Red Rebels

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April 15, Highbury Stadium, London

When the referee blew the whistle to end the game, the audience was silent. Even the Gunners' die-hard fans became silent, because what they originally expected was a sniper battle, but who could have imagined that it turned out to be a sniper battle in the end. A game exclusively for the Red Rebels.

Mourinho did not save efforts for the upcoming Champions League, but sent all the main players to play in this crucial game.

The forward is Didier Drogba, the two wingers are Ronaldinho and Robben, the attacking midfielder is Kaka, the double defensive midfielders are Cesc Fabregas and Essien, and the defense line from left to right is Evra, Terry, Vidic and Alves, the goalkeeper is Cech.

Wenger's team has an advantage in the schedule. After Droylsden has successfully obtained a ticket to the UEFA Cup, they must settle for the next best thing and compete with Tottenham for the next game. tickets, which makes them take this game very seriously.

Yes, maybe the UEFA Cup is a drop in the bucket for Arsenal, who are now struggling with the difficulty of building a new stadium and the club's financial burden is heavy. But in fact, if they can't even enter the UEFA Cup, everyone can see what Arsenal will face. dilemma.

It is said that the Gunners' board of directors is already considering a capital injection from the outside world, which would further improve the Gunners' financial situation.

But no matter what, Arsenal has gone from being a strong contender for the championship last year to being in the middle of the pack now. The dissatisfaction of the fans is understandable, but fortunately most fans have not lost their minds. Clearly, it is not that Arsenal has regressed too much, but that the overall strength of the Premier League has improved too much.

Just like in this game, the Red Rebels almost gave Arsenal no chance from beginning to end.

This team, which is known as the most entertaining play style in the Premier League, firmly controlled the midfield from the beginning of the game. Although Arsenal struggled to support, in the end they were unable to withstand the crazy attack of the Red Rebels. , Robben scored first, followed by Drogba, and Arsenal's Henry got a goal back for the Gunners.

Arsenal, who once saw hope of equalizing the score, completely lost their fighting spirit after Kaka scored. The next game became a stage for Mourinho to train young players. In this game, Fabregas was in the midfield His scheduling and command were highly praised, while Wenger's heart was bleeding when he watched it on the sidelines.

Neither Nasri nor Rosicky, who had been transferred, could adapt to the Premier League style. Especially in this game, the midfield controlled by them was wantonly attacked by the Red Rebels, which ultimately led to the team losing 1:3. Suffered a heavy defeat at home.

Henry commented on his teammates after the game. He believed that the current situation of the team is very worrying. Young players cannot be entrusted with important tasks, and a large number of stars in their prime have left one after another, which makes Arsenal face a shortage of talent. This situation, coupled with the rapid rise of other competitors, makes Arsenal only able to compete for the UEFA Cup qualification this season.

“I regret the current predicament our team is experiencing, and I hope to change all this, but it still depends on the club’s will. I hope the team can show enough ambition next season to reverse the current situation! "

Many reporters guessed an implicit meaning from Henry's words, that is, the Frenchman, who is second in the Premier League's top scorer list this season, is already feeling dissatisfied with Arsenal's lack of competitive performance and signings. Disappointed, he may consider leaving the club if this continues next season.

The Frenchman has never lacked the market. If he makes it clear that he wants to leave Arsenal, many teams including Chelsea, Manchester City, Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid and others will covet him, and Wenger can also exchange Henry for a transfer. dues,

Further transform the team.

As for the Red Rebels, everyone's evaluation is stable. Kaka leads the scorer list with 28 goals. This is definitely a shocking number for a midfielder, especially when he assists. up to double digits.

Fabregas has taken up the vacancy after Beckham left very well. His and Michael Johnson's performances are very exciting. The Spaniard is more delicate and can bring more changes to the Red Rebels. The English genius can bring hardness to the Red Rebels midfielder, and his hard work and bloodiness are even more powerful weapons for the Red Rebels to repeatedly defeat powerful enemies.

