Chapter 86 Tactics
Leicester City's next opponent is the veteran Premier League team, Arsenal.
When Leicester City learned that their next opponent was Arsenal and that they would be playing away at the Emirates Stadium, everyone in the team became nervous.
Especially Mr. Ranieri, who immediately organized the coaching staff to discuss various plans and did not appear in the team for several days. In fact, it is understandable to think so, because compared with the old Arsenal, Leicester City lacks more than just foundation.
If we really want to analyze Arsenal from the beginning, we have to start with their tactics.
Arsenal's old tactics have always been to focus on attack and to control the ball. Therefore, Arsenal's possession rate has always been very high. Looking back at the past Arsenal, it is not difficult to see that their main focus has always been to gain control of the game through organization and grasping the rhythm of the game.
He is also good at wingers and scrambles for the ball in the middle, which can be said to be one of the few all-out attack and defense tactical systems in the Premier League. The general formation is 4-3-3, and this formation is really Wenger's forte.
Seeing Arsenal's tactics and lineup, Ranieri was envious and sighed at the same time. Leicester City simply does not have this level of tacit understanding and cooperation.
In addition to Ivanov on Arsenal's front line, there are two Sanchez, Gabriel Sanchez and Lachi Sanchez, but they also sold their captain, Vermaelen. It seems that the entire system in the first half seems very mediocre.
But this year, Arsenal introduced Czech goalkeeper Petr Cech for 10 million pounds in the summer transfer window. It can only be said that Cech's arrival is the last piece of the puzzle of Arsenal's system, and the entire lineup has surrounded itself like an iron wall.
In the first half of the season, Arsenal has always occupied the leading position in the first half of the season. Not only is it stable like it is invincible, but it also performs well in every game. But just after Leicester City played against Chelsea and won unexpectedly, they will soon play against Chelsea.
However... unexpectedly, this time it was
This is mainly because they are good at using the cooperation between players to control the ball, so that fast passes, dribbling and continuity become the guideposts for the attackers. And it is not just the offensive cooperation in the front court that creates opportunities, they will also actively participate in the offense when defending, and create opportunities to counter-press the opponent during defensive interceptions.
Wenger is particularly good at using the players' cooperation on the field to control the game, and gaining control of the game through organization and grasping the rhythm of the game, which is very important for Arsenal.
So Leicester City is now in a state of becoming more and more disappointed, but the players below still have to train as they should. Tired of training, the players of Leicester City all lay on the grass of the stadium, taking a collective rest and thinking.
Eggsy looked at the blazing sun in the sky and suddenly asked, "Will it be difficult for us to play against Arsenal next time?"
Everyone was stunned by this, and Captain Morgan was even more puzzled and asked, "Why do you ask that?"
"It's obvious," Eggsy turned around and looked at his teammates. "Up to now, his coaching staff has not come up with their own tactics to train us."
This question was very serious, because it could be said to directly and directly explain the problem. This made the whole team speechless for a while, and finally everyone agreed with this idea.
"I was thinking, Arsenal are strong and they are strong just in the right way for us."
Egger thought for a moment and turned back and said: "I think our defense is not weak now, so Arsenal's defensive lineup must not be weak either."
"Then there's the midfield. We often control the field and pass the ball quickly to complete the attack," Eggsy thought for a moment and looked at Mahrez and Shinji Okazaki next to him. "And when we defend, we control the ball and intercept, then counterattack. This is a standard defensive counterattack."
Eggsy's analysis was so fierce that his teammates could only nod their heads. At this time, everyone was thinking of me: My kid is worthy of being admitted to Oxford, I am impressed by his analytical ability.
"Then there are the forwards," Eggsy looked at Vardy and thought for a moment, "If I remember correctly, Arsenal should be attacking on two fronts?"
"They have Ivanov and two Sanchezs." Vardy smiled and looked at Eggsy and said, "Even if we are not as strong as any of them. But I don't care, I will still rush over."
"Eggsy, do you know why?"
Eggsy joked at this time and tilted his head to answer Vardy: "Because we are Leicester City."
Vardy smiled and immediately took Eggsy into his arms and rubbed her hair: "Yes, Eggsy, if it was before, I wouldn't believe that I could beat the Queen's Parade Park, let alone against Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United, but -"
"Since you came into my life, I feel that we at Leicester City can do anything." When Vardy said this, his blue eyes were shining. It was a true belief!
