20demayo Chapter 206
Chapter 206
"Ladies and gentlemen, please lock on to our channel. This focus battle game is about to begin." Eddie Gray, who was commentating in the studio today, slightly changed his opening remarks when he was usually commenting on the spot, and then looked at the guest Norman Hunter sitting next to him, "Norman, why do I see you laughing after getting the starting lineup?"
"Hehe." Norman Hunter smiled and handed the starting lineup in his hand to Eddie Gray, "Look at Arsenal's big list. Henry is sitting on the bench today. Adebayo replaced him."
Looking at the list, Eddie Gray didn't seem surprised: "I know this. He talked about it when I met Diego at Elland Road two days ago...Okay, audience friends, the two sides in the picture The players have lined up in the tunnel and are ready to play. Next, I will introduce the starting lineups of both teams. "
"First, Arsenal, who are at home, Wenger still uses a 4-4-2 formation today, goalkeeper Lehmann, and the back line from left to right are Clichy, Kolo Toure, Gallas and Eboue; in the midfield, Gilberto Silva is the single defensive midfielder, Hleb and Rosicky occupy the two wing forward positions, and Arsenal's core Fabregas still appears in the central midfielder position; the two forwards, due to Henry's injury, Wenger today arranged Van Persie and the familiar Adebayor to partner! "
"Looking at Leeds United, Li used a 4-2-3-1 formation today, and Neuer once again got the first place There is no change in the back line in front of him, which is still the familiar combination of Lahm, Cannavaro, Kompany and Alves; and in the midfield of 5 people, Modric and Alonso, who are in hot form recently, are the double defensive midfielders, Bale and Ribery are on the left and right, and Yaya Toure is the central midfielder. Hahaha, the duel between brothers is about to start; and then at the forefront is our team's top scorer, Ibrahimovic. "
After introducing the starting lineup, Eddie Gray brought the topic back to the game: "Norman, what do you think of today's game of great importance, or do you think we can get these three points away from home?"
Norman Hunter cleared his throat and began his analysis: "Believe it first ! First of all, I believe that Li and the players have made sufficient preparations for this game. You just said that the importance of winning this game is self-evident. Watford can't stop us. If we can beat Arsenal away today, Leeds United has a 90% chance of topping the standings in three days! "
"Although Arsenal's form has been up and down this season, it has basically withdrawn from the championship. But today is their home court after all. I think Leeds United still needs to play steadily. Be careful that they will take advantage of their home advantage to attack after the opening! However, Henry's absence will indeed affect Arsenal's offensive power. I remember that Adebayor hasn't started for a while! "
Eddie Gray nodded and agreed with Hunter's analysis.
At this time, the two captains in the picture have finished guessing the side. After getting the right to kick off, Van Persie and Adebayor have also stood in the center circle. The players of both sides have also taken their positions, waiting for the referee's whistle.
Seeing that the game was about to start, the Emirates Stadium, which was very noisy just now, suddenly became gradually quiet. Li Shiguang also changed his playful smile when teasing Wenger before, and stood in his command area with his arms folded seriously.
"Beep~~~~"
The referee raised his arm to check the watch, and then blew the whistle that had been in his mouth.
"Okay, fans." Eddie Gray's voice suddenly increased, "The referee blew the whistle to start the game! This game that determines whether Leeds United can top the standings in a few days has officially begun!"
Adebayor kicked the ball to Van Persie, and Van Persie immediately passed it sideways to Fabregas behind him.
With just two short passes, Leeds United's attack line has already rushed over, and Ibrahimovic ran straight towards Fabregas, and behind him, there was Yaya Toure who was unwilling to fall behind with his long legs!
What the hell?
Fabregas saw two big men rushing towards him with ferocious faces, and immediately gave up the idea of passing the ball forward. Without letting the ball stay under his feet for a long time, he turned around and passed the ball to Kolo Toure on the back line, and ran to the left.
Seeing Fabregas pass the ball, Ibrahimovic ran to Kolo Toure immediately, while Yaya Toure followed closely behind Fabregas who was pulling to the side.
"Leeds United played very fiercely after the game started,In just four or five seconds, except for the back line and Alonso, everyone else has already crossed the half court! Norman, it seems that Lee's idea is not to play it safe, he wants to strike first!"
"Yes! This is one of the reasons why I have always admired him. Lee has always played cards unconventionally, and the key is to get good results in the end." Norman agreed with Eddie Gray's opinion, "It seems that Leeds United wants to cut off the connection between Arsenal's midfield and the two forwards through high-pressure pressing. Fabregas probably can't get rid of Yaya Toure's entanglement today"
"Yeah!" Eddie Gray responded heavily: "And you see, it's not just Toure, the Leeds United players seem to have found their own targets! "
Indeed!
In addition to Yaya Toure and Ibrahimovic, Modric, Ribe, Bale, and Alonso, who had crossed the center line when the two commentators were talking, had already found Arsenal players point by point.
When Kolo Toure looked up after receiving the ball, he suddenly found that except for the defenders around him and Lehmann behind him, he had no other good options. The midfielders including Fabregas were closely surrounded by a white figure, and all his teammates were facing their own ball. Even if they force the ball to pass, it is difficult for them to turn around after getting the ball.
Kolo Toure had no choice but to pass the ball back to Lehmann in front of the goal.
Ibrahimovic saw Kolo Toure pass the ball back, and he didn't stop. He ran past him and rushed into the penalty area, rushing towards Lehmann!
Facing Ibrahimovic who had already entered the penalty area, the experienced Lehmann seemed to have other ideas.
He didn't kick the ball out immediately, but stopped the ball at his feet, as if he wanted to play a trick on Ibrahimovic first...