Three hundred and seventy-three, all fresh
Chelsea are struggling with how to crack Arsenal and Arsene Wenger is not idle.
In his office, Rice, his closest assistant, was also scrolling through the footage of the Chelsea game with Arsene Wenger.
"Don't look at it, this guy has never played cards according to the rules!!" Rice was so annoyed that he picked up his notebook and wrote down a few of the Chelsea starting line-ups that had been in place throughout the new season.
Chelsea have played dozens of games so far, not counting the League Cup and FA Cup that were waived, of course.
"I just want to know, how did he do it?" Rice said a little angrily.
There are dozens of different combinations in dozens of games, which means that Chelsea's starting line-up has not been repeated, which is absolutely ironic for the theory that professional football needs a stable line-up.
See, there's an example of where a stable lineup can be ignored.
Chelsea seem to be going to prove with their own facts how unreliable that theory is.
Wenger was not in a hurry, but smiled and patted the old man on the shoulder, "Rice, don't worry, actually, I roughly understand his thoughts, in fact, he regards the whole Chelsea team as a stable lineup, so Chelsea can lack any player, just can't lack him." ”
Rice was silent and did not speak, perhaps understanding what Wenger was saying.
"But"
Wenger waved his hand and did not let Rice continue, "Actually, don't look at his lineup changed all day long, but the skeleton has not changed, the whole team is built around this structure." A solid backline with an emphasis on a controlled midfield. A well-supported forward line with a core player on every line. It's just that to my surprise, he also made a backup of this skeleton, which is amazing!! ”
As an experienced tactical master, Arsene Wenger's vision is not ordinary, and his analysis is not far from Lynn's vision.
It's just that Lynn did it more thoroughly, he established two sets of central axes, but he also made the people on the two sets of central drawers interchangeable at will, and even combined the two lines at the same time.
"Come on. Man, let's take a look at our starters, what do you think of Reyes? Arsene Wenger is back to his rhythm.
"Reyes? He" Rice was a little unsure.
Reyes only moved to Arsenal this season, and in all fairness, he is a talented player, but he has not yet been able to fully integrate into Arsenal, and he is a sharp knife on the wing, but. Still too immature, Les was a little unsure.
Arsene Wenger smiled, "Rice, take a gamble." Our old friend will definitely surprise me in the same way, but I don't know which one he will use, Ribery or Ronaldo? ”
"Cristiano? He starts? 'The Chelsea coaching staff was surprised by Lynn's proposal.
Lynn nodded. 'We're so familiar with Arsenal that I think Arsene Wenger will surprise me as well. Let's come together, no matter who wins. It's finally a bit new, otherwise I'm really sorry for the name of the Champions League, even if we lose, we can still get a Cristiano trained in the Champions League in the future. ”
Chelsea took a bit of a long route, but it was a bit more formal, and the team gathered in the hotel the night before the game and took the bus to Highbury after lunch.
It's actually closer to Highbury than to Stamford Bridge.
Fans were already on the streets hurrying to Highbury, and it was clear that today was an important day that no one wanted to miss
Under the leadership of the referee, the players of both sides took the hands of the little ball boy and walked out of the corridor, and the fans in the stands who had been waiting impatiently immediately set off a climax.
Anelka's dark face has no expression, every time he steps here, he has an inexplicable excitement, and the fans also found out about Anelka, a super enemy, and immediately booed, however, it did not affect Anelka.
"The game is about to start, it's an early final, the top two of the Premier League meet in the Champions League, I think it's the most important game of the Champions League this season, but it's a pity that UEFA's clever tricks prevented the final from becoming a Premier League civil war" The commentator is still angry about the UEFA draw.
When the live DJ shouted Henry's name, the fans immediately set off a huge cheer!
'Thierry Henry, now the king of Highbury, has won so many glory and the only thing he lacks is the Champions League title, this season is the perfect time for them, the obstacle is Chelsea in front of them!'
"The two teams have met twice this season, both of which were draws, so you can expect how intense the game will be today!"
Lynn shook hands with Arsene Wenger, "Thank you, Coach Wenger, I am flattered by your compliment!" ”
This is talking about Wenger stumbling on Lynn, but on the surface, people are very good to praise it.
Without the slightest blush, Wenger responded with a smile, "You deserve it." ”
"Anyway, it's nice to hear that someone thinks so highly of me." Lynn shrugged, ended the no-frills conversation with Arsene Wenger, and turned away.
When the camera on the big screen was given to Lynn, the Arsenal fans, who hated Lynn, immediately booed, especially in the North Stand, which concentrated the hardcore fans, but this did not affect Lynn at all, he was used to it.
Sitting back in his seat, Lynn took a deep breath, okay, Champions League, let's go!
Backbite!!! The crisp whistle is blowing, and the game begins!
"Thierry--Henry!! In the first minute, he had a very dangerous shot on goal! ”
The alleged threat didn't even get Cudicini to actually shoot, just a symbolic jump and raise his right arm as if to escort a football to the stands behind.
"Henry, get rid of it! Pretty! Shot - oops, missed! ”
'Thierry Henry is in great form, he's been breaking forward in quick succession, he's dangerous with both shots, so Chelsea need to be careful.'
"They're going to attack?" Clark said with a frown.
Before the game, Lynn and the coaching staff agreed that Arsene Wenger would definitely fight back for the Champions League, and in fact, this season Arsenal have gradually abandoned their flashy attacking football and paid more attention to counter-attacking in defence.
Lynn didn't follow Clarke's meaning, but pointed to Reyes's figure and said, "See, Wenger, like us, plans to have something fresh." ”
Clarke nodded, in fact, he got the Arsenal starting XI an hour before the game, and Reyes was on the list, already knowing that Lynn had won again, and everyone in their coaching staff had lost another five pounds.
It wasn't long before Chelsea returned the favor when Nicolas Anelka latched on to Alonso's pass on the edge of the box and fired a long-range shot from the cover of Frank Lampard, but Lehmann was very focused and fired a powerful shot out of the box with his fist.
Hmm--the fans in the stands let out an exclamation, which was a real threat compared to Henry's two shots.
Lehmann's performance was immediately applauded by the home fans, and to be able to keep Nicolas Anelka out was to be commended.
Anelka looked at the opponent's goal before turning and running back, this time his shot felt good, but it was blocked, a little regrettable, but he didn't care, the game just started, as for the boos from the fans, it was really nothing.
Vieira intercepted the football played by Lehmann outside the penalty area, and immediately turned and rushed forward, but he didn't go far before he was entangled by Lampard, the two of them are old enemies, Lampard's defense made Vieira very jealous, and he did not hold on, but turned on one side, and passed the football to Van Bronckhorst on the side.
The Dutch defender immediately accelerated forward with the ball, but like Patrick Vieira, he was blocked by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Reyes was surprised to get the chance to start, and it was Cristiano Ronaldo who surprised many, with many speculating that Chelsea would start Palacio, after all, the Argentine had already made a name for himself on the wing.
Both Arsene Wenger and Lynn have taken the outside world by surprise. (To be continued......)