Chapter 6 Damn Sense of Security

Arsenal played a 4-3-1-2 formation in this warm-up match.

This formation was inspired by Juventus.

Arsenal's current configuration can also meet the needs of this formation.

Four defenders are responsible for defense.

Among the three midfielders, Kante is full-time defense, Luka can pass the ball, and Wilshere can dribble. The two can make up for the versatility together.

Aubameyang's position is somewhat erratic. He is currently the left forward, but when tactically required, he needs to retreat and temporarily serve as a front midfielder.

For this reason, Arsenal's lineup swings back and forth between 4-3-3, 4-4-2 and 4-3-1-2.

That is, while focusing on defense, it can also play enough counterattack tactics.

Seeing Arsenal's lineup, Monaco's head coach Jardim was a little troubled.

He couldn't figure out what this temporary head coach of Arsenal was up to.

But he still asked Monaco to play a 4-3-3 formation to deal with it.

The final lineup of both sides.

Arsenal (4-3-1-2):

Goalkeeper: Cech.

Defenders: Chambers, Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal.

Midfielders: Kante, Wilshere, Lukay, Aubameyang.

Forwards: Sanchez, Suarez.

Monaco (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Subasic.

Defenders: Toure, Raggi, Carvalho, Coentrao,

Midfielders: Pasalic, Moutinho, Fabinho.

Forwards: Bernardo Silva, Carrillo, Elde Costa.

Monaco took the lead.

As the midfield brain of Portugal, Moutinho was also observing Arsenal's position at this time.

Although Arsenal played defensive counterattacks, that was two seasons ago, so he felt very unfamiliar with such an Arsenal.

If Arsenal's defense shrinks, what kind of defensive strength and counterattack strength will be formed, this is completely unknown to him.

However, he was not too worried.

He felt that Monaco's current strength was still good.

After kicking off, Monaco did not rush to attack, but kept passing the ball to find opportunities.

Arsenal did not show the crazy pressing strength of last season.

Instead, they observed the opponent's movements in the backcourt.

Both teams were in a tentative stage.

The two head coaches were also observing the opponent's lineup and comparing it with the confidence collected.

Soon, Monaco took the lead in launching an attack.

The attack launched from the wing was mainly from Pierre Costa's wing.

They felt that after avoiding Lekai, the attack should be easier.

As soon as Costa received the ball, Kante stepped forward to restrict him.

Costa was not in a hurry to make a move, but was thinking about how to pass the ball.

But a cry suddenly came from behind.

"Be careful!"

Before Costa could react, Sanchez retreated to press.

At the same time, Kante suddenly stepped forward to put pressure.

Costa was completely surrounded.

With the combined efforts of the two, Kante got the ball and passed it to Lekai.

Lekai started to counterattack on the spot.

But he did not pass the ball directly, but dribbled forward with a big step, attracting the defensive force.

Sure enough, Moutinho rushed directly towards Lekai without being able to retreat in time.

Seeing the opponent's move, Lekai raised his right foot while running without saying a word, and passed the ball in a stiff posture.

This is not a long pass in the traditional sense, but more like a medium-to-long-distance lob.

The ball formed an arc and fell on Aubameyang's breakthrough path on the left.

After completing the forward insertion, Aubameyang stopped the ball with his chest, and without waiting for the ball to land, he directly drew it towards the middle.

In the middle, Suarez started quickly, and a diving header headed the ball into the goalkeeper's arms.

After landing, Suarez saw that he failed to score, and rubbed his hair in frustration.

But he still gave Aubameyang a thumbs up, indicating that the pass was good.

Aubameyang was also happy. This attack did not have the stagnation of the previous one, but was smoothly integrated into the whole team. This rhythm and playing style were familiar to Aubameyang.

On the sidelines, the two head coaches were also surprised.

Monaco head coach Jardim was surprised at Arsenal's attack and defense conversion speed, and formed a counterattack as soon as the pressing was completed.

And Lekai's pass was the finishing touch.

Although he had told the players to be careful of Lekai's pass, in this counterattack, the defense line could not be contracted, and the gap in the back could not be completely blocked.

Arsenal's defensive counterattack was much sharper than expected.

"Retreat! Turn around and receive the ball!"

Lekai retreated while reminding his teammates.

Lekai would remind them every time, even if they didn't say it, the players would do so.

But just in case someone was lazy!

So, Lekai would remind them every time without getting tired of it.

With Lekai's reminder, the Arsenal players quickly retreated and turned around to prepare for the header.

This also frustrated the Monaco goalkeeper's plan to pass the ball quickly.

Arsenal played very rigorously and didn't give any chances.

The same was true for Aubameyang on the field.

Laziness is contagious. When one person doesn't defend seriously, others will do the same.

On the contrary, when everyone does their job well, the defense will become extremely solid.

This retreat is the best example.

What they did was very simple, just run back, then turn around and wait for the ball.

But everyone did this, and the pressure formed made it difficult for the goalkeeper to pass the ball easily.

Even if the ball was passed, it would be headed.

For the sake of being conservative, the ball would be kicked towards the two full-backs, which greatly reduced Arsenal's defensive cost.

It's a very simple thing, but it forms a very effective defense.

This is the integrity of this Arsenal!

When he was in Dortmund, Aubameyang suffered a lot in this regard, but now he has joined it and become a part of this whole.

"Oops!"

When Aubameyang was distracted, Monaco suddenly launched a counterattack.

Aubameyang was a little annoyed.

He turned around and wanted to chase the ball, and suddenly heard a snap.

The ball flew out of the sideline.

He saw Lukay get up from the ground and walk towards him.

Aubameyang was a little nervous. He heard that Lekai had a bad temper.

Sure enough, Lekai frowned slightly when he looked at him.

Aubameyang became more nervous.

"Concentrate! Don't be afraid to make moves. I will cover you!"

Lekai patted Aubameyang on the shoulder.

The latter was stunned.

What's the matter with this damn sense of security?

When Lekai turned around, he also observed Aubameyang's expression and nodded slightly.

In the recent contact, Lekai discovered a characteristic of Aubameyang.

This guy has a glass heart!

It can't be said that he lacks confidence, but it gives people a feeling of inner fragility.

This can be seen in the game last season. Once he falls into a disadvantage, this guy will become confused.

Therefore, when facing such players, encouragement is more needed than criticism.

Their mentality is not very good to begin with.

You can't add fuel to the fire and directly break it down, but slowly guide it.

And once Aubameyang plays in form, this guy's ability is also very powerful.

Perhaps, he will become Arsenal's second goal point besides Suarez.

After Lekai retreated, he clapped his hands and said loudly; "Okay! Forwards, you want to watch the show until when, we need to attack, we need to score!"

Lekai suddenly roared; "e on!

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Gunners!

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Everyone shouted in unison!

Although it was the first time for Aubameyang to shout like this, he almost subconsciously followed the shouting under the leadership of his teammates around him.

But for some reason, after shouting, his heart became extremely agitated.

The whole person had a strong urge to break the opponent's goal.

Looking at other teammates, their expressions were the same.

At this moment, Arsenal's players seemed to have regained their state of last season and turned into hungry wolves.

On the sidelines, Patel saw this scene and couldn't help but smile slightly.

This state is right!

Despite the change of tactical play, Arsenal is still the same Arsenal!

This group of hungry wolves have begun to bare their teeth, waiting to tear each other's throats!