Chapter 626: I'm Excellent, I Know
Bam Adebayo helped Arsenal complete the goal, so that Arsenal regained hope, two goals behind is still a bit much, but the remaining time to recover two goals, it is not completely impossible, the players on the field immediately actively engaged in the game, hoping to score again to fight for greater hope.
But football is about offense and defense.
Arsenal's attack is very hot, and the defense will be relatively poor, and perhaps there are reasons why Arsenal is careless at the back -
Zhen Shaolong is not running!
The most threatening players on the other side have consumed too much physical energy and can't run at all, so the threat is naturally greatly reduced, and they can attack wantonly without worrying about the defense in the backcourt.
Zhen Shaolong felt a little strange.
As time went on, Arsenal's defence on him became more and more sparse, with Denilson Jr. following him closely, and then Denilson Jr. occasionally attacking and becoming Toure next to him.
Then Toure also came to the front.
So occasionally there is only one Alexander Song around, Zhen Shaolong and Song are still relatively familiar, and he also talked to Song about this problem, "Why did they all come forward?" Don't you have to pay attention to defense? β
He pointed to himself.
Song understood what he was talking about and explained, "Your physical energy consumption is too great, and you can't run now, right?" I think you can take a break instead of continuing to stay here, really, I have no ill intentions, don't you worry about excessive exercise, will it affect your body? β
ββ¦β¦ Am I exerting too much energy? Can't run? β
Zhen Shaolong didn't hear Song Follow-up's words, the previous words have already explained the reason, he thought of his performance in the first half, and also understood the thoughts of Arsenal's backfield.
That's good!
Zhen Shaolong felt that he should cooperate with Arsenal's judgment, and immediately showed a panting appearance, occasionally bothering to move his feet, just standing in place and looking at the backfield.
This appearance was immediately considered by the outside world to be a 'physical overdraft'.
The game commentator also analyzed, "Zhen Shaolong has consumed too much physical energy, he doesn't seem to be able to run anymore, maybe Keegan should consider replacing him." It doesn't make much sense for him to stay on the field......"
Keegan thought so, too.
When he saw Zhen Shaolong's performance, he couldn't help but want to change, compared to a game, Zhen Shaolong's physical condition is more important, not to mention, the score on the field is 3 to 1, even if Zhen Shaolong is off the field immediately, Arsenal has little chance of equalizing, but when Keegan wants to do this, he feels that he can't make a hasty decision.
Capital...... The object is Zhen Shaolong!
"In the past games, did you replace Zhen Shaolong?" Keegan recalled carefully, there were really times when Zhen Shaolong was replaced, but after the results of the game were confirmed, the team had already led by many balls, in order to protect Zhen Shaolong, and in order to give others a chance to play, he was replaced to enjoy the cheers of the fans.
Right now......
Keegan felt that he should ask Zhen Shaolong's opinion, and he also seemed to care more about the players, "Yes, I just care!" β
He took the opportunity to shout, "Zhen, how is it?" Break time? β
"I'm fine!"
Zhen Shaolong replied very decisively, showing a spirit look, but his expression and movements were considered 'the camouflage of forcibly lifting the spirit'.
Some fans are starting to get worried.
Arsenal also thinks that Zhen Shaolong is the end of the crossbow, and he is already in a state of complete inability to run, they simply let only one central defender to defend, sometimes Alexander Song, sometimes replaced by Toure, Denilson Jr. simply stayed in front for a long time, he is a midfielder after all, not a real midfielder, and it is still a lot of help to continue to participate in the attack.
It is also very 'safe' to defend with only one central defender, and if a striker player can't run, it is impossible to make a quick sprint, and the defender can be shaken off the first time and can catch up in the subsequent time.
That's security.
Arsenal were not worried about defending and continued to concentrate on attack, and they also made a series of threats, which made Newcastle fans start to worry about the goal.
In the first minute of the game, a turning point occurred, Cesc Fabregas's pass was directly snatched by Barton.
Barton kicks the ball in front.
The ball crossed the half-court and flew towards the front of the halfway line, and Toure ran back to chase the ball as soon as possible.
