There is a dream called football

Arsenal played 442.

The four players in the midfield are relatively fixed. Among them, Gilbert Silva is the defensive midfielder and is responsible for interception.

The Frenchman Pires is responsible for organizing the attack from the front midfielder, and the two wingers have too many choices for Wenger. Fabregas, Ljungberg, Hleb, Van Persie, these are Li Qiao.

competitors.

This kind of competition can be said to be one of the fiercest in Europe, and Arsenal at that time was indeed one of the best teams in the Premier League.

Before training, Wenger talked to Li Qiao first.

"Don't expect me to give you a starting position here. This is not Liverpool. Everyone must compete for the starting position. Even Henry and Bergkamp are like this."

Li Qiao nodded, that's fair, there's nothing to say.

There is no surprise. Li Qiao got a substitute vest. Look at the main lineup, Henry, Bergkamp, ​​Ljungberg and Fabregas are used on the wings, and he is partnered with Robin van Persie, the goalkeeper here.

Also the backup goalkeeper is Spaniard Muniain.

At the beginning of training, the substitutes were abused. Henry and Bergkamp were really good, especially the Dutch. Li Qiao actually felt that Bergkamp was better than Inzaghi and was a natural killer type of player.

Henry used his speed to torment the defender on the substitute side. Soon, the substitute side fell behind 0-3.

At this time, Fan Persie was as young and immature as Li Qiao, and he was not yet the famous General Fan.

Therefore, the wingers on the substitute side have no counterattack ability at all, which is also very tragic. Li Qiao was abused in the first training together. If he hadn't spent time with Liverpool in Porto, Li Qiao would have collapsed.

Li Qiao finally got the ball, but Gilbert of Brazil tackled it. Of course Li Qiao jumped up. He couldn't be injured in training, but he lost the ball again.

The 20-minute training seemed like two hours. During the break, Li Qiao was drinking water and Van Persie came over and sat down.

"Do you think it's possible for us to survive at Arsenal?"

As a time traveler, I was a little surprised to hear Van Persie say such things. Is it possible that he doesn’t have confidence either?

But if you think about it carefully, you will understand. After all, if Arsenal had not built a new stadium and sold a captain every year, it would indeed be difficult for Van Persie to rise to the top in this kind of competition. In this way, he would also like to thank Arsenal.

has declined.

"I think we have the strength. After all, Henry and the others are older than me."

"That's true, but it's uncomfortable to be abused all the time."

"How about this, let's strengthen our cooperation. Don't always hold your side, run towards me and catch the ball for me."

Van Persie was noncommittal. The youth training he received was very systematic. He knew that running positions were arranged by the coach, and running around was a taboo. The coach would definitely get angry, so he was a little afraid.

"Arthur has very high tactical requirements for players. I can't run around."

Li Qiao smiled and said: "What do tactics serve?"

"..."

"Goal." Li Qiao asked himself and answered, "As long as we score, we can win the favor of the head coach. Besides, this is training, I think it will be fine."

Van Persie nodded, but still did not clearly agree to Li Qiao.

Keep training, the substitutes can get the ball, but don't even think about scoring goals. The main team's football IQ is much higher, and the opponents will memorize the routines played by the substitutes. It's like an apprentice beating a master, and the apprentice hasn't made a move yet.

The master will know what the next punch will be.

At this moment, Van Persie saw Li Qiao making gestures. He made up his mind and ran over with the ball.

Wenger immediately noticed that the two wingers ran to the side, which seemed unusual and did not meet the tactical requirements.

Li Qiao immediately passed the ball to Van Persie. The Dutchman's ball-handling skills were top-notch. Facing Ashley Cole, Van Persie protected the ball and then turned back to Li Qiao. The latter ran forward after receiving the ball.

We have arrived in front of the restricted area.

Senderos pressed forward, a defender who Wenger had high hopes for, but was later abused by Drogba to the point of doubting his life. Li Qiao was very impressed, and he has been featured in the World Football column countless times.

Facing Senderos, Li Qiao chose to break through, slide the ball with his right foot, and move forward quickly. Senderos did not expect that Li Qiao would dare to do this, because there was still a defensive player behind him.

Li Qiao glanced at the goal. Lehmann was in the near corner, but there seemed to be space in the far corner. Players' shooting relied on feeling.

Li Qiao used the arch of his foot to push the ball towards the far corner of the goal. When the ball rolled into the goal, Wenger was delighted.

He started to applaud, "It's really amazing."

Lyman patted Li Qiao and said, "This kick is really beautiful."

"Haha, thank you."

Van Persie came over and high-fived Li Qiao.

"We did it, we scored the main goal."

"Don't worry, we will be the main force."

Originally Van Persie didn't believe it, but now he really believed it, and Li Qiao has proved it with his actions.

*****

After training, the players could go home. Van Persie saw Li Qiao when he drove past the club gate.

"Hi, China Joe, where do you live?"

"I'm staying in a hotel for now."

"Then get in the car."

However, Van Persie did not send Li Qiao home, but took him to his own home.

“When you visit, it’s just like your own home.”

Li Qiao chuckled and said, "Find a place to sit down."

Van Persie gave Li Qiao a glass of strong wine.

"I don't drink."

"Then give it a try. As you said, there is a first time for everything."

"hehe."

Li Qiao took a sip and his throat felt like it was on fire. He felt very refreshed, but he felt uncomfortable afterward.

"It's probably still impossible for me to enjoy drinking."

"Then you are a good boy. Most players like to have fun. Nightclubs and picking up girls are their favorite things."

"What about you?"

Li Qiao remembered that Van Persie didn't seem to like this in his previous life, and he was basically a person without any scandals.

"I don't like this. I hope my career can last longer and I want to lead the Dutch national team further."

"Have a dream."

"Yes, so I came to Arsenal. The challenge here is very fierce, but I know that to be the strongest player, you must prove yourself in the Premier League."

Li Qiao nodded.

"By the way, can you play tennis? There is a tennis court in my backyard."

"Really? Let me see."

When they came to the backyard, there was indeed a tennis court. Li Qiao smiled and said: "I can play table tennis, but I rarely play tennis."

"Then let's give it a try."

After trying it, it turned out that tennis and table tennis were completely different things. Only then did Li Qiao realize that Van Persie was a master of tennis.