The game between Arsenal and Wigan was the first leg of the League Cup semi-finals between the two sides. Therefore, Wenger did not send all the main players and announced the starting lineup after the warm-up:
The goalkeeper is Almunia; on the back, teenagers Gilbert, Senderos, Juno, Xigan; in the midfield, Ljungberg, Flamini, Silva, Hleb; on the forward line, Xiao
Singing partner Abeye.
Although Van Persie traveled with the team, he could only sit on the bench. Henry, Cesc Fabregas, Bergkamp and others were not included in the game roster.
Wigan's coach Jewell sent out all the main players, Pollitt; Chimbanda, Dezeu, Henchoz, Macmillan; Thiele, Brad, Kavanagh, McCo
Cooloch; Connolly, Roberts.
Because this is the first time in Wigan's history that they have reached the semi-finals of a major tournament, the whole team is eager to take advantage of the home court advantage to win Arsenal. Jewell had already said before the game: Wigan will let Arsenal win again.
Tasting the bitter fruit of defeat, **B Stadium will create a historic game.
"Xiao, put on this armband, you are the captain in this game." As the starting list was announced, Wenger thought twice and personally handed the Arsenal captain's armband with the Arsenal logo on the yellow background into Xiao Ge's hands, solemnly
Said.
"Coach~~~" Xiao Ge, who was still sorting out his sneakers, was stunned. He never thought that Wenger would hand the captain's armband into his hands. He was stunned for a moment, followed by inexplicable excitement. After taking it in a daze,
, I feel a bit proud in my heart, a kind of joy of being recognized and rewarded, it feels like the eyes of the whole world are focused on me, excitement, expectation, excitement...
Not only Xiao Ge didn't expect it, but all the Arsenal players didn't expect it. They thought it would be handed over to Silva or Ljungberg like before, but when it was handed into the hands of an 18-year-old young man, they suddenly
Still haven't reacted.
"Do a good job, Xiao, the game is about to start, let's go." Pat patted Xiao Ge's shoulder encouragingly, breaking the tranquility in the locker room.
"Well, let's go."
Xiao Ge, who was surrounded by great joy, nodded and glanced at his teammates with confidence. He was confident that he would lead the team to victory in this game.
"Let's go, captain." Abeye, Hleb and several newcomers were the first to call the captain, while Silva and Ljungberg also nodded.
"Xiao, do your best, I'm watching you." Fan Peixi looked at Xiao Ge seriously, without the playful expression of the past.
"Well, Robin, trust me."
Xiao Ge, surrounded by his teammates, stood first among the Arsenal players.
The calm Weber saw Xiao Ge standing behind him. He glanced curiously at this young man who was in the limelight, and inadvertently fell on his arm. A look of astonishment instantly appeared on his face: Captain? Eighteen-year-old captain? Tian
Oh, it's incredible. Webber finally understands Wenger's madness towards young players.
"Arthur, isn't it too early?" Pat obviously didn't know beforehand that Wenger would hand over the captain's armband to Xiao Ge.
"I hope he will try his best to focus on football and the club, Pat." Wenger has his own considerations: to use responsibility to completely mature Xiao, and at the same time, he also hopes to completely tie Xiao's heart to Arsenal.
Na, there are too many rumors about Xiao's transfer during this period.
"Kick the Cockneys back to London!!" "Go to hell, Cockneys!!!" "Kill them, we're going to the finals!!!"~~~~~~~~~~
As Weber entered with the ball in hand, the Wigan fans in the audience let out a deafening roar. Wigan had a good record this season and was ranked 12th in the league. There was neither relegation pressure nor European competition motivation. Therefore, this recent
The League Cup, which is just around the corner, is their biggest desire. The **B Stadium has been covered in blue and white colors early, and the little purple of Arsenal fans has been completely submerged.
"Oh oh oh, Xiao played today. I haven't seen my idol for many days. Fortunately, I came to the **B Stadium with the team this time and was able to see him play in the League Cup for the first time this season.
