191 Conquer the first level of the devil's schedule
Zhan Jun: "In fact, in the final stage of the league, such a large-scale operation on the original formation was suddenly carried out, and the risk was self-evident, and many people would speculate that the change of formation was due to the helplessness of the players' injuries. Although there are more or less problems in the operation of the www.biquge.info after the change, we can see the concentration and hard work of each Gunners player on the field, although there are mistakes, but it does not affect the state, but on the contrary, the more and more courageous on the field. Manchester City, on the other hand, in addition to their tactical style of play is very physically demanding, the two starting central defenders have shortcomings, Otamendi has coverage but is prone to recklessness, and John Stones lacks enough athleticism and confrontation. Of course, there is no question of a goalkeeper yet, neither Bravo nor Caballero is the ideal candidate in Guardiola's mind. ”
"Hehe, I heard that when Zhang Zhetian was at the University of Coimbra, the first person who came into contact with him was Manchester City."
"Well, Zhang Zhetian is indeed Pep Guardiola's ideal goalkeeper, but it's a pity that he went to Arsenal."
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Manchester City dressing room.
"Josep, this Chinese is stronger than Neuer." Assistant coach Domenech Torrent, a confidant of Joseppe Guardiola, said: "At the age of 19, I have never seen anyone stronger than him. It's a pity that it didn't come to our team. ”
Guardiola was silent, and said secretly in his heart: "What's the use of talking about this now, if I can be more decisive, when we meet that day, no matter what conditions he puts forward, I will agree immediately." ”
Mikel Arteta said: "Boss, in the second half we had to make changes, strengthen the defence, we can't press too far forward, and now this Arsenal team is very good at playing behind. ”
Guardiola nodded, he had already conceded two goals in the first half, and he couldn't concede goals in the second half, otherwise it would greatly hit the team's morale and confidence, how to play the next games?
This month, Arsenal are playing on three fronts, almost every week is a double game, and when it comes to the FA Cup, it will be our chance to get revenge.
Pep Guardiola knew that the general trend of this game was gone, so he decided to defend well in the second half, strive not to concede a goal in the second half, and avoid a big loss affecting the team's morale.
Another point that Guardiola did not say is that Manchester City have often been able to maintain quality attacks in the first half since the beginning of the season, and after the fitness bottleneck in the second half, the team's impact will drop significantly.
Therefore, Manchester City must take the lead in the first half, or even the first 15 minutes of the second half, otherwise, the Manchester City defence, which had physical problems in the second half, will be beaten into a sieve when they encounter strong teams.
Manchester City's weaknesses have been well understood by opponents throughout the Premier League and even in Europe.
In order to strengthen the defence, Manchester City will switch to Yaya Toure in the second half and slow down the tempo, and when the ball is at their feet, they should not rush into attack if they are not absolutely sure.
With Jesús Navas used as the starting right-back after the injury of Gabriel Jesus, the 'Brazilian Jesus' injury, City lacked attacking backs on the bench and no players who could provide a change of pace.
'Gabriel Jesus will be back from injury in a little while, and then there will be more options for the players up front and I will definitely find a way to restrain the 2-5-3 tactics when we see each other in the FA Cup. Pep Guardiola secretly wondered.
Arsenal dressing room.
"What? Koscielny injured and can't play in the second half? Arsène Wenger frowned.
The Gunners captain of this game, Laurent Koscielny, was injured in the first half, and after being examined by the team doctor, the result of not playing was made and sent directly to the hospital.
No wonder there will be fewer people in the locker room, it turned out to be ......
Because the tactical adjustment and command were handed over to Zhang Zhetian, Wenger did not issue a tactical instruction for the second half to the starting players in the locker room, but only made an order for the substitution in the second half, while letting the players recover their physical strength and spirit in ten minutes, while chatting with Zhang Zhetian about the second half of the game.
To be reasonable, after just finishing the national team competition, and then hastily changing the new tactics, in the first half against the mighty Manchester City, the Gunners' starting players are a little tired both physically and mentally, so in addition to hurrying to recover their fitness, the tactical aspect must also be adjusted.
'I think in the second half Man City will make substitutions, go up and strengthen the defense in the middle, they have the stamina to only attack once or twice at a certain stage. I think we can slow down the tempo appropriately, control the ball, concentrate on the midfield and reverse the ball, win at the minimum cost, and try to run in the new tactics as much as possible. ”
Arsene Wenger nodded incessantly, leading by two goals in the first half, coupled with the prestige of Zhang Zhetian guarding the goal, as long as Guardiola is not stupid, he also knows that the balance of victory is on the Gunners' side.
And this month's devil's schedule has begun, almost two or three days of a game rhythm, each opponent is a tough and strong opponent, for Arsenal, who have a thin squad and have to fight on the third line, to save physical strength, without injury to win, will be the strategic focus of the Gunners this month.
In the first game, the captain of the team was lost, but fortunately, in the central defender position, the Gunners' first-team reserves are still relatively thick, and the new tactics focus on double central defenders, so Arsenal will not be stretched thin in this position.
Looking at Zhang Zhetian with his eyes closed and grasping to rest in ten minutes, Wenger fell into the deep thought that he was about to face the La Liga giants Real Madrid who are good at playing the Champions League in the Champions League in 10 days.
In the second half, Arsenal and Manchester City made substitutions.
On the Gunners' side, No.5 Gabriel Paulista replaces the injured Koscielny.
On the side of the Blue Moon, No.42 Yaya Toure replaced Raheem Sterling, with Toure and Fernandinho forming a back two, with Kevin De Bruyne taking Sterling's place.
No one noticed that after the substitution, none of the Arsenal players present wore the captain's armband on their arms.
As Zhang Zhetian expected, Arsenal kicked off in the second half, and saw the Gunners players pass the ball directly to Zhang Zhetian's feet, and the Manchester City defense, which was facing a big enemy, immediately stared at Alex Sanchez and other Arsenal frontcourt tridents.
In order to avoid the disconnection between the front and back and the lack of space, under the premise of not pressing the defensive line forward, Manchester City did not use high pressing tactics, Zhang Zhetian ran to the top of the penalty area to direct the operation of the whole team, and Arsenal focused on him in the middle of the side, using the reverse ball to consume time.
Zhan Jun: The first half was full of ups and downs, and the second half was boring, which is the full portrayal of the last strong dialogue in this round of the Premier League.