One Hundred and Seventieth IX Enemy Road Narrow

“Starting from coaching Real Madrid ()”

Perhaps because of the Telgate incident, the Italian Football Association carried out self-cleaning, new personnel and new styles. After winning the World Cup in Germany, they quickly engaged in a series of lively events in the headquarters building next to the Borghese Museum in Rome. Celebrations.

One of them is to paste huge posters of the Italian national team on both sides of the five-story headquarters building.

On one side is the scene of the team holding the World Cup at the Allianz Arena in Germany, and on the other side is a poster of the eleven players who started the final.

It is nearly 20 meters high, and it is very spectacular from a distance.

But today, the headquarters of the Football Association, which usually doesn't attract much attention, has attracted a lot of attention. Even across the narrow road at the door, there are many media reporters waiting.

They all came for today's third knockout round of the Coppa Italia.

The lottery was arranged in the venue on the third floor of the headquarters building. Representatives of the sixteen teams that entered the third round gathered together, all of them from Serie A and Serie B. The teams in C1 and C2 were basically different. thought about it.

Italy's style of play is conservative, and upsets are rare.

Juventus is represented by sporting director Alessio Seco, who despite the team's relegation to Serie B and despite scandals such as Calciopoli, is still the most talked about, even the most popular on the scene people.

The reason is not difficult to guess, because many Serie A and Serie B teams have cooperation with Juventus in youth training.

In contrast, Marino of Naples is not very popular.

Spoilers are always ostracized.

Neither Serie A nor Serie B are very happy with Napoli's rise.

The competition is fierce, no one knows whether the next unlucky one will be me.

...

The lottery process is actually very simple, there are standard procedures, and there are also officially licensed media entering the venue to take pictures to witness.

The final result surprised everyone at the scene.

Because after fourteen teams were drawn in eight games, only Naples and Juventus were left.

Basically, there is no need to guess. The two teams are definitely tied together. The only suspense is, who will play at home?

The expression on Marino's face has been drawn according to the lottery. In the end, he was almost expressionless.

Fifteen teams, how did Juventus get drawn?

Even if you draw Lazio, that's fine.

He even wanted to stand up, go to the stage, and take a look, is there any shady scene?

How unlucky!

Not only Marino was stunned for a moment, but even Alessio Seco was obviously a little surprised, followed by a burst of ecstasy.

Then, Juventus' young sporting director laughed happily.

Even if it was Naples who played at home in the end, he didn't mind.

Look at his breezy expression, as if this is the best result for him.

In fact, long before Italy's first-round draw, he said he wanted to touch Naples.

Unexpectedly, it was not until the third round.

"This is a single knockout match, Pierpaolo." Seko smiled and turned his head to look at Marino with a gloomy face.

Anyone can see that in Serie B, or even in Serie A, the vast majority of teams encountering Juventus are close to death.

Although it sold more than 80 million euros, the strength of this team is still very strong, and the team is very strong.

A skinny camel is bigger than a horse, even if he is relegated, he is still Juventus!

On the other hand, Naples, no matter how strong, no matter how dark the horse, even if there is a double crown coach, it is still a newly promoted Serie B.

In terms of overall strength, the two sides are not at the same level at all.

If Gao Shen was given more time, maybe the situation would be completely different. He might create an upset, but now, the season has just started, and his team is a start-up. How is that possible?

Italy does not believe in upsets!

After drawing lots, Seko laughed and walked towards Marino all the way,

Stand before him.

Everyone knows that he had a verbal fight with De Laurentiis, and he also had a disagreement with Gao Shen, and the two sides had a deep grudge.

Now, Yuanjia Road is narrow, Naples is difficult!

"It's a pity, Pierpaolo. I was looking forward to seeing Naples go further, but fate made our two teams meet so soon. I can only say, I'm sorry." Seko said confidently laughed.

Marino is not an ordinary person either, he quickly calmed down, seeing Seko's face made him angry.

Before he went north to Rome, De Laurentiis said a word to him: No matter who is drawn, don't be cowardly, kill him!

At this moment, Marino gritted his teeth secretly when he saw Seko's triumphant appearance.

"What? Learned to read poetry and changed your career to become a poet? Is your major literature?" Marino asked with a sneer.

Seko's expression changed immediately, and he said coldly, "What did you say?"

"Anyway, we've met each other, you're going to die, see you on the court!" Marino said harshly.

After speaking, the general manager of Naples turned around and left, ignoring Seko who was furious behind him.

Now that we have met, what else is there to say?

