When someone bees popur, it often attracts both admiration and trouble.

  Fao Shen, who is at the peak of his popurity right now, even a small issue bring in a wave of people trying to ride his coattails.

  It 't be helped; he is the hot topic these days. The third round of the Coppa Italia is being broadcast live on national TV, and even mainstream European media are paying attention. How it not be a big deal?

  Paolo avaro's yellow card suspension was inally an error oalian Football Association's part. The suspension should have been announced immediately after the sed round, but it was deyed until the day before the match against Juventus.

  Before the Calciopoli sdal broke out, people would have definitely suspected that the Football Association was colborating with Juventus to set up Naples.

  Now, while spiracy theories are less prevalent, the facts are still against Napoli.

  Napoli officially filed an application, requesting that due to the te notice which caught the team off guard, they be allowed to have Paolo avaro participate in the cup match against Juventus and postpohe suspension until the game.

  But Juventus wasn't having it.

  Sp director Alessio Seade it clear in an interview with Turin Sport that this would be unfair to Juventus.

  "How do we know when their game will be?" Secco said, pleased with himself.

  Many Italian media outlets alsued that if Napoli's proposal were accepted, would that mean all pyers who are suspended iure could apply to dey their suspensions? Would an accumuted yellow card suspension even make sehen?

  The Italian Football Association also stepped in to express regret over the situation, mainly due to their administrative mistake. However, they rejected Napoli's request to let avaro participate ich against Juventus, insisting that the suspension be enforced immediately.

  This was actually quite expected.

  If they had agreed to this, then it would indeed be shady.

  However, from the outside, Napoli from top to bottom positiohemselves as the aggrieved victims of a great injustibsp;

  In an interview with the media, De Laurentiis publicly mbasted the Italian Football Association for fav Juventus.

  General Manager Marino also stated that the situation was unfair to Napoli.

  "We already had only three days to prepare for the match, and then, the day before the game, they suddenly tell us that our captain, our most important defensive lin, ot py. Who accept that?"

  Gao Shen also expressed his fusion about the situation at the pre-match press ferenbsp;

  "This is no small matter! Everyone knows how important Paolo is to us. He's not just our on-field captain but also the bae of our defe's like they sent off one of my pyers before the game even started. How we py like this?"

  Gao Shen angrily stated that he would tio file pints oter but also firmly believed that his team would not be knocked down.

  "I know a lot of people want to beat us this way, but we won't let them get their way so easily. We'll get stronger, and we'll win promotiht here at St. Paul's!"

  Due to Paolo avaro's suspension, Gao Shen put Domi the roster.

  This led many to specute that Gao Shen would likely use a bination of Domid Bonucci at tre-back. After all, David Luiz was still too young.

  ...

  With this troversy heating up, many others also jumped in to get their share of attention.

  Former Real Madrid President Martin has been quite busy retly. In an interview with the media in Madrid, he said he was not surprised by the oute and even suggested that Gao Shen's handling of the situation showed a ck of professionalism.

  "We all know that it's up to the club to decide whether a pyer is suspended or not. This is a detail that a head coach should pay attention to. It's the most basic thing. Otherwise, how he arrahe lineup?"

  "I 't uand why Gao Shen would make such a low-level mistake in such a situation. The only expnation is that he is a very unprofessional head coach who doesn't even uand these basic things."

  Then, Martied his old pints about how he promoted, reused, and nurtured Gao Shen when he was Real Madrid's president but was ultimately betrayed by him. But the media loves these stories.

  They keep rehashing the same old news, otherwise, where would they get such sensational tent?

  Not only Martin, but many Italian media outlets also believe that this error lies with Napoli. After all, they didn't even know their own pyers had accumuted two yellow cards, which is quite unprofessional.

  As for avaro not receiving both cards while pying for Napoli but also while at Parma?

  Who cares?

  The public is only ied iional stories that have already been hyped up. The causes and effects are overlooked.

  Some extreme media outlets even argued that with suprofessional ma, it would be only natural for Napoli to lose to Juventus.

  ...

  Perhaps out of fidenaybe something else, Alessio Secco personally led the team south to the St. Paul's Stadium in Naples.

  The Juventus sp directreeted De Laurentiis with a smile on his face when he saw him.

  "I've finally met you, Mr. De Laurentiis. I've heard so much about you, but I'm not ied in old men," Secco said with a sarcastic smile.

  The tter part was a crude refereaking a jab at De Laurentiis' age aation.

  De Laurentiis was seething with anger, especially when he saw Secco's smug fad heard his words. He really had the urge to tear him in half, but this is a civilized society, after all, alemanly duct is expected.

