and Ronnie and the others want to play in the Copa America. People's energy is limited, and you are too idealistic."
Tang Jue felt that he was too thick, so he started from the beginning: "Coach, let's look at the problem this way. Before the winter break, the Champions League group stage will be completed, with a total of six games. According to past experience, as long as you get about ten, you can qualify."
Tang Jue pointed to the Champions League schedule and said: "In the first three games, we scored nine points, so we can basically confirm the group qualifying. Then we can focus all our energy on Serie A."
Ancelotti followed Tang Jue's finger and looked at the names of the three opponents in the group stage of Milan - Aek Athens, Anderlecht, and Lille. To be honest, Milan drew a good draw, but there were no strong opponents in the group stage. He was sure to win three consecutive games in the first three games.
Ancelotti's brows frowned and looser, looser and frowned. Obviously, his heart began to struggle, and Tang Jue was right. Before the winter break, the Champions League will not consume too much energy. If he can qualify from the group in advance, then he can chase points in Serie A crazy way.
Tang Jue looked up at Ancelotti and said, "As for the European Cup qualifiers and the American Cup qualifiers, we are playing, and Inter Milan players are also playing."
Ancelotti nodded, and Tang Jue continued: "From Inter's perspective, they must think that the Serie A championship is the one in their pocket, and they will put a lot of energy into the Champions League. Over the years, their results in the Champions League have been average. Don't Moratti want to win a Champions League trophy?"
Tang Jue pointed to the Inter Milan group and said, "Look at Inter Milan's group opponents, Bayern, Sparta Moscow, and Sporting Lisbon. They have to work hard to qualify from the group. So it is quite possible for us to narrow the points to single digits in September and October."
Tang Jue feels that his ideas are clearer now. First, he starts with the situation in Milan, and then analyzes the situation in Inter Milan. Milan's opponents in the Champions League group stage are a little weaker than Inter Milan. If Milan can determine the group qualifying early, then he can focus on Serie A.
Inter Milan is still working hard to qualify for the Champions League group at this time. Milan can use this time to chase points wildly.
Seeing that Ancelotti was a little moved, Tang Jue continued: "I have communicated with Ronnie, Kaka, Maldini and others. They all think it is still possible to achieve a double harvest of Serie A and Champions League!"
Ancelotti began to carefully study the two schedules, and Tang Jue did not disturb him. After a long time, Ancelotti raised his head, closed his eyes, and said lightly: "It's possible!"
Tang Jue was delighted. Just as he was about to speak, Ancelotti opened his eyes and looked at him and said, "It is difficult to reduce the points to five points before the winter break." Tang Jue's face suddenly looked a little ugly, Ancelotti continued, "But, this is possible!"
After saying that, Ancelotti laughed, because Tang Jue's expression made him think that this child was too cute. Tang Jue also laughed, after all, he had won the first battle. Both of them tacitly agreed and did not talk about the Club World Cup. Perhaps in their eyes, the Club World Cup was not important at all.
Everyone knows that it is extremely difficult to enter the knockout stage of the Champions League. To achieve results in the Champions League, you must do your best. This will inevitably affect the results of the domestic league.
"So, let's continue talking about your plans." Ancelotti said: "What's after the winter break?"
Tang Jue pointed to the Serie A schedule and said: "In the 27th round, we will play against Inter again. Before that, due to the Champions League, we cannot chase points wildly, so we can only try not to widen the gap in points."
"Twenty-seven rounds are a life-and-death battle for us. As long as we defeat them, we will narrow the gap in points to one game. At that time, the pressure will be on Inter Milan, and maybe they will make mistakes. That is our opportunity!"
Ancelotti looked at the Serie A schedule and March 11th. If Milan could chase points wildly before the winter break, that day would be the day to decide the Serie A championship!
Exhausted a long breath. Ancelotti looked at the white ceiling and said, "Maybe what you said makes sense."
Tang Jue rested his heart and said, "The last eight rounds of games are a critical period for us to overtake the points. I think if we can achieve our previous goals, how high the morale of the team will be. We will overtake the score with high morale and then win the lost Serie A championship!"
According to the second-instance judgment of the Italian Football League, Milan's Serie A title was cancelled last season. This was quite painful for Milan. In their opinion, there was no problem with the championship last season.
Ancelotti's eyes suddenly became brighter and her waist was straightened!
Tang Jue knew he was about to succeed, so he said: "Coach, we divide the game of this season into three stages, each stage, we call it a battle. The first battle is September and October. Our goal is to qualify from the Champions League group in advance, and to narrow the gap in Serie A points to two games, that is, within six points."
"The second battle is from November to March. Our goal is to reduce Serie A points to one game, that is, within three points, and continue to move forward in the Champions League knockout round."
"The third battle is from mid-March until the end of the season. This is the final stage of the three major battles, and the most important and difficult stage. Our goal is to win the Serie A and Champions League championships!"
Ancelotti's eyes were brighter!
The room became quiet, and Ancelotti took out a lighter to light a cigarette. After a while, the room was filled with smoke because he smoked too quickly!
"Three major battles?" Ancelotti said to himself: "It's very appropriate!"
Ancelotti pressed the cigarette hard in the ashtray, looked up at Tang Jue and said, "If you can achieve the goal of the first battle, I will support you!"
A smile crawled out from Tang Jue's eyebrows, and the purpose tonight was finally achieved. How could a famous coach like Ancelotti easily agree to something? He must determine the direction based on the development of the matter.
"If I can achieve the second battle, I can consider giving up the Italian Cup and focusing on Serie A and the Champions League!"
Ancelotti finally said, "The goal is great, just wait and suffer!"
Chapter completed!