svetikya Chapter 90 Wenger's Praise
Chapter 90 Wenger's Praise
After the match, the hall was packed with people for the routine press conference.
Dozens of sports media reporters from across England gathered here, cameras and flashes pointed at the presidential platform, everyone eagerly anticipating the post-match dialogue between the two tactical masters.
Although we didn't witness the so-called clash of beautiful football, the bizarre tactics and the interesting penalty shootout winner in this match made this press conference highly anticipated.
Wenger took his seat first, dressed in an elegant suit, with a calm and composed expression.
When faced with reporters' questions, Wenger immediately gave a conclusion.
"I lost this match, at least tactically."
As soon as Wenger finished speaking, all the reporters held their breath and began to take notes.
"I must admit that I underestimated Coach Ye Xian's tactical wisdom."
"The tactics he used at the start of the game, such as creating dead balls and pressing with pauses, were completely new ideas that I had never seen in my more than 20 years of professional career."
"It forcibly disrupted our opening strategy, using psychological tactics and rhythm differences to create a deadly trap. It was incredibly advanced; it was truly genius!"
When discussing the team's offensive and defensive tactics throughout the match, Wenger was full of praise, his words sincere and full of admiration.
"I feel that Everton's overall style of play is the most perfect template for modern football. They can attack and defend, and they have a good balance between tension and relaxation. Their positional attacks are delicate and fluid, and their counter-attacks are sharp and deadly."
"Coach Yip Hin's tactical philosophy may already be ahead of the current Premier League era."
"What impressed me most was his penalty decision in the final moments. He is not only a master of tactical maneuvering, but also knows how to protect young players."
"He is the most formidable opponent for England's future football, and also the most respectable new generation manager."
"Of course, it would have been even better if he hadn't thrown out a smokescreen before the match... Young man, don't try to fool an old man!"
The final joke also made the reporters laugh.
However, Wenger's high praise for Ye Xian still surprised everyone.
As a recognized tactical mastermind and creator of beautiful football in the Premier League, such high praise from him is enough to prove how amazing Ye Xian's performance in this match was.
Ye Xian then calmly took his seat.
Facing a room full of cameras and reporters, he remained humble and mild-mannered, showing no arrogance or haughtiness after his victory.
When asked by reporters about his original tactics at the start of the game and the ingenious strategy for turning the tide, Ye Xian gently shook his head, frankly attributing all the credit to the team.
"First of all, I don't think this is my personal achievement. Football is never a one-man sport; victory always belongs to the team."
"The tactical setup at the start was simply a targeted attempt against Arsenal's passing and possession style. The success was due to the full execution of every player on the field."
"They strictly adhered to the tactical plan, and every positioning, every press, and every run was flawless. This was the foundation for our lead."
"When we were down by two goals and were in a difficult situation, the players did not get impatient. They stuck to their tactics and fought hard. Even when they were exhausted, they never gave up. This perseverance and execution were the core of our ability to turn the tide."
When discussing the details of the tactical layout, Ye Xian humbly added that he attributed it to the efforts of the coaching staff.
"At the same time, this victory is also inseparable from the efforts of the entire coaching staff. Before the match, we repeatedly studied Arsenal's passing rhythm, positioning habits, and weaknesses in attack and defense, and repeatedly simulated various on-field situations."
"Including the special tactics at the start, the counter-attacking adjustments when we were behind, and the penalty kick arrangements at the last moment, all of these were the result of collective discussions and repeated refinements by the coaching staff."
"Mr. Moyes, in particular, was the one who led and executed the specific training sessions. He helped me a lot, and I would like to express my gratitude to him!"
"Winning against the defending champions is a valuable victory for us, but it's not the end. We still have many shortcomings and need to continue to reflect and improve."
"Mr. Wenger is also the coach I admire most, and I learned a lot from him..."
His humble, sincere, and insightful remarks earned him nods of approval from all the reporters present.
They possess both top-tier tactical skills that surpass the times and a humble and composed mindset, knowing how to be grateful to their team, respect their opponents, and have reverence for football.
At this moment, everyone seemed to understand why the young Ye Xian was able to establish himself in the Premier League and amaze the world in such a short time.
After all, football isn't something you can do alone.
You also need your team members to respect you, help you, and listen to you!
It is clear that Ye Xian has already achieved this.
On the field, when players celebrate after scoring a goal, they often look for Ye Xian first.
Off the field, the players also spoke highly of Ye Xian in interviews.
When Moyes attended the press conference, he also spoke highly of Ye Xian.
Now Ye Xian is also praising the coaching staff and players, which can truly be described as a two-way effort.
"Everton are currently ranked first in the Premier League. Mr. Yip, do you have any higher goals for the upcoming matches?" the reporter asked again.
The Premier League is currently in its fifth round, and things are indeed getting a bit chaotic.
Everton's performance is good, but they only have three wins, one draw and one loss, accumulating 10 points, yet they have already climbed to the top of the standings!
Behind them are a group of teams with 9 points: Tottenham, Leeds United, Liverpool, and Chelsea.
Then there are Arsenal, Manchester United, and Middlesbrough with 8 points, and Fulham and Newcastle United with 7 points.
In other words, the point difference between these ten teams is at most one game.
Ye Xian remained calm in the face of this:
There are no weak teams in the Premier League.
"We can beat Arsenal, but we also lost to Sunderland."
Similarly, Manchester United, with their strong strength, also lost to Bolton at home.
"Therefore, the Premier League is not a sprint, but a marathon. You may be in the lead at the beginning, but if your lead is not big enough, you can be overtaken at any time."
"We are a young team, we don't have much experience in the Premier League, and our squad depth isn't very good either."
"The League Cup will also start next October. We need to be fully prepared to face the pressure of competing on two fronts."
"National team matches will also be interspersed during this period..."
"So it's too early to talk about our achievements now."
"If I had to give you my advice, it would be to first secure enough points to avoid relegation, and then take it one step at a time!"
This is actually Ye Xian's true feeling, not some smokescreen.
At the start of the season, he was indeed quite confident in the lineup he had built.
However, it seems that with a relatively thin roster, achieving good results still depends on favorable timing, location, and human factors.
Putting aside other factors, if one or two key players like Alonso, Drogba, or Ronaldo were to get injured, it could significantly impact their lineup and weaken the team.
The smaller the team, the less it can withstand setbacks.
Ye Xian has a deep impression of Florence in the 1998-1999 season.
In the first 19 rounds, Batistuta scored 18 goals, and Fiorentina were ranked first in Serie A, with a very good chance of winning their first league title in decades.
But Batistuta got injured in the 20th round of matches.
于是在剩下的15场比赛中，佛罗伦斯只取得了3胜6平6负的成绩，最终变成了落后榜首的AC米兰达14分之多……
Besides Batistuta, Florence at that time also had stars like Rui Costa, Edmundo, and Toldo.
They couldn't withstand the loss of their core players, let alone the newly formed Everton?