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Chapter 256: Group of Death
The accusations against Li Zihan, Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United did not last long, because the reporters immediately found a new topic of speculation.Perhaps these two months are the happiest time of the year for reporters, because they don't have to work hard to create topics and report news, because these things will take the initiative to find them in these two months.

In Zurich, Switzerland, the UEFA Champions League group draw for the new season began.Before the draw, UEFA awarded awards to the outstanding Champions League players of last season. Cristiano Ronaldo won the top scorer, and Bayern Munich, who won the Triple Crown, certainly did not let him become the biggest winner.They won the best goalkeeper, best team, best right back, best coach, best midfielder and many other awards.And the heavyweight title of best player in the Champions League is not much thought to have fallen to Bayern Munich's leading winger, scar-faced Frank Ribery.

The seeded teams with higher UEFA points are divided into the first pot, and then the teams in the second pot, the third pot, and the fourth pot are respectively blocked below the seeded teams, and the four teams form a team. Group.

The Red Devils Manchester United, the Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk, the Bundesliga powerhouse Bayer Leverkusen, and La Liga's Real Sociedad are divided into Group A.In this group, although Manchester United is a bit "endocrine disordered" this season, almost everyone is optimistic that they can win a promotion spot from the other three teams.The remaining three teams are sad, because their strengths are relatively close.

Super giants Real Madrid, European giants Li Zihan's former club Juventus, Turkish Super League giants Galasatare, referred to as "local tyrants", and the final Danish giants Copenhagen were divided into Group B.This group does not have much pressure for Real Madrid, but it is a bit of pressure for Juventus.

Portuguese super giants Benfica, Ligue [-] giants Paris Saint-Germain, Greek Olympiacos and Belgian giants Anderlecht are divided into Group C.For the current Grand Paris luxury lineup, there is no problem in advancing. "Bricks" have said that Benfica and Anderlecht will compete for the remaining position.

The remaining Bayern and Manchester City are in a group; Chelsea and Schalke [-] have already been grouped together with Swiss giants Basel; another European powerhouse in the Portuguese Super League is known as the European black shop Porto and Atletico Madrid, Zenith. The special points are in a group; the super giants Barcelona once again "encountered" AC Milan, and together with them are the Eredivisie giants Ajax and the Celtics, one of Scotland's super double powerhouses.

Before the group draw, all the media and football celebrities said that there must be a death group in this season's Champions League.Because the first-tier seed teams will not be mentioned, and the second-tier teams include veteran giants such as Juventus and AC Milan, as well as Schalke Zero Four, Marseille, Atletico Madrid, and Donetsk. Traditional European regulars like the miners, and of course the indispensable Ligue [-] giants Paris.In the third tier of teams, there are strong teams such as Manchester City and Dortmund that have risen strongly in recent years, and at the same time Ajax is not a soft persimmon.The team in the fourth tier may not have so many strong teams, but there is a team that cannot be underestimated, Naples in Serie A
Although the group of death was almost expected by everyone, when the group of death really appeared, everyone couldn't help but take a long breath.

The Premier League giants Arsenal, the traditional European powerhouse Ligue [-] Marseille, Dortmund, who swept the Bundesliga last season in the Champions League and the Bundesliga double Asian king in recent years, and Dortmund, known as the Hornet, and Naples, a powerhouse that has begun to rise in Serie A.

When the four teams gathered in Group F, the corners of everyone's mouths were twitching. Everyone knew the difficulty of this group.These four teams may not be as good as giants like Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid and Bundesliga giant Bayern, but in terms of strength, these four teams are the closest.No team is so strong, and no team is so weak.The combat effectiveness of these four teams can be roughly equal to each other, and a tough battle is about to start.

Of course, the representatives of other teams looked at the representatives of these four teams gloatingly, and the club CEO Ivan Gazidis, who represented Arsenal at the draw ceremony, looked very ugly. Same.When the camera scans Dortmund's representative CEO Watzke, he can clearly see his frowning brows.

On the second day, the media began to bad-mouth Arsenal.Because Arsenal is in the most trouble in this group. Although Gotze "jumped" to Bayern, Reus, one of Dortmund's twin stars, is still staying at home. Last season, he played a big four against Real Madrid. The hottest player in Europe today Lewandowski, one of the forwards, is still there.And Naples even hired a veteran coach this summer who has won many league titles, the Champions League and the UEFA Cup. The former Liverpool meritorious coach Benitez led Chelsea to the UEFA Cup by mistake last season.At the same time, Naples also introduced Real Madrid veterans such as Callejon and Higuain, and also loaned the experienced Spanish goalkeeper Reina from the Red Army Liverpool, and there are also Hamsik, who stayed in the team last season. Players like Pandev, Insine and Cannavaro Jr.

