Chapter 21: Appearances

Origin?

Obviously impossible.

Both teams have changed dramatically in terms of morale, physical strength and, of course, mood. Aside from the temporary tie in the scoreline, all the factors regarding the victory began to favour Newcastle.

Arsene Wenger is no stranger to the situation, as is it to everyone who knows Arsenal well.

The so-called "soft" is not that they are afraid of confrontation, and the physical fitness of these gunners on the field is not much worse than that of their opponents. Their "softness" is that they are not strong enough in their will, and when an unfavorable situation strikes, the consequences are both direct and far-reaching.

Not only will you not be able to win the game, but your opponents will have more and more experience!

There's no shortage of talent, and there's no shortage of people in the squad. Their fighting prowess in the face of adversity makes people think that this team has already won the Premier League. When they put themselves in the position of their pursuers, they are calm and motivated.

Such a team can also win the championship, and if you are lucky enough, it is not an exaggeration to win the Big Ears Cup. However, if they want to become the division of a wealthy family, the journey of champions, and want to establish a dynasty and go down in history forever, they lack the ruthlessness to go against the sky, and the domineering spirit of others!

Arsene Wenger, as a manager, undoubtedly bears the main responsibility.

The style of a team has more or less the shadow of the head coach. The Frenchman's patient and meticulous character has earned it both a great reputation and a flaw of poor locker room control. If the situation were to be handed over to Rehhagel or Alex Ferguson, it would have been a blower at half-time, rather than a bitter stake.

With the game off track and the first signs of defeat on the horizon, the savvy managers will certainly be using some means to boost morale. Whether it's a regular substitution or a few angry words on the pitch, it can bring some positives to the team on the field. Unfortunately, the stubborn Frenchman still sat in the dugout with anxiety on his face. Prepare to wait until the 65th minute, the best time he thinks is for a substitution.

For whom?

Arsene Wenger had already made up his mind, but unfortunately the plan could not catch up with the changes.

In a game that still smells of gunpowder, it's normal for players to get injured, and it's no surprise that it happened to Petit. The injury that occurred in the 62nd minute was just a minor ankle sprain, and the replacement of the younger and more aggressive Grimandi looked normal.

Just when everything seems uneventful. A voice rang out beside Arsene Wenger.

"Actually, it's not bad for him to try playing with Anelka."

Pat Rice's tone was not quite sure, and when he said this, he did not take his eyes off the field. Wenger, however, turned his head as if he had discovered a new continent, and carefully looked his old partner up and down a few times.

Time was running out, and after the team doctor confirmed that Petit could not hold on, Grimandi, who had been called to the bench to clean up, was repatriated, and Yumo, who pressed his legs on the track, was called back.

The family in the stands is the same as the fans. After seeing who he was replaced, Qi Qi was a little excited.

"Wow, I actually replaced the injured Petit with ink, is Wenger going to change?"

In the applause and shouts of the audience, Wang Dan was the first to exclaim, and there was indescribable joy in his tone.

Anelka is still on the field, so there is no need for Yumo to stay in the fulcrum position when he plays, and he can play in the way he is most familiar with. This kind of thing happens before it happens. Only a small number of people have ever had this possibility when it actually happened. The implications are intriguing.

Arsene Wenger has always been known for his stubbornness, and it is a bit of a surprise that he was able to change the situation without despair.

"Well, it seems so. It was a good start to the game, but then they fell into a trap designed by their opponents. There were too many meaningless battles in the midfield, and the team's overall attack did not play at a high level. After a goal was pulled back in the second half. The whole team was a little bit of a fussier. In the case of consecutive mistakes, it is better to play more concisely. ”

Zhou Xiaofeng was also surprised, although his voice was calm, there were some waves in his heart.

The word "change" is simple, but it is easier said than done!

The Arsenal team in front of them has always been eye-catching with their flashy attacks. Manager Arsene Wenger's role is undoubtedly the biggest in this. If the team had a bumpy play last season and ended up with nothing, it would be natural for the team to make appropriate changes. With two real titles to win and the entire Premier League exclaiming "Arsenal-style goals", Arsene Wenger's belief in his football philosophy will only become more and more religious.

The team has had a perfect start to the season, beating old rivals to win the Community Shield, and the three-game winning streak is more than enough to cover up the old problems exposed in this game.

