Super Marshal

Stamford Bridge was packed before the London derby.

In the locker room of the visiting team, the Arsenal players who had just returned from training on the pitch were preparing for the game in full swing.

The main central defender, Saul Campbell, sat naked in front of the closet, allowing the masseur to rub the muscles on his thigh vigorously, with a look of discomfort showing on his dark face from time to time.

After the England national team released the latest list of international players, Arsenal applied to the national team and kept Campbell in the team on the grounds of a groin injury, but he played all the games in the FA Cup This caused dissatisfaction with the national team coach Eriksson.

The same situation is with Henry, the French striker also missed the national team game due to injury.

But judging from Campbell's current expression, he is indeed injured, but I am afraid it is not as serious as Arsenal's publicity. Otherwise, Wenger would not have put him in the starting list.

As for Henry, the situation should be better.

Both generals are able to play the game, Arsenal's only real wounded left back Ashley Cole, so Wenger arranged for the French teenager Clichy to start this game.

For this game, Wenger also attached great importance to it, and even used injury tactics to compete with the national team, so that the main players can better prepare for the game.

Wenger stood in the locker room, his eyes swept over the players one by one, and finally fell on the captain Vieira.

"I have received definite information that Chelsea's Makelele was injured during the national team training and will not appear in this game, and his absence is bound to have an impact on Chelsea's midfield."

When Wenger said this, the French internationals such as Vieira, Pires and Henry all showed joy.

As Makelele's teammates, they are very aware of the strength of Chelsea's midfielder and his role in this Chelsea team.

Look at the poor performance of Real Madrid this season after losing Makelele. Although they have many superstars, the midfield is always soft and unstable.

So, the same will happen to Chelsea.

"Patrick." Wenger looked at Vieira, who immediately raised his head to look at the coach.

"In this game, I hope that your range of activities can be further forward, suppressing the opponent's midfielder, forcing them to expose the loopholes in the front of the penalty area."

Vieira nodded after hearing this: "Understood, don't worry!"

For the captain he personally appointed, Wenger still trusts very much.

"Dennis." Wenger looked at Bergkamp.

Relying on his outstanding performance, the Dutch veteran has become Henry's best partner.

"Makelele is absent. If I guess correctly, Parker should start. You should know what to do."

Bergkamp has a lot of experience. He has cooperated with Wenger for many years and knows the coach's intentions well.

"Thierry, your job is to score goals. Believe me, you are the best scorer in the world."

"Thank you." Henry nodded emphatically.

"The two wingers should suppress Chelsea's two wings at the same time, try to spread the opponent's defensive position, and create opportunities for the center, understand?"

Pires and Ljungberg responded in unison, "Understood."

"Very good!" Wenger was very satisfied with the player's attitude and mental outlook.

"Everyone, tonight's battle is very important, but not just for the three points, but also to restore our dignity, as well as the upcoming League Cup final."

There is no suspense in the Premier League this season. Chelsea has swept the entire English football with an amazing advantage. Gao Han also continued his brilliant achievements in Atletico Madrid and completely conquered the entire England.

Therefore, both Arsenal and Manchester United have begun to adjust their season goals to cup games.

Compared with the league, the cup has a better chance of breaking through.

Especially for Arsenal, who entered the League Cup final, if they don't want to be empty-handed after the end of the season, they should do their best to win the League Cup.

Wenger knows it, and so do all the Arsenal players.

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Under the leadership of the referee Mike Riley, the players of the two teams walked out of the player tunnel one after another and entered the Stamford Bridge amidst the cheers of the Chelsea fans.

Wenger, as the team's head coach, followed the team and also walked out.

"Welcome to Stamford Bridge, Professor." As the host, Gao Han greeted him with a smile.

Wenger kept a polite smile, and walked towards Gao Han, not forgetting to take a look at Chelsea's starting lineup.

Sure enough, the player who replaced Makelele in the starting lineup was Parker.

The 23-year-old local midfielder made his debut at Charlton. He performed very well last season and is known for his passing ability. After Gao Han entered Chelsea this season, he was taken from Charlton. When he arrived at Stamford Bridge, although he had always been Makelele's substitute, he performed well and was selected for the England national team many times.

Judging from his characteristics, his style of play is very tough, and he still has the impression of a typical English midfielder. He also fights fiercely, has excellent passing ability, and is more active with his feet than other English players, but overall he is still not as stable as Makelele.

It can be said that the midfielder will be Chelsea's weakness in this game.

As for the other positions, there is basically no change. After all, this is Gao Han's first season in Chelsea, and he managed to work out a mature and stable lineup. As long as there is no injury or illness, there will be basically no major changes.

"What? What did you see?" Gao Han noticed Wenger's gaze.

This guy kept staring at the Chelsea players with evil intentions.

Wenger chuckled, "I saw three points."

