Chapter 24 What to do

Vieira is being alienated by the French Gang, but Yumo is somewhat surprisingly highly regarded by them.

The reason is actually quite simple.

Everyone is an adult, and the experience of playing football is far more than three and five years, and to be able to stand on the team in front of them, the ball quotient is at least 70 points or more. The judgment made by Youmo in the previous game obviously changed the direction of the game, and even if the French gang was unwilling, they had to admit that the tactical changes had brought a huge effect.

Patrick Vieira has the ability but is constrained by his position and responsibilities and does not dare to get too involved in the attack. It is not surprising that his teammates who are familiar with this kind of thing know that the newcomer can judge so accurately, and his eyesight is obviously beyond the average person.

In addition to the aforementioned displays of individual strength, captain Adams' attitude was also clearly leaning towards the newcomers, a situation that forced the French to reassess the weight of their opponents.

No matter how strong a newcomer is, he is only a newcomer, and it is not enough to overwhelm them in the locker room. But if it is unanimously recognized by the local players in England, coupled with the care of manager Arsene Wenger, these guys who regard themselves as descendants suddenly have a strong sense of crisis.

After the starting line-up for this game came out, Grimandi and Wiltord were excited and did not forget to ask the big brothers.

The final conclusion is not surprising.

Try fair play first, and then make other plans.

As the leader of the French Gang, Petit has a clear view of the situation in front of him. He knows Anelka's mind, and he also understands the psychological state of the other two younger brothers who are eager to get on the top, and the rare opportunity to play is already very precious for them, let alone a world-class stage like the Champions League.

With Big Brother's instructions, Wiltord's pre-tee challenge is understandable.

Both of them are forwards, and if they compete together, it is naturally easier to see the high level. As for passing the ball between each other. The battle for the right to fire is just a matter of course, there is no need to grab the sesame seeds and lose the watermelon.

You Mo's response was also human, so that he would not be misunderstood as arrogant. After all, it is impossible for a guy who can surpass Elber's level not even to accept the challenge he has from as a rotation player.

And so it goes. The distractions of the game were put aside for the time being, and the two men were equally focused on the game from the moment the whistle blew.

Meanwhile, the relationship between Grimandi and Patrick Vieira in the back two is less polite. The two are of the same age, have the same position on the field, and although their style characteristics are different, the huge difference in achievements makes the two have little in common.

After seeing the plans of his compatriots, Vieira had no intention of arguing for himself, and remained as low-key and silent as usual. Grimandi was called to the sidelines for the pitch in the last game. As a result, because of Pat Rice's words, everything changed, and it is impossible to have no resentment in your heart. In this game, it was easy to get the opportunity to start, and the desire for self-expression was naturally unprecedentedly strong.

The first 15 minutes of the game gave him enough stage and opportunities, but unfortunately the effect was mediocre.

Paris Saint-Germain, as the leader of Ligue 1, is not weaker than its opponents in European competition. Facing a strong opponent at home, head coach Halilhodzic also lined up a 4231 formation.

The two teams seem to have the same formation, and the players' abilities and tactical characteristics are very different. Arsenal have always been known for their short ball penetration on the ground, and their favorite opponents are the teams in front of them who are also good at walking the ground with small local combinations.

Unfortunately, this is not what it used to be.

Jacques' huge success has set an example for Ligue 1 teams. This has allowed them to focus more on the defensive role of the game rather than obsessing over the destruction of the opposition with one goal after another. Arsenal come with four wins in a row. Morale is not lacking. Knowing this well, PSG started with a defensive posture and were not in a hurry to prove something with attack.

As a result, the Gunners, who seemed to have a good game, did not create good scoring opportunities.

It's a situation all too familiar to Arsenal supporters, so much so that two of Sky Sports' veteran commentators are in a relaxed mood to joke about the somewhat unmotivated home side.