And what about Arsenal?What other effective signings do they have besides Li Zihan, who spent 2000 million on the introduction, and veteran Flamini, who spent nothing?Could it be Chamberlain and Gibbs who came up from the youth academy?
Moreover, Dortmund was also last season's Champions League runner-up, but they eliminated Real Madrid.Before last season, they also interrupted Bayern's monopoly on the Bundesliga.And Marseille is also an old-fashioned Champions League regular, although there are no big-name players from the Ligue [-] that has not received much attention.But no one can deny that this team is a difficult bone in Europe. They are the teams that once monopolized the glory of the Ligue [-] championship. At the same time, it is rare to see them absent in the European arena.

So Wenger's pressure came again, and the house leak happened to rain overnight.The problem of signings and Li Zihan has not passed, and the haze of an upset loss at home in the first round of the new season has not dissipated.Such unfortunate news came again in the Champions League, maybe this is not God testing the loyalty of Arsenal fans, but testing the vitality of the Arsenal club and Wenger's position as head coach
Faced with such a dead group that can no longer die, Wenger also said in an interview that it is difficult to play in the European arena.But he was not as pessimistic as the media expressed. He told reporters that Arsenal still had a great chance.It is not easy for Arsenal to win, but is it easy for the other three teams to win?And the transfer window is not over yet, we still have 5000 million to draw yet.

It's good that Wenger didn't mention this, but even the reporter couldn't help but roll his eyes when he mentioned this.

'Damn, your 7000 million transfer funds have been hyped up for two months, and they have already been hyped up.Now even our media is rarely able to tease and gain attention with this stupid topic, but you are better off, as if everyone will forget, you keep mentioning 7000 million.In Mahler Gobi, there are really 7000 million you fucking spend, is it possible that you still can’t spend the money?There's no money to spend at all."

Although Li Zihan's training is closed, it doesn't mean that he has no access to outside news.He also watched the draw ceremony of the Champions League, and when he saw Arsenal in such a group, he was about to cry.Although he likes challenges, this challenge is too fucking big, it's clearly a heart attack!
If possible, he really wants to swap positions with Chelsea or Atletico Madrid, which are relatively easy groups.It is estimated that only Schalke [-] can cause a little trouble for Chelsea, but at least there are two places.As for Atletico Madrid, it is estimated that only European black shop Porto can have a little impact on them. Of course, Zenit should not be underestimated.

In Li Zihan's view, even if it is an exchange with Manchester United, although Leverkusen and Shakhtar Donetsk are not soft persimmons, Real Madrid society is also a bit "strength", but compared to Dortmund, Naples, Marseille Such a group is better than before.

The league has suffered heavy losses, the lineup has not changed much, the signings have not been strong, and the Champions League has encountered a death group. There are all signs that Arsenal may encounter the embarrassing situation of "all four" this season.

If Arsenal can't win a championship this season, even the League Cup would be fine.Otherwise, it would be irrelevant for nine years. A wealthy family has not won a championship for nine years, can it still be called a wealthy family?Maybe it can only be called "Four Mad Demons".
Some die-hard fans, in order to express their support for the team and for Wenger.They began to shout a strange slogan: "Nine years without a crown, so what? It's a big deal to sharpen your sword in ten years!"

Li Zihan couldn't laugh or cry when he first heard this slogan.

Nima, what do you mean?Are they Arsenal fans or the opposite fans?This is the legendary selling teammates.
Wenger was very angry about the "propaganda" of the unscrupulous media. He angrily denounced those media: "What do you mean? Is it possible that the season has come to an end now? Why do I hear someone singing for the champion? Yes, We have had a tough season this season, but that doesn’t mean we have no chances. There are only three rounds in the league, and there are 35 rounds left. You can decide what happens? Although the UEFA Champions League grouping is not good for us, every game is worth it. Haven’t even started playing, you know we can’t qualify? I saw that the game didn’t go on, and everyone stopped playing. We just sat at home drinking coffee and watching movies. We didn’t play football any more. At that time, the champion of each season is decided by you media. The league champion and the Champions League champion with the most votes are the ones with the lowest votes and are relegated.

Wenger walked away after saying this, leaving behind a group of reporters looking at each other.

Wenger has long been so angry by these guys that he wants to scold his mother, "Paralyzed, I have recruited you or provoked you, and I am targeting Asen like this." '

Wenger's temper and self-cultivation are so angry, one can imagine how "enthusiastic" these "uncrowned kings" who feel good about Arsenal are recently!
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