Chapter Seventy-Three: The Old Professor
On January 02, the 20th round of the 2016/2017 Premier League season ushered in another round of the north London derby.
In the past two years, Arsenal have never reaped the benefits of Tottenham's match, and the brutal massacre is still shocking.
It can be said that Arsenal has been in a state of being comprehensively suppressed by Tottenham in the past two years.
And Arsenal's results in recent years have been getting worse and worse, four years without a championship and two blank, so it is hard to look at the Gunners Arsenal.
Although Arsenal's results are very good at this stage, it has been the same in the past, with good results at the beginning of the season, but in the middle of the season it will inevitably be stretched, and every year is in vain.
The competitiveness gradually decreased, and the mid-season began to weaken, and there was no way to face the onslaught of strong teams.
The poor results have left the French coach with gray hair, and they haven't seen the professor's smile for a long time.
And there are even more doubts from the outside world.
Many people began to criticize Arsene Wenger, the Gunners' meritorious coach, saying that he is no longer suitable for today's football, just like the elimination of the midfield position, and he has also been abandoned by this era.
Arsenal should be looking for a new manager to make up for the changed times, rather than continuing to play in the same way as the old ones against the craze of the times.
Arsene Wenger's 'dear' disciples were surprisingly quiet in response to these doubts, and it was his former rival, Sir Alex Ferguson of Manchester United, who stood in his support for him.
Again, in an interview with Sky TV, Ferguson stated;
"The pressure on Arsene Wenger and the environment he is in are ridiculous, I just want to know if Arsenal know what Wenger has brought to them, don't treat a meritorious old man who dedicates everything to the team like this, please give him enough respect and don't use public opinion to put pressure on him."
'In the Premier League, me, Arsene Wenger and Brian Clough are all long-term managers of a team and that long-term coaching has proven to be a success.
"Don't make decisions about momentary achievements, let him make his own decisions, please give him a minimum of respect!"
In the face of Ferguson's support, Wenger thanked him, and also said:
'He's a great manager, he's been at Manchester United for 26 years and I feel like I don't necessarily match his years. It's a change of times, the average number of years a manager has been with a club is 18 months, our situation is different, so I can't give an exact answer, I've been in charge of Arsenal for maybe 22 years, maybe 23 years. ”
From this sentence, you can feel Wenger's twilight inner state, and he has already retreated.
Arsenal are in a tough environment, with no results and no hope.
They don't have a potential star like Yile, and Gunners fans look up and there is darkness ahead, and they don't see a glimmer of hope.
And in this confusion, the irritable mood intensified, and even hurt the old man who had dedicated his life to Arsenal.
Times change, heroes twilight!
Sad, lamentable!
......
Arsenal is gloomy!
Tottenham is in full swing!
The game between the two sides was also like the atmosphere in the stands, with Arsenal helpless against Tottenham's attack.
If last season, Arsenal could still cause some problems for Tottenham, then this season's Arsenal has been blessed with all kinds of negative energy.
There is no cooperation!
No vitality!
This team gave Yile a very uncomfortable feeling, lifeless!
And in that atmosphere, Tottenham scored a goal in each half as Arsenal lost the north London derby again.
This defeat turned into a powder keg, and Arsenal was completely detonated!
The fans in the stands were frantically insulting their own team and the old man.
This scene is really shocking to watch.
Yi Le saw Wenger standing there, like a stone isolated from the world.
He lowered his head, the wrinkles on his face were a little deeper, and his face was full of bitterness.
Yi Le observed the other man, and as he passed by him, he saw Wenger's body swaying slightly, as if it was about to topple.
Yi Le hurriedly went up to help.
"Sir...."Yi Le held Wenger's arm, he was very thin, although he was slender and dressed in a decent suit, there seemed to be not much flesh on his arms, only bones.
Wenger came back from his trance, he turned his head and saw Yi Le supporting him, and couldn't help but smile, saying; "Thank you, Yi!"
"Do you need me to call a team doctor for you?"
"No!" Arsene Wenger shook his head and said, "I'm just feeling a little tired." ”
Yi Le nodded slightly, and he let go of his hand to leave.
At this time, Wenger suddenly shouted: "Yi, two years ago, if we proposed the same treatment as Tottenham, then would you choose Arsenal or Tottenham?" ”
Yi Lelen paused, and a hint of struggle appeared in his expression...
Arsene Wenger smiled bitterly: "Sorry for asking a difficult question. ”
Yi Le bowed his head slightly, he turned around and was about to leave, but he took a few steps, suddenly turned around, he came to Wenger's side, and whispered to him: "If it was me at that time, because of you, I would choose Arsenal!" ”
Wenger's cloudy eyes lit up suddenly, and he smiled, "I won't tell anyone else this answer, thank you for recognizing me." ”
"It's not just me who recognizes you, there are so many people who are a great manager, and there is no doubt that you are a great manager!"
At this time, the shouts of Boas were heard from the direction of the Tottenham Hotspur coaching box; "Easy! Let's go! ”
"I'm leaving, Professor, goodbye!"
Yi Le smiled and waved his hand.
Arsene Wenger smiled and nodded.
At this time, Boas had already walked over with a vigilant face and pulled Yile back.
......
In the post-match press conference, Arsene Wenger took all the blame.
"I am responsible for the defeat in this game, I am responsible for the team's poor results, as a manager, I failed to bring results to the team, this is my dereliction of duty, I failed to adjust the relationship between the fans and the team, it is also my responsibility, I failed to adjust the mentality of the players, as a manager, I feel very ashamed!"
"All the responsibility is on my shoulders." Wenger took a deep breath and said; 'I'm not going to run away from it, I'm going to keep working until one day they find a better manager, and then I'll pack my bags and leave the club and retire in peace.'
"Maybe our time is really over, I should go to Ferguson to spend my old age, reminisce about the past, when there is a dispute, we can also fight, I think he can't beat me now."
After saying this, the professor smiled and left.
The whole press conference was very quiet, and Boas, such a jumpy person, did not say anything.
It's respect!
A lot of respect for this old man who once dominated the Premier League!
After the game, various reports emerged one after another.
"Arsenal lose to Tottenham! 》
"Arsenal contradictions erupt! 》
Tottenham beat Arsenal 2-0! 》
'North London derby, Tottenham win again!' 》
One of the most striking stories was from the London Sport.
"Perhaps, football will lose a good manager again! 》
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