To the south-west of London's Hertfordshire, there is a top-level training base called A.T. Kearney Training Base.

It is set on 143 acres and is a 45-minute drive from the Emirates Stadium.

The stadium is the training base of Arsenal Football Club.

There are 10 standard training grounds, each with underground drainage and automatic sprinkler systems, and several of them are heated underground.

The Arsenal first team, Arsenal reserves and Arsenal youth teams all train daily at one of Europe's top training bases.

This morning, the stadium has just finished a team training match, Chen Tao performed eye-catching in the game, he made two passes and two shots, drawing applause from teammates and coaches.

After the training match, Arsene Wenger set up an indoor tactical discussion about the Champions League quarter-final against Monaco in midweek.

The players sat in the room, basking in the sun and listening to Arsene Wenger explain the tactics.

The projection screen shows Monaco's most recent matches, especially the title races.

Arsene Wenger stood in front of everyone and chatted slowly: "In the last few games, we can see that Monaco has made some progress. They have more experience in the game when they are facing a dense defence. Monaco have not been dominant in European competition in recent times, so they have often faced the opposition's rush to attack, and their defensive performance has been excellent, but the attack has been lacking. ”

"But in these games, it's clear that their midfield attack has made a lot of progress! For example, in terms of offensive means, it is more abundant. The arrival of David Beckham, in particular, has given them more options in set-piece tactics. This opponent is not easy to deal with. ”

After Wenger said this, Nasri, who was sitting below, was a little unconvinced: "It's just a good performance in Ligue 1, so what's it?" We're a Premier League team, a European team! I don't think they're going to be able to get a bargain in the game! ”

The young Cesc Fabregas also nodded: "Yes, they haven't met any top European teams in the Champions League, and the only Manchester City with good strength is not in the best condition, so until now, although Monaco is favored by many people, they have not encountered a real test." ”

Van Persie agreed: "That's right! Next week's game against Monaco will put them back in shape and let them not have Champions League illusions! ”

The Arsenal players nodded in agreement.

Wenger didn't say anything, he looked at Chen Tao: "Chen Tao, what do you think about next week's game?" ”

Chen Tao, who had been silent, slowly raised his head, he looked at Wenger, who looked forward to it at this time. He looked at his teammates again, and their faces were full of disdain for Monaco.

Chen Tao hesitated for a moment, but still said what was in his heart: "Professors, guys, I have some different opinions about next week's Champions League match. It's true that Monaco hasn't been tested by a top team, but that's not a reason to underestimate them. The current Monaco squad is dominated by top stars in almost every position. ”

"Goalkeeper Hildebrand, the best goalkeeper in the Bundesliga and Ligue 1 for three consecutive years, and the backline Shanghai Inze, Ujfarusi, Kompany, and Sun Jihai are all players who have proven their strength in the top league; Beckham, Flamini and Ljungberg in midfield, this is definitely a top-level configuration in the Premier League; And the combination of three strikers, Recoba, Gudjohnsen and Saviola, is also a top striker for the giants. And on the bench, there are also good young players, experienced veterans. ”

"From that point of view, Monaco definitely deserves a place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Besides, they also have a talented coach, my former boss Yun Sheng, not to mention his coaching level, just with his experience of debuting three years and winning three major league championships, he deserves our attention. ”

After Chen Tao said this, everyone fell silent.

Wenger nodded: "Guys, I agree with Chen Tao's words, Monaco is definitely much more difficult to deal with than everyone thinks." Although we have been a regular in the Champions League in recent years, we have often capsized in the knockout rounds, and this time we did not draw Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern, these teams, which is good news for us, so we must play steadily and go all out to kill Monaco and reach the Champions League semi-finals! ”

"During this period of training, I have to carry out targeted training, especially in the face of set-piece defense, offensive and defensive conversion, etc., to focus on training. Chen Tao, please tell us about the technical characteristics of each player in the Monaco team, and what you think their weaknesses are. ”

"Okay professor, then I'll tell you what I think." Chen Tao nodded firmly, and the Arsenal No. 10 jersey on his body looked very energetic under the sun.

Boss, I hope you don't blame me......

Meanwhile, at the training ground in Monaco, Yun Sheng was talking to David Beckham.

In fact, when it comes to age, Beckham is older than Yunsheng, but after all, Yunsheng is the coach, and Beckham also follows the local customs, and calls Yunsheng "boss" with everyone.

"David, I want to thank you for this time."

"Boss, train hard and play hard, this is what I should do, I can't talk about thanks."

"I'm not talking about that, I'm talking about him." Yun Sheng pointed to Wang Chuhe on the field.

At this time, Wang Chuhe kicked a set-piece, and the ball hung in the dead corner, winning a round of applause.

"David, during this time, he saw that you were often with Wang Chuhe, often coaching him in training and games, and Wang Chuhe has made great progress in both free kicks and passes. Thank you for being so enthusiastic about helping me mentor the young people in the team. ”

Beckham smiled: "Boss, we are all teammates, and it is time to help each other." Besides, we have a 16-year grade difference, and when I see him, I feel like I see who I used to be. And he's very talented, and he's going to do something in the future. I'm also delighted to be a guide for him on his football path for a while. ”

Yun Sheng nodded with emotion and looked at him: "David, being able to loan you for half a year is the most correct thing I did in 2010, thank you for everything you have done for the team's comeback." ”

Beckham didn't speak, he looked at Wang Chuhe on the court, and his thoughts were complicated.

If one day you can join Manchester United, don the Red Devils shirt and play at Old Trafford, it will be a win-win!

However, it is the bitterness of Yunsheng and Monaco.

Yun Sheng also thanked me, if he knew that I was poaching his people for Manchester United, would he fight with me?

Coach Yunsheng, boss, I hope you don't blame me......