Team Spirit

Chapter 180 (Seeking monthly votes!) Season missions: Call me Tsar and No More Getting Drunk

The first phase of the Green Gun Myth Park project involved an investment of £150 million.

Aside from Dartford, there really aren't many clubs in Europe that can handle this.

The main problem is that their profit expectations are very unclear.

Of course, this is also a very risky investment for Dartford.

If the Green Gunners' funding chain breaks, the team falls into the second tier, and their performance fails to meet expectations for several consecutive years, then they will have no choice but to seek "high-interest loans" and be completely exploited by European and American financial groups.

The amusement park will be built eventually, but it's hard to say what its name will be.

Even if they don't benefit others, they should at least repay their huge debts like Arsenal.

Of course, this is the outside perspective.

Dartford still has up to £50 million in cash on its books after paying the first phase of investment.

Lu Kai then made some asset allocations.

We have focused on cooperating with the domestic and international internet media industries.

They acquired partial stakes in companies such as Tencent, Baidu, and Facebook.

Not too much, because too much might affect the company's progress.

Many financing deals are not just about money; they also represent the support of powerful backers.

Lu Kai's move was simply to enhance Green Gun's ability to withstand risks.

In terms of money alone, he would have been financially independent long ago.

My involvement in football is purely out of love.

Furthermore, these internet media outlets represent the future channels for making statements. While Lu Kai is establishing contact now, it won't significantly impact the other side's overall smear campaign or cognitive warfare.

But at least it ensures that the public is aware of the actual situation regarding the green gun.

This is enough.

Having such a window and such a channel of communication is enough.

It's impossible to fight against negative propaganda in this era, because it's the behavior of the European and American governments, part of their foreign policy strategy, and they won't be easily interfered with by individual entities.

The collaboration between Green Gun and Tencent is comprehensive.

Lu Kai acquired a portion of Tencent's shares.

Green Gun Stadium naturally signed a naming rights contract with Tencent.

Five million pounds per year for a total of five years.

Both parties have the option to opt out of the contract for the last two years.

Tencent also provided a special bonus for Green Gun.

They are eligible to play in the UEFA Cup, with a reward of £300,000 and a prize of £1 million if they win the title.

They are eligible to play in the Champions League, with a reward of one million pounds; winning the title brings a reward of three million pounds.

Two million pounds for winning the Premier League title.

£200,000 for the League Cup.

FA Cup: £500,000.

Other official competitions of the Super Cup type offer a £100,000 prize for the winner.

However, if the team is relegated, two million pounds will be deducted.

If they fail to be promoted after being relegated, meaning they play in the second tier for two consecutive seasons, and are deducted another two million pounds, the naming rights fee will be reduced to only one million pounds.

If the contract is downgraded to Level 3, both parties have the right to opt out.

Overall, the rewards were generous, but Tencent's interests were also protected.

This stadium naming rights deal is second only to Manchester United and Chelsea, and on par with Arsenal.

In fact, Dartford could have secured a more expensive naming rights deal, but Tencent's stake played a significant role.

For Tencent, what they value is not just the "Penguin Stadium".

It wasn't even the Dartford team.

Ma Huateng doesn't understand football, so how could he know what the future holds for Dartford?

In any case, the consultants invited by the company strongly opposed this in-depth cooperation. From a professional perspective, they believed that Dartford had an 82% chance of being relegated this season.

The chances of relegation within two seasons are as high as 99%.

This team is finished.

No matter how glorious they were before, this summer marked the end of an era for the myth.

Only the fans will continue to flock to Dartford, but essentially they are all immersed in past glories.

Smart people have already jumped ship to other boats, or at the very least, they're preparing a backup plan.

Why did Alfred reject Chelsea? Was it truly out of loyalty?

Obviously not.

He's waiting for a coaching opportunity at Real Madrid!
However, Ma Hua ultimately chose Dartford because what he really valued was "Green Gun Myth Park".

Tencent Games will be an important part of the group, and game IPs and amusement parks naturally complement each other.

Once "Penguin Myth Park" appears, Tencent is likely to achieve a leap forward in its pillar industries while completing its diversification strategy.

It would be best if Green Gun couldn't continue operating; Tencent would help "take care" of this amusement park.

Of course, if Green Gun develops well, Tencent won't lose out either; they can continue to cooperate. At that time, it will also have an advantage in obtaining the naming rights for the amusement park.

