Analyze the crux of Arsenal s consecutive defeats in the warm-up match, losing to Huang Qian 2-3, and there are many problems with core players

The Premier League started soon, and there have been many warm-up matches recently. In the friendly match between Arsenal and Villarreal, the Gunners finally lost 2-3, and suffered two consecutive losses in the warm-up match after the game, which really disappointed the supporters. The team even lost to their opponents 3-4 in the penalty and practice session after the game, which undoubtedly cast a shadow on the team's preparations for the new season. There are problems with the players' skills and tactics and the mentality of the penalty spot.

In the 16th minute of the opening game, after Geier shot from the top of the arc and hit the post, Pepe broke through the old main goal in the penalty area. The old Arsenal player did not choose to celebrate, but his goal was like a sharp blade, stinging his opponent. Thinking back to the beginning, Arsenal spent 80 million euros to introduce Pepe, but now he can easily score when facing his old club as a substitute. It is really sad. What's more important is that this is just the beginning of Arsenal's nightmare in defense.

In the 33rd minute, Gerald Moreno's shot from a small angle from the left side of the penalty area was saved by Raya. Ai Yong scored a goal from the back point, and Huang Qian led 2-0. Arsenal's defense exposed obvious problems in this goal, and there was a missed person in the defense at the back point, allowing Ai Yong to easily complete the shot. However, Arsenal did not sink into this. In the 36th minute, Martinelli took a corner kick, and Nolgao headed the ball without a single mark, winning a goal. The goal of new player Noelgao injected a shot of a heart-warming shot into the team and also showed his ability on the offensive end.

Strangely, in the second half, Arsenal's defense still failed to stabilize. In the 68th minute, Consania made a straight pass in the middle circle, Danjuma made a beautiful forward and made a single shot, scored a low shot in the penalty area, and Huang Qian led 3-1. This goal highlights Arsenal's weakness in defending the opponent's counterattack. The interception of the midfield and the back-resume were not in place, allowing Danjuma to easily create a one-on-one opportunity. In the 76th minute, Doman was knocked down on the edge of the penalty area and won a penalty kick. Odgao took the penalty and scored a goal for Arsenal, but this could not change the final result of the game.

Looking at the whole game, Arsenal's efficiency in the offensive third zone needs to be improved. During the game, Arsenal created some opportunities. For example, in the 6th minute, Arsenal made a cross from the left, and Saka's header in the small penalty area was hit by the top of the goal; in the 23rd minute, Saka dunked the defender from the right side of the penalty area, and shot at the goalie at a small angle with his left foot. These missed opportunities reflect the team's lack of ability to seize opportunities in front of the goal. At the same time, on the defensive end, Arsenal's problems are more obvious. The team seemed too immature in defensive space and counter-pressure. The opponent scored three goals in three shots, which forced the team's coaching staff and players to reflect deeply. After the game, judging from the actual situation in all competitions this summer, Arsenal still has many problems before the new season. 73 million new player Tzekelish started for 63 minutes, touching the ball less than 10 times, with a very low presence and no strength that matches his value. The midfielder that the team spent a huge amount of money to build has not yet been determined who will play the core role and control the rhythm of the game.

What is even more worrying is that Arsenal seems to be trapped in warm-up syndrome. After losing to Manchester United last season's warm-up match, the league suffered a crash at the beginning. Now, two consecutive defeats in the warm-up match and also failed in the penalty shootout, this familiar script has made Arsenal fans worried. This game also clearly shows the gap between Arsenal and the Champions League team.

Villareal even uses substitute players, through efficient counterattacks, and Arsenal is still exploring hard to get into the strongest lineup. Next, Arsenal needs to solve many problems such as defense, offensive efficiency and integration of new players in a short period of time in order to meet the challenges of the new season with a better attitude. Otherwise, the journey of the new season may also lose and lose points in the upset.

Arsenal's three goals conceded directly reflects the systematic defects of the defense line, and the control in the penalty area is weak. In the 16th minute, Pepe's goal was due to the chaos in the penalty area after Geier's long-range shot hit the post. The defense neither blocked the second landing point at the first time nor effectively guarded Pepe, which exposed the old problem of distraction in the chaos. In the 33rd minute, Ai Yong's supplementary shot was missing from the back point. After the opponent's shot was saved, the Arsenal back collectively ignored Ai Yong who was inserted into the back point, and the defense awareness and enthusiasm for filling the position were seriously insufficient.

In addition, the connection between the defense line and the midfield is very obvious. In the 68th minute, Danjuma's single shot was a microcosm of the collapse of the defensive system. The straight pass from the center circle seems simple, but it easily penetrates Arsenal's midfield interception and back-back position - which not only reflects the insufficient coverage of the "vertical space" by the midfield defensive players, but also shows that the back line has obvious shortcomings in the speed of pursuit and position selection when facing the ball behind. Finally, I hope the coach can solve the problem in a timely manner after the new season begins. After all, the opponent in the first round of the league is Manchester United.