"Hi, Gu, congratulations."
Coach Wenger took two steps at a time and stopped in front of Gu Ran. "Your performance today was really amazing, especially in the second half. You were simply unparalleled. The entire Emirates Stadium was shrouded in your brilliance."
Gu Ran quickly said politely: "Thank you, Coach Wenger. The reason we won today is that we, Southampton, were lucky, and your Arsenal didn't use their full strength."
This is not just politeness or modesty.
Although they won, Gu Ran knew very well that Arsenal did not use their full strength in this friendly match.
Although Arsenal sent all their main players into the game at the last moment, it really couldn't be said that they were trying their best - coach Wenger didn't even make any on-the-spot adjustments.
If Arsenal really took this game seriously and let Fabregas and Van Persie play at the beginning, then Southampton's iron bus would definitely not be able to withstand the Gunners' fierce artillery bombardment, and Southampton would probably be defeated in the first half.
Well, that's football.
Strength and data are important, but they are by no means the key factors in winning or losing.
The key factor in winning or losing is people, and it is always people.
Therefore, even if Arsenal lost, it is generally recognized that Arsenal's strength is far higher than Southampton.
Therefore, even if Southampton’s strength cannot be compared with Arsenal, it will not affect Gu Ran’s creation of a miracle reversal.
Coach Wenger smiled at Gu Ran in a gentle manner: "Gu, I'm really happy that you can say that. Arsenal's loss was not unfair, because I really didn't expect you to be so strong - I was not prepared enough. I don't want to make excuses for myself, but to be honest, if even I was not prepared enough, any coach in the world would also be unprepared."
Gu Ran nodded in conviction.
If other coaches spoke in this tone, it would be arrogant.
But since the professor spoke in this tone, it must be true.
Then Coach Wenger continued, "Gu, your performance really amazed me."
"Honestly, I haven't felt this way for a long, long time since Henry left the team."
"You are a genius, but you are different from ordinary geniuses."
"In the football world, there are many ordinary talents, but there are countless people who fail in the middle of their careers."
"But you're different."
"You're really really really different."
"Your genius is not only reflected in your sprint speed, your running awareness, your roundabout ways, your organization and support, and your spot-kick shots."
"Your true genius is your basketball IQ."
"Your ability to read the situation, your ability to understand tactics, and your ability to react and change on the spot are definitely not something that can be practiced."
"You are a model of using your brain to play football! Just based on this point, I dare say that you are more talented than other geniuses."
"I like you, Gu. I really like you so much."
"And I am the most suitable coach for you - other coaches don't understand you. At most, they can only see that you are like Henry, you are like Gerrard, you are like Lampard, you are like Beckham, you are like Ronaldo... These are all true, but only I can see that you are more than that! You are not only like having one more player on the field, but also like having one more on-the-spot coach."
“You are not alone!”
"You're not two people either!"
"You are three people!"
"Gu, I see my own shadow in you, a shadow that has at least thirty years of my basketball IQ, and a 17-year-old body!"
"It seems a bit embarrassing that Arsenal lost to you today, but after a while, when people think back on this game, they will understand that it is normal for an Arsenal team that doesn't play at full strength to lose to you."
Holy shit…
Gu Ran felt his blood boiling! His heart couldn't help but beat wildly!
This feeling is just like the feeling when the class beauty stopped him and confessed her love to him in elementary school! This is a compliment from Professor Wenger in person! Which player can withstand such a hot confession? !
Even Messi can't stand it! Gu Ran said quickly: "Coach Wenger, you are too kind. Actually, I... ahem, I do have some confidence in my football IQ."
Don't be modest! Be moderately arrogant! Otherwise, wouldn't that be a slap in the face of your opponent?
You must not hit Coach Wenger in the face! Coach Wenger smiled warmly and amiably, "If you want to be a top star, you must have confidence. In fact, Gu, you could have been even better, but in a small team like Southampton, your growth ceiling will not be too high."
"Yes, I don't deny that you will grow, and with your ability, you will grow rapidly, but your growth ceiling will soon reach a bottleneck."
"You need more and stronger opponents to hone your skills, you need better coaches to guide and lead you, and you need a higher and bigger stage to perform on."
"Only by playing in the Premier League and the Champions League can you truly break through your ceiling and become a world-renowned star."
Gu Ran couldn't help but feel a sudden movement in his heart! Coach Wenger continued: "You have to take on too many responsibilities in the Southampton team. You have to defend on the back line, organize the attack on the midfield line, and score goals on the forward line. The teammates around you are not top-notch - you will play very tired, but the benefits you receive are not proportional."
