In Gao Shen's previous life, Real Madrid also drew 0-0 with Arsenal in an away game and ended up in the top 16 with a total score of 0-1.
In the following years, Real Madrid never crossed the threshold of the top 16, so they got the nickname "Sixteenth Man of the Champions League".
But so what?
Gao Shen couldn't tell Carlo that he was a time-traveler from the prophet of the future. He couldn't tell Carlo that he had a wonderful tactical library. He couldn't tell Carlo that even if he lost the game or was dismissed from Real Madrid, he would still be there.
No matter what.
In his previous life, he was too mediocre and ordinary.
Now, he wants to shine and let the whole world see his light.
Carlo saw that Gao Shen was very determined and could not be persuaded. He could only sigh and muttered, "I really don't understand what you young people are thinking."
But he chose to help after all.
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When Real Madrid ushered in a Madrid derby at the Bernabeu, Arsenal also ushered in a derby in London.
In the 28th round of the Premier League, Arsenal challenged Fulham away.
The Gunners' record was more dazzling than Real Madrid's, 4-0, Henry scored twice, Adebayor and Cesc Fabregas each scored one goal.
Carlo and Gao Shen watched the replay of the game in the living room, mainly studying Arsenal's current tactics.
In this game, Wenger adopted a 442 tactic.
The goalkeeper is Lehmann, the defense is Flamini, Senderos, Kolo Toure and Eboue, the midfielder is Ljungberg, Diaby, Gilberto Silva and Hleb.
The two forwards are Henry and Adebayor.
Adebayor was transferred from Monaco in January, costing Arsenal 9 million euros. He is tall, very strong, and has delicate foot skills, which can be said to make up for Arsenal's shortcomings on the front line.
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Everyone knows that Henry is not a conventional center, he is more like a ranger.
Many people say that Henry and Adeba are the best partners.
In the game against Fulham, Adebayor teamed up with Henry and scored three goals.
But what really caught the attention of Gao Shen and Carlo was that all four of Arsenal's goals came from through balls from the midfield, and all of them were scored through the left wing.
In the 31st minute, Diaby sent a through ball. Henry got rid of Fulham's right back Walz, broke into the left rib of the penalty area, and volleyed from the front of the small penalty area and scored.
In the 35th minute, Ljungberg went straight to the left rib of the penalty area and hit the back of Volz. This time it was replaced by Adebayor, who easily pushed the ball in front of the goal and scored, 2-0.
In the 77th minute of the second half, Ljungberg went straight to the left rib of the penalty area. Henry pushed the shot into the far corner and scored twice.
In the 86th minute, Ljungberg sent a direct pass again, Flamini went straight to the left side of the penalty area and passed back. Fabregas, who came on the bench, scored with a low shot from the center, locking the score at 4-0.
The four penalty areas all come from direct passes. Three of them are passed directly to the left rib of the penalty area, and one is passed to the bottom line. The left back Flamini inserts the ball and passes back to the center.
Gao Shen was impressed by Flamini, but mostly as a midfielder defender. But now, this young player can play as a midfielder, as well as left and right full-backs. He is a very versatile player.
Ashley Cole and Clichy are currently injured, but it is Flamini's outstanding performance that makes Arsenal's left wing very strong. Coupled with Eboue on the right, Arsenal's
This young defense has become impregnable.
"Judging from this game, Ljungberg will definitely play. He performed so well that it is impossible for Wenger to win him at this time. So the question becomes, will Wenger take 442?
Or four, two, three one?”
After the two watched the game and analyzed it, Carlo asked.
These two styles of play are commonly used by Arsenal this season, and they are both very skillful. The key depends on Wenger's choice.
In addition, even if 442 is adopted, what configuration will be adopted on the forward line?
Adebayor plus Henry? Or Reyes plus Henry? Or maybe Bergkamp plus Henry?
If we adopt 4231, is it possible to have Adebayor at the center position and Henry to play on the wing?
Different personnel configurations are destined to adopt different tactics, representing different tactical ideas of the head coach.
Wenger is an extremely experienced head coach. Arsenal under his command has many different types of players, who can be combined according to different needs to piece together different tactics.
And what about Real Madrid?
The starting lineup can be guessed without any effort at all.
That is to say, after Gao Shen took office, he suppressed the Brazilian gang and radically reorganized the team's tactics. Only then did this game against Atletico Madrid come into being, which made people feel fresh.
This is just at the tactical level, what about the players?
"Actually, you know, I know, everyone knows that Ronaldo, Zidane, Carlos, and even Raul and Beckham are still among the top in the world in terms of consciousness and technology, but their physical fitness
We no longer have the foundation to compete with top European teams."
When Carlo said these words, he looked extremely depressed.
"At this point, you did make a decision that many people, including me, have always wanted to make but dare not make. You boldly enabled young people to inject freshness and vitality into the team, but it was not enough, and it was left to
Your time is also limited."
