"Gogogogo...." "Be careful, don't stick to the ball!" "Don't hesitate, turn it!" "Ceske passes the ball." "Here, here."...At this time, everyone in Arsenal was going all out.
In preparation for the upcoming competition, there is no moment to relax.
"Ah..." "What's wrong?" "Ceske?" "Colin, let someone come here quickly."...
Suddenly, the noisy and busy training ground became quiet. Fabregas, who was running, suddenly slowed down without warning, staggered a few steps, and fell to the ground in pain. Xiao Ge and others immediately stopped training, Wen Wen
Ge hurriedly asked Colin to bring the team doctor over.
"Colin, how are you?" Wenger looked at Colin nervously. The day after tomorrow was the game against Liverpool, and Wenger felt a little uneasy in his heart.
"Well, it might be a strain, but... I'll take him to check the specific situation first." Colin didn't dare to make a judgment.
"Well, go ahead, Pat, let the players take a break first." Wenger nodded and stopped training.
"Sesk, how do you feel?" Xiao Ge was a little worried. So far, Fabregas has not fallen down due to injuries. This time it was so sudden, Xiao Ge was inevitably worried.
"It's terrible. I feel my muscles are tight, and the knee joint still hurts. It's like being pricked by a needle. I might not be able to catch up." Fabregas, who was lying on the stretcher, covered his face and said in frustration.
I don't know if it was because of the pain, but my tone seemed weak.
"Don't worry, Cesc." "Man, it's okay, it's probably just a simple cramp." "Well, I'll probably rest for a few days."... Van Persie and others also came to comfort him.
Seeing Fabregas being carried away from the training ground, the players' originally confident training mood suddenly dropped, and they felt like something was hanging over their hearts.
"Arthur, should we let the players rest in the afternoon first? Cesc may be physically unable to bear it. I'm afraid..." Pat and Wenger looked solemnly at a group of players.
In this period of more than a month, Arsenal basically played one game every three or four days, and most of them were games that required all-out efforts. They faced Real Madrid in the Champions League, Manchester United in the League Cup final, Liverpool in the league make-up, and so on.
In the knockout rounds of the FA Cup, Arsenal had a shocking run, but they finally got through it, but the players' physical fitness was in serious crisis.
"Well, okay, let Tony take someone to check the physical fitness of the team members. Let's rest in the afternoon and tomorrow morning." Wenger was silent for a while and had to nod. The thing he was most worried about happened.
The physical crisis broke out...
Compared to Arsenal's predicament, Liverpool is much better. At least they have played one less final than Arsenal, and the Champions League game is also played one day earlier.
Liverpool are also preparing for the game with all their strength. Like Wenger, Benitez is also training in isolation. It is difficult for the outside media to get information about Liverpool's preparations. However, the time when they travel between home and Anfield has become the best time for reporters.
The blocking time period.
"Stephen, what do you think of the upcoming 29th round? What are your chances of winning? What will the score be?"
"With Liverpool's current form, can you guarantee points?"
"How much hope do you think you have to ensure that the top four positions are not taken away by Tottenham?"...
When Gerrard left the stadium after training, he was immediately buzzed by a large group of reporters. Various questions emerged one after another, but the core question is whether Liverpool, who are in poor form, can score points at the home court of Arsenal, which is in full swing, and keep their current situation.
Four positions.
A few days ago, Liverpool was eliminated by Benfica with a score of 0-3. The whole team, including Gerrard, was criticized. The outside world was not optimistic that Liverpool could get a bargain at Arsenal's home court, which was in full swing.
"I know this game is difficult, but it is also our opportunity. We will use this game to rebuild our confidence. We will use our best condition to face Arsenal. We have more time to prepare.
As for the top four position, we don’t want to experience the lessons of last season again, and Tottenham will also face Chelsea this round. I believe we will appear in the European competition next season, together with the best teams in each league."
Gerald touched his nose, still maintaining an expression of discomfort with the media, but his tone did not conceal his thoughts at all, expressing full confidence.
"Stephen, can you contain Xiao? Will you keep watching him?"
"Well... the coach has already made arrangements. If he asks me to defend Xiao, I will definitely do my job well. The important thing is that we must stay focused on the game. As long as we play our own rhythm, victory will not be far away.
We are far away, don't worry, I think I have to go back and rest."
"Stephen, let's talk more." "Stephen, will you defend Xiao?" "Stephen, are you afraid of Xiao? "Stephen..."
When asked about Xiao Ge by Gerald, he seemed a little hesitant and did not answer directly. After saying a few words, Gerald immediately got into his car, ignoring the reporters who were still asking questions behind him.
Gerrard did not answer and avoided talking about Xiao Ge's threat, but his midfield partner Alonso was very confident in his team's defense and guaranteed not to let Xiao Ge seize the opportunity.