"But if you can come to Arsenal, your whole world will be brand new. I will equip you with the strongest teammates, I will put you in the position of attacking midfielder and left striker, and I will let you play as many Premier League games as possible - of course, before your data is improved in the early stage, you have to be a substitute for Fabregas and Arshavin. But I can also register you for the Champions League. If you transfer here now, I guarantee that you will be able to play in the Champions League soon! You will be the first Chinese to appear in the Champions League!"
Gu Ran interrupted immediately, "Well... Coach Wenger, I can't be the first Chinese player to play in the Champions League. We have a player named Sun Xiang in our country. He was a substitute in the 2007 Champions League when PSV Eindhoven played against Arsenal in the quarter-finals."
"Ah..." Coach Wenger was embarrassed for a moment, but then said: "What I mean is, I will make you the first Chinese to start in the Champions League! And, you are likely to become the first Chinese to score a goal in the Champions League!"
Holy shit…
Starting the game, the first Chinese player to score in the Champions League...
This pancake is so tempting!
It's really impossible to say that I'm not moved.
Moreover, Coach Wenger is right. Southampton can give a high degree of freedom and rapid growth, but it cannot provide the ceiling for players to become real stars.
Only with a bigger stage and stronger opponents can we break through the bottleneck.
What's more, it was coach Wenger who came to recruit him personally!
If it was Chamberlain, he would have kowtowed to Wenger and called him his godfather, right? Wait, even if Chamberlain knocked his head and his brains burst, he could not become the first British player to start a Champions League match.
Poor Chamberlain.
But I still have a chance!
only……
If he goes to Arsenal, he will have to start as a substitute and his playing time will inevitably be greatly reduced. He will have to wait at least a year and wait for Fabregas to leave before he can be promoted to a regular player.
Instead of having this one year, it would be better for me to gain experience in the lower-level leagues and improve my basic shortcomings.
As for being the "first Chinese player to start in the Champions League"... don't worry. I can say with confidence that no Chinese player will be able to snatch this honor away in 12 years.
——Gu Ran has always been very confident about the stability of Chinese football.
Gu Ran then smiled at Coach Wenger and said, "Coach Wenger, thank you for your kindness. I think I will consider it."
Coach Wenger said: "Gu, what else do you need to consider? If you have any requirements, just ask! Come on, Gu, I really like you, Arsenal really likes you, and Arsenal fans really like you! No matter what conditions you want, as long as you are willing to join Arsenal, we can discuss everything!"
Gu Ran said quickly, "Coach Wenger, I'm very touched, but I... By the way, why don't you consider my teammate Chamberlain first? The guy who scored a goal with his face today."
Chamberlain's strength is indeed good and he can be called a young genius. According to his development in his previous life, Chamberlain transferred to Arsenal for 15 million pounds in August 2011.
Coach Wenger smiled and said, "Chamberlain is good, but who would want to ride a three-wheeled vehicle when they can drive a four-wheeled vehicle? Who would want Chamberlain if they can recruit you?"
Gu Ran was stunned:
What? Holy shit…
Chamberlain, I'm sorry!!!
It’s all because I’m too strong!!! “Come on, Gu, Arsenal is where you belong! Come to Arsenal and be a quick shooter!” Wenger reached out to Gu Ran with eager eyes.
Holy shit…
Coach Wenger, please don't do this! You are so respected and your confession is so beautiful, how can I reject you directly! Are you running away? No, no, I used it at halftime!
I can't show that I have frequent urination, right? And using the same trick is too disrespectful to coach Wenger! Although I don't want to transfer this season, I can't reduce coach Wenger's favorability!
What should I do now?
Why do I feel so difficult in my head, but I can't help but feel happy in my heart! Oh, I am in trouble. How can I refuse the world-class football professor Wenger?
Just when Gu Ran didn't know how to refuse, Coach Adkins rushed into the player tunnel at the speed of a 100-meter sprint and grabbed Coach Wenger's hand.
"Aha! Coach Wenger! This game is really exciting, isn't it? Arsenal is so strong! If you, Coach Wenger, hadn't let us win, how could we have possibly defeated such a strong Arsenal?"
Gu Ran secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and said with a very sincere look on his face: "Oh, OK, Coach! Sorry, Coach Wenger, I'll be leaving now!"
After saying that, Gu Ran quickly ran towards the visiting team's locker room under the protection of Coach Adkins.
Coach Wenger suddenly became anxious and didn't care about being gentle and polite. He turned around and chased after him, shouting: "Gu! Wait a minute! Let's talk again! You really have the potential to be a quick shooter! Only I am the most suitable coach for you! You can ask for anything you want, don't leave, let's talk again! Talk again!!!"
