Chapter 2: The Good and the Wicked
For the Arsenal team, no matter how hard life is, it can still be lived, and the ridicule of being incomplete cannot be used as an excuse to avoid medical treatment. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info
No success is without a reason, and similarly, any failure has something in common. At the end of the season, in addition to rewarding meritorious deeds, it is very necessary to summarize in depth.
You can't always write in the report: because of Comrade Mo's sudden illness, Arsenal got nothing, right?
In fact, in addition to the malicious ridicule, there is also no shortage of people of insight who put forward their own opinions. Andy Gray's post-season summary dedicates a single chapter to the collapse of Arsenal and analyzes it in depth.
The conclusions are somewhat sobering.
After You Mo fell, in addition to the spiritual pillar being withdrawn from this team, the tactical style of play and the personnel arrangements involved in it were the culprits!
Until this season, or the second half of the season to be exact, Arsenal have not wavered in their style of play. As the schedule became more dense and injuries intensified, the team began to walk on thin ice.
This kind of time not only creates heroes, but also destroys faith.
Especially for a team like Arsenal, which has a soft style of play and weak will, how can it be possible to control the idea of holding on to it when a thick thigh suddenly falls from the sky in front of it?
Of course, it's okay to hug your thighs as a player, but if you hold on to your thighs as a player, you shouldn't be at the helm of a team.
At least there must be alternatives, spare tires, and cunning rabbits, so that you can rely on yourself to hold the victory when the risk comes, instead of complaining.
With such an analysis, the situation is clear at a glance.
Because of the collective onset of personality cult, Arsenal has lost its former beliefs and weapons to survive, and can only be slaughtered in the end!
Some might say. Didn't Wenger overuse him, and it was just a surprise that he missed the whole season due to illness.
Andy Gray analyzed: Not letting him start doesn't mean not relying on him, look at the gap between the team before and after he plays, you can understand how terrible this dependence is. As a head coach, if you can keep a clear head. It is better to sacrifice some of the gains than to curb this momentum. It's a pity that Wenger bowed his head in the face of pressure and still bet all his bets on him.
The situation was analyzed clearly, and the deep-seated reasons were suddenly hidden.
First, Anelka was easily let go in the middle of the season.
Second, for some reason, Petit was not allowed to enter the starting lineup.
Especially the former, although some people will jump up and shout at the mention of it, "can't keep" or something. But is it really impossible to keep it? Even if you really can't keep it, can't you sell it and buy a similar substitute at the same time?
Wiltord can play as a centre-forward, but his physical condition is there, and the team can only create a threat by walking on his feet. If such a single offensive method cannot be achieved to the extreme, it is easy for the opponent to seize the opportunity to counterattack, and the so-called "no score" is really just bad luck?
Position shortcomings -- monotonous tactics -- unable to attack and defend -- no confidence at all. Go down one road, it's no wonder if it doesn't collapse!
The cause analysis is complete. Naturally, it's the solution.
Andy Gray continued to analyze: Some people may miss the Arsenal team that won the championship last year, and miss the mercury-like attacking style, but living in the past will inevitably fail the present, rather than swaying at both ends, it is better to seize the opportunity and strengthen the faith. Say goodbye to the past once and for all. Now that the team has thighs to hold, there is no need to set up another core, let alone go back to the old path. The top priority is to find a suitable replacement for MO, and secondly. It's a renewal of the backline.
The solution is given here, and many people suddenly discover another problem that has been overlooked.
Backline!
Tony Adams and David Seaman are the leaders of the back five and the cornerstones of the team. It was the departure of these two people that the team entered the trembling game mode, and the dependence on You Mo gradually became the norm!
Both have now returned to the factory for overhauls, and even if they are recovering well, they are still close to 70 years old, and it is unlikely that they will continue to be the mainstays next season.
What's even more worrying is that the two centre-backs in the current squad, Martin Keown and Dixon, are also over 30 years old and have not been consistent enough. Continue to use this pair as the main center-back combination, and next season is hard to guarantee that it will not be repeated yesterday!
No team aiming for a championship can pin their hopes on attack. Only when the defense is stable, the team's ability to resist risks is enough to deal with the crisis, and the probability of scoring points is far greater than the rout.
