Tottenham Hotspur have clearly learned the lesson of West Ham, and although the action is big, it is not a malicious foul, and they have not provoked war with a detrimental style of play from the beginning. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

George Graham sees very well that this Arsenal team has reached the end of their strong crossbow, and as long as they maintain a high tempo of pressing, they are fully capable of fighting against it!

This perception is based on detailed pre-match preparation, and while it may be risky to measure the game, it is a way to win the game and win hearts and minds at the same time.

Of course, he also wants the world to see what kind of embarrassing situation Arsenal will face without the five old defenders he has single-handedly adjusted!

Perhaps every manager who leaves with a disgraceful end wants to prove himself in this way when facing his old club.

Judging by the first fifteen minutes of the game, his adventure paid off well.

Under the high-intensity pressing of Tottenham Hotspur at any cost, Arsenal made too many mistakes in the midfield, and the technical advantage could not be brought into play.

The ball could not function normally, and the back line naturally appeared in danger frequently, if it weren't for Lehmann's excellent performance in high and low blocks, the score would have been rewritten!

Compared to their opponents, the fatigue of the Arsenal players is palpable.

This kind of various effects caused by too much attrition in the European competition, one or two games may be able to grit your teeth and persevere, and if you continue to not be relieved, it is easy to have problems in some links and be caught by the opponent to attack.

This time was no exception.

With the return of Andreas Pire and Ashley Cole, the team's attack and defense on the left flank have been secured, and it can be regarded as a major source of threat. Ljungberg on the right side is badly injured, Parlor is not in good shape after returning from injury, Garde is old and starting to decline, Lauren has limited ability, Bald is in a semi-retired state, and under the action of many factors, it is normal to be held down by the opponent and attacked.

Fortunately, Wenger was prepared, and Vieira and Youmo, two guys with super defensive ability in the single army, appeared on this side at the same time, so they were not beaten into a sieve. However, tearing down the east wall and replacing the west wall is not a long-term solution, and even if the team's right side can be defended, the attack will not play much role, and the opponent only needs to closely guard against their left attack.

What's even worse is that Wiltord and Ljungberg, two small players who are quick at their feet, are not there, and the success rate of getting rid of the ball is too low. A group of tall players in the front court can easily fall into the opponent's siege, and the ball is already difficult to move before it enters the danger zone!

This lack of tactical links caused by injuries is the most headache.

rashly filled the position with young players with similar characteristics, saying that it was good to be entrusted with a heavy task, and if it was not good, it was called rushing to the doctor. Especially in this kind of fierce derby battle in front of them, inexperienced rookies are easy to mess up under internal and external interference, not only can not complete the heavy responsibility on their shoulders, but will affect their confidence and cast a shadow on their future.

Arsene Wenger rarely gambles on a rookie in a big game if it's not a last resort.

In this way, how to solve the problems faced by the team has become a sharp blade in front of him.

At the critical moment, he remembered that in a certain game, the guy who ran 50 meters with the ball and overturned the opponent's entire defense line!

Thierry Henry!

Then the train of thought suddenly became clear.

Shrink the defense as a whole, give up too much midfield passing in the attack, and play long passes behind you!

The idea is clear, and the execution ability of the Arsenal players is commendable.

The dangers that occurred frequently in the first fifteen minutes were rare in the rest of the first half; The sluggish attack became sharp, and wonderful opportunities began to surface.

Typical small investment, big return!

Of course, there are also losses.

"Arsenal are a bunch of soft eggs, and they are actually pressed by us in the half and dare not show their heads!"

"Do you dare to attack?"

"You still want to win the Champions League with this kind of strength?"

Taunts like these resounded in every corner of the White Hart Lane stadium, and even George Graham, who was standing next to Arsene Wenger, had a disdainful smile on his face.

In the eyes of the former Arsenal coach, abandoning the five veterans of the back who he trained and giving up the defensive counterattack that made him famous, this team has no possibility of success, at most it can only be a flash in the pan!

The sight in front of him strengthened his opinion, making him want to see his opponent's expression while being proud.

Isn't it insisting on playing perfect football? Why succumb to reality?

Of course, if he could talk a few words, he wouldn't mind.

It's a pity that Wenger's poker face didn't show any expression, his mouth was closed tightly, and the afterglow didn't fall on him.