In an interview with the Daily Mail, Alonso said: "I know Xiao is very good. He is like my national team teammate Torres. He has unparalleled talent, the same speed and skills. We know how to face it."
For a player of his type, we can find a way to restrain Xiao. In this game, we will not let him get close to the goal so easily. Our physical fitness will ensure that we have a consistent game, and Xiao is not an iron man."
"Raphael, what do you think is your key to this game?"
"Raphael, can you please stop Xiao in his best form in this game?"
"Will you let go with heavy troops?"
"How are you going to solve the problem of offensive disadvantage in this game? Will you be forced to play?"
"Raphael, if the attack is not going well, will you change your tactics?"
"There is news that you plan to introduce a new striker in the summer. Who is he?"...
The two generals were caught, and Benitez, as the coach, could not escape. A lot of questions came to the pre-match press conference held at Anfield.
"I know Tottenham are also competing for the top four, but this game will be our game again. The key to playing well is to handle the ball well in the frontcourt and ensure concentration in the game. Physical fitness will be our key
Advantages, we can do better than them.
For Xiao, I am extremely amazed. He allows me to see another development of players, getting stronger and stronger, and there seems to be no end. However, I have been following him since his first game, so I think I know him well enough.
, I don’t let him pass it around at will.
Fans will be dissatisfied with the team's offensive power, but we will always create many opportunities in every game. This can be done, but if we are not lucky, we will always miss some must-goals. My players have also
Things have changed, and you'll find out in this game.
I have never been a stubborn person, and I will adopt tactics that are conducive to winning. Change tactics? It depends on the changes in the game, so I can't give a definite answer.
As for the players, my players are good enough, but now the competition between the Premier League and the Champions League is getting stronger and stronger, and the whole of Europe is competing for resources. We must also be prepared. Now in football, money is often decisive, but this is all
Things are about the future, and now what we have to do is win this game, and my players have expressed their confidence in winning."
Here, Liverpool is ready, sharpening their swords, preparing for this focus battle with confidence, and God seems to be helping Liverpool, and Arsenal's physical crisis has also erupted.
Not long after Benitez finished speaking, The Sun took the lead in breaking the bad news for Arsenal - Cesc Fabregas was seriously injured and may miss a month, and Campbell's back injury recurred and was doubtful. As soon as this news came out
, suddenly everyone's eyes fell on Highbury, and all kinds of rumors were noisy.
At this time, Wenger's brows did not relax for a moment. After Fabregas was injured, Wenger cautiously conducted a check on the players. Unexpectedly, the more he checked, the more he suffered.
I received news from Colin that Cesc Fabregas has strained his cruciate ligament and may take a month to recover, while Silva and Toure also have injuries of varying degrees.
The worst thing is that Campbell fell down due to a back injury at the last moment. Now Arsenal's defense is full of holes. Sigan, Laurent, Ashley Cole, and Clichy. These four people have not recovered yet.
, and now Campbell is here again, and it really rains all night when the house is leaking.
"Arthur, can Thor make it to the game?"
"Arthur, how is Sethik's injury situation?"
"It is said that Silva and Kolo are also injured. Is it true?"
"How is Thierry, Xiao, and Robin's physical condition? Will you arrange for them to take turns?"
"What kind of lineup will Arsenal use to face Liverpool next?"
"Can Arsenal win this game?"
"What's the key to the game?"
"Arthur, can the Arsenal players' physical fitness allow them to maintain consistent concentration?"
"Arthur..."......
When Wenger learned that there were rumors about Arsenal's injuries in the media, he immediately held a press conference at Highbury to stabilize his morale. As soon as he arrived in the press room, he was immediately surrounded by a lot of questions about Arsenal's injuries.
"As you know, it will be difficult for Sol to play in this game and Sethi will have to say goodbye to the team for the next three to four weeks.
As for the other players, their situation is relatively ideal and they can play. Our lineup is still very strong and the remaining players are enough to make up for our shortcomings. I believe we can win the game.
As for Thierry, Xiao and others, we can't lose them now. Fortunately, their physical fitness is enough to last a game, especially Xiao, who is strong enough to hunt lions in Africa. If there is no accident, they will appear in the sea
Buri Stadium.
The key to the game, I think, is the handling of details. This game is the end of a difficult schedule. I will let my players stay focused on the game as much as possible. You can't make mistakes against Liverpool.
Physical fitness is indeed something we have to face. We have experienced high-intensity games in the past, and I believe the players can overcome this problem because they are eager to win."
Faced with the media's various doubts about Arsenal, Wenger responded step by step, not giving them any chance to fan the flames.
At the same time, he directly pointed out that Xiao Ge and Henry will play. When the war is coming, Wenger naturally does not want some inaccurate reports from the media to affect the preparation of his players. Wenger knows very well that as long as these two aces are in hand, any news about Arsenal will be ignored.
Doubts and speculations are nothing to worry about.
