221 Opportunity for Snow Shame
Steven. The quarrel between Yellen and the Liverpool Echo was lively for a while, but soon disappeared. Anyway, it's not an important thing, but it's just a battle of spirit. And now there is more important news waiting for Yellen, and Yellen does not have the time and energy to continue to fight with them.
Because Blackburn is about to have an important game.
On September 18, in the eighth round of the Premier League, Blackburn faced Arsenal at home.
If it was placed two years ago, then there is almost no suspense in this game. Or it's a game with clear strength and weakness, and no one will pay attention to it. At that time, Arsenal was invincible in the Premier League just after Wenger became the owner. Blackburn is a relegation team hovering in the relegation zone.
The game between the two teams has no highlights at all. But the situation is different now.
Blackburn and Arsenal are now the top teams in the Premier League. Manchester United's first seven rounds were five wins and two draws, with 17 points. Arsenal's first seven rounds were four wins, one draw and two losses, with 13 points. Blackburn had four wins and two draws in six games, surpassing Arsenal by one point, ranking second in the Premier League with 14 points.
This is a veritable highlight.
Of course, if that's all, the game will not receive such attention.
More importantly, Blackburn was scored eight goals by Arsenal at home last season. At that time, the game really shocked the British football world. George, known as the most promising local coach, almost left because of the game.
At that time, there was a wave of criticism of George, and many media had begun to count the time George's class was over. If it weren't for Jack in the end. With Walker's support, George is really going to finish his class. If so, it would be a very serious setback for George, a young coach.
Zero to eight is the most shameful record for a game in Blackburn's history. And George is one of the enjoyers of this record.
In fact, Blackburn had a chance to take revenge last season, which was to beat Arsenal in the last round. Unfortunately, that game was the last league game, when Arsenal had already won the championship. George and Blackburn players are aggressive to take revenge, but it's a pity that Arsenal won't play with you.
In the last round, Arsenal even played some ten-thousand-year substitutes.
So although Blackburn defeated Arsenal away, it finally made George feel tasteless. Even those pro-Blackburn media will not think that Blackburn has defeated Arsenal.
Therefore, George will never give up this game. Last year's shame is still vivid, and George can still remember the helplessness at that time.
George can't forget the boos and abuses of the whole audience. Without this revenge, George can't sleep peacefully. It was George's biggest defeat since George became the head coach. Don't forget, never forget.
George didn't forget, and Blackburn fans didn't forget. Of course, Arsenal fans have not forgotten.
It's just a very ordinary game, but Arsenal's away fans have more than 6,000.
When George came to Ewood Park, a bunch of reporters surrounded George. The most questions they asked were all about the zero-to-eight questions in the last game.
George looked at the group of gloating reporters with a blue face and replied coldly.
"I only answer questions related to this game. Other questions are not within the scope of my answer. Then he directly opened the reporter and left here. The players behind were also cold, because that game was a shame for everyone.
George's face did not change until he returned to the locker room. Seeing the players below, George patted the tactical board.
"How is it? Do you feel a little familiar? Today is Blackburn's seventh Premier League game of the season. In the seventh round of last season, we faced Arsenal at home. Do you remember the score at that time?
George's voice is very soft, but the players below all grit their teeth.
"8 to zero, no, it should be zero to eight. We are zero, and we are eight. Do you remember the content of the game? John, tell me..."
George named Miku, and Miku hesitated.
"My performance is not good..." Miku finally said this sentence. But before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by George.
"It's not bad, it's just shit. You are like a primary school student who has not graduated in front of Vieira, who is also a substitute for the national team. What you are protected by Vieira is that you don't have any temper. George rudely criticized Miku. Seeing Miku blushing, George had no scruples at all. John, do you know? You were in such a bad shape in that game. Vieira probably thought it was the easiest game he had ever played. John, are you afraid of Vieira?
"No, don't be afraid." This time, Miku answered loudly.
"Yes, what are you afraid of? Last time we didn't adapt to the Premier League, so we let Arsenal play tricks. George's voice rose again. Zero to eight, shame, shame. Do you know what I was thinking on the court? I only have one idea. Let's end the game quickly. I didn't know how to get home at that time.
