Phil wouldn't have known that QPR's youth director had such a high opinion of him, and now, there are two questions before him:

If he beats this German -

First, can he beat it?

Second, will that Bitch deduct him 6,000 pounds?

He raised his head slightly, staring at Hans. Hans stared at him motionless, too. No one looked away, and no one was deterred by anyone.

Finally, the corner of Phil's left mouth moved, and he said in an extremely earthy East London accent: "The weather is good." With that, he turned and ran for the other half.

Yu Zixiang came over and bumped into Hans: "I thought he would give you a punch." ”

Hans touched his glove, "If that's the case, I'll give him two punches." ”

Yu Zixiang looked at the back, tall and strong, if you ignore some details, in fact, Phil and Pat are a little similar.

Phil hasn't said hello to anyone since he entered the first-team dressing room, and he doesn't seem to like anyone. Everyone asked him to sing, but he didn't refuse, just stopped after singing two lines, and applauded himself. It was awkward and ridiculous.

"That kid is a nuisance. Yu Zixiang patted Hans on the shoulder and said.

Hans was noncommittal.

On the other side, Lu Ling finished talking to Batshuayi, turned around, and the assistant teacher whispered something in her ear. She glanced at Hans, and then at Phil, who was not far away.

Hans felt that his boss's gaze was a little worried, even though it was a little far away.

****

The atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium this season has been completely different.

Lu Ling had already visited White Hart Lane, where the atmosphere this season was full of depression and anger, but at the Emirates Stadium, she could feel that this half of north London was full of expectations and hope.

This is the magical effect brought about by Massimiliano Allegri. The Italian didn't finish in the top four in his debut as Arsene Wenger's successor, but he reached the Champions League by winning the Europa League, reinvigorating Colombian star James Rodriguez after his frustration at Real Madrid, and bringing in the talented Portuguese all-round midfielder Joao Mario.

And this season, Arsenal's management has continued to increase their financial support for Allegri, although it is not the most among the major clubs, but Allegri's new Gunners have really made Arsenal fans very excited:

Dussa Novak, a tall young Czech center forward with an impressive solid technique, some say he is a reproduction of Jan Kohler (the legendary Czech center forward);

The Italian twin of 19-year-old Fabio Saldo and 18-year-old Danielly Bernardino, both of whom hail from the youth academies of Lazio and Roma respectively, are already considered to be the new Andrea Pirlo and Baggio figures in Italy. The former inherited the excellent tradition of the Italian "playmaker" and was excellent both offensively and defensively, while the latter reborn the long-lost Italian "trequartista" (number 9 and a half) and is a highly talented attacking core.

Because of this, the Gunners are a team full of vitality and great potential, and it is not difficult to understand the positive atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium this season.

Allegri has incorporated these young players into his 352 style of play, with Novak and Saldo already in the mainstay, James Rodriguez starting as a central midfielder, Mesut Ozil out injured and Bernardino coming off the bench.

This is a very strong opponent, Lu Ling knows it very well. Both teams are currently on seven points from three games, behind Everton, who have won all three games and have nine points. Every win or defeat in the league counts, not to mention that it's a tough matchup, it's a London derby.

In the unfortunate situation of Glenn and Mensah were injured, she still started Nedham as Mario's central defensive partner. Tim had suggested that she use a young Joey Tomlin to try her hand at the main centre-back, but Lu Ling had concerns about such a tough fight.

The QPR head coach put Michy Batshuayi on the bench and the powerful Belgian centre-forward will make his debut in the second half. Other new signings, Thorin Miturescu, Genk De Graf and Claudio Llamas all started the game. As for Phil Warren - Lu Ling didn't think about it at all, and he was excluded from the squad. This kid has some talent, but with his current experience, it's still early to play in the Premier League.

When Phil learned that he was not on the list, Lu Ling saw that his face was tilted to the side, and his mouth was definitely the word "bitch". She was a little angry, but more of a joke.

Tim later told her about it, and she realized that the teaching assistant had noticed it too. Tim asked her what she was going to do with Phil, and she thought for a moment and said, "I can't change him, and I don't want to change him, but I'm confident that he will become a better player, and we'll just have to see what options he will make." ”

It's a fact.

****

The match began with a whistle from referee Jonathan Moss.

Arsenal are no longer the style of play of Arsene Wenger's era, they have adopted an Italian back three formation, and after last season's practice, they have become very proficient. They can control the game and they can defend in an orderly manner.

But the QPR's counter-attack came with a very intelligent handling of the ball by Argentine Claudio.

