"You defeated Manchester United again in the last game, and now your league points are almost catching up with Manchester City." Lingard said casually with his hands on his hips.
Fang Fang thought for a while and replied: "This is a good job for us. Of course, if you are still at Manchester United, it may cause difficulties for us."
Lingard smiled happily, "Are you complimenting me? If I could help Manchester United, it would be impossible for me to be loaned to West Ham."
Emperor Lin is not stupid, he naturally knows his own strengths and weaknesses.
Fang Fang said seriously: "I'm not joking. After you arrived at West Ham United, you have scored in three consecutive games. This is not something ordinary people can do."
Lingard smiled and nodded. Unexpectedly, Fangfang knew these data in advance.
So now, some outside media are already criticizing Solskjaer for not knowing how to use people, and actually renting out a good attacker like Lingard, which is really blind.
At the same time, there are also rumors outside that West Ham United is about to spend a large sum of money to buy out Lin Huang's professional contract.
Now it seems that Lingard's choice to temporarily leave the chaotic Manchester United is a good decision.
At this time, the players from both teams walked out of the locker room and were about to start the game.
The chat between the two stopped.
Lingard and his teammates gathered together,
Although he is performing well now,
However, Lingard did not feel complacent.
You must know that the young player in front of you has come from behind and now has many enviable personal honors.
The key is that Lingard still remembers the first time he met Fang Fang. At that time, Fang Fang was still an unknown player in the Dream Theater and he only came on as a substitute in the final stage.
No one knew what his advantages were, especially his unfamiliar oriental face, which caused everyone to look down upon him.
Then, he only needed a beautiful free kick to easily change the score on the field.
To be honest, Lingard, like many people at the time, thought that he would be a flash in the pan at most and then fall into a trough.
But what many people don’t expect is that
Not long ago, he has become famous in Europe and has become a rising star that many wealthy clubs are eager to pursue.
At this time,
The two teams began to walk out of the stadium tunnel and went to the field for the pre-match ceremony
Lingard couldn't help but glance at the No. 10 jersey in the opponent's formation.
Likewise, Lingard remembers becoming famous at a young age.
But because of his playing style, he never reached his peak.
Therefore, he chose to leave West Ham at the beginning of the season, hoping that he could rejuvenate himself in the new arena.
Fortunately, his efforts paid off, and under the guidance of head coach Moyes, he finally regained some form of playing football.
As for how long this would last, he actually had no idea.
Therefore, when he saw the other person's career going smoothly, he was still quite envious.
And the head coach of West Ham United——
Moyes was standing on the sidelines, looking at No. 10 on the opposing team.
Fang Fang noticed the opponent's gaze and recognized the coach. The opponent was Moyes, Manchester United's eternal grievance. When he led the team, Manchester United did not perform well and was dismissed, and then Manchester United has been unlucky until now.
Moyes frowned, as if thinking hard.
To be honest, Arsenal's midfielder suddenly changed positions, which really made Moyes feel a little unable to deal with it.
"Why did Wenger make such a change?"
"That No. 10 has never had the data to play as a winger? Could it be that this change of formation made by Wenger is just to confuse us. In fact, No. 10 still plays the attacking midfielder position as before?"
Next to Moyes, the assistant coach was also thinking hard, his expression a little solemn, and asked: "Do you want to adjust the defensive strategy again?"
Head coach Moyes thought for a while and then said: "I think, don't move yet, just use the method of defending Martinelli to keep an eye on No. 10. Defend first in the first half, and then we will adjust according to the situation in the second half."
The assistant coach nodded, feeling that the only thing left to do now was to remain unchanged.
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Not only the opponents were surprised, but Arsenal's teammates were also a little unsure about the change in position in the equation.
This is not because he is worried that Fang Fang will not be able to play the winger position, but because he is worried that the organization and attack in the frontcourt will not be as smooth as before.
Fang Fang didn't think much about it. He patted his little brother Luo and said, "I'll leave the midfield to you. Play hard and I will ask you to cooperate more."
S Luo nodded and replied seriously: "Captain, don't worry, I have no problem."
Harland believes in the strength of Equation, "The coach must have a reason to do this, and I will withdraw more to support everyone."
