Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 178 League Progress! Victories against Newcastle and Stoke City! Five-game winning streak! International break ends!
2015 8 Month 29 Day.

St. James' Park Stadium.

The fourth round of the Premier League is underway, with Newcastle United facing Arsenal.

The match has reached the 67th minute, and the score on the electronic scoreboard is: 0-1
Newcastle United played with great determination in this match.

How resolute are they?

They got six yellow cards in the first fifty minutes, treating Sanchez like a Japanese player.

correct.

Since Qin Ming only returned from Monaco yesterday, he did not start but sat on the bench.

Seeing Sanchez get knocked down again, Wenger suddenly felt a little relieved that he hadn't started Qin Ming.

Otherwise, they might have been razed to the ground.

However, with Qin Ming not starting, their offensive rhythm became sluggish again.

If Chamberlain hadn't broken through on the wing and his shot hadn't hit a defender, resulting in an own goal, the score would probably still be 0-0.

With all of Newcastle's defenders carrying yellow cards, it was the perfect time to bring Qin Ming on. Wenger thought to himself, then looked at the bench and said, "Qin, go warm up. Get ready to substitute Theo, and then switch positions with Alexis."

"Okay!" Qin Ming immediately perked up.

He felt that despite the long journey, he was in pretty good condition.

He is perfectly capable of starting the game.

But Wenger made the decision in advance, so there was nothing he could say. Fortunately, there is still a chance.

He aims to achieve a record of scoring in consecutive matches.

"Qin Ming replaced Walcott, returning to his familiar left wing."

"We can see that the Arsenal fans in the away stands are very excited."

"Actually, I think Arsenal should have secured the victory by now."

"After all, Newcastle have only won 2 out of 11 home games since the beginning of 2015, and they just sacked Carver and hired McClaren as manager, so their tactics haven't been fully integrated yet."

"You can tell from their performance today."

"Moreover, in terms of the historical record between the two teams, they have met 28 times in the Premier League, with Newcastle United winning only a handful of times: 3 times."

"By the way, Wenger and McClaren have faced each other 10 times, and Wenger has won 9 of them."

Zhan Jun presented a series of data.

"Perhaps Wenger wanted to add an extra layer of insurance for the victory, and at the same time take advantage of the Newcastle players having yellow cards and needing to control their actions to pursue a larger goal difference."

Zhang Lu analyzed.

He felt that the competition in the Premier League this year was fierce, and that the outcome might have to be decided by goal difference at the end of the season.

really.

With Qin Ming moving to the left flank, the Gunners' attack took on a completely new look.

It's like finding a backbone, using him as the arrow to advance, while also reducing the frequency of passing and cutting.

"His impact on Arsenal goes beyond just dribbling; his excellent ball control and gradually improving vision also benefit his teammates on the field."

"You could say he's an unconventional team player. He's not the kind who selflessly dedicates himself, but rather someone who uses his individual abilities as the core, making the team move with him to achieve a better level."

Sky Sports commentator Ball commented.

The 73th minute of the game.

Qin Ming, along with Cazorla and Ramsey, repeatedly broke through Newcastle's flank defense by creating one-two shots.

When he nutmegged Janmaat, who was pressing forward, the Dutch full-back, already carrying a yellow card, couldn't even commit a tactical foul and could only watch him rush towards the byline.

After glancing at Giroud in the penalty area, Qin Ming made a direct pass with his left foot.

Bang! The French hunk unleashed a powerful header, but the Newcastle goalkeeper reacted too quickly, barely managing to tip the ball out of bounds with his fingertips.

"Tough luck!"

Giroud thought he would score today.

It's worth noting that he scored 8 goals in the past 6 games against Newcastle, more than he has against any other team.

Moreover, 5 out of the 8 goals were headers.

This makes Giroud want to continue scoring goals and improve his record.

"Keep going! They can't withstand our penetration, increase the frequency of our vertical passes!"

Qin Ming pointed to his two ribs and said.

With less than 10 minutes remaining in regulation time, Arsenal's penetration paid off.

Sanchez broke through on the wing and cut inside, luring the Newcastle defense forward before suddenly passing the ball back to Cazorla.

at the same time.

Qin Ming made a quick forward run from the left flank, and Cazorla delivered a precise lob pass.

Giroud heads the ball across!

"Qin Ming controlled the ball, dribbled into the penalty area, cut past the onrushing Krul, and slotted it into the empty net!"

"Beautiful! Arsenal's fluid attacking play showcases the beauty of teamwork!"

Zhan Jun's voice was very loud.

I thought Qin Ming wouldn't play, but he actually did and even scored a goal.

