Time is definitely a relative matter, and it is absolutely real that days are like years.
But at certain moments, time is indeed like God’s bug, disappearing in an instant without even realizing it.
Just like the fans of the two teams in this game, watching the fierce competition between the two sides on the field, frequently threatening the opponent's goal, it felt like the game had just begun and was already over.
When the referee blew the whistle to end the first half, even Alphonse in the live broadcast room couldn't help but sigh: "I have never been like this for a moment, looking forward to being an ordinary fan and watching seriously. This game.”
"I agree!" Octave shouted loudly, "I think the boss must give us more money, otherwise we can't concentrate on watching such a wonderful game. It's really a pain!"
Alfons said with a smile: "Although neither side scored a goal in the first half, I think the video of this game is definitely worth going back and savoring. After fifteen minutes of intermission, let's play the highlights of the first half again. Let’s play it back.”
Octave laughed loudly: "I think our technical staff are going crazy, because it is too difficult to pick out ten minutes of highlights from the 45 minutes of the first half - because the first half There wasn’t a moment in the 45 minutes that wasn’t exciting!”
Back in the locker room, the Monaco players still seemed very excited.
Recoba said with emotion: "Since I came to Monaco, I have never played such a hearty game. Arsenal is really a good opponent."
Ljungberg also nodded: "Yes, in this game I suddenly found the feeling of playing in the Premier League. Arsenal's fast-paced passing is indeed not comparable to other French Ligue 1 teams."
In the visiting team's locker room, Arsenal players also looked at Monaco in a different light.
"I really didn't expect that Monaco is so strong?" Fabregas said with emotion. "When Chen Tao told us not to take it lightly yesterday, I was actually a little dismissive. I didn't expect that we would actually fight. They saw The strength is comparable to ours."
Nasri was also convinced: "Not to mention those very famous stars, even the moderately famous Sun Jihai is capable of both offense and defense. This Monaco team is not easy to deal with."
Listening to the players talking about Monaco, everyone's expressions became serious, no longer as relaxed as before the game.
Wenger looked around and laughed instead: "Although we have not been able to score Monaco's goal now, I am very satisfied with your current mentality. If you can pay attention to it, you will not be far away from scoring goals and winning. I will prepare for the second half Make some adjustments to make the formation more attacking.”
With that said, Wenger looked at Chen Tao: "How are you? Can you play in the second half?"
Chen Taoteng stood up immediately: "Professor, I have no problem! I can actually play in the first half!"
Wenger nodded and motioned for him to sit down first: "After the start of the second half, you replace Rosicky and move to the attacking midfielder position. However, your position is not fixed. You can continue to use the style of play you played in Monaco, and Nairobi on the left and right. Sri and Arshavin can change positions freely, and the initiative is all in your hands. But no matter how you adjust, there is only one purpose - to help the team score goals!"
"Okay professor, I promise to complete the task!" Chen Tao replied with a serious expression.
After the start of the second half, the Monaco general discovered that Chen Tao was on the field.
Flamini whispered to Beckham next to him: "The boss is so awesome. He actually guessed that Chen Tao would appear in the second half."
Beckham nodded: "Boss's understanding of the game is extraordinary. You should quickly follow Chen Tao and complete the defensive task."
Flamini looked at Chen Tao not far in front of him and narrowed his eyes slightly.
Man, I haven’t seen you for a year, let me see how much you have grown!
"The referee blows the whistle and the second half begins!"
"In the second half, Arsenal still made trouble in the middle. They made continuous short passes and the Monaco players did not touch the ball for half a minute."
"Chen Tao made a fake move forward after receiving the ball, and then knocked the ball to Vermaelen behind him! Vermaelen passed the ball lightly, and Chen Tao stepped forward to catch the ball!"
"This is a good opportunity! Arsenal's midfield and frontcourt offensive lines are pressing forward with all their strength!"
"Chen Tao was about to hit the goal! Flamini stretched out his foot to block! The ball hit Flamini's leg and bounced out!"
"Center defender Kompany stepped forward and cleared the ball!"
"Arsenal pushed forward along the right this time! Arshavin was very fast and he got past Ljungberg!"
"Ljungberg pulled him down from behind! The referee's whistle sounded and Ljungberg got a yellow card!"
"This is a good opportunity for Arsenal. Fabregas quickly takes a free kick, and Nasri quickly cuts in from the left!"
"Sun Jihai stared at him closely! Nasri passed the ball back to the top of the penalty area! Chen Tao rushed over!"
"Chen Tao kept kicking the ball and shot! Another tackle from Flamini! The ball was cleared by Flamini!"
"Monaco's counterattack has begun!"
Recoba took a few steps after getting the ball, and then took a long shot. The ball was punched out by Almunia.
At this time, Chen Tao reached out and pulled Flamini up from the ground, and said grumblingly: "Man, we were once teammates after all. Are you so cruel?"
Flamini shrugged, as if the fierce tackle just now had nothing to do with him: "We are teammates now. As long as I don't hurt you, it doesn't matter how hard I hit you."
"It seems you are ready to follow me?"
"Of course, the boss arranged it this way, and I have to carry it out."
Chen Tao said no more. He ran back slowly, thinking about countermeasures.
Five minutes later, Arsenal launched another threatening attack. This time the ball fell to Chen Tao's feet, and Flamini followed up again.
But Chen Tao did not pass the ball or rush to the middle to break through. Instead, he suddenly dribbled the ball along the left side and caught Flamini off guard!
At this time, Nasri was also beside Chen Tao, ready to cooperate, but Flamini didn't know whether he should follow him. If he didn't, it would be troublesome for Chen Tao to break through; but if he went up, the center would be empty.
His momentary hesitation put Monaco in danger.
"Chen Tao faced his national team senior Sun Jihai! He suddenly accelerated with the ball! Sun Jihai was shaken away!"
"Chen Tao passed the ball to the backcourt! Walcott headed in! The ball missed the crossbar and flew out of the baseline! Monaco escaped!"
"Monaco almost missed this time, and it was entirely because of Flamini's defensive error that Sun Jihai fell into a one-defense-two situation!"
"Arsenal's attacks are getting more and more fierce, and Monaco's goal is crumbling!"
