champion godfather

Chapter 445 Volume [-] Red Forest Highbury

Twain carefully considered the issue of Arsenal's new tactics.

Arsenal did not play well in these three league games, but they all won.Tang En didn't think it was a coincidence, he thought Wenger was using the league to train for the Champions League.It is not easy for Arsenal to make a breakthrough in the league this season, and in the Champions League, it is the first time the club has entered the semi-finals. He will never give up so easily.

From this point of view, Wenger really wants to focus on defense in the Champions League.It's just that Tang En really didn't expect Wenger to switch to defense in this Champions Cup because of himself.

Now Tang En doesn't have any sense of accomplishment at all, he has a terrible headache.

If Arsenal decides to defend... Dunn has no doubts about Wenger's ability to train that team, they will definitely be able to do it.The key to the problem is not how the opponent is, but how to deal with it.What about Nottingham Forest?
If Arsenal defend and Nottingham Forest defend...the game will not be played.Are you all huddling in your penalty area and waiting for the end of the 10 minute game?
Tang En carefully recalled the two rounds between Real Madrid and Arsenal. He couldn't remember the specifics, but he remembered Henry's goal at Real Madrid's home court, which was a typical quick counterattack.Arsenal does not seem to have invested much force in the offense, but the efficiency is very high.And their intensive defense also made Real Madrid helpless.

If this is how Arsenal will deal with Forest in the future, how will Forest respond?

Arsenal has a group of superstars who can decide the outcome of a game alone, Dunn believes that they will be very handy in defensive counterattacks.Henry must be a character who must be strictly marked, as well as Cesc Fabregas, Van Persie...etc.

Like Mourinho, Dunn also has a knot in his heart.

Since Mourinho landed in the Premier League, he has never defeated Dunn's team until now.Since Twain led his team to the Premier League, he still hasn't defeated Wenger.

Is this a coincidence, or an arrangement of fate?
The first round of the two sides will be played on April [-], and the second round will be played a week later.Tang En didn't have much time to prepare. If Arsenal wanted to defend, then he would attack.

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It was different from going to Inter Milan. The day before the match, Tang En led the team to the hotel where they were staying in London by bus.

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

Everyone felt the same, at such a short distance, they went to the competition in a bus, it was really no different from the usual league.Shouldn't the Champions Cup have higher specifications and be more distinctive?
No.

Back then, when everyone flew to Spain or Italy by plane, and saw the Bernabéu and Meazza stadiums by bus, they would all be a little excited, full of desire for the game and the pursuit of victory.

Now, when the red bus full of Forest players passed the corner of the street and saw the ceiling of the Highbury Stadium from a distance, everyone was very calm and felt nothing.

They have to come to this stadium once every season. If they meet Arsenal in the League Cup or FA Cup, they will come more often, even if they pretend to be excited, they can't do it.

Tang En felt that this mood was good, which showed that everyone had a normal heart.With the right mentality, the game will not be difficult to play.

He doesn't worry anymore.

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In addition to being an English civil war, this game also has an eye-catching focus, because it is the last European game in the history of Arsenal's home stadium, Highbury Stadium.

On the day of the game, countless people came. There were huge crowds of people outside the Highbury Stadium, and the lights were brightly lit. In addition to the fact that both sides are in the same country, it is more convenient for visiting team fans to come to watch the game, and more people came for Highbury. The European War sees off.Countless fans wearing nostalgic maroon Arsenal jerseys poured out from the exit of the "Arsenal Metro Station". Highbury Stadium.

Highbury Stadium, which can accommodate 500 people, was packed today.

When the fans entered the field one after another, the two teams were sitting in the locker room and preparing for each other.

"There is no need to adapt to the field. We are no strangers to this field. We have been practicing offense for more than a week, in various ways and in various situations. Do you know why?" Tang En stood in front of the players, "Because I plan to attack away. This game, Arteta, you start."

The teammates looked at the Spaniard, and he nodded.

Tang En drew the position of the midfielder on the tactical board, a very standard flat rhombus.

"You need to be a little bit more forward, a little bit more aggressive."

Arteta continued to nod. "I see, boss."

"Also...George." Dunn clicked on the circle behind him.

"Protect him?" Wood asked.

Tang En looked at him, then nodded: "Yes, protect Arteta, it's the same as before, and be careful of Cesc Fabregas." He hesitated for a while, and then added: "Oh, if...you have the opportunity, you will also Plug in and join the attack."

The people in the locker room were stunned when they heard what Tang En said. Tang En almost never called Wood to participate in the attack.He gave Wood a variety of tasks, but there was only one word for the high-level summary-"defense."

Wood didn't even expect Tang En to say that, and a surprised expression appeared on his face.

"Well, I mean there's a chance . . . on defense, you understand, George?"

Wood nodded. "clear."

"That's good. Know that the offense is built on the defense, George, and all the guys on the back line, you are the foundation."

"Boss, do you mean they were all trampled underfoot?" Eastwood yelled.

"Huh?" Tang En didn't expect Eastwood to tear down his stage. He was stunned due to lack of preparation, and his expression was hilarious.

A burst of laughter erupted in the locker room.

