Chapter 44: Reprint
Anelka's counter-attack gave a respite in the dressing room on the verge of being torn apart, and the atmosphere in the team's training ahead of the weekend's league game was normal.
The character of the French has always been like this, it is their nature to be free and loose, they may hate a person and gnash their teeth, but they may also turn their heads and focus on other things, and they are no longer so entangled and repetitive. Anelka is like this, Petit is not much better, as for Grimandi, even if he has the heart now, without the support of the two bigwigs, it is nothing.
He could only concentrate his ridicule on Wiltord, who was fighting with him, and after being bitter and mean, he was worried that the goods would simply surrender to the enemy, so he made a kind gesture of enlightenment and persuasion.
Wiltord didn't intend to deal with this guy, but the situation forced him not to make enemies with his compatriots, so he could only deal with things absent-mindedly.
In the last game, his spirit was very high, but the actual situation proved that his spirit did not have enough strength to support it below. In addition to the strength factor, against opponents of this level, he not only lacks a lot of experience, but also makes his performance fluctuate due to his ups and downs. In the end, he missed good opportunities twice, and he looked even smaller under Anelka's highlight performance.
The gap can be desperate or inspiring, and for Wiltord, it's somewhere in between.
The French have their own agendas, and there are no plans to make any big noise, and their main rivals, the English, are also relatively calm inside.
Although there is a strong sense of turf, the increasing number of foreigners in the team has also invisibly increased the ability of the English to bear it. If the French don't take the initiative to provoke, they won't cause trouble.
Of course, xenophobia does not disappear as a result.
David Pratt took the initiative to pave the way for Youmo, but the England Gang, who wanted to save face, was not willing to take the initiative to lower his profile and sit on an equal footing. They still hope that the newcomer can take the initiative himself, rather than asking others to express his attitude.
Of course. With this misunderstanding in mind, Yu Mo's lukewarm attitude would obviously make them keep waiting.
The real disappointment with this game were the two Dutchmen who were keen on their team to make a difference in European competition.
In their opinion, the strength of the Lazio team is only at the level of the Champions League knockout stage, and there is still a long way to go from the top teams. When the strength of the team is obviously not optimistic, the rare half-time good ball has not been able to start and finish. The disappointment in the hearts of the two can be imagined.
However, the two are usually used to being alone, and even if they are unhappy in their hearts, they rarely infect others. As for whether this emotion will affect the rest of the game, that's something the manager needs to worry about.
At the moment, the atmosphere in the team is normal, and the impact of Youmo's words after the game on Wenger is clearly still there, so that everyone in the team can find some traces in the manager's frowning and thoughtful expression from time to time.
With the exception of Pat Rice and Ljungberg, no one else knows what the manager is thinking. Wiltord actually heard Youmo's words, but he didn't have a high IQ and EQ, so he obviously didn't connect the two.
The league at the weekend was the highlight. The opponent is the Red Army Liverpool, not to mention the strength, and it is still an away game. On the afternoon before the game, as soon as the starting list was announced, everyone was in an uproar.
Petit and Anelka, who thought they were destined to start, only the latter got their wish, and the guy who had already played two games in four days had only three days of rest to usher in a tough battle as the main force!
Arsene Wenger has his own system for developing young players. One of the most important aspects of this is the strict control of playing time. Under normal circumstances, it is rare for a little guy under the age of 20 to start a double match in a week. Not to mention three races in eight days.
In addition, is it a test of team spirit to put two guys who have been popular with the media and have not been dealt with at the same time, or is it a helpless move under pressure?
No one dared to ask such a question, Ljungberg did not dare, and neither did Pat Rice.
As an assistant coach. The self-positioning of middle-level cadres must always be kept in mind, this kind of problem can obviously be generated by distrust of the head coach, and asking at this time is tantamount to actively challenging the authority of the boss.
Then use the game to measure right and wrong!