You won't lose out no matter what.

……

[Ding! You have completed a great season. Season summary:]

[Tiki-Taka Special: Enhances the team's performance in passing and possession training]

[Golden Penalty Area Fox: Your off-the-ball movement has been significantly improved. Your explosiveness, shooting, heading, physical strength, and jumping ability in the opponent's penalty area have been increased.]

[Ronaldinho's Master: Ronaldinho's whip-tail swing is unparalleled in its range. Your ball control is greatly enhanced. When using the whip-tail, there is a chance to trigger special moves such as the reverse whip-tail, the behind-the-back whip-tail, and the aerial whip-tail. You can perform this series of moves while in low-speed motion.]

Off-the-ball movement: 81+2

Ball Control: 81+3

(Note: For information on season-end attribute points and the character panel, please refer to the next free chapter.)
[Ding! Your season mission is complete. You have received your reward:]

[Michael Essien, the progenitor of the beastman waist style: He wasn't the only one with this style, but the term was coined for him! Your marking slots have increased to three. Your damage resistance +1. Your stamina +1. When you bleed, the effect "Wounded Beast" is triggered, greatly increasing your combat abilities.]

[Injury Resistance Attribute: 4+1]

[Stamina: 7+1]

!!!

The training at 【tikitaka】 has been very helpful for Green Gunners. It's not that Green Gunners should replicate this tactic, but the basic passing, receiving, and footwork skills that tikitaka trains players are very important.

To put it simply, smaller players with better skills can adapt to any tactic more quickly.

The rough-around-the-edges style, on the other hand, thrives only in wide-ranging, aggressive tactics.

Diego Fran is a typical example.

Although he was a South American player, his footwork was not excellent in his early years. In addition, he was not used to the fast-paced competition of the Premier League and was slow to handle the ball, so he was very bad at Manchester United.

He scored zero goals in 27 games during his first eight months with the club, which is truly astonishing.

However, after arriving in La Liga, most La Liga teams were used to playing defensively in position, which gave him time and space to handle the ball.

On the other hand, our team has many technically skilled players, and being disrupted by them has led to improvements in our footwork.

That's how the incomparably brave "blonde assassin" came to be.

While Dartford's tactics don't rely on smooth teamwork, they do require a high degree of quick ball control between players.

Rather than calling tikitaka a powerful tactic, it's more accurate to say that it's the foundation for many powerful tactics.

【Fox in the Penalty Area】is a very powerful striker skill, and Lu Kai will use it quite often.

【Dragon Tail Swing】, another master-level skill.

They practically swung the cow's tail wildly.

To put it bluntly, Lu Kai, having mastered this move, is like Homer, his tail spinning wildly, capable of swishing his tail all over the players on the field.

Whoever comes will die!

But the most powerful effect of this skill is actually that "you can perform this series of actions while in a low-speed motion state".

This series includes moves such as the bulltail and the fancy V-shaped topspin.

The effects of using these techniques statically are completely different from those of using them dynamically.

Including the cow's tail, when used dynamically, it is also called "right-angle change of direction".

It appears as if the ball is being flicked to the right, but after going to the right, it immediately bounces forward again.

It allows you to instantly change lanes and pass the opponent when you encounter them head-on.

【The progenitor of beast waist】is also a master-level skill.

With three man-marking slots, Lu Kai can mark one person in each position—front, middle, and back—a truly divine skill.

Don't forget, Lu Kai's marking also has a [freeze] effect.

Moreover, the [Beast Waist Ancestor] adds hidden attributes.

The maximum level for [Stamina] is 7, but it has now been increased to 8.

This confirmed Lu Kai's conjecture.

These hidden attributes probably have no upper limit.

With the added boost from certain player items, can these attributes break through 10? Or even double?
Its special effect, "Wounded Beast," sounds incredibly powerful. The increased combat ability is a comprehensive attribute that includes explosive power, footwork, jumping ability, upper body strength, defensive capabilities, and more.

There are many moments of bloodshed on the football field. Not to mention head injuries, as long as you are good at dribbling and dare to break through, your calf will inevitably be cut by the opponent's studs by the end of the game.

This special effect is very cost-effective.

Looking at the player roster for this season, Lu Kai gave the "Fabregas's Captain Armband" effect "Fabregas's Loyalty Template" to Amorim.

