For Benitez, he has the capital to wait and see.
He does not believe that with Ramsey and Coquelin, two players who are more defensive than Arteta and Wilshere, playing, what kind of offensive pressure can Arsenal produce to test Chelsea's defense? .
Stamford Bridge is very lively at this moment.
Cheers and songs echoed throughout the venue.
The war was about to break out, and fans from both sides started a battle before the game. Naturally, the home team fans had the absolute upper hand. The cheers and songs of Chelsea fans filled every inch of the stadium, leaving no chance for Arsenal fans.
This is normal, because most of the time coaches compete among fans to see who has more fans.
The number of fans of the away team is only a fraction of the fans of the home team. In this case, the coach will definitely take advantage of the home team.
However, winning your opponent in the stands does not mean you can win your opponent on the court.
The competition on the court ultimately depends on the performance of the players on both sides.
On the court, the number of people on both sides is equal. In theory, everyone is eleven people.
Although it is often said that the fans are the best twelve, we all know that the person who can be the best twelve or so in the game is definitely not in the stands.
Amid the hustle and bustle of Stamford Bridge.
In the player tunnel, players from both sides were lining up, and the Chelsea players couldn't help but look at Yello.
Last season, it was this guy who stopped Chelsea in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. This season he came to the Premier League and unexpectedly joined Arsenal.
The two rounds of the Champions League last season left a deep impression on most Chelsea players and can be said to be unforgettable.
Yelo played against them again this season, although players on both sides remained silent in the media and didn't say much.
But in private.
The basic tone of Chelsea's dressing room is 'revenge'.
It's more about redemption than revenge.
In order to get rid of Villas-Boas, Chelsea's core players failed for most of the season, which eventually led to the team being eliminated from the Champions League, ranking fifth in the league, and missing this season's Champions League.
Fans and the media are criticizing Chelsea players for this approach.
However, Chelsea players also have their own ideas. They feel that their stoppage in the Champions League quarterfinals last season was an accident. It was because of the obstruction of the guy standing at the front of Arsenal's queue that they became "sinners".
This season, they must defeat Yello and Arsenal to give the fans an explanation.
Benitez knows this very well, and this is also one of his confidence. Benitez is not a very popular coach in the team locker room, but although the Spaniard is stubborn, he is not a fool, so he decided It is necessary to have a good relationship with the bosses of the Chelsea team committee - especially the revenge atmosphere in the locker room is actually beneficial to Chelsea's performance in this game.
A group of stars who are holding back their passion for revenge. This is also one of Benitez's confidence in facing this game.
Under the leadership of the referee team, players from both sides lined up to play.
"Friends from the audience, friends from the audience, welcome to the national TV sports channel to watch the focus of the twelfth round of the 2012-2013 English Premier League, the battle for the top spot in the Premier League! Arsenal currently tops the standings An away challenge to Chelsea, who are second in the league standings!”
Duan Xuan's voice came from the TV.
All the Dragon Kingdom fans waiting in front of the TV were in high spirits.
On the TV screen, the starting information of the players from both sides appeared.
"Before the game starts, let's take a look at the starting lineups sent by both sides. On Chelsea's side, it looks like a 4231 formation. The goalkeeper is of course the team's main goalkeeper Petr Cech, Terry and David Luiz partner as central defenders. Combination, the left back is veteran Asli Cole, the right back is Ivanovic, Mikel and Ramirez partner as a double midfielder, Oscar serves as the attacking midfielder, left midfielder Hazard, right midfielder Mata, center, Torres No. 9!"
Arsenal's starting lineup then appeared on the TV screen.
The TV betting agency gave a position of 433.
After all, Arsenal seems to have just asked Ramsey to replace Arteta, who is injured in this round of the league.
"The visiting team Arsenal also sent out the strongest lineup they could send, with goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, centre-back Mertesacker partnering Koscielny, left-back Monreal and right-back Sani. Ya, the configuration of the three midfielders of Coquelin, Ramsey and Cazorla needs to be further observed as to the positioning, mainly Ramsey’s position. He shrinks back to raise doubles with Coquelin. The midfielder will still play as a double central midfielder in a parallel position with Cazorla. We will not know until after the game. The forward line is still the partner of Yello, Giroud and Chamberlain. Gervinho and Arshavin have been injured for a long time, but they have given England's teenager Oxlade-Chamberlain has a lot of opportunities to play. He is a jack-of-all-trades in the midfield and in the frontcourt, and can play in many positions. Judging from the formation diagram of the broadcast agency for this game, he should be playing as a right winger!"
Until now, everything is normal.
Not to mention Duan Xuan, it is difficult for commentators from all over the world to tell any big changes in Arsenal simply from a starting list.
Even Benitez only thinks that Arsenal is playing double midfielders.
But wait until the game starts.
Benitez realized something was wrong.
Not a double midfielder.
Rather
Three midfielders? !
Benitez stood on the sidelines for the first time, looking at Chamberlain's position strangely.
