Chapter 907: What Did You Do Wrong?

When Gao Xiaodong was being interviewed at Malpensa Airport, manager Aurelio and technical director Blanca were watching the Inter Milan players train through the office window of Inter Milan president Moratti, while Moratti was watching Manchester United arrive at the airport. live TV broadcast.

Moratti frowned when he saw so many Inter Milan fans going to the airport to welcome Gao Xiaodong.

After being drawn against Manchester United in the Champions League round of 16, Moratti thought about Gao Xiaodong coming to Milan.

How will the Nerazzurri welcome Gao Xiaodong?

Gao Xiaodong achieved great success in Inter Milan and won the love and respect of countless fans. However, he only played for Inter Milan for one year and left Inter Milan with liquidated damages. This undoubtedly angered many fans. Inter fans, even Moratti was annoyed.

Moratti originally thought that even if someone went to the airport to pick him up, it would probably be only Chinese fans, and maybe someone would question Gao Xiaodong, but he did not expect that there would be so many Inter Milan fans to greet Gao Xiaodong, and they would all support Gao Xiaodong. , did not go to cause trouble.

Did i do something wrong? Should I keep Gao Xiaodong at all costs?

Is it because I'm getting old and I no longer have the passion to buy Ronnie at all costs? Or is it that after winning the Triple Crown, I no longer have the ambition to make progress?

While Moratti was reflecting, manager Aurelio turned around and said to Moratti: "Leonardo spent the entire afternoon studying tactics to deal with Gao Xiaodong. Isn't he a little too cautious?" ?”

Technical Director Blanca said: "It's not that Leon is cautious, but that Gao Xiaodong can play in too many positions. He can change positions at any time. If you don't defend carefully, you will definitely be caught off guard."

Aurelio sighed: "Originally this was our Inter Milan's super weapon against our opponents, but now this weapon has become Manchester United's."

When Gao Xiaodong was at Inter Milan, he had conflicts with Blanca. Blanca actually supported Gao Xiaodong's transfer, but Aurelio did not approve of Gao Xiaodong's transfer.

Moratti looked away from the TV and said, "Do you think we can freeze Gao Xiaodong?"

Blanca and Aurelio shook their heads almost at the same time. Blanca said: "It is impossible to completely freeze Gao Xiaodong. He can advance and attack, retreat and defend. He can play on the wing and in the middle. It can be said that as long as he If the team has weaknesses, he can attack them, and even if our defense is impeccable, he can still play a role in the defense."

Aurelio said angrily: "So,

We shouldn't have sold Gao Xiaodong at that time. "

Blanca said: "What do you mean whether it should be sold or not? Gao Xiaodong left with liquidated damages. We have no choice. The only blame is that Gao Xiaodong has no feelings for Inter Milan."

Aurelio said: "Gao Xiaodong is greedy for money. If he is given more annual salary, I don't believe he can't be kept."

"Okay, okay, everyone has left for almost a year, why are you still arguing." Moratti interrupted the two giants of Inter Milan. During the transfer process of Gao Xiaodong, Moratti did not try his best to retain Gao Xiaodong, so O He also felt uncomfortable listening to Lelio's words.

Moratti said: "The team is in very bad shape now. There is basically no hope for the league. There must be no more mistakes in the Champions League."

Aurelio said solemnly: "The Champions League is against Manchester United. Manchester United is holding back its energy to avenge the Champions League final. It will be difficult for us to win."

Blanca said: "From a coaching point of view, Ferguson is cunning and cunning, and Leonardo is much worse than him. In terms of players, Manchester United also reached the final last season and was not worse than us. Now they have another Gao Xiaodong. We are even worse. In terms of form, Manchester United is undefeated in the third line and in great form. We are even worse than them. Our only advantage is the advantage of home court."

Moratti said impatiently: "You mean we have a high chance of losing."

Aurelio said: "It's not a big deal, it's just a matter of a few centimeters."

Blanca said: "If we talk about advantages, we still have one. Manchester United is eager for revenge and has an unstable mentality. If we can hold on to the first half and prevent Manchester United from scoring, I think our hope of victory is still not small."

