Chapter Two Hundred and Eight: Rogers
And these news quickly spread to Arsenal's post bar, causing a lot of discussion among bar friends,
"Seeing the same frame photo of Equation and Haaland in the nightclub, I really miss the days when they used to fight side by side! However, now that they are rivals, will this camaraderie have an impact on the race for the top spot in the Premier League? ”
'It's just the private life of the players off the pitch and they need to relax and have fun too. Just give it your all on the pitch and fight for the win for your respective team, that's enough. This camaraderie may also add to the excitement of the game! ”
"As captain of Arsenal, Equation should be mindful of his image and influence. Such pictures should not be taken by media reporters. ”
"The point is that this party doesn't end until the early hours of the morning, and the players' physical strength and energy will suffer. If the nightlife affects the state of the game, it will not be worth the loss. ”
"I feel like it's been amplified by the media. It's normal for players to go to nightclubs to relax, it's all about whether they can play at their level in the game. Everyone should believe in the professionalism of the equation. ”
"Don't talk about it, our captain finally came back from Inter Milan to save the team, these media are too fussful."
The day after tomorrow,
When the whole Arsenal team was training,
Arteta walked over and talked about the nightclub that day, and asked curiously: "What were you talking about in the nightclub that day?" It was so coincidental to be a player at Manchester City. ”
Equation replied with a smile: "It's just a simple reminiscence, and Haaland also misses the time when he used to be at Arsenal."
Arteta smiled, "That kid might be a little tempted to see you back at Arsenal, so he's starting to miss the old days. ”
"And the manager, are you also in contact with Pep Guardiola now?" The equation suddenly asked curiously.
"Absolutely!" Arteta nodded, smiling and saying, "He also joked with me recently that he couldn't compete with Arsenal for the Premier League title, and he felt a little regretful. ”
Hearing this, the equation is also a joy, and I feel that with Gua Shuai's character, he can indeed say such a humorous ridicule.
However, from another point of view, Guardiola may also think that it will be difficult for Arsenal to win the title this season.
Because Arsenal has suffered a serious decline in strength after losing Haaland and the equation, only ranking fourth in the league, not only does Guardiola think that Arsenal's future is difficult, many people think so.
Including now that the equation is back, there are also many media and celebrities who think so.
Manchester United legend Neville said in a recent interview with the Daily Mail: "Arsenal's performance last season was really impressive, they showed great team spirit and quality, and won three important titles. However, before the start of the season, they lost key players such as Erling Haaland and Equation, which undoubtedly had a huge impact on the quality of the team. ”
'With the loss of those two players, Arsenal have slipped to fourth in the league and that has really made a lot of people worry about their future. Not only me, but a lot of people in football think Arsenal have a big challenge ahead of them. ”
Neville paused, then added: "However, the return of the equation after the winter window will undoubtedly allow Arsenal to regain some strength. He's a fantastic player who brings more offensive creativity to the team. However, even with the addition of the equation, Arsenal still have to face doubts and criticism from the outside world. ”
"Although Arsenal's heritage and quality should not be underestimated. They have a great coaching staff and young players with potential. However, I am still worried that they may be influenced by the outside world's skepticism! ”
Soon, Neville's interview was spread to the country.
Lin Chuanchuan, a well-known Internet person, saw Neville's words during the live broadcast, and he was a little unhappy.
"This Neville has been making his own sharp comments all day long after retiring. Manchester United fans think he is too talkative, and he has to judge Arsenal sharply. I understand Neville's concerns, but I don't fully agree with him. It is true that Arsenal have lost Haaland and Equation this season, and their strength has declined, but that does not mean that they are unable to cope with the doubts and criticism from the outside world. ”
Lin Chuanchuan said with a serious face: "Arsenal's players are not babies, how can they not cope with the doubts of the outside world." And after the Arsenal captain returns, with the world-class skills and awareness, Arsenal will definitely be able to recover quickly. I believe that under his leadership, Arsenal will get better and better, so that all doubts will disappear! ”
Soon there were a lot of barrages in the live broadcast room.
"Haha, laughing to death, when did Lin Chuanchuan become a die-hard fan, I remember that he used to always like to question others!"
"Don't say it, that's a thing of the past, he's a big fan of Arsenal now, especially the captain's equation."
"Captain Fang's strength is not covered, and his return will definitely make Arsenal look new."
"It's just that Arsenal shouldn't have put the equation to go to Inter Milan, but fortunately he's back now, otherwise Arsenal's situation would definitely be worse."
"Looking forward to Arsenal's performance in the second half of the season, I believe we will be able to achieve good results!" ”
Time is in a blink of an eye for the 18th round of the Premier League,
Arsenal play Leicester City away.
This season's Leicester City hired former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers,
So far, Leicester City's league results have been very good, and they are in sixth place in the Premier League, in the top four of the Premier League.
Brendan Rodgers' emphasis on ground playmaking and fine ball control has revolutionised Liverpool's counter-attacking style of play and boldly implemented possession-based tactics.
He especially likes to use young and skilled players. In Brendan Rodgers' first season in charge of Liverpool, his 3-4-3 possession tactics took English football by storm.
The team's front trident – Suarez, Raheem Sterling and Sturridge – in the British style, combined with the midfield quartet of Philippe Coutinho, Steven Gerrard, Jordan Henderson and Joe Allen, scored a staggering 102 goals for the team, and the firepower was breathtaking.
However, Rodgers' coaching career has not been without its flaws. He was too gentle in dealing with the team's internal relationships and was unable to effectively manage and control some of the players.
When it comes to player transfers, his voice is also relatively weak. In addition, he has been criticized for his tactical conservative tendencies. These deficiencies eventually led to his sacking at Liverpool.
The most critical
If it weren't for the fact that his player Steven Gerrard slipped in the crucial battle for the Premier League title, resulting in missing out on the title that he had been waiting for more than 20 years, even if Rodgers left Liverpool, his reputation and status would have been different. (End of chapter)