Chapter 134: Arsenal in turmoil
Arsene Wenger looks aggressive, the team is also strong up and down, before the elimination of AC Milan, Fenerbahce, the overall strength is superior, coach Wenger is an excellent tactical master, Arsenal seems to have no reason not to go further.
However, unlike the previous two knockout rounds, this time, people unanimously said that they were more optimistic about Fiorentina, and Arsenal's road trip was obviously not going to be smooth.
This can be seen from the team's captain's gloomy face when he walked out of the safe passage, Gala is a famous man on the football field, and he is also indispensable off-the-field when he gets carried away, just a few days ago Gala was interviewed by The Sun, revealing a lot of discord in the team. For example, after the north London derby was tied 4-4 by Tottenham, Van Persie and Theo Walcott almost made a move in the dressing room. For example, there is a player in the team who is a black sheep, and several teammates have complained to him about this person.
When asked by The Sun who the player was, Galla almost gave the answer: "I reminded this man during the game and he insulted him in turn. He was young, 6 years younger than me. ”
As soon as Galla said this, The Sun immediately pointed the finger at Robin van Persie, Sagna and Ebo, the only three Arsenal players who were 25 years old.
Other young Arsenal players have also been criticised by Galla.
"They get paid a lot at a very young age, and then they don't want to be motivated. And Manchester United's young players will have to wait many years to be like them, so Manchester United's young players can always win something. ”
This caused Galla to get into big trouble and Arsene Wenger convened a team meeting and passed the following penalty against Galla: a one-match ban, of course only in the Premier League.
At the same time, it has been reported that Gala is likely to be stripped of the captain's armband by Arsene Wenger, and the new captain is very likely to be young Spaniard Cesc Fabregas.
The ban is small, and the deprivation of the captain's armband is a big deal.
For Gala, this time Wenger has obviously reached the point where he can't bear it anymore and is ruthless. Few of his teammates sympathized with Galla, and the dressing room has long been disagreeable about the Frenchman wearing the captain's armband, with many privately complaining that Galla is cowardly, sensitive, lacks leadership temperament and is not good at cohesive team.
Public opinion is even more bold to assert that Gala's days at Arsenal are coming to an end.
The big mouth Gala has made Arsenal's dressing room uneven, and what has made the Arsenal club hierarchy even more troublesome is that manager Arsene Wenger's contract renewal negotiations are not going well.
In the club vice-president David. Following Dane's resignation, there has been a series of changes in the Arsenal squad. Whether coach Arsene Wenger can continue to coach the Gunners has become the focus of media attention, and although the Arsenal hierarchy immediately launched a contract renewal offensive against the professor, the professor Wenger said that he can only guarantee that he will coach according to the contract in 2008, that is, at the end of this season.
Arsenal vice-president Dane has been with Arsenal for over 20 years and arguably a key figure in the north London club's emergence as a shijie-level giant. He announced his resignation over Christmas following a dispute with the club over whether to sell the team, which caused huge turmoil within the Gunners.
Arsene Wenger forged a strong friendship with Dane during his time at Arsenal and with the strong support of the vice-president, the Frenchman restored Arsenal to their former glory. Now, with the departure of his friend, Wenger's Gunners career has become uncertain, and although the club have been hoping that the professor will renew his contract as soon as possible, Wenger has only reiterated that he will fulfill his contract and continue to coach Arsenal until the end of his contract in 2008.
Arsene Wenger also said in an interview: "I have nothing to comment on the media speculation, I can only say that my contract will not expire until 2008, during which time I will still be the manager of Arsenal. I'm going to do my best for the team as always, and if Dane hadn't resigned, people wouldn't have been so interested in my contract. Now I don't want to talk about whether I'll stay or not, I need to take care of the feelings of the fans, I'm still very emotional about Arsenal and now I'm only thinking about the rest of the season and the development of the team. ”
Despite saying he would stay with the club, Arsene Wenger lamented Dane's departure, saying: "We have lost someone who is elegant, full of wisdom and who has contributed immeasurably to the club, and it is a huge loss for us. ”
The dressing room is not very peaceful, and the manager has come to mind, this season has been eventful for Arsenal, in the league, early withdrawal from the title race, and even now, near the end of the season, it is only in fifth place, five points away from the city rival Tottenham, whether it can qualify for next season's Champions League is still in doubt.
For Arsene Wenger, the Champions League has become an opportunity for him to zuihou, not to continue his career as Gunners manager, but to leave something for the team he has worked so hard for, even if he leaves.
On the training ground, tomorrow is the day of the game, Arsenal is preparing for Zuihou, Wenger standing on the sidelines of the field has a serious expression, and when he was interviewed by reporters at the airport yesterday, it is completely two people, yesterday was full of energy, and today is worried.
Who will be the next captain of the team, the whole team is concerned about this!
Everyone can see that this time, Wenger does not intend to indulge Galla anymore, but no one will object to stripping Galla of the captain's armband, speaking of which, there are really few people who like that French big mouth at Arsenal.
Toure, Fabregas, Klich!
These three players are the ones that Wenger values and intends to take over the captain's armband.
But who to choose, Wenger is undecided, if only from the point of view of the time of play, Kolo. Toure is obviously the best candidate, but the loose character of the African player in his bones makes Enge a little hesitant.
Klich is Arsene Wenger's French countryman and has always been a die-hard supporter of Arsene Wenger, and if he is captain, he will definitely help Wenger manage the team more effectively, but Klich, like Garra, is a big mouth and has a good relationship with Garra.
Then only Cesc Fabregas is left, but he has just turned 20 years old, and is it really good to hand over this burden to this young Spaniard?
Thinking of this, Wenger began to hesitate again, put his hand into his pocket, and clenched the captain's armband!
"Sesk! Come here! ”