Chapter 40: The Status of the Rivers and Lakes
When a team's head coach chooses to be emotional under pressure, the consequences can be like a locker room ticking time bomb. This is something that everyone knows, no one knows, just like Liu Bei immediately raised troops to seek revenge because Guan Yu was killed in the Three Kingdoms, and the root cause of the disaster is deep without knowing it.
The head coach of the Premier League has a lot of power, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is the commander of the three armies. Arsene Wenger is not a member of the board of directors and can influence the 400 million pounds stadium construction plan, which has to be said to be the reason why the center of gravity of the entire club is highly skewed.
Of course, the double and a distinct team style are the backpinnings of power.
Youmo's speculation about Arsene Wenger stems from a little bit of knowledge over the years, and the ups and downs he has experienced during this period will leave a vivid mark on the French character in many places, if not in a profound way. Therefore, at least for the time being, his speculation lacks sufficient arguments.
Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., it was still Highbury.
Jumo and Ljungberg were in the starting line-up, with Anelka replaced by Wiltord and the rest of the squad unchanged.
With last weekend's revengeful reversal drama ahead, gun fans in this game have a lot of confidence. The fans who followed Lazio on the expedition to Highbury were crushed by a chorus of waves before they could show their ambitions.
In fact, purely in terms of record, Arsenal, who are at the top of the league with six wins and one loss, have opened a gap of more than four points with the chasing behind them, and with both cup competitions also starting with victories, Gunners fans have quickly forgotten the humiliation of losing to Chelsea.
If the last game failed to win the so-called "nemesis" Stoke City, then the problems that were previously ignored intentionally or unintentionally will definitely be discovered by the media with a keen sense of smell, amplified until the impact is far-reaching.
Unfortunately not.
Not only is it not, but the birth of a new hero has stimulated the nerves of gun fans, making them desperate to measure his combat prowess against a formidable opponent.
In the end, it was a flash in the pan. Or is it the real thing?
"Hey, déjà vu, what do you think?"
Before the opening whistle, Wiltord was excited.
After the team's summer transfer to bring in Youmo, the Frenchman was rightfully placed in the third pick of the centre-forwards, and his chances of playing were slim when he thought about it.
Both of these guys are younger than him, though. But whether it is popularity or strength, it is not comparable to him at present, let alone the status in the mind of the head coach.
Originally, he regarded the guy in front of him as his main competitor, but he didn't expect this guy to run away to compete with Petit. Anelka's position became a target for him to challenge, and as a result, he felt motivated both publicly and privately.
As a compatriot with hopes of squeezing into the 22-man squad for the French national team, he is certainly eager to convince Arsene Wenger and Jacques with his on-field performances. This is selfishness.
Anelka's move is a matter of time, and his experience in the centre-forward position is clearly intentional on the part of the manager, and it is only fair that if he can successfully replace his compatriot, the operation of the whole team will not be affected much.
"yes, you have a good memory."
You Mo was already smiling at him, but the laughing point was not his excited eyes, but his dyed colorful hair.
Originally, there was a Mediterranean Sea overhead. As a result, the periphery was also made into a colorful beach, how much courage does it take to shape this?
"You seem to be more interested in my hairstyle?" Wiltord clearly sensed that there was something ill-intentioned about the smiling thing. So he gritted his teeth.
"yes." You Mo nodded, and before the other party could burn, he added, "Full of personality!" ”
"Hahaha"
Wiltord slammed his fist on the shoulder, and the laughter was so unbridled that his opponent was a little taken aback.
This guy has been sitting on the bench for too long, is this ready to be released to bite?
Meanwhile. Three unkind glances from the Arsenal bench were passed at the same time.
Anelka, Petit, Grimandi.
It's been a long time since the trio of the French gang have been on the bench at the same time, and at this time there is nothing but anger in addition to depression. I saw that guy in the middle circle arc looked very familiar, interacting with his rival there. They really had the idea of rushing up to ask what was going on.
What is your position?
The opening whistle put an end to all speculation, and Wiltord began to explain the meaning of the mad dog spirit with practical actions. You Mo was not far behind, and after receiving Ljungberg's diagonal pass ten meters outside the penalty area, a powerful heavy artillery bombardment directly slammed into the post!
