Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 233 Arsenal's Injury History! EFL Cup Rematch Against Manchester City!
Emirates Stadium.

A tactical wizard who transcends continents, a coach whose work is both controversial and miraculous, Guus Hiddink failed to lead Chelsea to victory.

They suffered an even greater blow in this match than from the previous two draws.

Hiddink looked at the players on the field.

Fabregas, head bowed amidst boos, quickly entered the passage like a deserter.

Diego Costa complained to the referee, arguing that his fall, regardless of whether it should have been a foul, should at least have earned him a yellow card.

Hazard stood with his hands on his hips, looking helpless. To be honest, he now regrets using the female team doctor incident to cause Mourinho's dismissal.

Fortunately, he's an optimist, and the thought of getting a hamburger for dinner made him feel a little better.

Some are sad, some are happy.

Qin Ming was in a good mood today, played the game with ease, and even scored two goals.

He hopes his future teammates will frequently unleash their full potential.

"We're playing Manchester City again in four days. We're two goals ahead from the first leg, so we can advance if we can draw away from home or not lose by two goals."

Sanchez has become more talkative.

"There's no away goals rule in the EFL Cup, right?" Qin Ming really hadn't looked into the EFL Cup semi-final rules.

Because the previous knockout rounds were all single-elimination matches.

"No, it's simply a matter of who scores the most goals to advance. But if the number of goals is the same, extra time will be played, and that's when the away goals rule applies."

Ramsey has played in the EFL Cup a few times.

"That would be quite advantageous for me," Qin Ming nodded.

Post-match press conference.

Wenger discussed the Premier League title race.

"I believe we are mature enough and capable enough to compete for the championship."

"There's also the issue of public opinion, which isn't always stable; it changes and is always linked to the final outcome."

"But we must overcome this and show that we can cope with the noise of public opinion, instead of being influenced by it as before."

"After 23 rounds of competition, we are still in first place. Now we have a chance to compete for the championship and we want to fight for it."

Wenger didn't make any overly definitive statements.

After all, it's not spring yet, and Arsenal's previous problems haven't yet come to light.

the other side.

Hiddink said Chelsea have advanced in the FA Cup and hope to face Arsenal again in the future, keeping their chances of revenge alive.

However, his purpose in saying this was to inspire the players and set a goal for them; otherwise, everyone would be listless, and things would only get worse in the future.

After the 23rd round of the Premier League, the media gave it extensive coverage.

Marca: In the just-concluded match between Real Madrid and Real Betis, Cristiano Ronaldo kicked a Betis player without any contact and escaped a red card!
The Guardian: Newly promoted Leicester City are in stellar form, beating Klopp's Liverpool 2-0 at home, with Vardy scoring twice! Manchester City used a rotated lineup to win 1-0 against Sunderland, conserving energy for the second leg of the EFL Cup four days later!
《懂球帝》：一马当先！英超联赛23轮战罢，秦铭进球数来到第25球！场均1.09的进球数在五大联赛排名第二！第一名是巴萨的苏亚雷斯，联赛21轮就收获27球！
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Is the competition for this year's European Golden Shoe really that fierce?
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Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 22 goals, while Messi has scored fewer this year. Juventus' Higuain has scored 20 goals, Bayern Munich's Lewandowski has scored 19, and PSG's Ibrahimovic has scored 23; all are strong contenders for the European Golden Boot.
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The Premier League is considered a high-level league, and in La Liga, besides Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, and Barcelona, ​​only a few teams like Sevilla pose a real threat. The Bundesliga and Ligue 1 are even less competitive. Therefore, Qin Ming's statistics are truly impressive.
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[Furthermore, the Premier League schedule is even more demanding; they've already reached round 23, while La Liga is still at round 21, and the Bundesliga has only just restarted.]
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[Speaking of which, Qin Ming didn't get injured today, truly Arsenal's first iron man!]
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[This young guy is something else. He starts almost every game and still has so much energy. If Arsenal didn't have him, they probably would have collapsed in December.]
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According to Sky Sports statistics, Arsenal players have been sidelined for 9107 days since the beginning of the 21st century.
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That's outrageous!
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Diaby alone missed 2156 days, perfectly illustrating the concept of missing one game and resting for three. Walcott and Rosicky also missed over 1000 days each, while Van Persie missed 700 days.
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These numbers alone show how difficult it is to be Arsenal's manager.
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Wenger is having a tough time.
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January 2016 has come to an end.

