Jagged Wings

Chapter 148 Back!

On the second day, the headline on the cover of "The Sun" read: "The fairy tale is broken so quickly!" The background is the desolate stadium where the Arsenal players leave the field sadly, and the score of 2:5 in the distance is so dazzling!
Although there is only one title, every word reveals a taste of schadenfreude.

As Wenger expected, after the game, Arsenal was criticized, blamed, and even abused by the media like a storm!

That's the way the media is, and always has been!When you win the ball, they blow you up and blow you up to the clouds.And when you lose, they yell at you and throw you into hell.As if this can reflect their neutrality and calm wisdom.

The elegant Wenger has a nickname "Professor". He obtained a Ph.D. in economics from Wenger University of Strasbourg in France. In addition to French, he can speak fluent English, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, German is completely worthy of the nickname "Professor".Every time he goes to an away game, he will bring a thick book as a travel pastime. He looks like a scholar when he wears glasses, so everyone nicknamed him "Professor".

Be polite, even if the team loses, you will maintain your demeanor. This is Wenger's style, but this does not mean that Wenger has no anger!

Before the next day's training, Wenger appeared in front of everyone with a straight face.Wenger didn't use a lot of profanity to express his dissatisfaction, and he didn't let the players sleep in a tirade telling the players what they did wrong. He only said one sentence: "Today's leave is cancelled. , Practice three times a day."

Just this sentence is enough to make everyone understand that the head coach is very upset now.

Generally speaking, practicing twice a day can make professional players frown, while practicing three times a day is completely punitive training.

Of course, no one objected, and Reyes frowned during the training process. He scored the team's lowest score of 4 points after only playing half of the game, while Rosicky, who came on as a substitute for him on the other side, Is to get the highest 7 points.

Could it be that if he went to the main position?

A Champions League title does not satisfy Reyes, he hopes to help Arsenal to glory.But this game poured cold water on him and made him realize the problem of the team-too young.

Of course, there are also his own status issues.

How can you be in good shape?Can score goals and assists!So the teammates found that Reyes shot more times suddenly. Every time he got the ball, no matter whether he was in the front or back, he would always shoot or something!

Teammates, especially Rosicky, were puzzled by what Reyes was doing.To be honest, he still showed a certain respect for Reyes, who was able to win the World Cup Silver Ball Award. After all, his performance in the World Cup was absolutely phenomenal.But seeing Reyes' performance in reality made him a little surprised.

Originally, Rosicky still planned to serve as Reyes' substitute, but now looking at Reyes' performance, he completely gave up the main position!You see, he is now a midfielder who practiced shooting. Isn't this crazy or what?
Of course, the punishment of practicing three times a day cannot be too long, otherwise not only the players will be dissatisfied, but also some unnecessary injuries will be caused. So after two consecutive days of practicing three times a day, the team finally resumed normal training strength.In the past two days, everyone has been tossed to death, only a few people such as Jenas are still acting normally.

The most tiring one was Reyes. Not only did he have to complete this devilish training, but he also had to train his own shooting. He was as tired as a dead dog every day.How can there be time to think about stress?
Of course, the effect of such crazy shots is still very poor. Not only are most of the long-range shots outside the penalty area hitting the plane, but even the shots inside the penalty area are either too straight or weak. Often, there is only one shot in seventeen or eighteen shots. scored.

"Hey, you can pass the ball to me, Antonio!" Torres said a little dissatisfied: "At this time, we should give the opportunity to someone with better footwork!"

Two days after the third round of the Premier League game, it is time for the transfer window to end.After Reyes played in the Champions League, Real Madrid lost interest and turned to Ronaldo, but Ronaldo was retained by Ferguson and decided to continue to play for Manchester United, marking the end of this summer soap opera.

The Premier League's transfer stage has come to a close. The undisputed king of the summer bid belongs to the capital predators Chelsea. They brought the Ukrainian nuclear warhead Shevchenko from AC Milan for 5100 million euros. In addition, they are worth 2360 million. Euros for Nigerian midfielder Mikel and 1300 million euros for Dutch central defender Boulah Luz.The magic wing Duff, who was in decline, was sold to Newcastle for 1550 million euros.