As soon as he walked out of the venue, he called Gao Shen in the corridor.

"It's bad luck, I got Juventus." Marino said in a low mood.

After a few seconds of silence on the phone, a high-pitched laughter came, "Good thing, just step on them again and send them home!"

Marino suspected that he heard it wrong, it was Juventus!

But when he thought about it again, it was very likely that Gao Shen was also pretending to be calm.

It is not a good thing to see Juventus in the cup before the league starts.

Besides, after being eliminated from the Coppa Italia, it will also be a big challenge for the new season.

But in any case, since we met, we can only shine the sword.

...

Just as Marino left the headquarters of the Italian Football Association, Seko was blocked by media reporters at the door.

This group of all-pervasive guys had already received the news that Juventus had drawn Naples.

This is definitely a narrow road to Yuanjia.

Unfortunately, the game was still not televised live.

And the time is very tight, there are only two days left to prepare for the battle, and it will not leave too much preparation for both sides.

It can be said that this is an encounter on a narrow road!

Seko is very satisfied with the result of the draw. He said that the team is confident that they can beat all opponents, including Naples.

"Yes, I know, Napoli just beat Ascoli, but I don't think there's anything to say about that, they're at home and we're stronger than Ascoli."

Seko said that Juventus has its own season plan. The goal is not only to return to Serie A, but also to make a difference in the cup competition, because after winning the Coppa Italia, they can participate in the UEFA Cup next season.

"You should all know that for a team like our Juventus, it is very painful not to be able to participate in the European war, so we will return to the mainstream view of Europe as soon as possible. This is also my goal as the team's sports director. responsibility."

For Naples, Seko admits that this team has certain competitiveness, but he thinks it is difficult to pose a threat to Juventus.

"I still say the same thing, maybe Gao Shen can become a famous head coach in Europe in the future, but not now at the age of 25, let alone this season."

Seko also reiterated once again that he chose Deschamps and rejected Gao Shen out of his responsibility to the club.

"In fact, everyone has seen that after Gao Shen coached Naples, they carried out a destructive restructuring of the team. They spent more than 16 million euros, but they have not seen results yet, and we It cost just over three million euros."

Seko said that Juventus is not without money, nor does it not want to invest, but has its own set of plans.

"This is the reason why we refuse Gao Shen. We are a wealthy team. We have to implement according to our own rhythm and plan. We will not change our plan at will because of any head coach."

In the end, Seko said that the draw was very good and gave Juventus a chance.

"I believe that our players will use a victory on the field to prove how correct the management's choice is!"

After bidding farewell to the media reporters at the gate, Seko headed to the airport, preparing to return to Turin.

On the way, in the car, he called Deschamps.

"Naples has been drawn." Seko said as soon as the call was connected, "There is no room for loss in this game. We must win no matter what, and we must never lose!"

Didier Deschamps on the phone was silent for a few seconds, and then said: "I looked at the report of the first two rounds of Naples. It is not detailed, but it can be seen that this team has a good offensive power. They scored eight goals in the two games. A ball, I think, the club will help me arrange it, contact Paolucci and others to find out about the situation in Naples."

There was no live TV broadcast, and we didn't know who the opponent was before, and there was no targeted arrangement. Both sides could only play on the spot.

But Juventus have the advantage.

They have players who are on loan at Ascoli for this game.

"In this way, I will contact Tessel directly and ask him about his situation. I still say the same thing. The club fully supports you, but you must win this game for me!" Seko said fiercely.

Deschamps was silent for a few seconds, and then said again: "Our offense is very problematic now. I told you before that I need Van der Vaart and Saviola, but I can't see these two now. player."

"I know what you said, but in Serie B, we don't need van der Vaart, we have Nedved, we don't need Saviola, we have Bojinov and Del Piero, enough is enough, this Everything will be discussed after Serie A, I have my own plans and arrangements." Seko also raised his voice.

After a pause, he seemed to realize that his tone was too heavy, so he softened and said: "Well, first win Naples, I will try my best to talk about it, and try to win Saviola before the end of the transfer period. As for Van der Vaart ,I try my best."

"Okay!" Deschamps replied helplessly.

After Seko hung up the phone, he leaned back and was quite tired.

At the beginning, when his senior Moji did these things, he was very familiar with them and seemed very easy, but how did he become so cumbersome and complicated when he came to him?

In the final analysis, his prestige is too low, and no one dares to question him.

Therefore, the most urgent thing he needs to do now is to establish his own prestige.

Start by beating Naples!