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Chapter 447 Volume [-] Red Forest Guess
Leading by one goal, Arsenal can justifiably start to play their long-prepared defensive counterattack.Twain didn't think that Arsenal were not good at playing defensive counterattacks. Just look at the Arsenal team in his memory that reached the Champions League final this season.For Wenger's team, it's not about whether they can, but whether they want to.

If Wenger is determined to play a defensive counterattack with himself in this game, then Henry must be an important figure.

Tang En thought about it, and decided not to make any adjustments for the time being, Henry can trap him with the entire defense line.And Wood's goal is still Cesc Fabregas.

However, Wood cannot be blamed for losing the ball just now. At that time, he was right to choose to defend Henry. After all, Henry was more threatening.It can only be said that Henry is a truly world-class player, and one person has changed everything.Of course, the contribution of head coach Arthur Wenger cannot be ignored.It is his original lackluster Arsenal who built this pleasing team. This attack reveals a very obvious Arsenal style. It is difficult to describe the exquisiteness of this goal in words. People can learn from these three The rhythm of poetry in the running of the Arsenal players is very clear and smooth, which is refreshing.

In comparison, Nottingham Forest's football has little artistry at all.

It is really the head coach of the team that determines the character of the team. The elegant Arsene Wenger coached Arsenal, and the Gunners became synonymous with elegance and art.And the mercenary Tang En became the head coach of Nottingham Forest, and the utilitarianism of this team became stronger.

Dunn stood up from his seat. He knew that the game had entered Wenger's plan, and he had to play along with him now.But he was unwilling to let the game end like this. There is no impenetrable defense in the world, and there is no goal that cannot be opened.As long as the Forest team continues to attack and seizes an opportunity, the balance of victory can be tilted again.

In the past, he was used to relying on defense to solve problems. In today's game, the key to solving problems is offense.

How strong can Nottingham Forest's attack power be?

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Arsenal, who scored the goal, retreated slightly and paid attention to defense.The Forest team began to press on.Even the likes of George Wood overwhelmed half-time and approached Arsenal's penalty area.

Arteta passed Edu in the frontcourt, and then suddenly kicked to hit the goal. Lehmann made a beautiful pounce, but failed to control the ball. He jumped off hastily and had no choice but to hit the football.But the Forest team's offensive did not end there.

Ashley Young catches Lehmann's ball on the wing, keeps it out of bounds, turns and kicks a cross.The football flew towards Arsenal's goal again, and Viduka hit the football under Dould's close defense.Unfortunately, his header went slightly wide.

"Forest's offense is actually quite monotonous." Wenger sat on the coach's bench and told Pat Rice, "Since Twain coached the team, he has spent most of his energy on defense. This season, the Forest team's ability to get fourth has nothing to do with their attack power. The most goals are only Crystal Palace, which is in poor condition away from home. The Forest team scored four goals. To be able to participate in this season's Champions League, they rely The most important thing is defense. In the middle of the league, they had a record of eight consecutive rounds without conceding a goal, and the highest score of the Forest team in a single game in those eight rounds was only 2:0. 1:0, 2:0 , 1:1... This is the most common score in the season."

Pat Rice looked at Wenger in disbelief. He didn't expect the Frenchman to know so much about his opponent's statistics. I'm afraid Dunn couldn't even say these things casually, right?
"The situation has not changed this season. Twain has successfully built the Forest team's defense. Although the young defense line may make mistakes, he made up for this weakness with the overall. Now they have conceded 33 goals, most of which were in the recent past. It was lost in a few rounds, because the Forest team was distracted by the Champions League, and the team couldn't keep up. Although Arteta was slowly backed up, the Forest team's offensive routine did not change much. It was nothing more than a breakthrough from the side Adding a strong attack from the center is very patterned. And unlike focusing on the whole in defense, the Forest team's offense seems to rely more on the individual performance of a few players..." Wenger said while pinching his chin.

"Arthur..."

"Ok?"

"You... probably know more about Nottingham Forest than Tony Dunn, right?"

Hearing what Rice said, Wenger smiled slightly: "My understanding of that team is only in terms of statistics, and the statistics are there. Anyone who wants to understand can understand me to this extent. And Tony Don Well, he understands something deeper, like... the soul of a team."

Les looked at him.

"That's why, I know Forest so well, but I'm still the manager of Arsenal and he's the manager of Nottingham Forest."

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When Wenger analyzed Nottingham Forest one by one, Tang En was standing on the sidelines supervising the battle.He is not like Wenger who can analyze everything in detail. Perhaps Tang can do this kind of thing, but Tang En only uses his method to coach the team.

What Wenger brought to Arsenal was the elegant and artistic concept of football skills and tactics, while what Dunn instilled in Nottingham Forest was the quality of will of "Victory, Victory, Victory, Victory or Victory".