Ferguson also started the road to rebuilding the Red Devils. After buying Carrick for 2650 million euros, he sold the Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, who was "specially able to score goals," to Real Madrid.

Not to be outdone by Liverpool, one of the Premier League's four giants, Benitez bought Bellamy, Dirk, Pennant and several strikers in one go, trying to increase the attacking power of the Red Army.

In addition, Arsenal's rivals in the same city, Tottenham, were also stimulated by Arsenal's European champions. After releasing Carrick, they bought forward Berbatov and Senegalese midfielder Zocola, trying to revive majestic!
Among the semi-finals, Arsenal invested a lot, but they were the only one that made a profit!After buying Torres and Rosicky for 5500 million euros, Wenger announced that Arsenal had a surplus of 1200 million pounds last year.When everyone is increasing their investment, Wenger is still relying on the path of cultivating young players, which makes Arsenal a bit unique.

And this way is now being doubted by many people. In the first three rounds of the Premier League, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Liverpool have outstanding records and rank high. Only Arsenal has one win and one loss, and their performance is worrying.This can not help but make people wonder, is Wenger's management method really wrong?

Entering September, the first week will be the first match of the 2008 European Cup qualifiers. Players who have the task of playing for the national team have flown out of London to report to the national team.Inside the lively Kearney training base, it became deserted in a blink of an eye.

Reyes, Cesc Fabregas, and Torres are also going to represent Spain in the underdog Liechtenstein. In the end, Spain beat the opponent 4-0. Reyes was active and shot a lot, but after 90 minutes of the game, He still hasn't scored a single goal.

Since the beginning of the new season, Reyes has participated in six games, including two Champions League qualifying games, two league games, one European Super Cup, and one European Cup qualifier. He has not scored a goal in six games, even There is only one assist, which makes many gun fans restless.

They even scolded the club, why didn't they sell Reyes to Real Madrid?At that time, Reyes, who had the halo of the "World Cup Silver Ball Award", was still hot, but now the value will definitely depreciate.A few fans have even pulled up a banner in front of the club's gate: "Sell him while he's still valuable!"

Reyes dismissed these voices of criticism. It doesn't matter what the outside world says about him, what matters is what achievements he can make!He believes that as long as he can lead the team to victory, or even win the championship, these gossip and even criticism and insults will disappear, which is more effective than using his mouth to defend himself with [-] sentences.

Reyes continued to be silent, as was the young Arsenal after a crushing defeat.As the head coach, Wenger did not express any views on those gloating voices in the media, and the club owner Hill Wood did not talk about this matter. He would rather talk about Arsenal's youth with the media who came to interview him. training camp.

After the national team game, those players who participated in the national team game returned to the team one after another, and the team started tactical joint training. Three days later, they will welcome Middlesbrough at their home court.

Arsenal beat Middlesbrough 7-0 at Highbury last season. The last time Middlesbrough visited Arsenal to win at home was on April 2001, 4. Dragon leads to defeat.The newly transferred Gallas replaced Flamini as the left back, and Rosicky replaced Reyes as the starting left back without any surprise.

In the first half of this game, Arsenal continued their sluggish state since the last game. Facing Middlesbrough's "strangling lineup" of five midfielders, the young Gunners seemed timid. .The skilled Rosicky has gradually attracted the attention of England coaches after two consecutive games. In this game, Middlesbrough made a strict defense against the Czech player who sent three assists in two games.

In the first two games, Rosicky was able to catch his opponents by surprise.And now in the skirmish, Rosicky was struggling.

In the 8th minute, Rosicky passed the ball directly to the left side of the penalty area. Downing of Middlesbrough made a pre-judgment and intercepted the ball before Ljungberg. Man, hit the goal easily.

0: 1!