Coach Adkins predicted Coach Wenger's move and immediately blocked Coach Wenger with his body!
Coach Wenger tried to feint without showing any weakness...but he failed!
After all, I'm getting older. Although my brain is fast, my limbs can't keep up.
Coach Adkins used all his strength to hold Coach Wenger back with his body. "Coach Wenger, the game has just ended and you are already poaching our core players in the tunnel. Isn't that disrespectful of you?"
Coach Wenger said coldly: "Coach Adkins, how long do you think you can keep this precious Gu Ran? Instead of letting other wealthy clubs get away with it, why not just give him to me!"
"Coach Wenger! Do you want to listen to what you are saying?"
"Coach Adkins, I advise you to get your ass off my crotch!"
"How can I move away when you're pushing against me so hard?"
The two coaches were physically confronting each other in the player tunnel! The situation was a little out of control! The usually gentle coach Wenger was so angry that his face turned red and his blood boiled! The players passing through the player tunnel were all dumbfounded!
The coach... started a fight?!
The reporters who were originally preparing to go to the media room for a press conference heard the noise in the player channel and immediately ran over following the smell.
The scene of the two coaches fighting with red faces and thick necks was much more exciting than the main competition!
Reporters took out their cameras and prepared to take pictures——
Coach Wenger and Coach Adkins immediately pretended to hug each other affectionately.
"Hahaha, Coach Wenger, you're awesome!"
“Hahaha, Coach Adkins, you’re awesome too!”
"Then let's see you at the post-match press conference."
"Okay, see you later."
The two coaches quickly separated and ran back to their respective locker rooms.
Both coaches are decent people! Everyone present: …
Ten minutes later, the media hall at the Emirates Stadium was full of people.
This upset was very newsworthy and reporters from media outlets including The Times, The Guardian, Sky Sports, The Sun, Eleven and The Village Press all wanted to miss it.
Coach Adkins, with a rosy face, took captain Davis into the media hall and sat down.
Coach Wenger, looking a little depressed, took Van Persie to the media hall and sat down - he wanted to use his status to personally persuade Gu Ran, but was ruined by Coach Adkins.
——Coach Wenger thought that Gu Ran wanted to come to Arsenal, but his plan was ruined by the hateful Coach Adkins.
At the pre-match press conference, Coach Wenger brought the young tiger Walcott from Southampton, but at the post-match press conference, he replaced him with world-class striker Van Persie.
After all, in this situation, a player of Walcott's level cannot control the situation. Only players of Fabregas or Van Persie can do so.
Coach Wenger originally planned to bring captain Fabregas with him, but Fabregas declined.
Fabregas was hit head-on three times by Gu Ran today, and his heart suffered more than 30,000 points of critical damage...so Fabregas didn't want to face the tricky reporter.
After both parties sat down, Evelyn took the microphone first, stood up and asked, "Hello, Coach Wenger, I am a reporter from the Advance Saints. Arsenal lost 3:4 to Southampton in today's game. What do you think of this result? What do you think of Southampton's lineup today? What do you think of the performance of Gu Ran, the key figure in this game?"
Coach Wenger cleared his throat and said in a gentle voice: "First of all, I want to congratulate Southampton. They performed very well today. At the same time, I also want to praise our Arsenal team, because although we are one point behind in the score, we have also achieved the training goal of the last pre-season game, which is to hone our mentality."
"The ball is round, and no team can win forever. The new Premier League season is about to begin, and Arsenal must not get carried away. Today's unconventional, friendly defeat will allow us to better examine ourselves and identify our own shortcomings before the start of the new season."
"And I also try to let the players lead the game as much as possible without too much on-the-spot intervention."
"I have to say that the Arsenal boys performed very well. After this game, we will be able to adjust our shortcomings in a more targeted way."
With just a few words, Coach Wenger downplayed the impact of the upset by the English League One team.
"As for Southampton, they played very conservatively and dull at the beginning. They used a mentality of playing in a final to specifically target our quick passing and cutting. Their tactics were very targeted. Although it was not beautiful and did not look like a friendly match, I still want to congratulate them for getting the victory they dreamed of."
"The real turning point in this game was not the tactical change of the Southampton team. I don't think Coach Adkins' tactics are that good. I think that in addition to our own shortcomings and our own overly relaxed mentality and not treating this as a regular game, the biggest turning point was Gu Ran."
"I must admit, Gu Ran is really amazing."
"Arsenal has many first-class Premier League and even world-class players, but it is still difficult for us to limit Gu Ran's performance."
"Gu Ran took on the responsibility of Southampton's defense. I believe everyone has seen that we Arsenal had many chances to score, but they were all resolved by Gu Ran."