It's boring, he thought.

So he turned his head and continued to enjoy the wonderful performances of his disciples.

Wonderful indeed.

There is no doubt about the individual ability of Arsenal players, even if their physical strength is reduced and their bodies are not in shape, their strength is still a notch higher than that of Tottenham players. To keep such opponents at bay, they need to play at a 12 per cent level.

They did, and in a frenetic home atmosphere, they didn't passively rely on fouls to maintain balance. They have crippled their opposition midfield with mad dog scrambling and can only rely on long-form counter-attacks that are only used by mid-table teams to keep them threatening.

This gives them a high level of confidence and a feeling that their opponents are nothing more than that.

But that's it..... Is it?

In the 38th minute of the game, a scene on the field more than doubled the decibel level of the entire White Hart Lane stadium.

Lehmann stepped out to pick up the ball, and before the team could disperse, he threw the ball to Patrick Vieira, who was tearing open in front of the penalty area.

The French Iron Man has first-class ball protection ability, although he is in a dangerous area, but after the perfect combination of strong body and delicate foot skills, Leng is single-handedly from the siege of three Tottenham players!

Even more exaggerated is what happened next.

After striding forward five meters, facing another rushing Tottenham player, Vieira crossed his body, raised his left leg to separate his opponent, stepped on the ball with his left foot, and pulled his right foot!

Marseille maneuver!

Although the principle is extremely simple and the action is not difficult, but after a continuous vicious battle, after breaking through the encirclement and interception of three defenders, it can still be displayed, the word "iron man" is no longer enough to describe him, "superman" is almost the same!

Superior individual ability destroyed Tottenham's blockade, and what happened next left them with a sigh of clarity.

After Vieira hung his right foot in a big arc, Henry cut in at high speed to get the ball, shook the last defender, and went straight in!

The French youngster who broke into a butterfly in the last game, even if his body is not in the best condition, this opportunity in front of him will not let it slip away quietly!

In the middle of the high-speed dribble, face the attacking goalkeeper, stretch out your right foot, and gently rub it directly under the ball!

It was just such a gentle rub that destroyed the confidence that Tottenham had accumulated for half an hour, and even their manager was a little confused.

George Graham couldn't figure out why the opponent was so tired and the disciples were playing so well, why did he rewrite the score with a single look?

Bad luck?

Strength suppression?

Tactics on the wrong track?

Tactics....... Not the right way?

......

It's really not the right way.

If a weak team wants to cause an upset, defense is fundamental. Overwhelming the opponent's siege in stages, or even giving up the ball, and only achieving the goal through counterattacks is the king. It's incredibly unlikely that players will continue to perform well and not make mistakes.

Stars are stars, they may not be in shape, or they may not play as well as ordinary players, but the extremely high ceiling determines their terrifying energy when they explode!

To put it simply, it is possible to despise them strategically, and still attach great importance to them tactically.

Even if they look exhausted.

George Graham is too greedy and wants to get the on-the-field press in addition to winning. In the end, he paid the price. The team's excellent performance in the first half not only failed to score, but instead went into the dressing room with a score of 0:1.

Fortunately, he is an experienced pragmatist who does not hesitate to correct problems when he realizes them.

The second half started quickly.

Compared to their opponents, the Arsenal players didn't have much excitement on their faces, their legs still heavy. Fortunately, a wonderful goal reassured them, and no matter what tricks the opponent played in the next game, they had plenty of confidence to fight back.

This kind of confidence comes from the accumulation of confidence after a series of vicious battles, which is not the same as when the group ridiculed and hated at the beginning.

They soon saw what their opponents were really up to.

The formation is properly recycled, and the focus is on taking care of dangerous people!

The so-called dangerous people, in fact, are balance breakers, and they are not limited to their positions on the field. Youmo used to be the best in this industry, but this game was limited by the physical impact after a series of fierce battles, and the performance on the field was decent, and so far there have been no explosive performances to upset the balance.

He didn't, someone did.

Patrick Vieira, Thierry Henry, both of them are all-around top players, and even if they're not at their best, the occasional flash of inspiration is enough to make a splash against an opponent of Tottenham's level. The former of the two is responsible for the delivery of ammunition, the latter is responsible for destroying the target, and once both of them are in charge, the scene of the first half is likely to be repeated!

