Chapter 1074 It’s a life-threatening situation!
When Pogba shot the ball into Handanovic's goal from the top of the penalty area, all the fans in the Glory Stadium cried out in disappointment.
It was still Southampton who scored the first goal!
Everyone knows that as long as the Saints score first in a game, it is usually difficult for them to have a chance to turn the game around.
Even at Inter Milan's home ground, even though Klopp has maintained a perfect home record here for a season.
But when you're facing a phenomenal team like the Saints, any resistance is futile.
Fassone, Blanca and Ausilio were sitting on the podium. At the moment Pogba scored, the three looked at each other and saw the helplessness in each other's eyes.
Yes, facing the saints is indeed frustrating!
"This team is so strong. Not only is the overall strength outstanding, but even the players picked out individually have top-notch personal abilities. It's simply unstoppable!" Osilio said somewhat frustratedly.
Inter Milan's players fought very hard and Klopp's tactics were very tight, but they still conceded a goal.
"Perhaps, the only thing that can defeat this team is time!" Fassone said with a sigh.
The last team to receive this praise was Barcelona, which was called the Universe Team by countless fans.
At that time, everyone was impressed by Guardiola's team and believed that this team would sweep Europe and would be difficult to surpass in a short period of time. It would even become an immortal monument in the history of professional football.
But who could have thought that such a short time later, Southampton would rise so strongly.
Today, Southampton has surpassed Barcelona in its heyday with four consecutive Premier League titles and two consecutive Champions League titles. If they win the Champions League title again this season, they will create a great history of winning three consecutive Champions League titles.
More importantly, the average age of this team is lower than that of Barcelona, which is more reasonable. Even the Saints' youth training camp has gathered more talented elites than Barcelona.
Under such circumstances, it is entirely foreseeable that Southampton will dominate European football for a longer time and with greater dominance than that peak Barcelona.
It's a pretty depressing and frustrating thing, isn't it?
It's a really bad feeling when you know there's such a strong team and such an unbeatable opponent.
You are even helpless and can only rely on time. This is simply torment for yourself, isn't it?
Suddenly, a roar was heard in the stadium.
"Hey, what are you guys doing?"
Everyone in the stands looked in the direction of the voice and discovered that the person yelling was actually head coach Klopp.
I saw the tall German standing on the sidelines, shouting loudly with his veins exposed.
"Is the game over? No? There are still more than ten minutes left. What are you doing?"
"Give me the game, give me the offense, give me the fight!"
Klopp was shouting angrily on the sidelines, and then he turned his head, looked at the bench, and shouted, "Juan!"
Juan Cuadrado, with his afro, jumped up from his seat and ran over quickly, "Boss!"
"Have you warmed up?" Klopp asked impatiently.
"I've been following the schedule and warming up the whole time."
"Can I play?"
"No problem!" A hint of excitement flashed in Cuadrado's eyes.
This is the Champions League semi-final, the opponent is Southampton, a battle that has attracted worldwide attention.
Being able to appear in such a game is definitely the dream of all professional players!
The Champions League final is an opportunity that only any professional player can hope for, especially Cuadrado, so this game is his final!
"OK, then you go up and play on the right side, and let Aubameyang play as a striker. We are going to play with two strikers."
"I understand!" Cuadrado nodded. This is what he is best at.
"Also, tell Felipe to break through more on the wing. No matter who the opponent is, just break through!"
"I understand!" Cuadrado nodded again.
"More!" Klopp was anxious and excited, but he also did not forget to be cautious, "After the breakthrough, be careful with the ball."
Cuadrado nodded deeply again, "Don't worry, I understand!"
"Go!" Klopp patted him on the shoulder.
Cuadrado immediately ran forward, but after only two steps, he suddenly realized a problem and ran.
"What's the matter?" Klopp was stunned, "Come on!"
Cuadrado smiled bitterly, "No, boss, who should I replace?"
Klopp suddenly realized, yes, he seemed to have not told Cuadrado who he was going to replace.
"Alex, his physical strength is almost gone!" Klopp said lightly.
In this game, left back Alex Sandro had to deal with Messi, which was quite hard physical work.
Klopp even felt that the reason he failed to keep a close eye on Messi just now was because of his lack of physical strength.
In this case, the left side will definitely become the target of Southampton's attack. Instead of this, I might as well let you play freely!
Cuadrado was stunned when he heard this. Replace Alex Sandro?
But he didn't dare to think too much, and immediately turned around and ran to the fourth official on the sidelines, because he knew that he didn't need to think too much now, all he had to do was to obey orders unconditionally, and that was enough.
When the broadcast at the Glory Stadium announced Klopp's substitutions, everyone in the stadium was stunned.
Cuadrado for Alex Sandro?
Klopp is risking his life!
Even Ancelotti, who was sitting in front of the visiting team's coaching booth, couldn't help but be moved. He glanced at Klopp, as if to say, "Dude, do you really want to risk your life?"
