Strong Waist

Chapter 4 The new season, the first round!

In the afternoon training game, Le Kai also played well.

Halfway through, the professor ordered Le Kaido to make a threatening long pass, preferably with Podolski or Gervinho.

In this regard, Lucky is also fully implemented.

The two-footed long pass came to the opponent's neutral position with precision.

But the problem is that neither of them can run.

In other words, they didn't even see this gap.

Wenger was a little helpless.

Give Walcott a try with Lucky.

I have to say, the effect is remarkable.

Walcott and Lucky can form a good echo.

And after many long passes, Le Kai seems to have tasted the sweetness, and is no longer willing to defend silently.

After a cooperation with Arteta, a knife-like through ball was passed.

Another time was during a quick counter-attack, receiving a pass from a teammate near the middle circle, and directly using the outer instep to create a large arc without stopping the ball.

Hit directly from the left flank to the right flank Walcott's feet.

This big arc directly shocked the coaching staff to their jaws.

To be honest, from Lucky's point of view, they could see Suarez in front of them.

There was also Podolski ready to start, but the movement of Walcott on the right did not notice at all.

And there are several people in the middle, and there are blind spots.

Not to mention how the footwork is, just how this guy sees this neutral position is terrifying enough.

The pass made the professor's heart heat up.

He hoped that Lucky would take another kick.

But unfortunately, after this pass, Lucky couldn't replicate it again.

Instead, start the defense with peace of mind.

At first, the professor thought that Lucky couldn't find a good opportunity, or that he just got caught.

But Patras suddenly flashed a scorer.

The main team 1:0 substitute team!

Wenger opened his mouth slightly, recalling the previous warm-up match.

It was as if after Arsenal had an advantage or a lead, the guy also started to go all-in on defense.

So, this is... sub-slave? !

One goal ahead and start to defend the point to the death.

Wenger wanted to cry without tears.

He thinks, Mourinho will like this guy!

......

After the training, Wenger stood in front of everyone with a tactical board. Everyone knows that this is the announcement of the match list.

Tomorrow is August 18th, the first round of the 2012/2013 Premier League season is about to start.

"My name is called, and I will participate in tomorrow's game!" Wenger looked around and looked down to read his name.

"Suarez, Podolski, Walcott, Arteta, Gervinho..."

Everyone whose name was called looked happy. After all, entering the roster in the new season is a good start for them.

It was not until the end that Wenger looked up, closed the list, and read out the last name.

"Lucky!"

Lucky's expression was flat, as were the others.

It shouldn't be too surprising for Lucky to enter the big list.

On the one hand, Lucky had a dazzling performance at the end of last season.

On the other hand, many players are eager for Lucky to play.

For example, Captain Vermaelen.

Since the departure of Alexander Song, Vermaelen's defensive pressure has skyrocketed.

Even though Alexander Song likes to rush forward, when defending, the opponent's attackers have to pass Alexander Song first.

And now?

Arteta, Diaby, Ramsey, Santos, Chamberlain, none of them are defensively active.

Ramsay is better, but that's about it.

This defensive midfielder is not the same, and the pressure is all on the back line.

And if Le Kai is on the court, a defensive gate will be placed directly on the back midfielder.

The opponent doesn't even want to go around, and Vermaelen's defensive pressure will be much less.

Vermaelen came over, patted Lucky on the shoulder and said, "Congratulations, and a good performance tomorrow."

Lucky was a little surprised.

It looks like he's a starter.

Others have the same idea.

They didn't have any surprises for Lucky to play.

After all, they see everything in their eyes.

Performance at the end of last season + warm-up performance + training performance = substitute/starter!

If Le Kai is not qualified to play, then none of the defensive midfielders in this vote is qualified.

Back at Billy's house that night, Lucky announced the good news.

In this regard, Billy seemed to be prepared, and he directly showed three tickets.

"Look! I'm ready!" Billy boasted, shaking his ticket.

Lucky was surprised: "did you know that I would be in the big list?"