"It's been broken again! The Bosnian Halihodzic is really stingy. Even if you put one more person in the attack, the game will not be so boring! ”

"There is no way, choosing to defend and counterattack when playing at home is tantamount to voluntarily giving up the ground coordination that they have always been good at. Paris Saint-Germain appeared to have come prepared, intending to use a sneak attack to determine the winner. ”

"The fans expected to get a great fight. As a result, all that was seen was the siege, the siege, the continuation of the siege"

"There is no ball under his feet, and the bird is stupid"

As soon as the words fell, PSG organized a quick counterattack with good effect. The duo's "stupid bird" didn't show his hip-twisting skills in front of 55,000 fans, and after a quick line change in the middle broke through Vieira's defence, a sharp through ball gave teammate Laurent a chance to succeed against offside.

It's a pity that the inexperienced guy in the tournament wasted a one-on-one opportunity, and Manninger's Champions League debut was a bit of a stroke of luck to keep the door in his own right.

Arsene Wenger, who was also shocked into a cold sweat, stood up from the dugout and walked briskly to the sidelines, frowning.

The French are really upset.

The counterattack stemmed from Grimandi's mistaken pass, and Vieira was not out of position, but the African brothers were so agile that the big man of 191 was simply clumsy in front of this guy. In this way, the two guys who acted as background cloths in the counterattack fully exposed his platoon formation problems.

Grimandi, who was in charge of the organization, was unstable and Vieira, who was in charge of the interception, turned slowly.

With the development of modern football, the role of the back in a team has become more and more prominent, so much so that there is a saying that "the waist is not hard enough to stand on its feet". The shortcomings of the two were exposed by the opponent with a counterattack, how to play in the next game?

Paris Saint-Germain obviously has the strength to play against the attack, but chooses to defend and counterattack, which is also unexpected by him. Penetrating with short passes to break down dense defences requires centimeter-accurate passing, tacit understanding, and a lot of patience, which these guys on the field obviously don't have.

How to break the seemingly unsolvable situation?

The professor who returned to the coach's seat in a huff. The brow was twisted into a pimple. The old fellow Pat Rice also looked helpless, and after one look at him, his eyes turned back to the field.

The rest of the game proved that the two men were worried for good reason.

Arsenal seem to be besieging with vigor, but all the shots on goal are not good, and the result of barely getting up is often refreshing the frothy game statistics.

Contrary to their performance, PSG played very patiently. The defence was well-layered and well coordinated. As long as there is an opportunity to counterattack, we will never drag the mud and water, whether it is a pass under our feet or a long pass over the top, we emphasize the word "fast". If it weren't for the lack of strength and luck in the final blow, the score of 0:0 would not have lasted for half an hour.

The two old commentators who saw the doorway turned at the same time, worried.

'It's not going to be good if it goes on like this, Wenger needs to change it.'

"Yes, tactical adjustments are imperative. Whether it's making adjustments in offense or adding thickness in defense. We have to get ahead of the situation to turn the tide of the war. ”

'The problems in the offense look obvious.

"Yes, there don't seem to be many ways for these players on the pitch to break through dense defenses."

"The tacit understanding between them is not enough, and the passing and running cooperation does not meet the requirements enough. Wouldn't it be better if it was played more concisely? ”

"It means to use Mo's impact to cross from the bottom of the wings?"

"They have also made such efforts, but if they are too simple, it is easy to be prevented to death by the other party."

"Hmm. Yes. Wiltord is only 174 tall, and working at height is too difficult for him! ”

"That active recovery formation. What about opening up space? ”

"It's okay, but it's a pity that the players on the field look a little impatient."

"yes, Arsenal made a lot of mistakes at this stage. It seems that we have to solve the defensive problem first, at least be invincible first, and then make other plans. ”

"That's all there is to it."

The commentary has already seen what the problem is, and Wenger can't be unaware. It's just a pity that the stubbornness of the French is at work. Still give full control to the disciples in the game that has lost the initiative.

Punishment came quickly.

Manninger was on the verge of success, but as an absolute substitute, he made the leap from the level of the English League Cup to the European Champions Cup, and his experience was not enough to make up for the huge gap between the two. After ten minutes of inactivity, wave after wave of counter-attacks gradually shook his faith. Panicked his nerves.