This excited him greatly.

On the pitch, Qin Ming and his teammates celebrated their goal, while the Newcastle players, their faces filled with frustration, served as a backdrop.

no way.

They used the toughest defense, even resorting to fouls and cards, to barely withstand Arsenal's offensive onslaught.

Wenger has now put another £90 million on the attacking end.

Unstoppable.

Newcastle fans also sighed, wondering why they weren't as lucky as Wolfsburg, who managed to snag a talent for €100 million.
After scoring, Arsenal tightened their possession and continued to penetrate the defense through passing and control.

They also want to extend their lead.

Unfortunately, they lacked luck playing away from home.

In the 87th minute of the match, Qin Ming's long-range shot hit the crossbar.

Injury time.

Sanchez crossed from the byline, but Giroud failed to capitalize on the opportunity.

Beep-beep-beep!
Arsenal ultimately defeated Newcastle 2-0 away from home.

Take three points from St. James' Park.

Arsenal also achieved four consecutive victories, which made the fans very excited, and they kept humming the team song on the way out of Newcastle.

Since Arsenal finished their match first in this round of league games, Wenger gave them an early break so they could return home to compete.

International match day.

Qin Ming received a call from Pei Lan a few days ago.

Since the Chinese national football team's opponents are Hong Kong and the Maldives, whose overall strength is far inferior to that of the Chinese national team, there is no need for him to go back.

He stayed in London to take this opportunity to train and improve his weaknesses.

This also saves them the trouble of traveling and avoids contracting the FIFA virus, which could lead to a decline in league performance.

After all, Qin Ming has only just arrived in the Premier League, so establishing himself is the most important thing.

And so, while many of his teammates went to play for their national teams, Qin Ming stayed at the Kearney training ground, training with Pat Rice day after day.

dull?

Of course, he felt a little bored, but the thought of the upcoming Champions League reignited his fighting spirit.

The Champions League is the ultimate dream for all professional players. They all hope that one day they can compete with the top European teams to win the dazzling Big Ears Cup, accompanied by an exciting theme song.

Qin Ming was no exception.

By the way, he also had a quiet birthday, applied for a temporary driver's license, passed the theory test, and found an instructor to learn to drive.

Fortunately, he hadn't forgotten his driving skills from before the journey, and he signed up for the road test after learning for a short time.

The only problem was that the road test queue would take more than half a month. Qin Ming wasn't in a hurry, so he put the matter aside and focused on his training.

The main areas for improvement are core strength, power, and explosiveness.

As for ball training, it includes volley shots, bicycle kicks, and ball control.

This really impressed Pat Rice; very few people can maintain such strict self-discipline during their vacation.

After completing daily training.

Qin Ming would also visit London and shoot a few endorsement commercials.

He is very dedicated in this regard and does not act like a big shot just because he is very popular.

A humble, sunny, and confident person, yet completely different from the person on the court.

This is how many people describe him.

On September 7th, the club also arranged a signing event for him.

All one thousand jerseys prepared that day were sold out.

Qin Ming's hands were trembling as he signed autographs that day, feeling it was much more intense than his training.

If it weren't for the commission he gets from selling jerseys, he really wouldn't want to do this job. It's exhausting.

However, seeing the fans' excited expressions and the sense of satisfaction they felt after receiving his autographed jersey was truly inspiring.

He thought it was pretty good too.

Time flew by and it was September 10th when the Arsenal players returned.

Qin Ming waited anxiously at the training base, fearing that one of his teammates might get injured during a national team match and miss the entire season, which would be a real disaster.

Fortunately, Arsenal never faltered at the start of the season. Apart from Rosicky, Wilshere, and Welbeck, who were not fully recovered, the rest of the players remained healthy.

Wenger also breathed a sigh of relief.

Arsenal's schedule in September is not exactly difficult, but it's far from easy either.

First, they will face Malmö and Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League, followed by league opponents Stoke City, Watford, Tottenham Hotspur, and Leicester City.

Moreover, both events are very important.

In the early stages of the Champions League, players must accumulate enough points to secure qualification. In the busy December schedule, they may tactically forfeit some matches to ensure the stability of the league.

Needless to say, their league opponents are also formidable.

Arsenal and Tottenham are longtime rivals, the kind of teams that go all out whenever they meet.

Leicester City are on a roll right now, still near the top of the table after four rounds of the league, and seem poised to challenge the big clubs for the title.

Wenger had hoped that Arsenal could seize the opportunity to grab some points this season, given the poor performances of teams like Manchester United and Chelsea.

Surprisingly, both Manchester City, led by Guardiola, and Leicester City, led by Ranieri, are in incredibly hot form.

