My light shines on Arsenal

Chapter 59 We fell into the dust ([-])

Kenny Dalglish stood on the sidelines like a statue, overlooking his soldiers fighting.

"King" Dalglish is a legendary player in the history of Liverpool.

He made over 500 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 172 goals and bringing them six league titles and three Champions League gold cups.

He was a symbol of loyalty, a representative of Liverpool, who brought trophies to his first spell in charge.

And this time, after the acquisition of Liverpool by Fenway Sports Group, he was asked to come out again.

In recent years, Liverpool's situation has also been unsatisfactory.They also haven't won a title in six years.

This team with a glorious history is also stuck in the quagmire.

——And I, Dalglish, came back to save this team, as so often happens in history.

Dalglish is not a master with high tactical attainments. He emphasized to the players from the first training session when he came back that defense is the foundation for victory.

In reshaping the team, Dalglish paid attention to the balance of both offensive and defensive ends, and his style on the field was unhurried, striving for goals on the basis of steady defense and counterattack.

In addition, Dalglish's gift to Liverpool players is the spiritual temperament inherited from him.

"We are great Liverpool, the spirit of Bill Shankly protects us, the footsteps of the sages echo in the boot room."

"We did miracles in Istanbul, we will never walk alone in this world. We are Liverpool who don't die."

"Go out there and beat those naive kids and show them why football is a grown-up game."

Dalglish's pre-match speech echoed in the ears of Liverpool players, and the singing of [-] fans stimulated their adrenaline secretion.

In the eyes of the Arsenal players, they are like terrible monsters.

"15 minutes have passed. In the first stage of the game, Liverpool completely suppressed Arsenal. This is not Dalglish's style. Rather than saying that Liverpool's aggressive attack, it is more like Arsenal's big failure." The commentator was puzzled said.

"Yes," his partner explained. "It seems that Arsenal's young players are not used to the momentum of Anfield at all. They are timid and hesitant, just like a group of children joining an adult game."

"Then how will their coaches adjust? As we can see, this game is probably still Wenger's beloved student, Chen Yao, commanding from the sidelines... Oh, we see that the young coach can't keep calm anymore."

It was indeed difficult for Chen Yao to stay calm.

He doesn't know what his players are doing.

Why is this happening?Is it difficult to maintain a good competitive mentality?Didn't the Liverpool players want to kill you with a knife, as for that?

His eyes closely followed the changes of the players on the field, and the more he watched, the more annoyed he became.

Liverpool's players rushed towards Arsenal's defense like wolves. Their offensive routine was clearly visible at a glance, it was the traditional 4-4-2 system.

Liverpool wingers Downing and Henderson flew together on both wings, and the double midfielders Gerrard and Charlie Adam connected the two volumes. They were dispatched in the middle, and the double arrows composed of Carroll and Suarez inserted into the penalty area.

Nothing complicated, but it works.

When Tangning passed Carvajal cleanly, even Carvajal himself didn't understand why his movements were so slow.

The noise at Anfield made his whole head buzz. He barely maintained his composure, but he always felt that his body was not so coordinated and the confrontation was not so tough.

And Liverpool's players, simple technical actions and tactical actions, are determined, powerful, and full of strength.

Carvajal struggled to resist Liverpool's side impact. He was best at high-speed back cover, but he failed once in the past 15 minutes.

Whenever Arsenal had the opportunity to switch the attack, Andy Carroll would immediately lean in and block his receiving line.

The double striker's coverage of offense and defense is much more comprehensive than that of a single arrow.

And when Arsenal struggled to advance into Liverpool's half, Dalglish's tight double-chain defense highlighted its role.

Chen Yao boldly sent the newly joined Aubameyang to start in this game. However, reality is not like a game. The little demon he just bought can play well with the veteran veteran.

Aubameyang is very unfamiliar with Arsenal's frontcourt cooperation, and he still retains the bad habits he left behind in Italy and France, such as nonsensical movement, mediocre ball holding, narrow vision, etc.

Zaha and Aubameyang cooperated very awkwardly. At this time, he missed the feeling of partnering with Van Persie.

If the single arrow is Van Persie, he will choose his position flexibly, and he can always convert his pass into a threatening shot.

In comparison, Zaha immediately understood why Gervinho's statistics have soared this season and he is now a first-line winger.

Any winger with a little bit of brains can make a bunch of key passes and assists without being too independent.

But Aubameyang is different. He seems to be very vague about his positioning, and his movements are elusive.

This certainly tortures the opponent, but it also tortures oneself...

Aubameyang even occupied his position from time to time, and I heard he played on the left wing for a while.

But Zaha, who was the left winger in this game, went crazy. Aubameyang not only couldn't take away players, but also brought in defensive players. Not only could he not get one-on-one opportunities, but he would also be squeezed to hold the ball. space, the two would soon be surrounded by Liverpool players.

Arsenal's frontcourt offense was a mess, and the pressure on the midfield was greatly increased.

The midfield combination of Jorginho and Verratti felt unprecedented pressure.

The opponents they face do not have a difference in level of technology, but they are determined, brave, and tough.

And the disadvantages of the two were finally exposed: body and experience.

Jorginho's defensive ability is not outstanding. Since he does not have the speed advantage, Jorginho gradually formed his own characteristics in defense.

Resolutely attack and fight fiercely, leaving no room for error.

Jorginho knows that if he fights with his feet, speed, and body, he will not be able to achieve high-quality defense.

I am not that kind of player.

So he can only believe in his own judgment as soon as he discovers a threat, and destroy the threat as soon as possible.

This is why he was teased as a "wolf" by his teammates in Italy, because he was decisive and fierce.

After coming to the UK, Jorginho's defense has not been a big mess.

On the one hand, it is because the technical elements of British football at this time have not yet dominated. The teams Jorginho faces are generally rough in technology and do not pay attention to passing and running cooperation.

On the other hand, it is because in an open game, the competition in the midfield is not fierce, and both sides are switching and counterattacking at a high speed. In this case, Jorginho's defensive weakness has been avoided, such as the Champions League. race.

But, Jorginho now understands, there is another reason.

Because he has never encountered such a determined, unreserved team that is dedicated to winning.

(End of this chapter)