Chapter 705: The Return of the Blue Army
Arsenal players are very confident in winning the next game. After defeating Manchester City, they also mean that Arsenal's position in the league is more stable; the Gunners' three consecutive championships are now close to the Gunners, and Arsenal players also have more reasons to be proud of their current results. They are the best team. They will win the league in one fell swoop and they will build a dynasty belonging to Arsenal.
Becoming a ruler in the league is naturally an incredible thing, but Arsenal players are far from meeting their current results. They want to establish a dominance not only in the Premier League, but also to rule the entire European market.
Winning the Champions League championship can naturally prove that Arsenal is the best team in Europe. The current Champions League can be regarded as a highly anticipated game, the most valuable cup match, and even more critical than the league. Winning the Champions League championship once is definitely a manifestation of strength, but it also requires some luck; and winning the Champions League championship in a row is complete strength.
Arsenal now wants to go a step further. When they become the first three-game champion in the Champions League in nearly 40 years, when they become the third team to complete three-game champions in the Champions League, this is enough to prove that this team of Arsenal will be a team that crosses the ages, a team that can truly leave a strong mark in history.
Ajax's 70-73 season and Bayern's 73-76 season can be regarded as an "ancient era", especially the competition in modern football is becoming increasingly fierce; it is not considered a favorable person, but it has to be admitted that it is almost impossible to dominate the Champions League now. Being able to complete three consecutive championships in modern football will definitely make Arsenal considered one of the most outstanding and dominant teams, an epoch-making team, even Arsenal has many shortcomings.
Arsenal is undoubtedly the hottest team in football today. Who can stop his unprecedented three consecutive championships (after the reform) and the most popular step is the most popular; and Chelsea, who played the role of a stumbling block in the semi-finals, was once the nemesis of Arsenal. At its peak, the Blues were able to restrain Arsenal's technical flow with their power-based style.
However, Chelsea has declined severely in recent years and is no longer the "iron-blooded Blues" of the past. When he fights Arsenal again, the new coach Di Matteo's team is obviously at a disadvantage. Still strong, Chelsea is a little unsatisfied. Not only is the morale of the players unstable, but the current coach Di Matteo has only been in office for one month. The league ranking is only fifth. Facing the strongest team Arsenal, the Blues are in danger.
Chelsea's strength is really good, but I have to say that they are really unpopular this season; perhaps after Mourinho left Stamford Bridge Stadium, Chelsea is no longer the terrifying iron-blooded Blues. Abram pursues beautiful football, but now it seems that this is really a huge mistake; the biggest advantage of the Blues is their defense, their strength, and defensive counterattack.
The complete failure of Boas of this season's "bird" seems to have caused Chelsea's last spirit to disappear; he lost the opportunity to compete for the championship early in the league, and even the qualification for the Champions League next season is in danger. It can only be said that Chelsea has really lost its peak state now. This is largely due to the changes in the team's tactical style that make people disappoint. Chelsea cannot be the kind of "four-dislike" who pursues beautiful football. They need to play their own characteristics.
In the entire European football world, there may not be many teams that want to stop Arsenal from moving forward; Chelsea may be considered a good choice. Chelsea's strength will really make Arsenal uncomfortable. Although it is difficult for Chelsea to gain the upper hand in the matchup with Arsenal in recent seasons, it has to be said that before Xiao Qing arrived, Arsenal had been beaten up by Chelsea many times.
The tough guy is a talent for Chelsea; Chelsea's performance this season is disappointing, and young coach Boas was dismissed. Assistant coach Di Matteo was ordered to take over the team in a crisis, and Chelsea's record improved significantly. The team had just reached the FA Cup final. This is also a big part of Chelsea's tactical adjustment, although Di Matteo must have made contributions to it. However, after the interim head coach took office, the Blues did return to the familiar rhythm of the game.
Chelsea's current lineup is still the same iron-blooded Blues lineup to a large extent. Chelsea's players are now considered "returning to nature". Putting aside those complex tactics and so-called beautiful football, when Chelsea plays the rhythm of the game they are familiar with, winning is really not a difficult task for them. Di Matteo's team has largely returned to the tactics of Mourinho's era, which is also the tactics that are most suitable for Chelsea.