"Ha, can you take it away?" Gao Han also laughed.

"Wait and see." Wenger was confident.

But looking at Gao Han again, it seems that he is not worried at all. Instead of being worried because of Makelele's absence, he seems to be full of confidence. This makes Wenger feel very puzzled and even a little uneasy.

Walking back to the visiting team's bench, Wenger kept frowning, feeling that something was wrong.

"Pat, tell the players to stabilize after the start, and don't worry." Wenger decided that it would be better to be safe.

After all, this is Chelsea's Stamford Bridge.

Assistant coach Pat Rice immediately agreed, went to the sidelines, and conveyed Wenger's meaning to the pitch.

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"Want to take three points off my turf?"

In front of the coaching bench of the home team, Gao Han turned his head sideways, glanced at the movement on the coaching bench of the visiting team, and hummed.

"Then we have to see if you have the ability!"

Gao Han immediately turned his head to look at the court, and gestured towards Veron and Deco, indicating that they will press the whole line after the opening. At the same time, he told Terry and Gallas to pay close attention to Henry and Bergkamp.

Arsenal's striker combination is quite good in terms of tacit understanding and personal ability.

With Makelele absent, Chelsea's midfielder position is indeed a big problem, but the opponent knows it, and Gao Han knows it too.

Therefore, his strategy is to take the initiative!

Sometimes offense is the best defense!

Entering the coaching system, he intends to use offensive and assault cards, as well as defensive and confrontation cards from the very beginning.

Use all four cards to start the attack!

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When some of the Gunners fans who followed Arsenal to the away game were still looking for a place in the stands of Stamford Bridge, the referee couldn't wait to blow the whistle to start the game.

It was Arsenal who took the lead.

Henry kicked the ball to Bergkamp, ​​who passed the ball directly to the backcourt.

Chelsea is still the same as before, pressing forward quickly after the opening, especially Zlatan Ibrahimovic, even rushed directly to Arsenal's defense, and went straight to the two central defenders, a bit like an ancient war. Battering hammer.

Ronaldinho and Eto'o, one left and one right, also exerted pressure at the same time, which made Arsenal's backcourt dare not be careless, quickly passed the ball, and quickly passed it to Vieira's feet in the midfield .

As soon as Vieira caught the ball, Chelsea midfielder Deco immediately appeared behind him.

The speed is really fast!

In terms of pressing speed and efficiency, Chelsea is indeed unmatched.

But Vieira has dealt with this kind of scene countless times, and leaned directly on Deco with his body.

In his impression, looking at the entire Premier League, there are really not many who can support him, but Deco is definitely not included. This Brazilian midfielder looks thin and short. How can he support Vieira? Condescending?

But unexpectedly, when Vieira leaned against Deco, he suddenly found a huge force from his opponent. It felt like hitting a wall, and the rebound made Vieira a little overwhelmed. Actions are stagnant.

This stagnation made it impossible to do the next series of actions, and the ball left Vieira's control.

Deco immediately seized the opportunity and stretched out his right foot to meet the ball.

The ball quickly flew to the frontcourt, Ibrahimovic carried Kolo Touré with his body, and Campbell next to him immediately double-teamed, trying to get Ibrahimovic caught in the middle.

However, the Swedish center was eager to make a move and picked the ball directly behind the two central defenders of Arsenal.

A black bolt of lightning, with the momentum of lightning, quickly slanted into the restricted area from the right rib.

It turned out that Eto'o threw away Arsenal's young left-back Clichy, crossed into the penalty area obliquely, caught Ibrahimovic's pass, and then went to the country to attack goalkeeper Lehmann. Push and shoot!

The whole process happened in the blink of an eye, and even at the moment the ball hit the net, there were still many Arsenal fans in the stands who hadn't taken their seats, and even the Chelsea fans were dumbfounded.

The game has just started and you scored a goal?

The referee blew a crisp whistle to remind every player on the scene.

A burst of overwhelming cheers quickly swept through the entire Stamford Bridge Stadium!

The ball is in!

Only twenty-seven seconds!

Eto'o frantically rushed out of the penalty area, opened his arms, and flew towards the stands where the Chelsea fans were.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic also rushed out and met the African cheetah on the sidelines. The two roared at each other, bumped their chests, and then laughed and hugged each other.

Since they reached an agreement, the cooperation between the two has become more and more skillful and tacit. Both of them are constantly creating scoring opportunities for each other, which makes their friendship grow day by day.

Up to now, they have become each other's best partners, forming the most feared striker combination in the Premier League.

All the fans in the entire Stamford Bridge stood up from their seats and cheered for the Chelsea players on the sidelines.

Only Gao Han, who was standing in the coaching area, was still shouting vigorously, telling them to go back quickly and continue the game.

He wants to take advantage of the opening and establish an advantage in one fell swoop!