Chapter 79 We have the advantage

   In Chen Ran's memory, in this season's League Cup, it was Middlesbrough that upset Arsenal and finally won the first significant championship trophy in the club's more than 100-year history.

  How come it has now become Arsenal to advance?

   Is it because of the butterfly flapping its wings?

  What Chen Ran didn't know was that it was because of him that he attracted Wenger's attention, and he lost his temper rarely in the team.

   For Arsenal players who have always set their goals on the Premier League and the Champions League, a League Cup title is really not in their eyes.

   The championship that Chen Ran must fight for here is a stamina-consuming rib in their eyes.

   It's just that this time because Wenger got angry, the Arsenal players had to sell their efforts and pressed Middlesbrough, who wanted to turn over and call the shots.

   "Alas, we have to play one more game."

   "I'm exhausted."

   "The boss is so greedy that he didn't even spare the League Cup."

   This is the voice of the Arsenal players.

  The Arsenal players who have fought in the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, and League Cup have now reached their limit, exhausted physically and mentally, and they are all supported by one breath.

  Chen Ran wondered about the generalization, but the preparations that should be made are still the same.

   In the face of the strongest team in the UK at present, Crystal Palace has been full of energy up and down.

   Guardiola, who has now fully entered the role of assistant coach, specially found the video of all recent Arsenal matches, and made editing analysis in person.

  In this era, the division of labor among football coaches is far less detailed than in the future.

   A position like a video analyst, let alone a small club like Crystal Palace, even those big clubs don’t have a few special settings.

   Looking at the familiar faces in the video, Chen Ran knew that his strongest opponent had appeared since he crossed over.

   Although Chelsea's staffing structure was also strong before, they had too many newcomers who just arrived this summer, and they are far from being run in well.

   Coupled with the fact that "The Tinker" Ranieri doesn't seem to be very good at commanding big-name players, this makes Chelsea's actual combat effectiveness far lower than its paper strength.

   Arsenal is different. Wenger has been coaching for many years. Whether it is ability, record or prestige, they are all convincing, which allows Arsenal players to maximize their strength.

   "Boss, we are all familiar with Arsenal's two main strikers, Henry and Bergkamp."

   "Especially Henry, who has scored 17, 17, 24, 24 league goals in the last four seasons."

   "Especially last season, Henry not only scored 24 goals, but also 23 assists. This is a very terrifying data."

   "And so far this season, he has scored 20 goals. It is not a problem for the number of goals to reach a new high, and he is likely to win this year's Premier League Golden Boot."

   Having said that, Guardiola stopped, looked at Chen Ran and asked:

   "Boss, what should we do? Do we still use a four-back formation?"

   Although it was not stated clearly, it is clear that Guardiola lacks confidence in Southgate and Vidic defending Henry and Bergkamp alone.

  Chen Ran touched the stubble on his chin and turned to look at Southgate.

   "Gareth, you played against Arsenal a lot when you played in the Premier League. I would like to hear your opinion."

   "Boss, frankly speaking, I can't guarantee that I can defend Henry or Bergkamp. Their ability is indeed very powerful."

   Southgate spread his hands. It wasn't because he admitted that he was cowardly, but because his opponent was really too strong.

"Ok, I see."

  Chen Ran nodded, feeling confident.

  Southgate has always played for the middle and lower Premier League teams in his previous life. Although he was selected for the England national team, he was not an absolute main force.

   It is indeed a bit reluctant to let him defend Henry, who is currently at his peak.

"In this way, let's make some adjustments in this game. Let Vidic be in charge of marking Henry, and Thiago Silva will be in charge of defending Bergkamp. Gareth, you play Liberty, if they make mistakes, you have to be in time. Make up for them, understand?"

"clear."

   Hearing Chen Ran's arrangement, Southgate breathed a sigh of relief.

   He knew very well in his heart that, if nothing else, he would never be able to keep up with Henry's speed.

   Don't ask him how he knew it, ask is a lesson.

   "Boss, what about the midfielder position? Or am I partnering with Modric?"

When   Simeone heard that he wanted to add a free man, he immediately asked a question.

   "Modric's body is too thin, I'm afraid he won't be able to withstand the impact of the Premier League championship-level team. You and Yaya Toure will be the starting partner in this game."

   "Boss, if it is arranged like this, what about our offense?"

  Simeone is a little confused, and the usual midfield playmaker Modric and Cesc Fabregas don’t need one?

   "If there is a chance to counterattack, Diego will be yours to organize. The most important thing is to tighten the defense first. Understand?"

   "Understood, boss."

   After seeing Chen Ran explain the arrangement, Guardiola continued to introduce the characteristics of Arsenal's players based on the video.

   Left midfielder Pires, right midfielder Ljungberg, two midfielders Vieira and Gilberto Silva.

   Left-back Ashley Cole, two centre-backs Campbell and Kolo Toure, right-back Lauren.

  Goalkeeper Lehmann, as well as main substitutes Wiltord, Reyes, Edu, Parlour, Van Bronckhorst, Senderos, Kanu and so on.

   From the main force to the bench, they are all famous players in today's football.

  The more Guardiola introduced it, the more ugly the faces of the coaching staff.

   After Guardiola finished his introduction, Chen Ran coughed.

   He had to say something, or the battle would not be fought.

   "Everyone has heard Josep's introduction. Yes, Arsenal are very strong, at least far stronger than the current Crystal Palace."

   "But football matches don't just depend on the strength of the players. If that's the case, don't play the game, let's take out the players in their hands and compare the data to determine the winner or loser?"

   "Gareth, you should know the situation in Middlesbrough. Who is stronger between them and Arsenal?"

   "Of course Arsenal are stronger."

  Southgate replied succinctly without any hesitation.

   "Look, since even Middlesbrough, which is far inferior to Arsenal, can beat Arsenal away. So why can't we beat Arsenal on a neutral pitch?"

   "What's more, we have a huge advantage over Arsenal. As long as we make good use of this advantage, it will be enough for us to beat Arsenal."

   "We have an advantage?"

  Southgate, Guardiola and Simeone looked at each other and asked in unison.

   (end of this chapter)

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