The Godfather of Greenery

Chapter 262 The Rout Begins Now!
"Are the training bases of all Premier League teams deliberately built in such remote places?"

When the car turned into Bell Road, the Chinese reporter Chen Jun sitting in the passenger seat curiously asked a reporter from a well-known British newspaper who was driving beside him.

Bell Road is not a big road. On the contrary, it is just a small road that can only allow one car to pass easily, and it will be crowded when two cars meet. If it is placed in China, this kind of road is common in village communities Not necessarily, it's too crowded.

"Relax, you know, this is the countryside, there is no need for the road to be so wide, because there are very few cars coming in and out!" The reporter of the British Daily Telegraph explained with a smile, "And, usually at this time, it is usually More go in, less come out!"

Following this old-fashioned-looking Englishman with a comedian's frown, Chen Jun saw some cars following him in the rearview mirror, and they all seemed to be planning to go to Arsenal. Kearney training base.

It's not that Chen Jun is smart, but because from this intersection, there is only Arsenal's Kearney training base.

Fortunately, the crowded path was not long, and soon came to the gate of the Kearney training base.

Strictly speaking, there is no gate, the first is the Kearney training base, and the entrance is the shed of the white indoor training ground at Kearney. This is an indoor training for the first team in rainy and snowy days. The field, standard size, the training ground is a shed building, and the surrounding walls are printed with figures and photos of some players and coaches.

Anyone familiar with Arsenal can easily match the names of familiar stars from these patterns.

9 o'clock in the morning is the time for the press conference to start, but Chen Jun and the others came a bit early because he wanted to report more on Arsenal's training base, which he believed would attract the attention of domestic fans.

With the transfer of Ye Qiu from the Eredivisie to the Premier League this season, coupled with the fact that there were two or three Chinese players playing in the Premier League, the influence and attention of the Premier League in China this year have increased significantly, and this season Ye Qiu is in charge of Chelsea. The results are astonishing, and it can be said to keep pace with Arsenal, making many domestic fans follow this London team.

Chen Jun now spends most of his time in England, and as the end of the season approaches, Ye Qiu's Chelsea has performed amazingly in both the Premier League and the Champions League. If they can win one of the championships, they will become Chinese players. No.1 in football, especially Sun Jihai, who is loved by many fans in this team.

Therefore, if the TV station wanted to produce a special program to report on Ye Qiu and Chelsea, it was inevitable that they would also report on their opponents.

Because he had an appointment before, after Chen Jun gave his press card to the guard, he was released directly and entered the Kearney training base. Then, like all the reporters who came here, he picked up the camera Take pictures and record everything you see everywhere.

He has been to many training bases, Manchester United's Carrington, their neighbors Manchester City, Chelsea's Harrington, as well as the training bases of Liverpool and Everton, he has been to them all, he feels like all the Premier League The team's training base is covered with a small road.

There is no big signboard at the intersection like Real Madrid's training base, and there are no street signs to guide the way. If there are no acquaintances to guide the way, don't expect to be able to touch here at all.

The current Kearney training base only has a two-story training building and a two-story long and narrow administrative building, but there is another two-story building with construction scaffolding at the entrance of the greenhouse, which is obviously almost completed. That is the future press building, which is specially used for reporters to interview players and various press conferences.

The training building has a large area and a very delicate design. It can be divided into two parts in total. The front is an arc design similar to the arc top of the restricted area. The large one and the small one are interlocking and irregular, which looks very interesting. The back is Rectangular building, nothing special, the training building for the first team and the youth team is the same building.

Oh, there is a small lake on the opposite side of the training building. I heard that it is not man-made, but it already exists. This is very similar to Chelsea’s new base, but Chelsea is an artificial lake, which is relatively large, and the facilities and environment are also relatively good. Well, Arsenal is more natural.

"Hey, you can't go in anymore!" Just as Chen Jun was about to go to the back of the training building to take a look, a person came down from upstairs and stopped him loudly.

Chen Jun was startled and looked at it. It was Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger.

"Are you from China?" Wenger walked over, looking serious, but his tone showed no sign of anger, "Didn't the guard tell you just now that your authority is only to come here?"

"Sorry, I don't know!" Chen Jun said apologetically.

Wenger obviously didn't intend to pursue it, and waved his hand, "Tomorrow we will play the Champions League, and we are worried that you are here to help him spy on the military situation, so, sorry, there is no way for you to watch our player training!"

Chen Jun didn't expect Wenger to come up with a little humor, which made the atmosphere more relaxed.

"I'm the one who said I'm sorry, you know, he and I are really good friends, but I have my professional ethics!"

