The Louis II Stadium has not been so lively for a long time. The game will not start for more than an hour, and the stadium is already full.
Not only that, the outside of the stadium was also crowded with fans who came to watch the game. Many fans who did not have tickets held up signs asking for tickets with large sums of money, looking for the last chance.
Two Monaco fans came a little late. They were a father and son. The father was less than fifty and the son was in his early twenties. They were preparing to enter the stadium with their tickets.
The son looked at the crowd outside the stadium and was a little surprised: "Why is Monaco so lively today?"
The father replied: "Because there are so many people watching the game today."
"That's not right. The stadium was full for Monaco's two championship games a while ago. Those two times were not as lively as today. Look at the people outside the stadium." The son looked around and said in surprise.
The father whispered: "Because those who came a few days ago were all Monaco fans, but not today. Many fans today are not necessarily supporters of Monaco, but they are all Ligue 1 fans. After all, Monaco is now in Ligue 1 and in the Champions League. Although the competition within Ligue 1 is fierce, Ligue 1 fans still hope that their team can achieve better results in the Champions League."
"Oh, that's what happened." The son nodded, "Then let's enter the field quickly. The players are probably already warming up in the field."
"Well, let's go."
Because they occupy the home court, Monaco has prepared everything in advance and they are warming up on the court.
Soon, the Arsenal general also ran out of the player tunnel.
Yun Sheng was unfamiliar with others, and the face he was most familiar with was his proud disciple.
When Chen Tao ran out of the players' tunnel, he saw Yun Sheng at a glance.
Chen Tao has walked out of this familiar player tunnel countless times, but running out from here today as an opponent of Monaco is really a different feeling.
Chen Tao stood in front of Yun Sheng and bowed respectfully: "Boss."
Yun Sheng, on the other hand, remained unfazed and stretched out his arms to hug his proud disciple: "Xiao Chen, I heard that you were injured and have been removed from the starting lineup. Is it serious?"
"Boss, I'm fine. It's just a slight strain on my arm. I could have started this game, but the professor wanted to protect me, so he asked me to rest on the bench."
"Arsenal's schedule is relatively intensive during this period, and he is also worried about your injury. I am still very happy to see you not starting, hahaha."
"Boss, why do you have the same tone as Dong Zhuo..."
"Go up and warm up. Don't talk to me for too long. Wenger is looking at me. He is probably jealous."
After driving away Chen Tao, Yun Sheng walked towards Wenger.
Wenger said with a smile: "Yun Sheng, it seems that no matter how good I am to Chen Tao, in his heart, your status is still the highest."
Yun Sheng also smiled and said, "Professor, don't say that. Just now Chen Tao told me that the reason why you asked him to be a substitute was to protect him."
"Yeah, I didn't expect him to be injured before the game. Fortunately, it wasn't a big problem, otherwise I would have been depressed."
"Chen Tao didn't start this game, and I feel much more at ease."
"Oh? Do you really think so? You must know that Chen Tao has told me about the situation of the Monaco players. Even if he is not on the court, we are sure of winning. By the way, you won't blame him when I say this, right? ?”
"It doesn't matter. He is an Arsenal player now. This is natural and in line with the professional ethics of football players. But having said that, if I knew that I would encounter you in the Champions League, I might consider whether to let Chen Tao has joined the Gunners."
"Hahaha, the people are here anyway, and it's too late for you to regret it. But I'm a little regretful that I couldn't buy Dong Fangzhuo to Arsenal last year. Dong Fangzhuo's performance is getting better and better this season, even if he wants to go back next season If you leave, I probably won’t be able to buy it for 10 million yuan.”
"Haha, Dong Fangzhuo said that he does not want to join Manchester United's rivals. It seems that it is unlikely that he will wear the Gunners jersey. If one day I leave Monaco, Dong Fangzhuo will be poached by Manchester United."
"Oh, this is really bad news. I hope Manchester United is not interested in Dong Fangzhuo."
Yun Sheng and Wenger chatted for a while, but neither one said anything related to the game. It seemed that today was not an important Champions League knockout match, but just an ordinary friendly match.
Players from both sides were warming up on the field, and the coaches of the two teams were making final preparations on the sidelines. In the live broadcast room, Alphonse was introducing the starting lineups of both sides for this game: "Monaco still has a 4-3-3 formation today. : Goalkeeper Hildebrand, the defenders from left to right are Heinze, Kompany, Ujfalusi and Sun Jihai, the three midfielders from back to front are Flamini, Beckham and Wing. Berry, with Gudjohnsen, Recoba and Saviola up front.”
"In this game, Monaco's several injured players have all returned to their starting positions. They can be said to have played with their full strength today. On the bench, there are also players such as Wang Chuhe, Dong Fangzhuo, and Senderos. These young people have recently played in the league. They are also in excellent condition.”
"Arsenal's lineup today is also very strong. They have a standard 4-4-2 formation today: the goalkeeper is the Spaniard Almunia, and the defenders from left to right are Clichy, Silvestre, and Weir. Malen and Sagna, the midfielders from left to right are Nasri, Rosicky, Cesc Fabregas and Arshavin, and the strike partners are Robin van Persie and Theo Walcott.”
"Arsenal has been in good form recently. They are currently ranked third in the league, six points away from Chelsea at the top. Their hopes of the league championship have not been dashed yet. In the FA Cup, they have also reached the semi-finals. In addition, they have reached the semi-finals of the Champions League. In the competition, Arsenal now have the possibility of competing for the title on three fronts.”
Alphonse had just finished speaking, and Octave didn't like hearing it anymore: "I don't agree! Arsenal can only compete on two fronts for the championship, and their dream of winning the Champions League may be shattered in advance! With Monaco's invincibility throughout the season, It’s absolutely impossible for Arsenal to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League!”
Alphonse: "Man, are you so optimistic about Monaco?"
Octave snorted: "Of course! I'm particularly optimistic about them! Because they are now the pride of Ligue 1! To be able to win the first half of Ligue 1, to win the Ligue 1 championship ten rounds in advance, this Monaco team is now One of the strongest teams in European football!"
"Some people also say that Monaco has not encountered a truly strong team, so it can only win in Ligue 1! Watch these boys! In this game, Monaco will use Arsenal as a straw man and beat them up, so that Everyone has seen what Monaco is, the king, and what the real strength of the French giants is!"