Oh my god, what is that, Xiao, Xiao is the captain on the field?! Oh my god, it’s crazy, it’s so crazy, oh, I have to say I like this kind of craziness, it’s great!! Xiao’s growth is so amazing
Surprised, fans, remember this day, this is Xiao’s first game as captain representing Arsenal, let’s see what kind of performance Xiao will lead the team to bring us!!”
Senke's extremely excited tone completely ignited the emotions of Arsenal fans watching the game.
"Great, Xiao is already the captain." "Oh, Arthur did a great job." "Oh my God, eighteen years old, eighteen years old!!!" "Too young!" "I don't know Xiao.
Are you up to the task?" "Isn't it too early!??" ~~~~~~~~
Countless Arsenal fans began to frantically discuss the topic of whether Xiao Ge is suitable to serve as captain now. Some people think that Wenger's choice is not wrong. Xiao Ge is fully capable of leading the team. Some think that Wenger is eager for quick success and Xiao Ge.
Only 18 years old, but now the game that best proves the fans' opinions is this game.
Xiao Ge was lucky. He guessed right when he became captain for the first time and directly chose the kick-off right.
With Weber's whistle, the game officially started. Xiao Ge and Abeye served. At this time, Xiao Ge, who was entrusted with the important task, was like an active volcano, waiting to erupt. After the kick-off, he immediately
Head forward towards the hinterland of Vigan.
Arsenal quickly organized an attack. Without Henry, Van Persie and others to pull the strings in the middle, Arsenal made more fuss on the two wings. However, it was obvious that Wigan was already prepared and played with Xiao Ge on the two wings.
There were many interceptions in between, and the ball was scrambled for in the midfield position many times.
However, as the game progressed, Arsenal gradually took control of the situation on the field. Except for Abeye, Arsenal's midfielders and frontcourt players were all regular main players, and their offensive power was not too bad.
Moreover, Xiao Ge, who has crazy motivation, has been pulling wide in the middle of Wigan from the beginning, like a greedy wolf frantically looking for food, appearing there wherever there is an opportunity. Wigan's defensive line is constantly being pulled, and is being pulled by a
The tireless Xiao Ge caused chaos and frequent emergencies.
Flamini advanced to the frontcourt, first distributed the ball to the right, and cooperated with Ljungberg in a kick-the-wall style. After Ljungberg sent the ball to the midfield again, Flamini took advantage of the trend and squeezed through.
Kavanagh grabbed the ball and sent the ball directly to Xiao Ge's feet.
Wigan's defensive focus was of course Xiao Ge. Before Xiao Ge could catch the ball, Brad was already secretly squeezing Xiao Ge's waist.
Xiao Ge didn't pay attention to Brad's little defensive moves at all, and pressed tightly in front of him. When the ball came, he gently lifted the toes of his left foot, swept it again, and then quickly turned his body to the right and shook it away.
Brad's defense.
At this time, Silva had already stepped in. When he saw the ball coming towards Xiao Ge, he didn't want to grab it. He directly knocked the ball again and made a one-two. Xiao Ge caught the ball with ease and quickly rushed to the right.
When Kawagra saw Xiao Ge passing Brad, he hurriedly came over to block it. He stepped forward with his thigh and stepped forward to press for the ball.
When Xiao Ge saw the opponent coming, he didn't stop at all. First, he flicked the ball with the outside of his right foot, and quickly moved his body's center of gravity outward, trying to get past Kavagra.
Kawagra saw Xiao Ge's movements and hurriedly moved his center of gravity, spreading his thighs, trying to intercept Xiao Ge who had already started to speed up.
Although Xiao Ge's body was in high-speed motion, he had clearly seen Kawagra's movements. He was quite calm in his heart. With a quick glance in his eyes, he quickly touched the ball with the toes of his right foot, then moved inward, and the ball passed directly from
Kawagra passed under the crotch, and then Xiao Ge twisted his body, quickly adjusted his center of gravity, and bypassed it directly from the left side.
