Mancini stood still, watching Chiwo run over to Tang Long and chat with him for a few moments before coming back.
"Boss, Tang said his sudden forward run was to snatch the far post. It's a tactic you set up, and his goal was due to your excellent guidance," Chiwo said.
Chiwo added, "He said he already mentioned this in the post-match press conference."
Mancini waved his hand with a smile.
"This kid is being sly, just buttering me up. I never discussed this tactic with him—go, ask again."
Chiwo had no choice but to approach Tang Long again, talk for a while, and then returned.
"Did you get a clear answer?"
"Yes, he said he had a premonition."
"Premonition, what kind of premonition?"
"A premonition that the ball would definitely be directed towards the near post. He was convinced Davis wouldn't reach it, and Icardi certainly could, and then a header deflection would take it to the far post, where he could pick up the loose ball."