Billy shrugged; "If Wenger's performance at the end of last season can't be confirmed by Wenger, then we can only doubt the professor's vision!"

"The professor is still very discerning. You are on the big list again, and you may have to start!"

In this regard, Le Kai shook his head and said, "Probably not, the professor said that he would let me practice for half a season!"

Wenger was open and honest with Lucky this time.

He needs Lucky to practice for half a season. If his performance is still good, then Lucky will be able to get the status of the starting main force.

In this regard, Lucky did not have any complaints,

After all, it's been a season.

And there is still the possibility of coming off the bench this half season, which is much stronger than before.

......

The next day, at 15:30 pm London time.

2012/2013 Premier League first round Arsenal VS Sunderland has started 30 minutes.

The score between the two sides is 1:1.

Starting lineup for both sides:

Arsenal (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Szczesny.

Defenders: Jenkinson, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Gibbs.

Midfield: Diaby, Arteta, Cazorla.

Forwards: Gervinho, Suarez, Podolski.

......

Sunderland (4-5-1):

Goalkeeper: Mignolet.

Defenders: Richardson, O'Shea, Kular, Craig Gardner.

Midfielders: Maclean, Colback, Catmull, Rasson, Campbell.

Forward: Sessegnon.

At the beginning of the game, Arsenal relied on an attacking opportunity, and Podolski assisted Suarez to score a goal.

But Arsenal's lead only lasted for two minutes. Sunderland relied on a defensive counterattack opportunity. Campbell drove in and went directly to the penalty area, assisting and breaking the goal.

After that, the game fell into a stalemate for a period of time.

The game also made the hearts of the Arsenal fans watching.

They clearly feel that, although in attack, Arsenal have absolute pressure.

But the defense seemed so weak.

The counterattack that time was neither sharp nor too fast.

But the opponent is scoring.

Arteta and Diaby just watched each other pass through the midfield, and they didn't cause any restrictions at all.

As mentioned before, the pressure was all on Vermaelen's side.

The disrupted Arsenal defensive line faced the opponent's multi-person attack.

This goal stunned Arsenal fans, as well as the professor.

They never imagined that Arsenal's defense could be so weak.

The opponent stabbed and broke.

And now based on the deficiencies in defense, Arsenal did not dare to press forward, resulting in a very strange stalemate.

The professor couldn't sit still. He stood on the sidelines, frowning at the back line.

He never thought that after Arsenal left Alexander Song, they would enter such a weak defensive state.

A team like Sunderland can even break Arsenal's goal.

It's just a joke.

But have to face the problem.

The defensive midfielder position does have a defensive problem.

Arteta's defense was not that active, and Diaby's performance was even less commendable.

Cazorla's play was okay, but he was too far ahead to have time to pull back.

At this point, Arsenal conceded the ball again in the frontcourt, and Sunderland began to counterattack.

Sunderland midfielder Razon took the fast dribbling.

But when he came near the center circle, Arteta and Diaby both moved, but stopped quickly.

After watching Lasson enter their own half, the two who missed the opportunity could only watch the ball pass between them and come to the feet of Campbell on the left wing.

Arsenal's backline is frying again.

Gibbs rushed over in a hurry, but the opponent continuously changed direction and fell to the ground, and took advantage of the situation to complete the inside cut.

Mertesacker shoveled fiercely before the opponent entered the penalty area.

Even people dribble the ball directly.

"Cheer up!! What are you all doing?!!"

Vermaelen growled angrily.

He didn't understand what the midfielders were thinking. He didn't put the ball on it and watched the opponent pass it to the backcourt?

Arteta and Diaby are also embarrassed.

At this time, the on-site commentary was also angry.

"What? What is this doing? Get moving! Use your legs to run!!"

"Do you think you can make each other stop just by looking at it?!"

The anger of the on-site commentary was rendered to the fans.

They were also yelling in the stands.

"Go on! What the hell, what are you thinking?"