champion professor

Chapter 47
There is a saying that is good, it's not that friends don't get together.

Because of the FA Cup, Arsenal and Sunderland met many times.For the same reason, Middlesbrough, who had been double-killed by Arsenal in the league, once again stood at Highbury Stadium.

In fact, Middlesbrough's strength is still very good, sitting on the Brazilian free kick master Juninho and the Italian Ravanelli.Unfortunately, due to injuries, the two generals basically didn't play much.This also made the club bear a huge salary in vain to support two useless people for half a season.

However, at the beginning of the new year, they began to return to the game. Several victories in January have given Middlesbrough hope of breaking out of the relegation zone.

However, for the teams in the relegation zone, Shao Bo has no other ideas other than sighing.The competition in the Premier League is fierce. Except for a few evergreens such as Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United, most teams have suffered from relegation.Moreover, many teams never looked back and gradually disappeared from people's eyes.

If you watch too much, Champions League teams like Nottingham Forest will be reduced to the second and third leagues.Portsmouth, which was once invested by wealthy businessmen, is gone forever. Leeds United, which set off a "youth storm", finally lost the team's fate in a "big gamble".

Shao Bo has long stopped feeling sorry for the relegation of one or two teams.

However, in the FA Cup, although the main players will not be facing each other, facing the famous Juninho and "Silver Fox" Ravanelli, Shao Bo is also gearing up and eager to try.

He had already thought about it, anyway, it doesn't matter if he wins this game or loses.It's better to use two free kick masters to hone the team's defense of free kicks in actual combat. .

Ravanelli's free kick was powerful and heavy, and Juninho's highly personal characteristics were extremely accurate, falling rapidly, and the free kick with a strange line was even more difficult to defend.

Fortunately, Shao Bo explained the goal of the game to the players in the locker room - that is, to make more small fouls at the front of the penalty area and give Middlesbrough a chance to take a free kick.
Dare to use the FA Cup to train soldiers, Shao Bo is also a rare frenzy in history, right?Although the goal of this season is the league and the UEFA Cup, it is not as fruitful as Shao Bo did, right?
Facing the surprised eyes of the players in the locker room, Shao Bo coughed twice.

"Hey, hey! Why are you using this look? I haven't finished my sentence yet! Although it is to give them the opportunity to take more free kicks, it doesn't mean that we just hide in the penalty area."

"You, Shawcross, you two don't need to be in the penalty area. In this game, we mainly defended the counterattack and defended their free kick. The next step is of course a quick ball to let the players who are preparing in the frontcourt counterattack... ..."

It’s better not to just give up, otherwise, it would be too extravagant to simply take a formal game to practice free kick defense.

On the sidelines of the game, Shao Bo and Brian Robson shook hands, and after meeting, both of them smiled.After all, in a season, being able to meet in addition to the league can only be attributed to fate.

Sitting on the edge of the lawn of the Riverside Stadium, Shao Bo waited for the start of the game.Looking around the 3-seat stadium, Shao Bo turned to the team, expecting them to surprise the fans present.

Just like when playing games, Shao Bo can control a few players to chamfer in the backcourt and not move forward throughout the game in order to improve the ball possession rate.Sometimes, he will make very special efforts for some very weird records.

Trying to defend more than 15 free kicks in this game?This is the task that Shao Bo entrusted to the team when he walked out of the locker room.An average of 6 minutes a free kick?This is more troublesome than counting the number of shots. You know, not only do you have to give the ball to the opponent, but you also have to let the opponent break into the penalty area, and you have to control your own violations. It is too troublesome... The players are also complaining.

"Just treat it as a practice match, don't think so much. If it's really finished, I'll treat everyone to dinner tonight." Regardless of their protests, Shao Bo pushed the players out of the locker room.Of course, the players are not the little ghosts who stay at home and refuse to go to school. Because they have a good relationship with Shao Bo, they complain a few words and then walk to the court with a serious look in front of the camera.

The game was lost, and Arsenal's tactics made everyone present unable to understand.They can't pursue goals, don't care about possession of the ball, they just never let their opponents break into the penalty area.Whenever a Middlesbrough player wanted to go further, there was always a tear or a slam.After the ball was broken, the Arsenal players did not try to rush forward, but stood quietly on the edge of the penalty area and waited for the referee to make a penalty.

The action is really not big, but it is impossible not to give a set kick.After blocking several free kicks in a row, Arsenal couldn't stand it anymore.

"Juninho! What a wonderful free kick! Now the Arsenal players must be regretting why they created so many free kick opportunities for the opponent?"

"It seems that Bo? Shao's face is calm, and he is not emotional at all because he is behind. What is the reason?"

