After defeating Manchester City with three-to-zero, all the warm-up matches before the season ended. ￡∝,

All five warm-up matches won, which is rare in Arsenal's history. The most obvious change is that the organization in the middle is much more orderly than before. From front to back, every offense or defense is orderly, with clear layers and very rigorous control of the rhythm.

In addition to the great improvement of Arsenal's overall strength, Zhang Xu's role in it must not be ignored.

Faced with such a powerful Arsenal, all Premier League teams have the feeling of a wolf coming. The head coaches of various clubs have to use Arsenal and Zhang Xu as the main research object, analyze the characteristics and study countermeasures.

Of course, Arsenal itself will not be idle. In the days to come, Wenger will continue to increase the intensity of physical training to reserve physical fitness for the season, and further practice tactical formations to cultivate players' tacit understanding.

Especially the tacit understanding between the players. Although Zhang Xu is already very familiar with every member of the team, his teammates are not very familiar with Zhang Xu, which is also a relatively prominent issue reflected in the warm-up match.

At the same time, in order to continue to strengthen the team's midfield strength, Wenger is constantly replenishing his strength. After all, Arsenal's financial situation has been fully restored and there is a lot of money to squander.

However, there have not been any additional players yet, and the news of players leaving the team has been one after another.

First, the third goalkeeper Manone transferred to Sunderland, then forward Gervinho transferred to Roma, defender Miguel was loaned to Leicester, and Shamacher transferred to Crystal Palace freely. Forward Wellington was loaned to Murcia.

Although these players cannot be regarded as the main players. However, it is definitely not Wenger's style if he just goes out but doesn't enter, so even Zhang Xu can guess that Wenger will continue to increase the intensity of signings in the near future.

The most popular ones at the moment are Ozil, a teammate of Podolski's national team. Although Zhang Xu's joining greatly enhances the team's midfield strength, Arteta and Rosici in the midfield are all around thirty years old. The peak period has passed long ago and their condition has begun to decline, so we must find a suitable replacement immediately.

At this time, Ozil, who was not very happy in Real Madrid, appeared in front of Wenger. After Wenger's invitation and repeated persuasions from his national teammates, Ozil was obviously a little shaken.

Zhang Xu is naturally very familiar with Ozil. He has played against Ozil in three matches with Real Madrid. I have to say that Ozil is indeed a very powerful midfielder.

Although Zhang Xu didn't deal with Ozil much, he could still do the other party's ideological work through Ronaldo. So, after hearing that Wenger was trying hard to persuade Ozil to join, he called Ronaldo directly.

"Hi, zhang? Why did you call me when you have time? Didn't the league start soon?" Ronaldo's voice came out of the phone.

"Well, Cristiano, there is something you may need your help." Zhang Xu went straight to the point.

"Oh? What's the matter? Tell me!"

So, Zhang Xu briefly described the story of Ozil.

"You kid, you dig the corner of our team and you actually hope that I will help you with your work! zhang, it's a bit too much! Haha!" C Luo laughed.

"Hey, Cristiano, you know that Ozil is not very happy to stay with you. There is an old saying in China that is said that a forced melon is not sweet, so why should you stop him?"

"Well, okay, Ozil is really unhappy in the team, because he is not in the head coach's plan, so he may be cleaned up. However, zhang, to be honest, I really don't want him to leave, because sending him to you is equivalent to adding strength to your opponent! Especially when you go to your place, you will be even more terrible after having Ozil!"

"Haha, Cristiano, don't tell me, just because Ozil joins Arsenal, are you afraid of us?" Zhang Xu deliberately provoked Ronaldo.

"How is that possible? Well, since you say that, I will help you! Wait for good news!" C Ronaldo immediately denied it vigorously and took over the persuasion of Ozil.

"Okay, if you can't do it, then I really want to despise you!" Zhang Xucheng said with a hot iron.

"Hmph, underestimate me, are you? Arsenal is just waiting to accept Ozil, but zhang, if I do this, you owe me a favor, right?" C Luo said with a strange smile.

"No problem!" Zhang Xu understood what Ronaldo meant: "As long as I can do it in the future, I will never refuse!"

"Haha, okay! Just wait for your words!" Ronaldo achieved his goal, immediately hung up the phone and went to Ozil to do ideological work.

Two days later, Zhang Xu got the news from Podolski that Ozil had basically made it clear and agreed to transfer to Arsenal!