This season, he will be modeled after "peak Fabregas" and will gain additional growth.

His passing, dribbling, shooting, and so on will show significant improvement.

Last season, Lescott took this spot, using Alexander Song's "Song Merit" template.

That one pass outside of high-intensity defense convinced Manchester United that he was another Ferdinand.

[Ding! The Season Missions section is now fully activated. You will receive a token of appreciation from the player each time you complete their season mission. Current player missions are:]

[Call Me Tsar: The Tsar is known for his brutality, helping Arshavin to slaughter opponents like Arsenal or Chelsea and earn him the Man of the Match award.]

[No more losing your temper: Pepe always struggles to control his temper during matches, but temper control stems from extreme emotions, helping Pepe manage his emotions on the field]

???

Player duties?

interesting.

Historically, Arshavin shone brightly at Arsenal.

At the same time, as a Russian player, it goes without saying how much Chelsea's Abramovich loves him.

This player's task is not without purpose.

This task is extremely difficult.

Arsenal are the undefeated champions of the Premier League.

Chelsea's total investment over the two transfer windows was slightly higher than Dartford's net profit over the same period, and their squad is now at its peak.

The main thing is to let Arshavin carry the team. Even if he has the ability, it depends on how well he performs.

Pepe's biggest flaw is actually her temper.

However, the season's missions seem to mention how to solve this problem.

The ultimate emotion?
Many people believe that only the extreme emotion of "love" can change a person.

For example, after a person has children, he will work hard like a beast of burden, doing many things he wouldn't normally do, and at the same time, he will be more filial and love his wife more.

But in fact, when feelings of respect, admiration, fear, and dread reach their extremes, they can also lead to a transformation in a person.

Pepe truly began to control his emotions in his later years, when he encountered a tough coach, Mourinho, and maintained a friendly relationship with the team's superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Dartford can perfectly replicate these conditions.

I won't even mention Lu's personal charm, right?

Alfred's high-pressure management and reputation are currently greater than Mourinho's.

Changes in family affection due to old age can be replaced by other similar emotions, such as brotherhood.

Ashley Young is good at this kind of thing; let him mentor Pepe.

……

In late July, Dartford players gradually returned to the team.

The team has begun training camp.

This season's forwards include Crouch, Forlán, Arshavin, Ribery, Vardy, Giroud, and Mertens.

The latter two are both youth academy members who play for the first team.

The ranking is in order of importance.

The midfielders are Lu Kai, Toure, Barton, Carrick, Amorin, Modric, Pepe, and Kelo.

The backcourt players include Ashley Young, Fabio Cannavaro, Nemanja Vidic, Maicon, Anthony Davis, Cicinho, Li Weifeng, Gareth Southgate, Vincent Kompany, and Leonardo Bonucci.
Goalkeepers: Foster, Joe Hart, Scott
Among them, Lu Kai tried to train Pepe as a defensive midfielder, and his passing, vision, and positioning were actually quite good.

A player who can switch between defensive midfield and center-back at any time is crucial to the offense and defense of modern football, and is more important to the team system than a top-class defender.

The only thing unsuitable for him to play as a defensive midfielder is his personality.

But Lu Kai will also try to solve this problem.

Cicinho is a right-back, but he can actually play multiple positions such as left and right full-back, and winger.

This season, Lu Kai plans to have him compete with Ashley Young for left-back position to prevent Ashley Young from being overwhelmed by the heavy workload.

He played too many games last season.

As for whether Ashley Young will lose his position as a result, he himself is not worried at all.

After all, he is the number one defender on the team's roster.

This status is something those in the know understand.

Cicinho is nothing to fear.

Thanks to Alfred's strictness, the players maintained good form and were able to get into match fitness in a short time.

The team's training camp focused on tikitaka ball control drills.

This training method is not suitable for many players; they need time to adapt.

Li Weifeng has not yet returned to the team because the Asian Cup has not yet ended.

In other words, Dartford can accept this situation.

Birmingham was clearly unhappy.

They completely broke off relations with An Qi, and both sides fired each other.

They didn't even ask for compensation from the other party.

It's clear they both want to escape from each other.

Birmingham simply cannot accept that their starting goalkeeper has been absent from the team for half a season.

An Qi received a high-salary promise from his former club, Dalian Shide, and rejoined the team to play in the newly established Chinese Super League.

