Throughout the entire event, aside from interacting with his own zipper, the professor seemed to offer no instructions whatsoever to the audience.
But everything seemed to be exactly as the professor had predicted.
Ray once again demonstrated his strategic vision, perfectly helping the team resolve this crisis, which made him very happy.
At the same time, he was also very satisfied that Mertesacker had taken such good care of Ray.
Normally, older players rarely accept instructions from younger players, let alone someone as much younger as Reming. But Mertesacker is different. He not only perfectly executed Reming's instructions, but also protected the younger player's status. Because of Mertesacker's quiet contributions, Arsenal, which seemed to be a disorganized mess, has been gradually improving.
The team's recent impressive winning streak is the best proof of this.
At the same time, Wenger is also very grateful to Reming, because it is because of his joining that Arsenal is so different today.
That's why he commented in agreement with the Portuguese coach's remarks a few days ago.
Some teams are reluctant to let their players participate in national team matches, but Wenger is different. After seeing that Reming has never participated in the Portuguese national team squad, he also wanted to use his influence to help him.
Clearly, Santos isn't so stubborn after all; he made the right change!
Wenger even thinks that this change by Santos might make next year's World Cup more interesting.
Genius should be seen by more people. This has always been what Wenger told Lei Ming, and it is also what he has been doing.
......
After the first half of the match ended, Wenger finally unzipped his jacket, shook hands with Mourinho, and then led his team and players back to the locker room.
The locker room door was closed by staff, and Wenger finally got into a proper manner.
"Hey guys, you played really well in the first half. While you let Manchester United control the pace of the game, you intentionally strengthened Ray's goalkeeping skills. I have to admit, you did a great job!"
Upon hearing this, the players, who had been somewhat smug, instantly froze their smiles.
That sounds like sarcasm!
Seeing the players' smiles gradually fade, Wenger said again with satisfaction: "I know this is a highly anticipated match, and you all want to perform better and make Arsenal football more exciting. However, I really have to say that your passing is really bad. Please abandon this style of play and use more direct methods to find Sanchez, or Lacazette, or Giroud, etc., OK?"
"Guys, before this game started, you must have heard a lot of comments about us online, saying that we might just be a flash in the pan and that we would soon be brought back to reality and continue playing the game of fighting for the top four."
"But now that our league has reached this stage, do we really only have the strength to compete for the top four? Wrong, completely wrong. I feel an unprecedented sense of unity in each of you, a unity that has been present in every championship team."
"So today, I think we should set our goals higher and forget about those damn top-four contenders. From now on, we should become championship contenders. In the second half, let me see your true strength."
"Get some rest, gentlemen. I'll be waiting for you outside."
The professor spoke at a consistently steady pace, making the locker room very calm.
Little did they know that beneath this calm surface, the players' hearts were boiling with excitement.
Are they a championship-contending monster?
This nickname seems really good!
Some of the elders even had tears in their eyes as they listened.
Newcomers may find it hard to understand why they are so excited at this moment, but they know that without the deepest touch, there would be no tears.
Because they haven't heard their coach talk about competing for the championship for many years!
Assistant coach Patrice, who followed Wenger out of the locker room, said to Wenger with a puzzled look, "Arsène, isn't it a bit premature for you to say that? After all, the league is a long one. We may seem strong, and we are indeed somewhat strong, but only a little!"
Patles is well aware that Arsenal's biggest problem right now is actually their lack of player depth.
Although this problem is not obvious now, it will be magnified in the later stages of the league, because Arsenal has indeed played poorly in the later stages of the season in previous years.
"Ha, too early? I don't think it's too early at all! We've already beaten all the top teams in the Premier League. If we win this game, what are we afraid of? If we don't win the championship, who will?"
"You may have been worried about reserves, but don't forget, we still have a winter transfer window to use."
“This season, we have it easier than any other team. After all, the Europa League and the Champions League are two different things. At the same time, I believe that our team will get better and better under the leadership of our new captain.”
Pat Rice was visibly taken aback by his old friend's confident words.
He genuinely hadn't expected Wenger to have such a big appetite, already setting his sights on the league title. In this respect, he was indeed inferior to his opponent. After all, before this, he had been thinking about how the team could better strive for fourth place in the league to qualify for the Champions League.
Inside the locker room, as the professor and his men left, all the players looked at each other, and finally, the veteran captain Mertesacker was the first to step forward.
"Brothers, I've been with the professor for a long time, and there's one thing I know very well: he never exaggerates, and I rarely hear him talk about the team's championship aspirations."
"But today is different. Since the professor said so, I believe we can definitely win the final championship. So, are you confident?"
Yes~
Yes~
Yes~~~
In the locker room, everyone formed a large circle, stacking their right hands together, and led by the veteran captain Mertesacker, shouted out the words they most wanted to say to themselves.
We want the championship!
Just before they were about to go on stage, everyone was surprised to see the professor and coaching staff outside the locker room again. They smiled and reached out to high-five each of the passing players.
At this moment, the players could feel the coaches' trust in them.
"Lei, keep it up, you're the best!"
Lei Ming was the last one, but the professor gave him a big hug, which made Lei feel flattered.
"Don't worry, Professor, I will do my best!"
With a heavy sense of conviction, Lei Ming stepped onto the field once again. As soon as he entered the field, fans on all four sides of the stands welcomed the team's young new captain with the warmest applause.
Fans know that if it weren't for Ray's contributions in the first half, the score would definitely not be 0-0 at this point.
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