the next day.
Fang Fang arrived at the training base on time. I was able to take a break yesterday and feel that my condition has returned to full strength.
Arsenal also unexpectedly won against Wycombe Wanderers with a score of 2:0. Haaland once again scored a goal in the game.
Many people began to notice this young man who looked exactly like Majin Buu.
Especially after knowing that his father is Harland Sr., some media and newspapers are already praising his performance.
Equation arrived quite early. As soon as he stopped the car, he saw Harland driving over.
"Captain, you're here too!"
As soon as Harland got out of the car, he took the initiative to say hello.
Fang Fang nodded and congratulated: "Congratulations on scoring another goal yesterday. It seems that you should be able to enter the starting lineup soon."
Haaland grinned: "I'm not in a hurry. Anyway, my Premier League goals this season will definitely surpass my dad's!"
Fang Fang smiled, there was no suspense about this, after all, his father’s Premier League goals were indeed very few.
"In our words, this is called being better than the blue." Equation said a little lamely.
Harland could only guess from the general meaning that the second captain was praising him.
"Thank you very much, captain, for your kind words, but." He said suddenly, "I read the newspapers outside this morning and said that captain you are very likely to be selected for this year's "France Football" 10-person candidate list for the Kopa Award. It will be announced in a few days. Officially announce the shortlist.”
Fang Fang nodded, not surprised.
Because Mourinho had told him this news before, he thought for a while and then said: "I don't care about it in advance. We will play Paris Saint-Germain in the next game. I am only concentrating on the game now. You know, the Kopa Award winners will be announced." The time is at 10.20, it’s still early!”
Harland also thought it made sense. The two of them talked as they came to the locker room of the base.
When they arrived at the door, they saw that Saka had already changed into sportswear inside.
"Captain, why is something wrong with you?"
The three of them exchanged greetings, and Saka discovered that there was something different about the second captain who had not seen him for a day.
The equation is strange, "What's wrong?"
Saka pointed to his hair and said, "It seems like you have a few gray hairs here?"
"Yeah?"
Fang Fang took a picture with his mobile phone and said with relief: "It's normal. My classmates in junior high school all have gray hair. Besides, I play as a midfielder and my brain is overloaded. It's no problem to grow two hairs."
Saka couldn't help but touch his fluffy hair and felt curious, "Then I will also get gray hair?"
Fang Fang laughed and said, "Your beard will turn gray in the future, don't think it won't happen."
When Harland heard this, he was also amused. He opened his mouth and said, "Then let's make a bet to see who will have gray hair first in the future!"
"That's so boring!"
Fang Fang shook his head and said, "If you want to bet, bet on who scores more goals. The loser must dye his hair gray!"
Saka's eyes lit up, and the young man's inexplicable competitiveness suddenly became active. He nodded decisively and said: "Yes, let's bet on this. When we reach the 15th round of the Premier League, let's see who scores more goals. Whoever loses gets to dye his hair gray!"
Harland laughed loudly and clapped his hands, "Because of this, let's bet on this!"
So, the three of them made a seemingly strange bet, and then started today's warm-up exercise.
When other teammates arrived at the training base, when they saw these three people suddenly working hard, they were a little unsure of what was going on.
On September 25, the Arsenal team flew to Paris early in the morning. Because the distance was not far, there would be no hassle of travel and travel.
The whole team came to the home court in Paris to familiarize themselves with the venue.
Also on this day, "France Football" announced the 10 candidates for this year's Copa Award. They are:
De Ligt (Ajax/Juventus)
Vinicius (Real Madrid)
Havertz (Leverkusen)
Equations (Arsenal)
Lunin (Valladolid)
Felix (Benfica)
Sancho (Dortmund)
Keane (Juventus/Everton)
Chukwueze (Villarreal)
Li Gangren (Valencia)
at the same time,
"French Football" also announced the complete list of 30 candidates for the Ballon d'Or Award: Messi and Ronaldo are leading the list, and Son Heung-min and Van Dijk are selected.
During this period, head coach Wenger and Fang Fang came to the stadium for a press conference.
When the reporters present saw Fang Fang unexpectedly come to the scene, their expressions suddenly brightened, as if they had smelled the smell of blood like a shark.
Fang Fang was sitting in front of the microphone, and when he saw something was suddenly wrong in the atmosphere, he realized that he shouldn't be here.