It can be considered a triumphant return to one's hometown.

He had also consulted Lu Kai beforehand.

Lu Kai actually hopes that An Qi can play in Europe for a few more years.

Going back to make money is fine anytime, An Qi is still young, it's a bit too early for her to go back.

Moreover, the Chinese Super League has just been established, and many things are still being explored, with rules that are not yet fully developed.

Let's wait until after 2005 before going back.

Unfortunately, An Qi didn't understand Lu Kai's implied meaning.

Or perhaps they've already witnessed too many grand occasions with the leaders of the footwear industry during this period, becoming dazzled by the extravagance and unable to listen to reason.

On August 1st, the Green Gun Penguin Stadium hosted its opening game.

Dartford played a friendly match against Qatari league powerhouse Al Nación.

The latter proactively contacted Dartford, flew over to kick them, refused any ticket revenue sharing, and instead gave Green Guns a large sum of money.

If they hadn't transferred the money first, Jiang Mengyun would have been genuinely afraid that Lu Kai had been scammed by the telecom company.

But Lu Kai knows this team.

Currently, the Turkish Super League is the biggest league in Europe for retirees to make money.

Of course, it will become the Chinese Super League in a few years.

However, Qatar, the UAE, and other wealthy nations have all set their sights on football in order to enhance their international influence, aiming to show the world just how rich they are through the sport.

Otherwise, wouldn't it be uncomfortable to wear fine clothes in the dark?
The UAE is primarily observing Abramovich and Chelsea; if the Abramovich route is successful, they will also acquire top-league teams.

Qatar, on the other hand, plans to vigorously develop its own league and youth training system, and actively bid for major football events. This approach is similar to that of Chinese football.

The third route, the "Lu Kai route," is one that big spenders completely ignore—a poor man's game. It involves acquiring small clubs, nurturing them, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and has an extremely low success rate.

The arrival of the Doha Nationals this time can be seen as a signal that their football strategy has been launched.

Riding the wave of popularity of the green gun.

This team does indeed have some influential star players.

That was Pep Guardiola, one of the "Four Great Defensive Midfielders" who was banned from Serie A due to doping.

Ultimately, Dartford narrowly defeated Nacional 3-2.

Dartford fielded several new signings in this match and are still "adjusting" their game.

After the match, Guardiola approached Alfred and asked for his contact information.

He hopes to play for Alfred after his retirement and become a member of his coaching staff.

Alfred agreed after being prompted by Lu Kai.

But Guardiola will be retired for a few more years, by which time Ten Hag should have already graduated, and Alfred's assistant coaching staff won't be too bloated.

On August 4th, Dartford played their second pre-season friendly.

This time, they're playing against Italian giants AC Milan.

Dartford suffered heavy losses in the summer, significantly reducing their fighting strength, while Milan were at their peak.

Logically speaking, I shouldn't have accepted this order.

But Milan offered too much money.

In the end, Milan scored two goals in each half, winning easily 4-1.

Gilardino scored twice, turning the tables on his former club, but he did not celebrate after either goal, behaving very well.

He was greeted with enthusiastic applause by 35,000 fans at the scene.

If he continues to perform like this, while he won't threaten Shevchenko's position, he'll likely steal a lot of time from Inzaghi.

On August 8th, at Cardiff Millennium Stadium, 65,000 fans eagerly awaited their arrival.

The annual Community Shield tournament is about to begin.

The two teams facing off are last season's Premier League champions Arsenal and last season's FA Cup champions Dartford.

"The Legend of the Double Guns", "The King of London Derby", "The Red and Green Battle".

Some fans even called it the "China-France national derby"!
It was a clash of titans between French and Chinese football in England!

"Great, it's me, Huang." Huang Jianxiang was in a bad mood.

Because the Asian Cup just ended yesterday.

The Zhongguo team lost to the Japanese team on home soil, finishing as runners-up.

The situation has exploded domestically.

They curse whenever they see a football.

Dartford is the only pure land.

Li Weifeng flew back to Green Gun immediately after finishing his game, but he was not selected for the match roster and needs some time to rest and adjust.

The Green Gun team and the Guo family team have very different playing styles and game paces.

Simply put, if there is a rating system.

Li Weifeng scored 82 points when he left, but now he probably only has 79 points.

"Today, we have a familiar new friend in our studio," Huang Jianxiang introduced to everyone, "He is... An Qi!"

