Taking advantage of the interval while Inter Milan players were celebrating with Podolski, Mancini called Tang Long to the sideline.
Tang Long originally thought that Mancini would have some important tactical arrangements in the final few minutes, so he was ready to listen intently.
Unexpectedly, the next question Mancini asked made Tang Long laugh.
"Would you like to receive the applause and cheers of the entire stadium? I can sub you off early."
It turned out Mancini believed the outcome was decided, and in the final few minutes, calling Tang Long over was not for any special tactical briefing but to let Tang Long enjoy the applause and cheers under the gaze of 75,000 spectators in the UEFA Europa League final, and sub out early!
Tang Long gladly accepted this proposal.
At the 88th minute.
The fourth official on the sidelines raised the substitution board, and Tang Long was subbed off.