The players of Nottingham Forest, like their head coach, have a crazy persistence and desire for victory. They are proud and arrogant, and they will never be willing to fall behind.Now what if one goal behind?It's just one goal. The boss always said that "leading by one goal" is the most dangerous situation on the football field. This statement applies not only to the Forest team, but also to their enemies.

George Wood pressed up and Arteta saw him and passed the ball over.

Wood received the ball, and Highbury heard sporadic boos.If it's what he said in the Inter Milan game, George Wood is a man who will not be popular anywhere except Nottingham.

Unaffected by the hostility of the audience, he passed the ball to Ribéry on the other side, and then... it didn't end there. Instead of staying behind to prevent the opponent from counterattacking as usual, Wood went forward unexpectedly and suddenly!
Albertini, who saw this scene from the sidelines, laughed.This kid has the willingness to take the initiative to participate in the attack...

Lehman saw Wood go forward, of course he knew that this kid was going to participate in the attack.However, he reminded his teammates loudly: "Leave him alone!~ Show me the dead!"

In the heart of the German goalkeeper, this midfield engineer is not a threat at all. He might be able to help Arsenal clear the siege with an outrageously high shot.

Ribery saw Wood inserting, without hesitation, immediately uploaded.Toure was entangled with Viduka, and Senderos was paying attention to Anelka. They all saw George Wood, but they also heard Lehmann's words.

Only one person did not listen to Lehmann's command, followed Wood back into the penalty area, and this person was Cesc Fabregas.

Ribery's pass was not to Viduka or Anelka, but to Wood.Wood jumped high while running!

Fabregas was thrown away by Wood's sudden sprint at the last moment. He had no time to take off, but he didn't dare to reach out to pull, so he could only look up from behind and watch Wood kill out of the crowd!
"George Wood!"

At this moment, Leman suddenly felt regret from the bottom of his heart—why did he shout "Leave him alone"?At this distance, there is no defensive player. What if he is allowed to push in?At the same time, the muscles of his whole body were tense, like a compressed spring, ready to pounce at any time.

Wood saw the football, but what he thought in his mind was not "I want to score a goal", but "how can I ensure that I can hit the football accurately and not be too high", the latter is the most basic thing. The coaches trained him repeatedly in the youth team so that he could effectively control the air when he defended, and now he uses what he learned for defense to attack, and it feels... amazing!

"Header!"

Very powerful, the strong power brought by Wood's abdominal muscles allowed him to push the football hard towards the goal!
"Boom" Lehman hadn't had time to throw it out, the football had already flown into his arms...

"It was too upright. Although it was powerful, it did not pose any threat to Lehmann! But I think the Arsenal players should think about why their dense defense would allow George Wood to play without interference at all." Head down to the ball?"

Wood scratched the curly hair on his head. He was only thinking about how to hit the ball, but he forgot to observe the position of the opponent's goalkeeper. He forgot that the purpose of heading the ball this time was not to clear the siege, but to shoot ... A person wearing a light-colored jersey will head the ball over, which is a defensive habit.

Viduka came over and patted him on the shoulder: "Well done, you surprised them."

"No goal," Wood said.

"Don't worry, there is always a chance." Viduka pointed to Lehman, "Before the next shot, observe his position and calm down."

Wood nodded.

Lehmann was communicating with Cesc Fabregas about the ball just now, but looking at the unnatural expression on his face, I am afraid it is not a simple "communication".

"He's definitely not a 'leave it alone' guy, Lehman. I know him well, although I'm a little surprised that he jumped in this time..."

Lehmann shrugs: "His shot is terrible..."

"Even if you poke with your toe, it is possible to score a goal. There is always a time when you are lucky. What if you score a goal? Don't take it lightly."

"Okay, I see." Lehmann patted Cesc Fabregas on the shoulder, "I'm going to kick off."

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On the sidelines, Albertini stood up from the bench when he saw Wood jumping high and heading the goal. He was even ready to raise his hands to celebrate. Unexpectedly, Wood's ball was very powerful. , but too positive.The half-raised hand swung down violently, muttering a curse in his mouth.

Tony Twain is the same as him, but instead of murmuring his swear words, he yelled out loudly: "Damn it! This is our best chance so far in the game! When we go back, give that The bastard practiced extra shooting!" He waved his arms in dissatisfaction.

Hearing Tang En's shout, Albertini laughed instead.

Tang En was right. This was the best opportunity for the Forest team so far in the game, and it was also the best opportunity for the Forest team in the first half. George Wood's sudden jump in disrupted Arsenal's defense. Wood, who got in after the young player, would take the initiative to do such a move, but because it was Wood who rarely got in, this header shot did not bring a goal.If Viduka, Anelka, and Arteta are replaced, maybe they will score, but will it be unexpected?
At the end of the first half, the score of the two teams was still 1:0 on the famous big red screen in the corner of Highbury Stadium, with the home team leading.

