But when these veteran Udinese players saw Mancini actually swap Podolski for center-back Andreolli and start playing with a five-man defense.
These experienced veterans instantly shed their psychological burden!
Originally didn't want to attack, but now you're defending actively, leaving the midfield open for us to attack.
Fine, let's keep attacking you!
Udinese's assistant coach Stankovic appeared very excited.
As a member of the Udinese coaching staff, this was his first return to Meazza since retiring from Inter Milan.
The transformation from a player to a coach left Stankovic full of emotion upon returning to Meazza.
During my playing days, as an Inter player, I represented the blue and black jersey to win on the pitch;
Now as a coach facing them, my sole purpose is to defeat my old club!
With Inter Milan having fewer midfielders and focusing primarily on defense, Udinese unquestionably seized control of the midfield.
They kept passing the ball to the flanks.