"Of Southampton's four goals, Gu Ran assisted two and scored two, and all the statistics are extremely dazzling."
"I think Gu Ran's performance today was perfect. If I were to give Gu Ran a score after the game, I think it should be at least 9 points, surpassing all the players on our Arsenal team."
"It's only a matter of time before Gu Ran becomes a superstar."
As soon as these words came out, the reporters at the scene were like a pot of boiling water! The "professor" actually praised the opponent's players without hesitation! And it was at the post-match press conference! In front of the opponent's head coach! Evelin's face was full of satisfaction, "Coach Wenger, I remember you once said that you had no intention of buying Gu Ran. You said that the strongest player was already in your Arsenal team, but now, you said that Gu Ran would become a superstar sooner or later. Such a big change, is it just because you lost this game?"
Coach Wenger smiled and said, "Your question is quite aggressive, but I don't mind you asking it. In fact, I didn't intend to buy Gu Ran before the game, that's true. But that doesn't mean I wasn't interested in Gu Ran before the game, nor does it mean that I decided to recruit Gu Ran because of this game."
"My idea before the game was not to buy, but to rent."
"Yes, I wanted to loan Gu Ran to Arsenal before, but after this game, I think this is impossible. We at Arsenal will officially join the battle for Gu Ran and propose an installment offer of no less than 10 million pounds with zero down payment."
Wow! The reporters at the scene were once again in an uproar!
Wenger's words were like a bombshell! Who would have thought that at the end of the new season's transfer window, Arsenal, who had not bought any players, would actually drop a 4-2 bomb!
Coach Adkins, who was sitting next to him, frowned and cursed in his heart: Zero down payment? How dare you say that! Evelyn wanted to ask more questions, but the press officer at the Emirates Stadium took the microphone away.
Other reporters asked questions one after another regarding the poaching of Gu Ran, and Coach Wenger gave very clear answers.
A reporter asked Van Persie about the poaching of Gu Ran. Van Persie said with a smile: "Yes, I am very happy to hear that Coach Wenger plans to sign Gu Ran. I will wait for Gu Ran at Arsenal, and we will realize Arsenal's dream of winning the championship together!"
Next, reporters focused their firepower on Coach Adkins.
"Coach Adkins, what do you think of Coach Wenger's blatant move?"
"Coach Adkins, Southampton has always been a black factory. Selling off talented players at high prices is Southampton's basic operation. Moreover, Southampton's financial situation is not too good right now. Do you think you can keep Gu Ran?"
"Coach Adkins, you and Coach Wenger seemed to have a conflict in the player tunnel just now. Can you tell us in detail what happened?"
"Coach Adkins..."
Coach Adkins tapped the microphone and said calmly, "First of all, as the coach of Southampton, I want to solemnly declare that Gu Ran is not for sale at Southampton. We will never sell Gu Ran in exchange for short-term benefits. Any transfer offer for Gu Ran, whether it is full payment or installment payment, will be regarded as a hostile act by us at Southampton. We, the Southampton club, reserve all means of countermeasure."
"Secondly, I don't think Coach Wenger can really come up with 10 million in installments to poach Gu Ran. I think Coach Wenger is just trying to change the subject. After all, Arsenal, a century-old giant, unexpectedly lost to Southampton at home. Coach Wenger naturally wants to do everything he can to eliminate this negative impact. Poaching Gu Ran is probably just an excuse for Coach Wenger to divert everyone's attention."
"I suggest that everyone pay more attention to the 3:4 result of this match - isn't it worthy of a headline?"
"Gu Ran is very happy in Southampton, and I don't think he will leave. We, the Southampton Football Club, will also do everything we can to keep Gu Ran in Southampton."
"As for what happened between me and coach Wenger in the tunnel... I have no comment on that, sorry."
After saying that, Coach Adkins stood up and left the table, walking out of the media hall with his captain Davis with his head held high, without even shaking hands with Coach Wenger!
Reporters surrounded coach Wenger, who didn't have time to escape, and asked him all kinds of questions.
Meanwhile, in the visiting team's locker room.
After team doctor Mike examined Gu Ran's body and confirmed that he was not injured, physical therapist Gregory gave Gu Ran post-match physical therapy.
When Gu Ran relaxed, a clear reminder sounded in his mind:
Light~ "Congratulations to the host. Since the host has perfectly integrated the results of more than 100 hours of special training in the professional competition, the corresponding attribute points have grown."
Growth rewards are here!
Gu Ran was delighted and quickly concentrated his mind.
…
I wish you all a happy Mid-Autumn Festival! Happiness and contentment! (End of this chapter)
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