"I tell you, zero to eight is a disgrace to all of us. Fortunately, we still have a chance. This opportunity will come soon, and Arsenal will come to our home court again.
"If I don't wash away this shame, I can't sleep well."
"Do you want to wash away the shame?"
"Ye, of course!" All players are full of righteous indignation. Zero to eight, what a tragic memory.
"Good." George clapped his hands. But to defeat Arsenal, you still have to speak with strength. Now let's take a look at Arsenal's lineup.
In order to prepare for the game against Arsenal, George has a deep understanding of Arsenal. In fact, Arsenal's playing style is becoming more and more transparent, and the offensive method is relatively simple.
Arsenal currently uses more two sides, and Vieira has gradually become a midfielder who is good at attacking and defending. But now Arsenal also has their problem, that is, Henry, who introduced at a high price this season, has not scored a goal so far.
Arsenal, the striker of Zhengyin, has not been able to open the pot, which has a relatively large impact on the current Arsenal.
Henry is the future king of guns, and now many media are laughing at Henry. It is also questioning Wenger's move to spend 10 million pounds to buy Henry. But except for Wenger, George is the only one who has confidence in Henry.
Others don't know, but George knows Henry's future achievements. Henry, the future king of guns, is not an ordinary striker. This is a super forward who can control the belt and transmit the shot. After Henry became familiar with the Premier League at Arsenal, it was a superstar that no one dared to ignore.
Arsenal can later become a team with many offensive points and strong firepower, which is completely inseparable from Henry.
And now Henry has not adapted to the Premier League, so Arsenal's attack relies more on Vieira's dispatch in the middle. Then use two side roads to create opportunities, and of course, there is a Borgkamp organization attack in the front.
At Arsenal's peak, Vieira was able to organize the attack, and Pires on the left could organize, including Borgkamp, and Henry in front of him. Together, these people have become multi-point attacks, multi-point organizations, and become the most difficult team to defend.
But now Arsenal and Ovimas are very strong, but they are different from Pires. Ovimas is a Dutch winger, not an organized winger like Pires. And Henry didn't get into the rhythm.
So the attack is still very simple. It is also because of the single offensive method that the Premier League team has figured out Arsenal's tactics after two seasons. This is also one of the reasons why Arsenal's performance has declined this season.
"Fight the side road. Silvinio has just come to the Premier League this season. He is characterized by strong assist ability, but average defense. This is a Brazilian player. Damien depends on how you hit him.
"John, this game is probably Petty staring at you. Don't get entangled with Vieira. Your task is to pass the ball behind you. Don't act like a sense of anger." George knows that there are some introverts who like to compete with him. That's why George warned Miku. John, can you deal with Petit?
"Head, I can."
George nodded and turned his head to look at Deke. Anderson, Vieira is the core of Arsenal's midfield. His position is at the front, and he is a midfielder who can attack and defend well. What I want from you is that if he comes in, you can come in. If he retreats, you will also withdraw."
"If Vieira retreats, then your position does not need to be forward, just in the back. If he dares to move forward, you will also boldly hit the position behind him.
Vieira is strong, but George doesn't believe that he can control the whole area of the midfield. As long as he gets close, there will be a gap between him and Petit. Those other Premier League teams, their oppression of Vieira in the middle court, can only be retracted. But Blackburn has a very good position on Blackburn, so George let Deco boldly take advantage of Arsenal's midfield.
"Robert, you have to support John more in this game. Not only do you want to make a name on the left, but you also need to help John and completely get rid of Petit. Let Petit take care of this and the other.
In terms of attack, Blackburn has so many offensive points that Arsenal can't compare with it.
"Finally, I want to say something. Henry, no one can ignore this person. As long as he takes the ball, don't let him speed up. Don't look at Henry who hasn't scored yet. Once he finds the feeling of scoring, he will fly to the sky.
"Henry is best at these positions." George drew several areas that Henry was best at in the tactical board. You must pay attention to these positions. Don't let Henry get the ball. Once we get it, it will be very dangerous to us.
"Okay, I've done everything that needs to be done. Now you go out and wash away the shame of zero to eight. Let Arsenal roll back."
"Yes, let Arsenal go back." All the players pulled their necks and shouted.
(To be continued)