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Compared to Luis van Gaal, who has long been famous all over the world, Jose Mourinho is an out-and-out newcomer in the coaching circle. And compared to those guys who were in the wind and rain when he was a player, the Portuguese's career is simply unheard of, and even after learning that he has become the head coach of the Benfica team, many London media have deep doubts that he will play.

Does a manager have to play a good game?

It's an interesting topic, and it's a good idea to fill the page when there's a lack of news sources, but deliberately emphasizing it before the two armies clash can be a suspicion of contempt.

Will Arsene Wenger, like the media or the fans, look down on his opponents?

Judging by the lineup, it's hard to say.

Goalkeeper Lehmann, left wing-back Winterburn, right wing-back Balder, two central defenders Martin Keown, Dixon, one-back Vieira, left-center-right three forwards are Pire, Gard, Parlour, two forwards are Wiltord, Henry.

On paper alone, Arsenal still has the advantage, and the idea of seeking stability at the back and change at the front is not an exaggeration, and what makes people really reassuring comes from the average age of the team.

27.9 years old!

Compared to the opponent's 23.5 years old, it is a full 4.4 years older. This situation is reflected on the field, that is, it is more than stable and not full of vitality; Experienced, mediocre creativity.

If Arsene Wenger is a man who is good at stirring up emotions like his opponent Jose Mourinho, then the problem can be solved, at least not at home. It's a pity that after the French were fooled by You Mo as a villain last time, they felt that the effect was enough to last for a long time, so they didn't plan to repeat the old trick in a short time.

However, as a top coach, his intuition is indeed very human, and as soon as he came out of the players' tunnel, he felt a strange gaze. His hands were tightly gripped, and as the camera camera panted in front of him, he sensed danger in the other man's eyes.

What is that like?

It was obviously a humble and gentle gesture, but from head to toe it exuded a joy of seeing its prey!

What's the situation?!

If you don't have enough strength, do you still have to pretend to be profound?

A few seconds of communication were not enough to draw conclusions, and Wenger quickly regained his attention and focused on the form of his players.

The game is about to start in half an hour, and with Arsenal's three Group D opponents not very strong, it is not difficult for many to qualify from the group. The vast majority of people, including the two commentators from Sky Sports, don't think there's anything wrong with rotating the squad for the Champions League.

“..... The game against Chelsea illustrates the quality of this team. ”

Martin Taylor, after analyzing the starting lineups of both teams, came to a more optimistic conclusion.

"Yes, a team that can win consistently, you can't simply deny their level with 'the opponent is not strong'."

"Yes, stability is a hidden attribute that is easy to overlook, but any team that can win the league must be there!"

"It's true, for the manager, the team's performance is too up and down on a psychological level, and it's a disadvantage to overcome. This is true when you are not doing well, and it is also true when you are too good. ”

"Haha, sounds more like a tuner?"

"It's kind of a good idea that Manchester United have always done well at this point, while Arsenal are a little bit behind. However, judging by the performance of this season, the two teams are evenly matched! ”

'After beating Chelsea in both, it looks like this season's Premier League is going in the direction of a two-man club. Judging from Arsene Wenger's lineup in this game, Arsenal's emphasis on the main rivals in the league may have surpassed the Champions League group stage! ”

"Understandable, I think."

"Yes, the Champions League is a cup competition, with only 10 games at full play. Especially after entering the knockout stage, there are too many uncertainties, and previous efforts can easily be overshadowed by surprises. There are 38 league games, and as long as you can get points consistently, the occasional defeat or absence from form will not affect the overall situation. ”

"That's right. Of the two titles lost last season, the Champions League, which has made a major breakthrough, is not very regrettable, but it is unforgivable that it was overturned after leading the league for 36 rounds! ”

"Alright, the game starts right away, let's see how both teams perform!"

How will it behave?

You Mo sat on the bench and was also curious.

After seeing the pre-match communication between the two head coaches, it was easy to find clues from their facial expressions and body language.

