King's Landing Nottingham

Chapter 367
Chapter 367 It Looks Like He's Playing Football
Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger made countless plans before the game. He and his coaching team thought of any possible situation. They also made some arrangements for the possible backward situation, but they did not expect to be so soon. Let Notts County take the lead.

Coach Wenger, who was standing on the sidelines, wrapped his down jacket tightly. The weather was getting warmer, but the old Frenchman still seemed to feel extremely cold. He was already turning around to look at the players on the bench.

Fabregas and others were then taken to one side of the court by the assistant coach to warm up. Judging from this situation, it will not be too far before Arsenal make substitution adjustments.

"The team unexpectedly fell behind at Meadow Lane. I believe coach Arsene's adjustment is coming. He doesn't seem to make up his mind to make a change. What he needs now is an opportunity, an opportunity for him to make a final decision... "

The game's special commentator Martin Taylor said so.

Regardless of whether the head coach will make adjustments in the end, the Arsenal players on the field must also actively seek changes. This is the self-adjustment ability that players of wealthy clubs must possess.

Just like in a basketball game, a guard doesn’t feel good today, and he can’t make any shots from the outside. At this time, smarter players will take the initiative to change, get into the penalty area and make fouls, and find the feel through breakthroughs and free throws.

Of course, there are some players who just shoot desperately from the three-point line, and in the end, they also get angry.But in the field of competitive sports, quick and steady adjustments can often reflect a player's worth.

Brazil international midfielder Gilbert Silva's movements became more and more fierce. The fight between him and the wild boar Davis in the midfield made people's blood spurt.Every muscle collision, or the scene of two thick thighs fighting at the same time, made the Notts County fans excited.

Liu Zhi touched his thigh, and then made gestures according to the thighs of the players on the field. The gap was quite obvious. His slender arms and legs probably couldn't withstand a collision from Edgar Davis:
"Grandma, those thick legs look like they're for playing football!"

The team fell behind, and Vieira devoted more of his energy to the offense. The huge gap between the midfield and the backcourt was now on the shoulders of Gilbert Silva alone, and the pressure was huge. .

The confrontation with Davis consumed too much energy from Gilbert Silva. Twenty minutes passed quickly, and the physical fitness of the players also entered a bottleneck period. Notts County, who attacked more than defended At this time, the players have a slight advantage in physical strength.

In the No.207 minute of the first half, Gilbert Silva suddenly went soft, and his backcourt pass deviated from the target.

Rivaldo, who knows the characteristics of Gilbert Silva like the back of his hand, quickly stopped the running line and succeeded in stealing the ball before his Brazilian teammate.

Without giving Gilbert Silva a chance to foul, Rivaldo flicked his ankle and the ball rolled to Ronaldinho's feet, who quickly dribbled the ball to the top of Arsenal's penalty area and took aim. The vigorous volley almost went to the dead end.

The Notts County fans sitting in the stands also stood up, they were full of expectations for Ronaldinho's shot.

"Duang..."

Ronaldinho's long-range shot hit the lower edge of the crossbar and popped up. Arsenal defender Sol Campbell, who returned to the penalty area, quickly cleared with his big foot and sent the ball out of the danger zone.

The inevitable goal, missed...

Ronaldinho couldn't believe it himself. The Brazilian felt somewhat regretful, but soon Ronaldinho was relieved, with a signature smile on his face, accidentally revealing his untidy teeth.

Subsequently, under the command of the professor, Vieira returned to the position of the midfielder and worked with Gilbert Silva to build a protective net in front of the defense. Arsenal's originally precarious goal suddenly felt much safer.

Guardiola also took advantage of the situation to make adjustments. He put Anthony Aiert, Yaya Toure and Edgar Davis on the premise of the front midfielder, directly facing Vieira and Gilber Te Silva.

Rivaldo and Ronaldinho retreated behind the defensive trio, and under their protection, they safely passed the ball and organized the offense.

Fouls, sliding shovels, yellow cards, abuse.

Guardiola's adjustments made the strangling of the midfield more interesting.

With such a defensive strength, the chance of attack will be very large. You don't know when, the opponent will break through your minefield by mistake, and when you are negligent, enter your hinterland. Give your heart a fatal blow.

Towards the end of the first half, Vieira and Yaya Toure succeeded against each other and finally took the ball out of the midfield.

Pires went all the way down the left to the bottom line. After dunking past right back Dani Alves, he sent a fast inverted triangle pass into the penalty area.

French striker Thierry Henry went around in front of Abelardo, and Edwin van der Sar blocked a close-range volley with his legs.

The Notts County players in the penalty area were all paying attention to where the ball fell and were preparing to make a clearance, but they didn't notice the Ice Prince hidden in the crowd.

Bergkamp has already started, and Cannavaro appeared at the landing point. He was just about to lift his foot to clear the siege, but found a head with blond hair stretched towards his feet.

"Fake! This guy is too bad. If I stretch my legs, it is a dangerous move, and I may be sentenced to a penalty..."

It was this hesitation that allowed Bergkamp to hit the ball before Cannavaro made a clearance, but Bergkamp also predicted the possible dangerous situation, and he was somewhat vain in his heart.

Therefore, the Ice Prince's header shot did not top the power.The shot angle was not open either, and Van der Sar picked it off with ease.

"call……"

The world suddenly became clear. Bergkamp, ​​Cannavaro, Van der Sar, and even the referee whose whistle was already in his mouth in the distance breathed a sigh of relief.

The Ice Prince stretched out his right arm, and shook hands with Cannavaro. If Cannavaro hadn't retracted his leg just in time, he would be lying on the ground moaning with a bloody head, right?

"Thank you, Fabio..."

"You're welcome, in fact, you also scared me..."

Cannavaro still generously gave Bergkamp a hug. To be honest, if he was himself a few years ago, Cannavaro would have chosen to use his head to clear the siege.

Even head-to-head contact is much safer than using feet. At least you don't have to worry about getting a card, you won't be awarded a penalty kick, and there is no risk of injuring others.

If he hadn't retracted his legs just now, the referee's whistle would not have been vague, and the steel nails under his feet might have come out of their sheaths.

After all, he is getting older, he lacks the enthusiasm of his youth, but he also has the calmness and maturity of a middle-aged man.

The team's victory is of course very important, but the safety of others is equally important. This is the minimum professional quality of a player.

"Hahaha……"

The two looked at each other and smiled, and when the whistle sounded at the end of the first half, they hugged each other and did not forget to pat the opponent's back with their hands.

(End of this chapter)