coach legend

Chapter 363 Open the gap
Although Anelka's loan was lively for a while, the English media still had many other things to do.It is now December, which is the time when the Premier League games are most concentrated.

On December 12, Blackburn challenged Charlton away.

Because Anelka has just been on loan and has not yet reported his name.So this game Anelka is unable to enter the squad.

Charlton's performance is average, and it is still a team fighting for relegation.

Generally, for this kind of team, George's budget is a team that must be won.It may be that there have been too many games recently, and Charlton seems to be on drugs in this game.In the end, George reluctantly accepted a draw in the away game.

Very helpless.

At this time George discovered a problem.

A single striker is really a technical job.Once this single striker is not strong enough, then the entire team's offense will have problems.Now Drogba has this problem.Drogba's biggest problem now is the lack of individual strength.

Especially the lack of technology under the feet.This is the biggest factor restricting Drogba.

In the past, George used Drogba by surprise.He used his perverted body to attack the opponent's defense, but when Drogba became the main force, there were many problems.

Looks like it's time for Anelka.

But Anelka?

In this round of competition, there is another highlight.Arsenal face Liverpool.

Arsenal are in excellent form now and are a real late striker.Facing Liverpool, which is ranked second in the Premier League, they won [-]-[-] at home.In this way, Arsenal and Liverpool have the same points, nine points behind Blackburn.

From the first ten points to now only nine points behind Blackburn, Arsenal's momentum is very fierce.

Liverpool, on the other hand, are in a different state.

At the time of the best results, they were only three points behind Blackburn.But now after a few games of turmoil, they are nine points behind Blackburn.And it looks like it's going to keep going downhill.The effects of Houllier's heart attack hospitalization are already starting to be felt.

Liverpool is no longer a threat.

On the contrary, Wenger's Arsenal is worthy of vigilance.

On December 12, Blackburn faced Sunderland at home.

Although the recent schedule is intensive, there are no strong teams.They are all teams in the middle and lower reaches of the Premier League.Sunderland, the blockbuster club in the Premier League in the past two seasons, is now reduced to a club that needs to be relegated.

George was very dissatisfied when he stumbled in the last game.

Therefore, George is bound to win this game.Fortunately, Sunderland didn't know what went crazy in this game, and they played against Blackburn at Blackburn's home court.This game is the best to play.Duff, who was placed on the bench by George, performed well recently.

Duff scored twice in the game to beat Sunderland [-]-[-].

Liverpool is completely broken.In this game, Liverpool was tied [-]-[-] by Aston Villa away, and they were already [-] points behind Blackburn.Gradually withdrew from the championship competition.

And Arsenal's state is extremely good, beating Chelsea [-]-[-].

Anelka still failed to play in this game.

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On December 12, Blackburn played Derby County.

This one is again a very weak opponent.How weak is it? It has been half a season in the league so far.Derby County turned out to have only won three games, and it is still the second-to-last team in the Premier League.

In the locker room, George announced the starting lineup.

The previous ones have never been a problem.When it was time to read the front line, George paused and looked at Anelka who was sitting in the corner. "...Nicholas Anelka!"

Anelka sat firmly on the side, not responding to George's words.

The first two games were because I just arrived and I haven't adapted yet.But Anelka's withdrawn character actually has elements of arrogance.He is very confident in his own strength, so he knows that he is a main force.

Others don't have any opinion.

After all, Anelka's reputation is there.George's loan of Anelka is obviously to make up for Klose's position.Therefore, when he is the main force, many people have already been mentally prepared.Even Drogba is the same.

After announcing the starting lineup, George began to arrange the tactics of the game.

Unlike Klose playing, Anelka's tactics will change a lot after playing.Because Klose and Anelka have different styles.

George asked that as long as possible in the frontcourt position, he could pass the ball to Anelka more.

Anelka is really strong.

During the game, he frequently used his personal strength to disrupt the opponent's defense line.

Derby County is not as stupid as Sunderland.Playing against Blackburn, with the reconnection with European football.After many coaches from continental Europe came to England, England's tactics also quietly changed.

In the previous Premier League, if a team played defensively, it would be looked down upon by fans.Even looked down upon by his own fans.

But it's different now.When a weak team faces a strong team, there are definitely not a few who desperately defend.That's the case with Derby County.Their players were clustered at the back, defending Blackburn closely.

