As an assistant coach, Primorac's job was to record real-time data on the field and compile it for Wenger.
“Arsena, this can’t go on.” Frowning, Primorac handed the tactical board to Wenger, then pointed to the key positions marked on the board and gave his advice: “Ceske is completely confined to the middle, and our attacking methods are too monotonous.”
No need to look at the tactical paddleboard.
Wenger understood what Primorac meant.
Today, Li Shiguang completely guessed my tactical ideas.
In the past, Fabregas would not have positioned himself so far forward. When the ball reached his feet, he would usually be near the center circle, and he would slowly advance by combining with Hleb or Rosicky next to him.
Even if you encounter a situation where the middle lane is blocked.
Fabregas can also pass the ball to the wing, allowing his teammates on the wing to create space for him.
But today.
This approach won't work!
Fabregas and Hleb were squeezed together in the middle, but were tightly marked by Leeds United's three defensive midfielders and couldn't coordinate at all.
Wenger remained silent.
Primorac steeled himself and continued, "Arsena, why don't we just bring Thomas on? Otherwise, our attack just won't improve!"
Should Thomas play?
Hearing Primorac's suggestion.
Wenger remained silent.
He did consider bringing Rosicky on to restore the team's midfield to a diamond formation.
But who the hell is going to replace them?!
If a different striker is brought in, Leeds United's defense is already solid, and Adebayor and Bendtner are both over 190cm tall, so they can act as two target men, receiving the ball just outside the Leeds United penalty area. If one of them is replaced, Arsenal's already much-talked but little-effective attack will likely face even greater difficulties.
But if they change to a defensive midfielder, it would completely free up Kaka.
If the Brazilians were freed, the consequences... Wenger simply couldn't imagine!
Moreover, given Wenger's understanding of Li Shiguang...
From the moment they saw Rossi on the sidelines, Leeds United probably had to change their strategy and start pressing forward in attack!
Primorac's suggestion went unanswered, which made the atmosphere on the Arsenal bench somewhat subdued.
But Wenger and Primorac neither seemed to realize it.
On the field.
Another potential problem is that they haven't noticed it, or rather, it's the ingrained mindset they've had since the beginning of this season that has caused them to overlook it.
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It starts with scoring a goal.
Adriano moved directly into Senderos' defensive zone.
Whenever Adriano gets the ball, he'll challenge Senderos to a one-on-one duel.
Senderos is also single.
In a one-on-one situation, he would not get close or make a move.
Adriano led the way forward, while Senderos maintained a safe distance and retreated.
Only when Arsenal players get close to the penalty area and track back to defend, and someone comes up to help block the angle, will Senderos get a little closer to interfere with Adriano's dribbling.
At Arsenal, no one thinks there's anything wrong with Senderos's playing style.
He's been like this all season.
Before being outmaneuvered by the opposing striker, Senderos will still try to contest the ball. But once he loses the contest and the team concedes a goal, Senderos becomes withdrawn, adopting a "I'd rather do nothing than make a mistake" attitude.
But the world is just so wonderful.
Although people want to avoid mistakes, most of the time, mistakes will find you on their own.
The match has reached the 39th minute.
Wenger still hasn't made any adjustments.
Arsenal orchestrated their attack from midfield.
Flamini passed the ball to Hleb.
Hleb habitually dribbled the ball towards the right flank, but before he had run a few meters, he saw Lahm and Kolarov rushing towards him at the same time. After glancing at Sagna, who was still behind him, Hleb had no choice but to turn around and pass the ball to Fabregas, who was running from the middle to receive him.
Fabregas, who received the ball, also had a tough time.
The Spaniard is a key target for Leeds United's marking.
As soon as the ball reached his feet, Modric and Mascherano rushed over. After hesitating for a second, Fabregas judged that it was almost impossible for him to break through the two players' pressure, so he prepared to turn around and pass the ball back to his teammates to reorganize the attack.
But as soon as he turned around, Fabregas was stunned. Kaka's handsome face came into view, and before he could react, the football at his feet was snatched away by Kaka.
The two sides switched positions.
Leeds United became the attacking side.
Leeds United's style of play wasn't as complicated as Arsenal's.
Kaka dribbled the ball at high speed through midfield, and before Arsenal's two defensive midfielders could close in, Kaka played a through ball to Adriano, who was waving for the ball.
hey-hey!
Adriano was delighted to receive the pass.
After turning around.
Adriano's lips curled into a wicked smile, making Senderos, who was standing directly in front of him, tremble with fear.
Don't come any closer!
At that moment, Senderos had only one thought in his mind.
But reality is cruel.
Adriano never even considered passing the ball.
With a quick step and a powerful leg drive, he charged towards Arsenal's penalty area with the ball!
In less than three seconds, they had already reached the edge of Arsenal's penalty area.
Just seconds before, it was Arsenal's attacking opportunity, so when Kaká intercepted the ball, Arsenal's three lines were actually positioned quite high up, with both full-backs already pushed up to near the midfield line.
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