Moratti sighed: "We won the Triple Crown last season. I really didn't expect this season to decline so sharply. It has only been 25 rounds of the league and we have almost lost the hope of defending the Champions League. If we are not careful, we will lose the Champions League." Stopped in the top 16, you think, what did we do wrong? Was it because we sold Gao Xiaodong, sent Mourinho away, or hired the wrong Benitez?"

Branca said: "I think it's because of Mourinho's departure. His Inter Milan and the current Inter Milan are simply two teams."

Aurelio disagreed with Blanca's view, "I think it was Gao Xiaodong's departure. Benitez is no worse than Mourinho. Gao Xiaodong's departure is fatal. How many goals did Gao Xiaodong score last season?" Ball, no one can fill this hole."

Moratti said sadly: "Tell me, why are Mourinho and Gao Xiaodong leaving Inter Milan one by one? Is Inter Milan really that much worse than Manchester United and Real Madrid?"

Branca said: "Our Inter Milan is no worse than Manchester United and Real Madrid, but the Premier League and La Liga are now much better than Serie A. Even if we offer the same annual salary, the commercial value of the Premier League and La Liga will exceed Serie A."

Aurelio said: "I think Mourinho and Gao Xiaodong may have chosen to leave Serie A because they no longer have higher challenges in Inter Milan."

Moratti touched the white hair on his head and sighed: "I have invested countless money and energy in Inter Milan for 17 years. I never thought about leaving Inter Milan before, but now I suddenly feel that my era may be over. ”

After hearing this, Aurelio quickly advised: "Chairman, the current results are only temporary. As long as we can overcome the current difficulties, we will definitely regain our glory. After all, we were the triple crown champions last season."

Blanca also said: "If we can win Manchester United and reach the semi-finals of the Champions League, this season will not be considered a failure. In fact, the team is like this now. Even the top giants cannot guarantee to win the championship every year. .”

Aurelio said: "You're right. Even if Mourinho and Gao Xiaodong don't leave, we don't dare to say that we can definitely win the league championship and the Champions League championship."

Moratti said: "Actually, the departure of Mourinho and Gao Xiaodong just touched me. My idea of ​​​​quitting is because Italian football can still achieve good results at the competitive level in the international arena, but at the economic level Basically, we are all internally consumed and supported entirely by our own strength. The same is true for Inter Milan. Now it seems that this method is obviously outdated. For a team, building a huge fan cohesion and belonging Your own personality is the highest-level asset, but with our current conditions and outdated hardware facilities, it is difficult to continue to develop and grow in the right direction. Building a large and stable overseas market is part of the club's long-term plan Choice, this work is not easy, the investment is huge, but now my energy can no longer keep up. "

Blanca and Aurelio were shocked, thinking that Moratti was going to sell the club's equity, and hurriedly advised: "Chairman, you can't quit. Inter Milan can do without Mourinho, and it can do without Gao Xiaodong, but it can't be done without." You, you are the backbone of Inter Milan."

Moratti suddenly felt that he had said too much and changed his words: "My withdrawal does not mean the withdrawal of the Moratti family. I plan to let my son Angelo take over my class. They and the young people of Leonardo's generation will Only by changing the past business and management concepts can we keep up with the trend of the times.”

"The eldest son's talent is no less than yours. With your support, the eldest son will definitely be able to take over smoothly and help Inter Milan continue to be glorious."

Blanca and Aurelio breathed a sigh of relief when they heard this. In fact, Moratti has been slowly cultivating his son Angelo over the years. Moratti is gone, and as long as the Moratti family is in charge of Inter Milan, veterans like them can stay.

"With five league titles and one Champions League title, Inter Milan has gone through a glorious period. Even a short-term downturn is okay, as long as we are on the right path."

"Yes, the chairman is right." Blanca and Aurelio said in unison.

"What's the use of being reasonable? The main thing is to do it. Okay, you can go back and I'll take a rest."

Blanca and Aurelio left, and Moratti sat silently on the sofa, lost in thought.