Chapter 218: Change the core
Arsenal's ball control is very closely carried out. According to the team's peak state, they should not actually be able to balance the ball with their opponents under Manchester City's press. After all, the Gunners' ball control can be regarded as unique in the entire European club.
Another issue is involved here, that is, the physical hidden dangers of the Arsenal players.
The fair and temptation of the first half did not reveal this. When the opponent's offensive became fierce at the beginning of the second half, the players began to feel overwhelmed.
In this case, at this moment, some mistakes began to occur frequently.
In the 63rd minute of the game, the ball rights of both sides continued to be exchanged and then finally fell at the feet of Manchester City. Blue Moon's offense was still fast and direct.
David Silva made a straight pass in the middle and passed the ball behind the Gunners' right forward Walcott, and then Milner, who followed up, successfully got the ball.
When Alves quickly saved up to interfere with and block the opponent's attack, Milner had already divided the ball out again, and Dzeko, who was in the middle, successfully got the ball.
"Decko took the ball to the front, and the defender did not push forward rashly. The Gunners made the opponent come to the threat area too easily in the defense. He must delay time and wait for his teammates to return to defense."
However, Arsenal's back line wants to drag, but their opponents don't have this intention.
"Decko dribbled forward with great strides. His movements were very fast and he didn't give the Gunners a time to react on the back. Vermall had to go up. The two were about to contact and pass the ball! The ball was given to Aguero who was inserted on the right, and changed direction to the person!"
The next moment, countless scenes that Arsenals didn't want to see happened. He saw half of Mertesacker had been detained by Aguero, and the opponent's forward was about to enter the gap area behind the defender.
"Body blocking! A very smart way, Mertesak got stuck with Aguero, the ball was out of his control, Szczesni decisively attacked and rushed towards the ball, and he held the ball firmly in his arms!"
"boom!"
In the stands, tens of thousands of gun fans made calls for a lifetime. Once Aguero seized this opportunity to hit the ball into the goal again, they could not imagine what the team could do in the remaining time.
After all, the Gunners' condition was sluggish in this game. It's okay to fall behind by one goal. After the score behind is larger, the team cannot always rely on Liu Feng to save the team alone.
"This time the goalkeeper has made a contribution. Szczesni and Aguero's feet are just a moment away. After all, he is almost over his old teammate."
When Szczesny stood up and threw the ball with his hand, the players on both sides had already come back to their senses from the thrilling scene just now.
The game entered a fierce confrontation again. Arsenal controlled the ball, but was unable to send the ball out of the middle. During the halftime break, Liu Feng was not allowed to break through from the left, and the opponent's oppression was not used several times.
Under this circumstance, Wenger's brows were already frowning tightly, and he also realized that there were problems with the overall condition of the team. It can even be said that the players who participated in the battle with Chelsea and Tottenham all had this problem.
Then, it's time to make adjustments.
In the 65th minute of the game, the professor made two substitutions without waiting any longer.
Midfielders Rosici and James Rodriguez came on as a substitute, replacing Ganso and Walcott respectively.
Such a substitution can definitely be said to be very bold, because it involves changes in the midfield core.
"Rossici replaced Ganso as a substitute. Such a substitution is quite risky. Once Rosici cannot quickly adapt to the rhythm of the game, the Gunners' midfield may be completely suppressed by Manchester City."
He Wei spoke out in the commentary room, and the commentators from major platforms also held the same idea as him. After all, Gansuo's performance in recent seasons is obvious to all. He is definitely an indispensable core role in the Gunners' midfield.
For a moment, even some new gun fans were in a state of trepidation. They all felt that the professor had made a chess move. In their opinion, it was difficult for a substitute player like Rossicky to play a role in such a battle.
However, not everyone thinks so. Liu Jianhong and Zhan Jun, who were invited to comment on the live broadcast platform, gave different interpretations directly, because they both came from the period when Arsenal once had Rossica as the core.
"At this time when changes are needed, Rosici's appearance can definitely bring something different to the team. I think old gun fans are very clear that as a violinist on the court, even Rosici is now fully competent as the core of any other team's midfield."
Yes, those Arsenal fans who have followed the team since the Gunners' downturn agree with this. If we look at the results, Rosici is actually a top student who has a stable A. Although he is not as outstanding as a student of S, there is no big problem to use him at any time.
"The ball started to appear at Rossiki's feet and the player quickly integrated into the team. He looked in good shape."
When He Wei's surprise words sounded, the game on the court had entered the next stage. Arsenal's style of playing changed after Rossicky came on the court. This player who is good at using delicate techniques to control and pass the ball makes the Manchester City midfielders' pressing can no longer find a way.
When people slowly realize this, time has entered seventy minutes later.
Pellegrini, who was on the sidelines, finally moved when he saw this situation. He turned around and looked at the team's bench, and then quickly pointed out the two players.
In the 72nd minute of the game, Manchester City also chose to substitute, with midfielders Garcia and Fernandinho making their debut, replacing Nasri and Milner respectively.
Subsequently, Blue Moon officially changed to the 4231 formation, Yaya Toure and Garcia appeared in the position of double midfielders, and the three-man configuration in the midfield became a combination of Aguero, David Silva and Fernandinho.
Such a direct contraction formation also made Pellegrini's tactical changes intuitively show. The coach who is good at using open conspiracy directly announced to everyone that Blue Moon will enter the position defense stage in the next fifteen minutes.
In this way, the gun fans who made mistakes in Manchester City's continuous attack and then seized the opportunity to counterattack and the gun fans who had fantasies were completely shut down.
Chapter completed!