Arsenal have two games remaining: the EFL Cup semi-final in four days and the FA Cup fifth round in six days.

Qin Ming knew without a doubt that Wenger would go all out in the EFL Cup.

After all, their FA Cup opponent Burnley was just relegated to the Championship last season, although they have been playing well in the Championship this season and are currently ranked second.

However, their overall strength has declined compared to their time in the Premier League.

The second day at the Kearney training ground.

"The good news is that Manchester City's captain is still injured, the bad news is that Joe Hart has resumed training and should be able to start."

Giroud was closely following news from Manchester City, constantly refreshing his phone.

"Just follow our pace."

Qin Ming wasn't really worried; with a two-goal lead, they had plenty of options.

Counter-attacking, possession-based penetration, and other similar tactics can all be used as primary strategies.

Manchester City only has one path to take.

That is attacking and scoring goals.

"I wish January would end soon, I'm starting to miss the Champions League."

Cech suddenly said something.

His form has been improving recently, and there is a noticeable change compared to the beginning of the season.

"I had almost forgotten if you hadn't mentioned it. Our opponent is Benfica."

Arsenal played so many matches this month that Qin Ming and his teammates were so busy they barely had time to breathe, and he had completely forgotten about this matter.

Who do you think will win the Champions League Golden Boot this year?

Giroud suddenly asked, "Qin, you're currently ranked ahead of Juba, fifth on the top scorers list, right?"

"Yes, I remember it was Thomas up ahead."

Qin Ming glanced at the field earlier and saw Griezmann, Suarez, Lewandowski, and Ronaldo in front of him.

He's not much different from the first three people.

Just one or two balls.

But Ronaldo is truly capable of scoring in the Champions League, having now netted 11 goals.

Especially against those weaker teams, he scored hat tricks in one game after another, and even had a four-goal haul.

If you're saying someone is cheating, being able to cheat is a skill in itself.

Why aren't other people doing it?

So Qin Ming really admires his opponent, who was able to successfully transform from a flashy young Ronaldo into a goal-scoring machine.

“Then it will probably be his this year,” Monreal said.

"I wonder if we'll have a chance to face Real Madrid in the Champions League this year."

Qin Ming was immediately met with a barrage of eye rolls as soon as he finished speaking.

"Guys, let me tell you a scary story. Last season in Wolfsburg, Qin said we would face every Serie A team. Guess what happened next?"

Gustavo spoke in a somber tone.

"From now on, you are forbidden from discussing similar topics in front of Qin!" Ramsey shuddered.

Wolfsburg became well-known last season not only for their outstanding performance but also for their sweep of Italian teams.

Arsenal have finally drawn a favorable group this year, giving them a chance to break the curse of being eliminated in the Champions League Round of 16. It would be best if they could advance a few more steps and avoid falling in the quarterfinals again.

"There are no weak teams in this year's Champions League. After a group of teams are eliminated in the round of 16, all the remaining teams are strong. It doesn't matter who we draw."

Qin Ming opened his phone and glanced at the match schedule.

Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, ​​Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid.
In the evening, the guest on Sky Sports was commentator Henry.

"While La Liga and Bundesliga players are enjoying sunny beaches, Premier League players, who don't have a winter break, are battling through cold winds and rain." "According to our statistics."

“Since the 2012-2013 season, the total number of games missed by key players in each Premier League team has exceeded 1200 per year, and more than 40% of soft tissue injuries are caused by fatigue.”

The host pointed to the data chart on the big screen.

Then he released data from 10 years ago.

In the 2004-2005 season, the total number of Premier League club key players who missed matches due to injury was less than 1000.

"Thirry, what do you think is the reason for this situation?"

the host asked.

"Because in the mid-to-late 1990s, television and commercialism drove up the intensity of competitions, and 10,000-meter races became very common. One direct consequence of this was a significant increase in the frequency of various muscle and soft tissue injuries."

Henry personally experienced both periods and knows just how physically exhausted players become as commercialization progresses.

"But I see many clubs partnering with the NFL, hoping to learn from American sports' sports medicine knowledge, especially the new approach of specialized training and recovery for different parts of the player's body with clear division of labor."

The host then asked, "Why is this situation getting worse?"

The purpose of today's program is to show fans that being a professional athlete is not as easy as people imagine.

