Chapter 149: It's a pity that there is no one to cheer up
Psychological warfare?
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Could it be that there is still a deliberate loss?
Does losing bring good luck?
If you don't believe it, you can wait for the result with your eyes wide open, and as a person, you can either choose to ignore what is happening outside the window and only keep your eyes on the court, or put it into a smile and don't take it seriously. Especially with the Champions League knockout round just around the corner, the gains outweigh the losses.
But to be honest, Manchester United's recent ups and downs are hard not to attract attention, and Arsenal players have paid attention to the discussions, and there are few who can really do it without distractions. Fortunately, they are all veterans of a hundred battles, and their self-adjustment ability is good, plus the harvest brought by Youmo's party, their mentality has little impact.
Wenger is also deliberately downplaying, whether in public or in private, he does not talk about his old opponents, even if he encounters malicious questions, he does not fight back sharply, and he passes by with the style of a general.
So in the midst of the uproar, the team was very calm, and there was no tension at all.
At half past seven on Tuesday night, the quarterfinals of the Champions League officially began.
As the birthplace of Arsene Wenger, Monaco greeted guests with a generous gift and courtesy, and apart from a slight lack of experience, the opening stage was impressive. Arsenal adhered to the usual line of thinking, not rushing away from home, defending aggressively and counter-attacking sharply.
Before the end of the first half, Thierry Henry and Rosicky sparked again on the counter-attack, with a pass and a shot that was just right to help the team lead by one goal. At the start of the second half, Monaco showed a desperate momentum, creating a number of set-piece opportunities in succession, and as a result, in a corner defence, Collo Toure headed a short distance and gave the opponent a long-range shot.
The ball eventually refracted into the net and pulled both teams back to the starting line.
There was some luck in scoring goals, but it was also a reward after a big investment, and the impact on morale was obvious.
In fact, the draw is acceptable for both sides, but the name of the defending champions is there, and the unbeaten 67 league games also stimulate the enthusiasm of the Monaco. What's more, it is his own home stadium, and he can't take advantage of the situation to win the opponent, and there is little hope for the next leg. So with the support of high fighting spirit, the pace of the game has been very fast, and even an old driver like Arsenal in the Champions League knockout game is a little unbearable.
Fortunately, the strength is there, the tactics are also on the right path, and a certain guy woke up in time and began to exert his power in the midfield, and the balance of the game has not been broken.
Just when the score of 1:1 looked unbreakable, the Monaco players made too big a move in a defense, and Wiltord was tackled to the ground with the ball!
After two yellows turned red and one red, Arsenal supporters cheered, but when they saw the guy who was still limping after the emergency treatment, everyone couldn't laugh.
Sure enough, after another five minutes of insistence, Grimindy came off the bench and Wiltord went off injured!
Back-to-back injuries to Andreas Pire and Bergkamp have been a bit of a bone-break, and Wiltord's injury has made the team's thin squad even more stretched.
If nothing else, it is a question of who will play the left wing-back.
Rosicky could have made a cameo, but the Czech's recent back-to-back assists in the midfield position could have outweighed the cost. Arsene Wenger then ducked to the shelves and pinned Grimandi, who had come from the back, down the left flank.
The effect is mediocre.
Grimandi is a good organiser in attack, but he lacks speed, lacks aggression, passes the ball safely, and has very few shots on goal. Combined with the slow tempo of the game due to a drop in stamina, Arsenal were unable to create a threat despite the numerical advantage.
Just when the situation was stalemate and both sides were making substitutions and adjustments, a guy had a whim and made a suggestion.
"Shall I try?"
Try it, try it, your old man speaks, who dares not to obey?
The Arsenal players had a calm expression on their faces and a lot of scorn in their hearts.
It's not that he underestimates his individual ability, but the guy with the right foot plays the left wing-back option relatively singlely, and there is no threat other than cutting inside. What's more, he has never tried it before, and there are only ten minutes left in the game, so it is better to go directly to the front line to grab points and pick up leaks.
Considering that the 1-1 scoreline was perfectly acceptable, Arsene Wenger acquiesced to what was happening on the pitch and stood motionless on the sidelines.
In fact, I was quite curious and wanted to see what would happen.
......
What will happen?
As soon as he came up, You Mo surprised everyone!
