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Chapter 78 Where's the Ball?

Just five days after Christmas, December 12 ushered in the 30th round of the Premier League.

As usual, Arsenal fans headed to the Emirates Stadium early, but this time, their expressions were extraordinarily heavy.

The club's continuous injuries hang over everyone in Arsenal like a haze.

Injuries to Wilshere and Cazorla hampered Arsenal's attack.

And Arteta's injury completely destroyed Arsenal's pass control system.

Arsenal fans were extremely depressed.

Why are the injuries concentrated in the midfield?Can't it be more symmetrical?The avant-garde or the defender, can't we share the pressure?

Of course, no injuries are the best case scenario.

But the current three generals in the Arsenal midfield are all injured and lying on the hospital bed.

Take a look at Arsenal's current midfield configuration.

Lucky, Diaby, Ramsey and a 'Zhang Juzheng'.

Which of these four can hold the ball and kick out of Arsenal's pass control system?

It's impossible to think about it with your ass.

Arsenal fans worry!

This lineup, they don't know how to arrange it, how to prepare for the next game.

And this also made Arsenal fans generally depressed.

But even so, they still went to watch the game at home.

So what if?
What if there is a chemical reaction?

In this round, they are going to play the 'Magpies' Newcastle United.

Newcastle's performance this season is still unsatisfactory. If it was Arsenal before, and they were playing at home, they would have no reason to lose.

But now, the midfielders have been injured one after another, and they don't know how to win the victory.

Near the start of the game, Arsenal fans stared at the starting list.

They want to see Cazorla or Arteta or Wilshere, whichever it is.

They hope the club played an April Fool's joke on them.

Although today is not April Fool's Day.

But Arsenal's starting lineup told them that this injury is a fact!
Arsenal (4-4-2):
Goalkeeper: Mannone.

Defenders; Sagna, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Jenkinson.

Midfielders: Chamberlain, Ramsey, Lucky, Diaby.

Forwards: Suarez, Walcott.

纽卡斯尔联（4-2-1-2-1）：
Goalkeeper: Krul.

Defenders: Thornton, Perch, Coloccini, Simpson.

Midfielders: Bigirimana, Tiot, Malvo, Obertan, Cisse.

Forward: Demba Ba.

"With this formation, are we going to play a defensive counterattack?"

On-site commentator George Adams said in surprise.

Wenger's Arsenal has never played a defensive counterattack, especially at home.

Wenger advocated the theory of 'football under his feet'. He despised all defensive counterattack tactics and felt that this was an insult to the sport of football.

Wenger advocated that football must take the initiative and play with enough passion.

But it is such a professor who has put on a defensive counterattack formation, which shows how bad the club's situation is.

The Arsenal fans also grew their mouths, wanting to curse, but suddenly discouraged.

What else could it be?
Don't play defense and counterattack, rely on these people to play pass control?
This is impossible.

If you want to stabilize the status quo and wait for the return of other main players, you can only use more conservative defensive counterattack tactics.

And this set of tactics has also become a 'score weapon'!
However, they did not expect that Wenger would come up with such a set of tactics.

In the press seats of the stands, the reporters were all overjoyed.

Wenger actually put up a defensive counterattack tactics, which is quite novel.

Previously, Wenger had criticized this tactical system in a high-profile manner, saying that it was killing the artistry of football.

And now, Wenger slapped himself.

How can this not be exciting?
They have already thought about tomorrow's title.

Once the report goes out, I think it will trigger a good response.

Wenger will become the laughing stock of others!

Thinking of this, the reporters began to frantically take pictures and collect materials.

Lucky stood on the court, waiting for the game to start.

In all directions, flashing lights flicker from time to time.

These reporters must be crazy with joy.

Le Kai curled his lips unhappily, took a deep breath, and said loudly: "Guys! Everyone is waiting to see our joke!"

The Arsenal players turned to look at Lucky.

At this time, Le Kai raised his arms, clenched them into fists, and waved them fiercely.

"Show them some awesomeness!"

Hey!
The Arsenal players grinned slightly, showing silent smiles.

At this moment, Vermaelen shouted: "Gunners!!"

Everyone was shocked.

"Ready to fight!!"

In the Sina Sports live broadcast room, Zhan Jun was also explaining the game.

"This is the 2012th round of the Premier League in the 2013/20 season, Arsenal's home game against Newcastle United!"

"Arsenal, who are playing at home, have abnormally put up a defensive and counterattack formation. Director Zhang, what do you think of this?"

Director Zhang Lu smiled and said: "Wenger was also forced to do nothing. Cazorla, Wilshere, and Arteta left one for him to play the pass and control system, but the current Arsenal midfielders, Which one can hold the ball? What else can they do if they don’t play defensive counterattacks? They still have to compete for the Champions League qualification next season!"

