Besides, Mancini specifically asked Chiwo if Tang Long, who was a youth player at Inter Milan when he was coaching the youth team, showed any talent in tactical analysis back then.
Chiwo's answer was naturally negative!
"Maybe it was just a coincidence." Mancini shrugged.
That's the only way he could see it.
Nevertheless, whether it was a coincidence or not, at least Mancini had gained something.
That is, Tang Long can play the defensive midfield role and do it well, and Kovacic can play as an attacking midfielder, also being very threatening!
This gave Mancini's tactical options an additional variation.
For him, during the final sprint stage of the season, it was beneficial and not harmful, a good thing.
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A piece of news caused a sensation in the Chinese sports community!
Serie A broadcaster Sky Sports announced that it has reached a cooperation agreement with CCTV.
