Chapter 705: The Return of the Blue Army
Arsenal's players are confident of winning the next games, and after the victory over Manchester City, it also means that Arsenal's position in the league is more secure; A treble is now within reach for the Gunners, and Arsenal's players have more reason to be proud of their current results, they are the best team, they will win the league in one fell swoop, and they will build a dynasty of their own.
It's a wonderful thing to dominate the league, but Arsenal's players are far from satisfying their current results and want to establish a dominance that is not just in the Premier League, they want to dominate the whole of Europe.
Winning the Champions League is naturally a testament to Arsenal's ability to prove that Arsenal is the best team in Europe, and the current Champions League can be called a much-anticipated competition, the most valuable cup competition, or even more crucial than the league. Winning the Champions League once is definitely a reflection of strength, but it also requires some luck; And to win the Champions League in a row is a complete strength.
Now Arsenal want to go one step further, when they become the first Champions League triple winner in nearly 40 years, when they become the third team to complete the Champions League three times in a row, it is enough to prove that this Arsenal will be a team that will cross the generations, a team that can truly leave a strong mark on history.
Ajax's 70-73 season, Bayern's 73-76 season can be regarded as 'ancient times', especially in modern football, the competition is becoming more and more fierce; This can definitely make Arsenal considered one of the best dominant teams. An epoch-making team. Even Arsenal have a lot of shortcomings.
Arsenal are undoubtedly the hottest team in football today, and who can stop their unprecedented treble (after the restructuring) will be the most interesting thing to watch; Chelsea, who played the role of an obstacle in the semi-finals, was once Arsenal's nemesis, and the Blues at their peak were able to restrain Arsenal's technical flow with their power play.
However, Chelsea have declined badly in recent years and are no longer the "iron-blooded Blues" of the past, and this time against Arsenal, new manager Roberto Di Matteo's team is clearly at a disadvantage. Still strong. Chelsea, on the other hand, are a bit struggling, not only are the players unstable, but the current coach Roberto Di Matteo has only been in charge for a month and is only fifth in the league table. Facing Arsenal, the strongest team in the sky, the Blues are unlucky.
Chelsea's quality is really good, but I have to say that they have really not been favored this season; Perhaps after Jose Mourinho left Stamford Bridge, Chelsea were no longer the feared Blues. Abu is after a beautiful football, but now it looks like it was really a huge mistake; The Blues' biggest strength is their defence, their strength, their counter-attack.
And the complete failure of this season's 'Little Bird' Villas-Boas seems to have lost the last of Chelsea's spirit, and the chance to compete for the title in the league has been lost early. Even next season's Champions League qualification is in jeopardy, and it can only be said that Chelsea has really lost their peak form. This is also largely due to the disappointing change in the team's tactical style, Chelsea can't be the 'four likes' who pursue beautiful football, they need to play their own characteristics.
In the whole of European football, there are really not many teams that may want to stop Arsenal from moving forward; Chelsea may be a good option, but Chelsea's strength can really make Arsenal uncomfortable. Although it is difficult for Chelsea to gain the upper hand in the confrontation with Arsenal in recent seasons, it has to be said that before Xiao Qing's arrival, Arsenal has been beaten by Chelsea many times.
Tough guy nature, this is Chelsea's housekeeping skill; Chelsea's disappointing performances this season have led to the dismissal of young coach Villas-Boas. Assistant coach Roberto Di Matteo was appointed to take over the team, and Chelsea's results improved dramatically, with the team reaching the FA Cup final. This is also largely a change in Chelsea's tactics, and while it certainly is due to Roberto Di Matteo, the Blues have certainly returned to their familiar rhythm with the interim head coach.
Chelsea's squad is very much the same as the same Blues, and the Chelsea players are now 'back to basics', putting aside the complex tactics and the so-called beautiful football, and when Chelsea play at the pace they are familiar with, it really won't be difficult for them to win. Roberto Di Matteo's side have largely reverted to the tactics of Jose Mourinho's time, which are the tactics that best suit Chelsea.