An Qi's commentary time will be greatly increased after he returns to the Chinese Super League.

His team believes this will benefit his career development in China.

“Arsenal still fielded their strongest lineup, but I predict they'll start making substitutions after at most half the game.” Anqi knows Wenger well. “Wenger has never valued competitions like the Community Shield; he considers training more important than the Community Shield.”

Henry, Bergkamp

Reyes, Gilbert Silva, Fabregas, Pennant
Ashley Cole, Saigan, Chloe Touré, Lauren

Lyman
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"As for Dartford, Lu and Mr. Alfred value any honor very much, which is an important reason why they were able to win five club titles and six national team titles this season."

"So we definitely want to compete for this game, but whether we can win is another question. Because Dartford was dismantled in the summer, the current squad makes it hard to have confidence."

Arshavin, Crouch, Ribery
Lu Kai, Carrick, Yaya Touré

Ashley Young, Vidic, Cannavaro, Maicon

Foster

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For the audience, the only redeeming quality of this lineup is the midfield. British fans have serious doubts about the ability of Russian player Arshavin.

Crouch and Ribery have played mediocrely, and compared to last season's forward line, this season has been lackluster.

The defense was even more outrageous.

The shortest player in the midfield and defense is actually center-back Fabio Cannavaro, who is only 1.75 meters tall. Isn't that a natural defensive black hole?
This gives Dartford the cutest height difference between their front and back lines.

Before the match began, the two head coaches, who were already acquainted, chatted warmly for a few minutes.

Looking at the newly revamped Green Gunner lineup, Wenger said, "Sigh, you've worked hard, and the championship-winning lineup you painstakingly assembled has been dismantled..."

Alfred, on the contrary, was not sad: "It's alright. The players can develop on a bigger platform, and Lu and I are happy for them."

Wenger nodded: "Then I'm sorry about this match."

Alfred chuckled: "It's nothing, it's nothing."

Alfred turned around, his smile unchanged.

He recalled that before the match, Lu Kai commented on Arsenal's lineup, saying, "So Wenger wanted Fabregas to replace Vieira so early on."

Although he couldn't hear, Arsenal seemed to have revealed some weakness.

On the other side, Wenger also maintained a compassionate expression, feeling very sorry.

If the team's damn stadium had been built a year or two later, instead of tying up a lot of money, Arsenal could have signed several Dartford champions this summer.

It's not impossible that they'll sweep the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, and League Cup!

I missed it! I missed it!

On Arsenal's bench, the young transfer player Robin van Persie was fully focused.

Although Dartford also extended an invitation to him, he wasn't stupid and naturally chose Arsenal, the best team for developing young players.

The Red Gunners are ultimately far superior to the Green Gunners. When Van Persie emerged from the Red Gunners, he was already a top-tier star.

Even if Green Gunners manages to break through, they will still need to rejoin another top club to stand at the top of the world.

He chose to go all the way!
It's not that I don't want to try anymore, but I believe that if Henry can do it, then I certainly can too!

beep!

With a whistle, the match began.

Dartford made a mistake in the fifth minute.

When Foster passed the ball to Cannavaro, it was intercepted by Henry who suddenly rushed in.

The defensive line clearly lacked coordination.

Fortunately, Maicon recovered in time, and Vidic kept his position intact, blocking Henry's shooting route.

Accustomed to the team's smooth passing, Henry was in no hurry to attack, but instead passed the ball back to Fabregas.

Xiao Fa made a diagonal pass down the left flank.

Ashley Cole surged into the penalty area and fired a shot from a tight angle.

But Cannavaro made good use of his position, which meant that Cole's shot was easily caught by Foster.

Green Gun escaped unscathed.

In the ninth minute, Green Gun attempted to open the wound with his left blade.

Ashley Young crashed into Lu Kai and then cut inside.

He faked a cut inside, then waited for Arshavin to make a run from the outside before sending a through ball. Arshavin then circled around to the left side of the penalty area to receive the ball, creating a threat.

But Arshavin's positioning wasn't like that; he didn't understand the Green Gun Left Blade tactic enough, and he actually just drifted to the side.

As a result, Ashley Young was forcefully dispossessed by Gilbert Silva.

The latter passed the ball to Fabregas, who had returned to press.

Fabregas played a through ball, and Arsenal launched a super counter-attack.