Defence, especially the crucial centre-back position, needs to be complemented, a strong complement!
Andy Gray's article caused quite a stir, and it was reported that Wenger was so moved that he locked himself in his office all night in order to reflect on the mistakes he made when victory was in sight!
Regardless of whether the news is true or not, it is much more powerful to be able to express it in action than to keep repenting in the mouth.
After the summer break of the league, the transfer market opened up, and Arsenal's personnel movements became the focus of attention in the British media.
The first finalized transfer has made Arsenal fans feel a lot more at ease.
Thierry Henry!
The French striker, who is 188 tall and weighs 83 kilograms, and has just turned 22 this year, is not small.
To be precise, his relationship with this team, and the stark difference between Youmo's trajectory back then, are worthy of a book.
On August 31, 1994, Monaco defeated Nice 2-0 in a modest Ligue 1 match. In the 72nd minute of the game, a 17-year-old, thin and tall teenager qualified for his first senior team match.
No one thought that this bamboo-like guy would have such an amazing performance, even if it was Arsène Wenger who sent him on the field.
In the end, this was true, but Monaco were so strong at the time that they were far from counting on a 17-year-old to save the team.
That season he grew rapidly under Arsene Wenger's tutelage, eventually making 18 appearances and scoring three goals.
In the 95-96 season, he has gradually grown into a consistent scoring point for the team, and in addition to 6 goals, 8 assists are impressive!
In the summer of 1996, a year after Arsene Wenger left Monaco. He was named the best young player in Ligue 1 and initialled a transfer deal with Real Madrid in the same year. But just when he landed at the Bernabeu and the star journey was just around the corner, an unexpected thing happened.
His agent was not certified by FIFA and the transfer was ruled invalid!
He was 19 years old that year, and his mentor was dismissed by the club because of his poor performance. Then the wealthy family made a joke with him again, and the impermanence of life can be described as incisive.
Fortunately, he is still young, and the advantage of being young is that it is easy to forget the past. Although his personality is a little shy, at least he is much better than a guy like You Mo with a tender face and a young heart.
In the 96-97 season, he helped the team win the league championship with excellent performances, scoring only 4 goals, but 9 assists still proved his worth. In the '97-98 season, he helped the team reach the semi-finals of the European Cup. And broke the French record with 7 Champions League goals!
He gradually appeared in people's field of vision step by step, conquering the hearts of the giants little by little with his comprehensive personal ability, until he joined Juventus for 10.5 million pounds in January this year, and the battle for him was over.
Arsenal also entered the fray when the winter window opened last season, but Arsene Wenger didn't think it was worth it to buy a replacement for just £1 million less than the club's transfer record. Eventually, I gave up.
The facts seem to prove that the transfer that failed to take place this time does have sufficient reasons for miscarriage.
In half a season at Juventus. 16 appearances, 3 goals and 0 assists are really not in line with the value. In addition to the dismal statistics, he seemed to be completely lost in the Italian team's concrete-like defence, dragging with the ball and hesitating to shoot. The pass is off par!
Not used to the local environment?
In fact, it's a personality reason.
Along the way, his experience has not been bumpy, and the people he has met are also discerning, even if there are some unbelievable unfortunate things, he will not completely cut off the road to a wealthy family. But it's really a big deal. When he jumped from the bottom of the big five leagues to the top, his adaptability was not enough to deal with the difficulties, and eventually the more he played, the less confident he became, and the more he lacked confidence, the more he could not play.
Compared to his experience, Yumo is the perfect antonym.
As soon as he debuted, he used his thigh posture to lead Kaiserslautern, who was struggling in the German Second Division, to advance until he successfully advanced. When tempted by the wealthy family, not only did he not obey, but he showed his attitude in an extremely tough way!
After also becoming famous all over the world, in the face of the olive branches shaken by many giants, this guy actually chose the most humble club as his next stop!
What's even more unacceptable is that the Arsenal team with technical flow not only failed to successfully transform this guy, but this guy reversed the team's style!
Compared to this kind of guy who can never guess and can't figure it out, Henry is obviously better suited to continue to grow in a familiar environment until he is full-fledged. So after Wenger showed his sincerity, Juventus did not bargain too much, and sold the French youngster who had only been in the team for half a season for 11 million pounds.