……

Even if a goal was scored, Arsenal still carried out the tasks assigned by Shao Bo.

"Another free kick! But Arsenal fans should be thankful that the ball was blocked by the goal frame. Otherwise, two goals were scored in a row due to free kicks within 5 minutes. I'm afraid no one would have thought of this kind of failure, right?"

"I really don't know what the head coach Bo Shao is thinking. Obviously, the opponent doesn't have many offensive methods now, and Arsenal can definitely fight against them. Why do they have to defend so hard?"

"It seems to me that they deliberately created a free kick for the opponent. Could this be a match-fixing? Such a despicable and rough match-fixing, I have never seen it even after watching the game for so many years." The commentator Players have also triggered their Tucao skills because of the weird situation on the field...

"What the hell is he thinking? Why use such a tactic that is obviously not good for Arsenal?" Middlesbrough's head coach Brian Robson turned to look at Shao Bo, but from his relaxed look Look, it doesn't look like giving up on this game either.

Even if Arsenal are advancing in the league and want to give up the FA Cup, there is no need to use such a "special" method.Are you brushing free kick numbers now?Is this kind of thing interesting to break the record?
Although Middlesbrough took the lead by one goal, Brian Robson, who was completely confused, was confused because he could not understand Shaobo's intention.

"Another goal! Arsenal are already behind by two goals. There are 5 minutes left in the first half. There is not much time left for Arsenal. They have created so many free kicks. Let's take a look... "

"Oh my god, there are 9 free kicks. In the first half of the game, the two teams have already created 9 free kicks. This is already a record. Could it be that Arsenal came here to break this record... ..." The narrator laughed as he spoke.

"How is that possible? Don't forget that there is a counterattack!" Shao Bo waved his hand and asked the players to practice defending against set-pieces in actual combat. Among them, there were few chances to show off the top and the second-place scramble.

Because the position of the free kick is mostly arranged at the front of the penalty area, it is suitable for Middlesbrough to shoot directly.Although Arsenal defended well, they were still scored twice by Ravanelli, who has excellent footwork.

"Give it to me, counterattack!" Shao Bo was a little angry after being scored twice in a row. Didn't he tell you to pay attention to defensive counterattack?You are the counterattack party, why didn't I see the Shawcross down a few balls at the end of halftime?I'm asking you to strengthen your defense against set kicks instead of giving up the game directly, soul light!
"Shawcross, Anelka! Tell them later, after the opponent shoots a free kick, give the ball to you two quickly, and then you two will fight back for me, understand?"

Because the main offensive players were all put on leave by Shao Bo, the main offensive task of this game was handed over to these two young teenagers.

Let me see how awesome you are!Shao Bo said silently in his heart, and sent Anelka on the field.

"Okay, the first substitution of the game. Arsenal replaced an attacking player in the first half, and replaced a player so early. Isn't Shao Bo? Isn't Coach Shao afraid that he will end up with nothing in his hand? Are places available?"

"And the player with the number 24 on his back should be Anelka who just joined during the winter transfer?" The commentator was a little uncertain, and he flipped through the roster in his hand.

"A young player making his FA Cup debut? Well, let's see what this young lad can do for Arsenal's lackluster attack."

"But at least we can see that Arsenal are about to launch their counterattack. Middlesbrough won't shoot like they did just now, will they?"

"Oh, it's a pity, the attack launched by Arsenal was perfect. It's a pity that at the last moment, Anelka raised the ball high, over the goalkeeper, and hit the crossbar. If he hadn't used a little more force, the first shot , he might get back a point for the team!"

"The first half is over! Arsenal are still two goals behind their opponents, will they catch up in the second half?" The commentator Robert is looking forward to a wonderful game, but unfortunately, today because of Shao Bo's bad taste, the whole game The game was completely turned into a collection of free-kick shots...

"I think Arsenal must change their style of play in the second half. I really don't understand how Bo? Shao would choose this tactic. Obviously Middlesbrough has two free kick masters. Isn't this a collision with the gun?"

The commentator Andy Dawson didn't agree so much. Commenting on this game made him feel extremely painful. He had never encountered such a weird game in his years of commentating career.This is the first time he has commented on an Arsenal game. Regardless of the result of the game, at least the scene will definitely leave an indelible impression on him, right?

　Tomorrow seems to be the end of the closure and tweeting. I would like to say thank you to the book friends who have supported me for so many days.Especially woaiyapian children's shoes, I voted for a lot of recommendations, which moved me so much. ...In addition, there will be another chapter before 11 o'clock tonight, and I will try to release it regularly. Chapter 3 can be regarded as a make-up update...a lot of debts
　　


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