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“I have so much respect for the football vision and philosophy at ­Manchester United and ­Arsenal,” said Cruyff. Not Now. Chelsea & Arsenal linked with hijacking Barcelona move for Man City's Eric Garcia. ​Setting up defensively won’t offset the Gunners’ weakness at the back. But as Zeman once asked: “Is a team that win 1-0 more balanced than one with a 5-4 victory?”. A symbol of elegant play. Even Sir Alex Ferguson went gung-ho when he had to. Sir Alex ­Ferguson was also ­mentioned – with Wenger – for the ­success he has brought to Old Trafford over 25 years. But what is more pragmatic than to emphasise your strengths? Johan Cruyff, of Ajax and Holland relaxes with teamates prior to their European Cup tie with Arsenal. An Arsenal fan’s tribute to the great Johan Cruyff. “They have ­developed talented players at the club and bought players to fit the style of the existing players.”. “It’s good to have a clean sheet,” Emery said. An inspiration. A source of admiration for … Built from 1993 to 1996 at a cost equivalent to €140 million, it is the largest stadium in the country. More than two decades after his departure from Barcelona and some five years after his passing, Johan Cruyff’s impact in football is still felt to this very day. On a blackboard he … The Johan Cruyff Manager Years: Building The Super Team at Barcelona . Outsiders in England have nearly won leagues before because they let their creative players wreak havoc. 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FourFourTwo’s 2019/20 Premier League table. I always enjoy a save with Ajax. Luiz, the gifted but error-prone Brazilian once used by Chelsea in midfield, might now play next to Sokratis, Shkodran Mustafi, Rob Holding or Calum Chambers; or Nacho Monreal, who is 33; or Ainsley Maitland-Niles, who is actually a winger; or Sead Kolasinac, one of the most adventurous left-backs in the league. “And that is that all the big clubs, which have become the biggest and most established names in world ­football, have been built on a strong philiosophy of long-term managers. “We looked at each other and said: ‘What the hell is this? Just Arsenal News, Transfer Rumours And Discussion about all matters relating to Arsenal Football Club. As a player, he won the Ballon d'Orthree times, in 1971, 1973, and 1974. The best goals by Johan Cruyff’s Barcelona side. Cruyff returned to Catalonia to took over the managerial reigns at Barcelona in 1988 following the dismissal of Luis Aragones. 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But Cruyff has particular praise for Wenger’s Arsenal side of the 90s. Education in Barcelona, Spain. The Johan Cruyff Arena is the main stadium of the Dutch capital city of Amsterdam and the home stadium of football club AFC Ajax since its opening. Johan Cruyff’s Revenge is an exploration of how rejection drove one of football’s most iconic figures to turn against the club he loved, and how the man author David Winner dubbed “pythagoras in boots” inspired those around him to glory. They went on to beat Internazionale in the Final and completed a hat-trick of European Cup triumphs the following season. Get 5 issues of the world's greatest football magazine for £5 – the game's greatest stories and finest journalism direct to your door for less than a pint in London. How about … Be Excited as Arteta and his 3 influences; Wenger Guardiola and Cruyff take Arsenal Back to the Future! Even when Arsenal did buy two senior defenders in the summer, they did so on the last day of the transfer window, and particularly the signing of David Luiz had the impulsiveness of someone at the supermarket tossing a chocolate bar into the basket just before paying at the till. Premier League live stream 2019/20: how to watch every game from anywhere in the world, 27 essential Fantasy Premier League tips from old winners and experts, New features you’ll love on FourFourTwo.com. But would he really be? Something went wrong, please try again later. The first-choice full-backs, Hector Bellerin and newcomer Kieran Tierney, are out injured for a month. “We couldn’t believe how many attackers were in the team and how few defenders.”. “But we want to be a team that are mostly offensive.”. Following the sad passing of Ajax & Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff I'm sure I am not alone in enjoying a Cruyff-inspired Ajax save. Football will never have another Johan Cruyff but, given what Emery has at his disposal at Arsenal these days, perhaps learning from the great Dutchman might not be such a bad idea. by Harry Diamond 24/03/2021, 06:36. 621 check-ins. In the summer of 1988, Johan Cruyff assembled the Barcelona squad for a first tactical meeting since becoming their coach. There are some teams that are printed emphatically into the minds of those associated with the beautiful game, sides who remain revered even as decades pass and generations change. Ajax, inspired by Cruyff, prevailed 1-0 on the night. 4.5 out of 5 stars. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, 21,530 people follow this. One of the many who watched the team on TV might have been Unai Emery, who was playing in the youth academy of Real Sociedad. He might use a 4-2-3-1 with Lucas Torreira and Ceballos patrolling midfield, Ozil weaving his magic just ahead, Pepe storming into the box from the right and the Auba-Laca duo taking turns to play up front. Johan Cruyff remembered by Bob Wilson Johan Cruyff , New Year’s Day, 1970: the complete player. Those were Arsène Wenger's words after Cruyff - the legendary Dutch playmaker and coach - passed away in late March. Liverpool went close in 2013/14 because Brendan Rodgers knew a rearguard involving Aly Cissokho and Simon Mignolet was unlikely to hold up. