When Gao Xiaodong was interviewed at Malpensa airport, manager Aurelio and technical director Blanca were watching the training of Inter Milan players from the office window of inter president Moratti, while Moratti was watching the live broadcast of Manchester United's arrival at the airport.
Seeing so many Inter fans go to the airport to welcome Gao Xiaodong, Moratti frowned.
Moratti thought about Gao Xiaodong coming to Milan after he was drawn to Manchester United in the last 16 of the Champions League.
How will neilazuri meet Gao Xiaodong?
Gao Xiaodong has achieved great success in inter and won the love and respect of countless fans. However, he only played for Inter for one year and left inter by way of liquidated damages, which undoubtedly angered many Inter fans, even Moratti.
Moratti thought that even if someone went to the airport to pick up the plane, I'm afraid it was only Chinese fans. Maybe someone would question Gao Xiaodong, but he didn't expect that there were so many Inter fans to meet Gao Xiaodong, and they all supported him and didn't make trouble.
Did I do it wrong? Should I have left Gao Xiaodong at all costs at that time?
Is it because I'm old and I don't have the passion to buy Ronnie at all costs, or I don't have the ambition to forge ahead after I won the treble?
During Moratti's reflection, manager Aurelio turned to Moratti and said, "Leonardo spent the whole afternoon studying the tactics against Gao Xiaodong. Is he a little too cautious?"
Technical director Blanca said: "it's not Leon who is cautious, it's Gao Xiaodong who can play too many positions. He can change positions at any time. If you don't do a good job in defense, you will be caught off guard."
Aurelio sighed: "originally this was our super weapon against our opponents, but now it's Manchester United's weapon."
When Gao Xiaodong was at Inter, he had a conflict with Blanca. Blanca was in favor of Gao Xiaodong's transfer, but Aurelio was not.
Moratti looked away from the TV and said, "do you think Gao Xiaodong can be frozen?"
Blanca and Aurelio almost shook their heads at the same time, Blanca said: "it's impossible to completely freeze Gao Xiaodong. He can attack, retreat and defend. He can play in the middle of the side. It can be said that as long as the team has weaknesses, he can attack. Even if our defense is impeccable, he can play a role in defense."
Aurelio said bitterly: "so we shouldn't have sold Gao Xiaodong at that time."
Blanca said: "what does it mean to sell or not? Gao Xiaodong is a penalty. We have no choice but to blame Gao Xiaodong for his lack of affection for Inter."
Aurelio said: "Gao Xiaodong is greedy for money. If he gives more annual salary, I don't believe he can't stay."
"All right, all the people have been away for nearly a year. What's the quarrel about?" Moratti interrupted Inter's two giants, in the process of Gao Xiaodong's transfer, Moratti did not try to retain, so Aurelio's words are uncomfortable.
Moratti said: "the team is in poor condition now, the league is basically hopeless, there must be no more mistakes in the Champions League."
Aurelio calm face said: "the Champions League against Manchester United, Manchester United holding a strong revenge for the Champions League final, we want to win very difficult."
Blanca said: "as far as the coach is concerned, Ferguson is very crafty. Leonardo is much worse than him. As far as the players are concerned, last season, Manchester United reached the final, which is no worse than us. Now there is another high and small winter. We are even worse. In terms of form, Manchester United are unbeaten in the third line, and we are not as good as them. Our only advantage is that Home advantage. "
Moratti said impatiently: "you mean we have a good chance of losing."
Aurelio said, "it's not very big. It's not very close."
Blanca said: "if we have an advantage, we still have one. Manchester United are eager for revenge and unstable. If we can hold on to the first half and prevent Manchester United from scoring, I think we still have a good chance of winning."
Moratti sighed: "I won the treble last season. I didn't expect that this season has fallen so much. We almost lost the hope of defending the title just after 25 rounds of the league. If we were not careful, we would stop in the last 16 of the Champions League. What did we do wrong? Is it because of the sale of Gao Xiaodong, the sending away of Jose, or the wrong Benitez
Blanca said: "I think it's because of the departure of Jose, his inter and Inter are just two teams."
Aurelio does not agree with Blanca's view, "I think it's Gao Xiaodong's departure. Benitez is no worse than Jose. Gao Xiaodong's departure is fatal. How many goals Gao Xiaodong scored last season, no one can fill this hole."
Moratti some sad way: "you say, why do Jose and Gao Xiaodong have to leave Inter Milan one by one, Inter Milan is really much worse than Manchester United and Real Madrid?"
Blanca said: "our Inter are no worse than Manchester United and Real Madrid, but the Premier League and La Liga are much better than Serie A now. Even if we offer the same annual salary, the commercial value of the Premier League and La Liga will exceed that of Serie AAurelio said: "I think that maybe it is because there is no higher challenge in inter that Jose and Gao Xiaodong choose to leave Serie A
Moratti touched his white hair and sighed: "I've spent 17 years in inter and invested a lot of money and energy. Before that, I never thought about leaving Inter. Now I suddenly feel that my era may be over."
Aurelio listened, quickly advised: "Chairman, the current results are only temporary, as long as we can get through the difficulties, we will certainly revive the momentum, after all, we are last season's treble."
Blanca also said: "if we can win Manchester United and make it into the last four of the Champions League, this season will not be a failure. In fact, the team is nothing like this. Even the top teams can not guarantee to win the championship every year."
Aurelio said: "that's right. Even if Jose and Gao Xiaodong don don't leave, we can't say we can win the league title and the Champions League."
Moratti said: "in fact, the departure of Jose and Gao Xiaodong only touched me. The reason why I want to quit is that Italian football can still achieve good results in the international arena and competitive level, but in the economic level, we are basically in internal friction, relying on our own strength to support, and so is Inter Milan. Now it seems that this way is obviously out of date. For a team, it is the highest level of property to create a huge cohesion of fans and their own personality. However, with our existing conditions and old hardware facilities, it is difficult to continue to grow in the right direction. To build a huge and stable overseas market is a choice for the long-term planning of the club. This work is not easy and huge investment, but now I can't keep up with it. "
Blanca and Aurelio were surprised and thought Moratti was going to sell the equity of the club. They quickly advised:" president, you can't quit. Inter can't do without Jose and Gao Xiaodong, but you can't do without you. You are the backbone of Inter. "
Moratti suddenly felt that he had said too much and changed his words: "I quit does not mean that Moratti family quits. I plan to let my son Angelo take over my second shift. Only in this way can they and the young people of Leonardo's generation change their past business and management concepts and keep up with the trend of the times."
"The talent of Da Gongzi is not inferior to you. With your support, Da Gongzi will surely succeed and help Inter Milan continue to be brilliant."
Blanca and Aurelio are relieved to hear that Moratti has been cultivating his son Angelo over the years. Moratti, and as long as the Moratti family in charge of Inter, they can stay.
"Five league titles, one Champions League, Inter have been brilliant, even if the short-term downturn is nothing, as long as we are on the right path
"Yes, the chairman is right." Blanca and aureliozzi.
"What's the use of reason? The main thing is to do it. OK, you go back and I'll have a rest."
Blanca and Aurelio leave, and Moratti sits silently on the sofa, lost in thought.