In this case, the choice changes?

"Maybe it's a coincidence, maybe it's done occasionally."

Wang Jiujing pondered for a long time and poured a scoop of cold water out.

The excitement on everyone's faces quickly faded, and the idea of communication was shaken by the restart of the game, and gradually disappeared.

On the pitch, the Arsenal players were also a little surprised.

As a professional footballer, it's impossible not to know what it means to be a free man. When a team's skills and tactics have been formed, the closest thing to a free man's style of play is the midfield position, which mainly covers a large area. Arsene Wenger replaced Petit with Jumo and the signal couldn't have been more obvious.

Use the changes of the whole team to welcome the arrival of the Bundesliga Golden Boot!

Honestly, if this happens when the team is playing well, there will be a big question mark in everyone's minds. The current situation has made them a little familiar with aesthetic fatigue, and many people simply don't think about it so much.

Whatever, see how it goes!

The only guy on the field who had some objections to this was Anelka. But one of the two is at the front, and the other is running around without a fixed place, which is really difficult to form a direct connection. And Youmo's skill level is there, and it is impossible for the ball to be handed over to him to organize, and even if the French are unwilling, it is difficult to show it with actions.

Anelka's performance in this game was not impressive, except for the indirect assist of the first goal, which was a credit, the rest of the time was really lackluster. The moment Newcastle equalised, the Frenchman's heart suddenly cooled.

To be bad!

The guy who set the club's transfer record is still waiting on the bench, and this situation may be a good opportunity to turn around!

The French don't have a problem with international competitions affecting their physical strength, and today's average form is to blame. Actually, it was caused by 1V2 last night. When the whole team is not performing well, he can only look at the ball and sigh, and he is powerless. This situation has not been directly replaced by the head coach, and a snickering joy wells up in his heart.

There's still a chance!

It's a pity that the subsequent game also poured cold water on him.

Newcastle's entire team has clearly picked up, with a 1-1 scoreline. With a full 25 minutes to go, Gullit is not willing to take a point away from home in such a situation. The Dutchman saw the signs of a significant decline in his opponent's physical strength, and with a wave of his hand, two fresh blood injections were injected.

In this way, the spirit shown by both sides is incomparable, which is reflected on the field, that is, the strong dragon overwhelms the ground snake!

On the field, the Arsenal team lacked Petit, who played an important role in the organization's attack, and the originally not smooth passing route became more single. has been accustomed to the opponent's situation for more than an hour. Newkarls' backline is more than enough to cope with this level of attack.

If the offense can't open the situation, the defensive pressure will be great. The unleashed Newkars men, led by Alan Shearer's brilliant performance, tested the opponent's defence again and again with an unrefined but impactful attack.

This situation is somewhat unacceptable to Arsenal supporters.

The defending champions are being beaten at home?

Shame on you!!

"Ah, it's dangerous!"

Amid the buzzing discussion, the family in the stands looked solemn. After seeing another wave of Newcastle's offensive end in David Seaman's giant palm, Wang Dan couldn't help but exclaim.

"There seems to be something wrong with their physical strength, and their rhythm is disrupted by the high frequency of the opponent's onslaught." Zhou Xiaofeng rested his hand on his chin. Furrowed his brow.

It's easy to get together the right time, place and people, don't you even give a chance?

"Momo. How's the kick? Jiang Xiaolan stared at the field with wide eyes, and the questions she asked made people laugh.

Can't even see the good kick under your nose?

"There's no chance of it yet."

Zhou Xiaofeng summed up You Mo's current situation in one sentence.

As an absolute opportunist, his presence on the pitch needs an opportunity to set it off, amplify it, and make an indelible impression. If a teammate can't create a chance, the opponent plays flawlessly. He can only contribute to the defense with his diligent running. Such a presence may be praised by professionals, but the vast majority of followers will not recognize this level of play.

After all, the guy with a dazzling halo on his head, even if he needs to adapt to the time, can't prove his worth with just a defensive performance!

"It's a change again. Let's see if we can improve the team's performance at this stage. Zhou Xiaofeng's eyes raised slightly, and he carefully looked at the guy who was replaced.

He is not tall, his appearance is not good, and the only characteristic thing is probably the Mediterranean hairstyle that does not match his age.