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. All News; Arsenal Rumours; Match Reports & Previews ; Arsenal Women; Videos; Forum; Arsenal News. As risk-averse coaches such as Jose Mourinho and Rafa Benitez struggle to get top jobs, the big clubs are hiring tacticians who want to attack. The stadium was previously known as the Amsterdam Arena (stylised as Amsterdam ArenA) until the 2018–19 football season, when it was officially renamed in honour of legendary Dutch footballer Johan Cruyff who died in March 2016. © “I cannot even imagine the board or the fans would ever think for a moment of putting Arsene’s position in doubt.”. The former White House candidate said failure to tackle climate change would be "beyond catastrophic" in the run-up to COP26 in Glasgow – a United Nations event aimed at curbing emissions. See more of Johan Cruyff Institute on Facebook. Liverpool shipped 50 league goals, but an untameable Luis Suarez and midfield-anchor Steven Gerrard made sure they struck 101. Were it not for their efficiency up front, they would at the very least have slipped outside the top six. An Arsenal player did score the only goal of the game but, unfortunately for the hosts, George Graham found his own net after 14 minutes. Money from Bergkamp's Arsenal testimonial has been channelled through the Cruyff Foundation and Arsenal's community department to help build the first "Cruyff Court'' in … “He – in my eyes – is also the ­symbol of values Manchester United stands for. Thank you for signing up to Four Four Two. One of the greatest players of all time – Holland legend Johan Cruyff – has revealed why Arsenal would be crazy to get rid of Arsene Wenger. Closed Now . And should it fail, Emery can at least take solace in the way Cruyff defended his style. Developing the club's youngsters and creating a formidable team of home-grown talent. Arsene Wenger has put his life and soul into Arsenal. In the same breath, I speak about Arsene Wenger. Pomaret 8 (4,050.32 mi) Barcelona, Spain, 08017. So many players' superstitions revolve around passing water that it deserves a section … As dangerous as it sounds, Unai Emery must set his side up to attack. Johan Cruyff - Ajax, Barcelona, Netherlands, pioneer, visionary, genius. Cruyff has … But that might not be an issue. Elsewhere, Emery has options most coaches would envy. Visit our corporate site. Stricter handball rules favour teams who spend a lot of time in the opposition penalty box. Arsenal had more shots fired at their own goal than they manage to take themselves. Tag Archives | Johan Cruyff. On a blackboard he sketched out three defenders, four central midfielders, two wingers and a striker. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. While you're here, why not take advantage of our brilliant subscribers' offer? “Guardiola’s signature set-up is 4-3-3, so I wonder if … Urinating. Before Cruyff’s arrival, Barcelona had endured a difficult season which saw them go through two managers and finish sixth in La Liga. Guest Writer • You Guest It May 4, 2020 0. Having drawn this on a blackboard, Emery could then demand that his full-backs attack relentlessly, that David Luiz step into midfield to play killer passes and that Ozil refrain from all defensive activity. Arsenal, after all, have one of the most imbalanced squads in the Premier League: one in which prolific strikers, coveted wingers and languid playmakers come at the expense of a stable back line. One of the greatest players of all time – Holland legend Johan Cruyff – has revealed why Arsenal would be crazy to get rid of Arsene Wenger. The buccaneering Newcastle side of Kevin Keegan should have won the title in 1996, only for their collapse in spring to let Manchester United leap ahead. “Both clubs have had the same manager for 15 or 25 years. “There is one ­unwritten law at the highest level of football. He has the league’s most clinical partnership in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette, plus Mesut Ozil, who can be indefensibly bad but also inexplicably good. Johan Cruyff was a magnificent player, one of the greatest players the world has ever known. So why not accentuate the good parts? Back to the Future! How Arsenal’s culture of change left Alex Iwobi underappreciated – and unnecessary, Predicted! By Joe Strange for MailOnline. Anyone who witnessed Cruyff play, or indeed watched the teams he later managed, will certainly recognize the hallmarks of the Dutch master's style and panache in Arsenal's brand of football over the past 20 years. Johan Cruyff has gone head to head with Arsene Wenger by picking Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas to play in a friendly for Catalonia next week. Even Juventus, the bastion of Italian defending, have waved goodbye to the flexible Max Allegri and welcomed the more idealistic Maurizio Sarri. BA1 1UA. Create New Account. In 2002, the Johan Cruyff Institute Barcelona was opened and established as the international headquarters, and the expansion proceeded to Mexico (2003), Amsterdam (2006), Stockholm (2011) and Peru (2013). Get Directions +34 934 18 85 23. In the summer of 1988, Johan Cruyff assembled the Barcelona squad for a first tactical meeting since becoming their coach. This is a story about a 36-year-old superstar raging against the dying of … by TJ. This does not happen” – Cruyff on Ajax beating Arsenal in 1972 European Cup quarter final. At the outset of this game, I actually intended to move towards the classic Dutch 4-3-3 - which I did actually play briefly - however the lack … They are part of a rich history, which also included the ­Manchester United side of the 1960s under Sir Matt Busby, the Ajax team of the 70s under Rinus Michels, AC Milan in the 80s and, currently, ­Barcelona. He has the £72m winger Nicolas Pepe, who hammered home 22 goals in Ligue 1 last season, and Dani Ceballos, the fleet-footed playmaker on loan from Real Madrid, who would walk into most sides in Europe. Bath A year before Rodgers’ side went close, a porous Manchester United side stormed to the title while conceding 43 goals – more than four other teams in the division. The academic institution was founded in 1999 with a program for 35 athletes as part of the Johan Cruyff Academy of Amsterdam and has since then become a global network. Barcelona legend Hristo Stoichkov has opined that Johan Cruyff would have preferred Kylian Mbappe over Erling Haaland, ... Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette is … Arsenal have little to lose. 4.5. There was a problem. Why new Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will not be in charge vs Everton; Writing in his Daily Mail column, former Arsenal defender Martin Keown tipped him to be the next in line from Guardiola and Johan Cruyff. or. Forgot account? Cruyff has given the Gunners boss solid backing and says the Arsenal board would be mad to even consider parting company with the Frenchman. Please deactivate your ad blocker in order to see our subscription offer, 5 issues of the world's greatest football magazine for £5. The players were shocked. Published: 06:48 … In some way the nature of the club’s recruitment almost obliges it. “I want my teams to play good football,” Cruyff said, “even if it is because I have to watch all the games, and I don’t want to get bored.”. Boruc laughs off Arsenal gaffe with Instagram post comparing himself to Dutch legend Cruyff. In 1993/94 Barca had racked up 91 league goals and shipped 42. On Sunday at Newcastle the Gunners won 1-0, but hardly improved: they mustered only eight shots. By Admin Pat - 27 March 2016, 8:31. Six years later Barca had won four league titles on the spin. “In 15 years, I have not seen him make any ­irresponsible ­purchases in the transfer ­market. “That is why the work of Arsene Wenger at ­Arsenal is the prime example for every club in ­Europe. Hendrik Johannes CruijffOON(Dutch: [ˈjoːɦɑn ˈkrœyf](listen), internationally spelled Cruyff; 25 April 1947 – 24 March 2016) was a Dutch professional footballplayer and coach. All rights reserved. If good coaches extract the maximum from their squad, one of Emery’s tasks is surely to cram as many good players into the team as possible. Johan Cruyff will forever be remembered as one of the greatest footballers of all time – and the impact he made as a manager was arguably even greater. Cruyff remains one of the greatest footballers to have ever played the game and arguably the finest footballing mind the sport has seen, his ideologies and ideas still ingrained into the fabric of the modern Barcelona. 21,163 people like this. “I find it ­incredible that ­Arsenal have stayed at the ­highest level of ­European ­competition and ­England under his management without ever ending up in debt. Community See All. Abroad, Zinedine Zidane has Real Madrid treating neutrals to some of the most open games on the continent. If anything attacking football pays off more each year. Also Read: Johan Cruyff: The real founder of beautiful football (Part-1) Born just a stone’s throw away from the stadium now call the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam in 1947, Cruyff is the most celebrated Netherlands footballer and undoubtably one of the best attacking players of his generation. Please refresh the page and try again. Cheers! Every time he hit trouble, Cruyff had thrown on more strikers. Alex Ferguson is not only the man who makes sure he ­performs miracles and keeps ­trophies flowing in. Wenger revealed that he almost signed Messi when Arsenal got Cesc Fabregas in 2004 Johan Cruyff. About See All. FourFourTwo is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. How many clubs in Europe can say they have qualified for the Champions League for 16 ­consecutive seasons under the same management? Cruyff won the Ballon d’Or three times as a player, in 1971, 1973 and 1974, and was the first player to perform a turn – subsequently named after him – players are still using more than 40 years later. With uncertain times and a starved hunger to replace the empty void of an absence of football, fans have continued to throw themselves into the possibilities of a new hope, transfers! The Holland and Barcelona legend talks candidly to the Sunday Mirror about why Wenger must stay. Granted, none of these coaches were as extreme as Zdenek Zeman, the bohemian Czech who once said he prefers a 5-4 defeat to a 0-0 draw. “I cannot remember red figures at Arsenal over the last 15 years. !’” said Eusebio, a midfielder. “People do not realise the ­achievement of this manager at ­Arsenal. All of which might indicate that Arsenal could wobble as much defensively as they did last season, when they let in 51 league goals. And they have made their worst start to a Premier League season, leading Gunners fans to turn on Wenger. Should Emery go all-out attack, some might call him naive. The players might conclude that Emery is mad. Wenger has come under fire after his team’s indifferent start to the ­season, which ­included the shock Capital One Cup exit at lowly Bradford. The underlying stats suggest that even last season’s fifth place was a generous reward for their displays. Anyone can see where in the team the talent lies. “Wenger will ALWAYS bring the club back to the top,” said Cruyff, who is credited by Pep Guardiola for establishing the La Masia academy at Barcelona, which ­produced Lionel Messi, Xavi ­Hernandez and ­Andres Iniesta.

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