Gao Shen nodded.
Players' physical fitness is indeed a very serious issue.
Everyone knows that Real Madrid's defense is a big problem, but how to change it?
What is emphasized now is overall defense and regional defense, which requires everyone in the team to actively run.
Then the problem comes, many stars do not have such physical ability, such as Ronaldo, Carlos, and even Zidane.
Physical fitness comes from daily training, and Real Madrid's daily training level is very low.
Why is it low?
Because the superstars are getting old.
If the training volume is increased, regardless of whether the superstars will object to it, even if they all support it, well, they consume too much in training, and their recovery speed will definitely be very slow given their "old age". What should we do if we have double matches a week?
If the amount of training is not strong, they can still show off occasionally. If the amount of training increases, they will just lie down.
If the team cannot be specialized and the training intensity is adapted to the superstars, then the training level of the entire team will decline. Many players who were originally in excellent physical condition will also plummet, which forms a vicious cycle.
If the training level is low, the physical fitness will be poor, the running ability will be poor, and the race will appear weak.
It's not that I don't want to run, it's that I really can't run.
In fact, even now, Gao Shen has not reformed the training plan because the time is not yet ripe.
This is what Carlo said, there was too little time left for him.
As we all know, the Premier League is famous for its fast pace, high physical exertion, and lots of physical contact. This makes Real Madrid destined to suffer a big loss in terms of physical fitness in the game against Arsenal.
Neither tactics nor players have an advantage, but what about the environment?
The first leg was 0-1 at home, which almost sentenced Real Madrid to death.
As Carlo said, only a miracle can save Real Madrid.
The question is, who does Real Madrid rely on to create miracles now?
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It was nearly midnight when Gao Shen left Carlo's house.
Carlo promised that if Gao Shen needs anything in the next few days, he can contact him at any time and he is willing to provide help.
But he didn't want to go to Valdebebas.
That was his sad place.
On the way home, Gao Shen felt a little depressed.
After some analysis by myself and Carlo, this game against Arsenal is destined to be a defeat.
Even the zero-to-zero result in the previous life was considered a very, very good result.
Now, the situation he faces is more dangerous than Carlo's previous life. Because he suppressed the Brazilian gang, Real Madrid's combat effectiveness is obviously weaker than that of his previous life.
Could it be said that there is really no way to beat Arsenal?
While riding a bicycle, the cold wind blowing against his face penetrated into his down jacket, making him feel cold all over.
But gradually, my breathing became louder and louder, my body gradually became warmer, and the thoughts in my mind became more active.
A few days ago, didn't everyone say that he would definitely lose to Atletico Madrid?
But now?
Not only did he win, he won by three goals.
Now, everyone is badmouthing him again.
But does Real Madrid really have no chance?
impossible!
Must have!
The fact that he can sit in the coaching position of Real Madrid is the biggest variable.
Everything Carlo said seems right, but it's all based on experience.
Why is Real Madrid bound to lose instead of becoming a team that creates miracles like Ajax?
There is no Brazilian gang, but Real Madrid has a group of outstanding young players.
Arsenal is playing right now. Aren't the main players Wenger trusts most all around 20?
Will these players have higher achievements in the future than this group of young players from Real Madrid?
Not necessarily!
Since Wenger can rely on this group of young players to lead the team to the Champions League final, why can't Real Madrid rely on this group of young players to break into the Champions League quarterfinals?
Thinking of this, Gao Shen stopped his bicycle panting and took a few deep breaths of the cold air.
He's home.
I also thought about it clearly.
No matter what, he must go all out and try his best to defeat Arsenal.
As for the outcome, it was beyond his control.
He has a clear conscience whether he loses or wins.
There is a saying in "The Shepherd Boy's Fantasy Journey": When you wholeheartedly and sincerely want to realize a wish, the entire universe will work together to help you realize it.
Everyone has their own destiny. Some people give up easily, but some people will work hard to realize their destiny step by step, no matter what kind of hardships and temptations they encounter.
When your desire is strong enough, nothing can stop you.
Gao Shenchen thought so.
Thinking of this, Gao Shen had nothing to hesitate.
He had already had dinner at Carlo's house just now.
After returning home, he took a shower and went directly to bed.
In fact, he entered the tactical library, picked up Benitez's works again, and studied them carefully, especially Benitez's games against Arsenal.
Since landing in the Premier League in 2004, Benitez has played three games with Wenger, with a record of two wins and one loss. Both wins were at home, 2-1 and 1-0 respectively, while the loss
The game was at Highbury Stadium and we lost 3-1.
It is worth mentioning that after playing against Real Madrid, Arsenal faced Liverpool at home over the weekend.
In addition, Gao Shen also wanted to read Ferguson's work about his duel with Wenger and learn some experience from it.
Even if the whole world thinks it's impossible, he must try his best to defeat Arsenal!