This skill belongs to the first "look, smell, ask, and cut" in traditional Chinese medicine, and after more than ten years of training, he can use it freely without deliberately doing it.

In his opinion, Mourinho's enthusiasm is somewhat contrived, and although it fits his status, the ambition conveyed in it is very aggressive. Wenger first loosened and then tightened, and finally looked a little dazed, which obviously showed his true state.

Faith is shaken!

In fact, to be precise, after losing a good game due to injuries last season, and after successive injuries to Grimandi and Kevin Ashley this season, Wenger has doubts about his rotation ability. In the end, it is reflected in the arrangement of the lineup, which is often rotated for the sake of rotation, ignoring the real state of the players.

To put it simply, it is to believe in the dead to the end, and to use as little as possible what you can't believe.

This trust is aimed at the possibility of injury, not ability, Yumo, Bergkamp, Ljungberg, all three of them were absent for a long time last season, especially the first two guys, who were the biggest culprits in the end-of-season collapse. The game in front of us does not look difficult, and the team will go to the away team to challenge the dark horses in four days, so it is normal for the three to sit on the bench together.

What will be the impact?

After watching it for less than fifteen minutes, everyone had already come to a conclusion.

Disorderly!

Safflower still needs green leaves, how can a team not have organizational talents?

In fact, the Arsenal team has no shortage of organization, but Grimindy is injured, Bergkamp and Ljungberg are not on the field, and Vieira, who can play a tandem role in the midfield, has too heavy a defensive task to dare to press too much. Wiltord and Thierry Henry have no rice in the front court, and their individual abilities cannot be brought into play, and the two full-backs are restricted by age, and the frequency and depth of assists are far from enough, and the attack of the whole team is naturally lacking in discipline.

In contrast, the slightly inferior Benfica team was active, with active tackles, and although there were not many ways to attack, they had a resolute attitude and worked hard in one place!

In addition to the passivity of the scene, Wenger's fidgeting is in full view.

The temperament of a team is closely related to the temperament of the manager, and the more time passes, the more obvious the imprint. The French are more likely to be emotional, with joys and sorrows written on their faces, and being a friend may be a good choice, but being a leader lacks some domineering.

Two important assistants couldn't help much at this point.

Pat Rice is very friendly and a good at solving problems for his teammates, but being a commander on the battlefield is a bit difficult.

It is true that You Mo is now an assistant coach, but he is too young, and he is afraid that no one will be able to accept the lecture with a stiff face. Second, there is no real power, including many players, who believe that this move is a card played by the club in order to retain people, and they do not intend to entrust it with important tasks.

In this situation, will the old trick be repeated?

Obviously not scientific.

Everyone is an adult, not to mention the difference in status between each other, in terms of age alone, it is not easy for Wenger to listen to his opinion, how can he need to be reminded again and again by the other party?

If you can't remind you, you can only count on the players' on-the-spot adaptability.

Youmo wasn't very confident at this point, but as the game continued, the situation was not as bad as expected.

Lyman!

The German's strong nerves played a role at this time, like a god helping, high and low blocking force to keep the goal from losing!

In addition to the goalkeeper's might, the four veterans on the defensive line have been partnered together for many years, and their competitive state may not be as good as their peak, but when facing a team of Benfica's level, they will not be beaten as soon as they come up.

The first half was played in a difficult 45 minutes, with a 0-0 scoreline that relieved Arsenal followers.

The team needs to make a change!

The layman could see this, and Wenger couldn't have realized it. So at the beginning of the second half, Bergkamp replaced Garde, who was not playing well, and appeared in the forward position.

The French veteran was genuinely wronged.

The wing and the middle are completely two ways of playing, and occasionally it may be able to get miraculous results, and deliberately doing it is equivalent to digging a hole for your own people!

With the exception of injuries, substitutions at half-time often mean a tactical mishap. In this situation, as a player, you may dare not speak out, and the commentary is naturally unscrupulous.

