Chapter 173: Modric
"Toot!"
With Bol's whistle, Tottenham took the lead and, as Lineker had said, sent the ball to Modric's feet from the start.
Seeing Arsenal Walcoat pressing up, Modric just changed direction and passed the little tiger who pounced.
And when Nasri and Denilson pounced, Modric got the ball out at the first time and distributed the ball to Bentley on the left.
Tottenham's attack slowly unfolded in Modric's calm selection.
Listening to the intermittent but full of boos, the Arsenal players did not retreat, from the first second of the game, they knew that the derby is about seeing who gets into the game faster and who can stand at the high point of momentum.
As long as you enter the state quickly, then the rhythm of the game will be controlled under your feet, and if you can always stand at the high point of momentum, then your game consistency will be able to continue.
Especially a team like Arsenal that pays attention to the flow of the game, as long as the game remains fluid, their attack can be played, and they can be dangerous beasts at any time.
And the Arsenal players can see from the situation of grabbing the ball that in this game, they want to be the main opponent.
As for Tottenham, what they want is to kick their own ball, so that Arsenal have no ball to play.
Both teams quickly got into their own game, so from the start, the game was a kind of anxiety and fighting.
As the game progressed, it was discovered that things were different from what they had done before, with Tottenham playing on the sidelines in a much surprise way.
In the past north London derby, Tottenham also rushed very bravely, but it was straight up and down, and there was little sense of rhythm change.
For example, in the first meeting at the Emirates Stadium this season, although the two teams played a high score of 4-4, it can be said that it is a chaotic style of play.
The two sides are like two people in a competition, just holding weapons and slashing each other savagely, and the tactics arranged cannot really be reflected on the field.
At that time, Arsenal were in the middle of the lineup, while Tottenham were playing at a better level.
They have dropped to 11th place this season and have long since lost the style of last season's League Cup triumph.
That's why Ramos parted ways amicably with the club, and people feel that there is little hope for Tottenham to break into the top six or even the top eight this time.
But who knows that it has only passed the New Year, and this Tottenham team has a feeling of sublimation.
At least in this game, in the first 20 minutes of this game, the two teams staggered back and forth to attack, and this Tottenham team has its own ideas.
It's not that Tottenham have played a mess before, or that other weak teams don't have their own tactical system.
Rather, it is said that the previous Tottenham or weak teams, there was no leader on the field, a superstar, who could give full play to the tactical advantages of his team, knead the ability of the whole team, and control the overall situation on the field.
The players on the field are just the 'puppets' of the coach off the field, and they are only arranged by the coach, and they rarely take the initiative themselves, or in other words, they lack spirituality and little change in their football.
However, Tottenham at the moment is definitely not lacking in spirituality, and there are many changes.
If Sagna can't do it here, he will change Bayer to go to Krich to attack, and if he can't make a shot from the periphery, he will plug in the back point.
Whether it's the ball from behind or the cross, there are absolutely yes.
Seeing the excitement of the Tottenham fans at the scene, the cheers of "White Rose Blooming" resounded throughout White Hart Lane.
Tottenham has an irrepressible sense of momentum, which makes White Hart Lane more and more restless.
On Arsenal's side, the attack is also impressive, with passing and running, constantly making a fuss on both sides.
At the same time, the midfield led by Xiang Hao also threatens the Tottenham goal outside the penalty area.
Overall, both sides showed their offensive superiority in the first 20 minutes and did not disappoint the fans.
The unusually hot continues to stimulate the emotions of fans and enhance the passion of fans to watch football.
Badly, it's just the ignition point that ignites these passions.
At this moment, Wenger saw that the game was so anxious, and the solemnity on his face became more and more solemn.
Looking at Tottenham's unabated offensive tide and the methodical attacking options at all times, Wenger couldn't sit still, couldn't help but stand up and keep pacing.
In Arsene Wenger's view, the game shouldn't be the way it is, at least in his mind, Tottenham can't be so threatening right now.
But looking at the progress of the game, Wenger has to admit that this whetstone has become indeed very adaptable.
In the first 20 minutes, although neither side scored, Tottenham pressed Arsenal more defensively.
Denilson was late for a yellow card in the eighth minute of the game for a side hit.
Xiang Hao couldn't attack like he did in the previous game, although there was pressure, but he was definitely not as strong and direct as in the game against Portsmouth.
He's more about playing with the opposing team, with Luka Modric.
Once again, although Modric failed to force a pass from Xiang Hao's close pressing, he did not let Xiang Hao fully defend.
A beautiful stop, turn, and back of his body gave the ball to Joel Luka, which was distributed to Klich, and when the space appeared, the Spurs attack continued to advance.
