Chapter 102
Just as Li Yanqing was setting goals for Sun Yan and Li Yichuan. At the Emirates Stadium,
Wenger was standing on the sidelines, watching the players' training in a daze.
"Hey, professor, you've been distracted lately."
"What happened?" asked the legendary goalkeeper Jens Lehmann, now an assistant coach at Arsenal.
"Oh, nothing special, this is just what happens to a man who is almost 70 years old."
Wenger's expression was a little forced, and everyone could see that he was not telling the truth.
Their performance this season was pretty good, but they lost the chain again during the end of the season.
Suffered an embarrassing away defeat.
The FA Cup is nothing, the prize money is only two million pounds, and he and his players do not lack this honor.
So the most important thing for them is to fight for the top four.
The benefits of entering the Champions League are far greater than an FA Cup championship.
"Well, this kind of clumsy lie can't even fool myself."
Soon, Wenger smiled bitterly.
"Jens, do you remember how long it has been since we last focused on the game?"
Since 2012, when he said that finishing in the top four is the same as winning the championship, or since 2006, when Vieira was sold?
Building this stadium with a capacity of 60,000 spectators is the key to Arsenal's survival.
But the burden of repaying the debt has weighed on Wenger's entire coaching career.
He has tried his best, but it is too difficult to earn enough money for the club while taking into account the team's performance.
"You have done a great job."Lehmann's praise is sincere.
"I don't think there's anything shameful about losing to Burton."
"They showed a very tenacious fighting spirit."
"You don't allow players to get injured in the FA Cup."
"Of course, losing a game is always a normal thing. Wenger did not deny Lehmann's words and continued
"But I've worked miracles here, remember?"
"Of course, 49 games unbeaten. Lehmann smiled, that was a classic legend.
"Pires, Ljungberg, Cole, Evra, Henry, Bergkamp......"
"The fans still miss them."
"Yes, yes."Wenger finally laughed out loud, and that story is definitely something he is proud of.
"I spoke to the head coach of Burton Albion on the phone."
"I want to see if I can bring some of the outstanding guys from their team here."
"But he firmly rejected me."
"Honestly, this reminds me of when I didn't want Cole to leave either......."
"Did he bring you back to the old days?"Lehmann joked
"A little bit, but more importantly, it made me realize that I am old."
"It's very old......"
"Do you want to retire?" Hearing this, Lehman suddenly became anxious.
"No, it’s not time yet, your guidance is still needed here!"
"I have already decided to retire."At this point, Wenger suddenly became serious.
"When this season is over, I'll be out of here."
"I thought I had done everything I could"
"But after this game, I seem to have found my feeling again."
"Let these old guys fight with me one last time"
"All right. Lehmann knew he couldn't change the old man's decision and could only accept the result.
"But it is impossible to win the league title, Manchester City has left us far behind"
"There is still hope for the top four, as long as the guys cheer up now"
"Having lost to a Championship team, how can they not fight back?"Wenger is also very confident in his players. Their strength is not a problem, but their mentality is the problem.
"Now we have a reason to fully activate them, Jens!"......
On April 11, the offseason ended, and Burton Athletic played away against Ipswich.
Facing the Burton team, which had greatly increased in strength and high morale, Ipswich had no resistance.
Quinn has been accustomed to playing as the core of the midfield alone, and contributed a top performance of one goal and two assists in this game.
Nasri and Li Yanqing applauded him on the sidelines.
Although they eventually recovered one point, they still defeated their opponents 3-1.
On the 22nd, they played against Brentford at home.
Jamie completely broke through the opponent's defense in the first half, fully demonstrating his powerful [passing like hemp].
The opponent's performance was even worse than Ipswich, and there were few chances to shoot throughout the game.
It is worth mentioning that in this game, Sun Yan scored a goal after he joined in.
Now they are only three points away from third-placed Stoke City.
"Li, there is something you need to know."
Baker has rarely come to see Li Yanqing recently. He is busy with sponsorship and transfer matters.
"Luton Town do not want to sell James Justin, but the player is still interested"
"He said he would be willing to cooperate with us if we eventually upgrade."
"But he also has a request. He hopes that we will leave at least 1.5 million pounds for the other party."
"One million and a half?" Li Yanqing pinched his chin and thought for a while.
He is not too worried about the promotion now.
Judging from the team's performance, as long as they are in good shape in the Championship, they can basically be successful.
What's more, Swansea and Stoke City are not in good shape and have not won the last two games.
There is a good hope to squeeze them into the play-offs.
So he basically thinks about how to strengthen the lineup all day.
He has decided to contact Danny Rose of Tottenham and David Luiz of Chelsea for the defense.
Even if they all come, plus Bradford��、Turner and Sun Yan only have five defenders who can be used.
Justin can still be bought.
He is only 19 years old and will also think about his club. He is a good guy.
For this person, 1.5 million is not expensive.
"OK, Buckel, I'll leave this matter to you."
"This guy is good, I want him"
"Also, please help me contact Ferchaar, I haven't heard from him again!"
"Now is the time when we need him......"