Chapter 41 There Is No Place for Me Here

"90 minutes of the game is over, Manchester City failed to beat Arsenal at home, and both sides failed to score any goals in the 90 minutes of the game."

Accompanied by the commentator's words, the entire 16-round league came to an end.

Manchester City tied Arsenal 0:0!

Manchester City is obviously not satisfied with this result, especially the new Manchester City coach Pellegrini.

Since Pellegrini entered Manchester City, he has started to transform.

Different from the ugly dismissal during Mancini's period, Pellegrini wants to inject a "sexy" attitude into Manchester City.

But so far, it has obviously not achieved much effect.

Especially facing a team like Arsenal that is used to passing and cutting, Pellegrini, who has just arrived, and Manchester City, who has just started to play passing and controlling, seem to be a bit of a show-off.

In fact, many times, Manchester City's tactical intentions are too obvious.

It is so obvious that Lekai knows what the other party is going to do at a glance.

Of course, these words are only said in private, but no one will say this in public.

After the game, the players began to walk to the locker room.

Lekai was walking towards the player tunnel when he was suddenly called.

"Hey! Kai!"

Lekai turned around and found Yaya Toure following him.

He smiled and stretched out his hand, saying, "Your defense is still so tenacious."

Lekai also stretched out his hand, and the two shook hands and hugged gently.

"Your instigation of attack annoyed me. It almost broke through our defense several times."

Business mutual praise, Lekai can also do it!

Yaya Toure smiled and suddenly said, "Are you learning how to play football from me?"

Hearing this, Lekai subconsciously froze.

But Yaya Toure quickly waved his hand and said, "Just kidding."

Lekai also smiled awkwardly. For some reason, he felt like he was caught stealing skills.

The two chatted for a while, and Aguero and Silva also came over to greet Lekai.

The two sides are already old rivals.

And Lekai's strength is enough for them to respect.

Although Lekai is not a superstar now, he is already gaining fame and is a veritable rising star.

After greeting everyone one after another, Lekai also walked into the locker room.

In the locker room, Arsenal's players were talking about some details of the game.

Obviously, they were not satisfied with the performance of this game.

Lekai did not participate, but went directly to the washroom to wash.

After washing and changing into dry clothes, Lekai breathed a long sigh of relief.

Now that the half-season is about to end, Arsenal is still at the top of the standings, which is good news.

Compared with the crazy points-grabbing drama last season, this season will be more comfortable and have enough initiative.

Arsenal's away draw is absolutely acceptable to them.

After all, Manchester City is also a championship team, and it is not so easy to beat Manchester City.

After returning to London, Wenger let the Arsenal players leave, but he left Vermaelen alone.

Wenger's office was very quiet.

Vermaelen sat on the sofa, looking at coach Wenger calmly.

Wenger also looked at Vermaelen, and neither of them spoke.

After a while, Wenger spoke up; "I think you should know why I called you over."

Vermaelen nodded; "I'm ready. In fact, I've thought about this day since last season."

Wenger said; "I'm sorry."

Vermaelen shook his head and said; "You don't have to apologize to me. I know very well that my body is already dragging the team down. You kept me before because you wanted to observe the partnership between Mertesacker and Koscielny. Now they are performing very well, so you should make a decision."

Wenger: "In fact, you can stay, as long as you quit the national team."

In response, Vermaelen smiled bitterly and shook his head: "This is impossible."

Wenger nodded: "Then after the end of this season."

"Okay! I will start preparing."

Wenger: "Don't let the news out first!"

Vermaelen nodded, then got up and left.

After watching Vermaelen leave, Wenger sighed deeply.

He didn't know if his decision was right.

But he had done it.

Vermaelen could no longer provide enough combat power for Arsenal, and with the growth of Lucky, Wenger also pulled out all the problems that affected Lucky's growth one by one, even if it was just a little bit.

In fact, Wenger also hoped that Vermaelen could retire at Arsenal and make Arsenal a warm club.

But Arsenal now cannot meet these conditions.

They still need to strive for more players to integrate, they still need a lot of new combat power, and they can't play this kind of warm game comfortably.

Professional football is cruel!

If you can't bring the nutrients needed to the club, you must be prepared to be eliminated.

Gerrard is an exception after all!

In most cases, leaving is the right choice.

Starting the next day, Lucky found that Vermaelen's state was a little wrong.

Wenger didn't put him in the main lineup for three consecutive days, which had never happened before.

Moreover, Vermaelen himself became silent in the locker room, often running out to answer the phone, and taking leave and going out frequently during training.

