There is a dream called football

Chapter 418 Investigating Moscow

The well-known British football media "442" commented on the performance of the Premier League team this season.

Reporters Sean and Charlie specifically mentioned Arsenal.

"I think Arsenal will focus on the Champions League this season, and the goal of the league should still be the top four."

"I agree, because Arsenal's lineup is not enough to guarantee them a double-lane result, and don't forget, the difficulty of the Premier League is no less than that of the Champions League."

Sean mentioned, "If Arsenal want to compete with Manchester United and Chelsea, then they have to buy people."

"But building a new stadium makes that a luxury and we can only hope Arsenal do better, at least during the winter break."

As 442 said, it is always difficult for Arsenal to win consecutive victories in the league. Under the stumbling, Arsenal has been in the fifth and sixth positions.

It can be seen that the replacement of old and new has a great impact on Arsenal at this time. Wenger can only look forward to the results of youth training and good luck in the transfer market.

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"How's it going, John."

John is a staff member of Arsenal. Wenger sent him to the Russian examination room. In mid-October, Arsenal will be a guest in Moscow to face the most difficult opponent in Wenger's mind-CSKA Moscow.

Of course, the reason why it is difficult to play is because of two aspects. The first is of course the opponent's strength. CSKA Moscow's style of play is very fast, a typical Eastern European football style, and the weather is even more terrible.

"Head, it's starting to snow here, and the temperature is around zero degrees. I don't think it will be too cold when we come in October, but in November, it may be more than ten degrees below zero."

Wenger chuckled.

"I remember CSKA Moscow's home field is artificial turf."

"Yes, it may be very bad for us."

Generally, amateur football fans play on artificial turf, and they may feel that they are almost the same, and there is nothing wrong with them.

But for professional players, the gap between artificial turf and natural grass is very different.

The first is unloading.

Natural turf can be shoveled out, so that professional players with great strength will not be injured because of the turf, but artificial turf cannot be unloaded, which is very bad.

The second is the feeling of feet.

Let alone the lawn, if you walk barefoot on the wooden floor, and then let you walk on the concrete floor, you will feel particularly uncomfortable.

So the lawn is what Wenger is most worried about. Although the CSKA Moscow stadium is also of a high standard, but because of the extremely cold weather in Moscow, everything has become an unknown.

What Wenger has to do is to find a pitch with artificial turf in London as soon as possible, so that the players can get used to it in advance.

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"My God, I feel like stepping on marble." Van Persie complained.

Wenger chuckled, "The home stadium in Moscow will be like this at that time, so don't complain to me, I have nothing to do."

"I really feel that Russia's home court has to be moved to other countries. I don't know how many countries have suffered from the snowstorm in Russia."

What impressed everyone the most was the qualifiers for the World Cup in France. Italy drew with Russia in the play-offs. In the heavy snow in Moscow, Italy was really embarrassed. Many people can remember the battle in the snowstorm because it was the first time Buffon played for Italy. The first battle lasted 20 years.

"Robin, stop dreaming, and think about how to fight the Russians in the snowstorm."

"Oh Well."

After 20 minutes of training, everyone was really not used to it, because the rubber particles of the artificial turf are very different from the natural turf, so it is normal to not get used to it.

"The fast players in our team should focus on adapting. I think this is the most important thing."

Speed ​​players need the support of the lawn to turn and stop quickly, accelerate, and change direction, and this is the highest requirement for the lawn.

Li Qiao ran for a while and felt okay, but his knee was still a little uncomfortable and sore. The team doctor immediately took care of it.

In the next few days, the players' training will be carried out on the artificial turf. It will be much better when the players master the characteristics of mechanics.

For example, Li Qiao, don't be so hard when accelerating, and step on the lawn more lightly when decelerating. This is a very important thing.

However, Wenger is still worried. After all, it is impossible to be pushed to the limit in training, but in official games, the opponent will kill you. Coupled with the opponent's tough football style, the disadvantages of the lawn may really show in that high-pressure situation.

However, Wenger can only bite the bullet in this regard, and it will depend on luck then.

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The head coach of CSKA Moscow, Kishav, has been doing well recently. He is far ahead in the league, and his performance in the Champions League is not bad. They drew 0-0 with Porto in the first game, and beat Hamburg 1-0 in the second round.

The start is still a bit jerky, but it is already amazing enough, now ranked second in the standings, and the next home game is very important for CSKA Moscow.

Kishav knew that CSKA Moscow's biggest advantage was at home. According to the schedule, the first three rounds of CSKA Moscow were away games, home games, and home games, that is, the second round. They had only one home game against Porto, and the remaining two games were away games.

This is a bit passive. You must know that the second round is often the most desperate, so Kishav still attaches great importance to playing Arsenal at home, and it even matters whether he appears or not.

The composition of CSKA's personnel is also quite peculiar. Brazilians are added to the native Russians. The midfield is strong from the Russians, and the talents of the Brazilians will be added to the offensive line. So this is a civilian team, but it is not a poor team.

At this time, CSKA's biggest name may be Zhirkov, who later transferred to Chelsea, and their Russian goalkeeper-Akinfeev.

The manager is fully convinced that, with these players, he can perform miracles, even those of Porto.

Kishav is also fantasizing about whether he can be as famous as Mourinho, of course, that must require the victory of the Champions League.

And recently, CSKA Moscow's league focus has all shifted to the Champions League. In the league, they will send a substitute lineup to allow their players to get enough rest. This is also a regular tactic.

But Arsenal is impossible. Wenger must let Arsenal play with all the main players. After defeating Watford 3-0 at the weekend, Wenger breathed a sigh of relief, and finally he can go to Moscow with a victory.

Some Arsenal fans went to the airport to send Arsenal off, because they knew that the Moscow expedition must not be easy.

And the hotshot is hoping for a triumphant return from Moscow.

(End of this chapter)