Klopp refused to give in and continued, "If you dare to come to my home court to destroy me, I will fight you to the death!"
Damn, I am famous for my good luck in Germany, let’s see who can defeat whom this time!
When Ancelotti saw that his opponent was getting angry, he also got angry in his heart. You are lucky, but I am not an easy person to deal with!
Even though I am often laughed at for losing by a large margin and being often portrayed as the tragic hero, I have been in the football world for many years and I am very tough. I will play with my life if I can. Who is afraid of whom?
In the entire Glory Stadium, everyone's heart was in their throat.
Facing a team like Southampton, which is known for its offensive ability, all opponents basically take a defensive stance.
Klopp also focused on defense before this game, but he still failed to do so.
But now, you can play for your life, but the problem is that you couldn’t defend when you wanted to. Now you press forward, what about your defense?
Klopp’s answer is simple: just chill!
Damn it, I don’t want to live anymore, so I’ll just fight you, three defenders!
It’s true, the Iron Army is the Iron Army.
What kind of head coach you have will determine what kind of team you will lead.
Once Klopp got angry, everyone at Inter Milan followed suit.
On the court, not only did the movements become bigger, but the running was also more active.
Especially after replacing Alex Sandro, Klopp quickly replaced Pjanic, who was over-exhausted, with Brazilian midfielder Alan, further strengthening the pressing and pressure in the midfield and frontcourt.
Southampton was not willing to be outdone, and Ancelotti immediately signaled his team to press forward.
What happened to the home court?
Do you really think you can act so arrogantly at your doorstep?
Do you think that if you act tough, I will be scared by you?
You are so fucking beautiful!
In this way, the two sides confronted each other and fought a thrilling offensive battle.
The pace of the game in the stadium was suddenly increased very quickly, which made all the fans at the scene and the audience in front of the TV feel excited and surprised at the same time.
It's almost eighty minutes, but the two teams can still play such a fast-paced offensive battle. It's really astonishing. Southampton has always been known for its outstanding physical fitness and running ability, but Inter Milan just fought hard with Juventus three days ago, and now they can still fight.
I can only say that the willpower of these two teams is quite strong!
While the fans were exclaiming, they were also very nervous in their hearts.
The performances of both teams were indeed outstanding. Southampton had the advantage in overall strength and abundant physical fitness, while Inter Milan had a stronger desire to win, so they were able to curb the Saints' attack throughout the game.
Now, both teams are giving it their all and pressing forward, making the game even more thrilling.
In a competition like this, no matter who wins or loses, it is a very regrettable thing, isn't it?
But while the fans were watching the game with a clenched heart, the players on the field were playing the game with great concentration. It was obvious that both sides had given their all, and Ancelotti didn't even bother to make substitutions.
Time is passing by bit by bit, and the game is coming to an end step by step.
But surprisingly, everyone in the entire Glory Stadium seemed to have forgotten the time, and all their energy was attracted by the offensive and defensive battle on the court.
Both sides consumed a lot of physical energy and made more mistakes than before, so the scene was not a good one.
But what’s interesting is that this actually makes people enjoy watching it.
Inter Milan's players all tried their best.
As soon as Cuadrado came on the pitch, he kept trying to pass the opponent one-on-one on the right. Once he even broke through David Abala, but was directly tackled by Laporte and fell to the ground.
But the Colombian got up from the ground and immediately rushed in to counterattack.
Brazilian midfielder Alan, one of Inter Milan's most improved players this season, received a yellow card less than five minutes into the game and was then called over by the referee for a warning.
But this guy still fights hard, and whenever he gets a chance, he continues to fight and grab without hesitation.
This is true for Inter Milan's players and Southampton's players as well.
In the 87th minute, Toni Kroos even suffered cramps and was carried to the sidelines. He got up and wanted to go on again, but was stopped by Ancelotti, who made the first substitution of the game, replacing Toni Kroos with Kovacic.
Every player on the court has tried their best. They rely entirely on a strong desire to win to support themselves to persist in the game.
In the stands, Inter Milan fans were stunned.
They were all amazed and deeply moved by the players' desire to win on the court.
Yes, Inter Milan is here!
The invincible Inter Milan team that dominated the Apennines has finally arrived!
This team not only wants to make all the teams in the Apennines bow down to them, but they also aim to win the Champions League.
Even if their opponent is the powerful Southampton, they have the courage to compete with their opponent and fight to the last minute.
I don’t know who stood up first, and in the stands, someone softly sang Inter Milan’s team song.
Soon after, more and more people were deeply moved and stood up.
One section, then another, one stand after another, and finally all 70,000 fans in the entire Estadio Reggiana stood up and sang Inter Milan's team song in a loud and powerful chorus.
At this point, winning or losing is no longer important.
This is a game with no losers.
No matter what the final score is, both teams are winners in this game!