coach legend

Chapter 221 A chance to avenge shame
The chatter between Steven Yellen and the Liverpool Echo was lively for a while, but it died down quickly.Anyway, it's not an important thing, but it's just a battle of emotions.And now there is more important news waiting for Yellen, and Yellen has no time and energy to continue arguing with them.

Because Blackburn is about to have an important game.

On September 9, the eighth round of the Premier League, Blackburn faced Arsenal at home.

If it was placed two years ago, there would be almost no suspense in this game.In other words, it is a strong and weak game, and no one will pay attention.At that time, Arsenal happened to be invincible in the Premier League after Wenger took over.Blackburn is a relegation team hovering in the relegation zone.

The game between the two teams was completely pointless.But things are different now.

Both Blackburn and Arsenal are now top-ranked teams in the Premier League.Manchester United had five wins and two draws in the first seven rounds, with a total of 2 points.Arsenal had four wins, one draw and two losses in the first seven rounds, accumulating [-] points.Blackburn has four wins and two draws in six games, one point more than Arsenal, and ranks No.[-] in the Premier League with [-] points.

It's a veritable drama.

Of course, if it was just that, this game would not have received such attention.

More importantly, Blackburn was conceded eight goals by Arsenal at home last season.At that time, the shock of the game to the British football world was really indescribable.George, known as the most promising local coach, almost dismissed get out of class because of that game.

At that time, the condemnation of George was wave after wave, and many media had already begun to count the time when George was out of class.In the end, if it weren't for Jack Walker's support, George would really have to leave get out of class.If so, it would be a very serious setback for George, a young coach.

Zero to eight is the shameful record for the most goals conceded in a game in Blackburn's history.And George is one of the holders of this record.

In fact, Blackburn still had a chance of revenge last season, which was to beat Arsenal away in the last round.It's a pity that that game was the last league game, and Arsenal had already won the championship at that time.George and the Blackburn players are aggressive and want to take revenge, but it's a pity that Arsenal won't play with you anymore.

In the last round, Arsenal even played some Wannian substitutes.

So although Blackburn beat Arsenal away, it made George feel tasteless in the end.Even those pro-Blackburn media would not think that Blackburn beat Arsenal.

Therefore, George will never give up in this game.The shame of last year is still vivid, and George can still recall the helplessness at that time.

The boos and insults from the audience are still unforgettable to George.If he doesn't take revenge, George won't be able to sleep peacefully.It was George's biggest loss since he became a head coach.Can't forget, absolutely can't forget.

George didn't forget, and neither did the Blackburn fans.Of course, Arsenal fans have not forgotten.

It was just a very ordinary game, but Arsenal's away fans turned out to be more than 6000 people.

When George came to Ewood Park, a bunch of reporters surrounded George.The questions they asked the most were all about the [-]-to-[-] in the last game.

George looked at the group of gloating reporters with a livid face, and answered coldly.

"I only answer questions related to this game. Other questions are beyond the scope of my answer." Then he directly brushed aside the reporter and left here.The players behind were also cold, because that game was a disgrace to all of us.

George didn't change his face until he returned to the locker room.Seeing the players below, George tapped the tactical board.

"How about it, does it feel a little familiar? Today is our seventh Premier League game for Blackburn this season. In the seventh round of last season, we faced Arsenal at home. Do you remember the score at that time? "

George's voice was very soft, but the players below were all gnashing their teeth.

"Eight to zero, no, it should be zero to eight. We are zero and others are eight. Do you still remember the content of the game? John, tell me..."

George named Miku, and Miku hesitated.

"My performance is not good..." Miku finally choked out these words.But before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by George.

"It's not bad, it's shit. In front of Vieira, who is also a substitute for the national team, you are like a primary school student who has not graduated. You are guarded by Vieira because you have no temper." George said unceremoniously Criticize Miku.Seeing Miku blushing, George had no scruples at all. "John, do you know? Your form in that game was so bad that Vieira probably thought it was the easiest game he had ever played. John, are you afraid of Vieira?"

"No, not afraid." This time Miku replied loudly.

