Godfather Of Champions

Dunn carefully considered the issue of Arsenal's new tactics.

Arsenal played ugly in these three league games, but they all won. Dunn doesn't think this is a coincidence. He thinks Wenger is using the league to train for the Champions League. It is not easy for Arsenal to make any breakthroughs in the league this season, and in the Champions League, he set a record for the club to reach the semi-finals for the first time in history. He will never give up so easily.

It seems that Wenger really wants to focus on defense in the Champions League. It's just that Dunn really didn't expect that Wenger's defensive change in this Champions Cup would be because of himself.

Now Dun En has no sense of accomplishment at all, he has a headache.

If Arsenal decides to defend... Dunn doesn't doubt Wenger's ability to train that team, they can definitely do it. The key to the problem is not how the opponent is, but how to deal with it. What about Nottingham Forest?

If Arsenal defended and Nottingham Forest also defended... this game would be impossible to play. Are everyone in their penalty area waiting for the 90-minute game time to end?

Dunn carefully recalled the two-round match between Real Madrid and Arsenal. He can't remember the specific situation. He remembers Henry's goal at Real Madrid's home court, a typical quick counterattack. Arsenal didn't seem to invest much in the offense, but the efficiency was very high. And their dense defense also makes Real Madrid helpless.

If this is what Arsenal will use to deal with the Forest in the future, how should the Forest team respond?

Arsenal has a group of superstars who can determine the outcome of the game alone. Dunn believes that they will be very handy when they play a defensive counterattack. Henry must be someone who must be strictly guarded, as well as Fabregas, Van Persie...etc.

Like Mourinho, Dunn also has a knot.

Since Mourinho landed in the Premier League, he has not beaten Dunn's team until now. And Dunn has not beaten Wenger since he led the team to the Premier League.

Is this a coincidence, or is it a fate?

The first round of the two sides will be held on April 19, and the second round will be played a week later. Dunn doesn't have much time to prepare, if Arsenal want to defend, then he will attack.

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Unlike going to Inter Milan, Dunn led the team to the hotel where he was staying in London by bus the day before the game.

"It's not like going to the Champions League at all." Ribery said this when chatting with everyone in the car, but he did not expect to get the approval of most people.

Everyone feels the same. At such a close distance, sitting in a bus to participate in the game, the league is really no different in peacetime. Shouldn’t the Champions League be higher and more distinctive?

No.

When everyone flew to Spain or Italy by plane, and then saw the Bernabéu Stadium and Meazza Stadium by bus, they would be a little excited and full of their desire for the game and the pursuit of victory.

Now when the red bus full of forest team players drove past the corner of the street and saw the ceiling of Highbury Stadium from a distance, everyone felt very calm and felt nothing.

They have to come to this stadium once every season. If they meet Arsenal in the League Cup or the FA Cup, they will come more often, even if they are excited.

Dunn felt that this mood was good, indicating that everyone had a normal heart. With the right mentality, the game will not be difficult to play.

He is not worried anymore.

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In addition to the English Civil War, this game has another eye-catching focus because it is the last European game in the history of Arsenal's home stadium at Highbury.

Countless people came on the day of the game. There were crowds of people outside Highbury Stadium and the lights were brightly lit. Apart from the fact that both sides are in the same country, it is more convenient for the away team fans to come and watch the football. See off the European war. Countless fans wearing nostalgic maroon Arsenal jerseys poured out from the exit of "Arsenal Metro Station". The crowd stretched forward in a meandering manner, and several crowds pointed to one point-hidden in the European-style villas in residential areas Highbury Stadium.

The Highbury Stadium, which can accommodate 38,500 people, is packed today.

When the fans entered the field one after another, the two teams were sitting in the locker room preparing for each.

"You don't need to adapt to the field. We are no stranger to this field. We have been practicing offense for more than a week, attacking in various routines and situations. Do you know why?" Dunn stood in front of the players, "Because I plan to attack on the road. This game, Arteta, you start."

The teammates looked at the Spaniard, and he nodded.

Dunn drew the midfield position on the tactical board, a very standard flat diamond.

"Your position should be higher and more positive."

Arteta continued nodding. "I see, boss."

"In addition... George." Dunn clicked on the circle behind.

"Protect him?" Wood asked.

Dunn looked at him, then nodded: "Yes, protect Arteta, as before, be careful of Fabregas." He hesitated for a moment, and then added: "Oh, if there is a chance, you too Plug in and participate in the offense."

The people in the locker room were stunned when Dunn said this. Dunn almost never asked Wood to participate in an attack. He gave Wood a variety of tasks, but there is only one word in a highly generalized summary-"defense".

Wood didn't even think that Dunn would say this, a surprised expression appeared on his face.

"Well, I mean there is a chance... on the premise of being defensive, do you understand, George?"

Wood nodded. "understand."

"That's good. You know that the offense is based on defense, George, and all the guys on the back line, you are the foundation."

"Boss, do you mean that they were all trampled underfoot?" Eastwood exclaimed.

"Huh?" Dunn didn't expect Eastwood to dismantle his stage. He was stunned when he was not prepared, his expression was hilarious.

A burst of laughter broke out in the locker room.

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Compared with the slightly relaxed atmosphere in the forest team's locker room, the expressions on everyone's faces in Arsenal's locker room are serious, even a little solemn.