It's over, he seems to have been tricked by Xhaka.
With no other choice, Fang Fang had to bite the bullet and had to let domestic reporters from afar be the first to ask questions.
"Hello Equation!"
The domestic reporter immediately stood up. Being the first person to ask a question among a group of foreign reporters, he felt very honored and asked with a smile: "Now the 10-person candidate list for the Kopa Award has been announced. You are the first to be selected. Any thoughts on this?”
Fang Fang replied seriously: "Thank you all for your support. I am also honored to be included in this candidate list. However, the game is the most important thing today and I will not be distracted by it."
Domestic reporters nodded happily, thinking that Fang Fang, as the number one football player in the country, could still have such a clear understanding, it is really rare and valuable.
Then, the domestic reporters sat down, and Fang Fang was about to ask the second reporter to ask questions.
who knows,
Reporter Kimchi suddenly stood up on his own, and he immediately asked a pointed question:
"What advantages do you think you have to win the Kopa Award?"
When the press officer heard this, his expression suddenly changed and he wanted the pickled reporter to sit down.
Other reporters in the audience were also very angry about this. Reporter Kimchi suddenly stood up and asked questions, which was a violation of the rules for asking questions on the spot!
The head coach Wenger next to him had a dark face and was about to speak for his disciple.
but,
Fang Fang had a calm expression and only glanced at the reporter Kimchi. He answered: "I think the Kopa Award is voted for by professional media people in Europe and is not decided based on one person's ideas. So no matter what the result is, I will respect the votes of all professional media people. Secondly, the reason why I became a professional football player is because I like this sport. I did not choose this sport for the honorary awards. If it is just for the honorary awards, I can do it. Choose another career.”
As soon as he finished speaking, some reporters present showed admiration, and head coach Wenger couldn't help but take a second look at him.
This answer was simply impeccable, killing anyone who wanted to stir up trouble.
Immediately, Fang Fang ignored the troublemaking reporter and let the next reporter ask questions.
"Hello Fang, which star do you think will win the Ballon d'Or this year?" a Paris reporter stood up and asked.
The equation is a bit helpless.
Well, as "France Football" is about to start awarding awards, the current Champions League group press conference is a bit off topic.
Fang Fang coughed and said, "As I said just now, I believe all professional media people will select the most suitable Golden Globe winner."
Afterwards, head coach Wenger took the microphone and began to answer reporters' questions.
On the other hand, Mbappe did not attend the press conference today.
However, as soon as he came out of the training base and drove home, he was still chased and intercepted by reporters and media.
Mbappe had no choice but to lower his car window and face the reporters. He said angrily: "You guys quickly move the car in front of you. If you don't block it, I'll call the police now!"
One reporter laughed and said shamelessly: "We'll just ask a question, and when we're done, we'll move away!"
Mbappe almost laughed angrily and nodded, "Okay, let me see what questions you are going to ask!"
The reporter shamelessly said with a smile: "Mr. Kilian, as the winner of the Kopa Award last year, do you think an Oriental can win the Kopa Award this year?"
Mbappe snorted coldly, knowing that this kind of question would be asked, because they will compete with Arsenal for first place in the Champions League group tomorrow.
Mbappe endured his impatience, "I just say, no matter who wins the Copa Award, I will congratulate him. Then, tomorrow we will play the Champions League, and I don't want to accept any more interviews now."
After speaking, the reporters kept their word and moved the car in front of them.
Mbappe was obviously offended by these people. He stepped on the accelerator of the sports car and ejected with a roar.
September 26, Parc des Princes Stadium.
The second round of the Champions League group stage is about to begin.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Arsenal!
The entire stadium was packed and the crowd was buzzing!
Players from both sides are warming up on the court, waiting for game time to arrive.
Lacazette and Saka were chatting while raising their legs.
"What kind of bet did you make that day? I see that you have been knocked out during training these days!"
"Hahh, it's a bet about changing the look anyway."
Seeing that Saka was unwilling to answer directly, Lacazette went to Fangfang to ask, but Fangfang also laughed and laughed.
Lacazette was unwilling to give in and went to find Haaland again, so he found him this time and let the whole team know about the "three-person bet".
However, the three of them still pretended to be mysterious, and then captain Xhaka was eager to know the truth, so he resorted to "violent" means and began to chase the three of them for questioning.