Claudio, arguably the best talent in Argentina's midfield, first cleverly leaned on the tackle James and then stepped on it to get the ball to Ian.

The clever Scotsman was able to keep up with Claudio's train of thought and he took advantage of the situation to push the ball forward.

Claudio has moved forward and successfully completed this wall-to-wall fit. Next, he took two steps close to the centre circle and then played a ball to the right.

Dutch winger Genk takes the ball.

Henk de Graaf, who has just turned 20, is considered a two-footed version of Robben in the Netherlands, with both feet perfectly balanced and able to cut inside from both flanks. At this point, he took the ball forward, followed with his body, and used his explosiveness to sprint past Arsenal midfielder Fabio Saldo – the young Italian looked to have anticipated it, but Genk was too fast.

Joao Mario came up from the side, but Genk dribbled at high speed and fired a powerful shot under the confrontation!

The left-footed shot flew straight past Petr's fingertips and into the Arsenal goal!

QPR took a 1-0 away lead just eight minutes into the game, and it looked like the previous bad luck had been swept away.

Their excellent play continued, and with Yu Zixiang's insertion, Solin Mitulescu's brilliant Marseille slalom on the left flank deflected past Arsenal's right wing-back Bellerin for a precise through-ball finish.

Leon Ferreira hit at high speed, didn't wait for the ball to land, reflexively pumped with his left foot, and the ball flew into the far corner of the goal!

QPR leads Arsenal 2:0 away in the opening 21 minutes!

The good atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium has taken a heavy hit.

QPR's three new signings are all in great form, and top scorer Leon has also maintained his usual good form.

However, Arsenal manager Allegri still managed to command from the sidelines, and gradually, the Arsenal players calmed down.

In the first half, Arsenal did not score again, Lu Ling was very satisfied, the only thing that was uneasy was the mood of the opposing manager...... Seems too smooth.

She didn't say much at half-time, asking the players to concentrate and continue to play in the first half.

As soon as the second half began, Arsenal launched an onslaught.

Danielly Bernardino, an Italian boy who turned 18 the day after tomorrow, was substituted on the field.

The 173-year-old player, after getting the ball, made an understatement half-turn, shook Claudio away, and then made another light pick before Ian got down.

Lu Ling saw it very clearly. The lob only lifted the ball slightly off the ground, but just past Ian's feet.

After that, Bernardino moved almost without pause, leading the ball forward and taking it in the open space.

Nedham Onoha should have pressed forward, but he didn't dare to move and cowered in the box. Mario could only grab quickly from a relatively distant position to try to stop the diminutive Italian attacker.

Bernardino lowered his weight. And then suddenly his right foot went up—

The ball flew up, went over the defence, landed unbiasedly, and landed unbiased in front of Alexis Sanchez, who was cutting forward.

This whole set of actions was completed in a flash. Lu Ling knew that this was the work of a real trequartista - the word means "a person who is active in the three-quarters area" (starting from the halfway, the three-quarters of the first half is the world of the trequartista).

He's not a No.9 striker, he's not a No.10 striker, he's a 'No.1/2' in between, he needs to get rid of, he passes, he needs to score, he needs all-round attacking talent, which explains why this type of player is so rare. This position, full of Italian pride and football soul, is performed in Bernardino, who is not yet 18 years old.

In the philosophy of Italian football, it is not only the defense, but also the concept of "fantasia" on the offensive end.

This word is a kind of inspiration that is difficult to describe and can only be perceived.

Baggio's graceful shuttle through the crowd, Piero's delicate touches, Zola's lightning-like magic at his feet, Totti's unbelievable kick, Cassano's drill camp in subtle spaces, can all see this kind of fantasia, and this Bernardino completely reproduces this magical charm of his predecessors between a few touches.

It's an authentic Italian release of talent.

Sanchez sent the ball into the back of the net behind Hans.

Arsenal pulled a goal back. At the same time, it was also the first goal conceded in the four rounds of this season's QPR.

Half of Lu Ling's face began to sweat, and then she stabilized her mood a little and asked Missy Batshuayi to warm up on the sidelines. After that, she replaced Hoel Campbell with the Belgian.

Batshuayi came up and immediately threatened. Sorin Mitulescu's cross was headed over by Mitshuayi Batshuayi to beat Mustafi but Cech miraculously lifted the ball over the crossbar.

QPR started to play a wave of pressing attacks around this high point, but although Batshuayi was strong, his coordination with his teammates around him was still a little jerky. Moreover, León's fitness began to decline a little in the second half, after all, he had just returned from South America.