All of this is a bit abnormal, and of course it would be difficult to discover if you don’t pay attention or know some ‘circumstances’ like Lucai.

That day, Vermaelen answered the phone at a corner.

"I understand! I need you to help me find a new team, yes! The professor has given me an ultimatum and I need to leave! Okay! I get it!"

Vermaelen put down the phone and let out a long sigh.

Throughout Vermaelen's career, there have been highlights and regrets.

He has never been the head player of a club. Even if he becomes the captain, he is still not a star-level player.

Although he had been working hard for this, as time passed, his body gradually began to deteriorate.

Vermaelen no longer thinks about this.

In fact, his football career is exciting enough.

Compared with those semi-professional players who have struggled in low-level leagues all their lives, he has enjoyed a career as a professional.

At the same time, he has also worn the captain's armband of Ajax and Arsenal.

This is also a success!

Of course, there is still a certain gap from his goal, but it is already very good.

Vermaelen turned around and suddenly his body stiffened.

"Kay?"

Vermaelen saw Lucky standing in the corner leaning against the wall, looking at him.

Lucky said; "Captain! I think we need to have a chat."

Vermaelen grinned: "Finish today's training first and let's talk tonight."

Lucky then nodded.

Although both of them had their concerns, Lucky did not show any problems in training and was still so stable and outstanding.

Even Vermaelen couldn't help but marvel at Lucky's ability to control his emotions.

After the training, Lucky did not practice any more. Instead, he simply rinsed and said to Chamberlain, "Go back by yourself today."

Chamberlain was stunned: "How can I go back?"

Lucky said angrily: "Take the bus and transfer to the subway! I've already moved away, and you still want to take my car?"

Chamberlain scratched his head and said, "I'm used to it! What are you doing today?"

Lucky nodded and said, "There are some private matters, please go back first."

Chamberlain then turned around and walked towards Arteta and said: "Mrs. Winter's spaghetti, take me home!"

Arteta: ""

Lucky shook his head in amusement, walked out of the locker room immediately, came to the parking lot, and drove away.

Half an hour later, Lucky was in a private room of a quiet coffee shop.

It didn't take long for Vermaelen to arrive.

"What do you want to drink?"

Lucky asked.

"American style!" After Vermaelen sat down, he looked at Lucky and said, "How did you find out?"

Lucky; "I overheard the content of your phone call."

Vermaelen grinned; "Don't tell anyone, the professor won't let you say it."

Lucky: "So, the professor asked you to leave?"

Vermaelen looked at Lucky and said, "Yes, I need to make room for you."

As soon as Lucky opened his mouth, Vermaelen waved his hand and said: "I know what you are going to say, but it is no longer useful. I will leave. In fact, I have made plans since last season, but this day Some are too fast.”

Lucky pursed his lips and said, "Which club do you want to transfer to?"

Lucky no longer stopped him.

Now that Vermaelen has made his decision, Lucky has no need to stop him.

And this is what the professor meant!

Even if Lucai stopped him, he didn't think the professor would make a change.

"No!" Vermaelen shook his head and suddenly laughed; "But I can finally get rid of you."

Lucky was speechless; "Are you happy?"

Vermaelen complained; "Do you know how embarrassed I am when a captain is always yelled at by you?"

Lucky; "Then I won't yell at you. Don't leave."

Vermaelen waved his hand: "I said, I have already made a decision, and professional football is cruel. You need to understand this. You must create value for the club, otherwise, I am the best example."

Vermaelen sat in a more comfortable position and said with a smile: "Actually, leaving is also a good choice. It's too tiring to play with you. You are only 19 years old."

Lucky; "I'll be 20 soon."

"That's 20. Your physical function is on the rise and you are improving every day. The reason why the current team members train so hard is, to a large extent, to keep up with your footsteps, because they know very well that once If you are left behind, you can only be eliminated.”

"It's like running a marathon. You run fast in front, and we follow you closely. If you fall behind, you lose the chance to hit the finish line."

Vermaelen sighed; "I felt this way when I was injured last time, and after returning from injury, my performance this season was not very good. To a large extent, I can no longer keep up with the current team. ”

"Football is a team sport. To win the championship, 11 people on the field need to work together, and now I have lost the basis for cooperation with you. So, I am leaving."

Lucky said nothing, Vermaelen continued:

"Actually, if we are chasing the league title, I can barely do it, but the professor obviously doesn't think so. He wants more. Since you appeared, his ambitions have begun to expand. The last time Arsenal failed to compete in the Champions League, , but this time, the professor wants to make a comeback.

"And he relies on you third-generation gunmen. Obviously there is no place for me here!"

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