The four of them started chasing each other on the field, making the Arsenal teammates laugh out loud.
On the Paris Saint-Germain side,
Everyone is warming up seriously, thinking that they must do a good job today.
And Mbappe soon heard the voice from Arsenal.
Seeing that his opponent was not as nervous as before the battle, Mbappé narrowed his eyes.
You must know that this is their home court, and their opponents dare to relax like this!
"After the show starts, we must let them know how awesome it is!"
Mbappe's heart instantly ignited a fighting spirit to win!
Today, Arsenal is in a 433 formation.
Goalkeeper: Leno.
Backcourt: Ben White, Gabriel, Papastathopoulos, Bellerin.
Midfielder: Equation, Thomas, Xhaka.
Frontcourt: Saka, Lacazette, Martinelli.
And Paris Saint-Germain's formation is 433.
Goalkeeper: Navas.
Backcourt: Meunier, Silva, Kimpembe, Bernat.
Midfielder: Gueye, Verratti, Marquinhos.
Frontcourt: Di Maria, Icardi, Mbappe.
And domestically,
Migu Video broadcast this Champions League match live, and the commentator Zhan Jun couldn't help but said: "Both sides play a 433 formation. This is a purely offensive football tactic!"
“Arsenal has made it clear that they are going to have a real fight at the Parc des Princes!!”
"Beep——"
The game officially begins!
Arsenal won the kick-off on a coin flip.
As the referee's whistle sounded, Paris Saint-Germain pressed forward together.
This is their home court, and they are determined to unleash the strength of their home court!
Arsenal's formation instantly came under strong pressure.
As the football comes back,
It became very difficult for them to pass the ball out of the backfield.
Mbappe and Di Maria were quick to attack.
And Icardi has been stuck in the passing route,
Arsenal's defense was forced to have almost no time to deal with the football.
Paris Saint-Germain's advance is very threatening!
Especially Mbappe is very fast. After grabbing the ball, he can quickly enter the penalty area and easily score the goal.
Faced with this situation, Arsenal's back four quickly opened up the space, and the two defenders almost stood on the sidelines on both sides.
Fang Fang also quickly ran back, increasing the passing points for his teammates in the backcourt and reducing Paris' pressure on the ball.
Arsenal use these methods to evade opponents with difficulty.
After two long minutes, Equation resisted the pressure in the backcourt and found Saka on the right with a long pass.
"Awesome!! Equation's long pass transfer is very accurate!"
"They finally bypassed PSG's frontcourt press!"
Zhan Jun couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief and said.
Because Paris Saint-Germain's opening attack was so fierce, he once thought that Arsenal's defense was about to be overwhelmed!
Fortunately, there was no danger!
Saka just wanted to take the ball and rush to the wing.
However, he saw signs that Bernat and Kimpembe in Paris were about to move to the wing to defend.
Saka immediately changed his mind and ran inside with the ball!
Seeing this, Lacazette quickly retreated to catch the ball. He wanted to turn around to meet the ball.
However, Verratti has a lot of experience. He quickly came back to defend, targeted the passing route, and slid to save the ball!
Lacazette was suddenly surprised and quickly reached up to grab the ball.
Verratti didn't give him a chance. He stood up instantly and sent a long pass to the frontcourt!
"No! Verratti's return to defense blocked Arsenal's attack!!"
"Who is this being passed on to?!"
Zhan Jun immediately became nervous.
I saw Mbappe sprinting instantly, like a sharp arrow that came off the string, suddenly tearing apart Arsenal's backcourt defense! Run to the left side of the penalty area! !
Icardi grabbed the first spot, used a header to ferry, and sent a perfect pass to Mbappe.
Mbappe resisted Thomas' close pressing, faced the ball, and suddenly swung his right foot.
The football was close to the ground, as fast as lightning, and went directly into the lower right corner!
Before goalkeeper Leno could fall to the ground, he felt a gust of wind pass under his armpits instantly!
Wow! !
The Parc des Princes stadium shook instantly, Paris fans cheered wildly, and someone set off a flare!
Paris leads 1:0! !
As soon as Fangfang returned to the arc, he saw his own goal scored by President Mu's volley.
He grabbed his clothes with both hands, feeling speechless.
Paris Saint-Germain's frontcourt configuration can indeed stand out from the rest of the European competition.
(End of chapter)