"Can this young man play as a defensive midfielder?"
He turned to his assistant and asked.
"In fact, he can also play as a right back. His physical fitness and running ability are very strong. Although his one-on-one defensive ability is not as good as a real midfielder, if you put him in the midfielder position, he can at least provide running and coverage," said Benitez's assistant.
"Sure enough, it was a change of tactics." Benitez took a deep breath. He could expect that his opponent would change, but he did not expect that the change would be so big! !
"Let's take a look first. It seems that Chamberlain is not the only one who is retreating."
Benitez looked at another player who deserved his attention more.
Arsenal's number 10.
"Chamberlain is playing as a defensive midfielder?!"
In the commentary box, many commentators were a little unsure.
Because Arsenal's position now is really a bit "un-Arsenal".
The positioning of the three defensive midfielders doesn’t seem to be Wenger’s style?
Doesn’t Arsenal play beautiful football? Why are you now putting on a defensive and counterattack posture with a three-muscle midfielder?
Andy Gray and Lineke looked at each other.
"This is really an unexpected change. Did Professor Wenger make the decision to improve the defense because of the team's conceding performance in the past few games?"
"Isn't it too risky to rashly change the team's existing system?"
"This is really an unaccustomed scene. Arsenal actually deployed three midfielders! Are they going to change their style and play defensive and counterattack football?"
Many commentators were a little confused.
After all, although the media said that Arsenal conceded a lot of goals, who made them lose the last game without Yello.
But is it worth Arsenal making such a big change?
This is not a minor repair in a certain position. From the player's position, this is a change in the entire tactical system!
Adventure, too adventurous! !
You know, Arsenal is still at the top of the league standings. Is it too hasty to make such a big change?
Even though Arsenal lost the last game.
But that's because the team lacks the absolute core player Yelo.
Moreover, the season is so long, which team dares to say that it will not lose?
Yes, Arsenal created the miracle of winning the championship unbeaten in a season.
But since it is a miracle, it is unlikely to happen often - can something that happens often be called a miracle?
Losing a game is not terrible.
But if the team's tactical system is rashly changed, the team's previous good momentum will be severely damaged.
This is terrible!
For Arsenal, which is still at the top of the list, making such a big change in the tactical system is a risk and a gamble.
"Is it really time for Arsenal to make such drastic changes?"
Andy Gray couldn't help shaking his head and said.
However, his partner Lineker has a different view.
"Arsenal really needs to change their defense, especially if they are determined to exclude some players who are too glassy from the main lineup. The team needs to maintain a stable main framework, which will be conducive to Arsenal's championship performance this season. , Yes, Arsenal is undoubtedly a member of the championship group, but we all know that defense wins championships, and it is actually reasonable for Wenger to choose to make changes on the defensive end."
Lineker looked at Yello's position.
"What's more, Arsenal still has Yello! Haven't you noticed? Yello's position has also changed!"
At this time Andy Gray also noticed Yelo's position. He was moving back and forth between the front waist line and the forward line, and his number of touches and passes also increased significantly.
"Yeluo has almost no shortcomings. He catches the ball, breaks through, passes, long-range shots, grabs points, etc. in positions that make the opponent very embarrassed! Will Arsenal's offense be weakened because of this? I don't think so!"
Lineker saw the subtlety of Arsenal's arrangement and asked Chamberlain to play as a defensive midfielder. While the defense became more stable, it also gave Yello more space - of course, it can also be said that it allowed Ye Luo needs to take on more responsibilities.
Yelo is now moving in the area between Chelsea's two defensive midfielders and the back line. His movement requires someone on Chelsea's side to take care of both.
This distorted Chelsea's defensive shape.
In addition, the huge threat of Yello was dangling under his nose, causing Chelsea's two midfielders to dare not press forward to assist, and even Oscar had to retreat to participate in the defense. At this level, Chelsea's offense also was weakened.
"Wenger seems to have asked Yello to drop back into midfield?!"
Duan Xuan was a little surprised.
Now on the surface it looks like Yelo is indeed playing in the midfield.
"What a shame! This position is obviously not what Ye Luo is good at!"
"Yeluo should play as a forward, he wants to score goals! Scoring goals is his characteristic!"
"Wenger has reorganized himself again. Is this old man confused?"
On the Internet, fans of the Dragon Kingdom also started to argue.
Players who understand football have expressed their opinions.
Most people don't want to see Ye Luo too far away from the goal.
Because in everyone’s belief.
The farther away you are from the players, the less likely you are to score.
Let Yello play in midfield?
Isn't this just looking for the far side, picking up the sesame seeds and losing the watermelon, weakening Ye Luo's scoring data?
Confused!
Wenger is confused!
The players who know how to play football are heartbroken.
All hell breaks loose.
All hell breaks loose!
A certain slap, a certain sticker, or a scarf were all the sounds of torture for Professor Wenger.
(End of chapter)
