As the second half of the league approaches, Arsenal's schedule becomes intensive.
The League Cup has not been eliminated early, and the FA Cup is coming.
Not only that, in February’s Champions League knockout round, Arsenal’s opponent turned out to be Bayern Munich!
After seeing this result, it is difficult not to suspect that this is a trick played by UEFA.
Is it Bayern's revenge?
Or will Arsenal continue to level their opponents with their strong form?
Anyway, after the draw result was announced, it immediately attracted many fans to watch.
Speaking of Bayern Munich and the Champions League, the professor's hair is turning gray with worry right now.
Because of winning the Champions League, Arsenal must lead the team to the small days to participate in the Club World Cup, formerly known as the Toyota Cup!
Speaking of which, this is Lei Yu's first visit to the island country.
The Toyota Cup was originally a determine-win event between the Champions League and the South American Libertadores champions.
But after FIFA and capital intervened, it became the nondescript Club World Cup it is today.
This thing is actually pretty useless.
But as the Champions League champion, the professor couldn’t refuse!
think about it.
This Club World Cup will have four rounds of matches with the AFC Champions League, African Champions League, South American Champions, North American Champions, Oceania Champions and J-League Champions.
Who is willing to let go?
Of course, for those teams from lagging areas, this is definitely an opportunity to stand out and show themselves.
It's just that these opportunities were created by taking advantage of the popularity of winning the Champions League.
According to the schedule, Arsenal, as the Champions League champion, does not actually need to play four games.
The Gunners advance directly to the semi-finals.
If you beat your opponent, you can advance to the finals.
In other words, we only need to play two games at most before and after.
Around New Year's Day is the time when the Premier League schedule is most intensive.
The professor has to lead the team all the way to participate in the Club World Cup, a trivial event.
This is also a huge test for the shooters!
Even if the opponent is weak.
But flying here to compete after traveling halfway around the world will inevitably consume the players' energy.
Coupled with the consumption of traveling long distances, it also has a great impact on the players.
If Wenger could decide, he would definitely give up this useless thing.
There is no way!
For money and sponsorship.
He must bravely lead the team to the small days.
Not only that, he also has to bring along the team's top star Lei Yu.
Think about it too.
Are those fans from East Asian countries really coming to see Arsenal?
Stop talking!
Most of them came to see Lei Yu!
On the plane, the professor sighed.
Lei Yu had just been injured, and he was considering whether to let Lei Yu start the game.
The coach had a headache, but Lei Yu seemed to be fine.
To him, this kind of long-distance flight is like playing, very familiar!
The most important thing is the Club World Cup!
The Champions League champion is the European champion.
The Club World Cup champion is the world champion!
Wow haha!
think about it!
If we win, our club will be the number one club in the world!
It’s fun just thinking about it!
It was precisely because of Lei Yu's crying and crying that the professor finally couldn't hold on anymore and took him on the plane.
...
Since coming to participate in the Club World Cup, Arsenal has only one goal - to win the Club World Cup championship trophy!
Most European fans have no favorable impressions of the Club World Cup, a tasteless cup competition created by FIFA.
Except that the champion of the Copa Libertadores has some strength.
Teams from other continents are just here to make up the numbers!
think about it!
The AFC Champions League champions can all participate.
Then what nonsense is there?
So for Wenger, what he considers is how to take away the championship with the lowest consumption.
The opponent in the first game is the CONCACAF champion Monterrey.
The professor has never even heard of the name of this team.
So with a wave of his hand, the professor completely changed the starting lineup, and all the players were substitutes!
Fifa doesn't have a good solution for this.
It's not easy to force you to come.
You can’t arrange for someone else’s coach to be hired or not, right?
However, although all the players were substitutes, Lei Yu was still included in the squad and came to the scene with the team.
For these fans who paid for the tickets, if they can see Lei Yu's face, the ticket price is worth it.
Except for Lei Yu greeting the fans before the game started, Lei Yu sat on the bench throughout the game and did not even get a minute of playing time.
In fact, Arsenal's strength is still very strong.
Even with the second-line lineup, Monterrey is still no match.
If the professor hadn't asked the players to hold back and play, the score might have been similar to that of Liverpool and Everton.
Lei Yu was so bored on the bench that he dozed off in the end and was even caught on camera.
After this photo was posted online, netizens laughed at it.
A game that left Mr. Ballon d'Or sleeping on the sidelines?
Can FIFA also organize it?
Hahahahahaha~~~~
At this moment, the top management of FIFA are almost going crazy.
You have taken all the trouble to force the competition to be held, but you have completely ignored it!
At the press conference after the game, Lei Yu was still brought to the press conference by the professor as the captain.
no way.
It doesn't matter if you can't show up.
You can always come to the press conference, right?
The fans can't see you playing football, but it's great to hear you talk!
"Excuse me, Lei. You were unable to play in this game. What do you think?"
Facing the reporter's question, Lei Yu picked up the microphone, coughed slightly and said.
"Ahem..."
"Monterey is an extremely strong opponent, and I deeply regret not being able to play against him."
"But everyone also knows that I was injured in the game against Manchester United a few days ago."
"If I hadn't been injured, no matter what, I would have gone on the field and fought with my opponent for real."
"If I had played, we would never have had such a miserable score!"
The reporters in the audience were confused when they heard Lei Yu's serious nonsense.
What powerful opponent?
That was the team that was suppressed by your second team for a whole game!
What a shabby score?
That's 3 to 0, 3 to 0!!!
Seeing that Lei Yu was lying without blinking or heartbeat, the reporter asked again.
"Excuse me, Lei, what are your goals for this Club World Cup?"
This question is just a stupid question!
Lei Yu picked up the microphone and said seriously: "Judging from the current results, I have already entered the finals."
“I think it’s not easy for Arsenal to win a second place!”
Hearing Lei Yu's answer, the audience burst into laughter again.
Of course, most of the laughter was at that stupid colleague for asking such an incompetent question!
At this time, another reporter stood up and asked the third question.
"South Korea's Ulsan Hyundai lost to Monterrey, your opponent in today's game. Can you evaluate this South Korean team?"
After hearing this question and looking at the kimchi-faced people in the audience, Lei Yu felt bad.
You guys definitely gave me money!
Only then can you ask such a question?
Approaching the microphone again, Lei Yu took a deep breath and said loudly: "If Arsenal encounters Ulsan Hyundai, we will definitely not be able to beat him!"