“...... In a disappointing first half, Arsenal didn't play at their normal level at all! ”

As a veteran commentator, Martin Taylor has always believed that it is Arsenal who have brought vitality to the Premier League. He is passionate about this team and is eager to see them slaughter on the battlefields of Europe. The situation was so frustrating that it was hard for him to convince himself that the imaginary scenario could really happen.

"Let's hope they can adjust in time, Benfica is a fourth-pot team, and they are playing away from home, so it's incredible that they can make the seeded team like this!"

"The unpredictability of football is on the horizon again, will Arsenal's starting line-up be a bit overwhelmed?"

"Judging from the performance in the first half, it is not an exaggeration to say that 'underestimate the opponent'!"

"That's right, Arsene Wenger was aware of that and made a quick change. Dennis Bergkamp's presence will increase the aggressiveness up front, and it seems that the manager is still looking to ease the defensive pressure by improving the attack. ”

"It should be like this, the first half was a mess and didn't concede a goal, which shows that the opponent's attacking power is limited, as long as the attacking situation is improved, Arsenal can still take the initiative."

“...... Huh, the pace of the game seems to be speeding up? ”

......

The combination of a double game in a week, an excessively old age, a chaotic first half, a sudden increase in tempo, and a morale-high opponent all added up to a serious problem.

Physical!

It stands to reason that the technical style of play is not physically demanding, but today's game was extremely awkward, and everyone had to put in more physical effort than usual to maintain the balance of the game. Now, with their opponents deliberately picking up the tempo, most of them are quickly feeling the effects of their reduced stamina.

In this case, these battle-hardened veterans will not be as messy as young people, nor will they completely exhaust their physical strength without restraint. Naturally, they opted to reduce their range of motion and increase their battery life by slowing down the pace.

As a result, the positive changes brought about by Bergkamp's arrival on the field were quickly dispelled by the decline in the physical strength of the whole team, and the Benfica team still attacked vigorously and defended steadily!

The substitutions failed to solve the problem, and the anxiety on Wenger's face was even more obvious, and before 60 minutes, he replaced Parlour with Ljungberg.

In fact, if you can take a step back and consider the draw as acceptable, the whole team will not continue to move blindly in the chaos. It's a pity that the manager's impatience infected the players, and the signal revealed by the two substitutions only exacerbated this impatience.

The efforts of the backline failed to stop the out-of-control train, and punishment came in the 71st minute.

The Benfica team, which had been scoreless before, simply gave up the obvious passing attack, and after several waves of fast-paced attacks, Arsenal's penalty area fell into a scuffle!

This kind of melee is the favorite of a body-flowing player like Youmo, but it's a pity that he is not on the court.

With a loud sigh that could not be heard, Lyman was powerless to return to the sky.

0：1！

Even if it's a cup competition, it's not a big deal to lose one, but the team's performance is really hopeless, and it will inevitably spread the impact of the defeat. If the last substitution still can't change all this, then the overwhelming negative news after the game will push this team that has just accumulated some confidence into a situation of walking on thin ice again!

Wenger knew this, so he didn't hesitate anything, seeing that the score was already behind, he immediately used gestures to summon his assistants, ready to replace the mediocre veteran Dixon with Youmo.

Pat Rice quickly got up and called back the guy who warmed up on the runway. The old man looked solemn, spoke quickly, gave a few quick commands, patted him on the back, and then sent him to the substitution area.

As soon as the two of them stepped into the substitution area, a somewhat unfamiliar voice sounded beside them.

Of course, for a guy like You Mo who has a good memory, the voice is not unfamiliar.

"Wouldn't it be too impulsive to use up the three substitutions so early?"

There was no schadenfreude in some curious voices, and if he didn't turn his head to confirm the source of the sound, Pat Rice really felt that the reminder was reasonable.

With such a fierce competition and such a significant drop in physical strength, injuries can be much higher than usual. With 18 minutes to go before the end of the 90 minutes and at least 20 minutes of stoppage time, wouldn't the team have to concede defeat if there was an injury that made it impossible to hold on? (To be continued.) )