Henry caught up with the ball on the left and outpaced Cannavaro with incredible speed.

Maicon, however, made a sprint without the ball and got close to Henry.

Cannavaro saw that Maicon had caught up with Henry, and Henry's angle was too narrow to pose a threat, so he went to defend against Reyes' overlapping run.

As a result, Henry broke into the six-yard box and made a powerful shot from a tight angle.

This is a style of play with a very low goal-scoring rate.

But... this is Henry.

The soccer ball bounced off the inside of the crossbar and into the goal.

One to zero!

Arsenal took the lead.

Dartford's offensive and defensive problems are obvious and exactly the same as when they played AC Milan.

This is not something that can be resolved in a short time.

What was the biggest problem with conceding this goal?
Cannavaro's defensive choices.

But did he really make the wrong choice?

Not necessarily.

Perhaps when he didn't lose his position and defend Henry one-on-one, Henry really couldn't score.

Perhaps Serie A strikers aren't as sharp as Henry, so they wouldn't be able to score in this situation.

Perhaps Maicon didn't realize he couldn't stop Henry.

Perhaps he knew, but he didn't ask Cannavaro for help.

In the 14th minute, Ashley Young made a run down the left flank.

After receiving the ball, Lu Kai made a cross with his left foot, accurately finding Toure who had made a run into the box.

Touré through ball.

Crouch had a shooting opportunity inside the penalty area, but it wasn't good.

So he passed the ball to Arshavin on the left without stopping it.

Arshavin never expected Crouch to pass the ball.

You're a true center forward!

Arbitrary decision-making!

I am the only one!

They had a shooting opportunity, and it was inside the penalty area, so why would they pass the ball?

Arshavin was caught off guard and failed to catch the ball.

Kolo Toure then cleared the ball out of bounds.

Crouch and Arshavin shrugged at each other.

According to the "Green Gun Soccer Law," Crouch's actions were correct and also what the team required.

Utilize the center forward's sensitive position to create better opportunities for teammates; avoid forcing shots when opportunities are poor.

Crucially, Crouch also possesses this kind of footwork skill.

Wenger was shaking his head as he watched the match.

The mixed use of newcomers and veterans has a much greater impact than most people realize.

Therefore, Wenger prefers a large-scale rotation of all new players and all veterans to ensure the team's consistency.

In the 21st minute, Fabregas showed off his skills in the middle, dodging Carrick's tackle with his individual technique, before being brought down by Yaya Touré.

The latter was dyed yellow.

The Red Gunners fans at the stadium gave Fabregas a warm round of applause.

"Wow! Faker's skills are really good. Compared to him, Carrick is still quite a bit behind. The former is the real genius!"

Twenty-sixth minute.

Dartford remain steadfast in their commitment to playing down the left flank.

Arshavin's unsuccessful breakthrough on the left wing was followed by a back pass to Lu Kai, who had made a run forward.

Lu Kai started riding a series of bicycles, forcing Chloe Touré to retreat.

But Gilbert Silva also participated in the defensive recovery.

In the end, Lu Kai's cross pass evaded Kolo, but was blocked by Gilbert Silva.

After receiving the ball, Lu Kai dribbled in the opposite direction and headed towards the left corner of the penalty area, which was considered a retreat. As a result, Kolo did not engage in high-intensity confrontation.

However, Lu Kai suddenly turned halfway and accelerated past Kolo.

Gilbert Silva, who had just blocked the ball, helped Kolo take up a defensive position and faced Lu Kai head-on.

Lu Kai, who had just broken through, flicked his right foot to the left.

【Dragon Tail Swing - Ronaldinho - The Master】!
The football moved in an L-shape from right to left, dodging Gilbert Silva.

Lu Kai brushed past Gilbert Silva from the left.

Arshavin, who was at the crime scene, nearly popped his eyes out.

This is... a reversed bull's tail!

A normal cow's right leg has its tail pointing outwards and then forwards, which is a reverse L.

Or shake your left foot.

But Lu Kai's right foot twitched out, which was quite sharp.

It's hard.

Because of the human body's structure, the legs are naturally more likely to exert force outwards.

Moreover, this is a reverse bull's tail in motion.

This is absolutely incredible!

After getting past Gilbert Silva, Lu Kai faced goalkeeper Lehmann directly.

The latter has no choice but to attack.