"Eggsy, it can be said that Leicester City is now attacking with you as the core."
This sentence made Eggsy's body tremble. He didn't expect that he was such a core figure in the team. But the key point was that Vardy said this frankly, and the others seemed to have a little bit of agreement, which surprised Eggsy even more.
It seems that the core players of other teams are forwards or the ones who shoot. They can't be the center forward in his position, right?
But Eggsy did not ask this question. Vardy's words had already made everyone, who had just been a little depressed, immediately excited.
"Just do it!" Mahrez joined in the cheering, and the defenders on the side also became excited.
Although the atmosphere in Leicester City was great, Eggsy looked at the water brother and captain Morgan at this time, and there was a hint of worry in each other's eyes.
Momentum and confidence are important, but reality is the most authentic proof of victory.
Eggsy's overall view is correct. It is indeed difficult for Leicester City to face Arsenal at this time. But there is hope. After all, Eggsy is Mr. Ranieri's apprentice. The two of them have similar views on tactics and lineups.
For example, right now, the Arsenal lineup information in Eggsy's mind is exactly the same as the one Ranieri is hanging on the bed now, and what Eggsy is thinking of and what Ranieri is pointing at is Arsenal's defense line.
"If you want to win, speed and Eggsy are both indispensable." Mr. Ranieri spoke slowly at this time. His hair was a little messy, and he was holding a cup with dried coffee stains in his hand. His eyes were bloodshot, and it was obvious that he had been staying up late.
Mr. Ranieri has placed a lot of data folders around him, which contain not only Leicester City's data but also other teams' data. It has always been the case that knowing yourself and the enemy will lead to victory in every battle, so Mr. Ranieri is no exception.
Having reached this conclusion, Mr. Ranieri sighed deeply.
"no."
The other tactical coaches came over in surprise: "Why not? Are you just giving up on the tactics you've already thought of?"
Mr. Ranieri didn't say anything at first, but the coaches around him took out the tactics they had previously denied and put them in front of Mr. Ranieri again.
"Then we are back to the same situation as before," the assistant tactical coach said, ruffling his hair in frustration, "Did we spend this night in vain?"
"No," Mr. Ranieri pinched his brows and said, "You can't put all your eggs in one basket, and you can't put all the winning cards on Eggsy."
This is a tactical taboo. Ranieri taught Eggsy in his first tactical class that he should not only have a plan A, but also a plan B. There will be any changes on the court, even a gust of wind, which will bring unexpected results and even blow a goal that was originally going to be scored.
Everyone in the tactical room was silent, if for no other reason than that what Mr. Ranieri said was right.
After an afternoon of training, Eggsy and the other team members were sweating and exhausted. This was a kind of determination on their part, as if they had put in enough sweat and effort, they would definitely get the results they wanted.
The other players may have some comfort in their hearts, but Eggsy still feels that it is not enough. He always feels that if he wants to beat Arsenal, such hard work is not enough - he also needs to use his brain!
So after the practice, Eggsy rushed to his dormitory, where Mr. Ranieri gave him some team materials to study. By the end, Eggsy had obviously deduced the final tactics in his mind. Then he took a deep breath...
"Speed." Eggsy saw two trump cards that Leicester City could use to turn the tables, but he didn't dare to confirm them, so he had to sit in front of the chair, looking at the tactics and thinking about it in his mind.
at last?
Finally, Eggsy couldn't bear the fatigue and sleepiness and fell asleep on the table.
After all, he is only 17. Asking him to consider the overall tactics of the game now is like a top student in high school suddenly doing a master's degree project. Although he can do it, don't expect to finish it or do it well.
But the next morning, Leicester City's coaching staff called everyone together, and then the tactical coach announced their upcoming lineup and tactics.
"Defense and counterattack, fast." The tactical coach kept his eyes on Eggsy and said, "All the passes and quick attacks, the organizer of the fast defense is you, Eggsy."
Then the tactical coach said, "From today on, Eggsy, your training will not be here, but in the gym."
"Running and physical fitness are your main focus." The tactical coach looked at Eggsy and continued, "Then it's quick passing and tactical organization."
"Eggsy, you are the organizer of the next game."
Eggsy took a deep breath at this time, but was not surprised, because he knew that this was a chassis tactic against Arsenal and there was no other way.
This is a big gamble!
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