At 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, the Anfield Stadium, which was once very familiar on the screen. And the famous phrase "ThisisAnfield" on the players' tunnel, and of course the "You'llneverwalkalone" that resounded throughout the stadium, one by one, in front of the eyes, in the ears, in the mind, such an opponent really came to life.
There is actually a lot of interesting discussion about football culture, some people take it very seriously and think it is priceless, some people think it is not so exaggerated, and it is just for the brainwashing of newcomers. In fact, the so-called heritage, because of the different players, different head coaches, and different ups and downs of the team's state, it is difficult to completely define the connotation with accurate words. Only by following this team day after day, year after year, watching their games without landing on the ground, and even feeling the atmosphere live when you have the opportunity, can you really feel the throbbing from the bottom of your heart.
The feeling of liking a team from the bottom of my heart is exactly the same as the feeling of being in love.
What moves you is actually a little bit of a moment.
Of course, there are people with a big appetite who like a certain team and appreciate the performance of other teams or stars, but that appreciation is purely motivated by the love of the sport and does not resonate with it in the strongest way.
Insomnia, or smashing the TV.
So here's the problem.
When the only team you support, when you have a lot of affection and have to show a certain emotional inclination because of the demands of your work, can you still do a good job of commenting at the same time?
Liverpool's die-hard fan, Zhan Jun, has been distressed by this for a week.
Now the moment has finally arrived.
"The game starts right away, and viewers who are familiar with both teams will not be surprised by the starting line-ups of both sides, and there are countless things to watch."
"The terrifying forward combination of Owen and Fowler, against two top scorers in the recently hyped Arsenal gun king battle, is undoubtedly the highlight of the highlights. Of the four, only Fowler was slightly older. The remaining three are all among the best young players in all of Europe! ”
"Owen and Jumo are all very familiar to everyone, the former of the two made a name for himself with his spectacular goal against Argentina at the World Cup, and is now a household name in England. Not to mention the latter, in addition to nationality that makes everyone very friendly, the Bundesliga double and the Bundesliga Golden Boot award. A series of heavyweight awards such as Bundesliga MVP have fully proved his title of 'Asia's No. 1'! ”
"Aside from these two, viewers who are not familiar with the Premier League may not know much about Fowler and Anelka, in fact, the two have been very good at club level, and it is only because of the talent of England and France in recent years that they have not appeared on the World Cup stage."
Robbie Fowler, who was considered England's most talented goalscorer before Michael Owen came out, debuted at Liverpool in '93, just four years ago. He scored 83 goals in the Premier League! Winner of the PFA Young Player of the Year award twice, it might not have been his teammates who shone at this year's World Cup if it weren't for his outstanding injuries! ”
"Nicola Anelka, a player with the same outstanding personality and skills, has won the reputation of 'Ronaldo of France' when he first debuted. Of course, his performances at Arsenal over the past two years have been a testament to his quality. His playing time in the star-studded Arsenal has been inconsistent this season, but five goals in seven league games has him currently leading the Premier League scorers' charts! ”
"Well, the game has begun. Let's see how both teams far! ”
After reading a lot of information, Zhan Jun breathed a sigh of relief.
Although now only the two regions in China can see the live broadcast of the Premier League. But this does not prevent the print media from fully rendering the every move of the two Chinese in the UK. Therefore, he felt a little regretful that if he had not refused the invitation to the friendly match of the national team before, the reputation of the two would have been completely whitewashed by the German veterans, and it would have been a good time to harvest.
It's hard to tell about the current situation.
As the first person to explain the Premier League in China, Zhan Jun understands the huge psychological gap between the Chinese people very well. It's like a destitute family who suddenly learns that they have a rich relative overseas, and they don't have to be happy for long. And I learned that this relative did not intend to come back to help them immediately!
Anger, suspicion, resentment, these three emotions, in fact, hide a deep uneasiness.