But the striker they faced was Anelka.

Although it is not like Klose can bomb at high altitude.

But Anelka's skills at his feet are no joke.Micoud and the others also obeyed George's arrangement, and gave Anelka the opportunity if they got to the front.

Anelka is a very confident player.

When you get the ball, will you simply go to the side or other cooperation.As long as he gets the ball, he will go straight to the middle.And it is facing the opponent's defender directly. As long as you pass the opponent's defender, you are facing the goalkeeper.

This time, he received a pass from Miku again.

Anelka looked at the defender who came to defend him, feeling disdainful in his heart-I started in the Premier League at the age of 17 and became the main player of Arsenal at the age of 19.What are you guys?
Anelka took the ball as if he was going to pass the ball to Pires on the left, and his movements were very realistic.Everyone was stunned.Just in a daze, Anelka stepped on and let go, and then wiped away from the defender at the same speed.

Immediately afterwards, seeing that there were defenders defending, he stepped and pulled with his feet, and turned his body halfway, already swaying a small angle.

"Anelka, shoot!"

Anelka is a very decisive player inside the box.Whenever there is a shot angle, he will shoot.He will never grind in the penalty area.

After shaking from a small angle, Anelka shot directly.

The Derby County goalkeeper wanted to make a save, but it was too late.

"Anelka, after a year and a half in Ligue [-], it seems that his strength is still there."

Mortensen explained the game with a smile.In fact, Mortensen did not have a good impression of Anelka.So the commentary is more like a joke.

After Anelka saw the ball roll into the goal, he looked at the goalkeeper with contempt.When you were famous in the Premier League, you didn't know where to hang out?
"GOOOOOOOAL!!!!!!!!!!" The live commentator cheered for a long time, accompanied by the cheers of the Ewood Park fans.They may not have liked Anelka before, but now that Anelka is playing for Blackburn, they will cheer for him.

George shook his head.

"Look, Evan. Nicolas, a rare talent. Among the strikers I have coached, the most talented striker is Anelka."

Among the strikers coached by George, the most talented has always belonged to Robbie Keane.To see Anelka George now is to understand what a real genius is.Look at Anelka just now from the vicinity of the penalty area, has been passing the last shot.

This kind of ability to solve the opponent's defense alone, Klose will never be able to do it.

Although Klose is very comprehensive, but the talent is definitely not as good as Anelka.

"Yeah, if Nicholas had a better personality, he wouldn't be playing in Ligue [-] now."

George nodded.

George didn't understand.Including Cassano, they are all talented players with rare talents in world football.If they were a little more professional, even if they had half the professional attitude of players like Klose and Raul, their achievements would shock the world of football.

pity!pity!
After falling behind by one goal, Derby County could no longer be conservative.

But when they attack, the game will be easier to play.After Anelka's goal, soon Pires and Micoud each scored a goal, and finally Blackburn beat their opponents [-]-[-] at home.

This is already the No. 20 round of the Premier League.

Liverpool really can't do it.They were once again tied [-]-[-] by West Ham United in an away game. Liverpool had three draws and two losses in the last five games.After the end of the [-]th round of the Premier League, Liverpool is already [-] points behind Blackburn.Completely withdrew from the Premier League title race.

Arsenal are in pretty good form.

This round is another [-]-[-] victory over Middlesbrough.The gap with Blackburn is still nine points.

On January 1st, the new year begins.

But George couldn't rest yet.Because Blackburn will play Tottenham away on this day, Tottenham's results in the hands of Hoddle are very mediocre.And the shadow of Campbell's departure has not disappeared for half a season.

Although it is an away game, Blackburn still has the advantage.

Or Anelka, scored the first goal for Blackburn.Then Micoud's goal, and then Bellamy, who came off the bench, scored a goal.In the end, they defeated Tottenham [-]-[-] in the away game. George didn't give Daniel any face at all.

Liverpool's slump continued, and they were tied [-]-[-] by Bolton at home.

Already [-] points behind Blackburn.

And because Arsenal's game was postponed this round, George led Arsenal by [-] points.Blackburn started their strength and established a [-]-point advantage.Although it was an extra round, George was also very satisfied with the [-]-point advantage.

Because that's a double-digit advantage.Giving George more confidence.

(End of this chapter)