Rosicky crossed through the middle, Henry took the ball with his back and knocked it to the right, and the ball was just right to the left touchline. As a result, the goods obviously understood the mistake and went straight forward to find a vacancy, so the attack ended with the ball rolling out of the sideline, and everyone who watched shook their heads.
There's no tacit understanding!
"Big brother, can I wait?"
After a brief pause, Ashley Cole's voice rang out, amusing the crowd.
You Mo knew what the problem was, so he laughed too.
In Arsenal's tactical system, the left side of the attack is mostly teamwork, and the right side is the place where one-on-one opening is the individual ability. What's more, when 11 plays 10 to break the dense defense, the wing does not have enough distance to sprint, and only by patiently reversing the foot can you compress the opponent's defense or create chaos and get the opportunity to shoot with your feet.
The attack was launched quickly, and the three feet were passed to Henry's feet, but the opponent did not press hard, and at least six men on the defensive line were on standby. This situation is lonely, you need to control the ball and wait for reinforcements, but You Mo abandoned his teammates and continued to step forward, and it is normal to make mistakes in coordination.
"Well, it's really easier to watch the video."
With that in mind, the game continued, and it seemed like business was as usual, but everyone felt a lot more at ease.
As a teammate, it is inevitable that there will be doubts in the face of such a guy who does not follow the usual path, especially in the stage of mediocre performance, and the doubts will be so big that they will affect the choice.
Even if you don't have any doubts about his ability, you will feel that he is not at his best, and it is better to leave the ball to himself or someone else. This is human nature, and it is also the embodiment of a sense of responsibility, and blind trust is not professional enough.
But as soon as he said this, everyone understood what he was trying and was willing to help.
Free people, how can they not pull the edge to take advantage of the width of the field?
Regardless of the left foot and right foot, the wing attack is an important part of the offense and defense on the field, and it will also help him grow a lot, so why care about a few mistakes?
So it's business as usual.
In the 85th minute, Arsenal made a comeback, and after successive passes, the ball turned from the right to the left. Yumo didn't make the same mistake this time, feigning to cut forward on the left touchline and then turned back, picked up a pass from a team-mate and began to cut inside.
Although it is only a simple horizontal dribble, the opponent has no chance to break the ball, and can only continue to interfere.
Ashley Cole was prepared and began to sprint to the touchline at full speed.
The Monaco players also expected to defend in the front, and the central players also rushed to the defense immediately, beware of this miracle.
Is it a pass or a shot?
Considering that this product is a novice in battle, and there were mistakes before, both the offensive and defensive sides are a little step-by-step, and there is no feeling of overjoy or facing a big enemy. In addition, his position is still about 5 meters outside the penalty area, and the angle is off, and there is not much threat in long-range shots, let alone horizontal passes or sideways.
As a result, he has given the answer!
After taking another step with the left foot, the whole person has reached the left ribs, and without waiting for the ball to stop, the right foot nudges and the ball passes between the legs of the opponent who is moving laterally!
Wear the crotch!
Actually wear a crotch....... Everyone was speechless, but Henry's eyes lit up, and the small broken steps were slightly adjusted, and the big arc of his right foot went around the far corner!
2:1!
Arsenal's title defense is off to a great start!
.......
At the end of such a match, the popularity is overwhelming, as if the title is in sight, and there is no pressure on the double crown.
And it's something to be proud of.
Unbeaten in 67 rounds of the league, the Champions League continues to harvest!
For a new wealthy club without a gold owner, all this is not easy, and it is indeed worth a book. Although there are still those who keep their senses and think that the next game will be very difficult and the slightest mistake may be lost, they can't resist the ecstasy brought by the winning streak and the series of benefits brought by the rapidly growing popularity.
Far from it, the stock market has reached a new high!
£5.45!
At a time when the market was falling due to the bursting of the dot-com bubble, Arsenal shares not only strengthened, but also broke through twice the issue price for the first time!
Because of this, the club also held a celebration party and distributed a large amount of red envelopes to all the staff, which can be regarded as encouragement and condolences. Although the players did not participate due to the fatigue of the journey, they were full of a sense of accomplishment and received the prize money.
As the manager, Arsene Wenger frowned.
This is only the first leg of the Champions League round of 16, and there is still a long way to go to defend the title, not to mention the Manchester United team that has been holding back their energy three days later, so how can there be time to stop and celebrate?
Although the players are all like successful people and have a very good attitude, how old are they?
In the face of the applause of flowers everywhere, the numbers that are exaggerated to the point that you will wake up laughing when you dream, can you still maintain your original intention?