With 75 minutes into the game, Arsenal brought on Ljungberg for the exhausted Parlour.

This substitution is nowhere near as sensational as last time.

The game situation has completely fallen into the control of the opponent, and at this time, it is probably a gamble of luck to change the newcomer. England international Parloer is hugely popular at the stadium and was inevitably sparked with skepticism when he was substituted. As Ljungberg raced to his own turf, the buzz in the stands far outweighed the sparse applause.

The Swede didn't care about the fact that he was snubbed by the fans, and as soon as he came on the pitch, he helped the team to defuse an attack with an aggressive defense.

He didn't get many opportunities to perform in a midfielded squad and Arsene Wenger bought him as a spare tire to play in the FA Cup, League Cup or something. An opponent of this weight in front of him is a rare challenge for him.

Compared to Youmo, the pressure on him is much less. The easy-going Swede is not bad in the locker room, and although he doesn't mix with the iron buddies, he won't let his teammates stay away because of his dazzling aura.

The game was coming to an end, and the big stars of the Arsenal team were a little unable to run, and Ljungberg looked up for a little observation, feeling a little helpless.

There is only defense without quick counterattacks, how can the game be won?

On the field, Anelka completely gave up on the plan to return to the defense, standing alone in the opponent's half, looking at his teammates who were still busy. The defensive pressure on the left side was very high, and the tired Dutchman had long since lost the spirit of the goal, and his heavy legs made it impossible for him to make sharp breakthroughs in one-on-one. Bergkamp still did not give up the effort of tearing apart the opponent's defense with one blow, but the Newcastle defense was well prepared, the defense was very layered, and the occasional opportunity to counterattack was slowed down and fell into the opponent's crowd tactics.

When everything seemed to be going nowhere, an unfamiliar voice sounded in the slightly dull gunman's camp.

“Well,there`sme!”

The sound is not loud, but the content and object are quite surprising.

The words "Come on, there is me behind" came out of Yumo's mouth and passed on to Vieira's ears, and the meaning was not trivial.

In this team that advocates flashy attacks, the Frenchman's attacking power is not impressive, but even ordinary fans with a strong layman's color can see his role in this team.

Tough, tough, hardworking.

After only one season at Arsenal, Vieira helped the team win the double as an absolute mainstay. This performance earned him the praise of a world-class iron waist, and as a result, he and his teammates lifted the Hercules Cup in July this year.

However, compared to Thorn Anelka and Big Brother Petit, he is not conspicuous in the dressing room of this team. Maybe it's his character, maybe it's the color of his skin, maybe he doesn't approve of the overly flamboyant performance of his compatriots, and he gives the impression that he has always been taciturn.

Of course, his lack of presence on the field did not have any impact on his on-field performance. The Frenchman, who is 191 tall and weighs 84 kilograms, is not only "black and hard" in terms of physical fitness and on-field style, but also has excellent physical flexibility and foot skills. With him on the field, he can not only effectively break up the opponent's attack, but also launch his own offensive very effectively.

It's one thing to attack, it's another to rush up and finish off your opponent. Patrick Vieira scored just two goals in an attacking squad last season, one of which was a header from a corner.

How useful can such a guy be in rushing up?

He rushed up, will the attacking opponent seize the opportunity to kill the game?

Isn't it unacceptable to draw and it is necessary to take such a big risk?

In addition to these questions, there is a very important point.

The French gang has always been quite prejudiced against newcomers, and if he makes such a suggestion in this tone, will he take it?

In his puzzled gaze, Vieira was expressionless, just glanced up and down at Yumo and ran away.

Meanwhile, at the far end of the pitch, Bergkamp stood straight, frowning and taking a closer look at the guy who was making a noise in the team for the first time.

Sweat rolled down his cheeks and onto his chin, but the Dutchman didn't wipe it, allowing the tingling, itchy sensation to irritate his exhausted nerves.

"Hey, Dennis, it's tee off!"

Overmars is one of the few players in the team who can talk to the star of the house, and he can't help but remind his compatriot as if he was lost in thought.

In my heart, a wonderful feeling came up.

This guy dares to make this kind of suggestion in this situation, it seems that his usual low-key is just a façade! (To be continued......)