Super Marshal

Chapter 394: Offense is the best defense

? Before the London Derby, the Stamford Bridge was full.

   In the visiting team's locker room, Arsenal players who have just returned from training on the court are preparing for the game.

   The main defender, Sol Campbell, was naked, sitting in front of the closet with a big horse, letting the masseur rub the muscles of his thighs vigorously, revealing a trace of discomfort on his dark face from time to time.

After the England national team released the latest international roster, Arsenal applied to the national team, citing a groin injury as an excuse to keep Campbell in the team, but played in the FA Cup. In the audience, this caused dissatisfaction with the national team coach Eriksson.

   Henry is also in the same situation, the French forward also missed the national team game due to injury.

   But from Campbell's current look, it is indeed hurt, but I am afraid it is not as serious as Arsenal's publicity, otherwise, Wenger will not be included in the starting list.

   As for Henry, things should be better.

   Both generals are able to play the game, and the only real wounded for Arsenal is left-back Ashley Cole, so this game Wenger arranged for the French teenager Clichy to start.

   Wenger also attached great importance to this game, and even used injury tactics to compete with the national team so that the main players could better prepare for the game.

   Wenger stood in the locker room, his eyes swept over the players one by one, and finally fell on the captain Vieira.

   "I received accurate information that Chelsea's Makelele was injured during the national team training and will not appear in this game, and his absence will inevitably have an impact on Chelsea's midfielder."

   When Wenger said this, the French internationals such as Vieira, Pires and Henry were all beaming.

  As Makelele’s teammates, they all know the strength of Chelsea’s midfielder and his role in this Chelsea team.

  Look at the poor performance of Real Madrid this season after the loss of Makelele. Although sitting on many superstars, the midfielder is always soft and unsteady.

   So, the same situation will happen to Chelsea.

   "Patrick." Wenger looked at Vieira, who immediately raised his head and looked at the coach.

   "In this game, I hope your range of activities can be more advanced, suppress the opponent's midfielder, and force them to expose the loopholes in the front of the big penalty area."

   Vieira nodded after hearing this: "Understand, don't worry!"

   Wenger still trusts the captain he personally appointed.

   "Dennis." Wenger looked at Bergkamp.

   The Dutch veteran relied on his outstanding performance to become Henry's best partner.

   "Makelele is absent. If I'm not mistaken, Parker should start, and you should know how to do it."

   Bergkamp has a lot of experience. He has worked with Wenger for many years and has already known the coach's intentions well.

   "Thierry, your task is to score goals. Trust me, you are the best scorer in the world."

   "Thank you." Henry nodded heavily.

   "The two wings should suppress Chelsea's two wings at the same time, try to spread the opponent's defensive position, and create opportunities for the center, understand?"

   Pire and Ljungberg replied, "Understood."

   "Very good!" Wenger was very satisfied with the player's attitude and mental outlook.

   "Everyone, this game tonight is very important, but not just for the three-pointer, but also to restore our dignity, as well as the upcoming League Cup final."

   There is no suspense in the Premier League this season. Chelsea has swept the entire English football scene with an amazing advantage. The Alpine also continued his brilliant results at Atletico Madrid and completely conquered the entire England.

   Therefore, whether it is Arsenal or Manchester United, they have begun to adjust their season goals to the Cup.

  Compared to the league, the cup has a better chance to break through.

   Especially for Arsenal who have entered the League Cup final, if they don't want to be empty-handed after the season, they should do their best to win the League Cup.

   Wenger understands that all Arsenal players also understand.

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   Under the leadership of the referee Mike Riley, the players of the two teams successively walked out of the player channel and stepped into the Stamford Bridge stadium amidst the cheers of the Chelsea fans.

   Wenger, as the team's head coach, followed the team and walked out.

   "Welcome to Stamford Bridge, Professor." As the host, Gao Han greeted him with a smile.

   Wenger kept a polite smile and walked towards the cold, not forgetting to glance at Chelsea's starting lineup during the period.

   As expected, the starting player to replace Makelele was Parker.

The 23-year-old local midfielder made his debut in Charlton. He performed very well last season. He is known for his passing ability. After the Alpine team entered Chelsea this season, he took him from Charlton. At Stamford Bridge, although he has always been Makelele's substitute, he performed well and was repeatedly selected for the England national team.

   From the point of view of characteristics, his style of play is very tough and he still has the impression of a typical English midfielder. He is also fierce in fighting, has excellent passing ability, and is more lively than other English players at his feet, but the overall is still not as stable as Makelele.

   It can be said that the point of the defensive midfielder will be the weakness of Chelsea in this game.

   As for the other positions, there is basically no change. After all, this is the first season of Alpine entering Chelsea. After all, it is hard to break into a mature and stable lineup. As long as there is no injury or illness, there will be basically no major changes.

   "What? What do you see?" Gao Han noticed Wenger's gaze.

   This guy keeps staring at the Chelsea players, feeling bad.

   Wenger chuckled, "I saw three points."