Although on paper in terms of strength and staffing, Chelsea cannot match Arsenal. But the last few Chelsea games have also been eye-catching, and Chelsea have shown a lot of the authentic aspects of football.
Now Chelsea are back to a familiar rhythm, and their goals are also centered on Drogba, sending five long balls from the back to find Drogba, who unreasonably and violently volleyed the goal, the attacking line is simple and rough, but it is indeed the most effective. If Chelsea can curb Arsenal's technical flow with ferocious defence at Stamford Bridge and rely on long balls and lunging to attack Arsenal's shaky defence, revenge will not be hopeless.
It's a familiar way of playing for Chelsea, and it may be difficult for Chelsea to get back to their peak form, but when Chelsea find the rhythm that suits them best, it will not be easy for Arsenal to get past that hurdle and progress to the final.
Xiao Qing and his teammates all understand that although Chelsea left the league title early this season, the skinny camel is bigger than the horse, and Chelsea's strength still needs to be feared by Arsenal. Especially now in the Champions League semi-finals, Chelsea, a fierce roadblock, Arsenal's players need to be even more fearful. One step forward is the Champions League final, and no team can resist the temptation.
Chelsea's quality is very good, even if they are at a low point, but don't underestimate the desire of these veterans for the Champions League; Xiao Qing and his teammates all know that Chelsea will definitely go all out for the Champions League title now.
Although the two London teams can be said to represent the core of the Premier League, the record of these two teams in the Champions League can be said to be blank. The most important thing is that although the competition between the two teams is very fierce in both the league and the Champions League, the two teams are actually not bitter enemies. Although there will be some unpleasantness between the two teams due to war of words and other reasons, it can basically be said that the relationship between the two teams is still relatively normal.
Arsene Wenger seems to be very low-key in accumulating character, the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals is at Stamford Bridge, although the current Arsenal has a good record at Stamford Bridge, but it must not anger Chelsea, these veterans can be regarded as veterans, Chelsea's strength is still very good, there is no need to stimulate these veterans to make them hate the same enemy.
'I don't think Chelsea are looking for revenge, they're just fighting for the final, the defeat is just on the football pitch. Chelsea have been at the top level for the past decade and a lot of their players in the Premier League and Champions League are something I admire. Every year the Champions League gets tougher and harder, this season is even more difficult than last and I can't imagine how we managed to score at Stamford Bridge. Maybe it's been a long time since Chelsea played at a high level in a major tournament, but they were still the best in the world in one or two games, and when I knew they were against them, I knew it was going to be difficult."
Chelsea's quality is very good, especially although Chelsea are in a difficult situation now, but don't underestimate their willpower; However, there is no need for Arsenal to be overly nervous, Arsenal are in good shape at the moment, and the most important thing is that Arsenal is absolutely confident.
Chelsea face Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at Stamford Bridge, with the Blues suffering losses ahead of the game, with key centre-back Luiz set to miss a number of important games due to injury. Chelsea's defence is now in crisis, with the exception of Luiz, captain John Terry has cracked ribs and has been playing with an injury recently.
As for Drogba, who was once Arsenal's biggest sufferer, he is 34 years old, and his form is difficult to maintain stability, but if he "starts crazy", few people can stop him. Although the "Warcraft" is old, it is still majestic; The Warcraft-style goal is a representative of the aesthetics of violence, rampage, powerful bursts, and unreasonable...... All in all, Arsenal may have a hard time stopping Drogba.
Arsenal's players are ready, playing Chelsea is definitely not an easy thing to do, Arsenal must put in more effort at this time; It is not easy to make history, and the difficulties are also prepared for by the Arsenal players. Chelsea are strong, but Arsenal's quality and confidence are even better.
Xiao Qing and his teammates are ready, and I believe that the Chelsea players at this time are also ready; Although the media was hyping up the London derby before the game, both teams were very low-key, and winning the game was the most important thing, and there was no need to fight a war of words now, because it was more important for the team to concentrate on the game! (To be continued......)