For this Italian team, many players have irreplaceable importance.
For example, Buffon is definitely the absolute defensive core of this Italian team. He has repeatedly performed miracles this season and has had the best season since his debut, which has continued to the European Cup.
Another example is Pirlo, he is the midfield brain of this Italian team, and his status in the Italian team even exceeds Xavi's status in Spain. The Spanish team also has many stars with excellent passing skills such as Iniesta and Fabregas, but Italy's offensive vane is only placed on Pirlo, with De Rossi, Marchisio, and Montolivo around him. The other players are responsible for defense or forward penetration, and only Pirlo controls the field.
There is also center Balotelli, an Italian genius who has scored three goals in this cup. He is currently ranked at the top of the European Cup scorer list and is very likely to win the European Cup Golden Boot.
But in Yunsheng's heart, Piero is the most irreplaceable and important one.
Others on the court are important at the tactical level. Del Piero is not only the technical core of this Italian team, but also the spiritual leader.
Although Del Piero doesn't talk much on weekdays, he is the backbone of everyone on the court. As long as he is around, everyone will feel particularly at ease.
His assist and goal statistics in this cup are very impressive, especially the three goals, each of which is important.
In Yun Sheng's heart, he certainly hopes that Del Piero can play the full 90 minutes in this semi-final, but in order to allow Del Piero to get more rest and to give him more opportunities to play in the final, this game is cloudy Sheng had to be more conservative and still only gave Del Piero 45 minutes.
This matter has been recognized by Piero, but Piero asked Yunsheng with some worry: "If the team is in trouble, should I leave the game or continue to persevere?"
Yun Sheng thought for a moment and did not give a direct answer: "Let's see then..."
Warsaw, Poland, was very lively on June 28. Countless fans gathered in the square of the National Arena in Warsaw, looking forward to the upcoming European Cup semi-finals.
This stadium was formerly known as the Tenth Anniversary Stadium and is the home stadium of the Polish national team. It was just rebuilt in November 2011. The stadium, located on the banks of the Vistula River, looks like a waving Polish flag and is very beautiful. The space that can accommodate 58,145 people is also very spacious. It is currently applying for UEFA's five-star stadium. It is said that it has passed the internal approval and will only be announced after the European Cup.
At this time, there was still more than an hour before the opening, and fans had already entered the venue one after another, and many vehicles drove into the VIP channel next to it and entered the private room in advance. For the sake of safety and to avoid too many fans watching, the entrance to the VIP channel today was blocked to a certain extent, and the vehicles were driven deeper and got off at the entrance of the channel.
At this time, many big figures have come to the stadium. Officials from various national football associations, leaders of UEFA, and reporters from major media, many big figures walked into the passage, chatting and laughing.
Today's largest VIP room has been booked in advance by the Spanish team. All 23 members of the Spanish team and the coaching staff came to the scene, waiting for the start of the game.
Sitting in the private room, captain Casillas chatted with Ramos and Xavi Alonso beside him: "What do you think of this game?"
Ramos looked in the direction of the court. At this time, the players had not entered the stadium to warm up: "Let this game be 50-50. I think the strength of both sides is very balanced. It is possible to win or lose."
Alonso shook his head: "Actually, I am more optimistic about the Italian team. We met them in the group stage. They are very tenacious and difficult to deal with. If possible, I would prefer to play Germany in the final."
Casillas agreed: "Yes, I would also prefer to play Germany in the final. Playing against this Italian team always reminds me of the Champions League final that just passed. It was really a painful experience..."
The players were chatting, and Xavi suddenly pointed to the court: "The Italian players are entering to warm up."
At the same time, the Italian fans in the audience suddenly burst into applause. This applause was dedicated to the entire Italian team.
Yun Sheng led the players into the stadium and waved to the fans in the stands. The players ran into the field and started to warm up.
Within five minutes, the German fans on the other side of the stadium also let out a burst of cheers - the German team had also arrived.
The German team players walked out of the tunnel, accepted the applause of the fans, and ran towards the court with their heads held high proudly.
In the queue of German players, three players did not run straight to the court, but walked towards the Italian team's coaching bench and towards Yunsheng.
"Coach Yunsheng!"
"Boss!"
"gentlemen!"
Three tall German players stood in front of Yun Sheng and greeted Yun Sheng with great respect.
Yun Sheng looked at the three people, Metzelder, Hildebrand, and Enke, with a smile.
Yun Sheng patted Metzelder on the shoulder: "Man, seeing your outstanding performance in the European Cup, I am very happy for you."
Metzelder was full of gratitude: "Sir, if I hadn't received your guidance in the past two years at Juventus, I wouldn't have been able to return to the national team, let alone become the main player in the European Cup. I will go all out for this game, no matter what I will live up to your expectations of me!"
"Go all out against Italy? Why do I sound so awkward? Well, let's see the real results on the court," Yun Sheng said with a smile.
At this time Enke also walked up and bowed deeply to Yun Sheng: "Coach Yun Sheng, long time no see."
Yun Sheng smiled and nodded: "Enke, long time no see. How is your daughter Lana doing now?"
"Since the successful operation, she has been recovering very well and was completely discharged from the hospital last year." When talking about his daughter, Enke's face was full of smiles, "Coach Yunsheng, if it weren't for your help to me , maybe our father and daughter are both dead, I really don’t know how to thank you..."
Looking at Enke in front of him, Yun Sheng felt very pleased.
In this life, Enke's daughter Lana did not die, and Enke did not end his life. He lived a happy and fulfilling life. And at the competitive level, his condition is getting better and better, even overtaking Bayern's young goalkeeper Neuer and becoming the main goalkeeper in this cup.
"Enke, don't thank me. This is all fate's arrangement for you. I wish you all the best and wish Lana eternal health."
Metzelder and Enke chatted with Yun Sheng for a while, and then ran onto the court. After all, they were the main players in this game and needed a better warm-up.
Hildebrand was the only one who didn't leave. He walked towards Yunsheng and gave his mentor a big hug.
"Boss! I miss you so much!"