This possibility makes the opponent dare not slack off.

The formation shrinks, not giving the latter room to gallop; Strengthen the siege and don't let the former break through!

Compared with the big and all-round style of play in the first half, this tactic is much more targeted, and the effect is quickly reflected.

Arsenal played a pivotal role in the transition between attack and defence, with Patrick Vieira playing a pivotal role. The last time he was pressed by an opponent, Wiltord pulled back in time to help him out, and this time there was clearly no guy on the field who could do the same.

None on the bench!

In this way, if you want to continue the tactics of the first half, there is no choice but to break through!

In fact, if he plays smarter, he can control the tempo appropriately, reduce the dribbling, and leave the difficulties to his teammates.

But it was clear that he wasn't going to do that.

He has always been a captain with a thin sense of presence, and when he needs to carry the team forward, his pride and sense of responsibility make him rather fall than retreat!

It was originally a fierce derby, and now he was the target of his opponents, so what happened next became unsuspenseful.

In the 59th minute of the game, he still stumbled and brought the ball out under the repeated impact of his opponent, but when he continued to move forward, Campbell, who saw the opportunity, solved the problem with a beautiful sliding tackle!

By the way, it is the dangerous people they have to take care of in the second half of the game!

Vieira was so physically exhausted that his legs felt like lead when he could have jumped away from his opponents. The huge body made the opponent desperate like a wall at one time, but now it was riddled with internal wear and tear, and it was just a commonplace side tackle that crashed to the ground and never got back up again!

The injured part is in the ankle joint, and according to Yu Mo's observation, it is probably caused by the lack of strength of the supporting foot during the jump, and finally stumbled on the opponent's leg.

There were no fouls, and the game was not even suspended immediately because of this, until the head coach noticed that something was wrong and stopped the game, calling the team doctor and a stretcher.

Unlike previous injuries to teammates, this time there was an ominous premonition in the hearts of all Arsenal players at the same time.

It is impossible to avoid this kind of injury caused by fatigue, and there are two of them. Iron men like Vieira have fallen, and the others will survive?

If not, what do you do?

What about this game in front of you?

Could it be a turning point for the season?

Fortunately, time did not allow them to be cranky, Wenger did not hesitate after confirming the situation in anxiety, and with a wave of his hand, Martin Keown went into battle, and Youmo was pushed to the front again!

This time it was pure helplessness.

With Grimandi's knee injury still unhealed, Wiltord suffering a thigh muscle strain, and two playmaking midfielders going down one after another, Arsene Wenger is really unavailable if the all-round midfielder follows in their footsteps.

Compared with the head coach, You Mo's expression is quite calm, but he can't help but scold his mother in his head.

The feeling of carrying the team forward can be understood, but it is too bad to hurt!

With Manchester United at the top of the table in a week's time, Patrick Vieira is suffering from injuries in an irreplaceable position, and the damage is hard to measure.

But now is not the time to think about the next game, how to revive the morale to win the current game is the top priority!

"It's flat." You Mo stretched his waist and waved his hand at Henry, who was not far away, "Don't let me!" ”

The French were immersed in grief, and when they heard this, they didn't react for a while, and after a pause, they shook their heads and sighed: "Maybe only you can face it with a smile." ”

You Mo actually nodded in acknowledgement, and his mouth was even more ashamed, "Yes, you're right...... I didn't fall, what are you doing with your sad face? ”

"Huh?"

All the guys who heard this clearly froze in unison.

This, this, this...... The captain was forgotten as soon as he was injured, not very good?

But what happened to the sudden relaxation?

Do you remember that game from last season?

No one could give an answer, and there was no unified answer, and after a full five seconds, the audience shouted one after another.

"Ah, shouldn't we take something out and scare them?" Piret laughed, with a French-like uninhibited look on his face.

"Yes, when I patronize the play, I forget that we are the protagonists!" Ashley Cole had a serious face, and his serious expression did not look at all like a young Englishman.

"That's right, we're even, even the number of goals." Henry's answer was a little late, but it had a wonderful reaction to the ears of those who were interested.

How many jaw-dropping stories will two guys who scored ten goals in one person stage in such a season? (To be continued.) )