Chapter 49: Gambling Again
'Phew, it's going to be a game and it's good news for Arsenal fans who are about to forget all the unpleasant things that Bam Adebayor brought them last week and I think this game is going to be a game that the whole of England is watching.
Unless, of course, your home team is also playing at the moment, then you won't care about it, oh, and you have to get rid of the Newcastle fans because they are one of the protagonists today. ”
Lineker's playful beginning, still his old partner with Mortensen, the reason, he also said, this is a game that Premier League fans will pay attention to.
It is not only Arsenal's first game after losing Bam Adebayor, but also Cesc Fabregas's return for the new season.
Last season, although he led the Arsenal youth army to fail in the end, he did capture a large number of Premier League fans, the kind of gorgeous, fast, concise, never dull, like a peerless master boning attack, dazzling to watch, amazed.
"Phew, I can't wait to see how he and Hao cooperate, what kind of wonderful sparks will be between the two geniuses, Hao and Robin already have a classic rainbow ball, which works well together, but the combination of Hao and Sesk is the key to Arsenal's future, and I'm curious what kind of formation Coach Wenger will put up to match the two of them."
Mortensen pays more attention to this game than others, not because Adebayo has made trouble in the past few days and is concerned about Arsenal's state, but the combination of the two midfield talents in his opinion makes him look forward to it, staring at the field with a bright light.
"Well, let's see what Wenger will do."
Lineker naturally understands Mortensen's psychology, in fact, his heart is also full of expectations, Xiang Hao's two games have proved more and more that he has the ability to occupy a starting position, and it is becoming more and more curious that Wenger will solve the coexistence of Xiang Hao and Fabregas, and whether he will give up Xiang Hao.
As the time approached, Lineker and Mortensen finally got the rosters of the two teams, "The starting list is out, let's take a look at Newcastle first: 1-Given; 3 - Enrique, 27 - Steven. Taylor, 2-Colocchini, 21-Beyer; 18-Gutierrez, 8-Gusseri, 22-Barth, 14-N'Zogbia; 10 - Owen, 23 - Ameobi.
The traditional 442 formation, which is Newcastle's strongest formation, but their midfield lacks a chance creator, although the style is more tenacious, but if they can't intercept effectively, except for one Enzobia, they can't create a threat to Arsenal and may be pressed by Arsenal.
As for the two strikers, one is high and one is fast, but no one knows how much speed is left of the injury-ridden Owen, as for Ameobi, Toure has something to do with him. Overall, a draw for Newcastle is a realistic goal. ”
Lineker introduced Newcastle's starting line-up, and Mortensen was naturally responsible for analysing Arsenal's starting line-up, "21-Fabianski; 3 - Sagna, 10 - Gallas, 5 - Toure, 22 - Klich; 4-Cesc Fabregas, 6-Hao? Item; 14-Walcott, 8-Nasri, 12-Bella; 11- Van Persie. Oh, 4231.
Coach Wenger was really bold, he gave up the 442 he had used for many years and used a 4231, which is simply incredible. I always thought he was a more stubborn coach, but now it seems that this is not the case, it depends on whether he has a player who can make him change himself, and in order to make Hao and Sesk both play in the back, Wenger made a change. ”
Mortensen's speed of speech seemed a little impatient, and there was an extremely excited expression on his face, staring at the court with wide eyes, a few penetrating glances, and an impatient color.
"John, what do you think of this change?" Lineker reminded his partner and motioned for the other party to analyze quickly.
"Hmm"
Mortensen also woke up from his own assumption and nodded, "There is nothing that can't be done, you know, last season, although Arsenal played 442, but Hleb's characteristics and Rosicky's running position proved that Arsenal used more of a 433 formation."
As soon as this formation transitioned, it was 4231 or 4321, and Wenger's coaching style determined that the Arsenal players had more movement. They have played a 4231 formation in many times, especially in the game of onslaught, so Wenger's change of formation this time is not untargeted, two geniuses in the midfield, I am optimistic about this lineup. ”
"Hehe, so Hao is likely to be unable to show his offensive talent, then, too, he was sacrificed, the topic we discussed before seems to be correct in the end."
Lineker smiled, suddenly changed the subject, and looked at Mortensen rather proudly.
This lineup can theoretically allow Xiang Hao, Cesc Fabregas, and Nasri to coexist together, although Nasri can't play the right midfield that he is used to in the Marseille team, but the position of the forward midfielder is also in the middle, and it is closer to the front, which is conducive to his small and fast characteristics, and he may play better with the ball.