If it's nine 10 minutes to the end, then that's what Wenger wants.

During the intermission, Tang En commented on the first half in the locker room.On the contrary, he didn't say much about the conceded goal, and there was really nothing to say, because it was a typical "Arsenal-style" goal.Relying on the exquisite pass and cut movement between the two players, the Forest team's defense was torn apart, making them lose sight of the other, and finally a fatal loophole appeared.

"The whole process was played by them like a toy. But it's nothing, football matches are like this. In the second half, let's give them a 'forest style'!" Dunn winked at the players.

What does a "forest" goal look like?Defensive counterattack, quickly pass through the midfield, three passes and two downs, and the football enters the opponent's goal, using the simplest and most efficient method to score goals.

Everyone believed that what Tang En said was such a goal.

Tang En turned to Wood again and said, "That ball...you did a good job. Continue like this in the second half."

Wood shook his head: "If you continue like this, you still won't make it."

"Hey!" Tang En rolled his eyes, and someone beside him giggled, and he stared, but the laughter stopped.

"I mean your back is inserted, very resolute, very decisive, very unexpected, very good and powerful! Do you understand what I mean?" Tang En waved his arm every time he said a word.

Wood nodded: "I see."

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In the Arsenal dressing room, everyone is doing their own thing.Some people were listening to music, some people were lying on the ground and dozed off, but Wenger ignored them. He was used to it and respected the personal habits of these professional players.He sat at the door and rested silently, replaying the first half in his mind by the way.

When it was almost time, the players all quieted down. Those listening to the music took off their earphones and sat back in their seats in a doze. Everyone was waiting for the head coach to speak.

Wenger looked up at them, and his speech was as short as ever: "We all know how the Forest team will attack, don't give them that chance."

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The game resumed in the second half, with Arsenal generally still on the defensive, while the Forest team kept on attacking, hoping to equalize the score.However, Arsenal can always see through the Forest team's offensive routines, and they can resolve every Forest team's offense.It seems that Wenger's research on the Forest team is really not bragging, and he has indeed studied everything thoroughly.

Nottingham Forest have few secrets from Arsenal.

If the game continues like this, unless something unexpected happens, Arsenal will exchange ugly scenes for a precious home victory.

Wenger doesn't care how the media commented on the game after the game. It's a critical moment, so what's the point of letting go of a little face for the sake of winning the game?When Arsenal lift the Champions League trophy in history, who cares about the ugly scene of a game or two?People will only know that this is the first European Champions Cup trophy in the history of the Arsenal club, with silver light and a little bit of starlight under the lights.That is the highest goal that a club head coach pursues in his life.

Wenger was not immune either, he looked up at the sky.The night sky in London was so red with lights that it was impossible to see anything.

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"It won't work like this." Tang En stood up from his seat. "Wenger has studied us thoroughly. In front of him, we have no secrets. He knows what I am good at."

"Admit defeat?" Chris Rack asked.

Tang En glared at him: "Nonsense. I don't know how to spell 'admit defeat'. Can you teach me?"

"Relax, Tony, it's just a joke." Chris Lack laughed.

"You can still laugh..."

"Didn't you say that as a coach, you have to give players confidence no matter what situation you face?"

These words made Tang En speechless.

"Do you want to make adjustments?"

Dunn nodded.

"Who?"

"No change." Tang En shook his head, as if muttering to himself, "For the time being... no change. Didn't Wenger study us thoroughly? He must know what we have, but what we don't have ...He must not know!"

Hearing what Tang En said, Chris Lak didn't know what to say.Is not this nonsensical?How could Wenger know what we don't have?We don't even know it ourselves...

Tang En walked to the sidelines, taking advantage of a throw-in, he stopped Layton Barnes who was on the side of the road, and told him so and so.Hearing that, Barnes' eyeballs almost popped out. He turned his head to look at the court in surprise, and then at Tang En. He couldn't believe that he heard every word just now.

The fourth referee had noticed that Tang En and Barnes had been talking for too long, so he planned to intervene.

Tang En patted Barnes on the shoulder: "Go ahead, tell him the exact words, let him not doubt anything, and do as I say. If he succeeds, it's up to him, and if he fails, it's up to me."

Barnes looked the head coach in the eye, then nodded vigorously and ran back.

Tang En turned his head and saw UEFA people walking towards him, so he also turned around and walked back to the coach's bench.The man saw that there was nothing wrong here, so he turned back.

"What did you say to Barnes? I think his expression is not normal." When Dunn came back, Chris Lak asked.

Tang En sat down, turned his head and grinned at him: "Guess."

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