At this point, the game was just 19 seconds old
"Oh, that's a fraction of a second!" "Oh my God!"
Sky Sports' Martin Taylor and Andy Gray were taken aback at the same time and somewhat grabbed the word.
As senior commentators, the two have long been aware of the abnormal situation of this Arsenal team, and if it were not for the still outstanding results that are supported there, the two would have planned to deeply analyze the problems encountered by this team.
The profession of commentary, strictly speaking, is between a stand-up comedian and a media person, and every word and deed needs to strike a balance between the two. Moreover, the more powerful the television broadcaster, the higher the demand for this balance.
It should be professional but not boring; It is necessary to have excitement and emotion, but also to analyze rationally; Neither too biased, nor without considering the emotional tendencies of the fans
With so many requests, there is a trade-off between the originally well-prepared materials. For example, the opening kick that surprised everyone on goal obviously overturned the previous homework of the two.
Manchester United assistant coach Kidd focuses on two statistics, and the two will not let go either. In their opinion, the magical statistic of 11,000 meters of running distance and two goals in just three shots after only 80 minutes fully reflects the unusual situation of the guy in focus in this team.
A hardworking and talented guy who clearly lacks the support of his teammates. Whether it's the right to fire or the choice of who to pass the ball, he is not at the top of the team!
In the case of the lack of tacit understanding between newcomers, this kind of thing is not difficult to understand, in the impression of the two, even if this guy sits on the bench and watches the whole game, he will not have the slightest resentment. It shows that he knows exactly how much his ability can help the team. Therefore, there is no rush to change the status quo.
The views of the two were verified when You Mo smiled in the last game, which further strengthened the views of the two.
This guy is very mature and fully understands how much shock the strong rise of the newcomer can bring to the dressing room, so he takes a low-key and humble approach to slowly defuse this shock until it is finally accepted by everyone. Be the heart of the team.
The final result of the last game is not much in suspense. The process is enough to support a topic on the page. Any guy who finishes this game will feel hearty.
The two are no exception.
However, the golden sign of Sky Sports was placed there, and the two of them came down to analyze it for a while, and the conclusion has been reached.
The team as a whole was in trouble, and the proportion of individual abilities of the players in the game began to increase. As the weirdest guy on the team, he will definitely continue to perform in this way whenever he has the opportunity to play.
Outcome. It's only been 19 seconds, and the two of them have already covered their faces.
"Unusual!" "It's unusual!"
After a pause, the two of them spoke in a similar situation.
Fortunately, the two are old enough and experienced enough to not let this situation continue and provoke the audience and the backstage director.
"It's just a shot, but I've been keeping an eye on this Arsenal team. People who pay attention to this weird style of Mo will have questions about this! ”
"Yes. It's more of a manifesto! ”
"I come, I conquer, I rule!"
As long as they don't have skin colour problems with each other, the Dutchman never minds the good performances of their teammates. Youmo opened the game with this way, and the two Dutchmen were in high spirits.
Although the two are not very old, they have a lot of experience in the competition. Compared to the older defence five, they have only a lot more experience in Europe.
How difficult the Serie A team is, how similar the tactical style is, how strong the Lazio team is
If that's not enough, add to that the weather-beaten locker room at home. A manager under pressure
With the above factors in place, the two, like Highbury's gun fans, are extremely looking forward to the guys in the spotlight to continue to play in the last game. In addition to the two, Wiltord, Ljungberg, Vieira, needless to say, these three guys do not have a psychological barrier to cooperation at all. Among the five old defenders, left-back Winterburn is honest, and conscientiousness is his most iconic performance on the field. Right-back Bald is a little more flexible and thoughtful, but with David Pratt's early attention, his attitude towards Youmo has changed. Adams, Keown, Seaman, these three are rarely involved in the frontcourt attack, and even if they have an opinion in mind, it is difficult to show it directly on the field.
So, starting from Youmo's first shot, the whole team quickly found the rhythm they were familiar with, and wave after wave of offense firmly suppressed the opponent in the half!
Of course, Serie A's ability to defend and counter-attack may also be intentional.
