Donn has carefully considered the question of Arsenal's new tactics.

Arsenal didn't play well in all three league games, but they won all of them. Don doesn't think it's a coincidence, he thinks Arsene Wenger is using the league to train for the Champions Cup. It will not be easy for Arsenal to make any breakthroughs in the league this season, and with the Champions League setting a record for the club's first ever semi-final, he will not give up so easily.

In this way, Wenger really needs to focus on defense in the Champions League. It's just that Don really didn't expect that Wenger would switch to defense in this Champions Cup because of his own geography.

Now Don Enke doesn't have any sense of accomplishment at all, he has a headache to death.

If Arsenal decide to defend...... Done has no doubt that Arsene Wenger is capable of tweaking that team, and they can do it. The key question is not how the opponent is, but how you deal with it. What to do with Nottingham Forest?

If Arsenal defend, Nottingham Forest defend...... You can't play this game. Is everyone huddled in their own box waiting for the end of the 90 minutes?

Don carefully recalls the two-legged match between Real Madrid and Arsenal, he can't remember the exact situation, but he remembers Thierry Henry's goal at Real Madrid's home stadium, which was a typical quick counter-attack. Arsenal don't seem to have a lot of troops in attack, but they are very efficient

High. And their dense defense also left Real Madrid at a loss.

If that's what Arsenal are going to use against Forest in the future. So how do the Forest team respond?

Arsenal have a group of superstars who can decide the outcome of a game on their own, and Done believes they will be very comfortable on the counter-attack. Henry must be the man who must be kept on guard. And Cesc Fabregas, Van Persie...... Wait.

Like Jose Mourinho, Don has a knot.

Jose Mourinho has not beaten the Don Dundy side since 6 years into the UK. And Don has been leading the team to play in England since then. Likewise yet to beat Arsene Wenger.

Was this a coincidence, or was it fate?

The first leg between the two sides was played on April 19. A week later, the second round will be played. Don doesn't have much time to prepare, and if Arsenal are going to defend, then he's going to attack.

Unlike going to Inter Milan, the day before the game, Don led the team to the London hotel by bus.

"It's not like going to the Champions Cup at all." When Ribery talked about this while chatting with everyone in the car, he didn't expect to get the approval of the vast majority of people.

Everyone felt the same, at such a close distance, they went to the race by bus. It's really no different from the usual leagues. Shouldn't the Champions Cup be higher and more different?

No.

When you flew to Spain or Italy on a plane, and then took a bus to see the Santiago Bernabéu and Meazza stadiums. There will be some excitement, the desire to compete and the pursuit of victory.

Now, when the red bus full of Forest players drove around the corner of the street and saw the roof of Highbury Field in the distance, everyone was in a calm mood and didn't feel anything.

They come to this stadium once a season. If we meet Arsenal in the Carabao Cup or FA Cup, it's even more often. You can't even pretend to be excited.

Don thinks this mood is good, which shows that everyone has a normal heart. If you have the right mentality, the game will not be difficult to play.

He's not worried.

In addition to being an English civil war, the match also had a striking spotlight as it was the last European competition in the history of Arsenal's home stadium, Highbury Stadium.

Countless people came on the day of the game, and there were many people outside Highbury Stadium.*** Bright, in addition to the fact that both sides are in the same country, it is more convenient for visiting fans to come to watch the game, and more people are coming to see off Highbury for the European game. Countless fans wearing nostalgic maroon Arsenal jerseys poured out from the exit of the "Arsenal Metro Station", and the crowd meandered forward, several streams of people pointed to one point - the Highbury Stadium hidden in the residential area of a European-style cottage. The 38,500-seat Highbury Stadium was packed today.

When the fans entered the pitch on 6, both teams were sitting in the dressing room and getting ready.

"We don't need to get used to the pitch, we're no strangers to the pitch. For more than a week we have been practicing attacking, attacking in various situations with various routines. Do you know why? Donn stood in front of the players, "because I'm going to attack away from home. The game. Arteta, you."

The teammates looked at the Spaniard and he nodded.

Donn draws a midfield position on the tactical board. A very standard flat diamond shape.

"You're going to be a little bit more aggressive, a little bit more aggressive."

Arteta continued to nod. I see, sir."

"Also...... George." Donn nodded on the circle at the back.

"Protect him?" Wood asked.

Donn looked at him, then nodded, "It's the ground, protect Arteta, it's the same as before. Watch out for Cesc Fabregas." He hesitated for a moment, then added, "Oh. If...... If you have a chance, you can also step in and participate in the attack."

The people in the locker room were stunned when they heard Don say this, and Donn almost never called Wood to attack. He gave Wood all sorts of assignments. But there's only one word in a high level of generalization – "defense," and Wood didn't expect Donn to say that. He had a surprised look on his face.

"Hmm. I mean, there's a chance...... On the premise of defending well, you know, George? ”

Wood nodded. Understood."

"That's good. You know, the offense is built on the defense, George, and all the guys on the backline. You're all foundations."

"Boss, do you mean they're all trampled under their feet?" Eastwood yelled.

"Huh?" Don didn't expect Eastwood to tear down his own floor, and he was stunned when he wasn't prepared. The expression is hilarious.

There was a burst of laughter in the locker room.