Zhen Shaolong is faster!
With the help of the effect of "Standing Pioneer", coupled with the fact that his physical fitness itself was fine, he burst out and rushed over quickly, and shook off the somewhat tired Toure in a few steps.
Toure's pace of stride slowed down.
"How is that possible!"
"Isn't he out of fitness? How could it be so fast......"
"This speed!"
"No, it's a sudden explosive force, he definitely won't be able to hold on for a few steps......" Toure forced himself to convince himself and continued to chase forward.
Zhen Shaolong turned his head to pay attention to the football while running forward.
The football flew from behind.
Zhen Shaolong rushed to the position first, leaned his body with the inside of his left foot, and completed the kick lightly, the football flew to one side for two meters, he immediately rushed up to catch up, and then accelerated to cross Toure who had just rushed over again.
Toure was stunned!
Eighty minutes after the game, the physical consumption of the defenders was also very large, he didn't expect that Zhen Shaolong's explosiveness was still so strong, and he could continue to rush up after stopping the ball, and he was about to find a chance to steal, but he was simply left behind.
This time it's a triumph of physical strength and explosiveness!
Zhen Shaolong's skills shown halfway through are nothing, that is, a general degree of stopping the ball, and a very direct change of direction, Toure was thrown away because the speed could not keep up, he continued to chase behind, but he just couldn't catch up completely.
When the ball was almost to the penalty area, Zhen Shaolong pulled down Toure's two positions, he glanced at the goal and the attacking Almunia, slowed down to protect the ball, and also waved his right foot lightly.
Hanging doors!
The ball doesn't go fast, but it flies very high.
Almunia stretched his arms as best he could, but he could only watch the ball fly past his fingers, and he couldn't catch up at all if he turned around, so he could only watch the ball cross the goal line as he ran.
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"The ball went in ββ!"
"Zhen Shaolong scored the fourth goal, a very crisp and quick counterattack, Toure was accelerated and shaken, and goalkeeper Almunia was powerless to stop ......"
"4 to 1!"
"Let's look at the whole scoring process, Zhen Shaolong's sprint speed is very fast, and he can't see the physical overdraft at all, but he is in good spirits as if he has just come out of the game."
The game commentator said this, but thought it was only a 'superficial phenomenon', "This is the spirit of the game, the spirit of sportsmanship, even if the physical strength is overdrawn to the limit, when you find an opportunity, you will try to burst out in the best condition." The combination of the TV screen is a mirror of Zhen Shaolong panting and wiping sweat, as if it just shows that Zhen Shaolong's physical fitness has been overdrawn.
In fact, isn't it normal to take a few breaths after sprinting dozens of meters in a row, catching the ball, passing people and then shooting?
The outside world doesn't see it that way.
Kevin Keegan saw Zhen Shaolong finish the goal, and couldn't help but notify the fourth official to make a substitution--
Zhen Shaolong is down, Martins is up.
This substitution is to let Zhen Shaolong rest and prevent him from having any accidents, the score is already 4-1, Newcastle United is three goals ahead, and in less than ten minutes remaining, Arsenal wants to tie, which is basically the same as dreaming.
The game has lost its suspense.
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Zhen Shaolong enjoyed the cheers of the fans and walked off the field, and when he came to the sidelines, he faced a lot of concern, and continuously said that he was fine, "I'm normal!" No problem at all! I feel like I can still run 3,000 meters! β
"Body? I said, it's healthy......"
"I feel good!"
"Not tired!"
It doesn't seem to matter what he says.
Everyone thought he was there to support the game, and they were amazed by his fighting spirit on the field.
Zhen Shaolong could only accept it depressedly, and then simply sat down and didn't explain.
What's the use of explaining?
Waste of saliva!
He sat on the bench and watched the rest of the game, and the 10 minutes were long and short, and Arsenal played a big advantage, they had more possession, they played more threats, and they tried to get the job done.
It was Vela who came off the bench.
Vela received a pass from the edge of the box and fired straight into the back of the net for Arsenal's second goal.
However, it was too late.