Why does the value increase instead of declining?
The youngsters are still very young, but they are only half a season, and it is normal not to adapt.
Although it is a bit unjust to buy 10.5 million not to buy 11 million, but in hindsight, everyone will be responsible, and taking this as an example is inevitably a bit black for the sake of black. After feeling emotional, the British media also talked about the matter and came to a good conclusion.
The newcomer is not only Youmo's spare tire, but also the main substitute to play together, bringing fresh blood to the team and enriching the tactical play, which is a good deal!
After eating a reassuring pill, Arsenal fans have a bottom in their hearts.
Wenger is just stubborn, not pedantic, and will strike when it's time to strike!
It's a pity that I haven't been happy for long, and a scoop of cold water falls on my head!
Mark Overmars, Emmanuel Petit, the two were packed together and sold to Barcelona for 25 million pounds!
The latter of the two is just that, after all, he will be 30 soon, and he has not been in shape since he returned from injury, but what is going on with this guy in front?
Not to mention how important the Dutchman is in a real double season, who can't see just how good they are against Barcelona?
Did you win on the field and lose to your opponent off the field?
The two generals in the formation gave up each other, what will they use to face their opponents in the future?
With Overmars gone, the left midfielder is only 35-year-old David Pratt, is Wenger going to show his resolve?
Wait, what kind of brainless guy is this to have the above question?
The fans were disappointed, and the media was happy.
Compared with sympathizing with the weak, beating the water dog is always much more interesting, and the topic is boundless!
"Money, money, money, a new stadium is about to be built, and it's always faster to sell players than to sell tickets!"
"Wash and sleep, Arsenal is still Arsenal, Wenger is still Wenger!"
"It's better to buy than to sell, to spend more than to earn, what to say hello, miser?"
"Sell it, sell it, why don't you sell it, Mo also sells, he can sell it at this price alone!"
"Who has upset the champions of Manchester United's dominance and see who is left? Yes, that's right, apart from a couple of old-fashioned defenders, Bergkamp lying in a hospital bed, there is only Vieira! ”
Amid the gloating, Wenger was not at all calm.
The French are talented, have brains, and are not lacking in intelligence, but they are not as good as they could be when it comes to emotional control. Although he has the title of a master of sports psychology, his understanding of people's hearts is far less than that of his old rival Ferguson. The mentality of a manager is actually very contagious to the players, which is the biggest reason why a team's style is often affected and even put on a personal brand.
The so-called "one soldier bears, one nest of bears".
What worries Wenger is not the ridicule and misunderstanding brought about by selling people, as a manager, he is mentally prepared to face these things, and what really worries him is that there is something else to worry about.
The Marseille team, which had nodded in agreement, suddenly repented, and the then 26-year-old French international Robert Pires may have no part with Arsenal!
Why the sudden reversal?
The answer is simple.
The Marseille bribery case of that year caused Arsene Wenger to experience the biggest humiliation of his coaching career, and although the French did not deliberately mention it in front of the media, reporters will not lose such a good topic for no reason. As the Arsenal team's record is getting higher and higher, the team's fame is getting bigger and bigger, and this old past has been pulled out and sneered.
Now thirty years have passed from east to west, and it is Wenger's turn to sit on the crater, if he doesn't fall into the well, how can he get a bad breath in his chest!
The reality is often like this, wicked people do bad things, and occasionally do a good deed will be recited everywhere, and good people only occasionally do a bad thing, but they are accused of hypocrisy.
Wenger knew this, so he didn't jump up and angry at his opponent, but just rushed around, but couldn't think of a reasonable way.
Inside a small villa in North London at the end of June.
After another failed call, the Frenchman threw away the phone, his face was depressed, his body seemed to be stiff, he did not turn around, and took three steps back before slumping down on the sofa.
The doorbell rang at the right time, and his girlfriend, who wanted to stop talking, ran to open the door.
He didn't turn his head, just frowned and sighed heavily.
A voice that was once familiar, but now somewhat unfamiliar, sounded, lazy, as if it had just woken up, with a yawn smell.
"Mr. Wenger is not there? If you're not there, please raise your hand. (To be continued.) )