As a football fan. No one wants their national team to be embarrassed in the competition all year round, once or twice can still be said to pay tuition, and over time, it is inevitable to choose to stay away. But as a Chinese person, there will always be unwillingness in my heart, there will always be fantasies, and I will always hope for the future.
In fact, for domestic football at this stage, the goal of breaking out of Asia has been achieved, and the next time should be to consolidate this goal, steadily improve the level at the same time, and strive for a breakthrough in the next 2000 Asian Cup.
However, after seeing the huge gap in the World Cup, everyone couldn't wait.
As a commentator, it is very important to understand the psychology of the audience, and any exaggerated praise in this situation will attract disgust, but it is more acceptable to everyone to comment on the facts. If the duo's performances on the court are as inspiring as ever, there will be more and more people who will recognize the duo's true intentions, even if they don't make a voice to defend themselves.
It's not that they don't want to play for their country, it's just that the time is not ripe, and there is no need to delay the golden stage of growth for the sake of a friendly match.
"Arsenal are not playing conservatively away from home, and against Liverpool, one of the Premier League's traditional top three, they clearly have no intention of relying on counter-attacks to win the game. From the first minute of the game, their offensive was in full swing! ”
'It's the way they are most familiar with the game, and against their main rivals, even away from home, there's no need to play too short.
'Contrary to the visitors' proactive performance, Liverpool are clearly aware of their lack of control of the ball. Especially when Redknapp Jr. was temporarily absent due to injury and the 18-year-old Steven Gerrard was playing for the team for the first time, it was a good tactical choice to properly recycle the formation and use Owen's speed to launch a counterattack. ”
"Oh, we almost forget that Yumo, who has already won all his individual honours in the Bundesliga, is only 18 years old this year. He continued to replace the injury-sided, French midfielder Petit in this game, and formed a two-man midfield combination with another Frenchman, Patrick Vieira. ”
"In terms of aggression, Arsenal have fielded their strongest squad in this game, will Liverpool have been broken through the defence before they have found an opportunity to counter-attack quickly?"
"It's dangerous! Anelka scrambled to shoot and smashed on the crossbar, and Liverpool escaped! Goalkeeper Fried threw the ball to launch a fast attack, McManaman slightly adjusted the ball to start from the right side, the most famous player in the "hot brother generation" has sharp wing breakthrough skills, is the main initiator of the Liverpool team's attack! ”
"Change the line, shake, break through! A through ball got to Gerrard. Wow, it's actually You Mo who defends him head-on, the two are the same age, but the game experience is not the same! ”
'Steven Gerrard is very smart, he knows the characteristics of his opponent, he doesn't choose to play at high speed, he turns around and hands the ball to his team-mates who come in at the back! Fowler took a step forward, and it was another straight shot! Owen, it's a one-handed knife! ”
He-Man rushed up and was easily shaken! With a nudge of the kick, the gunman's city is broken! ”
"That's football, sometimes 99 per cent of the time on the ball is not as valuable as a goal!"
"Just 13 minutes into the game, Arsenal were beaten by a counter-attack in a favourable situation. McManaman, Gerrard, Fowler, Owen, the four of them work together so well that it's as if they've played together for many years! ”
"Arsenal's defence is not weak, it's just that their average age is a bit older than their energetic opponents, and this kind of flexible and fast counter-attack is a bit lethal for them!"
"Yumo and Anelka, who are also active, are still used to fighting on their own, and they can't make a spark."
'Scoring so early will definitely make the game more open. Arsenal should have been mentally prepared for conceding the goal, Wenger just shook his head on the sidelines, not disappointed, it seems that the team will continue to strengthen the attack in the next time! ”
"Against the defending champions, a one-goal lead is not guaranteed. Liverpool also played with the spirit of 12 points, laying down layers of defense, hoping to successfully interfere with the opponent before they completed the final blow! ”
"Will the next game be a remake of the previous one?"
"Let's wait and see!" (To be continued......)