But Lu Kai flicked his toe from the left side of the penalty area.

[Precise chip shot]!
The football fell into the far end of the net.

“GOAL!!!”

"One to one! Lu Kai has tied the score with his individual skill!"

"This was a classic individualistic goal."

“Gilbert Silva and Kolo Touré joined forces to suppress Lu Kai once, but only once. The second time, Lu Kai bypassed them one by one.”

"Kolo made a mistake; he was too timid in defending Lu Kai in the penalty area."

"Just like Cannavaro underestimated Henry. Against an opponent like Lu Kai, any reservations you hold back could become a boomerang shot back at yourself!"

In the stands, green surged.

Green Gunners fans were very excited because they also had a bad feeling about this game.

Last season, they were unstoppable, and even when they had a brief hiatus, they could still mount a strong comeback.

Barcelona: MMP!

However, starting from the preseason games this season, the Green Gunners' weakness and poor performance have been on full display.

Some rational fans have stopped expecting the team to achieve any good results.

Their only requirement for the team is to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Their requirements for the players are very simple: as long as Lu Kai plays happily, has impressive statistics, and performs well, that's enough!
Even though the team lost, Lu Kai didn't lose; he could still guide the team forward and give people hope.

In the 32nd minute, Fabregas controlled the ball in the middle and made a brilliant pass to Reyes who was coming over.

Reyes dribbled the ball at lightning speed, outpaced Carrick, and then delivered a through ball from outside the penalty area.

This shot exploited Vidic's slow turning speed, breaking through the defense.

However, Cannavaro showed good defensive awareness and immediately lunged at Bergkamp, ​​who was chasing the ball.

Vidic then switched to defend.

Under Cannavaro's interference, Bergkamp had no shooting opportunity and backheeled the ball back from just outside the byline.

He was then pushed out of bounds by Cannavaro and bounced back into the penalty area.

Arsenal's fading prodigy, Pennant, made a run into the right side of the penalty area without the ball, but was immediately marked by Cannavaro, who quickly returned to mark him.

After a series of shaky maneuvers, he attempted a curling shot towards the far corner, but unfortunately it went wide.

Arsenal fans gave a sparse round of applause.

Once upon a time, Pennant was the center of attention at Arsenal.

But now, both Fabregas and Reyes are far more dazzling than him.

On the sidelines, Wenger was nodding in approval for Cannavaro's defensive efforts.

Although this Italian international is not tall and is old, he does have some merits.

His speed in covering, intensity of defense, defensive habits, and ability to defend continuously are all excellent.

This is a top-class center-back.

Unfortunately, after joining Inter Milan at his peak, he was plagued by injuries, which interrupted his rising fame and prevented him from reaching the top level.

But his actual strength is top-notch.

Of course, due to the limitations of the model, Cannavaro's top ranking has significant limitations.

In the 38th minute, Henry made a strong run down the left flank and passed the ball.

Reyes dribbled into the penalty area.

Carrick's defensive pressure was too intense.

Reyes fell inside the penalty area.

The referee awarded a penalty kick.

Carrick was very agitated.

He was disappointed with his performance.

If he continues playing like this, he probably won't have a future at Dartford.

Lu Kai helped Carrick calm down, saying, "Don't panic. You'll get a lot of playing time in this game, I promise."

"But the premise is that you forget the unpleasant things from before and approach the game with a fresh mindset."

"Do you know what I mean? Don't think about every mistake or error you made before. Think about where you can better support your teammates and intercept the opponent's passes."

"You have the ability!"

Lu Kai slapped Carrick's cheeks hard with both hands to bring him back to his senses.

Henry quickly converted the penalty.

Scored twice.

Arsenal have taken the lead once again.

Arsenal then dominated possession against Dartford.

In the 42nd minute, Arsenal ganged up on Green Gunners.

Fabregas dribbles laterally, looking for a through ball opportunity.

Lu Kai immediately stepped forward to seize the opportunity.

Fabregas wants to show off Lu Kai.

But Lu Kai went up to fight first.

Fabregas needs time to regain his balance.

Lu Kai took the opportunity to fall to the ground and used his leg length to complete the attack.

The football rolled towards Carrick.

Carrick launched a counter-attack with a long pass.

Arshavin dribbles the ball at high speed on the left side of the attacking third.

Lauren was also very fast, quickly chasing back.