Seeing this scene, Wenger couldn't help but shout hello for the opponent's No. 14.
Although it was only a short twenty minutes, what did Wenger do, the football coach, it was natural to see that Tottenham's change was brought about by Modric.
In fact, Arsene Wenger had already noticed this slightly feminine-looking player in the first north London derby.
In that game, from the feeling he felt when he touched the ball and the handle when he sent the ball, Wenger knew that this player definitely had the potential to become a generation of midfield masters in the future.
Arsene Wenger was still thinking at the time, fortunately that Ramos had not fully developed this player, otherwise his home stadium might not be guaranteed in that game.
But who would have thought that in the next year, this player has led his teammates and constantly created threats to himself.
Thinking of this, Wenger couldn't help but glance at the slightly short and fat old Lei not far away, and secretly admired in his heart.
It is worthy of being able to dig out Frank Lampard, Ferdinand, Joe Cole and other famous coaches, he has only been in charge for a few days, and he can see the talent of this thin player in Eastern Europe, which directly makes him the core of the team's midfield.
It's really amazing, Tottenham really doesn't know what will change under his leadership.
Wenger was inexplicably worried in his heart, he was not a so-called heroic man, and he would not look forward to the rise of his mortal enemy.
On the contrary, he felt a danger, a threat to the growth of his team.
Chelsea, which had opened the way with rubles, and Liverpool, which had a resurgence in the league, plus Manchester City, which may appear in the future, as well as Tottenham and Everton.
The competitive environment in the Premier League is really getting more and more fierce, not only the league title competition, but also the overall strength is rising, although it increases the viewing of the whole league and attracts more fans.
However, the strength of Wenger's own team is declining, and it may not be easy to get points like in previous years.
Compared to the big feelings, Wenger is actually worried about how much time is left for him.
As soon as he thought of this, his eyes couldn't help but fall on these disciples on his field, and he was a little more eager.
And now it is not only Arsene Wenger alone, all the Arsenal fans are watching eagerly, hoping that their team can score.
Although this kind of round-and-forth match is exciting, it is too heart-wrenching, because if you are not careful, it will be your own side that will fall.
And the mood of not being able to kill the other party with one punch is also like a cat's claw scratching in the heart, which makes them full of eagerness.
Soon, Arsenal's eagerness turned into loss, and in the twenty-seventh minute of the game, White Hart Lane resounded with huge cheers.
Bentley, who had burst forward on the wing, saw that he had no chance to get past Sagna, and suddenly passed an inverted triangle and sent the ball to Arsenal outside the box and into the feet of Modric.
The skinny Croatian was just a small step, adjusted the distance and the step point, and got up and down in the shortest possible time.
Denilson was close enough, but the ball was still on the ground, passing under his crotch.
Almunia, who was not prepared at all, could not react at all, and watched as the ball drilled into the bottom right corner.
“GOOOOOOOO――OL!!!”
“1-0! Luca, Luka Modric! His long-range shot! We're ahead of Arsenal!! ”
The joyful shouts of Tottenham's on-site commentators led the emotions of all Tottenham fans.
"Whew! Goals, goals! ”
"Ahh 1-0, 1-0, we're ahead of Arsenal! ”
"Hahaha! Go to Tamad Arsenal! We are the lords of North London! ”
"Hehehe! Kill them, kill them! ”
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The whole White Deer Alley seemed to be crazy, excited and even excited roars continued to sound, and smug scolding came and went.
Modric's goal made him an instant hero for White Hart Lane and the darling of all Tottenham fans.
"Luca!" "Luca!" "Luca!"
When he came to the edge of the stands, the whole White Hart Lane was shouting his name.
At this moment, the quiet and delicate player smiled and revealed a sense of satisfaction, ran to his coach's bench, and hugged Redclapp.
Thanks to the trust he placed in him as soon as he took office, it was only at this time that he felt that he had walked into this club and felt that he had made the right choice.
"Well done, well done, Luca."
The excited Lao Lei patted his beloved general's back, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief, the heavy pressure on his body was finally a little easier.
However, Redclapp still didn't dare to be careless, and when he was about to play, he still didn't forget to say, "Remember to keep an eye on that Hao." ”
"Hmm." Modric nodded directly.
scored his first goal in White Hart Lane, where did he hear what his coach said at the moment, or rather, he didn't take it to heart and didn't realize what Lao Lei said.
After a high-five, Modric went straight to the pitch.
At the moment, it is Tottenham who has reached the height of momentum, but Arsenal are also frustrated, and if the derby is so easy to surrender, it will not be a derby.
Almost as soon as Bol's penalty was effective, Xiang Hao had already asked Almunia for the ball.
When the Spurs returned to half-time, they found that the Arsenal players were already in position.