There is a dream called football

Interviewed in the mixed zone after the game, Wenger could not hide his excitement.

"The team is in a transition period between old and new. I have said this many times. In fact, when Wright and Adams left, we encountered considerable difficulties, but we persevered very well. Later, Vieira's departure made things difficult for a while.

Our midfield rivalry weakened a lot, and we got through it."

"Now we have to face the departure of Henry, plus Bergkamp and Campbell who have left, so our results this season have been ups and downs. These fans can be forgiven, but from the first day I engaged in professional football

From the beginning, I knew that this industry was particularly cruel."

"Let's talk about Van Persie's goal. It was so wonderful that I think I can't describe it in words."

The reporter made an exaggerated expression and paused, "What I want to ask is, have Li Qiao and Van Persie done this during training?"

Wenger laughed, "I don't think so, at least I haven't seen it. It was obviously a God goal. At that moment, it was as if God tapped his finger and directed what Van Persie was doing."

"Do you think that would be the best goal of the Premier League season?"

Wenger shrugged, "Who knows!"

"The season is still very long, but I don't care about that. What I care about is whether we can get a good ranking in the standings."

When it was Benitez's turn, the Spaniard looked unhappy, and his red face seemed to express his helplessness.

"We are in a bad position in the standings. We are almost ninth now." Benitez smiled bitterly.

"But what can I say? Our performance was no worse than Arsenal's, and their goal was so weird. A header from that position would normally be impossible to score, but oh my God, he scored it. I couldn't help it.

You can talk."

"There are rumors about your handsome position."

Benitez chuckled and patted the reporter's shoulder gently, "Kid, don't believe the rumors, they are all unreliable."

*****

Li Qiao took a few hours off and met with Raven in private. At this time, he was training with the Liverpool second team.

It has to be said that in the highly competitive Premier League, it is difficult for Raven to adapt, and Liverpool is also in a very turbulent time, so Li Qiao is a little worried about Raven's situation.

"Is the second team okay? How does it compare with Porto?"

"The conditions are much better. The Premier League deserves to be the Premier League."

"That's good, we are all from the second team anyway."

Raven nodded, but naturally he wasn't happy.

"Don't be like this, be happy."

"hey-hey."

"The smile is so fake."

"By the way, if you have any plans in the future, I think renting it out would be a very good choice."

This is also what Raven is thinking. He doesn't want to leave, but he still needs to play football, so leaving the concession might be a very good choice.

"But this needs to be coordinated with the club. Now Benitez himself is very worried and it is difficult to speak."

"Don't worry. European coaches are very professional. They can distinguish clearly what should be done and what shouldn't be done. As long as it's a work matter, I think it's fine."

Raven nodded, "Okay, but I think it would be more appropriate to wait for an opportunity, such as when the team wins and life is good, to ask for these things."

"That too."

*****

A three-star Michelin restaurant is a very luxurious thing in Europe. The average cost of a meal here is about 500 euros.

When Benitez arrived at the restaurant, Li Qiao was already waiting for him.

"Haha, why did you remember to treat me to dinner?"

"We are friends, this is normal."

Benitez chuckled, "I don't think it's abnormal, it's just that the time is a bit unexpected, because you just beat me."

"Haha, that's none of my business."

"I went back and watched the ball. What were you thinking at the time? Was it intentional?"

sweat.

Li Qiao laughed and said: "Actually, I made a mistake in passing the ball under pressure. Originally, the ball was intended to be sent to Van Persie's left side, and he volleyed it."

"Hahaha, that's it."

"You are truly the most talented player I have ever seen."

"Boss, do the club's senior management still trust you?"

Benitez chuckled and said, "So what if I don't trust you? In the worst case, I'll go back to Spain. There are many teams waiting for me to coach."

"That too."

After eating something, Li Qiao started to get to the point.

"Boss, I want to talk to you about Raven."

"Ray? What's wrong with him?"

"I think he is good enough to play in the first team."

Benitez smiled gently, "I agree with this, but he needs game accumulation. To be honest, the Portuguese league makes him a little slow."

The slowness here refers to the slowness in handling the ball, not the slowness in speed, but of course Li Qiao also knows that psychological tension may be more important.

Because I'm afraid of making mistakes, I don't dare to make moves if I'm slow.

"Boss, he just needs a few games to adapt and he will get better gradually. It was the same when I first came here."

Benitez smiled and said: "But what I lack most now is time. Look at our situation in the standings, so I can't adapt to the new people, they can only let the new people adapt to me."

Of course Li Qiao understands this, and it is a very realistic thing. The timing for Raven to join Liverpool was not right. The situation in Liverpool at this time was indeed not good.

"Head, can we loan Raven out during the winter break? I think he needs time to train."

"Lease?"

"Yes, a short-term loan, half a season."

Benitez was tempted, and this was indeed a good idea.

Li Qiao further said: "Raven's condition has improved, which is also a fortune for Liverpool. Do you want to waste a good player?"

Benitez nodded, that's true. This is a player bought at a high price. Of course, he must make good use of it.

"Did Raven tell you this?"

"No, I took the initiative to find you."

"Haha, you are so good to your friends."

Li Qiao's character is the same as his football skills. This is what Benitez likes most. He not only loves and cares for Li Qiao, but also respects him.

"Okay, I can promise you to consider this matter seriously."

"Then I'd like to thank you first, and don't let him know that I've been looking for you."

"Haha, I know."

*****

After flying back, Li Qiao received a piece of news that surprised him. This came from his father, so Li Qiao immediately asked for leave and flew to Germany. This time he went to Aachen, Germany, the largest city in Germany.

A city in the west.

It is famous for its hot springs and tourism, but football is not so famous here.