In this match, veteran captain Mertesacker was not included in the starting lineup, so when the players walked onto the pitch, it was the proud and upright Rahm who led Arsenal onto the field.
When Rahm led the team onto the pitch, the entire Emirates Stadium trembled, and the red and white Arsenal fans welcomed their new captain with a wave of applause.
This was Lei Ming's first appearance at the Emirates Stadium as captain, and neither the fans nor Lei Ming himself were calm about it.
"Welcome to our new captain! Lei~~~"
The banner was displayed prominently in almost all four directions of the stands, which surprised Lei Ming.
He was initially worried about entering the Emirates Stadium as captain, fearing that some fans would object. After all, he was getting on in years and was a new Arsenal player, so it was normal for some people not to like him.
What he didn't expect was that Arsenal fans seemed to like him quite a bit.
"oh~~~~~~"
"oh~~~~~~"
"oh~~~~~~"
As he slowly turned around, facing the stands around the stadium, and smiled while waving his arms, he seemed to transform into a star in the center of the stage, radiating an incomparably dazzling light.
At that moment, the passionate fans in the opposite stands also gave him their warmest response.
This feeling was both unfamiliar and novel to him—he had never experienced such a scene before.
However, today, in the Emirates Stadium, which is known as the holy land of football, he personally felt the love and support from tens of thousands of fans!
The thunderous cheers, the deafening applause, and the surging waves of people enveloped him like a massive torrent, immersing him completely in their atmosphere...
At that moment, he finally understood why so many people were so passionate and enthusiastic about football; at that moment, he truly felt the responsibility and glory of being a professional player; at that moment, he secretly resolved to repay these lovely and respectable fans with his actions! Only in this way could he live up to their heavy trust and expectations!
Even Lei Ming himself didn't know that he was really popular among Arsenal fans. After all, his performance was undeniable, and no fan could resist such an excellent player.
After Arsenal successfully acquired the player Lei Ming, they seemed to be blessed by the heavens, and the team was in excellent form, going unbeaten for ten consecutive games and creating an amazing 10-game winning streak!
Last season, Arsenal's performance was nothing short of disastrous, but now they have achieved such brilliant results. It's like a powerful stimulant for everyone, filling every Arsenal fan with endless expectations and hopes for the future.
After the players greeted each other, Lei Ming and Kane played a coin toss game under the referee's guidance. Kane won and chose possession of the ball, abandoning the goal.
After all, playing away from home means that the goal is unfamiliar to them no matter which direction it is, so it's more practical to be pragmatic and choose to keep possession of the ball.
Lei Ming smiled and naturally chose the goal that had been reserved before the match.
Kane's choice was exactly what he wanted. According to the plan discussed by the coaching staff before the match, they would also prioritize the goal and give up possession of the ball.
It can be said that both teams made ample preparations before the match, which allowed the game to proceed in a seemingly well-coordinated manner.
"come on!"
Kane and Thunder shook hands politely.
"Hehe, don't forget, this is not only the North London derby for me, but also my captain's debut. I hope tonight's game will be as exciting as expected."
After shaking hands with the other party, Lei Ming turned and walked towards his own backcourt, leaving Kane staring blankly at the other party's back.
He finally realized that not only was he well-prepared, but his opponent was probably the same. He felt as if his body cells had been automatically ignited for the upcoming match.
But how could Kane know that he was practically naked in front of Lei Ming? After all, the top marksman Lei Ming had encountered in the beginning was Harry Kane. If it weren't for the fact that Harry Kane was a product of the spiritual world, Lei Ming would probably have completely destroyed him.
Even though they hadn't seen each other for half a year, Remington still had a good grasp of some of Harry Kane's attacking habits. He believed that he had a better chance of winning this game, since as a player whose style was already established, even if he made some changes, it would be difficult to change his old habits.
Not far away, Son Heung-min watched Lei Ming's retreating figure with a determined look in his eyes, vowing to get revenge in today's match.
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"Dear viewers, ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to CCTV Sports Channel."
In this passionate and vibrant late night, we witnessed a historic moment together – Chinese-Austrian player Lei Ming, as Arsenal captain, led his team into the sacred realm of the Emirates Stadium.
Let us first extend our sincerest congratulations to Lei Ming!
In the fiercely competitive Premier League, he earned the high recognition of the coach and the entire club with his outstanding skills and performance, and was successfully promoted to vice captain of Arsenal.
Just look at the enthusiastic cheers from the fans at the stadium to see how popular he is!
It can be said that he proved his worth to the world through his actions.
Anyone with a discerning eye can clearly see that for Lei Ming, this is merely an adaptation phase as the team leader.
If conditions permit, veteran captain Mertesacker would certainly be more than happy to pass on the captaincy to this talented young man.
In fact, Mertesacker himself has repeatedly praised Reming's leadership skills.
Especially in recent matches, Arsenal's defense, led by Lei Ming, has demonstrated astonishing strength.
Even Guardiola's seemingly invincible Manchester City team was helpless against such an impenetrable defense.
This undoubtedly demonstrates the extraordinary strength of Lei Ming and the entire team.
"Okay, as we see, with the referee's whistle, the match slowly unfolds as Kane passes back to Son Heung-min. Although the match has just begun, I already have a feeling that today's North London derby will be very exciting."
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