Ma'el followed the team through the pre-match ceremony, and the starting lineup for this match had only one change compared to the last match — Frimpong behind him was replaced by Rosicky.
Champions League playoff, only two games home and away, no more matches.
Wenger definitely wanted to pursue aggression at home, aiming to strike Udinese down in one blow to avoid a longer and more complicated affair away.
After the ceremony, Ma'el went to his position and stood. He felt a bit disappointed that the Champions League theme wasn't played before this playoff match.
As a player on the field, hearing the Champions League theme had been something he long awaited.
"No rush, it's not the main Champions League yet, let's wait for the main event."
He wasn't in a hurry, just more eager to defeat the opponent. If he can defeat Udinese, he will appear on the Champions League stage this season and compete alongside the world's top shooters.
