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After defeating Benfica in the away game, Porto proudly leads Portugal with four consecutive victories, followed by Sporting Lisbon and Rexos with three wins and one loss, and Benfica ranks fourth again. May miss the Champions League again. E ┡ Fiction Ww W. Δ1XIAOSHUO. COM

Gao Xiaodong did not score in two consecutive games, but the three assists made the fans and the media marvel at his comprehensiveness, especially in the game against Benfica, Gao Xiaodong assisted Lisandro twice, which also made the outside world criticize the Porto locker room. And the sound is much smaller.

After two consecutive victories in the league, Porto flew to London, England with a tired body to challenge the giants Arsenal.

Arsenal, the favorite to qualify for Group G, was tied 1:1 by Dynamo Kyiv in the first round away game, which put a lot of pressure on Professor Arsene Wenger and the Gunners.

The second round of the home game against Porto is the opportunity for the Gunners to prove themselves.

Compared with the brutal Fenerbahce and the fighting national team Dynamo Kyiv, the European Latin faction Porto is the Gunners' favorite opponent.

Back then, when Arsenal moved from Highbury Stadium to the Emirates Stadium, the first Champions League game was against Porto in the group stage. In that game, Arsenal defeated Portugal 2:0.

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

Porto defeated Fenerbahce 4:2 at home in the first round of the group stage. This is the first time Porto has made a good start in the Champions League since 1999. After the game, Porto also received various praises from the world football. The only team in Group G that can compete with Arsenal for the first place in the group.

However, when it comes to the trip to England, it is difficult for Porto people to have any confidence at all.

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

Lost 9 games and tied 1 game.

This is an embarrassing number.

Another terrifying fact is that in the past four seasons of the Champions League, Porto has lost to English opponents away from home, to Liverpool last season, and to Arsenal two years ago. Achieved at Stamford Bridge.

Faced with such a record, Ferreira really couldn't find any support for his confidence. After arriving at the hotel in London, Ferreira asked Emmanuel to find Gao Xiaodong specifically, and told him not to talk nonsense in front of the English reporters.

Most journalists are unreliable, and British journalists are not unreliable, but outrageous. Ferguson, Mourinho, and Wenger were all so angry that they refused to accept any interviews from reporters. One can imagine how annoying British reporters are.

Gao Xiaodong is not an arrogant person. He knows who the opponent he is about to face is Arsenal. Although they have not won many Champions League titles, Arsenal are definitely at the top of the world football food chain. Even if Gao Xiaodong buys A point of luck may not necessarily be able to beat Arsenal.

Facing such an opponent, if you still utter wild words, you are asking for embarrassment.

Is Gao Xiaodong a self-seeking ugly person? Of course not, he said with a grin: Captain, how can I talk nonsense, facing such a super powerful enemy, we must keep a low profile and cultivate our character, and give them a fatal blow when they are proud and underestimate the enemy.

Emmanuel waved his hand and said: You think too much. Arsenal were tied by Dynamo Kyiv in the last game. They will definitely not underestimate the enemy in this game. Our hope of winning this game is almost equal to zero.

Gao Xiaodong smiled bitterly: Captain, you can't be so unconfident.

Emmanuel said: It's not that I don't have confidence. It's a fact. From Rexos to Porto, have you felt that the team's offensive and defensive rhythm, passing and receiving have become faster?

Gao Xiaodong said with deep emotion: I feel it, Porto is almost a beat faster than Rexos, I haven't gotten used to it yet

Emmanuel said: Arsenal is faster than Porto in passing, receiving and attacking. It can't be said that it is one beat faster than us. It is no problem to be half a beat faster. The physical confrontation is not weaker than us. You say we How to win.

Gao Xiaodong smiled wretchedly and said, Then let's set up an iron bucket array, maybe we can stick to a draw.

Emmanuel said with a smile: We must set up an iron barrel formation. Fighting against them will lead to disasters. Like last season's Rexos, the three midfielders are in front of the defenders, let Arsenal attack. If we can still break the door, then we will accept our fate.

Gao Xiaodong asked curiously, Who am I to partner with in the lower back?

Emmanuel said: It's not finalized yet, we need to study it, but Fernando's performance against Benfica is very good, well, you must be cautious in your words and deeds in London these two days, otherwise you will soon see England. The tabloid reporters are amazing.

After Emmanuel finished speaking, he left. As soon as Emmanuel left, Hulk came in. He said anxiously, Xiaodong, can I join the lineup?

Gao Xiaodong deduced from Emmanuel's words that Ferreira should play 433 or 4312. If he played the midfielder himself, Hulk estimated that the possibility is very high, and said: You played so well against Fenerbahçe. , it’s not a big problem to get in.”

Hulk said: Fernando asked me to ask you, can he have a chance?

Gao Xiaodong said: In the position of the midfielder, Mereles and I occupy two places, and the other one depends on who cooperates better with us.

Gao Xiaodong's meaning was obvious, but Hulk couldn't understand, saying: Fernando's defense is better than Guarin's.

Gao Xiaodong smiled and said, Gualin's offense is better, it depends on what the coach thinks.

Hulk said: You are so valued by the coach, and you are also the team deputy, can't you talk to the coach?

Gao Xiaodong smiled and said, I can't get in the way of this tactical issue. Hulk, you just need to take care of yourself. A rookie still has to worry about so much.

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

Gao Xiaodong said: If you ask Fernando to accompany me to fight against the landlord, I will help him to say something.

During the time he came to Porto, Gao Xiaodong did not learn Texas Hold'em from his teammates, but taught Hulk, Sapruna and Rolando to fight the landlord.

Hulk said, Fernando can't.

Gao Xiaodong said: Let him learn.

Oh.

Hulk called both Fernando and Rolando, and asked Fernando to learn from Gao Xiaodong as a landlord.

Fighting Landlords is too complicated for foreigners, but for the sake of position, Fernando also fought hard. After being a puppet for half an hour, he finally understood the rules.

Fernando played Landlords with Gao Xiaodong all night, and after losing more than 200 euros, Gao Xiaodong finally said: I can help you with a few words, but I dare not say that I am sure.

Although Gao Xiaodong said that he was not sure, but Fernando knew that Gao Xiaodong had an important position in the hearts of Emmanuel and Ferreira, and he was capable. If Gao Xiaodong said something good, even if he couldn't, he should have a good appearance When it was time, he bid farewell to Gao Xiaodong and left happily.