Chapter Seventy-Three: Benefit Fees
Nov. 17, 3:10 p.m., Highbury Field. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ο½ο½ο½Uο½Eγ ο½ο½ο½ο½
It was the first time for You Mo to participate in a real feud war, and he was looking around very leisurely at this time.
Compared to the courtesy of Stamford Bridge, the way Arsenal fans are welcomed by bitter rivals Tottenham is undoubtedly much rude. All kinds of insults, curses, ridicule made up into songs, large slogans, portraits, and even some inappropriate content for children appeared in the stands in a grand manner. With the style of waving in the wind, it tells the spiritual emptiness of the people of the corrupt country.
In fact, judging from Tottenham's record this season and current form, the two teams are not on the same level, and even Tottenham diehards have to admit such a simple fact.
Facing a roaring rival in the same city, hovering near the relegation zone last season, and only 10th this season, they no longer have the strength to have a derby where Mars collides with Earth.
But there is good news for them.
In September, Gross stepped down after less than a year in office, and George Graham took over the team. The controversial figure, who spent seven years at Arsenal and nine years in charge, has brought Arsenal a league trophy and a legacy of five defenders, while also disgraced the club with a bribery scandal. Taking over rivals Tottenham has provoked a huge amount of anger from Arsenal's die-hard loyalists, with more than half of the abusive slogans in the stands going to the former manager.
Just as Arsene Wenger knows the French team, Graham knows all about Arsenal. Even though the Arsenal has been in and out of the Arsenal in the past two years and the style has changed dramatically, the nine-year coaching experience will inevitably leave indelible traces on each other.
In particular, Arsene Wenger's practice of copying the defensive legacy left by his predecessor will undoubtedly leave an opportunity for opponents to take advantage of.
Of course, knowing each other is only the basis for success. No matter how targeted tactics are, they also need good execution ability and strength as a guarantee in order to shine in the game.
"Such a collision is still as lively as ever, but as a challenger, Tottenham seems to have to fight with a low profile."
In the studio of Sky Sports, Martin Taylor and Andy Gray were chatting, and a bit of emotion came to my heart.
The sworn enemy who once made fans hate so much is now down. The head coach who used to be loved and hated was also unsatisfactory, and now the two are suffering from the same disease, and it stands to reason that it is time to fall into the ground, but as a witness to all this, it is inevitable that you will feel a little unbearable.
'Yes, George's understanding of Arsenal is no longer comprehensive, at the moment it should be focused on the backline, the rest of the team has changed too much, it is difficult to use the experience to make a targeted arrangement. And in terms of Tottenham's current strength. It is also unlikely that the opponent's attack will be fully contained. Therefore, based on defense, open up the gap between the opponent's defense line, and make full use of the age of the opponent's defense line to make a fuss, in order to bring the game back to a more balanced state. β
"That's right, the current Arsenal team is as old as 34 years old, and they are not afraid to attack or defend frontally, and the quick counterattack that opens up space is still easy to expose their weaknesses."
"Yes, an athlete is over 30. There will definitely be a significant downward trend in the body's motor function. This trend is not evident in uniform motion, but is amplified at high speeds. Be one of the key factors in the game. β
"Arsenal's four defenders are traditional English defenders, and the style connection between them and the midfielders is not obvious in China, and there are still obvious shortcomings in European competitions."
"Well, that's good. In the last game against Paris Saint-Germain, Okocha alone caused the entire Arsenal defence to suffer. This kind of performance is not good enough to win the knockout rounds of the Champions League, and Wenger must know it. β
"Yes. A team with a balanced attack and defense can go further, and the higher the level of competition, the higher the consistency requirements for performance. Especially in a decisive match, any small mistake or weakness can become an important turning point in the game, or even directly determine the outcome of the game! β
"Alright. The game starts right away, take a look at the starting line-ups for both sides. β
"Tottenham don't have to be distracted by European competitions and have their strongest squad at the moment....... Arsenal had just gone through a tough game three days earlier, so Arsene Wenger made a minor tweaking in the starting line-up, with MO replacing Petit and forming a double insurance alongside Patrick Vieira. β
"Haha, when discussing his position, everyone will still subconsciously think of him as a striker. In fact, in this Arsenal team, his role in attack is that of a finisher, and other times he is more active as a midfield sapper in every corner of the pitch. β
'With the current goalscoring efficiency, his running ability is clearly underrated.
