Chapter 97: Wenger and the desire for champions

Chapter 97 Wenger and the desire for champions

　　 Kearney training base, Wenger's office.

　　 Wenger is still looking at the detailed information about Luton. For Arsenal, their luck in the semi-final draw is pretty good-in any case, the opponent is just a second division team.

　　 However, Wenger, who has always been cautious, will not underestimate the enemy and can eliminate Chelsea and Manchester City's teams. If Arsenal ignores each other arrogantly, they will eventually have to bear the fruit.

　　 "This team can't be underestimated!" Wenger's assistant Les was also present in the office.

　　 Wenger nodded: "This young man has formed a talented team. I really don't know where he recruited these young people."

"I heard that Charlie Austin was a brick mover before joining Luton. For example, Vardy and Kanter were also dug in the amateur league..." Les shook his head. "Could this Chinese predict Surgery?"

　　 In short, Wenger and Rice don't understand this, but Wenger has always been known for his love of cultivating young goblins, and there are also many talented young people in his Arsenal.

The 21-year-old Spanish midfielder Fabregas has become the absolute core of the Arsenal midfield. The twenty-year-old tiger Walcott is flourishing and the French genius Nasri is also playing at the Emirates Stadium. Football talent.

　　 In addition, Wilshere has also begun to emerge. Twenty-year-old Ramsey also transferred from Cardiff City to Arsenal last summer and gradually became Arsenal's main backup in the defense.

　　 Wenger's team also has a group of young talents.

　　 But Wenger's current headache is the fact that the Arsenal defense line is full of wounded soldiers.

Including the main goalkeeper Almunia, defenders Krish, Gala, Qiaolu, Sanya and others are absent due to injuries, and in midfield, Diaby has now revealed the glass body, no minor injuries. So badly hurt again, for a while, I definitely can't count on it. Rosicky is now also three days with a minor injury and five days with a major injury. This game is also not available.

　　 "We have too many injuries..." Wenger frowned. "Almunia was injured. I'm not too relieved of Fabianski's experience on the goal line."

Fabianski is a young goalkeeper. His response and agility are not bad, but Wenger is a little worried about his lack of experience, especially in the FA Cup semi-finals where the goalkeeper is not. A reassuring candidate does give Wenger a headache.

"Don't worry too much, Arsena, our opponent in this game is not Manchester United..." Rice said, "With Fabianski's ability, he can be trusted against Luton. And our forwards are in very good condition recently."

　　 Wenger's frowning brows stretched out.

　　 This is also true. Arsenal have been fully fired recently. Arsenal's main striker, Adebayor, has scored four goals in the last four games since his national team's comeback and helped Togo defeat Cameroon. He has scored 20 in 32 games so far this season. A goal, and twelve assists, the state is very hot.

Van Persie, who has just returned from injury, is also hot with his guns. In the last round of the Premier League game, Van Persie scored twice and helped the team beat Wigan Athletic 4-1, and is still in the 38th of the game. Helped the team to create a penalty in minutes. In terms of the team's offensive nature, there is also a player in hot form. The attacking midfielder Fabregas has sent six assists in the last four games. It can be said that the source of the team's offensive creativity. The field showed unparalleled football talent.

　　 The team's offense is worthy of peace of mind, Wenger is finally relieved. The FA Cup is a venue that Wenger attaches great importance to. This draw is very beneficial for Arsenal. As long as they defeat Luton, they will be able to reach the FA Cup final and they are only one step away from winning the championship.

　　 Arsenal's desire to win is very urgent. Wenger and his team have missed the championship for four years. If you don't count the Emirates Cup hosted by Arsenal themselves, the last time they won the championship trophy would be traced back to the 2005 FA Cup final. Arsenal is in the spotlight. Defeating Manchester United in the ball game, Wenger led the team to win the FA Cup trophy for the fourth time.

　　 Now in the league, Arsenal are ten points behind Manchester United. There is only a theoretical possibility to win the championship. If you want to end the championship drought, you can only pin your hopes on the cup.

　　 Just three days ago, in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final, Arsenal defeated Villarreal 3-0 at home and advanced to the Champions League semi-finals with a total score of 4-1. However, in the semi-finals, Arsenal may encounter opponents including Chelsea, Barcelona, ​​and Manchester United. These three teams are not easy to deal with. It is still very difficult for the Champions League to win the championship.

　　 But in the FA Cup, Arsenal's probability of qualifying for the final in this arena is much higher than that of the Champions League, so Wenger will not give up the possibility of winning the FA Cup.

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　　 "We will do our best!!"

　　 In the press conference before the game, Wenger said so.

"Luton is a team that cannot be underestimated. Gao Bo's work is admirable. He has built a strong team in the second division. It is not accidental that they can reach the semi-finals. They have such strength. Several of their core players are very outstanding young people so we will not take it lightly. We will work hard in this game. The initiative is in our own hands. Arsenal will quickly enter the game to control game!"

　　 Wenger's words in front of the media are definitely not a compliment to Luton, but his sincere words. In fact, Wenger said the same in the Arsenal tactical meeting.

"This is a team that is very good at defensive and counterattacks!!" Wenger said, pointing to the tactical board next to him. "Luton's 442 looks different from the usual 442 formation. They like to start defending in the frontcourt. Use a dense formation to suppress the ball holder! We must not ignore this point. Passing in the backcourt must be decisive and safe. If not necessary, you must not risk passing the ball in the backcourt!"

　　 Wenger watched Luton's FA Cup game video. Many of Luton's goals were counterattacks on the spot after stealing the ball in the midfield or the frontcourt.

　　 Luton's tactical style gave Wenger a refreshing feeling. In Wenger's view, Gao Bo is a new generation coach who has a very deep understanding of tactics, and is very imaginative and able to put it into practice.

　　 And he is still so young...

　　 "For frontcourt offense, pass the ball, don't slop it! Pay special attention to their defensive midfielder Kanter, his stealing ability is very strong, don't try to pass people easily!"

　　 Regarding the matter of winning the FA Cup, Wenger believes that caution is necessary. If Arsenal overturned the ship in the gutter because of their carelessness, that would be the biggest joke.

　　 A big team cannot miss the championship trophy for too long, Wenger knows this well.

　　 Four years is long enough, and it is time for Arsenal to bring something new to the Hall of Glory at the Emirates Stadium.