Chapter 285

After beating Benfica away, Porto leads the Portuguese Super League with four wins in a row, followed by Sporting Lisbon and REXOS with three wins and one loss, while Benfica ranks fourth again. If they can't run in as soon as possible, they are likely to miss the Champions League again this season.

Gao Xiaodong didn't score in two consecutive games, but his three assists made fans and media marvel at his comprehensiveness. Especially in the game against Benfica, in which Gao Xiaodong's two assists, Sandro, also made the outside criticism of the discord in Porto's dressing room much less.

After two consecutive league wins, Porto flew to London with a tired body to challenge Premier League giants Arsenal.

The group G group favourites, Arsenal's first round away draw with Dynamo Kiev 1-1, put a lot of pressure on Arsene and the Gunners.

Facing Porto at home in the second round is a chance for the Gunners to prove themselves.

Compared with the fierce Fenerbahce and the national team Dynamo Kiev, European Latin Porto is the Gunners' favorite opponent.

Back then, when Arsenal moved from Highbury stadium to Emirates Stadium, the first Champions League game was the group match against Porto. In that game, Arsenal beat BANBA 2-0.

However, what makes Arsenal more confident is their home record. Since April 2004, they have been unbeaten in 22 home games (including qualification matches) in the Champions League.

Porto beat Fenerbahce 4-2 at home in the first round of the group game, which is the first time Porto has made a good start in the Champions League since 1999. After the game, Porto has also won all kinds of praise in the world football world, believing that they are the only team in group G that can compete with Arsenal for the first place in the group.

However, it is difficult for Porto people to have any confidence when it comes to the British tour.

Porto have visited England 10 times before, but they have never won a single victory in England.

Nine losses and one draw.

This is an embarrassing number.

Another terrible fact is that in the past four seasons of the Champions League, Porto has lost to the Premier League away from home, to Liverpool last season, to Arsenal two years ago, and to Stamford Bridge twice.

In the face of such a record, Ferreira really can't find a little confidence support. After arriving at the hotel in London, Ferreira asked Emmanuel to find Gao Xiaodong to stop gossiping in front of the English reporters. Most of the reporters are unreliable, while the British reporters are not unreliable, but they are outrageous. Ferguson, Mourinho and Arsene Wenger were angry and refused You can imagine how annoying British journalists are when you never accept any interviews from journalists.

Gao Xiaodong is not an arrogant man. He knows who he is going to face, Arsenal. Although he didn't win many champions league titles, Arsenal are definitely at the top of the world football food chain. Even if Gao Xiaodong buys a lucky point, he may not be able to defeat Arsenal.

In the face of such an opponent, if you still talk wild, it is embarrassing.

Is Gao Xiaodong looking for ugly people? Of course not, he said with a smile: "Captain, how can I talk nonsense? In the face of such a super strong enemy, we must keep a low profile and give them a fatal blow when they are proud and despise them."

Emmanuel waved his hand and said: "you think too much. Arsenal were tied by Dynamo Kiev last time. They will not underestimate their opponents in this game. Our hope of winning this game is almost zero

Gao Xiaodong said with a bitter smile: "Captain, you won't be so insecure."

Emmanuel said: "it's not that I don't have confidence. It's a fact. From REXOS to Porto, do you feel that the team's attack and defense rhythm and passing and receiving have become faster?"

Gao Xiaodong said with deep feeling: "I feel that Porto is one beat faster than Rex Sox, and I haven't adapted to it yet"

Emmanuel said: "Arsenal are faster than Porto in passing and receiving the ball, attack and defense. It can't be said that they are one beat faster than us. It's no problem that they are half beat faster. Physical confrontation is not weaker than us. How do you say we win?"

Gao Xiaodong obscene smile way: "that puts the iron barrel array to be good, perhaps can defend a draw."

Emmanuel said with a smile: "we must set up the iron barrel formation. If we attack with them, we will have a tragedy. For example, REXOS last season, the three back midfielders are in front of the guards, and let Arsenal attack. If we can still break the goal, we will accept our fate."

Gao Xiaodong curious way: "I and who partner back waist."

Emmanuel said: "we haven't made a final decision yet. We need to study it again, but Fernando is very good at Benfica. Well, you should be cautious in London these two days, or you will soon see the strength of English tabloids."

Emmanuel left. As soon as Emmanuel's front foot left, Hulk's back foot came in. He said anxiously: "Xiao Dong, can I enter the starting line-up?"

Gao Xiaodong speculated from Emmanuel that Ferreira should play 433 or 4312. If he plays in the back, Hulk estimated that the possibility of starting is very big, and then said: "you play fenerbach so well, it's not a big problem to start."Hulk said: "Fernando, let me ask you, can he have a chance to start?"

Gao Xiaodong said: "in the back position, meileles and I have two places. The other one depends on who can cooperate with us better."

Gao Xiaodong this meaning was very obvious, Hu Erke actually has not been able to understand, the way: "Fernando defends is better than GuaLin."

Gao Xiaodong said with a smile: "guarin attack is better, it depends on how the coach thinks."

Hulk said: "you are so valued by the coach and vice president of the team. Can't you talk to the coach?"

Gao Xiaodong said with a smile: "I can't get into this tactical problem. Hulk, just take care of yourself. A rookie worries so much."

Hulk scratched his head and said, "Fernando and I are villagers."

Gao Xiaodong said, "if you ask Fernando to fight with me, I'll help him with a word."

When he came to Porto, Gao Xiaodong didn't learn Texas poker with his teammates, but taught Hulk, sapluna and Rolando to fight landlords.

"Fernando won't," Hulk said

Gao Xiaodong said, "let him learn."

"Oh."

Hulk called Fernando and Rolando, and asked Fernando to follow the landlord of high school.

It's too complicated for landlords to fight foreigners, but Fernando fought hard for the first place. After half an hour as a puppet, he finally understood the rules.

Fernando accompanied Gao Xiaodong to fight the landlord all night. After losing more than 200 euros, Gao Xiaodong finally said with satisfaction: "I can help you with a sentence, but I'm not sure."

Although Gao Xiaodong said that he was not sure, Fernando knew that Gao Xiaodong had an important position in Emmanuel and Ferreira's mind. He had the ability. Gao Xiaodong said some good words. Even if he couldn't start, he should have a good playing time. He said goodbye to Gao Xiaodong and left happily.