"That's right, his choice of line is very clear and his purpose is clear. But let's be honest, Arsenal's attacking system didn't fully exploit his scoring ability, more often than not, he ran to position and the ball didn't get through in time. β
"Well, this situation still happens more frequently, and in my opinion, it is still a reflection of not enough running-in. He has a keen sense of opportunity when it arises, but his teammates can't keep up with his understanding of him. β
"Alright, the game has begun, let's see how the two teams collide!"
......
It's not just the Frenchman who have some regrets about the last game.
The two Dutchmen, as well as the Swedes, were equally unsatisfied.
For professional footballers, new tactics mean that new areas are about to open up, what challenges will be encountered, what heights can be reached, and whether it is possible to further improve them, these things are not convincing enough in training, only the game can really verify.
In particular, the secret weapon developed by the players in private, the excitement before the detonation is unparalleled.
This anticipation of the game stems from the love of the sport, and the excitement that bursts out of it is also the most direct, the most abundant, and the most selfless.
With the development of professional football today, huge commercial interests are mixed with every top competition, and it is difficult for the vast majority of participants to define whether their passion for the sport comes from the bottom of their hearts. Or the desire for fame and fortune.
There are not a few people who hold Claude's view.
Any manager has personal preferences and different requirements for his disciples, but as the top boss of the players, there is no doubt about a strong desire to control. As a result, there are many people who change the way they play in order to suit the manager's tastes, and it's not just for newcomers.
The cultivation of talents in competitive sports is a long and meticulous work, as a person. The spirit of independent thinking is very valuable and necessary. Unfortunately, independent thinking often means being maverick, which means that they are contrary to the ideas of the manager, the fans, the media, and their teammates, and there are very few who can stick to it.
Especially in the state of becoming famous at a young age, without the backing of a perfect mental level, it is easy to be dazzled by the surging fame and fortune and lose your way. Change yourself to meet the expectations of others and see this as a shortcut to success.
Ljungberg was undoubtedly lucky.
At the most critical stage of his career, he met a guy who was both a mentor and a friend on and off the court, and had the privilege of being guided by a master to discover his full potential. I'm used to getting along with these guys, and his performances that are talked about by outsiders are really not worth mentioning, almost every day, every game. He is like a sponge eager to absorb water, with the fullest enthusiasm to meet new challenges.
It's a challenge he'll need to face. It doesn't shrink because the two teams are far apart, on the contrary, the derby is the least explosive, and it is a huge challenge to be able to keep a cool head in a state of high excitement, to be able to unswervingly execute the set tactics and ensure that they do not fall off the chain.
Don't underestimate the psychology of the players in a game. Even a few games, or even an entire season. Those guys who play extremely unstable on the field are all masters of poor psychological quality, and the size of their hearts is like a bottle stopper, limiting the height that can be achieved throughout their careers.
If there are a lot of such guys in a team, then no matter how talented they are. The performance of the whole team will be up and down, and the results that follow are naturally regrettable.
Ljungberg was vaguely aware of his mental progress, and perhaps it was this vague but real feeling that made him not surprised by his performance, but instead went into the game with a natural mentality.
As everyone knows, his performance has made everyone gasp!
Arsene Wenger is undoubtedly one of them.
The Frenchman, who is known as having the power to turn stones into gold, was surprised by his disciples.
Arsene Wenger brought the Swede to Arsenal with his own hands, and he knows nothing more than the level of this guy's old days. According to his original plan, the veteran Parlour will be able to hold the main position for at least two or three seasons, and Ljungberg can eat experience in a game of this calibre in the Carabao Cup, and there is no need to rush to put it on his shoulders.
In fact, this idea is also mainstream in various predictions before the start of the season.
