Chapter 23, it's messed up
For Benitez, he has the capital to wait and see.
He is not convinced of what kind of attacking pressure Arsenal can put on to test Chelsea's defence with the presence of Ramsey and Coquelin, two players who are more defensive than Mikel Arteta and Wilshere.
At this moment, Stamford Bridge is very lively.
Cheers and singing resounded throughout the audience.
As soon as the battle began, the fans of both sides began to fight before the game, and the result was naturally that the home fans had the absolute upper hand, with the cheers and chants of the Chelsea fans filling every inch of the stadium, giving the Arsenal fans the slightest chance.
This is also normal, because most of the time the coaches among the fans are more than whom.
The number of away fans is only a fraction of the number of home team fans, and the coach in this case must have the home team to take advantage.
However, just because you win in the stands doesn't mean you can win on the pitch.
After all, the battle on the court depends on the performance of the players on both sides.
On the court, there are equal numbers on both sides, and theoretically everyone is eleven.
Although it is often said that the fans are the best twelve, we all know that the one who can play the best twelve or so will definitely not be in the stands.
In the midst of the hustle and bustle of Stamford Bridge.
On the tunnel of the players, players from both sides were lining up, and the Chelsea players couldn't help but look at Yelo.
Last season, it was this guy who brought Chelsea to the quarter-finals of the Champions League, and this season he arrived in the Premier League and unexpectedly joined Arsenal.
The two legs of last season's Champions League fixtures impressed most of the Chelsea players and can be said to be unforgettable.
Yelo played them again this season, although the players on both sides of the media remained silent and did not say much.
But in private.
The basic tone of Chelsea's dressing room is 'revenge'.
It's not so much revenge as redemption.
Chelsea's core players spent most of the season in order to get rid of Villas-Boas, which eventually led to the team's exit from the Champions League, finishing fifth in the league and missing out on this season's Champions League.
Fans and the media alike are criticising Chelsea's players for doing so.
However, Chelsea's players also have their own ideas, and they feel that their exit from the Champions League quarter-finals last season was an accident, and it was the blocking of this guy at the front of the Arsenal queue that made them "sinners".
This season, they have to beat Yelo and beat Arsenal to give the fans an account.
Rafa Benitez is well aware of this and this is one of his strengths, as Benitez is not a very popular manager in the dressing room, but the Spaniard, despite his stubbornness, is not a fool either, so he decided to get on good terms with the big names in the Chelsea committee – especially since the vengeful atmosphere in the dressing room was actually good for Chelsea's performance in this game.
A group of stars who are holding back a desire for revenge, which is also one of the confidence of Benitez in the face of this game.
Under the leadership of the referee team, players from both sides lined up to play.
"Audience friends, audience friends, welcome to the 2012-2013 English Premier League 12th round of the Premier League live broadcast for you by the national television sports channel, the Premier League top battle! Arsenal, who are now at the top of the table, take on Chelsea, who are second in the league table! ”
Duan Xuan's voice came from the TV.
All the Dragon Kingdom fans waiting in front of the TV were in high spirits.
On the TV screen, information about the starting starts of the players of both sides appeared.
'Let's take a look at the starting line-up from both sides before the game starts, and on the Chelsea side, it looks like a 4231 formation, and the goalkeepers are of course the team's main goalkeepers, Cech, John Terry and David. Luiz partnered the centre-back pairing, with the left-back deployed veteran Asley. Cole, the right back is Ivanovic, Mikel and Ramires are paired in the double midfield, Oscar is the front midfielder, the left wing-back Hazard, the right midfielder Mata, the center, No. 9 Torres! ”
Then the TV screen showed Arsenal's starting line-up.
The TV Quasi-Bo Agency gives a 433 position.
After all, it looked like Arsenal had just put Ramsey on to replace Mikel Arteta, who had been injured in the league game.
"The away team Arsenal also sent out the strongest lineup that can be sent, goalkeeper Szczesny, central defender Mertesacker and Koscielny, left-back Monreal, right-back Sagna, midfielders Coquelin, Ramsey, Cazorla three midfield configuration, as for how to stand it needs to be observed, mainly Ramsey's position, whether he shrinks back to raise the double back with Coquelin, or plays double central midfielder parallel to Cazorla, it will not be known until after the game, the forward line is still Yelo, Giroud, Chamberlain's partner. The long-term injury absences of Gervinho and Arshavin have given England youngster Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain a lot of opportunities, and he is a panacea in midfield who can play a lot of positions. Judging from the formation diagram of the broadcast agency of this game, he should play as a right winger! ”
So far, everything is normal.
Not to mention Duan Xuan, it is difficult for commentators from all over the world to see that Arsenal has changed much just from a starting list.
Even Rafael Benitez thinks Arsenal is playing as a double midfielder at best.
But wait until the game starts.
Benitez noticed that something was wrong.
It's not a double back.
but
Three back waists?!
