Chapter 85 One-on-One

Arsenal is interested in developing young players.

Just like Mourinho gave Saka multiple playing opportunities last season, Odegaard has received the same treatment this season.

It was even up to Lucai, the captain and even the core, to escort him.

Of course, Odegaard cannot replace Lucky.

Currently in the entire football world, Mourinho cannot find a player who can replace Lucky.

What's more, Lucky is at his peak at this time.

For this reason, Odegaard can only cover Wilshere.

As he gets older, Wilshere's condition has obviously declined.

Just like the outside world's doubts, Wilshere is indeed unable to make a single-point explosive breakthrough.

This also led Arsenal to start giving Wilshere other tasks on the offensive end, allowing him to drive the team's offense with more experience and organizational skills.

But Mourinho, as the head coach, must take precautions.

One day Wilshere's condition suddenly drops off a cliff, or an injury occurs, these are inevitable events.

To do this, he needs a layer of insurance.

And Odegaard could be that insurance.

Of course, before Odegaard grows up, Lucky will do more of this job.

Mourinho still has a lot of buffer space, but this is not a reason for him to be stable. For Mourinho, no mistakes or hidden dangers can exist.

To this end, we will use the English League Cup and the FA Cup as the stage to build an environment for cultivating Odegaard.

At the same time, Mourinho believes that the way Wenger has trained Fabregas is very good.

Fabregas originally played with Vieira. With his own talent and a strong enough midfield environment, Fabregas fulfilled his talent and became an outstanding midfielder.

Now, Mourinho also plans to copy this training model.

Let Lucky train Odegaard.

Of course, Mourinho cannot, like Wenger, give opportunities in the league or even the Champions League.

After all, unlike Wenger's era, Arsenal now has a sufficiently mature and powerful lineup, and their goal is to win the championship.

For this reason, training work can only be carried out in an auxiliary form.

In the training match, Odegaard was placed on the main team's side.

And Lucai helped guide him behind him.

Now Odegaard's organizational skills are good, but he is not very good at maintaining rhythm.

For this reason, Lucky always needs reminders.

"Draw the ball toward the center and watch your teammates' positions!"

"Don't dribble blindly, pass the ball through the ball!"

"The rhythm is about speed and slowness, not maintaining a passing rate!"

"If you are afraid of confrontation when running, you will not be able to adapt to modern football tactics!"

Lucky's shouts sounded over and over again behind him.

At this time, Odegaard's face was covered with sweat.

Although it was a training match, with him as the core pusher, Odegaard felt unprecedented pressure.

The opponent is Arsenal's substitute player, but even if he is a substitute, he still puts a lot of pressure on him.

What's more, I have to be bombarded by Lucky's hair dryer from time to time!

"Body! Use your body and don't be afraid to fight!"

Lucky spitted in the backcourt.

Even Wilshere off the court couldn't bear to watch.

"Can Martin resist?"

Wilshere was skeptical.

Mainly because Lucky exerted too much pressure.

There is no kicking here, just let Odegaard charge into the battle.

With Xhaka and even Kanter combined, look for passing lanes.

Putting aside Xhaka's ability, Kanter made him cry.

For this reason, Wilshere can often see Odegaard being embarrassed by Kanter.

"Okay! Let's rest for a while!"

Mourinho spoke and everyone left the field.

But Lucky grabbed Odegaard and dragged him onto the court. After reaching the front of the ball, he said with a serious face: "Your ball speed is too slow, which is why you can't stabilize the midfield. "

Odegaard lamented; "I can't stop watching people pass the ball!"

"Observe in advance, what is your head shaking for? Are you pretending? See your teammates' movements in advance, and then pass the ball according to the tactics in your mind! Don't be afraid that your teammates can't run. If you pass the ball in place, and your teammates If you don’t keep up, that’s also the other party’s problem.”

"Also, you have to be decisive when playing the ball. Don't stop the ball and pass it out every time. Is it okay to touch the ball with one foot?"

Odegaard responded firmly; "Yes!"

Even if he is a clay figure, he will get a little angry if someone sprays him continuously for half the game.

At this time, Odegaard's temper was rising, but he didn't dare to get angry with Lucai, so he could only look like an angry child with a sullen face.

Lucky looked amused in his heart, but he didn't show it.

"Come! Let's go one-on-one, and I'll put pressure on you from behind!"

Hearing this, Odegaard opened his mouth slightly.

Going one-on-one with Lucai, isn't this just looking for abuse?

There is no one in Arsenal who can beat Lucky one-on-one.

There is no other way except to give Aubameyang nearly 5 meters of running space, let him speed up, and rush over directly with speed.

For this reason, Odegaard's whole face fell.

"Is Martin going to have a one-on-one match with the captain?"

Saka looked over with interest.

As bad friends between the two, Saka is still willing to see Odegaard defeated.

Not to mention being abused by Lekai.

At this time, in the court, Lekai was ready.

"Come on! Pass me!"

Odegaard gritted his teeth and dribbled the ball forward.

Bang!

Lekai slid and swept the ball out directly.

"Look! You hesitated when passing the opponent. My requirement is very simple. Get out of my restricted range. Whether it is pulling the ball back or shaking past the opponent, the only requirement is to get rid of it after getting close to me! Very simple!"

Simple as shit!

Odegaard cursed in his heart, but he still didn't dare to say it out loud. He could only set up his posture and continue to practice.

The two practiced enthusiastically in the court.

Off the court, everyone was watching it so lively.

"Hahaha! Martin was intercepted again!"

"Come on! Martin, you are going to fall again!"

"I believe you can do it. Show the captain some color!

Hahaha!"

Everyone laughed off the court, all watching Odegaard's excitement.

And Odegaard was also made to blush by them, and his mentality could not help it.

Lekai's eyebrows twitched slightly.

He extended his hand to Odegaard, signaling a pause, and then looked at Mourinho and shouted, "Coach, is there any more training content today?"

"No! Today's training is over!"

Lekai nodded, turned around and shouted to the guys watching the excitement, "Everyone! Now divide into two groups for attack and defense training. Aren't you good at shouting? Go! Go to the side and shout!"

The people who were watching the excitement were stunned.

Wilshere was dissatisfied, "Our training is over, you can't arrange training privately."

Before Lekai spoke, Mourinho said, "The coaching staff is happy to see the players' spontaneous training."

This is to support Lekai.

Lekai sneered, "Did you hear that? Everyone go to practice more and catch those guys who just sneaked away! No one can be left behind!"

In the end, they could only wail and walk to another court.

So, why are you so mean!

Why bother with this old man for no reason!

On the other hand, Odegaard felt comfortable all over.

Let you watch the fun, see what's going on!

Lucky then turned around and took a stance.

"Come again!"

After the training, when everyone left in the evening, Saka and Odegaard also walked to the parking lot together.

"Being called by the captain to practice alone, nothing is more painful than this!"

Odegaard said with a sad face; "I didn't succeed in breaking through once!"

Saka looked at Odegaard, based on his understanding of this guy, he knew very well that although Odegaard looked sad at this time, this guy was very passionate inside.

"The captain just asked you to get rid of it, and didn't ask you to pass it!"

Saka grinned; "Did you not understand the point?"

Hearing this, Odegaard was stunned.

He was trying to pass Lucky the whole time, and as for the problem of getting rid of and pulling out space, he completely forgot.

Looking at Odegaard's astonished expression, Saka understood.

"Idiot!"

Odegaard pointed at Saka and said angrily: "You cursed!"

"Big idiot!"

"Come here! I promise I won't beat you to death!"

"Only an idiot would go!"

The two teenagers walked forward while playing in the sunset and finally disappeared from sight.