But the fans didn't care about that, watching the team go on the offensive and morale was high, everything seemed to be working well, shouting, roaring, cheering, and of course, applause, wave after wave.
This situation made the three guys on the bench unable to hold back any longer, and lowered their voices to communicate.
"It's a bit of a surprise."
Petit folded her hands in front of her chest, sat on her back, and opened the conversation first. Although his voice was calm, his slightly furrowed brow betrayed his mood.
In fact, the French cannot be blamed for being selfish. After all, he was the absolute main force of the club and the national team before, and when he won a bunch of honors on both lines, it is normal for his self-confidence to swell. At the moment, he was robbed of the start by someone who just played poorly in one game, and he played so well, he might not have a bigger performance if he was replaced by someone else.
He and Arsene Wenger have a good personal relationship, and in addition to frequent telephone contact, the two also have a lot of overlaps in their lives. Later, because of You Mo's arrival, the two had disagreements, and the relationship gradually drifted apart, and now they were almost crushed to death on the bench.
How can this kind of treatment be endured?
"yes, we're all underestimating him a bit."
Anelka's voice was equally calm, and other than that, his calm expression seemed to surpass that of Big Brother, and he seemed quite urban.
Since his debut, the Frenchman has swept everything with unparalleled talent, arrogance is his style, and rebellion is his hallmark. In his opinion, arrogance is because of strength, rebellion is to release individuality, and the criticism and difficulties he has suffered before are just small obstacles on the road to genius, and there is nothing to worry about at all.
Until you meet the opponent in front of you.
Under the low-key and calm appearance, there is domineering self-confidence and strength, talent is undoubted, and the psychological quality is even better and amazing, taking this kind of guy as an opponent, he feels that he needs to be more serious.
After the last game, he watched the game video twice more and carefully recalled the various conditions of the team in the past two months, and finally confirmed some details.
From the beginning of the season to now, just over two months ago, this guy has not received much help in the team. But with such limited help, this guy was able to squeeze out strong competitors and build an impression of being powerful in the hearts of the manager, teammates, fans, media, and even opponents!
Although this ability is exaggerated, the French believe that they have it, but they are suffering from not being able to use it. If it weren't for jeopardizing the foundation of the French gang in this team, he had the intention of using real strength to have a manly duel.
He and Arsene Wenger also have a good relationship, and although there is no obvious estrangement now, anyone with a discerning eye can see that his status in the manager's mind is starting to plummet.
How can you endure this kind of thing?
"We can't let him be so arrogant anymore!" Grimandi said hatefully, even if his voice was deliberately lowered, he could still hear a wave of hatred.
The situation is even more miserable for the dude, who has not been able to play since his last Champions League start. In addition to the memorable time when he should have been replaced, he finally replaced Youmo, and he is currently in the fourth pick in the back position!
If this continues, he will at best be able to show his face in the League Cup, a hundred and eight thousand miles away from his ambitious plans at the start of the season!
You can't wait so passively!
"Isn't it right to target him directly?" Petit turned her head to look at Anelka, slightly surprised.
When did this kid become so calm?
"yes, the goal is too obvious, and it's easy to invite unnecessary trouble. In my opinion, the guys who revolve around him are more hateful! Anelka smiled and turned her head to meet the other's gaze.
"That's it, this kid Wiltord, you have to teach him a good lesson, and Vieira, no matter how big or small, doesn't take the big brother in his eyes!" Grimandi stared at the field, and the more he talked, the more energetic he became, "And this kid at Ljungberg, who usually looks very well-behaved, and when there is a stir, he will appear in his original form, I kind of know what kind of guy he is!" ”
The three of them had been communicating in French, speaking quickly and in a low voice, except for the manager at the farthest point who could understand a few words, everyone else was blinded. But if you don't understand it, you can't understand it, and your personal expression is there, and you don't have to guess, you can analyze it.
Anelka doesn't usually have such a city, and the expression in front of him is probably holding back the water. Not to mention Grimandi, his anger is overflowing. Of the three, only Petit's expression showed the hesitation of his master, and the signal released was not difficult to analyze.
The manager's trust and respect have contributed to his accolades and status, which will inevitably be psychologically stressful if personal issues exacerbate the tension in the dressing room.
How would he choose? (To be continued......)