Benitez stood on the sidelines for the first time, looking at Chamberlain's position with some strange eyes.
"This lad can play in the back?"
He asked, turning to his assistant.
'He can actually play at right-back. He's very physical and athletic, and while he doesn't have the same defensive ability as a real midfielder, if you put him in a midfield position, he can at least provide movement and coverage. Benitez's assistant said.
"Sure enough, it's a temporary change of formation" Benitez took a deep breath, he could have imagined that the opponent would change, but he didn't expect the change to be so big!!
"Let's take a look first, it seems that it's not just Chamberlain who has retreated."
Benitez looked at another player who deserved his attention.
Arsenal's number 10.
"Oxlade-Chamberlain is playing in the back?!"
On the commentary seat, many commentators were a little unsure.
Because Arsenal's position is really a bit "less Arsenal" now.
The three-back position doesn't seem to be Wenger's style?
Aren't Arsenal playing beautiful football? Why do you put on a three-muscle back defense counterattack posture now?
Andy Gray and Lineker looked at each other.
'It's a really surprising change, is Arsene Wenger making a bad decision to improve defence because of the goals he has conceded in the last few games?
"Wouldn't it be too risky to change the team's existing system?"
"It's really an unaccustomed scene, Arsenal actually put on a back three! Are they going to change their style and play counter-attacking football? ”
Many commentators are a little confused.
After all, although the media said that Arsenal had conceded a bit too many goals, who let the last game lose without Yelo.
But is it worth the change Arsenal make?
This is not a minor fix in a certain position, from the perspective of the player's position, this is a change in the entire tactical system!
Adventurous, too adventurous!!
You know, Arsenal is still at the top of the league standings, will it be too hasty to make such a big change!
Despite the fact that Arsenal lost in the last game.
But that's because the team is missing Yelo, an absolutely core player.
Moreover, with such a long season, what team would dare to say that they do not lose?
Yes, Arsenal created a miracle of unbeaten title in the season.
But since it's a miracle, it's unlikely to happen often – can something that happens so often still be called a miracle?
It's not terrible to lose a game.
But if you hastily change the team's tactical system, the team's previous good momentum will be ruined.
That's what is terrible!
For Arsenal, who are still at the top of the table, it is a risk, a gamble to make such a big change in the tactical system.
'Is it really time for Arsenal to make such a drastic change?'
Andy Gray couldn't help but shake his head and said.
However, his partner Lineker has a different opinion.
"Arsenal do need to change their defense, especially they have to make up their minds to exclude some players who are too glass from the main lineup, the team needs to maintain a stable main framework, which is conducive to Arsenal's championship performance in the season, this is yes, Arsenal is undoubtedly a member of the championship group, but we all know that the defense wins the title, and Wenger chooses to make changes in the defensive end is actually reasonable."
Lineker's gaze turned to Yelo's position.
"What's more, Arsenal still have Yelo! Haven't you noticed? Ye Luo's location has also changed! ”
At this time, Andy Gray also noticed the position of Yelo, who moved back and forth between the front line and the forward line, and his number of touches and passes also increased significantly.
"Ye Luo has almost no shortcomings, he is in a position that makes the opponent very embarrassed to receive the ball, break, pass, long shot, grab points and so on! Will Arsenal's attack be weakened by this? I don't think so! ”
Lineker saw the subtlety of Arsenal's arrangement, letting Oxlade-Chamberlain play at the back, and while the defense became solid, it also gave Yelo more space - of course, it can also be said that Yelo needs to take on more responsibilities.
Yelo was operating in the area between Chelsea's two midfielders and the back line at the moment, and his movement meant that Chelsea had to have someone to juggle.
This distorted Chelsea's defensive formation.
Coupled with the huge threat of Yelo dangling under his nose, Chelsea's two midfielders did not dare to press up to assist, and even Oscar had to retreat to participate in the defense, and at this level, Chelsea's attack was also weakened.
"Arsene Wenger seems to have dropped Yelo back into midfield?!"
Duan Xuan was a little surprised.
Now on the surface, it looks like Yelo is really playing in midfield.
"it! This position is obviously not what Ye Luo is good at! ”
"Yelo should play as a striker, he has to score! Scoring goals is his characteristic! ”
"Wenger is alive again, this old man is confused, right?"
On the Internet, fans of the Dragon Kingdom also began to argue.
The emperors who understand the ball have expressed their opinions.
Most people don't want to see Yelo too far from the goal.
Because in everyone's belief.
The farther away you are from the players, the less likely you are to score.
Let Ye Luo play in the midfield?
Isn't this a reluctance to go far, picking up sesame seeds and losing watermelons, weakening Ye Luo's goal statistics.
Confused!
Arsene Wenger is confused!
The emperors who understand the ball are heartbroken.
It's messed up.
It's all messed up!
A certain pounce, a certain sticker, and a scarf were all the sounds of torture against Professor Wenger.
(End of chapter)