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

Wenger stood among the players, who had already changed their jerseys.

"Everyone knows that Highbury Stadium is going to be demolished next season. Our home ground, 93 years. This game is her last European game. You know what I'm going to say, don't you?"

Some of the players nodded.

"How many trophies have we lifted in this stadium? I can't even count. She has witnessed Arsenal's glory and victory. Today, she is the venue for the Champions League semi-final for the first time. Her legend It's not over yet. Boys, don't let her have any regrets!" Wenger's pre-match speech ended here, and it was not long, just 5 minutes.The effect is immediate.The eyes of the Arsenal players are full of desire for victory, the fire of passion is burning...

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"Okay, guys." Dunn looked down at his watch, it was almost time. "Go out."

The players stood up one by one and walked towards the gate.

When Anelka walked past Tang En, Tang En nodded to him: "How is your condition?"

Anelka stopped and turned to look at Tang En: "It's not bad."

"It doesn't sound too exciting..."

"I'm excited to score a few goals."

Tang En chuckled: "Go."

Anelka bowed his head and walked out.He knows what the head coach wants to say, or what he is worried about.It was his day back at Highbury, and he knew exactly what to expect when his name was called on the stadium announcer later - definitely not cheers and applause.

But he's used to it long ago, so the head coach doesn't need to worry about it at all.If those fans didn't boo him, Anelka might not have much motivation yet.

He has long been used to the days of playing football amidst boos and curses.

When Tang En's gaze was still following Anelka, Albertini stood in front of him.

"Thank you, boss."

"Thank me for what?" Tang En felt strange.

"You gave George a chance..."

"Ha..." Tang En smiled, "It's still early. He's still far behind."

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

Tang En acquiesced, and then changed the subject: "Hey, Demi. You might as well stay in the UK after you retire. I think the members of the coaching staff will be very happy to see you join."

Albertini shook his head: "I'm afraid not, boss. I like Italy, I'm Italian, and I hope my coaching career can start in Italy."

"It's a pity..." Tang En frowned. He thought of the "Telephone Gate" this summer.He really didn't want Albertini to go into that muddy water in the future.

"Don't worry, boss. I think maybe we'll meet again on the sidelines someday? That's something I'm looking forward to."

Tang En thought of Keane, and he lamented, "Why do you guys like being my opponent so much?"

"Because I beat you, seeing your distraught expression will give me a sense of accomplishment." Albertini laughed, "It's time for me to go out."

Dunn waved his hand.

There was no one in the locker room except himself.He looked at the empty locker room and followed him out.

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Players from both sides ran out from the player tunnel, setting off the first climax in the stands.And when the Arsenal fans saw the French striker Anelka appearing in Nottingham Forest's starting lineup, they booed in a tacit understanding.

"This is really unfair." The TV commentator joked, "Arsenal, which sold Anelka for profit, used half of the transfer income to buy Henry, and the other half built the most modern training in the history of the Arsenal club. The base - the Kearney training base, without that money, Arsene Wenger's team would now be going to the hotel to change and shower after training every day."

While speaking, Henry's name was called out on the stadium broadcast, and the boos were replaced by huge cheers and applause.

"Welcome Thierry Henry, King of Highbury, Captain of Arsenal!"

Wearing the captain's armband, Henry, who was at the front of the team, raised his arms high, showing his leadership qualities.He originally came to Arsenal as Anelka's successor, but he didn't expect that he has done more than Anelka now.In the club, he is the king and the banner figure. In the French national team, he is the core figure after Zidane.

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

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

Amidst the harsh cheers, Nicolas Anelka held his head high, and stepped into this stadium that once brought him countless glory, but now there are only ruthless boos and swear words, and it has become a palace for others.

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"This is the last European Cup match at Highbury Stadium, and it is also the first time Arsenal have reached the semi-finals of the Champions League! On such a commemorative special day, Wenger's team will never allow Lost to Nottingham Forest at home. Similarly, this is also the first time the talented coach Tony Twain led the team to play in the Champions League. They broke into the semi-finals in one fell swoop. They can still look forward to more, and they will never be willing to stop here. This is In the civil war of English football, two teams with historical roots have come together, welcome to watch the first round of the European Champions Cup semi-finals in the 05-06 season broadcast live by eSPN!"

Tang En walked out of the aisle and found Wenger standing in front of the coach's bench of the home team. He took the initiative to walk up and stretched out his hand.

"Mr Wenger, I don't wish your team good results."

Wenger responded with a smile: "Same, Mr. Tang En."

"Then, see you after the game."

"See you after the game."

The two head coaches simply greeted each other and separated.Although the personal relationship between the two is not bad, they are still enemies before the game, and they cannot be too close, or it will have a bad influence on the players.

Die-hard fans in the Highbury North Stand kept chanting "Arsenal" and "Highbury".And Nottingham Forest was tit for tat in the South Stand. They chanted the name of Nottingham Forest, trying to make this game the home of Nottingham Forest.

Tang En returned to his seat. Beside him, members of the coaching staff and substitute players took their seats one after another. Everyone was looking forward to the upcoming game.

Champions League... semi-final.Tang En took a deep breath.

The referee's whistle sounded.

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