"Because there is a significant interfering factor, namely the player's subjective will and the coach's experience and judgment."

Henry reminisced about the past.

In traditional English culture, many players are willing to play through injuries, and in the highly competitive Premier League, you don't dare to say you're injured.

"I'm in good shape," "I have no physical discomfort," and so on are phrases that most players often say.

"I was the same when I was young. I finally became a key player and ran on the stage of my dreams. Even if I was not feeling well, I would try my best to overcome it."

Henry felt that all talented players were like that.

What about those with average talent?
"So, seeing Qin's high frequency of appearances, we still hope he can take care of his health. He may not feel anything when he is young, but as his career goes on, the initial small problems may become more and more serious."

Henry didn't want Arsenal's £90 million man to be lying in a hospital bed less than two years later.

"Thierry, speaking of Arsenal, who do you think will advance in the EFL Cup semi-finals in a few days?"

The host asked a question he already knew the answer to.

"Of course it's Arsenal. Although the Gunners are currently plagued by injuries, I feel at ease whenever Qin plays."

Henry joked, "If he had been born ten years earlier, I think we would have been great partners."

However, many of the truths are said in jest.

He has a deep affection for Arsenal.

Upon retiring, he said: "Arsenal not only flows in my blood, but also occupies a place in my heart. I will always cherish the time with my teammates, because I promised that I would be a Gunner for life."

Why do Arsenal fans hate Fabregas but miss Henry?
Because after losing the Champions League final to Barcelona, ​​Henry stayed with the team and continued to fight for another year.

Fabregas, however, left the team in a way that was unacceptable to the public.

The Etihad Stadium on December 28.

Crowds of people.

The EFL Cup semi-finals have begun.

"Arsenal, leading by two goals in the first leg, will be more conservative in this away game!"

"Oh dear! Manchester City's defense has changed. It's now Clichy, Mangala, Otamendi, and Sagna, leaving only one Argentine player compared to last time!"

"Could it be to guard against Sanchez?"

"And the goalkeeper has also been changed from Caballero to Joe Hart!"

Perhaps for this reason, Sanchez's performance was mediocre, not as energetic as in the first round.

However, Manchester City's fierce attack failed to achieve much success.

Because Arsenal's overall formation was compressed, the passing space became very small, and they also marked Sterling very tightly.

Even with De Bruyne's accurate passes, he still couldn't break through Arsenal's defense.

The 36th minute of the game.

Yaya Toure unleashed a powerful long-range shot from the outside, delivering a devastating blow.

"WOW!" As Manchester City fans stood up and raised their hands to celebrate, a graceful figure entered the frame.

Catching a heavy cannon with one hand!
Petr Cech, a former world number one candidate, blocked Yaya Toure's long-range shot.

"That's incredible!" Qin Ming, who was watching from a distance, gaped in astonishment.

He had never seen Cech at his peak, so as they ran back, he asked, "Alexis, what level was Peter at a few years ago?"

Upon hearing this, Sanchez recalled that Champions League semi-final.

At that time, he was still playing for Barcelona. In the second leg, he was knocked down by Terry, and the referee gave Terry a red card.

And this was just two minutes after they tied the score.

If this trend continues...

Chelsea's best outcome would be to continue defending until extra time or even penalties.

But six minutes later, Iniesta received a pass from Messi and slotted the ball into the far corner from the left side of the penalty area.

Chelsea are in dire straits.

However, fate gave Chelsea another chance, and Ramirez scored to equalize.

Chelsea also have the advantage of playing on away goals.

"In that game, Peter saved many of my shots."

Sanchez doesn't want to recall that brutal match.

Just as the two finished praising Cech, Otamendi won a corner kick for Manchester City.

But the football struck Koscielny squarely in the arm.

Beep! ! !
The referee pointed to the penalty spot.

Penalty kick.

"Oh! It's Koscielny again! Since joining Arsenal, he's conceded eight penalties, including today's!"

"He has also become the defender who has conceded the most penalties in the Premier League in recent years!"

"Arsenal are in trouble!"

The Etihad Stadium became lively.

Qin Ming couldn't help but sigh.

Koscielny is really unlucky. He does everything else quite well, but he just can't break his habit of giving away points.

And this has nothing to do with him.

According to the rules ten years from now, this ball wouldn't even qualify as a penalty.

(End of this chapter)