The Dutchman Robben was the hero of the victory in this game with one pass and one shot. Although the main position this season is occupied by the Argentine genius Messi, the Dutchman still performed well, especially after the experience last season. After a serious injury, his performance this season proved to the world that the former Dutch Peter Pan has returned to his best condition and is even stronger.

After defeating Arsenal, the Red Rebels did not return to Manchester, but stayed directly in London to prepare for the away game with Chelsea in the first meeting of the Champions League.

Chelsea is currently fifth in the Premier League and has fallen out of the Champions League qualifying zone. Ranked above them are Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City. This is undoubtedly unacceptable for the defending champion Chelsea.

There have been predictions from the outside world. It is said that UEFA is somewhat unexpected about the intensity and strength of the Premier League this season, especially the improvement in the overall strength of the Premier League. They also attach great importance to Chelsea, the upstart of the Premier League. There once was an unstoppable player. A UEFA official who was willing to reveal his name said that Chelsea has considerable influence around the world.

"If they can't win a Champions League qualification in the league, maybe they win the Champions League, so we can have a good reason to make an exception for them. Otherwise, they can only go to the UEFA Cup!"

No one knows where this news came from, but the news has been recognized by many authoritative media in Europe. In other words, unless Chelsea can reach the top four in the league, otherwise, if they want to reach the Champions League, they will have to finish first this season. Win the championship.

Both things are very, very difficult. They are at a disadvantage in the league. After all, Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City have performed stably. It is undoubtedly difficult for them to make mistakes at critical moments. The Red Rebels are even more determined to win the championship, and in the Champions League, let alone The Red Rebels in the semi-finals, even if they reach the final, Chelsea will not be sure of victory if they encounter either AC Milan or Barcelona.

It is said that Ancelotti personally met with Abramovich and had a frank conversation. He wants to continue to insist on a two-front battle. It is best to win the European Champions Cup and obtain double insurance while maintaining the league.

It is for this reason that in the away game against Bolton, Ancelotti arranged for substitute players to play, and still defeated the opponent 0:2 away from home, and then returned to home to prepare for the game against the Red Rebels.

But for Ancelotti, he encountered the same problem as Mourinho, which is to attack or defend?

Some people say that Chelsea is a famous devil's home stadium. At Stamford Bridge, Carlo Ancelotti's team hardly loses, and its level of hell is not inferior to that of the Red Rebel Stadium, so the away teams that come here are basically Everything is based on defense.

Shevchenko, Crespo, Joe Cole, Lampard, Deco, Ballack, Emerson... these are all famous names. They have proven themselves at Stamford Bridge, and they are also working for Stamford Bridge. Fight for glory.

The offensive combination composed of this group of world-class players almost scares the whole of Europe. Even in the away game, Ancelotti's concept of "control instead of defense" is enough to ensure that the home team does not dare to attack easily, and allows Chelsea occupies the advantage on the field, and then uses these powerful stars to turn the advantage into a score.

But this time, Ancelotti encountered the Red Rebels, who have the most offensive power in the world!

Drogba, Villa, Ronaldinho, Messi, Kaká, Robben, Ribery...the attacking line composed of this group of world-class stars makes the Red Rebels known as the best in the world. The offensive team, coupled with the fact that the Red Rebels are very good at controlling, allows the Red Rebels to focus on their football philosophy no matter who the opponent is.

"So, what kind of tactics will Mourinho use when he visits Stamford Bridge this time?" Ancelotti asked his assistants such a question at the tactical discussion meeting.

Everyone's brows were tightly knitted together, because what they had to guess most was Mourinho, who was hailed as the most unpredictable football player around the world. The Portuguese almost never let people guess his thoughts.

In the first round away game, the offense can win away goals; the defense can avoid conceding goals. No matter which choice is made, there is nothing wrong with it. Correspondingly, if the Red Rebels attack, Chelsea has two options. First, It is to play against each other, but the risk is as you can imagine; the second is to defend and counterattack.