Arsenal are mainly in a defensive position. But a mistake by Leon gave them a chance.

Another Italian talent came into play, spinning in circles, first getting rid of the snatching Sorin and then pumping the ball flat with the instep.

Fabio Saldo was also a transfer target recommended by Monchi for Lu Ling, but the player would prefer to play under Allegri, who is also Italian. The surname "Saldo" shows the origin of the young midfielder, who is from Sardinia and is closer to Catalan by blood, combining a passionate Spanish style with a treacherous Italian temperament.

His long-distance direct pass to the ground, the use of footwork is exquisite, the right instep of the first time to hit a rapid flat fastball, like a wind swept over the line that QPR did not have time to retract, when the ball flew low over 40 meters, you seem to feel the sound of blades of grass being cut.

Again, this is a manifestation of a certain Italian fantasia. However, unlike Trequartista's talent up front, the players who complete the inspiration in the midfield are called regista (back core) by the Italians.

The pass was full of spirit but not easy to catch, but Arsenal's Czech centre-forward, 20-year-old Dusa Nowak, was extremely comfortable at his side and backed Nedham away from interference. Immediately, Novak gently picked it up and gave it to the feet of Bernardino, who had already quickly stepped forward.

Bernardino formed a single knife. Undaunted, he faced the massive Hans, made a feint, and then deftly crossed the German's body.

The ball is pushed into the empty net by him.

Arsenal equalis!

The Stadium erupted in loud cheers, and Allegri's new Gunners were already showing their brilliance in the second half.

When the live camera swept into the eyes of the QPR coach, she should have been a little dazed.

Live commentator Gary Neville couldn't help but say, "I really don't really see such emotions in the eyes of Kristen Lue. ”

Later in the race, both sides were a little tired. There were too many new signings in the front of QPR and they fell into siloes in the final period. Just when Lu Ling thought that he might only get one point, an accident appeared again.

It's Bernardino again, the substitute Italian boy who has completely changed the game, and now he's going straight into the box under the cover of Novak and Sanchez!

Nedham was still cowering in the box, unable to move, he was no longer able to do anything. And Mario grabbed awkwardly again.

This time, the Brazilian defender of the QPR kicked Bernardino in the calf, and the Italian rolled over and fell into the penalty area.

Referee Moss points to the penalty spot.

Lu Ling jumped up from the coach's bench, she thought the foul was outside the box, but Bernardino's roll was too exaggerated and fell directly into the box...... Although she is not entirely sure. However, cunning and unwieldy have always been part of the philosophy of Italian football.

But it didn't help. Alexis Sanchez stands in front of the ball.

Hans pounced in the right direction, but the tips of his fingers could only touch the edge of the ball, and the Chilean star's shot was powerful and angled.

Towards the end of the game, Arsenal reversed the score. The Emirates Stadium was thunderous.

After that, the closest chance for QPR was a long-range shot from León, but it went wide of the goal.

QPR's first defeat of the season came in the fourth round, where they lost to one of their rivals, Arsenal, to Allegri's new Gunners, who perfectly embody the soul of Italian football.

Although the post-match replay of Bernardino was down outside the penalty line, it was a referee's mistake. But to no avail, QPR didn't get a point at the Emirates Stadium.

When Lu Ling stood in front of the TV camera and prepared to be interviewed, she was still immersed in a contradiction that was extremely unreal and extremely real.

"Christine, what do you think of this game?"

The journalist asked.

What Lu Ling thought to herself was that she didn't want to fucking comment on this game at all, she just wanted to go back and reprimand all the players, or, watch the video of this game repeatedly—why did she lose three points when she was leading by two goals, and even didn't even keep the draw?

Could it be that the Italians are her nemesis? Allegri's smile as he shook hands with her seemed to satirize all her previous achievements.

Do you really think you've done a good job of tactics? Oh young girl, there's still so much you need to learn.

She even wanted to make a phone call to talk to Nick about the mindset of the Italian head coach.

But the reality is that she has to answer the reporter's questions first, and the TV is broadcasting.

When she looked at the camera, she began to tell with a calm face: "This is a very disappointing result, we scored a goal first......

That evening, two free newspapers in the London Underground gave the result of the London derby a gimmicky headline:

Crisis (Crisis is termed by Christine)!qpr has failed to prove itself again!

hugechrisis!proveagain!

- London Evening Banner

Injuries, failed transfers, and a first defeat: QPR had a chaotic start to the season

injuries,tranferfails,andfirstdefeat:qpr’icay

- Metro 166 Reading Network