"Frowning early in the morning will affect the mood of the day!"
After eight o'clock in the morning on Thursday, there were guests at home.
Jiang Xiaolan smiled and said hello, couldn't help but remind, and did not forget to command the daughter in her arms after speaking, and also called each other in French.
Wenger was amused, and crouched down for a long time to make out.
You Youjia was originally a little timid, so she hid behind her mother, and after a while, she became more familiar with each other, and she began to speak in the vernacular.
It's going to be Wenger scratching his head.
Say yes only in French...... English and German are also fine, why use Chinese?
"Okay, okay, grandpa still has important things to find Dad, go to the bathroom and knock on the door, and ask if the toilet has been repaired."
After Jiang Xiaolan finished instructing her daughter, she turned her head and explained in French with a smile.
Wenger thought that the owner of the house had not gotten up yet, but after hearing it clearly, his eyes widened.
Toilet repair...... Big brother, is this and this, like words?
A few thousand pounds an hour for a domestic worker?
"He's like that, he's curious about everything, like a child, and he often destroys!"
Jiang Xiaolan saw the black line on the guest's face and took the initiative to explain.
Wenger heard something different, so he smiled and asked, "It seems that money is just a number to him?" ”
Unexpectedly, the answer was wrong......
"He's still very concerned about money, I remember once inviting my former team-mate to dinner, and it cost more than 10,000 pounds for a meal, and he came back and talked to me for a long time!"
Jiang Xiaolan covered her mouth and smiled, the corners of her eyebrows and eyes were crooked, the same as the crescent moon.
Wenger looked a little stunned, as if the little girl he once knew had suddenly changed.
Just as he was about to ask, a familiar voice came from not far away.
Although I couldn't understand it, the translators around me were very conscious.
"I think I heard someone making me up?"
Before I saw anyone, another slightly unfamiliar female voice came, "It's normal to assign you, okay?" Mr. Toilet! ”
"Why do you think that the price of repairing the toilet is cheap, the toilet is not sad, it is sad, and it is not angry?"
You Mo said, seeing the guests in the living room, he immediately changed his words and smiled, "I smiled so happily early in the morning, could it be that someone found out about sneaking in to do good deeds?" ”
Wenger coughed several times before he could speak properly, "I came to you to hear your opinion about the next game." ”
As soon as he heard this, You Mo handed the little girl who was giggling in his arms to the guy next to him and began to work on his kung fu tea.
Arsene Wenger didn't rush for an answer, and watched his movements intently.
After a while, it was really rewarding!
Although the action is fast but not chaotic at all, it seems that every stroke has a purpose, and you need to use your heart to understand it.
"Do you feel calmer?"
When You Mo served the steaming tea with both hands, the corners of his mouth were smiling, and his eyes were squinting.
Wenger had a feeling of sudden enlightenment, and his voice was full of emotion, "Yes, the heart is not quiet, how can you see right from wrong and distinguish between right and wrong." ”
You Mo nodded slightly, quietly looked at those blue eyes, and did not speak, as if all the answers had been passed on with his gaze.
After a while, he lowered his head and started to get busy.
Wenger was stunned for a moment, and did not rush to ask, until the second cup of tea was in his hand, and then he tried to ask: "What do you think of the club's approach?" ”
You Mo didn't know anything this time, took a deep breath, and asked slowly: "If you didn't guess wrong, this high-profile celebration should be the meaning of the club president?" ”
Hearing this, Wenger's pupils contracted suddenly, and his voice became uncontrollably sharp, "Yes, David told me that the board of directors had disagreed with this, and it was Mr. Hillwood's support that finally passed!" ”
As soon as the words fell, the huge living room fell silent.
Youmo quickly got busy, Wenger lost his mind, his face was full of anger, and his chest rose and fell.
It wasn't until the third cup of tea that he could say the same tone, "It seems that last season's story will repeat itself?" ”
After speaking, he smiled bitterly and shook his head: "No, the opponent this time is completely different, and the means are much more clever!" ”
As soon as he heard this, You Mo couldn't hold back and laughed directly, and he needed to cough a few times to avoid embarrassment.
Wenger didn't have any thoughts, and his face was full of anxiety.
Fortunately, this time the answer is not so surprising that you can't close your mouth.
"Since you are in such a hurry to start celebrating, wouldn't it be a pity that there is no media to support you?"