Of course, if the Red Rebels counterattack defensively, then Chelsea's tactics will be much simpler. They can press out and play with confidence, and then adjust according to the situation.

Fatty An glanced at his assistants and sighed secretly when he found that they were all speechless.

Although he is an opponent, he has to admit that the Red Rebels are so powerful that they feel helpless. There are even rumors that the Red Rebels may become the first team to successfully defend the European Champions Cup since its reform. Team.

Why?

Look at the Red Rebels' outstanding performance this season. They are fighting on multiple fronts but they continue to make gains. Especially after experiencing the torture of the devil's schedule in the second half of the season, this team not only did not collapse, but exploded. Astonishing combat effectiveness.

"Mourinho, what method did you use to coach such an almost perfect team?"

Ancelotti did not dare to say what he was thinking. After all, the Red Rebels are now their sworn enemies. However, he also knew very well that the Russian tycoon above him had always hoped that he could train Chelsea into a For the Red Rebels, he could even wave the rubles and sign in massively for this purpose.

It is undoubtedly very, very difficult to become a Red Rebel. The most basic thing is that Ancelotti must win the opponent at home.

In the first round of the league, Chelsea drew 1:1 with the Red Rebels at home. Abramovich was very dissatisfied with that game. Now if he fails to win the opponent again, waiting for him may be as cold as Abramovich's. The stink face of the Arctic.

"Be stable in the first 10 minutes and try to control the game and rhythm. Based on stability, let's see Mourinho's plan for the opening first!" Although he must win at home, Ancelotti is still unwilling to take risks.

On the other hand, in the conference room of the hotel where the Red Rebels stayed, Mourinho surprisingly arranged three opening moves!

"After the opening, I want to attack, the most unscrupulous attack. The two wings have to suppress Chelsea's full-backs, especially Ferreira. He is Chelsea's weakness. There is also Ashley Cole. Don't let him get in. "Go to attack, Leo!" Mourinho arranged the tactics for this game.

Messi nodded and agreed that he will start as the right winger in this game. His opponent will be Ashley Cole at left back. Messi's task is to use his active offense to suppress Ashley Cole. Well, let him not dare to "insert" easily.

"Chelsea's wing attack relies on the full-backs. Once the wing is blocked, their offense will be weakened by most of it. But in the center, Ricardo and Didier, you must give enough support and cooperation! "

Kaka and Drogba kept nodding. Mourinho didn't need to say more. They knew very well how to support and cooperate with the two wings. This is the tacit understanding they have established in the team over the years.

"Maybe you feel in your heart that my offensive tactics after the opening are risky, but let me tell you, guys, we have the most proud attacking combination in Europe, we have the most coveted defense in the world, and we have The world’s number one goalkeeper, we have the capital to stick to our own football philosophy!”

After a pause, Mourinho walked slowly, and every time he passed a player, he would pat them heavily on the shoulder.

"Some people say that it is difficult to play away games, but I think it is not difficult at all because there are so many possibilities for us to choose from. I am not afraid of Chelsea playing against us, because then we will get more results. Too many away goals is definitely something Ancelotti doesn’t want to see.”

With almost the same offensive power, everyone can see what kind of fate awaits Chelsea if the Red Rebels score more away goals, unless they can win overwhelmingly, but this It is undoubtedly very difficult.

"An away goal can almost dominate the two rounds of the game and put us in the most advantageous position. When the time comes, Chelsea will have a headache whether to attack or defend, but we can completely do it more easily. Look at this matter with an attitude, so my request to you is very simple!"

Mourinho placed his hands heavily on the table in front of the tactical board and made a dull sound.

"Guys, after the opening, we attacked wildly and unbridledly. I don't ask for much. I just want you to be faster than Chelsea and score a goal earlier, a crucial away goal. By then, This game will be completely dominated by us and then we will reach the Champions League final!"