In the end, Newcastle United defeated Arsenal 4-2 at home and won the 28th round of the league.
Victory in this round is crucial.
Even before the end of the match between Newcastle United and Arsenal, Kevin Keegan had already received good news: Manchester United lost 2-0 at Fulham.
Big upset!
Fulham's last home win at home came back in September 1964, and with 44 years of not playing a beat, it is clear how dismal Fulham's record is, having lost the first two games of the season by a disparity of 0-3 and 0-4.
Before the game, everyone expected United to continue their victory, but in the end, United lost by two goals to Fulham.
The media can always find the reason for the result, and as soon as the game ended, some media talked about Fulham's home results - 15 home games, 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses, which is also close to Newcastle United, Manchester United and Liverpool in the entire Premier League, and better than Chelsea and Arsenal's home results.
So it's normal for Fulham to beat Manchester United?
That's how some media outlets analyzed it.
Regardless of how the media explain the outcome of the game, Manchester United's defeat is good news for Newcastle United, and the fight for the top spot is still very hot, but most people have eliminated Chelsea from the title race.
The main contenders for the Premier League title are Newcastle United, Manchester United and Liverpool.
Manchester United lost one game, and Newcastle United spread to six points, and Liverpool also had a three-point gap, considering that there is a direct battle between Manchester United and Liverpool later, even if Newcastle United's schedule is very stressful, the team feels a lot easier.
Having just beaten Arsenal and heard about the mistakes of their rivals, the Newcastle United players were in a good mood.
On the way back to the locker room, they were talking and laughing all the time.
Zhen Shaolong and Barton walked together.
As I passed the corner of the mixed zone, a shout came from behind me, "Wait! Examine! I can call you that, right? β
Zhen Shaolong turned his head and found that it was Wenger.
Wenger had a warm smile on his face, and his eyes were full of appreciation for the young man, "Zhen, you did a great job!" It's really great! β
"I know."
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Wenger didn't expect this answer at all, he didn't know how to continue, but he still stubbornly said, "You lasted for 80 minutes, in fact, I think you can only last for half the game, even in the world, there are very few people who will be so persevering, I have seen a lot of excellent young people, they have their own merits, among them you are the best, in fact, I can't find a lack in you......"
"Oh, that's a compliment, isn't it? Thank you. β
Zhen Shaolong nodded frequently following Wenger's words, and felt that the old man in front of him had become much more pleasing to the eye.
Arsene Wenger continued, "I really didn't expect that. Before I met you, I thought Robin [Robin van Persie] was the best and Emmanuel [Adebayor] would be the future of Arsenal, but neither of them was good enough compared to you......"
He said a long more.
Zhen Shaolong was praised a little flutteringly, but there were too many things to be praised, and it would make people feel bored, he simply interrupted Wenger and asked, "What you said, of course, is the truth, I know it." But, is there anything wrong with you? β
"Huh?" Wenger was stunned, "It's okay?" β
"Then I'm leaving." Zhen Shaolong left with Barton without looking back, and after walking a few steps, he couldn't help but 'whisper' to Barton, "It's the first time I know that the old man has so many words, and he said a lot of things, I don't remember it very well." But seriously, I should have brought a tape recorder and recorded his words and listened to them slowly when I got back......"
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Wenger looked at the background of Zhen Shaolong's departure, and his mind couldn't turn a little.
This is different from what was expected.
Although considering that Zhen Shaolong is too likely to join Arsenal and join with his current strength, Arsenal is unlikely to bear a high salary, but no one can be sure of the future, and the other party admires himself very much, and after the strength of the state declines slightly, he can also choose to join Arsenal.
Will that be five years from now?
Or longer?
Anyway, Wenger is very sure that he will not retire at that time, and a few words of praise for a future possibility will definitely not suffer, but the other party's attitude is too distant.
"He adores me?"
"Impossible."
"How do you explain your previous attitude? And what he said...... What the hell did he think! Wenger felt his brain explode a little bit, and he began to enter the stage of self-doubt, wondering if he was really old and couldn't understand what young people were thinking. 8)