Football: Take away half of Boss Mei's skills at the beginning

The next day, Alessandro, Crespo and Matteo sat on the sofa, facing Tonali and his agent Beppe Pozzo.

Tonali was a little surprised. Why did a kid like you, Matteo, join in the fun when the adults were competing with each other?

But he soon realized the role of Matteo.

After their simple opening remarks, the two sides got to the point.

At this time, Matteo also said: "Sandro, first of all, I must tell you that we need you very much and don't want you to transfer."

Tonali nodded: "I understand. It's just that I think joining AC Milan is a rare opportunity, and I am very interested in this opportunity."

Matteo said: "I know you are an AC Milan fan, but from a rational point of view, it is not a good choice for you to transfer now. Now we have a great chance to enter the Champions League, at least more than AC Milan, which is four points behind us. And at our age, being able to play at a higher level is the most important thing."

Tonali nodded: "I have also considered what you said, and I am actually hesitating now. Otherwise, I would not come to this conversation."

Matteo said: "Take a step back, even if you have to transfer to AC Milan in the future, it will be beneficial to play more high-level games now. If you can prove yourself in higher-level games, even if you have to transfer to AC Milan in the future, you will have a higher bargaining power."

Tonali fell silent, as if weighing something.

Matteo decided to add fuel to the fire: "How about this, I make a bet with you?"

Tonali was stunned for a moment: "What bet?"

In his usual contacts with Tonali, Matteo found that he liked to bet with people very much, so he thought of this trick at the beginning.

Matteo said: "If Parma's ranking is before AC Milan at the end of this season, then you will renew your contract with Parma; if AC Milan's ranking is above Parma at the end of the season, as long as AC Milan continues to offer a price of no less than 15 million euros, Parma will let you go."

Tonali thought for a while, and finally raised his head: "Okay! It's up to you!"

Pozzo said beside him: "Is this bet valid?"

Alessandro nodded: "Valid. Matteo's meaning is what I mean."

Pozzo nodded: "Okay, that's it. We won't leave this winter transfer window!"

Matteo also breathed a sigh of relief.

He was not actually very worried about Tonali's departure, he just felt that he shouldn't leave at this time.

After all, his current trading value has not been raised yet, and it would be too much of a loss to sell him now.

After retaining Tonali, Parma has also kept its entire lineup.

The winter break soon passed, and the team started a new journey.

After more than ten days of rest, their first game was the quarter-finals of the Italian Cup.

Parma's opponent was Bologna.

Originally, De Zerbi was going to use a full substitute lineup for this game, but Rossi and Matteo begged and insisted on getting into the big list.

This made De Zerbi very puzzled.

Rossi and Matteo naturally had only one goal, that is, Paul Guardi!

They found that he had a record of playing in the Italian Cup before, so he still had the possibility of playing in this game.

So they also mixed into the big list first. If Guardi can really play, then they must go and give him a taste of his own medicine.

When the starting lineups of both sides came out, Rossi and Matteo's eyes lit up immediately.

Bologna really sent Guardi to the field!

Bologna is under great pressure to avoid relegation now, and they really have to choose to give up the Italian Cup!

Before the game started, Guardi came to the field with his teammates.

He was also familiar with this field, and he had been a caddy and was led into the field by the players.

Now he has become a member of another team.

But as soon as he stood still, he felt two cold eyes.

He followed the gaze and found that it was Rossi and Matteo on the sidelines.

The two of them did not hide at all, just looking like they wanted to do him.

Guardi sneered and stared at them without showing any weakness.

Although they are now very different, he cannot lose in momentum!

Rossi whispered to Mateo: "This bastard is quite arrogant."

Matteo whispered: "We must ask the coach to send us to the field later!"

Rossi said: "No need for you, I can do it myself, just in time to fight him!"

Matteo said: "No, I have to find a chance to beat him too!"While the two were mumbling, the game had officially started.

However, apart from their personal grudges with Guardi, there was actually nothing worth paying attention to in this game.

Bologna, with a full substitute lineup, was obviously no match for Parma's substitutes. Haaland was a killer in this game, scoring two goals in the first thirty minutes and completing an assist, which made the game no longer suspenseful.

Guardi was even more depressed. He didn't touch the ball much in the first half!

Occasionally when he looked at the sidelines, he could always see Rossi and Matteo's mocking eyes.

This made him even more angry.

Rossi and Matteo were also a little anxious at this time. If the game became garbage time, the probability of them playing would be very low.

So the two of them looked at each other and decided to ask De Zerbi during the halftime break so that they could play and have fun.

Soon, time came to the halftime break.

Due to the big lead, De Zerbi didn't say anything in the locker room, just let the players have a good rest.

Rossi and Mateo came to De Zerbi stealthily: "Coach, can you talk to me for a minute?"

De Zerbi looked at them suspiciously, and finally walked aside: "What's the matter?"

Matteo whispered: "Coach, can you replace us in the second half?"

De Zerbi frowned: "Now the victory is decided, why are you going up there? Going for a walk?"

Matteo decided to tell him the truth: "Coach, we are not going up there for a walk, because the opponent's striker Paul Guardi is our mortal enemy. He didn't get along with us when he was in Parma's youth training, and he mocked us severely before leaving. So we want to teach him a lesson on the court."

De Zerbi said coldly: "Nonsense! The stadium is not a place to settle personal grudges."

Matteo begged: "Coach! Just satisfy us this time!"

De Zerbi was still unmoved.

Mateo whispered: "Coach, I'll ask my dad to give you a bonus!"

De Zerbi said righteously: "Don't try to bribe me!"

So...

At the beginning of the second half, De Zerbi made a substitution.

Rossi came on to replace veteran Rigoni.

Matteo came on to replace the weak prince Haaland.

As soon as they came on the court, they locked their eyes on Guardi.

Finally, I've waited for you!