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George's two goals completely turned the situation on the pitch around.

Atalanta could be called a scaled-down Milan.

Or rather, this style of play was very popular now: high pressing, rapid counterattacks, trading stamina for defense.

Milan simply did not need to give up possession because of their technical superiority.

After Milan took the lead, Atalanta pressed like mad, and their players' challenges became much rougher.

"There's not much hope left. Once you start high-pressing against AC Milan, you've completely fallen into AC Milan's rhythm."

"That's right. AC Milan can give up possession, but even if you hand them the ball, they can still make it work."

Under the Professor's tactical system, Milan could make any style of play work.

With the ball, they were an Invincibles Arsenal PRO MAX edition.

Milan soon scored through a passing combination, and Kevin Maldini's clever movement completely tore apart Atalanta's defense.

"Things changed after Kevin came on," the Professor said with his arms folded.

Nesta nodded in agreement. "Without Kevin, they're just a group of stars. They might win through individual ability, and they might produce some combinations, but when they're out of form, in a bad mental state, or facing a tough match, they become a disorganized mess. Only with the captain are they truly a team."

"But we can't keep relying on Kevin."

The Professor sighed.

Huang Kaiwen was already forty-one. Who knew when his level might suddenly decline?

Maintaining this kind of athleticism at his age was already a miracle.

Nesta turned to look at George.

He had always felt that George was the most likely person to succeed Huang Kaiwen.

In the final stages of the match, Atalanta's pressing became outrageous. They had started getting physical.

Fortunately, they still retained a measure of restraint.

Otherwise, none of them would