"Yes, what are you afraid of? We all didn't adapt to the Premier League last time, and Arsenal made a trick." George's voice rose again. "Nil to eight, shame, shame. Do you know what I thought on the court? I only have one thought, the game should end quickly. I didn't even know how I got home."

"Let me tell you, zero to eight is a disgrace to all of us. But fortunately, we still have a chance. This chance will come soon, Arsenal are at our home ground again."

"If I don't wash away this shame, I won't be able to sleep well."

"Do you want to wash away the shame?"

"Yes, of course!" All the players were filled with righteous indignation.Zero to eight, what a miserable memory.

"Okay." George clapped his hands. "But to beat Arsenal, we still need to use strength to speak. Now let's take a look at Arsenal's lineup."

In order to prepare for the game against Arsenal, George has an in-depth understanding of Arsenal.Arsenal's current style of play is actually becoming more and more transparent, and the offensive method is still relatively simple.

Arsenal currently use more of the two sides, and Vieira has gradually become a midfielder who can attack and defend well.But now Arsenal also have their problem, that is, Henry, who was introduced at a high price this season, has not scored a goal so far.

Arsenal, the Zhengyin striker, failed to open the pot, which has a relatively large impact on the current Arsenal.

Henry is the future gun king, and now many media are laughing at Henry.They are also questioning Wenger's move to buy Henry for £1000 million.But apart from Wenger, the only one who has confidence in Henry is George now.

Others don't know, but George knows Henry's future achievements.Henry, the future gun king, is no ordinary striker.This is a super striker who can control and lead, pass and shoot.After Henry became familiar with the Premier League at Arsenal, he was a superstar that no one dared to ignore.

Arsenal later became a team with many offensive points and powerful firepower, which is completely inseparable from Henry.

And now Henry has not adapted to the Premier League game, so Arsenal's offense relies more on Vieira's scheduling in the middle.Then use the two sides to create opportunities, and of course there is Bergkamp in front to organize the offense.

At the peak of Arsenal, Vieira was able to organize the offense, Pires on the left could organize, including Bergkamp, ​​and Henry in front.These people add up to become a multi-point attack, multi-point organization, and become the most difficult team to defend.

But now at Arsenal, Overmars is very strong, but he has different characteristics from Pires.Overmars is a Dutch winger, not a winger like Pires who can organize.And Henry didn't get into the rhythm either.

So the offense is still very single.It is precisely 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.

"Playing on the wing. Sylvinho just came 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 play him."

"John, Petit is probably staring at you in this game. Don't get entangled with Vieira. Your task is to pass the ball behind you. Don't do unnecessary puffery." George knows that some introverts like to compete with themselves.That's why George warned Miku. "John, can you deal with Petit?"

"Head, I can."

George nodded and turned to look at Deco. "Anderson, Vieira is the core of Arsenal's midfield. His position is high, he is a midfielder who can attack and defend well. My request to you is that he advances and you advance. He retreats and you retreat."

"If Vieira retreats, then you don't have to be in the front position, you can be in the back. If he dares to move forward, you also boldly play the position behind him."

Vieira is strong, but George doesn't believe he can control all areas of the midfield.As long as he gets close, there will be space between him and Pettit.For those other Premier League teams, their midfielders can only shrink back in the face of Vieira's pressure.But Blackburn has a Makelele who occupies a very good position, so George let Deco boldly use the space in Arsenal's midfield.

"Robert, you need to support John a lot in this game. Not only to make a name for yourself on the left, but also to help John and completely dump Pettit. Let Pettit focus on one thing and lose another."

When it comes to offense, Blackburn has so many offensive points that Arsenal is completely unmatched.

"Finally, I want to say something. Henry, no one can ignore this man. As long as he gets the ball, don't let his speed up. Don't look at Henry who hasn't scored yet, once he finds the feeling of scoring , then he will soar into the sky.”

"These positions are what Henry is best at." George drew a few areas on the tactical board that Henry was best at. "We must pay attention to these positions, and we must not let Henry get the ball. Once we get it, the danger to us will be great."

"Okay, what has to be done is done. Now you go out and wash away the shame of zero to eight. Tell Arsenal to go back."

"Yes, tell Arsenal to go back." All the players yelled, pulling their necks.

(End of this chapter)