And on the Arsenal bench,
Arteta walked over and asked Wenger: "Professor, will such a change of formation put a lot of pressure on him?"
Wenger thought for a while and said: "If we want to advance from the Champions League 1/8 knockout rounds, this is what we should try. I think our opponents will definitely study the equation of play in depth. By then, it is very likely that Our tactical play will be severely limited. So, let's try to change it now. If the equation can work perfectly in the right wing position, then it will be great."
Arteta thought about it and believed that this idea was feasible. He said: "With the speed and dribbling of Equation, he does have room to play on the wing. It depends on whether he has the confidence to perform perfectly in official games."
After all, the knockout rounds of the Champions League are to be fought one by one. If there is no change after being targeted by the opponent, then it is surrendering.
"Of course, if the opponents in the knockout rounds cannot restrict our original tactical play, and if Equation does not play as well as before at the winger position, then there is no need for us to make changes." Wenger said calmly.
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As soon as the game begins.
West Ham win the kick-off.
As the whistle sounded,
The whole Arsenal team pressed forward together and played the away game as if it were home.
This reflects the momentum of the Premier League's strong teams.
West Ham did not struggle with the issue of possession of the ball, and sent a long pass directly from the backcourt, just like a clearance.
It would be a surprise if the team's forward can be found.
However, after Thomas grabbed the ball, he glanced downfield and sent a long pass to the left.
The position of the equation is on the left side of the frontcourt,
To be honest, because he is a two-footed player, he can play as a left winger or right winger.
Also at the moment before Thomas passed the ball,
Fang Fang was keenly aware of the gap on the left side of the frontcourt, so he sprinted forward.
As for him never playing as a left winger?
In fact, it doesn't matter at all.
Because of the "hawk eye on the court", he can detect gaps in the frontcourt at all times.
What are the responsibilities of a winger? It is to attack the opponent's open area, break through, and either pass the ball or hit the goal directly.
Therefore, this position is much more pure than the front midfielder, but the difficulty of the two positions varies depending on the individual.
"What a speed! Thomas' long pass accurately found the left wing!"
"Is this the speed of 33.31km/h! This has just begun, and Brother Fang has given his opponent a powerful start!"
"This goal is going to be scored. Brother cute!"
Lin Chuanchuan immediately became excited,
I saw in the live broadcast screen,
The equation sprinted like a galloping cheetah, sharp and agile.
Because the speed of the equation was too fast, West Ham's winger was already far behind him before he could react.
but,
The full-back Fredericks had not yet lost his position. He immediately pounced out, trying to knock the ball away before it fell.
However, Equation suddenly picked up speed again, and an afterimage instantly ran out of his feet, directly leading Fredericks by half a body.
Fredericks' eyes were shocked, and he didn't expect that No. 10 could speed up again.
It turned out that the opponent deliberately tricked him into jumping out, and then used his absolute speed to break through.
Fredericks had no time to be surprised and quickly reached out his hand to grab No. 10's arm.
But this small move has no impact on the equation.
Facing this long pass, he stretched out his left foot while running at high speed and passed the falling football, instantly getting rid of Fredericks' interference.
There was a huge exclamation in the audience instantly.
In a flash of lightning, I saw Equation quickly breaking through from the side.
West Ham's central defender Balbuena was frightened and quickly came out to defend.
Facing this circumstances,
Fang Fang also wanted to make a fake move and shoot again.
However, West Ham's defensive midfielder Rice has already chased back.
In just an instant, the space in the restricted area became narrower.
Fang Fang could only push the ball out and shot a shot into the far corner.
There was a bang,
The football bounced off the ground and instantly bypassed everyone in the penalty area.
The football grazed the far post,
Get out of the bottom line!
"Well--"
The home fans were suddenly shocked into a cold sweat, and they almost achieved a miraculous effect by changing the equation.
The game time has only passed 4 minutes.
Arsenal almost scored.
Lin Chuanchuan slapped his thigh and said with great regret, "Harland, why didn't Harland come and take care of it? The equation was just a little bit off!"
"Everyone just saw it, right? Just a little bit, Equation can help the team take the lead. Can Martinelli be able to match this fierce overtaking from the wing?"
"Brother Fang almost scored a goal in one go. What a pity, what a pity."
The female internet celebrity next to me was almost speechless.
