As the holiday came to an end, the first-team players returned one after another. During this period, the team also held a welcome party for the newcomers in order to strengthen the relationship between the players.
Lei Ming was also having fun with his teammates, which put his communication skills to the test. With his ability to speak five languages, Lei Ming was very popular among the group.
Cech also welcomed the young man who was preparing to take his place.
The professor had previously had in-depth conversations with him, so he was naturally well aware of the other party's meaning.
In short, he will still be the main player this season, but Lei Ming will definitely get a lot of playing time. Arsenal can't afford to spend so much money to buy a talented player to be a substitute. The final starting spot will still depend on his form.
The professor said he would love to see competition between Cech and Reming, as it would make their goalkeeper positions more competitive.
"Senior Peter, may I sit here?"
After circling around with the wine in his hand, Lei Ming naturally came to Chech's side. He was well aware of the relationship between the two of them.
Despite being rivals on the field, this did not diminish his respect for his Czech predecessor.
During his time with Chelsea, this veteran's contributions were evident to all, and the honors he has accumulated over the years have left many goalkeepers in awe, filled with nothing but envy.
But even someone as strong as Buffon gets old, and Cech is no exception to the laws of nature. As he gets older, his reflexes are no longer what they used to be.
Arsenal are not in the Champions League this season, but they can still participate in second-tier competitions such as the Europa League. The pressure on the defense is still not negligible. The arrival of Reming may not be the best time, but it is definitely not the worst time either.
Although Cech is a man of few words, he still warmly welcomed the lively young man in front of him: "Of course, it's great to meet you here. I've watched your games, and you showed great strength in the Champions League, which gave me a long-lost sense of pressure this season."
"Haha, senior Liao Zan, there is still a lot I need to learn. Please take care of me in the future."
Many of Lei Ming's teammates were quite surprised by his communication skills. He was already chatting with his rival, and the two seemed to be getting along very well!
As captain, Mertesacker seemed very excited; he hadn't seen such a communicative young man in the Arsenal dressing room in a long time.
In another corner of the gathering, the coaching team was also quietly observing everyone present. Wenger saw everything and a smile appeared on his lips.
As a long-time partner, Pat Rice gave him a thumbs up: "Arsena, to be honest, you knew this kid from the beginning, didn't you? But why have I never heard you say anything about it?"
The old partner was clearly criticizing the guy's behavior, saying he didn't treat him like a partner at all.
"Hehe, Pat, don't be angry. You know Ray is in high demand, and we may not be able to compete with the other rivals. You know I never make promises I'm not sure of. I naturally won't say anything before things are settled."
"Alright, drink this glass of wine, and I won't hold it against you this time. I'll give this kid a good test. As for his position, even if he's someone you value, it won't matter. They all have to prove themselves with their abilities."
As Wenger's assistant coach, Pat was responsible for deciding and formulating the team's starting lineup. By making his stance clear to Wenger before the season started, he was able to convey his attitude.
Wenger, already used to this, said, "Of course, I won't interfere in this matter, but I also believe in Ray's abilities. You'll like this guy."
Ever since witnessing the opponent's abilities at the Etihad Stadium that day, Wenger has been convinced that this will be another talented player comparable to Henry that he has encountered in all these years.
His temperament, his speech, and his abilities all attracted Wenger's attention. It's no wonder that on the day he received the thunderous award, he received a complaint call from Mourinho, who complained about why he had been so crazy this season, which was not like his usual style.
Wenger told him, "My style has never been static. Now you've finally seen it."
Holding the wine glass, he downed the crimson liquid in one gulp. He rarely drinks, but that doesn't mean he can't. He's already looking forward to the new season.
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"Hey, Lei, how's it going with Arsenal? Are you going to play in tomorrow's first match?"
On the evening of August 11th, Lei Ming was watching a recorded match of the national team out of boredom when he received a call from Mbappe.
He had watched PSG's opening league match, and this kid was amazing from the moment he stepped onto the field, completely dominating PSG's left flank. He consistently pulled off impressive dribbling plays, drawing screams from countless fans at the Parc des Princes.
It can be said that Mbappe's debut was a success. Although the opponent was not strong, it did not diminish the fans' fantasies about the strongest attacking trio of the season.
Lei Ming laughed and said, "Congratulations to Mr. Mbappe on a perfect debut for Paris Saint-Germain. How are you doing at this top club?"
"Heh, not so great. It's not as free as Monaco here, but Monaco isn't what it used to be either!"
Mbappe said somewhat dejectedly that he was unhappy about not being able to continue playing for the same team as Reymund. The sharp ML combination had become a thing of the past under Louis II. If possible, he would like to go to Arsenal, but he also knew very well that the Gunners simply could not afford his current transfer fee.
"Alright, life is a long journey, and we might be together again someday. The professor said I won't be making an appearance for now. My debut should be earth-shattering, so stay tuned."
After hanging up the phone with Mbappe, Lei Ming continued watching the national team's matches, noting down all the forwards he considered particularly difficult to deal with in his notebook.
If he doesn't encounter them in future matches, he feels it's necessary to find them for one-on-one matches before the World Cup starts, which would also be an effective way to accumulate his opponents over time.
On August 12, the Premier League season kicked off, with countless Arsenal fans flocking to the Emirates Stadium to cheer on their team in the opening match.
Despite being among the harshest critics of Wenger last season, it doesn't stop them from continuing to support their team.
Perhaps it's the buffer of a holiday, coupled with the team's major transfers this summer, that has raised many people's expectations for the team's performance.
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