Unlike those who come to the team with a glamorous halo, the Swede is too bland in terms of style and results, like an obscure marginal character in the top teams. Such a guy has neither superior strength nor distinctive characteristics that are difficult to let go, and in any team, he will not be the target of the head coach's focus, let alone the preference of the fan media.
As a result, one game after another, everyone saw it clearly.
There was no obvious decline in the form of England international Parlour was forced to move on the bench. The Swedes are moving forward almost one step at a time!
There is still no superhuman strength, and there are still no unforgettable distinctive features, but as long as he appears in front of the camera, the choices he makes will not disappoint!
At the age of 21, just four months after stepping from the Swedish league to the Premier League, the Swede has completed an incredible progression and become a reassuring presence among the players on the field!
No one can explain why, neither can the fan media, neither can Arsene Wenger.
"It's a bit surprising that Frederick's progress is a bit surprising, Arsène, did he have such an exaggerated mental quality before?"
Pat Rice watched the game a little oblivious, and reached out to pat the Frenchman's arm as he spoke.
"His information is only part of the Swedish league, and as the core of the team, his psychological quality will definitely not be a shortcoming." Wenger was slightly stunned, then shook his head by the way.
Mental quality?
"It's different, I guess he hasn't experienced the atmosphere of this game before, but you see, this kind of mature and calm play, where is it like a first-year freshman with no experience in the five major leagues!" Pat Rice also shook his head, still staring intently at the field.
Uncle Rice's sincerity was not in vain, and when he spoke, Arsenal's smooth positional advancement was directly pressed in front of the opponent's penalty area, and Bergkamp took the ball in the middle and made a straight plug to find Anelka, who was leaning on the opponent in the penalty area. The Frenchman forced a turnaround and shot with his feet, only to have the ball bounce off the defender.
In the end, the bouncing ball was picked up by the Swedes who cut in at high speed, and after the feints stopped one after another to deceive the defence, the time was ripe for the kick. But just when everyone thought that he would come to shoot when he had already entered the penalty area, Ljungberg took advantage of the speed advantage that he had accelerated to complete and continued to rush forward!
Tall Tottenham centre-back Saul Campbell stabbed in diagonally, trying to use his body advantage to shake the ball-carrier's center of gravity. As a result, the Swedes had expected it, stopped in a very small space, turned around, and gave a light return to do!
The fluidity of his movements makes one wonder if he has eyes behind him, and even Bergkamp, who receives the ball, is a little incredulous.
Where does this exaggerated tacit understanding come from?
After a powerful shot, the Dutchman was so excited that he took two steps forward and threw a throw at the Swede!
The atmosphere of the scene also reached a boiling point, and the loud noise decibels made people's ears numb.
"Haha, I said, how's it going?"
After standing up and dancing to celebrate, Pat Rice brought up the old story.
"It's a surprising performance and I think I'll have to reassess what I expect from him." Arsene Wenger walked briskly back to the dugout from the sidelines, smiling.
For these two old gentlemen, the guy who seized the opportunity to kill him with one blow was just doing his part, and the guy who was really surprised needed to dig deeper to see if there was any successful experience that could be used for reference.
"I heard that he has been following Mo in the team, could it be his role? You know, last season's Kaiserslautern ......" Pat Rice took a deep breath and was full of antifusation before he finished speaking.
"I was actually thinking about what determines the level of chemistry between the players. Style? Time? Understand? Or is it something else? Wenger glanced at the old fellow with a smile and said slowly, "Now it seems that maybe they have found common ground and have a common goal, so that they can do the incredible things in the eyes of others so naturally." β
"Look at George's eyes, it's about to breathe fire." Pat Rice turned his head to look at the other side and suddenly lowered his voice and said.
"Yes, it was precisely because he received the benefit fee from the Swedish agent that his career took a sharp turn for the worse, and now that he sees Frederick's performance, he will naturally have a different feeling."
As soon as Wenger's unintentional words came out, his heart suddenly became a pimple!
Swedish broker?
Zlatan? (To be continued.) )