A few days before the league restarted, everyone resumed training.

"They seem to be in pretty good shape."

Qin Ming watched his teammates mutter to themselves.

I've been with Arsenal for over two months now.

Arsenal's previous problem of a slow pace due to a cluster of technically gifted midfielders has been greatly improved.

But what caught his attention the most was Sanchez.

Since he came to his senses, the Chilean striker seems to have returned to Barcelona, ​​diligently serving as a workhorse.

Well, although this label doesn't sound nice, that's how the football world is. Apart from a few key players, most are just workhorses.

Even those mid-to-lower-tier teams have a whole squad of workhorses.

With the help of two dribbling monsters, Giroud also found his rhythm playing for the French national team, scoring repeatedly in training.

Courtside.

Wenger looked at his players with satisfaction.

He originally wanted to spend money to buy another powerful striker before the summer transfer window closed, but most of the funds were used to sign Qin Ming, and several players in the team were not sold, so he had to give up.

As for which striker he wants to buy?
Players like Benzema can create space for their teammates and also seize opportunities to score.

However, he now feels it's not very meaningful.

Giroud's technical characteristics are similar, except that he is weak in his ability to seize opportunities.

Arsenal's attacking line is gradually gelling, so they only need to buy a backup center forward in the winter transfer window, and they also need to strengthen their defensive midfield.

Thinking of this, Wenger looked at Chamberlain, Walcott, and the other young men.

One of them has performed poorly in key matches, and the other is frequently injured and has never regained his former glory. From a rational point of view, they are no longer suitable to stay at Arsenal.

After all, he can't compare to Qin Ming and Sanchez; if he can't compete, he can only sit on the bench.

This is not good for young players. They should transfer to other teams and maybe they can get a chance.

Wenger then shifted his attention to veterans like Flamini.

If a team wants to achieve better results, it needs a constant influx of fresh talent. Several veteran players' contracts expire next year, and the club is unlikely to renew them.

We'll need to strengthen our midfield then, but what type of midfielder do we need?
Wenger stroked his chin.

He knew he had to abandon his previous approach, which was to scout young talents from various places and then slowly train them until they could play in the Premier League.

But the fast pace of modern football won't give him any more time.

It costs money.

Anyway, now that the bosses are all preoccupied with their own things, his situation is much better than before.

He also heard that other companies were also going to invest in Arsenal, including Alibaba, in which Usmanov holds shares.

The thought of spending so much money made Wenger feel a little uneasy; when had he ever fought a battle with such a hefty budget?

The 5th round of the Premier League is here.

Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal vs. Stoke City.

"Stoke City have only managed 2 draws and 2 losses so far this season. Their narrow defeat to West Bromwich Albion in the last match exposed many problems in the team. The fact that both midfielders Afellay and Charlie Adam were sent off will definitely affect today's game."

"I think Coach Xiaoshi's frequent adjustments to the lineup and the lack of cohesion between players are the root causes of the team's poor start."

"Furthermore, in the Premier League, Arsenal have a perfect record of seven wins in seven home games against Stoke City."

"The Gunners scored a total of 17 goals, averaging 2.4 goals per game, while only allowing Stoke City to score 3 goals."

"Arsenal launched a furious attack after the start of the match, and it seems that the international break had no effect on them."

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"coming!"

"Qin Ming received the ball on the wing, facing three opponents in a 1v3 situation. He then passed the ball to Cazorla, who launched a long pass to the other side!"

"Sanchez cut inside and attempted a shot with his left foot, but the Stoke City goalkeeper reacted quickly!"

"Oh! Giroud, lurking in front of the goal, taps in the rebound, and Arsenal take the lead!"

Arsenal take the first goal at home!

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"Stoke City strengthened their defense on the left flank, and the referee was a bit too lenient today, not even issuing a card for a foul of this severity!"

"Qin Ming began to retreat, reducing his frequency of breakthroughs, and moved towards the middle lane to participate in the overall passing and control!"

"That's a very smart choice!"

"Suddenly accelerate past Shaqiri, through ball to Giroud up front, the Frenchman backs down and passes to the wing!"

Sanchez's powerful shot into the near corner extends the lead!

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"Full time! Arsenal 3-0 Stoke City, securing the final victory!"

"Today, Stoke City's tactical approach was to defend Qin Ming with all their might, which gave the other Arsenal players plenty of comfortable space to hold the ball!"

"It's a pity that Qin Ming's streak of scoring goals has been broken! However, in the 82nd minute of today's match, he assisted Cazorla to score a low shot!"

(End of this chapter)