"Defense, stop him, stop him!!" Seeing Xiao Ge break through his midfield interception so easily, Jewell hurriedly called his team members to stop Xiao Ge.
"Xiao, Xiao, it's like a storm has blown into the restricted area of Wigan. Xiao, go in, go in, pass them, pass them, gogogogogogo~~~~~~~~~" Senke's excited cheers were mixed in
The entire Wigan fans booed.
Xiao Ge, who was already starting at a high speed, left Brad and Kavagra far behind, then rushed into the penalty area in an instant, glanced at him, and cut inside decisively.
Henchoz saw Xiao Ge appearing in the penalty area with a look of astonishment on his face. When he noticed Xiao Ge just now, he was still entangled with Kavagra, but at this time he had already come to his left and hurried over.
Supplementary defense.
Xiao Ge noticed Henchoz's movements, and there was no chance for him. His footsteps changed frequency, and his speed picked up again, like a whirlwind blowing past. Before Henchoz could make up the defense, his body's center of gravity moved outward, and his feet shook sharply.
Get past each other.
Henchoz's speed was too slow and he didn't even have a chance to get close to Xiao Ge. After losing his body, when Henchoz turned around and started again, Xiao Ge had already surpassed him by half a meter.
McMillan was shocked when he saw Henchoz pass Xiao Ge so easily. He found that Xiao Ge had reached the 15-yard position in the penalty area. He hurriedly let go of Ljungberg's defense and quickly came to block it.
But Xiao Ge didn't give him any chance. He moved his eyes and glanced at the scene in the small penalty area. A trace of excitement flashed on his face. Without changing his movements, he moved the toes of his right foot inward and sent the ball to the left side of his body.
Then, before the body's center of gravity has been recovered, he directly lifts up his left foot and hits the middle of the ball hard. After hitting the goal, he jumps in the air in an instant. The whole set of actions: passing the passer, dialing the ball, and hitting the goal in one go.
.
McMillan didn't even have a chance to block the hole of the gun. A wave of air hit him directly. He subconsciously closed his eyes. When he opened them again, Xiao Ge in front of him was already staring at the goal eagerly.
When Pollitt saw Xiao Ge entering the penalty area, he moved hurriedly, but before he could stand up, the sound of breaking through the air was getting closer and closer. Before the sound of "swipe", Pollitt had time to react, and the ball had already
Rolling in the goal, Xiao Ge suddenly hit the goal hard and he couldn't even make a save.
"gooooooooooooo~~~~~~~~~~~l, Xiao, Xiao, Xiao once again scored a wonderful heavy shot. Pollitt couldn't even move. Xiao proved that he was worthy of Arthur.
His captain’s armband, King of Heavy Artillery, King of Heavy Artillery~~~~~~~~;”
At this time, Xiao Ge's unruly movements appeared in the penalty area again. He made a gun-like gesture with his hands, raised them high, and scanned the field. The captain's armband was clearly dazzling.
"Well done, Captain!!" "Awesome!!"~~~~~~~~
The Arsenal players had excitedly pounced on Xiao Ge. This ball was completely scored by Xiao Ge relying on his personal strength. Xiao Ge once again used his quick change of direction and incredible speed to tear apart the opponent's defensive line.
"Well done, Xiao." After Wenger saw the ball, the solemn look on his face was instantly replaced by huge joy. After leaving the coaching bench, he continued to applaud.
"Okay, I'll say Xiao can do it." "**, let's see who dares to question Xiao." "Genius, it's wonderful to watch a genius grow." ~~~~~~~~~~~~
ps: Thank you to the 588 starting coins from the wretched saint. Thank you so much. Thank you to the wretched saint for your support. During this period, Wuyi’s writing was a bit poor, so many brothers were a little disappointed. I hope you can give me more opinions.
There is only one book review this week. Wuyi really hopes to see more of you brothers.