Compared with the slightly relaxed atmosphere in the Forest dressing room, the expressions on everyone's faces in the Arsenal dressing room are serious and even a little dignified.

Arsene Wenger stood between the players, who had already changed their shirts.

Everyone knows that Highbury Field is going to be demolished next season. Our home turf is ninety-three years old. This was her last European tournament. You know what I'm going to say, don't you? ”

One of the players nodded.

"How many trophies have we lifted in this stadium? I can't count the places. She has witnessed Arsenal's glory and triumph, and today, for the first time, she is the venue for the semi-finals of the Champions League, and her legend is not over. Lads. Don't let her leave any regrets! This was the end of Arsene Wenger's pre-match remarks, which were not long, five minutes into the end. The results are immediate. The Arsenal players have a hunger for victory in their eyes and the fire is burning......

"Alright, guys." Don looked down at his watch, it was almost time. Let's get out of the game."

One by one, the players stood up and walked towards the gate.

As Anelka walked past Donn. Don nodded at him, "How's the state?" ”

Anelka stopped and turned to look at Donn, "It's not bad."

"Doesn't sound like I'm excited......"

"It's exciting to score a few goals."

Don laughed, "Go ahead."

Anelka bowed his head and walked out. He knows what the manager wants to say or what he's worried about. This is the day he returns to Highbury. He knew exactly what it would be when his name was called out on the stadium radio in a moment – definitely not cheers and applause.

But he's used to it, so there's no need for the manager to worry about that. If those fans don't boo him, Anelka probably won't have much motivation yet.

He's long since gotten used to playing football to the sound of boos and scolding.

While Donndi's eyes were still on Anelkadi, Albertini stood in front of him. Thank you, sir."

"Thank me for what?" Don thought it was strange.

"You gave George a chance......"

"Hah......" Donn smiled. It's still early. He's still far from it."

"But at least you gave him a direction, or a hint. It's important, sir."

Donn acquiesced, then changed the subject: "Hey, Demy. Why don't you retire and stay in England and I think the coaching staff will be happy to see you on board."

Albertini shook his head: "I'm afraid not, sir. I love Italy, I'm Italian and I want to start my coaching career in Italy."

"It's a shame......" Donn frowned, thinking of this summer's "phonegate".

"Don't worry. Chief. I wonder if one day we'll meet again on the sidelines? That's something I'm looking forward to."

Donn thought of Keane, and he lamented, "Why do you like to be my opponent so much?" ”

"Because it would be very rewarding to beat you and look at your angry expression." Albertini laughed, "It's time for me to get out."

Don waved his hand.

There was no one in the locker room anymore, except for himself. He looked at the empty locker room and walked out.

Players from both sides ran out of the tunnel and lifted the stands for the first time*.When the Arsenal fans saw French striker Nicolas Anelka in the Nottingham Forest line-up, they booed en masse.

"It's not fair." The TV commentator quipped, "Sell Anelka for a profit. Half of the transfer proceeds were used to buy Thierry Henry, and the other half was built into the most modern training base in the history of the Arsenal club, A.T. Kearney Training Ground. If you don't have this money, then go the extra mile. Arsene Wenger's squad will probably have to go to the hotel to change their clothes and shower every day after training every day.

As he spoke, Henry's name was shouted over the stadium radio, and the boos were replaced by loud cheers and applause.

"Welcome Thierry

Wearing the captain's armband, Henry, who walked at the front of the line, raised his arms high, and his leadership temperament was fully revealed. He originally came to Arsenal as Anelka's successor, but now he has more dry ground than Anelka. At club he was the king, he was the flag man, and in the French national team he was second only to Zida Zida.

Anelka, on the other hand, became Judas, who was spurned.

The world is impermanent, and there is nothing more than this.

Amid the shrill cheers of joy, Nicholas had brought him so much glory was now left with merciless boos and expletives, and had become the stadium of other people's palaces." This is the last European Cup match at Highbury Stadium and the first time Arsenal have reached the semi-finals of the Champions League! On such a monumental special day, Arsene Wenger's side will not allow a home defeat to Nottingham Forest. Again, this is the talented coach Tony more, and he will never be willing to stop there. It's a civil war in English football, two teams with historic roots come together, and watch SPN live from the first leg of the 05-06 UEFA Champions League semi-finals! ”

Donn walked out of the corridor and now Wenger was standing in front of the home team's dugout, and he took the initiative to walk up and stretch out his hand.

"Mr. Arsene Wenger, I won't wish you a good result for your local team."

Wenger smiled in response: "Again, Mr. Donne."

"See you after the game, then."

"See you after the game."

The two managers simply said hello and parted. Although the personal relationship between the two is not bad, but now that is the time of the game, they are still enemies, and they can't be too close, which will have a bad impact on the players.

Subway pole fans chanting 'Arsenal' and 'Highbury' in the North Stand Highbury, while Nottingham Forest went toe-to-toe in the South Stand. They chanted the name of Nottingham Forest and tried to make the game as home of Nottingham Forest as possible.

Donn returned to his seat, and next to him, the coaching staff and substitutes were seated in six consecutive years, all looking forward to the next game.

European Champions Cup...... Semifinal. Don took a deep breath.

The referee's whistle sounded.