As for Cesc Fabregas, his body and talent determine that he is the playmaker on the field, who must be in front, responsible for the organization and scheduling, and the change of the offensive line.
This time, only Xiang Hao is responsible for defense, although it has not been removed, but most of the function has been abolished, which may be what Lineker said was 'sacrificed'.
"Gary, have you forgotten the age of these Arsenal players?"
Mortenson, who is already a bit 'obsessed', obviously has his own set of understandings, "Do you think Wenger will fix a player in one position, he is a player who likes to change the position of the player, as long as he can tap into the potential of the player, all changes are possible, and Ho is the same, he is not just a defender."
The Arsenal midfielders are all in their mid-twenties, even Robin is only 25 years old, and they have that passion to change on the pitch.
Therefore, Arsenal's set of 4231 is not rigid and unchanging, 4321 and 442 are all possible to change, and Arsenal's two sides are Theo and Carlos, who are extremely fast and good at interspersing, and their positions are more flexible.
Look, tonight, you're going to see a bunch of geniuses working wildly with their imaginations, and they're going to do whatever it takes to create any chances they can when they want to attack, and they're equipped to support their ideas.
I'm really getting more and more optimistic about this Arsenal team, and with the persistence of Coach Wenger, I firmly believe that he will be rewarded. ”
Lineker heard that Mortensen was like a devout believer, cheering for Arsenal, a little speechless, a little funny, and a little unconvinced, "John, the game is not an imagination, I think Newcastle's tenacious style will create enough trouble for Arsenal's group of children."
Maybe they haven't had time to play the way they want to play, and they have already fallen on the grass and fallen into entanglement, it would be good if Hao could defend well, what has changed. ”
"Hehe, then you are not optimistic about Arsenal's game?"
Lineker felt that Mortson was a bit utopian, but Mortson felt that Lineker was raising the bar with himself, and the eyes of the two people were intertwined, "right".
"No, no, no, although I have no intention of hurting the Newcastle fans, I have to admit that Arsenal are still more sure of winning this game, after all, this is their home stadium, and the atmosphere at home is always different, but I don't think Arsenal will be easy, Newcastle will cause them big problems."
Lineker is not worthy of Mortensen, and he is angry that Newcastle has the strength to defeat Arsenal, and he does not say anything to death, offending Newcastle fans, and in the end, he also set a trap for Mortensen, "John, do you think Arsenal can easily beat Newcastle?" ”
Mortensen was also a little hesitant, but when he saw the smile on the corner of Lineker's mouth, he immediately said without thinking: "If Newcastle can block Arsenal's onslaught, then Newcastle has hope of winning." But if Arsenal are allowed to play the combination they are looking for, Newcastle will have the potential to swallow a bitter apple. ”
Mortenson would never have thought that his last sentence would become a classic quote repeated by countless people later, and it is a famous quote that future generations must mention when recalling an era.
But now, Lineker didn't believe it, and shook his head lightly, "In my opinion, Arsenal may win, but it is also a miserable victory." ”
"Bet on it."
Mortensen looked at Lineker with a strange smile, "Once Arsenal wins, it will be a big win. If I win, you're going to have Hao on your "match of the day", if you win, the previous bet is void, you don't wear the Arsenal shirt, commentary on the game in north London, think about it. ”
"Okay, I'll bet you, everyone will testify." Without thinking about it, Lineker immediately nodded in agreement.
Seeing the smile on the corner of Mortenson's mouth, Lineker was a little scared and didn't want to gamble with him anymore. The last time I lost a bet with him, he has already received many protests from his own fans, and even some Tottenham fans have threatened him. Lineker has a big lead.
It's a gamble that could just solve his own crisis, and Lineker wouldn't do it. I don't believe that I have been on this Hao twice in a row, and I want to be on my own TV show, Hao's wrist is not enough, and the generation is too young.
Xiang Hao didn't think about whether he could be a guest on TV, but he is very envious of Fabregas now.
As Arsenal's on-site commentator ran out of lung capacity and shouted "No. 4 - Sesk!! After the entire Emirates Stadium agreed to turn into one voice, "Sesk!" "Sesk!" "Sesk!" ……
Comparable to the picture of Arsene Wenger playing at the last home stadium, Arsenal fans at this time not only regard Fabrega as the soul of their team, but also regard him as their own child, a talented child who is about to soar to the sky, can they not be proud of it and not shout for it.
"Phew, one day, I want to hear the tsunami-like cheers of the whole audience like him."
Looking at the stands that were agitated for Fabregas, Xiang Hao's eyes seemed to be ignited, shining with a fierce light, and he groaned in a low voice.