Football: My AI System Provides Max-Level Predictions

Chapter 561 - 384: After the first round of battle, everyone wonders: Who is the real traitor?_2

Did you really think letting Gundogan nutmeg you would make him give up his starting defensive midfielder spot to you? Are you out of your mind?

As for Toure, Belgistan also intends to clean him out.

Over the years, thanks to many black players being born in French colonies, and with a wealth of French talent, the French Language Gang in the Manchester City locker room has become deeply rooted and continuously growing in power.

They have even posed a threat to the Spanish Language Gang.

In Belgistan’s mind, there are three untouchable players at Manchester City!

Captain Kompany, sharpshooter Agüero, and midfield commander Tang Long.

As long as these three can coexist peacefully, anyone or any faction disrupting the locker room atmosphere must be eliminated!

But figuring out how to get rid of these people still requires effort, and Belgistan needs to deliberate slowly.

Specifically, on who stays and who can be selectively retained, Belgistan also needs to discuss with the next coach, Guardiola.

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Just as Inter captain Kandrewa, the loudest in the locker room, expected.

Without Tang Long, Manchester City is like a completely different team.

After losing Tang Long, City’s possession play becomes extremely stiff, especially in handling certain details. The Spanish player Silva, who replaced Tang Long in the attacking midfield position, always seems a step slow.

Additionally, perhaps due to the impact of this brawl incident, some City players seem absent-minded, less focused than before.

Many previously smooth combinations often fall short at the final pass, missing by a hair, and ending up thousands of miles off course!

In the 35th minute of the first half, Inter Milan scored a leading away goal.

On the right flank, Kandrewa stumbled, accidentally getting past left-back Kolarov and delivering a signature curved cross from the wing.

Bonazzoli made a run to the near post, sneaking away from the marking of Ranocchia and Kompany, nodding the ball into the net!

The entire Etihad Stadium fell silent.

Immediately, a deafening cheer erupted from the visiting fans’ stands occupied by Inter Milan supporters!

Kandrewa shouted excitedly, charging forward to give Bonazzoli a heavy slap on the back.

"Haha, how was Grandpa’s assist? Not bad, right?"

Bonazzoli, covering his slightly stinging face, glared at Kandrewa.

Just wait, the next time I assist you for a goal, I’ll give you a slap in joy too, how about that?

In the live broadcast room.

-[This isn’t looking good; Inter Milan scored an away goal!]

-[This is the advantage of playing away first; in a two-leg Champions League tie, the team playing away first enjoys a psychological edge]

-[I feel like without Tang Long, City’s possession game is forced, it’s possession for the sake of possession, it looks the part, but it’s not quite there.]

-[Silva’s physicality is still too weak; under the interference of Inter’s defensive midfielders and center-backs, it’s hard for him to make penetrating passes.]

-[If Tang Long can’t get back for the next leg, I actually favor Inter Milan to advance]

-[Don’t jump to conclusions; the current Inter isn’t the Inter they were with Tang Long; do you really think they can hold steady over two legs?]

Icardi was watching the game at home in front of the TV.

The Manchester United versus Juventus knockout match is tomorrow, so he has plenty of time to first watch how his old club performs at the Etihad.

Seeing Bonazzoli score with a header, Icardi cheered excitedly, as if it was himself who had scored.

"Haha, well done, Bonazzoli, that header was impressive. Seems like during my time at Inter, I taught you well!"

Hearing her husband’s shouting and yelling outside.

Wanda, who recently wasn’t having a harmonious intimate life, came out, wrapped in her sleepwear, with an expression of plaintive resentment.

"Hmhp, all you do is watch; you can’t score, so what’s there to be excited about watching others score."

Seeing Inter Milan leading by one goal at halftime, Wanda pouted, seeming not too pleased.

"I really don’t know why you’re so excited, Mauro, you fool. Let me tell you, the more matches Manchester City plays in the Champions League, the more distracted they’ll be, giving your Manchester United a great chance to contend for the League Championship."

Icardi paused, scratching his head, realizing his wife’s logic might actually make some sense.

But then he shook his head vigorously like a rattle.

"I don’t care about all that; all I know is I don’t want to see City win. As long as they lose, I’m happy!"

"And, with Tang Long unable to play, I’m even happier!"

"Hopefully, he gets suspended for the rest of the season; I want him to be stuck watching me score on TV every day, hahaha~"

Wanda shook her head, internally disdainful of her husband’s reaction.

She thought her husband was truly an idiot, never able to understand any rationale, except for you earning gold coins off him, as if there’s nothing useful about this man.

Leading by one goal into halftime, Inter Milan players were almost about to pop champagne in the dressing room.

In contrast, being the most senior member on the team, Santon kept reminding the players to stay focused and not to underestimate the opponent.

But as captain, Kandrewa, exhibiting a haughty and arrogant attitude, failed to set an example for the rest — who would listen to Santon then?

For a train to run fast, it all depends on the locomotive to lead.

Santon looked at Kandrewa’s clownish behavior, wondering where the slightest hint of captain-like aura could be found?

He couldn’t help but think, "If only Ranocchia were still captain, he would surely steady us."

In the second half, Santon’s words indeed came true.

In the 71st minute, Delph unexpectedly played a long pass from the defensive midfield position.

Agüero successfully broke the offside trap, chipped the ball over, and scored!

The chip shot became this forward’s signature move.

1-1, Manchester City tied the score.

In front of the TV, Icardi watched in anger, rushing up to jab his finger at the image of Inter’s goalkeeper, cursing:

"Chip shot, chip shot, everyone in the world knows Agüero loves chipping in one-on-one situations, how can you not defend against it!"

The Champions League Round of 16 match ended in a draw.

Both sides were dissatisfied with this score.

Manchester City felt troubled by conceding an away goal, which poses a hidden danger for the second leg.

The whole team was resenting the internal mole, speculating back and forth on who it was that stabbed the team in the back just before the big fight!

In contrast, Inter felt it was a missed opportunity to not capitalize on Tang Long’s absence to defeat the opponent; what a shame.

The next morning.

The Manchester City Club convened prominent media from across the United Kingdom to hold a press conference regarding Tang Long’s situation...