Lauren rushed back when Arshavin broke into the penalty area.

boom!
Arshavin passed the ball across the box, then continued to accelerate towards the six-yard box.

Lauren had just returned to her position and stopped when Arshavin accelerated again. Not only did Lauren fail to keep up, but she also created an offside situation for Arshavin.

Crouch played a one-two pass, still passing the ball.

Arshavin did not waste this opportunity.

A low shot with a single blade.

The football went into the goal.

"GOAL! Two to two!"

"Arshavin must have figured out Crouch's playing style, and the two combined with a one-two pass to score the goal."

"Arsenal were really too much of a bully. They completely failed to defend against Dartford's counter-attacks, and the Green Strikers hit them every time."

"Of course, Lu Kai's interception and Carrick's long pass were also crucial."

"Especially Carrick, I didn't expect him to get over the penalty so quickly. He has a good mentality and may be able to take on important responsibilities."

“Fàbregas is performing exceptionally well right now, but he should differentiate Lu Kai from other players and be more cautious when facing Lu Kai.”

In the 45th minute, Green Gun had another counter-attack opportunity.

Arshavin advanced down the left flank, using a change of pace to shake off Kolo before delivering a cross.

The football hit Xigan's foot and bounced towards the goal.

Lehmann made the save.

Almost a blunder.

But Crouch and Ribery both made it into the six-yard box.

Crouch was in a bad position and could only head the ball back on a bounce to Ribery.

Ribery pounced on the opportunity and unleashed a powerful shot.

The shot was too difficult; the ball wasn't controlled and went wide.

But it hit Kolo right in the face as he was coming back to defend.

Chloe tilted her head to the side, her mind buzzing.

As a result, this subconscious swerve, resembling a pass, landed at Arshavin's feet.

Kolo's consciousness had not fully returned, and she was still in a state of complete blankness.

Arshavin made a slight adjustment and curled a right-footed shot into the goal from the corner area.

Lyman leaped to pounce after getting up, but Arshavin's cunning trap left him in a blind spot.

The ball was ultimately not saved.

“GOAL!!!”

"3-2! Dartford have taken the lead in first-half stoppage time!"

"Amazing!"

"Green Gunners' new addition Arshavin had an outstanding performance today! Although there were some issues with his coordination with his teammates, his individual ability surprised everyone."

"His dribbling rhythm is excellent, he is equally skilled with both feet, he can pass and shoot, and his shooting is quite accurate."

"Based on his current performance, this player should not be a flop; he has the ability to compete in the Premier League."

"Of course, if you're talking about Valbuena, there's definitely a significant difference."

Valbuena is now synonymous with the most successful technological flying wing.

Just like Madeira is the most successful synonym for speed-type flying wings.

At halftime, Dartford, who had conceded the first goal, were leading 3-2.

Arsenal's defensive problems have been exposed.

Vieira's absence had a significant impact.

Wenger sighed slightly. It seemed that now was not the time to completely replace Vieira with Fabregas.

Wenger was eager to replace Vieira with Fabregas because Vieira almost joined Real Madrid this summer.

If Arsenal hadn't been short of money and insisted on a high price, and if Essien from Dartford hadn't joined Real Madrid, Vieira probably would have really left.

Although he hasn't left yet, the hidden dangers have already been exposed. If Wenger ignores them, he will be irresponsible.

However, his eagerness to help Fabregas get on the horse will also have an impact.

It's impossible for Vieira to say he had no lingering resentment.

Inside the locker room, Lu Kai was explaining tactics to everyone and preparing for possible adjustments in the second half.

Looking at Lu Kai writing and drawing on the whiteboard, Arshavin, Carrick, Cannavaro, Maicon, and others felt a strong sense of unreality.

Mr. Alfred is really amazing.

They actually dared to let Lu Kai command the team so confidently.

What strategic resolve and confidence this demonstrates!

This shows that he knows everything Lu Kai said, and can even cover for Lu Kai's tactical mistakes!

Today Lu Kai is giving a lecture, so will it be us giving lectures to our teammates tomorrow?
For a moment, they listened even more attentively.

They want to be the next "Green Gun Instructor".

And perhaps this is the difference between Wenger and Alfred.

Wenger was certainly a professor, but Alfred could train countless lecturers, senior lecturers, and associate professors.

Is it even necessary to say who has higher attainments?

(End of this chapter)