   "Ha, can you take it away?" Gao Han also laughed.

   "Wait and see." Wenger was confident.

   Looking at Gao Han again, he didn't seem to worry at all. Instead of worrying about Makelele's absence, he seemed to be full of confidence. This made Wenger feel very puzzled and even a little uneasy.

  Walking back to the coaching bench of the visiting team, Wenger kept frowning, always feeling something was wrong.

   "Pat, tell the players to stay steady after the start, don't worry." Wenger decided that it would be better to be safe.

   After all, this is Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge.

   Assistant coach Pat Rice immediately agreed, walked to the sidelines, and conveyed Wenger's meaning to the court.

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   "Want to take away three points from my site?"

   In front of the coach's bench of the home team, Gao Han turned his head, glanced at the movement of the coach's bench of the visiting team, and hummed.

   "Then you have to see if you have this ability!"

   Gao Han immediately turned his head to look at the court, gestured towards Veron and Deco, signaled to press on all the lines after the opening, and at the same time told Terry and Galas to pay close attention to Henry and Bergkamp.

   Arsenal's combination of strikers is very good in terms of tacit understanding and personal ability.

   Makelele is absent, Chelsea’s midfielder position is indeed a big problem, but the opponent knows it, and Gao Han also knows it.

   Therefore, his strategy is to take the initiative!

   Sometimes, offense is the best defense!

   entered the coaching system, he intends to use offensive cards and assault cards from the beginning of the game, as well as defensive cards and confrontation cards.

   Use all four cards to start the game!

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   Part of the Gunners fans who followed Arsenal to the away game were still looking for a spot in the stands at Stamford Bridge, the referee eagerly blew the whistle for the start of the game.

   It was Arsenal who served first.

   Henry kicked the ball to Bergkamp, ​​who passed the ball directly to the backcourt.

Chelsea were still the same as before. After the opening, they pressed forward quickly, especially Ibrahimovic, who rushed directly to the Arsenal defense line and went straight to the two central defenders, a bit like an ancient war. City Breaking Hammer.

Ronaldinho and Eto'o, both left and right, both applied pressure at the same time. This made Arsenal's backcourt dare not care, and quickly passed the ball to the midfielder Vieira's feet. .

   As soon as Vieira caught the ball, Chelsea's midfielder Deco immediately appeared behind him.

   The speed is really fast!

   When it comes to the speed and efficiency of pressing, Chelsea is truly unbeatable.

   But in such a scene, Vieira has no idea how many times he has dealt with it, so he directly leans against Deco with his body.

In his impression, looking at the entire Premier League, there are not many who can hold him. There are really few, but Deco is definitely not included. This Brazilian midfielder looks thin and small, how can he hold Vieira? Condescending?

Unexpectedly, when Vieira leaned against Deco, she suddenly noticed that a huge force came from her opponent. The feeling was like hitting a wall. The rebound force made Vieira a little overwhelmed. The movements are all stagnant.

   This stagnation made it impossible for the next series of actions to be done, and the ball also left Vieira's control range.

   Deco immediately seized the opportunity and stretched out his right foot to face the ball.

The ball quickly flew to the frontcourt, Ibrahimovic carried Kolo Toure with his body, and Campbell next to it was the first time to double-team over Ibrahimovic. Caught in the middle.

   But the Swedish center was in a hurry to pick up the ball and directly picked the ball behind the two Arsenal center defenders.

   A swarthy lightning flashed into the restricted area quickly and obliquely from the right rib with lightning speed ~lightnovelpub.net~.

It turned out that Eto'o left behind Arsenal’s left-back teenager Klich, inserted diagonally into the penalty area, caught Ibrahimovic’s pass, and then went to the country to attack goalkeeper Lehmann, relaxed. One kick!

   The whole process happened in the blink of an eye. Even when the ball hit the net, there were many Arsenal fans in the stands who had not yet taken their seats, and even Chelsea fans were dumbfounded.

   The game has just started, so you scored a goal?

   The referee gave a crisp whistle to remind every player on the scene.

   A burst of cheers quickly swept the entire Stamford Bridge stadium!

   The goal is scored!

   Only twenty-seven seconds!

   Eto'o rushed out of the penalty area frantically, opened his arms, and ran towards the stand where the Chelsea fans were.

   Ibrahimovic also rushed out afterwards, and met the African cheetah on the sidelines. The two yelled at each other and touched their chests, then laughed and embraced each other.

   Since they reached an agreement, the two of them have become more and more skillful in cooperation with each other, and they have become more and more understanding. Both of them are constantly creating scoring opportunities for each other, which makes their friendship grow day by day.

   Up to now, they have become each other's best partners, forming the most feared striker combination in the Premier League.

   All the fans in the entire Stamford Bridge Stadium got up from their seats and cheered for the Chelsea players on the sidelines.

  Only Gao Han, who was standing in the coaching area, was still shouting vigorously, asking them to go back quickly and continue the game.

   He wants to take advantage of the opening and gain an advantage in one fell swoop!