"I'm sorry!" Wenger smiled and apologized again, which made Chen Jun feel that the French are actually easy to get along with.

"Can I ask you a few questions?" Chen Jun asked boldly.

Wenger looked at the time on his watch and nodded, "5 minutes!"

"OK!" Chen Jun quickly took out the recording pen, "I believe that all Chinese fans who care about the Premier League would like to know how you feel about Ye Qiu? You know, our football has always been relatively weak. Let us seriously lack self-confidence, so in our country, many people feel that he is exaggerated!"

"Why is there such a saying?" Wenger shook his head, "He won the Champions League and is already the best head coach in Europe. There are only two people in the Premier League who have won the Champions League. One is Ferguson and the other is him. , I will be next!" At the end, Wenger himself laughed.

"Although as an opponent, I don't like Ye Qiu, because he is indeed our strongest competitor to win the Premier League and Champions League this season. No one likes his opponent, especially when this opponent is seriously threatening you. time, right?"

After a pause, Wenger continued, "But I don't think anyone can deny his outstanding achievements in the past few years. I don't think he has been exaggerated. On the contrary, his role has been weakened by the media, especially It was in Chelsea, many people only saw the star-studded Chelsea, but they didn't notice Ye Qiu's huge role in integrating the team and arranging skills and tactics, without him, Chelsea would be a mess!"

"I don't think even Ye Qiu would have thought that you would give him such a high opinion!" Chen Jun said with a smile.

"I'm telling the truth!" Wenger said with a faint smile, "Actually, you have all been deceived by some remarks. You know, as a head coach, you often need to use some words to stimulate the team and opponents. I take it for granted. Yes, but no matter what, from the perspective of a professional coach, Ye Qiu is undoubtedly very successful!"

Chen Jun smiled and thanked, "I think there are still many fans who want to know, are you good friends with Sir Alex Ferguson and Ye Qiu?"

"No, no, no!" Wenger shook his head vigorously, "I have been fighting with Ferguson for so many years, and everyone is used to it. I believe he has never regarded me as a friend, and neither do I. As for Ye Qiu, we are neighbors, but he The relationship with my daughter is actually more harmonious than the relationship with me, my daughter is only 7 years old, and the relationship with Ye Qiu's wife is very good."

"This has been reported by the media, and many people mistakenly think that you and Ye Qiu are very close!" Chen Jun laughed.

"It was an accident and a misunderstanding!"

Seeing Wenger looking at his watch, Chen Jun knew that the time was almost up, "The last question, Mr. Wenger, I believe everyone will be very concerned about Arsenal's schedule for the next period of time. There are two more games against Manchester United and then Chelsea, which can be described as a devil's schedule, what do you think personally? Are you confident?"

"I believe that everyone who pays attention to the Premier League knows that Manchester United has declined a lot this season, but it is still a headache team, especially when playing against us, but I and the players know how to deal with it. Beat them!"

"The Champions League games are always very difficult, especially in this two-round knockout match. The first thing we need is a strong defense, because a successful defense can bring confidence to the team, and the opponent's loopholes will also be in our defense. Exposed in front of me, I think this is the most practical tactic against Chelsea!"

"Chelsea is a very troublesome team. They are not only good at defending, they are also good at attacking. They always adopt a high-intensity oppressive style of play, and they can always create a lot of opportunities. But their There is always a lot of space at the back and that's our chance to attack."

"So, no matter what, we will definitely win the two rounds!"

In the end, Wenger asked Chen Jun to take a self-confident photo for him, and joked that it must be put on the cover.

In the press conference that followed, Wenger solemnly announced the team's injury situation.

Previously, the media reported that Reyes was shoveled during training. Wenger confirmed it and said that the Spanish rookie will be out for 3 weeks; Ljungberg's recovery from a broken finger is not very satisfactory, and at least another week of rest is needed ; Ashley? Cole injury needs 1 weeks, Gilberto? Silva physical problems, has been absent from training for two days, may not catch up with this game.

"I am very sorry about this, but these players will still appear in the squad, because I need to further observe their recovery, and if allowed, I will arrange for them to come off the bench, because we need them very much!"

As for the team's formation after the team's wounded were absent, Wenger felt that the problem was not very big.

There is Clichy at left back, and Gilberto Silva has Edu and other players who can play in this position. The same is true on the right. Reyes is more of a substitute this season, and Bergkan Pu should continue to start alongside Henry.

Regarding his confidence in beating Chelsea at Highbury Stadium, Wenger unswervingly stated that he must win the opponent!
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Unlike Wenger who chose to hold a press conference the morning before the game, Ye Qiu's press conference was scheduled to be held at the Harrington training base at 11:30 after the first training session in the morning.