Wenger is standing among the players, who have changed their jerseys.

"Everyone knows that Highbury Stadium will be demolished next season. Our home court is ninety-three years old. This game is her last European game. You know what I'm going to say, right?"

Some of the players nodded.

"How many trophies have we won in this stadium? I can't count them. She has witnessed the glory and victories of Arsenal. Today, she is the first place to host the Champions League semi-finals, her legend It's not over yet. Guys, don't let her leave any regrets!" Wenger's pre-match training is over here, it's not long, it's over in five minutes. The effect is immediate. The eyes of the Arsenal players are full of desire for victory, and the fire of passion is burning...

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"Okay, guys." Dunn looked down at his watch, it was almost time. "Get out there."

The players stood up one by one and walked towards the gate.

When Anelka walked past Dunn, Dunn nodded to him: "How is the state?"

Anelka stopped and turned to look at Dunn: "Not bad."

"It doesn't sound too excited..."

"Score a few goals and get excited."

Dunn laughed: "Go."

Anelka bowed his head and walked out. He knows what the coach wants to say, or what he is worried about. This was the day when he returned to Highbury. He knew very well what would be coming when his name was called out on the stadium broadcast after a while-definitely not cheers and applause.

But he has long been used to it, so the coach doesn't need to worry about this. If those fans don't boo him, Anelka probably has no motivation yet.

He has long been used to playing football amid boos and curses.

When Dunn's eyes were still following Anelka, Albertini stood in front of him.

"Thank you, boss."

"Thank me for what I do?" Dunn felt strange.

"You gave George a chance..."

"Ha..." Dunn smiled, "It's still early. He is still far behind."

"But at least you gave him a direction, or a hint. This is very important, boss."

Dunn acquiesced, and then changed the subject: "Hey, Demi. Just stay in the UK after you retire. I think the members of the coaching staff will be happy to see you join."

Albertini shook his head: "I'm afraid not, Boss. I like Italy, I am Italian, I hope my coaching career can start in Italy."

"It's a pity..." Dunn frowned. He thought of the "telephone door" this summer. He really didn't want Albertini to go to the muddy water in the future.

"Don't worry, Boss. I think maybe one day we will meet again on the sidelines of the game? That's something I look forward to."

Dunn thought of Keen, and he sighed: "Why do you like to be my opponent so much?"

"Because I defeated you, it would be very fulfilling to look at your irritated expression." Albertini laughed, "I should go out."

Dunn waved.

There was no one in the locker room, except himself. He looked at the empty dressing room and walked out afterwards.

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Players from both sides ran out of the player's tunnel, setting off the first climax in the stands. When Arsenal fans saw the French striker Anelka appearing in the starting lineup of Nottingham Forest, they booed a tacit collective boo.

"It's really unfair." The TV commentator quipped, "Arsenal, who sold Anelka for a profit, used half of the transfer income to buy Henry, and the other half built the most modern training in the history of the Arsenal club. The base-the Kearney training base. Without the money, Wenger's team may now need to go to the hotel to change and shower every day after training."

While speaking, Henry's name was called out on the stadium radio, and the boo was replaced by huge cheers and applause.

"Welcome Thierry Henry, King of Highbury, Captain of Arsenal!"

Wearing the captain's armband, Henry, who was walking at the forefront of the team, raised his arm, showing his leadership qualities. He first came to Arsenal as Anelka's successor, but he did not expect that now he is doing much better than Anelka. In the club he is the king and the banner figure, in the French national team he is the core figure second only to Zidane.

And Anelka became Judas who was cast aside.

The world is impermanent and good fortune makes others better than this.

In the harsh cheers, Nicolas Anelka raised his head high and stepped into this stadium that once brought him countless glory, but now only ruthless boos and swear words, has become the palace of others.

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"This is the last UEFA Champions League match at Highbury Stadium and the first time Arsenal have reached the Champions League semi-finals since the establishment of the team! On such a memorable special day, Wenger's team will never allow Lost to Nottingham Forest at home. Similarly, this is the first Champions League led by talented coach Tony Dunn, and he broke into the semi-finals in one fell swoop. They can look forward to more and will never stop here. This is In the civil war in English football, two teams with historical origins have come together. Welcome to watch the first round of the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League semi-final live broadcast by eSPN!"

Dunn walked out of the corridor and found Wenger standing in front of the coach's bench of the home team. He took the initiative to walk up and stretch out his hand.

"Mr. Wenger, I don't wish your team good results."

Wenger responded with a smile: "Similarly, Mr. Dunn."

"Then, see you after the game."

"See you after the game."

The two head coaches simply greeted and separated. Although the personal relationship between the two people is good, they are still enemies before the game. They can't be too close to each other. That would have a bad influence on the players.

The **** fans in the North Stand of Highbury kept chanting "Arsenal" and "Highbury". And Nottingham Forest is tit-for-tat in the South Stand. They chanted the name of Nottingham Forest, trying to make this game the home of Nottingham Forest.

Dunn returned to his seat, beside him, the coaching staff and substitute players took their seats one after another, and everyone was looking forward to the next game.

UEFA Champions League... semi-finals. Dunn took a deep breath.

The referee's whistle sounded.

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