Although Brother Fang's performance just now was very good.
But how can this be compared with teammates on the same team? ?
Unknowingly, Lin Chuanchuan was back to his old business again.
The barrage in the live broadcast room instantly became boiling,
"I'm super, Lin Chuanchuan is exerting his strength again, isn't he? His skin is itching again."
"The equation can speed up even more. This is too exaggerated. No wonder Professor Wenger asked him to play on the left wing. It's so fierce!"
"Quick, hurry up, you are treating the opponent's side road as the road in the morning, almost a dragon!"
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On the court, goalkeeper David Martin was startled into a cold sweat.
Immediately, he anxiously shouted to his defensive teammates,
Letting the opponent's winger in like this really made him feel shocked and angry.
"So fast."
Lingard just ran over to the half-court and looked at Equation, who was still a little regretful. He finally understood why the opponent appeared in the winger position.
“I know how to dribble and organize, and my speed is not bad at all.”
Lingard squinted his eyes, and the envy in his heart suddenly surged up, and it seemed to have a bit of a sour taste.
He is also a midfielder. When he sees his opponent's comprehensive abilities, he naturally knows how threatening he is.
It's hard not to be jealous.
"Nice!"
Haaland saw the football flying out of the field as it missed the goalpost. He turned around and gave Equation a thumbs up.
The breakthrough speed just now and the ability to unload the ball at high speed are really not something ordinary people can achieve.
However, the final shot can actually be passed to Haaland, because he is unmarked and has a better shooting angle.
However, Haaland did not complain about this. It was because Equation's breakthrough was too sharp and eye-catching. If it were Haaland himself, he would have finally chosen to shoot.
If he scores, this will be the best one-stop goal in his playing career.
However, Fang Fang only smiled bitterly when he saw that his shot missed.
It was only a little bit short. Should it be said that he was very unlucky today?
But seeing that none of his teammates blamed him, including head coach Arsene Wenger, who happily applauded on the sidelines, he felt a little better.
Soon, the game started again.
Arsenal continued to fight as a whole, making it difficult for West Ham's backcourt to pass.
West Ham United is actually a "civilian team", and their skills at the feet are not gorgeous. Moyes's tactics are long passes and lobs.
However, fortunately, they have several outstanding players in their team. One is new aid Lingard who plays as an attacking midfielder, and the other is rookie defensive midfielder Rice.
Rice is only 21 years old now, 1.88 meters tall, with balanced abilities, good interception ability, and can sort out passes from the backcourt. In recent seasons, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal have all been interested in bringing him in.
If West Ham hadn't asked for 100 million, they might not have been able to keep Rice.
However, Rice will definitely not be able to stabilize the ball in the backcourt.
Lingard saw that his teammates were having a hard time hitting the ball, so he immediately ran back to support his teammates.
As a result, both midfielders were in the backcourt, and West Ham United was no longer embarrassed when facing Arsenal's attack.
Lingard kicked a long pass and accurately found Antonio in the frontcourt.
West Ham cherishes every offensive opportunity.
Antonio did not waste his teammates' pass and passed it back to his teammates who came up quickly for support.
Arsenal did not steal the ball and had no choice but to retreat safely.
West Ham finally got through halftime.
However, West Ham's foot skills were unable to provide delicate coordination, so in the end they could only pick up the ball and pass the ball.
It seems that the goddess of luck also favors hard-working and ordinary people.
After West Ham made two consecutive crosses, the football was pushed out and the ball was still controlled by West Ham.
For a moment, the scene became as if West Ham had been suppressing Arsenal's attack.
When Lin Chuanchuan saw this scene, he was a little anxious. He seemed to have fallen into the drama. He said very displeasedly,
"What does this mean? Why didn't the referee call a foul? West Ham always relied on fouls to get the ball. This is a black whistle!"
"Brother Meng, this is the Emperor Lin you are talking about. This is too dirty!"
Also at the moment of speaking,
West Ham made a third cross,
Goalkeeper Leno jumped high from the crowd, trying to save the football.
But who knew, his hands missed and the football fell to the feet of several people.
The restricted area instantly became chaotic!
Fortunately, Saliba finally blocked Lingard's follow-up shot.
Arsenal were almost knocked out of the gate.
(End of chapter)