Although Chelsea cannot be compared with Arsenal in terms of paper strength and staffing, the recent Chelsea matches are also eye-catching, and Chelsea allows people to see a lot of authentic British football.
Now Chelsea has returned to the familiar rhythm, and their goals are also centered on Drogba and send out 5 long passes in the backcourt. They directly find Drogba, who unreasonably violent shots and scored, with a simple and rough offensive route, but it is indeed the most effective. If Chelsea can use fierce defense to curb Arsenal's technical flow at Stamford Bridge, and rely on long passes to rush to attack Arsenal's unstable defense, revenge is not hopeless.
This is the familiar game method for Chelsea. Perhaps it is still difficult for Chelsea to return to their peak state now, but when Chelsea finds the most suitable pace of the game, it is definitely not an easy thing for Arsenal to cross this level to advance to the final.
Xiao Qing and his teammates all understand that although Chelsea left the league championship early this season, the lean camel is bigger than the horse, and Chelsea's strength still needs to be afraid of. Especially now that we meet Chelsea, a fierce obstacle in the Champions League semi-finals, Arsenal players need to be afraid of it even more. One step forward is the Champions League final, and no team can resist such temptation.
Chelsea's strength is very good. Even if they are in a trough, don't underestimate the desire of these veterans for the Champions League championship; Xiao Qing and his teammates all know that Chelsea will definitely do their best to win the Champions League championship now.
Although the two London teams can be said to represent the most core force in the Premier League, the records of these two teams in the Champions League are blank. The most important thing is that although the two teams compete fiercely in the league and in the Champions League, the two teams are actually not a mortal enemy. Although the two teams are also a bit unpleasant due to war of words and other reasons, it can basically be said that the two teams are still considered relatively normal.
Wenger seems to be very low-key in saving his character. The first leg of the Champions League semi-finals was at Stamford Bridge Stadium. Although Arsenal now has a good record at Stamford Bridge Stadium, it must not anger Chelsea. These veterans can be regarded as old horses. Chelsea's strength is still very good. There is no need to stimulate these veterans to make them share the same hatred.
"I don't think Chelsea is going to take revenge. They are just fighting for the finals. The game's losses are limited to football fields. Chelsea have been at the top level for the past ten years. Whether in the Premier League or the Champions League, many of their players make me appreciate it. The Champions League will become more and more difficult every year, and this season is more difficult than last season. I dare not imagine how we scored at Stamford Bridge. Maybe Chelsea hasn't played at a high level in the competition for a long time, but they can still play at the best level in the world in one or two games. After knowing that the opponent is them, I know that the game will be difficult." Wenger has accumulated a good character, which not only affirms Chelsea's strength, but also shows his confidence as the defending champion of the Champions League.
Chelsea's strength is very good, especially although Chelsea's current situation is relatively difficult, don't underestimate their willpower; however, there is no need for Arsenal to be overly nervous. Arsenal is in good condition now, and the most important thing is that Arsenal also has absolute confidence.
Chelsea will start the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. The Blues suffered personnel losses before the game. The main central defender Louis will miss several important games due to injury. Now Chelsea's defense is facing a crisis. In addition to Louis, captain Terry has a broken rib and has been playing with injuries recently.
As for Arsenal's biggest victim, Drogba, who was 34 years old, his condition was difficult to maintain stability, but if he "started madness", few people could stop him. Although "World of Warcraft" was old, his heroic spirit was still there; Warcraft-style goals were representative of violent aesthetics, rushing around and shooting vigorously, which was rather unreasonable... In short, Arsenal may be difficult for him to stop Drogba.
Arsenal players are ready. Playing with Chelsea is definitely not an easy thing. Arsenal must put in more effort at this time; it is not easy to create history. The difficulties are also prepared by Arsenal players. Although Chelsea is very strong, Arsenal's strength and confidence are even better.
Chapter completed!