Zhan Jun continued; "Then what role do you think Lucy plays in this lineup?"

Zhang Lu guided; "It should have a certain weight. After all, defensive counterattack is the foundation. If you want to counterattack, you must ensure that the defense can be stabilized. We have seen Le Kai's performance before. It is not the core of offense and defense, but it is also There should be enough weight resources to tilt the proportion!"

Zhang Lu's words are very conservative.

After all, he is the first Chinese player to play for a giant, and he has just served as the starter. It is a bit unreliable to directly put him at the core of offense and defense.

Of course, both Zhang Lu and other Chinese fans hope that Lucky can play a more important role.

And Wenger is not a conservative person. The professor has made bold decisions and training methods many times. Although most of them failed, the small part of success is enough for Arsenal to make a lot of money.

Therefore, Zhang Lu said so, but he is already very much looking forward to Lucy's role in the game.

Arsene Wenger stood on the sidelines on the coaching bench of Arsenal. He was also a little nervous and nervous.

Can this lineup be played out?

Whether Le Kai can withstand the pressure and become a qualified offensive and defensive core, this game will give the answer.

So did Patrice.

Compared to Wenger, he has a closer relationship with Lucky.

After all, he spent more than a year together day and night, and he watched Le Kai improve time and time again, and reached the current level.

For Patrice, Le Kai is his unfinished but most anticipated disciple.

Even Cesc Fabregas failed to give him this feeling.

The core of offense and defense at 18 years and 9 months!

Fabregas did not have this treatment either.

But just to catch up, there is no way!
In this system, Lucky's defense and passing ability are crucial.

Whether the whole team can be linked together depends on Lucky's performance.

There are many amazingly talented players in football, and there are also little monsters who are as dazzling as shooting stars but disappear soon.

Patrice doesn't want Lucky to be the latter.

He hopes that Lucky can become the pillar of Arsenal and the future of Arsenal.

Therefore, even though he is only 18 years old, many people still place expectations on him.

Pressure is motivation!

child!Everything is determined by your performance!

In the East Stand, players in black jerseys such as Meadows and Billy were equally nervous.

Billy rubbed his hands: "Let me see! Arsenal! Don't give up!"

Meadows had a serious expression, and his eyes were fixed on Lucy's direction.

This Chinese person always gave him a very special feeling.

And this feeling may be able to be verified in this game.

Is it the same as what he thought in his heart!
So are the other fans.

They saw that the referee had exited the center circle, and the moment Newcastle United striker Demba Ba was about to pass back, the Arsenal fans burst into cheers.

"Forward!! Gunners!!——"

The much-anticipated game began. After the kick-off, Newcastle United did not choose to attack aggressively, but passed back to wait for an opportunity.

For Arsenal, Suarez and others pressed in the frontcourt, and the rest did not step forward.

Lucky was cruising behind the middle circle, constantly turning his head to observe the neutral position behind him.

Due to the sufficient number of people in one's own half, the gaps are basically filled.

But Newcastle was very smart and began to shift towards the left and right sides continuously.

Lucky read the trend of the game and observed the movements of every Newcastle player.

4-2-1-2-1阵型是一个攻守均衡的战术阵型。

The first '1' means that Malvo's position is very important. This is the first line of defense and requires a player who can fight well and has a certain long-range shooting ability.

The two avant-gardes are flying on both wings, and the '1' Demba Ba at the front needs to have strong personal abilities.

Then he can tear through the defense line suddenly and complete the shot.

Retreat and pass to the left and right wings to carry out ferry work.

But the problem with this lineup is also serious.

That is the too rigid position and the distance between the midfielders is too large, it is easy to be intercepted when passing the ball.

Le Kai couldn't help but licked his lips, isn't the opportunity here?

Newcastle's hesitation caused Arsenal's midfield to move forward as a whole and began to press high up the pitch.

And this also made the Newcastle players feel tremendous pressure.

At the same time, they also saw a reduction in the number of opponents in the backcourt.

'You can fight! '

Malvo looked in the direction of Demba Ba, and found that there was no one standing beside him.

This is an opportunity!
Immediately, Malvo directly chose the long pass.

The ball arced in the air and flew towards Demba Ba.

Demba Ba occupies the landing area, head up and ready to meet the ball.

In relation to Xiang Yang, Deng Ba Ba narrowed his eyes slightly under the dazzling gaze.

Suddenly, a shadow suddenly appeared in front of him.

In the next second, with the sound of 'touch', the ball that was in the air disappeared.

Demba Ba slightly opened his mouth.
Where's the ball?

He turned his head and saw a player wearing Arsenal's No. 4 jersey, rushing towards his own half with the ball!

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