Boro took the lead!
The lagging Arsenal stepped up their offensive. They tried to control the rhythm of the game, but they were always limited by the slow rhythm and could not play effective cooperation.Especially Rosicky on the left. Rosicky, who took the starting position for the first time, wanted to impress the head coach. He showed his desperate spirit in the Bundesliga. The speed was flawed, and the fighting spirit made up for it!
Although the opponent is physically strong and has a fierce style, Rosicky is also very hardworking.When gangsters meet fools, one person will always be injured!

So Rosicky was off the field. In a one-on-one shovel, he collided with the opponent, and the sole of the opponent's foot slammed on his foot. The painful Czech midfielder rolled all over the ground and had no choice but to end. .

Of course, Rosicky's end was not without contribution. Middlesbrough midfielder Pogatez, who shoveled him, was also shown a Ruby God of War card, so he can rest first.Pogatets also knew that it was inevitable that he would be sent off for his actions, so he turned and walked off the field without saying anything. When passing by the sidelines, he even greeted Rosicky on the stretcher and expressed his apology.

Pogatez's friendly action won the applause of the gun fans, which was even bigger than the applause of Reyes' appearance!

The camera at this scene has long been aimed at Reyes. Everyone knows that Rosicky is off, and it must be Reyes who is going to play.

Reyes was also somewhat unexpected. Originally, he thought that Rosicky could still perform, but he didn't expect to give himself the opportunity so soon.

Since you are so modest, then I will be disrespectful!

Reyes didn't have time to warm up. After taking the field, he ran two steps and hadn't touched the ball. Boro scored with a quick counterattack.Morrison broke into the right side of the penalty area after cooperating with Yule kicking the wall from the right. Morrison scored a low shot from 12 yards from the right rib of the penalty area.It was also Middlesbrough's only shot on goal in the first half.

"Offensive attack!" Reyes hurriedly conveyed Wenger's latest "imperial decree" to his teammates!

Middlesbrough must have studied the last game where Arsenal lost to Manchester City as a guest. After scoring a goal, they firmly held the penalty area and tightened the fence. At the same time, they left two speed players in the frontcourt to counterattack, allowing Arsenal Don't dare to press all the way!

Reyes dribbled the ball from the left, and Middlesbrough's off-field player was a right midfielder, so now there are only three players in Middlesbrough's midfield, and it is very difficult to defend.

A midfielder came up to cover and prevented Reyes from going down to look for a chance.

Reyes went to the middle, and then suddenly passed the ball to the bottom line. New aid Gallas, who also started for the first time, received the ball.Reyes originally meant to ask Gallas to hit him back again, but Gallas took the ball and made a low cross, aiming directly at his fellow Henry!

Woodgate, who newly joined Middlesbrough, knew that this was a good opportunity to perform, so he jumped hard and wanted to clear the ball.But because he was too excited, the top part of his header was slightly deflected, and the football did not fly far.

Reyes was right in front of the football and unmarked!

There was a sigh from the stands, and some disappointed fans even covered their eyes!
How could it be Reyes who is in such a bad state?Why not Henry or Torres?No matter how bad it is, Gilberto is much more reliable than Reyes? !

Reyes didn't hear the sigh, his eyes were only on the football under his feet and the goal in front of him.He knows that this goal is very important to the team. The team is behind at home and must score a goal!
In the disappointed eyes of the fans in the stands, Reyes stepped forward with his left foot, pointed his fingers backwards, assumed a standard shooting posture, and then shot vigorously!
The shot was so powerful that even after the shot was over, Reyes flew up by himself!
Middlesbrough goalkeeper Schwarzer only had time to wave his hand, and saw the football fly into the goal with afterimages!
"goooooooooooooooal! Reyes scored his first goal of the season!"

Reyes, who scored the goal, ran and shouted excitedly. He took off his jersey and ran behind the goal, kicked down the billboard, and beat his chest hard against the stands behind the goal. roar.

"I-am-back!! I-am-back!!!!!!"

(End of this chapter)