Chapter 44: Li Ang Is Insurmountable, Milan Is Invincible
"That was a foul! Absolutely a foul! He tripped me, and you actually signaled to continue the game."
Seeing Milan's players quickly get into the rhythm of the counterattack, Asamoah couldn't lie on the ground anymore, and jumped up, about to chase the referee to ask for an explanation.
Sanchez, who couldn't stand it, quickly stopped him.
Good guy, if you continue to lie on the ground and pretend to be miserable, maybe the referee will really stop the game later to see what's going on on your side.
But you not only got up from the ground, but you are also full of energy to go to the referee to argue, what a brain.
When Asamoah was still a little angry in the Milan half, Milan's counterattack had already hit Udinese's hinterland.
Ibrahimovic received Boateng's pass and leaned against Benatia with his back, and then knocked the ball to Robinho who cut in.
The bicycle prince was still a little oily at this time, and he didn't see him do anything too fancy. With a shoulder shake, he easily passed the central defender Domichi who came forward to defend him.
After breaking into the right side of the penalty area, Robinho confidently chose to shoot directly!
The football quickly flew to the upper left corner of Udinese's goal, but just before it was about to cross the line, a figure stretched out to save the ball broke into the sight of all Milan fans!
"Handanovich-!!! He saved Robinho's must-goal! Magical save! God! He saved Udinese! He wiped out AC Milan's must-goal in the opening stage!"
The commentator of Sky Sports Italy had to be excited.
This save was too beautiful, too personal and heroic!
Ibrahimovic and Robinho both hugged their heads, looking at Handanovic who was surrounded and slapped by Udinese defenders in disbelief!
"Damn it!"
Allegri excitedly threw the mineral water bottle he had just taken a sip of in his hand onto the grass.
Almost!
Just a little bit, Milan could have taken a goal lead in the first minute of the opening!
With this goal, he can torture Udinese to death!
What a pity.
"It's okay! Let's do it again, forget about this counterattack, and come against them again! Focus!"
Gattuso looked further ahead, not wanting his teammates to be affected by the opponent's wonderful saves, and shouted and applauded, reminding his teammates to stay focused.
After this exciting and thrilling counterattack save, both Udinese and Milan subconsciously slowed down the rhythm of attack and defense.
Players on both sides need to calm down, reorganize their respective offensives, and further consolidate their own defenses.
Li Ang saw that he couldn't play any fierce offensive for the time being, so he moved back a little and continued to stare at the active Udinese offensive trio on his side.
There is no way not to move deeper. Boateng has explosive physical fitness, and his defensive enthusiasm looks good for the time being.
But just like Brother Lian, this guy sweeps and sweeps, but his defensive efficiency is not necessarily high.
Moreover, Li Ang felt that he could not rely too much on Boateng to help him bear too much defensive pressure.
After all, he is still a front midfielder. It is good enough for him to help chase back and defend on the left side. The main pressure still needs to be borne by Li Ang himself.
After the stage of probing the attack, the rhythm of the game gradually picked up again.
Udinese mainly used tough confrontation in the middle, and the attack was still launched on the left and right sides.
Pasquale on the left side made a big move today, but under Gattuso's key "care", his performance today can only be said to be average.
But the situation on the left could not be opened, and Udinese's right side could not get a good breakthrough opportunity today. Both wings were locked by Milan, which was not right.
At least many Udinese fans felt very anxious when they saw that their most sharp right-wing attack in the past could not be launched.
Sanchez, Isla, plus Asamoah, can successfully push to Milan's half, after all, they have the advantage of the number of opponents.
But how come when it comes to the critical moment of entering the 30-meter area of Milan, that annoying oriental boy always manages to block Udinese's advancing route in time!
Sanchez and Asamoah are also very annoyed at this time.
Li Ang's position is too tight!
It would be fine if he chose the position so well once or twice, but it was like this every time. Li Ang almost blocked Udinese's advancing offensive on the right with the assistance of Antonini.
This was the case in the first five minutes of the game, and it was also the case in the tenth minute!
As Milan had no intention of launching a large-scale attack for the time being, Udinese did not get a chance to penetrate Milan's midfield defense!
The price Milan paid was actually that Li Ang would not participate in any attack for the time being, and that Li Ang and Antonini ran a short distance much longer than usual.
But this was very cost-effective.
Because AC Milan's offensive initiation center was not originally on the left, and Udinese's main offensive initiation side was pressed down.
With the two offsetting each other, Udinese lost most of its offensive threats, while Milan was able to slowly look for good offensive opportunities with a solid defense in the midfield and backcourt.
Milan not only can do this business, but also does it happily~
"Look at our little Lion, look at the fantastic defensive positioning! Look at what a great boy we got from Real Madrid! He has only played a full game for Milan now, but I have to say , we must keep him! I really like him. With the solid defense in the midfield, our defense is stable and our offense can play more confidently."
Mr. Crudelli seemed very happy during the live broadcast and made no secret of his love for Leon.
Excellent forwards are still emerging in today's football, but outstanding defensive midfielders are becoming scarcer year by year.
Not to mention that Li Ang is still a rare young player who can defend calmly at a young age.
"Luka, watch the outside!"
Just as Milan fans agreed with Mr. Grams' point of view, Leon on the field was also directing Antonini to face Sanchez's impact with the ball again.
This time Udinese's pressing attack was more resolute than in the past, because Isla had already followed Sanchez directly and was ready to set up the edge at any time!
After Antonini received Leon's reminder, he could only make up for the outside line first and keep an eye on Isla who was inserted.
And Li Ang did not rashly attack Sanchez. He was waiting for Boateng to return to defense.
During the continuous sideways retreat, Li Ang blocked Sanchez's inward cut route while maintaining a close distance from Asamoah.
In the area that was almost approaching the edge of Milan's 30-meter zone, Sanchez felt as disgusted and aggrieved as if he had eaten a fly when he saw that Li Ang was not able to grab the ball.
Before Boateng could return to defend, Sanchez had no choice but to pass the ball back to Abdi, who was connecting near the center line.
And Asamoah, who didn't receive the ball after waiting for a long time, didn't complain now.
If Sanchez had given him the ball at the last moment, Li Ang would have been able to fight with him as soon as he turned around. With Pirlo ready to double-team at any time, he would most likely lose the ball.
Udinese once again ended their push on the right hastily.
And looking at Li Ang, who had not been passed by him in a real sense even this time, the thousands of Udinese fans at the scene sighed helplessly.
"If you can't beat Li Ang, you can't beat Milan!"