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Chapter 49 Sparring goalkeeper Giroud!

Chapter 49 Sparring goalkeeper Giroud!

The Champions League match is on Wednesday.

So after the North London derby.

Arsenal just had a half-day off.

On Sunday afternoon, the whole team took a plane to Germany, which was a non-stop game.

After arriving in Gelsenkirchen.

Arsenal players settled in the hotel.

The members of the coaching staff immediately started a tactical meeting against Schalke 04.

Schalke 04 is not a piece of cake.

They reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League in the 2009-2010 season.

Eliminated by Manchester United in the semi-finals.

But the leader of that Schalke 04 team is current Bayern head coach Heynckes.

In the 2010-2011 season, it was reported midway through the season that Heynckes left Schalke 04 after the end of the season to coach Bayern.

This led to the collapse of Schalke 04 midway through the season. Schalke 04 only finished 14th in the Bundesliga that season, only 4 points above the relegation zone.

In the 2011-2012 season, Dutch head coach Stevens took over the coaching staff of Schalke 04 and led Schalke 04, which already had a strong foundation, back to the top of the Bundesliga standings, second only to Dortmund that season. and Bayern Munich, third in the Bundesliga standings.

Schalke 04 is also in very good shape this season. At one point, it was even ahead of Bayern Munich and ranked first in the standings.

Schalke 04 is now in the Bundesliga after 9 rounds.

It is still ranked second in the standings.

In the Schalke 04 team, there are Dutch internationals like Huntelaar, as well as famous players such as Höwedes, Matip, and Farfan.

There are also well-known rookies like Draxler.

Schalke Stadium is also famous as the devil's home stadium.

Facing a team like Schalke 04 away from home.

It is indeed not easy for Arsenal, especially after a high-intensity North London derby was played on the weekend. After this game, they returned to England and faced the challenge of Liverpool at home.

After a series of fierce battles.

Wenger and his coaching staff must make some fine-tuning of tactics.

For example, in this game.

Wenger's plan is to play defensive counterattack in the away game.

"In the second half of the game against Tottenham, Lee's effect as a lone striker was still very good. He can now have a certain amount of confrontation and his speed is also good."

Wenger put a tactical flag at the forefront.

"Moreover, he is the forward with the strongest ability to seize opportunities in our team. Therefore, we can consider starting Cazorla and Wilshere together!"

talking.

He continued to place two chess pieces behind the chess piece, one just behind Li Mo, and the other one on the left side.

Tactical coach Brian immediately realized the problem on the right side: "What about on the right side?"

"I'm going to bring Walcott on."

Wenger said.

"If we are considering defensive counterattack, then we must ensure a certain speed."

"Lee and Walcott both have good speed."

"Wilshere and Cazorla are two players with attacking midfielder attributes. They can be followed by two defensive midfielders."

"It looks good. Whether in the center or on the wing, he can pass a lot of passes to Lee."

Members of the Arsenal coaching staff started talking.

During the second day of training.

Arsenal's players quickly noticed the change.

First of all.

Walcott appears to have returned to the starting lineup, while Giroud has moved to the bench.

Second.

The coaching staff requested more through balls and crosses from the wing.

In a tactical meeting.

Wenger also emphasized the team's basic tactics in this game: defensive counterattack.

As long as there is a chance, pass forward and pass the ball more to areas where Li Mo can directly attack the goal.

The horizontal passing was reduced and the vertical passing and forward breakthrough were increased - mainly the breakthrough from Walcott's side.

In short.

That is, while ensuring defense, more opportunities can be created for Li Mo to face the goal head-on.

Wenger is trying to maximize Li Mo's ability to seize opportunities. Walcott was certainly excited and saw the opportunity to return to the starting lineup.

Podolski is a little disappointed because he may have to sit on the bench, but he also knows that he will not lack opportunities-because Podolski can play as a forward or as a winger. Midfielder, when he needs to defend, he can do better than Walcott.

The one with the greatest sense of crisis is Giroud.

He didn't know whether this was a temporary tactical adjustment to deal with Schalke 04, or a tactical tone for subsequent games.

People say Wenger is a practitioner of beautiful football.

But Arsenal used to be very tough and very utilitarian.

Giroud discovered that if Arsenal plays a fixed 4231 formation in the future, then he will probably have to become Li Mo's substitute - Walcott can also play as a side player because he is fast enough.

Jilu Labian

The picture was so beautiful that he didn't even dare to think about it.

His technical characteristics determine that he can only play in the middle.

But...moved from Ligue 1 to the Premier League.

If you are not careful, you will become a substitute.

How willing is this?

After returning to the hotel.

Giroud is still worried about his position.

His roommate, Koscielny, also French, sensed Giroud's concerns.

"You are worried about your position, Olivier."

Koscielny asked while lying on the bed, playing with his phone.

"Shouldn't I be worried? Now that Li is in such good condition and the boss also wants to play as a lone striker, I'm afraid I will have to be on the bench."

Giroud said with a sigh.

"Actually, I think you may not have a chance."

"Oh?" Giroud looked at Koscielny hurriedly.

"Don't you see? Now Lee has the best ability to seize opportunities, so the old man only thinks about one thing: whoever can pass the ball to Lee will be able to take the lead." Koscielny put down his phone and called Giroud analyzed.

"So, if you can run more and complete more midfield support work. More importantly, if you can help Lee score goals better than Cazorla or Wilshere, your position will be back. !”

"At least you won't have fewer chances to play than Cazorla or Wilshere."

Koscielny's words made Giroud thoughtful.

"Pass the ball to Lee."

"Yes! If you had a tacit understanding with Li, would you have fewer opportunities to play?"

"tacit agreement."

Jirou pondered for a moment, already thinking about it.

the next day.

Li Mo had one more person in the extra training after the training.

"Olivier, are you sure you want to practice with me?"

"No?" Giroud grinned.

"I think we should develop more tacit understanding. You know how I pass the ball, and I know how you run. In this way, can't we help the team better."

"What you said makes sense!"

Li Mo pinched his chin.

"only."

He scratched his head in embarrassment.

"What I just planned to do was shooting training"

Jilu was stunned.

Then he gritted his teeth and said: "It's okay, I'll be your goalkeeper!"

"You don't know, I have practiced specifically before."

Giroud quickly put on his gloves.

Li Mo was slightly startled.

It's not because of Giroud's goalkeeper looks.

But

The sound of the system rang again.

"Ding! [Football Bond System] is triggered, you have obtained a new module, please check the fusion training plan!"