Zhang Xu is also very happy about this. If the team's strength is enhanced, the chances of winning various championships will be greatly increased. What is he going to Arsenal himself? Isn't it just to win more honors and championship trophys?

Before the start of the Premier League, apart from the personnel adjustment, a lot of things happened.

For example, on August 13, Arsenal reported a 21-man UEFA Champions League qualifiers to Europa League, and Zhang Xu was selected for granted.

The following is the list and number of 21 people:

Goalkeepers: 1-Szesny, 21-Fabiansky, 50-Martinez

Defenders: 3-Sania, 4-Murtsack, 5-Fermalen, 6-Koscheerny, 17-Monreal, 28-Gibbs

Midfielder: 7-Rossici, 8-Atta, 14-Walcott, 16-Ramzi, 18-Zhang Xu, 19-Caszorla, 22-Sanogo, 42-Esfield, 44-Gnabry, 58-Zeraron

Forward: 9-Podolsky, 12-Girou

In addition to the above 21 people, players born after January 1, 1992 and played for Arsenal for at least two seasons after the age of 15 will automatically enter the Champions League B roster. They include: 10-Wilhill, 15-Champion, 25-Jenkinson, 26-Flynnon, etc.

For example, in the mid-week international match day, in addition to Zhang Xu, several teammates were recruited to the national team to prepare for the friendly match. Mertesak and Podolsky were selected for the friendly match list of Germany and Paraguay in Kaiserslautern on August 14. Szesney was selected for the friendly match list of Poland and Denmark on August 14. Sarnia, Koscheerny and Giroud were selected for the French national team of Deschamps at the same time. They will play a friendly match against Belgium in Brussels on August 14. Wilshire, Chamberlain and Walcott were selected for the English national team at the same time. They will play a friendly match against Scotland at Wembley. Caszorla was selected for the squad of Spain away against Ecuador.

It has to be admitted that this international match day will have a great impact on Arsenal's league preparations, and the team's tactical exercises and tacit understanding between players will be affected.

Fortunately, Zhang Xu, the core of the team, did not receive the call from the national team, which is a great thing for Wenger.

On August 15, the team's international players rushed back to the team to actively prepare for the first round of the league.

At this time, various British sports media began to give clubs odds to win league championships.

Although Arsenal has joined La Liga assist King Zhang Xu and has almost perfect performances in five warm-up matches, not all media are optimistic about Arsenal this season.

William Hill, a world-renowned gambling company, gave odds to win the Premier League giants. Chelsea ranked first with 8 losses of 15, Manchester City followed closely behind with 2 losses of 5 losses, with Manchester United losing 2 losses of 9 losses, and Arsenal only ranked fourth, with 1 losses of 6 losses.

Although the odds are not very high, many media still gave Arsenal high praise, for example, published an article on August 15:

The article reads: After many consecutive wins in warm-up matches, many favorable factors gradually emerged. Sarnia returned to normal and took on the heavy responsibility of right-wing defense, and repeatedly faced her former teammate Nasri.

Gibbs was still indestructible despite being hit by Milner, Sabaretta and Navas on the left.

Koscheerney's middle lane was as stable as a rock, blocking the opponent's low crosses many times. Mertesack's powerful air-control ability also made the opponent's high-altitude bombing without any threat.

Ramsey was reborn in Nirvana, and his one pass and one shot reflects the Welshman's comprehensive ability as a midfield metronome. Arteta continued his stable performance, with a good vision of passing and controlling, providing good guarantees for Arsenal's quality from defense to offense.

Podolsky and Walcott cooperated with their teammates, and they all made good passes and shots.

The most important thing is that after China zhang joined, Arsenal finally had a real core and could control the rhythm of the game!

In the previous few warm-up matches, we were surprised to find that as long as China zhang plays, Arsenal can control the rhythm of the game in a very short time and quickly take the initiative in the game.

In the past, Arsenal always had a chronic disease of defense, especially the gap between the central defender and the fullback was infinitely magnified due to the weakness of the low-covering area of ​​the back midfielder.

Now, because of China, his perverted speed and beyond imagination can allow his defensive organization to extend to every corner of the court, so that Arsenal's previous defensive chronic diseases have completely solved.

Arsenal without shortcomings is very scary! They have the strength to compete for the league championship this season, or even the championships of other events!
Chapter completed!