  "It's not easy to meet you here in Naples, Alessio," De Laurentiis said, holding a cigar as he shook hands with Secbsp;

  "You know, in our city, you're probably the least popur person. I really admire your ce, leading the team south and taking such a big risk. Who gave you that ce?"

  Secco's smile froze. Seeing De Laurentiis' thumbs-up, he didn't feel fttered but rather mocked.

  It was as if De Laurentiis was asking: Are you sure you want to go back alive?

  Damn it, what is Naples most famous for?

  The mafia!

  What is the most enthusiasti base in Naples?

  The mafia!

  Even if you're the general manager of Juventus, when faced with these mafia members, who do they care about?

  If they find you annoying, they might just rough you up!

  Killing and arson are definitely out of the question, but it's irely impossible for them to beat you up or strip you naked and make you walk the streets.

  Bad judgment! Bad judgment!

  I shouldn't have taken the risk.

  "Don't worry, Alessio. les fans are still very civilized. In this stadium, I'll keep you all safe and sound," De Laurentiis said arrogantly, smoking his cigar.

  Hearing this, Secco wasn't relieved but even more anxious.

  Civilized?

  Are they civilized fans or Naples fans?

  It's fine in this stadium, but what about outside?

  This sounded like a preemptive discimer of responsibility!

  "You're joking, Mr. De Laurentiis. I'm just... just doing my job," Secco replied with a stiff smile.

  "Yes, for work. Leave professional things to the professionals," De Laurentiis ughed.

  Secco felt that, no matter how he interpreted it, these words were full of double meanings and threats.

  ...

  "We are now live from the St. Paul's Stadium in Naples."

  "The game is about to begin, and as we see from the cameras, St. Paul's Stadium is packed."

  "This is a knoat the third round of the Coppa Italia, a single-elimination game, featuring two remarkable teams: Juventus, the giant club, against the rising star, Napoli."

  "Don't be fooled by the fact that both teams are currently in Serie B; their lineups and strengths are quite strong."

  "For example, Juventus is coached by Deschamps, a Champions League finalist, and their lineup still includes world-css pyers like Nedved, Del Pieruet, and Buffon. Even after the sdal and relegation, this team is still quite formidable, potentially even top-tier in Serie A."

  "Napoli isn't a pushover either. This team returo Serie B in just two years after deg bankruptd restructuring in 2004. This summer, they brought in the ese coach Gao Shen, who just led Real Madrid to a double , and ied a staggering 16 million euros iransfer market. Clearly, they have ambitions to build a team capable of challenging Serie A giants."

  "Although it's a match between two Serie B teams, the coaches are of Champions League final calibre, making it a match worth watg. Both teams are also full of stars, especially Juventus."

  "The only regret is that Napoli's biggest star and their captain, Paolo avaro, is suspended due to accumuted yellow cards. He is currently sitting iands."

  "It be said that both teams have attracted the attention of tless fans sihe start of the season, and this match is a key single-game focus for determining the oute."

  ...

  As the pyers of the two teams walked into the stadium oer another, everyo a glimpse of the starting lineups.

  Napoli still employs a 4-2-3-1 formation.

  The goalkeeper is Handanovic; the defense sists of Vargas, Bonucci, David Luiz, and Jergi Garrick; the midfield features Biglia and Rakitid the attag trio includes Gervinho, Hamsik, and Sanchez, with Pelle as the loriker.

  Juventus' starting lineup is slightly less clear.

  The goalkeeper is Buffon; the defense includes Balzaretti, Chiellini, Kovad Billindelli.

  In midfield, Nedved, Marne, Zai, Gianni Keda, and Paro are present, with Bojinov as the sole striker.

  The key suspense is how Deschamps will line up his midfield.

  Gianni Keda, a well-known Serie A pyer, previously pyed for Udinese and Lazio, and joined Juventus as a substitute in the summer of 2005. He has been heavily utilized since Juventus' relegation this season.

  Paro, who came from Juventus' youth system, was a main midfielder for Siena st season and is knoirlo II" for his teical skills and ability. He has remained with Juventus after their relegation.

  Overall, Juventus' squad is of high Serie A quality across the board front, midfield, and defense.

  With a Champions League runner-up coach like Deschamps, Juventus' presen Serie B is formidable!

  In trast, Napoli's standout pyer, avaro, is merely a key pyer for Parma.

  The only signifit advantage Napoli has is their double champion coach, Gao Shen.

  Thus, it is widely believed that if Napoli wants to defeat Juventus, it will depend rgely on Gao Shen's abilities.