In the 37th minute of the game, Paris Saint-Germain made a small threat to the striker. Laurent, who had already squandered several chances, accepted the gift calmly and nudged the ball with the arch of his foot to the exclamations of the fans.

In the ensuing mountain and tsunami, You Mo stood quietly in the arc of the middle circle, looking up and looking around quite leisurely.

The problems he faced in this game were accurately described by the two commentators, and if you want to solve them, you have to make changes as a team. He had already made a noise to upset the balance in the dressing room in the last game and he wasn't going to continue doing that this time.

There was no savior in the world, and he wasn't stupid enough to single-handedly carry a group of guys who looked at him with strange eyes.

If you want to change, you have to expose the problem more obviously, deeply, and more memorably. Otherwise, it will only be superficial and will not hurt the muscles and bones.

There is no shortage of talent in these teammates, and the team's tactical design has been accurate to every pass. But only spiritual strength is what they obviously lack.

Calmness, resilience, adventurous spirit and meticulous patience, flexibility and perseverance are balanced.

Everyone can talk about these things, and any manager also emphasizes their importance, but the effect is very different. There may be reasons for the selection of materials, but to a greater extent, it is also a matter of the team's atmosphere.

The expectation of personal ability, the yearning for masterclass performances, and the pursuit of perfect football make them ignore the cultivation of mental power, and they often fail without knowing it.

"What is your attitude, can you be positive?"

Before kick-off in the center circle, Youmo heard the complaints of his new partner.

Both men worked hard in this game, but unfortunately their strength was insignificant against a team under the dual influence of tactics and mental. Wiltord can still find a place in the system, and when he finds an opportunity, Yumo is a lonely ghost.

In the midfield battle between the two teams, Arsenal clearly had the advantage, and Youmo could not play a role in it. PSG's quick counter-attacks are hard to stop at the top of the pitch, and no matter how hard he tries, he can't tell where his teammates will go wrong and when they will give their opponent a chance to strike a fatal blow.

"That's good news for you."

Hearing his partner's complaints, You Mo replied quickly.

"Damn, if we lose, we will be criticized!" Wiltord's bitter gourd face was tense, and his face was a little hideous.

The indifferent look of the guy in front of him made him angry, and he wanted to scare but couldn't find a place to threaten the other party, so he could only express his position in this way.

Although the performance of the two is not outstanding, they are still in the past. The problem of the team as a whole is obviously not with the two of them, and if they are criticized, they are just sitting together. His so-called descendants are not as favored as the guy who insists on buying at a high price by the BOSS, which is also humanitarian to complain.

"You have to figure it out." You Mo still had a relaxed smile on his face, and his eyes looked carefully as if he was studying the wrinkles on the face of the bitter gourd in front of him.

"Damn, what can I do!" Wiltord finished answering without hesitation, and a thought suddenly occurred in his mind.

Could it be?

"Tee off!" Yu Mo pointed at the black-faced referee and turned to tell the distracted guy.

"Huh? Oh. Wiltord nudged the ball over, looked up and glanced at the time.

There are five minutes left in the first half, forget it.

Neither side could threaten the opposition again before the break, and the Arsenal players walked to the dressing room with their heads hunched to the resounding "Parisien" at the Parc des Princes.

This backwardness in this way is a common thing for them, but this time there are too many people who make mistakes, and the mistakes are too big, so that after they calm down, ominous thoughts suddenly swelled up in their hearts.

It's certain that you will be criticized, so it won't affect your future prospects, right?

Such worries are not unreasonable, in addition to Youmo among the starters, there are three non-main players, and it is unlikely that they will be beaten into the cold palace in one game, but no one dares to ignore it.

Of course, there were more than three people who thought this way, and the native gang of England led by Adams looked at Manninger from time to time, and the sigh in them was almost audible.

The dressing room, which was full of strange emotions, was a bit deserted, and even though Wiltord lowered his voice, the questions he asked did not escape his sensitive ears.

"What do you think we should do?" (To be continued......)