At this time, Ye Qiu had already received the news from Kearney, and he also knew that Wenger had listed the four main players who were absent due to injuries. The injuries of these four players were not unexpected. Recover in time.

"Everyone knows that Arsene Wenger is a very tricky opponent, I will not fully trust his words, but I also know that whether these four players come back in time, it will not affect us too much, because We will definitely beat our opponents away, not only me, but also my players have the same confidence."

Ye Qiu doesn't really care if it's a smoke bomb, because he has always believed in one thing, and that is to be yourself, which is more important than anything else, because if you blindly study and restrain your opponent, you will only make yourself a mess in the end.

A truly excellent head coach does not blindly play targeted tactics, but on the basis of being able to show his own strength, restrain the opponent's shortcomings and give full play to his own strengths, this is a master.

"Arsenal this season is indeed one of the best teams in Europe, with great success on all fronts. For this season, I believe Wenger has planned for at least four years, or even longer, but very Unfortunately, they met us ahead of time, and we are hungrier and more ambitious for honors and championships than they are."

"As for Arsenal's devilish schedule for the next period of time, I think it will be very difficult, because Manchester United has no way to make a difference in the Premier League. The FA Cup is Ferguson's only hope. He will not give up. In the league, Manchester United also needs a victory over their arch-enemy to restore their morale."

"But I don't think Arsenal are in crisis either, they are a quality team but they need to rest."

"Mr. Ye Qiu!" A native English reporter stood up, "Many people say that Arsenal and Chelsea are the best and most balanced teams in football today, without too obvious loopholes, without too much Obvious weakness and undefeated record so far."

"Wenger said that this game is the most important game for Arsenal so far this season. He and his players will work hard for the Triple Crown. He is also full of hope for this. What do you think?"

Arsenal currently maintains competitiveness in the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup. It is not too much to say that they have won the Triple Crown, but the opponent in the FA Cup is Manchester United, and they are currently behind Chelsea in the Premier League. When it comes to Chelsea, it can be said that there are wolves before and tigers behind, and the situation is not bad.

"I have always said that there is no perfect team in this world. Any team will have loopholes and deficiencies. This is the case with Chelsea, and so is Arsenal, and I know it very well with my players. It is difficult to find Arsenal's loopholes, and it is equally difficult for the opponent to find our loopholes, but whoever finds them first will be able to beat the opponent!"

"So, me and my players have a very strong confidence and determination, we will put a lot of pressure on Arsenal, let them expose their holes, and even if they don't have holes, we will do everything we can to create for them. Loophole!"

"Perhaps, in the past half a year, Arsenal have performed very well, but I believe that tomorrow night's game will be the beginning of Arsenal's rout this season, and we have no doubt that we will beat our opponents! "

Ye Qiu's words were immediately welcomed by all the reporters and media present. They all rushed to Ye Qiu like bees to honey, and kept asking Ye Qiu about various issues, but Ye Qiu followed the attitude of saying good things only once, and didn't say anything more.

In such an important game, any word before the game may cause the players' mentality to fluctuate, so Ye Qiu has always adopted a very cautious strategy when dealing with the pre-match press conference.

Such things as psychological warfare have always been double-edged swords. They may hurt others, but they may also hurt themselves.

The tit-for-tat confrontation between the two head coaches of Chelsea and Arsenal at the pre-match press conference immediately aroused the hype and attention of all the media and fans throughout Europe, especially for the two unbeaten clubs so far this season. Team, who will defeat the opponent in this duel, is full of suspense.

What's interesting is that whether it's in William Hill or BW, the odds offered by almost all bookmakers for this game clearly show that the odds of winning and losing for Chelsea and Arsenal are right. Half of them, nearly 50% of the fans chose a draw.

In the past season, Chelsea and Arsenal played two games, and the results were both draws. Many people also speculated that this game will still be a draw, and even the two-round knockout round may continue to be a draw. Rely on away goals, or a penalty shootout to decide the outcome.

However, one thing is recognized by everyone, that is, no matter who advances to the next round, Arsenal or Chelsea will be the most popular candidates to win the Champions League this season, because they are the most in the European arena in the past season. The two best teams are also the two strongest teams.

According to the current situation, no matter who advances to the semi-finals, Real Madrid and Monaco, it may be difficult to prevent these two teams from reaching the finals. let go.

So this game is also known as the Champions League final in advance!
But just when everyone thought that Wenger would continue to adopt practical defensive and counterattack tactics, and even continue to defend at Highbury Stadium to block Chelsea's attack and pressure, they did not expect that the French coach let everyone They were all taken aback.

(End of this chapter)